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Luxury

Marie Adam-Leenaerdt Wins Andam Grand Prize 2026

The designer will take home €300,000 to develop her label, as well as receive mentorship from Alexandre Mattiussi and support from Andam sponsors like Karla Otto.

Luxury

Marie Adam-Leenaerdt Wins Andam Grand Prize 2026

The designer will take home €300,000 to develop her label, as well as receive mentorship from Alexandre Mattiussi and support from Andam sponsors like Karla Otto.


Fashion Weeks

CFDA Releases Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week Schedule

Diane von Furstenberg returns with its first live show in a decade to kick off the schedule, a debut for new artistic director Henry Zankov.

Fashion Weeks

CFDA Releases Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week Schedule

Diane von Furstenberg returns with its first live show in a decade to kick off the schedule, a debut for new artistic director Henry Zankov.


Retail

Primark Sales Fall as AB Foods Prepares to Split Off Chain

Associated British Foods Plc said sales at the budget fashion chain dropped in the quarter as the war in Iran dented consumer confidence.

Retail

Primark Sales Fall as AB Foods Prepares to Split Off Chain

Associated British Foods Plc said sales at the budget fashion chain dropped in the quarter as the war in Iran dented consumer confidence.


Beauty

Galderma Slumps After FDA Turns Down Botox Rival Relfydess

Galderma's shares slumped the most in more than a year after US regulators turned down the Swiss dermatology firm’s rival Botox treatment Relfydess.

Beauty

Galderma Slumps After FDA Turns Down Botox Rival Relfydess

Galderma's shares slumped the most in more than a year after US regulators turned down the Swiss dermatology firm’s rival Botox treatment Relfydess.


Luxury

François-Henri Bennahmias to Launch New Luxury Swiss Watch Brand N3W5

The former Audemars Piguet chief secured a 30 million Swiss franc investment and involvement of enamelist Anita Porchet in a new luxury brand selling mechanical watches starting at 20,000 Swiss francs.

Luxury

François-Henri Bennahmias to Launch New Luxury Swiss Watch Brand N3W5

The former Audemars Piguet chief secured a 30 million Swiss franc investment and involvement of enamelist Anita Porchet in a new luxury brand selling mechanical watches starting at 20,000 Swiss francs.


Sports

Nike Edges Past Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The sportswear company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $10.97 billion, compared with analysts’ average ​estimate ⁠of $10.86 billion.

Sports

Nike Edges Past Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The sportswear company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $10.97 billion, compared with analysts’ average ​estimate ⁠of $10.86 billion.


Beauty

FDA Staff Question Peptides Backed by Kennedy Ahead of Review

Reviewers at the agency said there was limited clinical evidence and human trials supporting peptides, sharply diverging with US health chief Robert F. Kennedy's plan to deregulate them.

Beauty

FDA Staff Question Peptides Backed by Kennedy Ahead of Review

Reviewers at the agency said there was limited clinical evidence and human trials supporting peptides, sharply diverging with US health chief Robert F. Kennedy's plan to deregulate them.


Beauty

What Is ‘Shilajit’, MAHA’s New Favourite Supplement?

Touted by vaccine sceptics and podcasters like Joe Rogan, shilajit may have real health benefits, but the supply comes with a mountain of worrisome questions.

Beauty

What Is ‘Shilajit’, MAHA’s New Favourite Supplement?

Touted by vaccine sceptics and podcasters like Joe Rogan, shilajit may have real health benefits, but the supply comes with a mountain of worrisome questions.


Retail

US Retailers Frontload China Orders to Beat Tariffs for Holiday Season

Shipping executives say retailers are pulling forward orders by four to six weeks to secure holiday inventories before new tariffs take effect later this year.

Retail

US Retailers Frontload China Orders to Beat Tariffs for Holiday Season

Shipping executives say retailers are pulling forward orders by four to six weeks to secure holiday inventories before new tariffs take effect later this year.


Beauty

Exclusive: Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård Named Valentino Beauty Ambassadors

The duo will front an upcoming global fragrance campaign for the L’Oréal-licensed brand, which is currently riding a wave of strong US sales growth.

Beauty

Exclusive: Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård Named Valentino Beauty Ambassadors

The duo will front an upcoming global fragrance campaign for the L’Oréal-licensed brand, which is currently riding a wave of strong US sales growth.


Retail

French Parliament Passes Fast-Fashion Law to Curb Shein and Temu

The new legislation mandates per-product fines for ultra-fast-fashion companies and bans advertising, including influencer promotion.

Retail

French Parliament Passes Fast-Fashion Law to Curb Shein and Temu

The new legislation mandates per-product fines for ultra-fast-fashion companies and bans advertising, including influencer promotion.


Retail

EU Introduces €3 Customs Charge on Small Parcels to Curb Cheap Chinese Imports

Low-value parcels have more than quadrupled from 2022 to 2025, with competition from online platforms like Shein and Temu damaging European retailers.

Retail

EU Introduces €3 Customs Charge on Small Parcels to Curb Cheap Chinese Imports

Low-value parcels have more than quadrupled from 2022 to 2025, with competition from online platforms like Shein and Temu damaging European retailers.