Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Opinions
Fashion Week
In Era of Image, Stylists Rule Paris
On the Paris runways, creation is giving way to the power of image and the ascendance of the single look, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Era of Image, Stylists Rule Paris
On the Paris runways, creation is giving way to the power of image and the ascendance of the single look, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
News & Analysis
What Russia’s Meltdown Means for Luxury
Facing sanctions, plunging oil prices and a falling rouble, the Russian economy is in crisis. How can luxury goods companies offset the impact? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, reports.
What Russia’s Meltdown Means for Luxury
Facing sanctions, plunging oil prices and a falling rouble, the Russian economy is in crisis. How can luxury goods companies offset the impact? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, reports.
Technology
Making Apple’s Watch Fashionable
For Apple’s Watch to work, the company will need to harness an ecosystem of fashion and accessories designers as well as an ecosystem of app developers.
Making Apple’s Watch Fashionable
For Apple’s Watch to work, the company will need to harness an ecosystem of fashion and accessories designers as well as an ecosystem of app developers.
News & Analysis
At the Head of Historic Houses, Does Fit Really Matter?
Recent seasons have seen a flurry of new designer appointments at historic fashion houses. Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent. Alexander Wang at Balenciaga. Jonathan Anderson at Loewe. Do they make a good fit?
At the Head of Historic Houses, Does Fit Really Matter?
Recent seasons have seen a flurry of new designer appointments at historic fashion houses. Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent. Alexander Wang at Balenciaga. Jonathan Anderson at Loewe. Do they make a good fit?
Luxury
Dior and Us
Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.
Dior and Us
Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.
Fashion Week
Milan's Ugly Beauty
An ugly beauty dominated Milan Fashion Week. Was it a sign of aesthetic democracy or a cheap trick designed to conjure the illusion of newness?
Milan's Ugly Beauty
An ugly beauty dominated Milan Fashion Week. Was it a sign of aesthetic democracy or a cheap trick designed to conjure the illusion of newness?
Fashion Week
Looking Back at London
Colin McDowell reflects on the best of the London shows, including JW Anderson, Mary Katrantzou, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Burberry, Erdem, Thomas Tait and Gareth Pugh.
Looking Back at London
Colin McDowell reflects on the best of the London shows, including JW Anderson, Mary Katrantzou, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Burberry, Erdem, Thomas Tait and Gareth Pugh.
News & Analysis
LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?
Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.
LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?
Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.
Fashion Week
New York Fashion Weak
New York’s sprawling fashion week needs a better signal-to-noise ratio, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
New York Fashion Weak
New York’s sprawling fashion week needs a better signal-to-noise ratio, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
NYFW Needs a Good, Old-Fashioned Edit
New York Fashion Week’s sprawl across the city presents major logistical problems. But the real issue isn’t IMG or Lincoln Center. NYFW just needs a good, old-fashioned edit.
NYFW Needs a Good, Old-Fashioned Edit
New York Fashion Week’s sprawl across the city presents major logistical problems. But the real issue isn’t IMG or Lincoln Center. NYFW just needs a good, old-fashioned edit.
News & Analysis
Bitcoin is Good Money
If you acknowledge that money is simply a language to communicate value, you quickly realise that bitcoin stacks up well, argues Nick Tomaino.
Bitcoin is Good Money
If you acknowledge that money is simply a language to communicate value, you quickly realise that bitcoin stacks up well, argues Nick Tomaino.
News & Analysis
Only Katie
Katie Grand, editor of Love, talks to Colin McDowell about her career, Kim Kardashian and making a fashion magazine in the Internet age.
Only Katie
Katie Grand, editor of Love, talks to Colin McDowell about her career, Kim Kardashian and making a fashion magazine in the Internet age.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.