L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.
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Creatures of the Wind’s Psychedelic Dream Touches Down
Christopher Peters and Shane Gabier have lowered their prices, but instead of constraining them, the shift has enabled the duo to win back a bit of their original magic.
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This season, the designer’s wares felt lighter, less self-conscious.
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A David Hicks Seduction at Tory Burch
Dresses paved in translucent sequins created the impression of sun shimmering on water. That subtle, seductive effect clinched the deal: you wanted to be there, poolside, on deck.
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News & Analysis
As Versace Denies Virgil Abloh Rumours, What Should Donatella Do Next?
Versace has been seeking a creative director as Versace gears up for significant expansion ahead of a still-planned, albeit significantly delayed, initial public offering.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Jeffrey Rudes Joins L'Agence, Stylebop Appoints Fashion Director
This week L’Agence taps J Brand-founder Jeffrey Rudes as its new chief executive, while Stylebop names Ronald Burton its new fashion director.
News & Analysis
Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives
Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.
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Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market
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Retail
Australian Topshop Stays Afloat With British Parent Restructure
Arcadia Group, led by Philip Green, will buy parts of Topshop from its Australian franchisee and keep four stores running in the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
News & Analysis
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
News & Analysis
Behind the WSJ Magazine’s Biggest Issue Ever
Ten years after launching and five years after Kristina O’Neill took the lead, the newspaper supplement is boasting ad pages and offline brand extension ambitions.
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Potential Buyers Circle Matchesfashion
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The News in Brief
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
H&M Profit Rises on Tariff Refunds as Sales Remain Sluggish
US tariff refunds drove an increase operating profit, even as the fast-fashion retailer has struggled to deliver consistent sales growth.
Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.