Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
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News & Analysis
Moncler to End 'Gamme' Collections, Part Ways With Thom Browne and Giambattista Valli
The Italian luxury outerwear firm will discontinue its Gamme Bleu and Gamme Rouge runway collections after the Spring/Summer 2018 season, announcing a new strategy in the coming weeks.
Retail
Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies
The footwear brand is opening the doors of its Mount Street store for creative partnerships and pop ups over the next year.
News & Analysis
Dolce & Gabbana Are Now in the Pasta Business
The duo have partnered with Italian pasta maker Pastificio di Martino to produce a limited edition tin of pastas along with a D&G-designed apron.
Retail
KM20 Marks Launch of Moscow Mega Store with Off-White, Gosha and Vetements
To celebrate the Russian retailer’s new experiential 2,500-square metre space, KM20 is partnering with 14 brands on exclusive capsule collections.
News & Analysis
How Fashion Learned to Love McDonald’s, Ikea and DHL
More and more designers are elevating the ordinary emblems of mass consumerism to extraordinary heights — or at least pasting them onto t-shirts.
News & Analysis
Justin O’Shea and Metallica Reunite on Music Merch
The collection will be unveiled Friday afternoon at London’s Selfridges with a guerrilla-style presentation.
Fashion Week
Luggage Brand Away Launches Pop-Up Hotel in Paris
The brand's takeover of the Amastan Hotel during Paris Fashion Week is its latest venture into the travel experience space.
News & Analysis
Reebok Freestyle Hi Gets a Jonathan Simkhai Revamp
Reebok is to make an appearance on the runway at New York Fashion Week thanks to a new collaboration with Jonathan Simkhai.
News & Analysis
Inside Stephen Webster's Collaboration with Thames' Blondey McCoy
Inspired by stories of streetwear and subculture, the two generations of London design talent are releasing 12 limited edition pieces for Thames by Stephen Webster.
News & Analysis
Puma Revives the Roma 1968 in Collaboration with Tomas Maier
The partnership between the sports giant and the German designer launches in September and will be limited to 200 pairs.
News & Analysis
Longchamp Gets Graphic Spin with Vahram Muratyan Collaboration
Vahram Muratyan, best known for his 'Paris Versus New York' series, has added his signature aesthetic to the Parisian brand's Le Pliage hero product.
News & Analysis
Virgil Abloh Speaks on Major Nike Partnership
The Off-White designer has reconstructed 10 iconic Nike models, including the Air Jordan 1, Hyperdunk and AirVaporMax in what some see as a promising ‘comeback’ play for the sportswear giant.
The News in Brief
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Michael Kors Owner Capri Soars After Raising Annual Forecasts
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.
Indian Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps as Quarterly Profits, Sales Rise
The Tata Group-owned business beat expectations, shoring up confidence in its fashion business after a period of sluggish performance.
Textured Haircare Brand The Mane Choice Names New CEO
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.