Swan Beauty Names Chief Makeup Artist in Residence
Celebrity-makeup artist Ash K. Holm will join the “smart” mirror brand for a year-long partnership focusing on guidance and education.
brexit
News & Analysis
British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops
UK fashion sector fears disruptions to key imports and losing access to international talent if the UK fails to reach a deal to soften the country's exit from the European Union.
Retail
UK Retail Sales Suffer Worst Year in More Than a Decade
Sales at brick-and-mortar stores fell 1.9 percent in December, capping off the worst year for monthly sales shrinkage since at least 2006, finds to a new report by BDO LLP.
News & Analysis
Anarchy and Awards in the UK
This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Fashion Retailer Joules Preps for No-Deal Brexit With EU Facility
A growing list of UK companies are minimising disruption to operations by prepping for a no-deal situation.
News & Analysis
As Brexit Looms, Katharine Hamnett and Shahmir Sanni Speak on What’s Next for Britain
Should the UK hold a second referendum? Was the first referendum even lawful? Is there a chance Brexit won’t happen at all? These were the questions explored by designer Katharine Hamnett and whistleblower Shahmir Sanni, in conversation with Rohan Silva, on stage at VOICES.
Luxury
Despite Looming Brexit, Luxury Brands Bet on London Retail
Luxury brands from Cartier to Louis Vuitton can’t get enough of London’s high-end retail corridors. Why and for how long?
Technology
Can Paris Grow Its Fashion-Tech Game?
Backed by the likes of President Macron and LVMH, the world’s fashion capital is rolling out the red carpet for tech start-ups as well as designer labels. BoF goes behind the hype.
News & Analysis
In US and UK, Political Storms Threaten Fashion
President Trump’s escalation of America’s trade war with China and a political rebellion against a ‘soft Brexit’ in the UK threaten serious damage to the global fashion business.
News & Analysis
Chart of the Week | UK Fashion Industry to Take Hardest Brexit Hit
A new report predicts the UK's textiles, apparel and footwear industry will be among the worst hit by Brexit.
News & Analysis
Mulberry Doubles Down on UK Despite Brexit Woes
The handbag maker is committed to manufacturing in Britain, even as it grapples with rising costs since the country's EU referendum.
News & Analysis
Brexit Poses Serious Risk to UK Fashion Industry, Says New Report
Restricting free movement will prevent access to top-tier talent and could slow overall UK economy, according to a study released by the Creative Industries Federation.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | The Exploitation of Influencers, the Appeal of Genderless Fashion
This week, why becoming an influencer is the new unpaid internship, and the blurring of gender boundaries in fashion.
The News in Brief
Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.