Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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Supplements Are Booming. So Is Scepticism.
Between class-action lawsuits, safety fears and customer dissatisfaction, the vitamin, supplements and minerals industry is facing more scrutiny than ever. Some sellers see the moment as an opportunity.
Supplements Are Booming. So Is Scepticism.
Between class-action lawsuits, safety fears and customer dissatisfaction, the vitamin, supplements and minerals industry is facing more scrutiny than ever. Some sellers see the moment as an opportunity.
Beauty
Plastic Surgeons Wrestle With Requests for ‘Mar-A-Lago Face’
The puffy, artificial look is rising in popularity - thanks to Maga elite such as Kristi Noem and Matt Gaetz.
Plastic Surgeons Wrestle With Requests for ‘Mar-A-Lago Face’
The puffy, artificial look is rising in popularity - thanks to Maga elite such as Kristi Noem and Matt Gaetz.
Beauty
Novo Cuts US Weight Loss Drug Prices
The Danish drugmaker maker will sell introductory doses of Ozempic and Wegovy for $190 in an effort to compete with Eli Lilly and compounding pharmacies on price.
Novo Cuts US Weight Loss Drug Prices
The Danish drugmaker maker will sell introductory doses of Ozempic and Wegovy for $190 in an effort to compete with Eli Lilly and compounding pharmacies on price.
Luxury
How Rebecca Vallance Translated Bedazzled Femininity Across Borders
The Australian designer’s elaborate, feminine garments have won over customers across the world, from the Middle East to the United States. The designer credits her willingness to listen when retail partners and customers tell her what they want.
How Rebecca Vallance Translated Bedazzled Femininity Across Borders
The Australian designer’s elaborate, feminine garments have won over customers across the world, from the Middle East to the United States. The designer credits her willingness to listen when retail partners and customers tell her what they want.
Luxury
Why Chinese Shoppers Are Choosing Local Luxury Over LVMH
Chinese consumers are losing interest in heritage European and US luxury brands, instead favouring homegrown premium labels for their distinctive Eastern aesthetic.
Why Chinese Shoppers Are Choosing Local Luxury Over LVMH
Chinese consumers are losing interest in heritage European and US luxury brands, instead favouring homegrown premium labels for their distinctive Eastern aesthetic.
Luxury
The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change
The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change
The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
Beauty
Inside a $20,000 Eyebrow Transplant
In an era where thick brows are the look, transplants have become the latest it cosmetic procedure for celebrities and civilians alike.
Inside a $20,000 Eyebrow Transplant
In an era where thick brows are the look, transplants have become the latest it cosmetic procedure for celebrities and civilians alike.
Luxury
Holiday Test Looms as Luxury Brands Chase Elusive Rebound
Major fashion houses like LVMH and Kering face pressure to prove that third-quarter improvements can lead to sustained growth amidst a quiet China market and volatile US consumer.
Holiday Test Looms as Luxury Brands Chase Elusive Rebound
Major fashion houses like LVMH and Kering face pressure to prove that third-quarter improvements can lead to sustained growth amidst a quiet China market and volatile US consumer.
Beauty
WeightWatchers Plans to Sell Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Pill
The company’CEO said on Wednesday it plans to sell Novo Nordisk’s much-anticipated Wegovy in pill form if it is launched next year in the United States, deepening its tie-up with the Danish obesity drugmaker.
WeightWatchers Plans to Sell Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Pill
The company’CEO said on Wednesday it plans to sell Novo Nordisk’s much-anticipated Wegovy in pill form if it is launched next year in the United States, deepening its tie-up with the Danish obesity drugmaker.
Global Markets
China’s Singles’ Day Shopping Winds Down With ‘Muted’ Sentiment, Sales Expectations
The world’s largest shopping event failed to spark widespread excitement as ongoing consumer malaise tempered spending.
China’s Singles’ Day Shopping Winds Down With ‘Muted’ Sentiment, Sales Expectations
The world’s largest shopping event failed to spark widespread excitement as ongoing consumer malaise tempered spending.
Retail
Why the Fashion Industry (Mostly) Hates a Weak Dollar
The greenback’s slide this year is reducing the purchasing power of American consumers, depressing tourism and complicating supply chains already rocked by tariffs. Brands say the overall impact can top 5 percent of sales.
Why the Fashion Industry (Mostly) Hates a Weak Dollar
The greenback’s slide this year is reducing the purchasing power of American consumers, depressing tourism and complicating supply chains already rocked by tariffs. Brands say the overall impact can top 5 percent of sales.
Retail
Tariffs Are Forcing Brands to Cut Back on Black Friday Deals
Companies such as Coach, Nike, Ralph Lauren and Levi’s are seeking to reduce or phase out promotions this year, even as consumers are increasingly seeking out deals.
Tariffs Are Forcing Brands to Cut Back on Black Friday Deals
Companies such as Coach, Nike, Ralph Lauren and Levi’s are seeking to reduce or phase out promotions this year, even as consumers are increasingly seeking out deals.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.