Chanel Extends Revamp as Fashion Head Pavlovsky Exits Board
The move follows CFO Philippe Blondiaux’s decision to retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years at Chanel.
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Global Markets
Op-Ed | China’s Cult of the Ordinary Commands Big Influence
A new breed of sarcastic, skeptical online influencers from China’s “diaosi” (“loser”) subculture could impact the country’s fashion market, says Eleah Lubatkin.
China
Hypebeast on Pace to Smash Asia's 2016 IPO Record
Hypebeast Ltd., the collection of fashion and entertainment blogs that started out as an online sneaker forum, is on track for the best debut of any Asian initial public offering this year.
News & Analysis
Why Would Yves Saint Laurent Erase the Hedi Slimane Era?
Designer tenures seem shorter and shorter, but Yves Saint Laurent's decision to wipe its Instagram account of Hedi Slimane's time at the house is curious on several levels.
News & Analysis
Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent
Anthony Vaccarello has been named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion house and parent company Kering confirmed.
News & Analysis
Report: Vaccarello to Replace Slimane at YSL, Says Source
French luxury group Kering is expected to imminently announce that Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello will be the new creative director of fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent.
Fashion Week
Alaïa's New Shapes
A flared play on proportions marked the collection as much as its unabashed sense of diversity.
China
Success and Struggle for China's Creative Class
China’s fashion designers are making serious inroads abroad but why aren’t more of its photographers, stylists and other fashion creatives making a bigger global impact?
China
Op-Ed | Better Infrastructure Will Boost Creativity in China
China’s creative class will have greater global impact when its fashion ecosystem improves and when leaders invest more in mentoring and educational opportunities, argues Andrew Keith.
News & Analysis
Kering Confirms Hedi Slimane Exit from YSL
Hedi Slimane is exiting Yves Saint Laurent. The news was confirmed today in a brief joint statement issued by Yves Saint Laurent and Kering, the luxury group which owns the storied French brand.
News & Analysis
Beyoncé Launches Active Wear Line
Beyonce is launching an active wear line for women next month.
Workplace & Talent
You Feel Me? Why Emotional Culture Matters at Work
How employees feel at work can impact everything from sound decision-making to productivity — all the way to the bottom line.
Fashion Week
The Business of Balmain's Big Hair Swap
Behind Balmain’s Kendall-Gigi ‘hair swap’ is the largely unknown Balmain Hair Couture line, once a licensing business, which its owners say now operates ‘like a division of Balmain’ and has plans to expand.
The News in Brief
Zara Billionaire Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Chicago Tower
Pontegadea Inversiones SL acquired the 51-story One North Wacker in the city’s business district in one of the biggest US office deals this year.
Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Douglas Group Names New CEO
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
Lululemon Makes Changes to Fabric Team After See-Through Mishaps
The changes at the leggings maker come after a customer backlash over quality issues.
THG Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast on Nutrition Demand
The UK e-commerce platform, which owns Dermstore and Lookfantastic, forecast 2026 adjusted core profit above market expectations, driven by strong demand for its sports nutrition and supplements brand and favourable whey protein prices.
Botswana Said to Near Agreement on Size of Its De Beers Stake
Ongoing talks between the nation’s government and Global Diamond Consortium are likely to see Botswana boost its stake in De Beers by 10 percent.
Rolex and Gold Were for US and Not Trump, Swiss Trade Chief Says
The goods delivered last November by a business delegation seeking relief from Trump’s onerous tariffs became a matter of national controversy in Switzerland.