Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.
diversity
Luxury
What Gucci Learned From Dapper Dan and Its Blackface Crisis
One of the world’s biggest luxury brands is paying for its cultural insensitivity — and trying to change.
What Gucci Learned From Dapper Dan and Its Blackface Crisis
One of the world’s biggest luxury brands is paying for its cultural insensitivity — and trying to change.
Luxury
How Valentino Embraced Diversity
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.
How Valentino Embraced Diversity
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.
Luxury
In Paris, The #BoF500 Symposium Sparks Conversation on Inclusivity
At a Sunday morning symposium, Sinead Burke, Jillian Mercado, Dapper Dan, Chika Oranika and Phillip Picardi broke down how the fashion industry can become more inclusive on gender, race and ability.
In Paris, The #BoF500 Symposium Sparks Conversation on Inclusivity
At a Sunday morning symposium, Sinead Burke, Jillian Mercado, Dapper Dan, Chika Oranika and Phillip Picardi broke down how the fashion industry can become more inclusive on gender, race and ability.
News & Analysis
Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars
For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.
Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars
For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.
News & Analysis
British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class
From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.
British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class
From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.
News & Analysis
Victoria’s Secret Hires Transgender Model Following Criticism
Amid criticism for its lack of diversity, the American lingerie seeks out its first transgender model.
Victoria’s Secret Hires Transgender Model Following Criticism
Amid criticism for its lack of diversity, the American lingerie seeks out its first transgender model.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers
For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.
Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers
For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.
News & Analysis
Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief
The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.
Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief
The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.
China
Casting Chinese Models Is Complicated Business
Why many global fashion brands miss the mark — and therefore miss reaching their full potential in the Chinese market.
Casting Chinese Models Is Complicated Business
Why many global fashion brands miss the mark — and therefore miss reaching their full potential in the Chinese market.
News & Analysis
With Betsy Ross Sneakers, Nike Puts Money Where Its Mouth Is
Nike pulling controversial sneakers sends a signal to young customers that the brand shares their values.
With Betsy Ross Sneakers, Nike Puts Money Where Its Mouth Is
Nike pulling controversial sneakers sends a signal to young customers that the brand shares their values.
News & Analysis
Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award
The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.
Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award
The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.
Beauty
Sephora to Shut US Stores for Diversity Training After Racial Incident
R&B singer SZA said she was racially profiled at a Sephora store in Calabasas, California.
Sephora to Shut US Stores for Diversity Training After Racial Incident
R&B singer SZA said she was racially profiled at a Sephora store in Calabasas, California.
The News in Brief
CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.