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.
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Why Brands Are Yielding Control to Creators Like Lyas on TikTok
From luxury brands and The Devil Wears Prada 2 to Willy Chavarria and Nothing, a growing list of names are courting the founder of La Watch Party. In a new knowledge report by BoF, in partnership with TikTok, Lyas shares his recipe for success.
Why Brands Are Yielding Control to Creators Like Lyas on TikTok
From luxury brands and The Devil Wears Prada 2 to Willy Chavarria and Nothing, a growing list of names are courting the founder of La Watch Party. In a new knowledge report by BoF, in partnership with TikTok, Lyas shares his recipe for success.
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Recho Omondi on How Brands Can Navigate the ‘TikTok City’
In a new knowledge report by BoF, in partnership with TikTok, Recho Omondi, founder of The Cutting Room Floor podcast, unpacks how creating culture and community on TikTok is possible if brands are bold enough to have a personality.
Recho Omondi on How Brands Can Navigate the ‘TikTok City’
In a new knowledge report by BoF, in partnership with TikTok, Recho Omondi, founder of The Cutting Room Floor podcast, unpacks how creating culture and community on TikTok is possible if brands are bold enough to have a personality.
Marketing
Exclusive: Salomon Names Jisoo Global Ambassador
Salomon’s newest brand ambassador arrives at a moment when its lifestyle-focused Sportstyle line is still a powerful growth engine for the Amer Sports-owned brand.
Exclusive: Salomon Names Jisoo Global Ambassador
Salomon’s newest brand ambassador arrives at a moment when its lifestyle-focused Sportstyle line is still a powerful growth engine for the Amer Sports-owned brand.
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Knowledge Report | Building Cultural Relevance on TikTok
To recapture consumer attention and inspire loyalty, brands and publishers are exploring new creative approaches on TikTok. This knowledge report examines how players in the fashion, beauty and media industries can leverage cultural capital and creator partnerships to grow their own fan communities.
Knowledge Report | Building Cultural Relevance on TikTok
To recapture consumer attention and inspire loyalty, brands and publishers are exploring new creative approaches on TikTok. This knowledge report examines how players in the fashion, beauty and media industries can leverage cultural capital and creator partnerships to grow their own fan communities.
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Why ‘POV Shopping’ Videos Are a Risk for Luxury
Point-of-view videos secretly filmed inside luxury boutiques by content creators wearing smartglasses are going viral on TikTok and Instagram, creating reputational risk for luxury brands from Gucci to Patek Philippe.
Why ‘POV Shopping’ Videos Are a Risk for Luxury
Point-of-view videos secretly filmed inside luxury boutiques by content creators wearing smartglasses are going viral on TikTok and Instagram, creating reputational risk for luxury brands from Gucci to Patek Philippe.
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Will Jacob Elordi Be Worth It for Chanel?
The ‘Euphoria’ actor’s succession of Timothée Chalamet as the face of Bleu de Chanel surprised some, but came as the value of celebrity ambassadorships appear to be waning.
Will Jacob Elordi Be Worth It for Chanel?
The ‘Euphoria’ actor’s succession of Timothée Chalamet as the face of Bleu de Chanel surprised some, but came as the value of celebrity ambassadorships appear to be waning.
Media
Tate to Stage Exhibition Exploring 90s Art and Fashion
The exhibition, curated by Edward Enninful, will highlight the decade’s ‘do it yourself’ attitude and shift focus away from the dominant Cool Britannia narrative of the time.
Tate to Stage Exhibition Exploring 90s Art and Fashion
The exhibition, curated by Edward Enninful, will highlight the decade’s ‘do it yourself’ attitude and shift focus away from the dominant Cool Britannia narrative of the time.
Media
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Returns With Fun, Fashion and ‘Uncertainty of the Moment’
The sequel brings back the flash and fashion of the original film but also offers insight into a transformed media landscape.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Returns With Fun, Fashion and ‘Uncertainty of the Moment’
The sequel brings back the flash and fashion of the original film but also offers insight into a transformed media landscape.
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Jacob Elordi Named Bleu de Chanel Ambassador
The ‘Euphoria’ actor is the newest face of Chanel’s flagship men’s fragrance franchise, which will debut a new campaign this May.
Jacob Elordi Named Bleu de Chanel Ambassador
The ‘Euphoria’ actor is the newest face of Chanel’s flagship men’s fragrance franchise, which will debut a new campaign this May.
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‘An Element of Exploitation’: The World of TikTok Child Skincare Influencers
Experts say regulation of child influencers sits in a legal grey area as children promote products on social media.
‘An Element of Exploitation’: The World of TikTok Child Skincare Influencers
Experts say regulation of child influencers sits in a legal grey area as children promote products on social media.
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‘Euphoria’ and Half Magic Launch Makeup Collection
The hit HBO show’s lead makeup artist Donni Davy spoke exclusively to The Business of Beauty about how she brought ‘Euphoria’ makeup to market — and why it took so long.
‘Euphoria’ and Half Magic Launch Makeup Collection
The hit HBO show’s lead makeup artist Donni Davy spoke exclusively to The Business of Beauty about how she brought ‘Euphoria’ makeup to market — and why it took so long.
Workplace & Talent
Does Your Brand Need a Chief AI Officer?
The role is one of several new titles that are becoming increasingly common in fashion’s senior ranks, as the industry pivots to face new challenges and opportunities.
Does Your Brand Need a Chief AI Officer?
The role is one of several new titles that are becoming increasingly common in fashion’s senior ranks, as the industry pivots to face new challenges and opportunities.
The News in Brief
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.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.