GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
consumers
Sustainability
Fashion Can’t Treat Climate Change as Just a Sustainability Problem
Fashion’s biggest sustainability challenges don’t exist in isolation. Increasingly, neither do the solutions.
Fashion Can’t Treat Climate Change as Just a Sustainability Problem
Fashion’s biggest sustainability challenges don’t exist in isolation. Increasingly, neither do the solutions.
Beauty
Exclusive: K18 Bets on Longevity
The hair care brand’s latest product, which will anchor a new longevity-focused franchise, plants a flag in what its founder calls one of the most consequential shifts beauty has ever seen.
Exclusive: K18 Bets on Longevity
The hair care brand’s latest product, which will anchor a new longevity-focused franchise, plants a flag in what its founder calls one of the most consequential shifts beauty has ever seen.
Sustainability
Why Consumers Are Ditching Polyester for Natural Fibres
The material has become a lightning rod on social media as shoppers reject synthetics and seek out clothes made from natural fibres. The reasons go beyond consumers viewing polyester clothing as cheap or poor quality.
Why Consumers Are Ditching Polyester for Natural Fibres
The material has become a lightning rod on social media as shoppers reject synthetics and seek out clothes made from natural fibres. The reasons go beyond consumers viewing polyester clothing as cheap or poor quality.
Beauty
Is Blush’s Moment Fading?
Blush catapulted in sales growth over the past three years, earning its chops as a serious complexion product. Now it appears to be reaching a saturation point.
Is Blush’s Moment Fading?
Blush catapulted in sales growth over the past three years, earning its chops as a serious complexion product. Now it appears to be reaching a saturation point.
Luxury
The Rise of Challenger Brands as Beacons of Exclusivity
“If-you-know-you-know” recognition from other insiders is growing in importance, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
The Rise of Challenger Brands as Beacons of Exclusivity
“If-you-know-you-know” recognition from other insiders is growing in importance, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Beauty
For Some Patients, a Facelift Alone Isn’t Enough
'Pre-facelift' procedures like injectable biostimulators and radiofrequency are filling the gap between baby Botox jabs and hardcore deep plane surgeries. Beauty brands are getting in on the rush.
For Some Patients, a Facelift Alone Isn’t Enough
'Pre-facelift' procedures like injectable biostimulators and radiofrequency are filling the gap between baby Botox jabs and hardcore deep plane surgeries. Beauty brands are getting in on the rush.
Retail
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO
Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO
Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.
Luxury
Who Is Using AI Assistants for Luxury Shopping?
Algorithms are increasingly shaping how luxury clients shop, redefining their relationships with brands, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Who Is Using AI Assistants for Luxury Shopping?
Algorithms are increasingly shaping how luxury clients shop, redefining their relationships with brands, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Beauty
Covergirl Stops Chasing Gen Z to Focus on Middle-Aged Women
The Coty-owned brand, bought from P&G a decade ago, needs a ‘significant reset.’ It’s hoping Gen X can help it pull it off.
Covergirl Stops Chasing Gen Z to Focus on Middle-Aged Women
The Coty-owned brand, bought from P&G a decade ago, needs a ‘significant reset.’ It’s hoping Gen X can help it pull it off.
Luxury
Secondhand Chic: Resale’s Appeal to Wealthy Clients
Higher-spending luxury clients, not budget-conscious consumers, are the most engaged secondhand shoppers, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey.
Secondhand Chic: Resale’s Appeal to Wealthy Clients
Higher-spending luxury clients, not budget-conscious consumers, are the most engaged secondhand shoppers, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey.
Retail
Wealthier Americans To Cut Back-to-School Spending by 20%
Higher-income US parents plan to reduce spending while less-wealthy families are trading down to cheaper products amid economic worries, a Deloitte survey found.
Wealthier Americans To Cut Back-to-School Spending by 20%
Higher-income US parents plan to reduce spending while less-wealthy families are trading down to cheaper products amid economic worries, a Deloitte survey found.
Beauty
Are There Too Many Beauty Sales?
As Prime Day stretches into Prime Week, and retailers crowd the calendar with overlapping promotions, beauty brands are rethinking how to discount without eroding their long-term value.
Are There Too Many Beauty Sales?
As Prime Day stretches into Prime Week, and retailers crowd the calendar with overlapping promotions, beauty brands are rethinking how to discount without eroding their long-term value.
The News in Brief
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.