CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
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How I Became... Fashion Designer David Koma
The London-based fashion designer founded his namesake brand upon graduation from Central Saint Martins. Now, he shares his career advice from his 15 years in fashion, running his label and working as the creative director at Mugler and, more recently, Blumarine.
How I Became... Fashion Designer David Koma
The London-based fashion designer founded his namesake brand upon graduation from Central Saint Martins. Now, he shares his career advice from his 15 years in fashion, running his label and working as the creative director at Mugler and, more recently, Blumarine.
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How I Became… Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Kathleen Talbot began her career researching food systems and teaching sustainability, before rising to the C-suite at Reformation by prioritising mission over industry. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became… Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Kathleen Talbot began her career researching food systems and teaching sustainability, before rising to the C-suite at Reformation by prioritising mission over industry. Now, she shares her career advice.
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How I Became… Nars Cosmetics’ Deputy General Manager of Global Marketing
Having started her career in fashion PR and marketing, Jennifer Jackson pursued a long-standing love of the beauty industry to work in marketing at Nars — where she remains 12 years later. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became… Nars Cosmetics’ Deputy General Manager of Global Marketing
Having started her career in fashion PR and marketing, Jennifer Jackson pursued a long-standing love of the beauty industry to work in marketing at Nars — where she remains 12 years later. Now, she shares her career advice.
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How I Became… NFL’s First-Ever Fashion Editor
After interning with celebrity stylist Karla Welch and fashion brand Amiri, Kyle Smith landed a job at the National Football League and found his niche in the intersection of fashion and sports. In 2024, he was appointed the NFL’s first-ever fashion editor, working with players like Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson. Now, he shares his career advice.
How I Became… NFL’s First-Ever Fashion Editor
After interning with celebrity stylist Karla Welch and fashion brand Amiri, Kyle Smith landed a job at the National Football League and found his niche in the intersection of fashion and sports. In 2024, he was appointed the NFL’s first-ever fashion editor, working with players like Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson. Now, he shares his career advice.
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How I Became… ASICS SportStyle’s PR & Collaborations Lead
Anissa Jaffery began her career at fashion PR agencies, where she learnt the ‘ABCs of PR’ before moving in-house to work at a host of global brands, from Net-a-Porter and Topshop to Calvin Klein and G-Star Raw. Now ASICS Sportstyle’s PR and collaborations lead, she shares her advice on how to succeed in fashion PR.
How I Became… ASICS SportStyle’s PR & Collaborations Lead
Anissa Jaffery began her career at fashion PR agencies, where she learnt the ‘ABCs of PR’ before moving in-house to work at a host of global brands, from Net-a-Porter and Topshop to Calvin Klein and G-Star Raw. Now ASICS Sportstyle’s PR and collaborations lead, she shares her advice on how to succeed in fashion PR.
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How I Became... Editor-in-Chief of Paper Magazine
Justin Moran began his editorial journey at his university newspaper, taking on freelance work on the side before landing his first internship at Paper Magazine one summer. Now, as Paper's editor-in-chief, he shares his career advice.
How I Became... Editor-in-Chief of Paper Magazine
Justin Moran began his editorial journey at his university newspaper, taking on freelance work on the side before landing his first internship at Paper Magazine one summer. Now, as Paper's editor-in-chief, he shares his career advice.
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How I Became... Chief Brand Officer at Ganni
From working across creative agencies like Spring Studios to publishers like i-D and Dazed before moving in-house, Priya Matadeen identifies thematic ‘red threads’ to facilitate each career move. She shares her career advice, including how to learn leadership skills and demonstrate transferable skills across new disciplines.
How I Became... Chief Brand Officer at Ganni
From working across creative agencies like Spring Studios to publishers like i-D and Dazed before moving in-house, Priya Matadeen identifies thematic ‘red threads’ to facilitate each career move. She shares her career advice, including how to learn leadership skills and demonstrate transferable skills across new disciplines.
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How I Became... Head of Womenswear Buying at Harvey Nichols
Having previously held buying roles at the likes of Net-a-Porter and Threads Styling, Linda Ayepe shares the importance of researching niche trends and finding job opportunities outside of a fashion capital.
How I Became... Head of Womenswear Buying at Harvey Nichols
Having previously held buying roles at the likes of Net-a-Porter and Threads Styling, Linda Ayepe shares the importance of researching niche trends and finding job opportunities outside of a fashion capital.
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How I Became… An Omnichannel CRM Director in Fashion
Jackie Wong has held positions at Burberry, Moncler and Christian Dior. He offers advice on how to balance the science and creativity of marketing and how to build a network of like-minded professionals across industries.
How I Became… An Omnichannel CRM Director in Fashion
Jackie Wong has held positions at Burberry, Moncler and Christian Dior. He offers advice on how to balance the science and creativity of marketing and how to build a network of like-minded professionals across industries.
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How I Became… Global Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media at Aesop
Leslie Caswell held roles at Burberry and Meta before starting at Aesop. He advises juniors to focus on knowledge not seniority when approaching mentors, and to remember your first job doesn’t need to be your dream job.
How I Became… Global Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media at Aesop
Leslie Caswell held roles at Burberry and Meta before starting at Aesop. He advises juniors to focus on knowledge not seniority when approaching mentors, and to remember your first job doesn’t need to be your dream job.
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How I Became... Senior Lead of Creative Strategy at Pinterest
Having started her career as a concept designer at Gap Inc. and Victoria’s Secret before becoming director of consulting at trend forecasting agency WGSN, Amiyra Perkins today leads a creative team at the tech firm. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became... Senior Lead of Creative Strategy at Pinterest
Having started her career as a concept designer at Gap Inc. and Victoria’s Secret before becoming director of consulting at trend forecasting agency WGSN, Amiyra Perkins today leads a creative team at the tech firm. Now, she shares her career advice.
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How I Became... Chief Executive of Hodinkee
From working on the shop floor at Louis Vuitton to holding executive roles at Tag Heuer, Cartier, Tesla and Farfetch, Jeffery Fowler shares his career advice on advancing through the ranks in luxury retail.
How I Became... Chief Executive of Hodinkee
From working on the shop floor at Louis Vuitton to holding executive roles at Tag Heuer, Cartier, Tesla and Farfetch, Jeffery Fowler shares his career advice on advancing through the ranks in luxury retail.
The News in Brief
Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.