Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
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Fashion Week
The Perks of Being Donatella
The sheer scale of the presentation was very much in the vein of Versace’s current confident grandiosity, but that is more an accurate reflection of how Donatella feels about women. Her shaven-headed boys are simply her servants.
Fashion Week
Dolce & Gabbana's Summertime Party
This was the most sophisticated collection Dolce & Gabbana have shown for some time, one which could well draw new followers to the fold.
Luxury
Is the Worst Over in Russia?
As international executives and diplomats flock to the Saint Petersburg Economic Forum, is there cause for tentative optimism in Russia’s downtrodden luxury market?
News & Analysis
Grace Wales Bonner: ‘I Want to Focus on Growing the Team’
Grace Wales Bonner speaks to BoF on winning the third annual LVMH Prize.
News & Analysis
Wales Bonner Wins LVMH Prize
Wales Bonner has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2016, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
Financial Markets
BoF Exclusive | David Neville to Exit Rag & Bone
BoF has learned that co-chief executive officer David Neville will step down from his day-to-day role at Rag & Bone, while remaining a ‘significant’ shareholder and board member. Marcus Wainwright will become the company’s sole CEO.
Retail
Uniqlo Wants to Become World's Biggest Apparel Maker
Uniqlo has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets, underwear and T-shirts.
News & Analysis
Jewellery Nestling in New Real Estate on the Body
Luxury body jewellery is piquing the interest of consumers and global retailers alike.
Fashion Week
At Coach and Miharayasuhiro, American Bad Boys
Looking at Americana from the outside, Mihara Yasuhiro and Stuart Vevers both celebrated the pop-cultural rush of teen rebellion.
Fashion Week
What Season Is it Anyway?
In New York, the meaning of Resort was more elusive than ever, as a grab-bag of approaches to ‘fashion immediacy’ added chaos to an already disjointed season.
Fashion Week
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back to J.W. Anderson
His new men’s collection is a psychedelically surreal fairytale.
Fashion Week
MAN and Fashion East Deliver Mixed Results
Lulu Kennedy's fairy-godmothering of nascent British fashion talent continues to yield dividends.
The News in Brief
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.
Patrick Ta Beauty Announces New Creative and Marketing Leadership
Haus Labs executive Angela Simpson and Carolyne Rapp have joined as chief marketing officer and vice president of creative respectively as the brand readies for further global expansion.
Hermès Sales Miss Estimates as Chinese Shoppers Curb Spending
The French leather goods powerhouse reported no sales growth in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan, its biggest market, last quarter.
The Lede Company Acquires London-Based Agency Aisle 8
As part of the acquisition, Aisle 8 founder Lauren Winslade will join Lede as president of brand for its UK office, bolstering the agency’s presence in the region.
EBay Will Lay Off 9% of Workforce
The online marketplace is looking to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing areas, Reuters reported.