Textured Haircare Brand The Mane Choice Names New CEO
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.
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Luxury
No Faith, a New Denim Label to Watch
From a live-work space in Cologne, 22-year-old designer Luis Dobbelgarten is building a budding business in deconstructed jeans.
Luxury
Meet Marc Jacobs-Approved Knitwear Upstart Nong Rak
Fresh off a collaboration with Marc Jacobs sub-brand Heaven, designers Cherry and Home Phuangfueang have attracted early interest from retailers for their fuzzy graphic knits.
Sports
Priya Ahluwalia on Changing the Fashion Narrative
The London-based designer has won recognition for her vibrant designs patched together from vintage clothes. Now she wants to grow her business without sacrificing its core values.
Entrepreneurship
How Elena Velez Is Turning Buzz Into a Business
The designer is developing a business model that does not rely on industry connections. Now, as her first collection hits Ssense, her strategy to prioritize collaborations and Midwest craftsmanship will be put to the test.
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Steven Ma: The New London Leather Goods Brand Fashion Insiders Are Betting On
The 28-year old designer secured top model Chu Wong and art direction by Ellie Grace Cumming for his first campaign. London’s Machine-A will be the first store to offer the brand.
Media
Kristin-Lee Moolman and Fashion’s New Lens
The South African photographer known for her distinctive signature style is part of a rising generation of talent casting a new frame on visual narratives and beauty ideals.
Media
Elizaveta Porodina’s Journey From Clinical Psychology to Fashion Photography
Porodina, whose painterly images have caught the attention of Louis Vuitton and Carolina Herrera, on her unorthodox route into the industry.
News & Analysis
The Emergency Room Nurse Turning His Fashion Dreams Into a Reality
Oluwole Olosunde, known as Guacawole online, is using his career in healthcare to fund Against Medical Advice, a label inspired by human anatomy and the many cultures of New York City.
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How a Young Designer Is Rethinking the Playbook for Emerging Brands
After working with the likes of Kanye West and Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver, Lourdes’ Andreas Aresti is determined to dodge convention.
Luxury
Fashion Industry Veterans Launch Men’s Vacation-Wear Brand
Three alumni from Gucci, Mr Porter and KCD are joining forces to tap the underserved market.
News & Analysis
Act N.1: Milan’s Multicultural Upstarts
Designers Luca Lin and Galib Gassanoff have developed in unique punk-meets-precious signature rooted in Chinese art and Azerbaijani craft.
News & Analysis
How Nicomede Returned to Menswear
The London-based designer put his label on ice just as it was gaining speed. Now he’s back for the long haul, with a new business model and penchant for wellness.
The News in Brief
APR Corp’s Quarterly Revenue Doubles on Skincare, Overseas Growth
The Korean firm and Medicube owner reported third quarter revenue growth of over 100 percent, mostly attributed to the expansion of its skincare range into new markets, channels and product categories.
Swan Beauty Names Chief Makeup Artist in Residence
Celebrity-makeup artist Ash K. Holm will join the “smart” mirror brand for a year-long partnership focusing on guidance and education.
Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.