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.
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Bryanboy: How Fashion’s Original Influencer Became a TikTok Star
For the Filipino former web developer, who grew an audience of over 1 million TikTok followers in six months, the move is the latest in a career of pivots that have taken him from first-wave fashion blogger to Gen-Z media star.
Bryanboy: How Fashion’s Original Influencer Became a TikTok Star
For the Filipino former web developer, who grew an audience of over 1 million TikTok followers in six months, the move is the latest in a career of pivots that have taken him from first-wave fashion blogger to Gen-Z media star.
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Mr. Bags Sells 3.24 Million RMB Worth of Bags in 6 Minutes
The influential fashion blogger is also collaborating with Montblanc on a limited-edition collection of women’s handbags, a new category for the brand.
Mr. Bags Sells 3.24 Million RMB Worth of Bags in 6 Minutes
The influential fashion blogger is also collaborating with Montblanc on a limited-edition collection of women’s handbags, a new category for the brand.
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Bag Snob Launches Influencer Agency, Signs Diet Prada
Tina Craig, Suzanne Droese and Lynsey Eaton speak to BoF about launching 'Estate Five' and how they plan to redefine influencer management.
Bag Snob Launches Influencer Agency, Signs Diet Prada
Tina Craig, Suzanne Droese and Lynsey Eaton speak to BoF about launching 'Estate Five' and how they plan to redefine influencer management.
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Meet Fashion's First Computer-Generated Influencer
@lilmiquela wears Chanel, Prada and Supreme, works with fashion magazines and advocates for social change. Does it matter that she is a virtual avatar?
Meet Fashion's First Computer-Generated Influencer
@lilmiquela wears Chanel, Prada and Supreme, works with fashion magazines and advocates for social change. Does it matter that she is a virtual avatar?
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News Bites | Chiara Ferragni Opens Milan Boutique, Gabi Gregg and Nicolette Mason's New Brand
In today's News Bites, Chiara Ferragni's brand expands into brick-and-mortar, while fashion's most influential plus-size bloggers launch Premme.
News Bites | Chiara Ferragni Opens Milan Boutique, Gabi Gregg and Nicolette Mason's New Brand
In today's News Bites, Chiara Ferragni's brand expands into brick-and-mortar, while fashion's most influential plus-size bloggers launch Premme.
China
When the Name Game Gets Serious in China
In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.
When the Name Game Gets Serious in China
In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.
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Cupcakes and Cashmere Is Betting Big on E-Commerce
Fashion and lifestyle blogger Emily Schuman has partnered with Digital Brand Products to launch an e-commerce platform for her own licensed products and third party brands.
Cupcakes and Cashmere Is Betting Big on E-Commerce
Fashion and lifestyle blogger Emily Schuman has partnered with Digital Brand Products to launch an e-commerce platform for her own licensed products and third party brands.
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Off The Catwalk, Bloggers and Editors Vie For Fashion Fans
The power of bloggers, who use the internet and social media to cover the biannual womenswear events in New York, London, Milan and Paris, as well as everyday fashion, has grown to rival that of traditional glossy magazines.
Off The Catwalk, Bloggers and Editors Vie For Fashion Fans
The power of bloggers, who use the internet and social media to cover the biannual womenswear events in New York, London, Milan and Paris, as well as everyday fashion, has grown to rival that of traditional glossy magazines.
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How China’s ‘Mr. Bags’ Moves Luxury Handbags in Mere Minutes
BoF breaks down the business of Chinese blogger Tao Liang, better known as Mr. Bags, whose posts consistently turn faithful fans into big spenders for luxury fashion brands.
How China’s ‘Mr. Bags’ Moves Luxury Handbags in Mere Minutes
BoF breaks down the business of Chinese blogger Tao Liang, better known as Mr. Bags, whose posts consistently turn faithful fans into big spenders for luxury fashion brands.
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Brands Have Used Money to Tame Fashion Bloggers: Suzy Menkes
"What happened is that smart fashion companies, with money at their disposal, tried to tame their enthusiasm from doing real critiques."
Brands Have Used Money to Tame Fashion Bloggers: Suzy Menkes
"What happened is that smart fashion companies, with money at their disposal, tried to tame their enthusiasm from doing real critiques."
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Fashion’s Old Guard Are Right to Fear the Blogger
"When the editors of Vogue.com hit out at the new social media generation of style commentators, they only showed their own weaknesses."
Fashion’s Old Guard Are Right to Fear the Blogger
"When the editors of Vogue.com hit out at the new social media generation of style commentators, they only showed their own weaknesses."
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The Blonde Salad Ups the Ante
Style blogger-turned-lifestyle guru Chiara Ferragni is relaunching her website to reflect the multi-pronged, multi-million dollar business she has developed over the past seven years.
The Blonde Salad Ups the Ante
Style blogger-turned-lifestyle guru Chiara Ferragni is relaunching her website to reflect the multi-pronged, multi-million dollar business she has developed over the past seven years.
The News in Brief
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.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.