Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
celebrity
Beauty
Sexual Healing, in a Perfume Bottle
The luxury fragrance-meets-wellness brand tapped Isamaya Ffrench and Mia Khalifa as the first faces for its ‘sexual energy’-themed launches, founder Yasmin Sewell exclusively told The Business of Beauty.
Sexual Healing, in a Perfume Bottle
The luxury fragrance-meets-wellness brand tapped Isamaya Ffrench and Mia Khalifa as the first faces for its ‘sexual energy’-themed launches, founder Yasmin Sewell exclusively told The Business of Beauty.
Marketing
Riding a Wave of Growth, Anthropologie Launches Its Biggest Celeb Campaign Yet
Featuring ‘Riverdale’ star Camila Mendes, the ad marks the first big moment for the retailer under a new chief marketing officer.
Riding a Wave of Growth, Anthropologie Launches Its Biggest Celeb Campaign Yet
Featuring ‘Riverdale’ star Camila Mendes, the ad marks the first big moment for the retailer under a new chief marketing officer.
Beauty
Tilda Swinton Stars in New Tom Ford Fragrance Campaign
The Estée Lauder-owned brand revealed Swinton as the face of the new Black Orchid Reserve on Friday.
Tilda Swinton Stars in New Tom Ford Fragrance Campaign
The Estée Lauder-owned brand revealed Swinton as the face of the new Black Orchid Reserve on Friday.
Retail
How Fashion Is Navigating Its Summer of Scandal
American Eagle, Adidas and Swatch are among the companies that have found themselves at the centre of controversies. Crisis management experts explain why this keeps happening, and how brands should respond.
How Fashion Is Navigating Its Summer of Scandal
American Eagle, Adidas and Swatch are among the companies that have found themselves at the centre of controversies. Crisis management experts explain why this keeps happening, and how brands should respond.
Marketing
With Katseye, Gap Lands Its Most Viral Ad Yet
The girl group-starred spot, focusing on the brand’s denim assortment, has been lauded online for its diversity and brand alignment. Its success feels especially striking on the heels of American Eagle’s recent controversy-addled Sydney Sweeney campaign.
With Katseye, Gap Lands Its Most Viral Ad Yet
The girl group-starred spot, focusing on the brand’s denim assortment, has been lauded online for its diversity and brand alignment. Its success feels especially striking on the heels of American Eagle’s recent controversy-addled Sydney Sweeney campaign.
Beauty
Serena Williams Fronts Campaign for Weight Loss Drugs
Telehealth company Ro’s latest campaign is focused on the tennis champion’s own weight loss using a monthly GLP-1 injection, making her the drug’s highest-profile spokesperson to date.
Serena Williams Fronts Campaign for Weight Loss Drugs
Telehealth company Ro’s latest campaign is focused on the tennis champion’s own weight loss using a monthly GLP-1 injection, making her the drug’s highest-profile spokesperson to date.
Beauty
Hoyeon Stars in La Beauté Louis Vuitton’s First Campaign
The luxury giant’s inaugural makeup collection was shot by Steven Meisel and features the ‘Squid Game’ actress alongside a cast of models.
Hoyeon Stars in La Beauté Louis Vuitton’s First Campaign
The luxury giant’s inaugural makeup collection was shot by Steven Meisel and features the ‘Squid Game’ actress alongside a cast of models.
Marketing
For American Eagle, Is the Attention Worth the Controversy?
A social media stir accusing the brand’s fall campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney of having “Nazi” undertones caused the retailer — for better or for worse — to regain social media mindshare.
For American Eagle, Is the Attention Worth the Controversy?
A social media stir accusing the brand’s fall campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney of having “Nazi” undertones caused the retailer — for better or for worse — to regain social media mindshare.
Beauty
Lashify Taps Isamaya Ffrench as Global Brand Ambassador
The brand, known for its proprietary false eyelashes, has hired the makeup artist to shape its creative direction.
Lashify Taps Isamaya Ffrench as Global Brand Ambassador
The brand, known for its proprietary false eyelashes, has hired the makeup artist to shape its creative direction.
Beauty
Beauty Cashes in on the Return of the Summer Blockbuster
From ‘Smurfs’ to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’, big-budget films are an increasingly popular marketing tie-in for beauty companies — especially when their founder is also a star.
Beauty Cashes in on the Return of the Summer Blockbuster
From ‘Smurfs’ to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’, big-budget films are an increasingly popular marketing tie-in for beauty companies — especially when their founder is also a star.
Partner Content
Rethinking Success Metrics for Brand Ambassadors
Alison Bringé, chief marketing officer at Launchmetrics, Nicole Baum, global head of marketing at Moschino, and Carlota Rodben, founder of Beyond Luxury Group and co-founder of Memora, share their insights on building culturally fluent partnerships — leveraging micro-creators and combining qualitative signals with performance data to drive brand impact.
Rethinking Success Metrics for Brand Ambassadors
Alison Bringé, chief marketing officer at Launchmetrics, Nicole Baum, global head of marketing at Moschino, and Carlota Rodben, founder of Beyond Luxury Group and co-founder of Memora, share their insights on building culturally fluent partnerships — leveraging micro-creators and combining qualitative signals with performance data to drive brand impact.
Sports
The Fashion Revival of Basketball Sneakers
A wave of new performance basketball sneakers featuring fresh designs has shoppers once again considering the category for fashion and not just for wear on the court.
The Fashion Revival of Basketball Sneakers
A wave of new performance basketball sneakers featuring fresh designs has shoppers once again considering the category for fashion and not just for wear on the court.
The News in Brief
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.