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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News & Analysis
Social Goods | The Exploitation of Influencers, the Appeal of Genderless Fashion
This week, why becoming an influencer is the new unpaid internship, and the blurring of gender boundaries in fashion.
Social Goods | The Exploitation of Influencers, the Appeal of Genderless Fashion
This week, why becoming an influencer is the new unpaid internship, and the blurring of gender boundaries in fashion.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Stella McCartney's Innovative Spirit, Vogue's Diversity Problem
This week, how Stella McCartney's sustainability focus is boosting her brand, and British Vogue's complicated relationship with diversity.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney's Innovative Spirit, Vogue's Diversity Problem
This week, how Stella McCartney's sustainability focus is boosting her brand, and British Vogue's complicated relationship with diversity.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Nike Sweatshop Protests, the Chinese Opportunity for 'Made in USA'
This week, Nike faces a new wave of anti-sweatshop protests, while Chinese manufacturers are bringing jobs back to American towns.
Social Goods | Nike Sweatshop Protests, the Chinese Opportunity for 'Made in USA'
This week, Nike faces a new wave of anti-sweatshop protests, while Chinese manufacturers are bringing jobs back to American towns.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Alternative Modelling Agencies, Could Slow Fashion Improve Our Health?
This week, alternative modelling agencies are diversifying the fashion industry, while the benefits of sustainable fashion could extend to our health.
Social Goods | Alternative Modelling Agencies, Could Slow Fashion Improve Our Health?
This week, alternative modelling agencies are diversifying the fashion industry, while the benefits of sustainable fashion could extend to our health.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Saint Laurent's Sustainable Couture Programme, When Fashion Meets Politics
This week, Saint Laurent launches a new sustainability-focused couture training programme, meanwhile is there any harm when fashion and politics combine?
Social Goods | Saint Laurent's Sustainable Couture Programme, When Fashion Meets Politics
This week, Saint Laurent launches a new sustainability-focused couture training programme, meanwhile is there any harm when fashion and politics combine?
Sustainability
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
Sustainability
Social Goods | Patagonia's Bid to Protect Public Lands, the Legality of Cultural Appropriation
This week, Patagonia's CEO plans to sue the White House to protect 500 million acres of land, while the UN discusses the legal consequences of aesthetic 'borrowing' from indigenous cultures.
Social Goods | Patagonia's Bid to Protect Public Lands, the Legality of Cultural Appropriation
This week, Patagonia's CEO plans to sue the White House to protect 500 million acres of land, while the UN discusses the legal consequences of aesthetic 'borrowing' from indigenous cultures.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Yoox Net-a-Porter Bans Fur, The Truth About Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Factories
This week, Yoox Net-a-Porter banned the sale of fur, while employees of a factory used by Ivanka Trump describe being paid one of the lowest minimum wages in Asia.
Social Goods | Yoox Net-a-Porter Bans Fur, The Truth About Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Factories
This week, Yoox Net-a-Porter banned the sale of fur, while employees of a factory used by Ivanka Trump describe being paid one of the lowest minimum wages in Asia.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Fast Fashion Gets Eco-Friendly, The Vegan Leather Boom
This week, Reformation leads the sustainable fast-fashion movement, while the vegan leather market anticipates a surge in popularity.
Social Goods | Fast Fashion Gets Eco-Friendly, The Vegan Leather Boom
This week, Reformation leads the sustainable fast-fashion movement, while the vegan leather market anticipates a surge in popularity.
News & Analysis
Diamond Industry Faces Headache as US Market Takes a Knock
In the diamond industry, the only place that really matters is the US, and the market is starting to look a little shaky.
Diamond Industry Faces Headache as US Market Takes a Knock
In the diamond industry, the only place that really matters is the US, and the market is starting to look a little shaky.
Sustainability
Social Goods | H&M to Improve Workers' Rights, Global Brands Group Swears Off Angora
This week, H&M commits to trade union representation for factory workers, while Chinese fashion conglomerate Global Brands Group pledges to stop using Angora rabbit fur.
Social Goods | H&M to Improve Workers' Rights, Global Brands Group Swears Off Angora
This week, H&M commits to trade union representation for factory workers, while Chinese fashion conglomerate Global Brands Group pledges to stop using Angora rabbit fur.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Why Ethical Shopping Is Almost Impossible, Models Embrace Activism
This week, how boycotting an unethical brand could have worse consequences than buying into it, and the rise of the "woke" model.
Social Goods | Why Ethical Shopping Is Almost Impossible, Models Embrace Activism
This week, how boycotting an unethical brand could have worse consequences than buying into it, and the rise of the "woke" model.
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.