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
Luxury
Why Brand Experiences Are Redefining Luxury
Luxury value is increasingly measured through the access, moments and memories linked to a brand, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s latest report.
Why Brand Experiences Are Redefining Luxury
Luxury value is increasingly measured through the access, moments and memories linked to a brand, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s latest report.
Beauty
The Body Care Category Ripe for Gen Alpha
Personal care conglomerates and small indies alike are setting their sights on the deodorant market to get under the arms and into the beauty routines of young consumers.
The Body Care Category Ripe for Gen Alpha
Personal care conglomerates and small indies alike are setting their sights on the deodorant market to get under the arms and into the beauty routines of young consumers.
Luxury
Urban Jürgensen: Introducing Elite Watchmaking to New Audiences
Chief executive Alex Rosenfield explains in 'Face to Face With Luxury Clients' how the historic, ultra-high-end watchmaker is engaging lifestyle customers and the next generation of ‘gearheads’ with a Timothée Chalamet tie-up and a fresh approach to community building while bypassing traditional retail.
Urban Jürgensen: Introducing Elite Watchmaking to New Audiences
Chief executive Alex Rosenfield explains in 'Face to Face With Luxury Clients' how the historic, ultra-high-end watchmaker is engaging lifestyle customers and the next generation of ‘gearheads’ with a Timothée Chalamet tie-up and a fresh approach to community building while bypassing traditional retail.
Beauty
Glossier’s Plan to Reignite Its Marketing Magic
As the beleagured Millennial beauty brand works on its turnaround, a campaign in partnership with the New York City Tourism Board recalls its early marketing stunts.
Glossier’s Plan to Reignite Its Marketing Magic
As the beleagured Millennial beauty brand works on its turnaround, a campaign in partnership with the New York City Tourism Board recalls its early marketing stunts.
Luxury
Jessica McCormack: How a Challenger Is Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
The London-based independent jewellery label, which sells high-end pieces for everyday wear, has boosted sales by leveraging jewellery as a means of self expression. Chief executive Leonie Brantberg details in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ the brand’s strategy and expansion plans.
Jessica McCormack: How a Challenger Is Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
The London-based independent jewellery label, which sells high-end pieces for everyday wear, has boosted sales by leveraging jewellery as a means of self expression. Chief executive Leonie Brantberg details in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ the brand’s strategy and expansion plans.
Marketing
Why This Summer’s Fashion Campaigns Are All-In on Retro Escapism
Driven by digital fatigue, brands across the pricing spectrum are transforming consumers’ collective memories of simpler times into marketing material. But with so many campaigns leaning into a similar aesthetic, it’s become a race to stand out.
Why This Summer’s Fashion Campaigns Are All-In on Retro Escapism
Driven by digital fatigue, brands across the pricing spectrum are transforming consumers’ collective memories of simpler times into marketing material. But with so many campaigns leaning into a similar aesthetic, it’s become a race to stand out.
Luxury
Luxury Clients Want Meaning More Than Status
The era of buying luxury purely for status and visibility is giving way to something more personal, centred on identity, connection and self-expression, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Luxury Clients Want Meaning More Than Status
The era of buying luxury purely for status and visibility is giving way to something more personal, centred on identity, connection and self-expression, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Sustainability
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
Beauty
Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.
Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.
Retail
Gymshark Founder in Talks to Buy Back Part of Stake Sold to Private Equity
Ben Francis is in discussions to buy back a portion of the 21 percent stake he sold in 2020 as he looks to increase his control of the activewear brand.
Gymshark Founder in Talks to Buy Back Part of Stake Sold to Private Equity
Ben Francis is in discussions to buy back a portion of the 21 percent stake he sold in 2020 as he looks to increase his control of the activewear brand.
Beauty
The Festival Where Haircutting Is a Spectator Sport
At Sydney’s Hair festival, professionals from the hair industry put their locks on show — and jostle for a view of the live cutting competition.
The Festival Where Haircutting Is a Spectator Sport
At Sydney’s Hair festival, professionals from the hair industry put their locks on show — and jostle for a view of the live cutting competition.
Luxury
Icicle: Capturing Interest in Chinese Brands
Executive president Louise Xu explains how the Shanghai-based quiet luxury label is tapping rising interest in Chinese brands, its novel retail concept and the differences between Chinese and Western consumers.
Icicle: Capturing Interest in Chinese Brands
Executive president Louise Xu explains how the Shanghai-based quiet luxury label is tapping rising interest in Chinese brands, its novel retail concept and the differences between Chinese and Western consumers.
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.