Coty Tops Estimates on Prestige Brands Boost Amid Turnaround
The US cosmetics conglomerate said launches from Marc Jacobs and Burberry helped boost revenues, though its full-year guidance is below consensus.
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Fashion Week
Haider Ackermann's Wild Girl Gang
Hard-ass gunslingers bring a delicious tension to Haider Ackermann's catwalk
Fashion Week
New Sensations at Miu Miu
Miuccia Prada makes sure that looking bad never looked so good.
Fashion Week
Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2016
At the end of an exciting fashion season from New York to Paris, the editors of BoF bring you the Top 10 Shows of the Season.
Financial Markets
Zegna to Cut Capital Expenditure in 2016
Ermenegildo Zegna plans to reduce capital expenditure in 2016 after investing in stores globally even as customer traffic declined.
Fashion Week
When in Paris, Choose Your Tribe
From Rick Owens to Yohji Yamamoto and Céline to Miu Miu, fashion, right here, right now, is all about tribes and gangs, observes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Past, Present and Future Fuse at Louis Vuitton
After a somewhat muted beginning with the house, Nicolas Ghesquière unleashed himself with a dazzling Spring collection for Louis Vuitton.
Financial Markets
Fast Retailing Tumbles Most in Two Years on Poor Earnings
Fast Retailing Co. fell the most in more than two years after earnings and forecasts missed analyst estimates due to losses at its Uniqlo and J Brand businesses in the US.
Technology
InStyle, Jaunt VR Target Fashion Audience With Virtual Reality Cover
As makers of virtual reality content get ready to enter the mass market next year, one company is hoping to appeal to a broader audience outside of the tech set by harnessing fashion magazine InStyle's young female demographic.
News & Analysis
Industry Reacts to Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga Appointment
Demna Gvasalia of Vetements has been named the next creative director of Balenciaga. BoF spoke to several key industry insiders to gauge the reaction.
Financial Markets
What's Next for Alexander Wang’s Democratic Empire?
Over the last ten years, Alexander Wang has built a fashion empire with a brand architecture that defies the conventions of traditional luxury strategy. What's his plan for the next decade of his own label?
News & Analysis
How the Baseball Cap Hit a Home Run in 2015
Thanks to the rise of athleisure and a boom in sportswear, the baseball cap has achieved a new prominence, moving from streetwear staple to stylish must-have.
Fashion Week
Iris Van Herpen's Architectural Alchemy
The designer created intricate dresses using new pattern-making techniques, but the resulting silhouettes lacked an innovative spark.
The News in Brief
E.l.f. Beauty Sales Lift 51%
The US cosmetics giant raised its full-year sales outlook to over $2 billion as Rhode’s global expansion continues to power its revenue growth.
Shein Invests €500 Million in Europe as Customs Rules Tighten
The online retailer said it will expand its logistics hub in Poland as it grapples with stricter customs regulations in Europe.
Remington Owner Spectrum Makes Unsolicited Push to Buy Helen of Troy
The owner of consumer brands like George Foreman and Remington said it has made multiple offers to buy the publicly listed parent company of Olive and June, Drybar and Hydro Flask.
PAI Partners to Acquire Elemis from L’Occitane
The French private equity group announced on Wednesday that it will buy the UK skin and body care brand for an undisclosed sum.
Estée Lauder Sets 2030 Growth, Margin Targets as Turnaround Advances
At its capital markets event in Shanghai, leadership said it aims to deliver mid-single-digit organic net sales growth through fiscal 2030, and unveiled a new cost-cutting and strategic roadmap.
Nykaa Quarterly Profit Nearly Triples on Beauty Demand, Margin Gains
The Indian beauty retailer said on Wednesday its second-quarter profit nearly tripled, as improved operating efficiency and strong demand for premium beauty products boosted margins.
Report: CVS Plans to Break Up Healthcare Conglomerate
The US retailer is planning to spin off its pharmacy business in what would be one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry, according to reports.