France’s Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France’s top court on Friday blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression.
Opinions
Global Markets
Op-Ed | It’s Time for Vogue Africa
With international editions of Vogue for the Middle East, Latin America and more recently for Poland and even the Czech Republic, calls for Vogue Africa are growing louder.
Op-Ed | It’s Time for Vogue Africa
With international editions of Vogue for the Middle East, Latin America and more recently for Poland and even the Czech Republic, calls for Vogue Africa are growing louder.
Retail
Op-Ed | Fast Retailing's Overseas Push is Paying Off
The Japanese Uniqlo owner is defying retail woes, with its foreign sales push and strong domestic demand paying dividends.
Op-Ed | Fast Retailing's Overseas Push is Paying Off
The Japanese Uniqlo owner is defying retail woes, with its foreign sales push and strong domestic demand paying dividends.
Financial Markets
Op-Ed | The World Just Can't Get Enough Louis Vuitton Handbags
Louis Vuitton parent company LVMH is well positioned to weather looming threats to super-charged Chinese spending, argues Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | The World Just Can't Get Enough Louis Vuitton Handbags
Louis Vuitton parent company LVMH is well positioned to weather looming threats to super-charged Chinese spending, argues Andrea Felsted.
News & Analysis
The Facebook Crisis: A Survival Guide for Media
The publishers who have built their houses on Facebook’s lawn must stop relying on the platform for readers and reverse the rot that’s taken root within their own brands, argues Amy Odell.
The Facebook Crisis: A Survival Guide for Media
The publishers who have built their houses on Facebook’s lawn must stop relying on the platform for readers and reverse the rot that’s taken root within their own brands, argues Amy Odell.
Global Markets
How Shanghai Fashion Week Got Its Groove
Buoyed by fresh talent, Shanghai’s fashion week is powering past regional rivals in Seoul and Tokyo, and ready to stand up to international scrutiny, reports Susanna Lau.
How Shanghai Fashion Week Got Its Groove
Buoyed by fresh talent, Shanghai’s fashion week is powering past regional rivals in Seoul and Tokyo, and ready to stand up to international scrutiny, reports Susanna Lau.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Cultural Appropriation Paradox
Globalisation makes cultural appropriation unavoidable, while social media platforms make it undeniable, observes Liroy Choufan.
Op-Ed | The Cultural Appropriation Paradox
Globalisation makes cultural appropriation unavoidable, while social media platforms make it undeniable, observes Liroy Choufan.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Ironic Fashion Is Nothing New
For many fashion commentators, the irony of designers like Jeremy Scott, Demna Gvasalia and Virgil Abloh feels fresh, but we’ve been here before, observes Eugene Rabkin.
Op-Ed | Ironic Fashion Is Nothing New
For many fashion commentators, the irony of designers like Jeremy Scott, Demna Gvasalia and Virgil Abloh feels fresh, but we’ve been here before, observes Eugene Rabkin.
News & Analysis
Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?
The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?
The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Media
What Vanity Fair’s Lena Waithe Cover Says About Magazines in the Digital Age
Today, making a statement that drives online engagement is more important than newsstand sales, argues Amy Odell.
What Vanity Fair’s Lena Waithe Cover Says About Magazines in the Digital Age
Today, making a statement that drives online engagement is more important than newsstand sales, argues Amy Odell.
Technology
Op-Ed | Blockchains Could Upend the Fashion Business
Blockchain will revolutionise the industry in the next 10 years, but a number of systems have to be built to support it, argues Charles Beckwith.
Op-Ed | Blockchains Could Upend the Fashion Business
Blockchain will revolutionise the industry in the next 10 years, but a number of systems have to be built to support it, argues Charles Beckwith.
Media
How Magazines Can Make Money from E-Commerce
E-commerce isn't just digital media's buzzword du jour, it's replacing 'pivot to video' as the thing publishers are most obsessed with. But how to make it work?
How Magazines Can Make Money from E-Commerce
E-commerce isn't just digital media's buzzword du jour, it's replacing 'pivot to video' as the thing publishers are most obsessed with. But how to make it work?
Luxury
Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense
The two luxury conglomerates are both successful in their own right, but their best bet at building a true multi-brand, multi-category giant to rival LVMH is a merger.
Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense
The two luxury conglomerates are both successful in their own right, but their best bet at building a true multi-brand, multi-category giant to rival LVMH is a merger.
The News in Brief
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.
Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.