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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Retail
News Bites | Uniqlo's US Ambitions, MatchesFashion's Record Results
In today's News Bites, Uniqlo’s John C. Jay on the apparel giant's plan to dominate American retail, and Matchesfashion releases its financial results for the first time.
News & Analysis
Who’s Driving Japanese Style?
At the close of Tokyo Fashion Week, BoF shines a light on the enigmatic stylists shaping how the world sees Japanese fashion.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June.
Sustainability
News Bites | Michael Kors' New Smartwatches, Nordstrom and The Black Tux, Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Michael Kors' big Baselworld launch and the Copenhagen Fashion Summit announces Prabal Gurung and Parsons' Simon Collins as speakers.
Beauty
Perfumer Speaks on Rare LVMH Acquisition
Maison Francis Kurkdjian's founders tell BoF about LVMH's acquisition of their company and what the deal means for the future.
News & Analysis
Acne Reboots Denim Strategy
The hip Swedish label, best known for the skinny jeans that drove its early success, speaks exclusively to BoF about its plans to radically reshape its denim offering.
Luxury
Inside J.W. Anderson’s ‘Disobedient Bodies’
J.W. Anderson spent two years working with The Hepworth Wakefield on 'Disobedient Bodies.' Here, he tells Tim Blanks about 'crossing lines of creativity' and how today's political climate has lent an unwitting timeliness to the exhibition.
Workplace & Talent
Banana Republic Hires CEO, Creative Director Leaves Mac Cosmetics
This week, Mark Breitbard has been appointed as chief executive officer of Banana Republic, and Mac Cosmetic's creative director, James Gager, has left his post to join parent company Estée Lauder.
Retail
With €1 Billion in Sales, Can Moncler Continue to Grow?
In one of the toughest years on record for the global luxury market, Moncler generated revenues exceeding €1 billion, up 18 percent on 2015. Can the company keep growing?
News & Analysis
Target Is Counting on Victoria Beckham to Spice Up Sales
The latest launch comes as the Minneapolis-based chain is trying to rev up sales and traffic after its reinvention lost momentum.
News & Analysis
Givenchy Announces Clare Waight Keller as Artistic Director
Waight Keller succeeds Riccardo Tisci and is the second female designer to take the creative lead at an LVMH couture house.
Marketing
In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity
South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?
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.