Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.
consumers
Beauty
Phlur to Launch in Australia and the Middle East
The fragrance brand, recently acquired by TSG Consumer Partners, will roll out its range of perfumes, mists and body care in Australia’s Mecca from Aug. 26 and in Sephora Middle East from Sept. 15.
Phlur to Launch in Australia and the Middle East
The fragrance brand, recently acquired by TSG Consumer Partners, will roll out its range of perfumes, mists and body care in Australia’s Mecca from Aug. 26 and in Sephora Middle East from Sept. 15.
Marketing
From Critic to Craftsman: Tanner Leatherstein’s Next Chapter
The social media commentator, known for deconstructing and analysing the quality of leather handbags online, is joining Stow London as director of craftsmanship.
From Critic to Craftsman: Tanner Leatherstein’s Next Chapter
The social media commentator, known for deconstructing and analysing the quality of leather handbags online, is joining Stow London as director of craftsmanship.
Beauty
Exclusive: The Story Behind E.l.f.’s Controversial Matt Rife Campaign
The beauty brand’s chief marketing officer Kory Marchisotto spoke to The Business of Beauty about the ad and its aftermath. “There is a big gap between our intention and how this missed the mark for some people,” she said.
Exclusive: The Story Behind E.l.f.’s Controversial Matt Rife Campaign
The beauty brand’s chief marketing officer Kory Marchisotto spoke to The Business of Beauty about the ad and its aftermath. “There is a big gap between our intention and how this missed the mark for some people,” she said.
Beauty
How Beauty Plans to Crack Substack
From founders to brands, beauty’s A-list is embracing Substack as a medium for long-form storytelling. Veterans of the platform say that businesses have to invest in their editorial strategies, or need not apply.
How Beauty Plans to Crack Substack
From founders to brands, beauty’s A-list is embracing Substack as a medium for long-form storytelling. Veterans of the platform say that businesses have to invest in their editorial strategies, or need not apply.
Luxury
Opinion: This Economy Is Ripe for Fake and Copycat Luxury Goods
Rising prices, shifting consumer tastes and manufacturing scandals are eroding trust in luxury, giving counterfeiters and dupe-makers new opportunities to win over shoppers seeking style at a more accessible cost, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: This Economy Is Ripe for Fake and Copycat Luxury Goods
Rising prices, shifting consumer tastes and manufacturing scandals are eroding trust in luxury, giving counterfeiters and dupe-makers new opportunities to win over shoppers seeking style at a more accessible cost, writes Andrea Felsted.
Direct-to-Consumer
How to Build a Male Influencer Brand
A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.
How to Build a Male Influencer Brand
A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.
Beauty
Gen-Z and the Terrifying Rise of Extreme Tanning
Despite warnings from medical professionals, many young people are embracing tanning trends, resorting to dangerous practices like sunbeds and unregulated nasal sprays.
Gen-Z and the Terrifying Rise of Extreme Tanning
Despite warnings from medical professionals, many young people are embracing tanning trends, resorting to dangerous practices like sunbeds and unregulated nasal sprays.
Retail
Why Shoes Keep Shrinking: Flip-Flops, Flats and Slim Sneakers
Thinner, more minimalist — naked, even — shoes are driving growth from sandals to sneakers.
Why Shoes Keep Shrinking: Flip-Flops, Flats and Slim Sneakers
Thinner, more minimalist — naked, even — shoes are driving growth from sandals to sneakers.
Direct-to-Consumer
The New DTC Rebranding Playbook
Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.
The New DTC Rebranding Playbook
Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.
Beauty
Bath & Body Works Targets College Bookstores to Woo Young Buyers
The beauty retailer plans to sell products in approximately 600 US university bookstores, aiming to attract Gen-Z shoppers and boost sales.
Bath & Body Works Targets College Bookstores to Woo Young Buyers
The beauty retailer plans to sell products in approximately 600 US university bookstores, aiming to attract Gen-Z shoppers and boost sales.
Retail
Eyewear Is Booming, But It’s Not Just About Tech
Once an afterthought, the category is now growing faster than handbags and apparel thanks to accessible pricing, distinct aesthetics and glasses brands that prioritise identity over gimmicks.
Eyewear Is Booming, But It’s Not Just About Tech
Once an afterthought, the category is now growing faster than handbags and apparel thanks to accessible pricing, distinct aesthetics and glasses brands that prioritise identity over gimmicks.
Retail
Italian Competition Authority Hits Shein with €1 Million Greenwashing Fine
The Singapore-headquartered fast fashion retailer was fined for misleading customers about the environmental impact of its products in its second financial sanction by a European competition authority in little more than a month.
Italian Competition Authority Hits Shein with €1 Million Greenwashing Fine
The Singapore-headquartered fast fashion retailer was fined for misleading customers about the environmental impact of its products in its second financial sanction by a European competition authority in little more than a month.
The News in Brief
Fabletics Seeks to Double Revenue to $2 Billion in Global Expansion
The US-based activewear brand plans to double annual revenue to $2 billion within five years, in part by opening dozens of new stores in markets such as India, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.
On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.