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GQ Names Brandon Tan Global Fashion Director

The appointment marks a homecoming for Tan, who previously served as GQ’s fashion editor from 2022 to 2024.

Media

GQ Names Brandon Tan Global Fashion Director

The appointment marks a homecoming for Tan, who previously served as GQ’s fashion editor from 2022 to 2024.


Retail

Report: Shein Executive Chairman to Step Down as IPO Nears Completion

Donald Tang, who has acted as the Western representative of secretive Shein founder Sky Xu, will transition to a senior adviser role.

Retail

Report: Shein Executive Chairman to Step Down as IPO Nears Completion

Donald Tang, who has acted as the Western representative of secretive Shein founder Sky Xu, will transition to a senior adviser role.


Retail

Shein Is Said to Target Up to $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO by August

The ultra-fast-fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday.

Retail

Shein Is Said to Target Up to $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO by August

The ultra-fast-fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday.


Sustainability

EU Removes Leather From Deforestation Law

The changes, which will go into effect in December 2027, are a win for the leather industry.

Sustainability

EU Removes Leather From Deforestation Law

The changes, which will go into effect in December 2027, are a win for the leather industry.


Luxury

Watches of Switzerland Held Talks Over Potential Takeover Offers, Sources Say

Private equity funds ​and strategic bidders have shown interest in the company in recent months as its share price remains well below the 2022 peak.

Luxury

Watches of Switzerland Held Talks Over Potential Takeover Offers, Sources Say

Private equity funds ​and strategic bidders have shown interest in the company in recent months as its share price remains well below the 2022 peak.


Luxury

De Beers to Shutter South African Diamond Mine to Save Cash

The diamond giant will halt production at the mine for two years to cut costs, but said the move won't impact output goals as it will produce more stones elsewhere

Luxury

De Beers to Shutter South African Diamond Mine to Save Cash

The diamond giant will halt production at the mine for two years to cut costs, but said the move won't impact output goals as it will produce more stones elsewhere


Retail

Shein Scheduled for IPO Hearing on Thursday, Sources Say

The ultra-fast fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Thursday, according to two sources with knowledge ​of the ⁠matter.

Retail

Shein Scheduled for IPO Hearing on Thursday, Sources Say

The ultra-fast fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Thursday, according to two sources with knowledge ​of the ⁠matter.


Retail

Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO

Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.

Retail

Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO

Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.


Retail

Shein Gets Approval for Hong Kong IPO

The e-commerce giant has received approval from a Chinese regulator to move ahead with its planned initial public offering in Hong Kong, capping a yearslong effort.

Retail

Shein Gets Approval for Hong Kong IPO

The e-commerce giant has received approval from a Chinese regulator to move ahead with its planned initial public offering in Hong Kong, capping a yearslong effort.


Retail

Zara Womenswear Chief Steps Down After 40 Years at Inditex

Inditex SA’s veteran executive Beatriz Padín has stepped down after more than 40 years at the company, including two and a half decades in charge of womenswear at its flagship Zara brand.

Retail

Zara Womenswear Chief Steps Down After 40 Years at Inditex

Inditex SA’s veteran executive Beatriz Padín has stepped down after more than 40 years at the company, including two and a half decades in charge of womenswear at its flagship Zara brand.


Luxury

Valérie Duport Elected President of Hyères Festival Organiser Amid Restructuring

The former Chanel and Kering executive succeeds Pascale Mussard, who held the role for a decade, as the global fashion talent incubator restructures operations.

Luxury

Valérie Duport Elected President of Hyères Festival Organiser Amid Restructuring

The former Chanel and Kering executive succeeds Pascale Mussard, who held the role for a decade, as the global fashion talent incubator restructures operations.


Retail

Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing’s Shares Slide After Warning on Weak Yen

The Tokyo-based retailer lifted its full-year operating profit forecast but warned that it expected the depreciating yen to drag on its fourth-quarter results.

Retail

Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing’s Shares Slide After Warning on Weak Yen

The Tokyo-based retailer lifted its full-year operating profit forecast but warned that it expected the depreciating yen to drag on its fourth-quarter results.