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.
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News & Analysis
Put a Normal Woman in a Bikini. That’s How to Bust the Beauty Myth
"Fashion may remain hooked on a skinny ideal, but Alexandra Shulman 's selfie shows she is moving on."
Sustainability
Social Goods | Stella McCartney's Innovative Spirit, Vogue's Diversity Problem
This week, how Stella McCartney's sustainability focus is boosting her brand, and British Vogue's complicated relationship with diversity.
News & Analysis
Michael Kors Shares Surge as Turnaround Shows Promise
Both profit and sales at Michael Kors have exceeded analyst expectations in the quarter ending in July 2017.
News & Analysis
How Pat McGrath Became the World's Most Influential Makeup Artist
" Pat McGrath creates the looks for 80 major fashion shows a year. As she launches her first line, she talks about race, Instagram and Edward
Financial Markets
Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?
News & Analysis
Hedi Slimane’s ‘Secret Society’
Courtesy of Italian Vogue, photographer and ex-Saint Laurent designer Hedi Slimane talks about his ‘secret society’ of Los Angeles musicians, artists, skaters and surfers.
News & Analysis
Dior and Louis Vuitton Are the Fashion Brands with Best Instagram Stories Engagement
Just four brands featured in a ranking of users with the highest engagement rate on Instagram Stories, released to mark the feature's first anniversary.
News & Analysis
American Vogue Gets Into the Conference Game
Speakers at the day-long event, which will take place on October 12 in New York, will include designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Virgil Abloh.
Retail
Should Hudson's Bay Sell Saks Fifth Avenue?
Less than two months after the Canadian department store group announced a cost-cutting restructuring, rowdy activist investor Jonathan Litt is pushing the board to take more drastic action in confronting its challenges.
News & Analysis
Nicholas Kirkwood Dips Into Handbags With Bulgari
The collaboration is Kirkwood's first since his brand was acquired in 2013 by LVMH — the same parent company as Bulgari — and represents an opportunity to expand into accessories beyond footwear.
Luxury
How Long Can Kering’s Blockbuster Success Continue?
The French conglomerate has given rise to commercial juggernauts like Gucci and Saint Laurent, as well as Demna Gvasalia’s white-hot Balenciaga. How long can the momentum last?
Retail
Calvin Klein Flagship Gets Sterling Ruby Makeover
Calvin Klein chief creative officer Raf Simons told BoF that the idea was to create a physical experience that represented a deep connection to his collections.
The News in Brief
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.
PR Agency CGC Launches Performance Media Division
Known for its premium beauty clients including Glossier and Hermès Beauty, the agency’s new division combines influencer marketing and AI insights.