Chanel Extends Revamp as Fashion Head Pavlovsky Exits Board
The move follows CFO Philippe Blondiaux’s decision to retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years at Chanel.
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Global Markets
Worldview | Sao Paulo Fashion Week Stages Blockbuster Anniversary Event
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Reliance Retail and fashion week events in Shanghai, Riyadh and Mexico City.
Beauty
Bringing Back the Bombshell
The beauty looks from the 2025 Victoria’s Secret show, by Pat McGrath and Jawara Wauchope, championed lip gloss and big hair in what felt like a return to the mass brand’s high-glamour heyday.
Partner Content
How Budapest Central European Fashion Week Became a Talent Incubator
Budapest Central European Fashion Week is positioning the Hungarian capital as a gateway to Central Europe’s fashion market — giving regional design talent a platform to showcase their unique collections to international buyers and media.
Global Markets
Worldview | A Mix of Traditional and Modern Designs Dominate Lakme Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s Shan Future Forum and Saudi Arabia’s new development in Diriyah Square.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast | The Biggest Fashion Month Ever
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed unpack a high-stakes season of debuts at Chanel, Dior, Gucci and more.
Luxury
Does Fashion Know What Women Want?
This Paris Fashion Week, the delicate balance between fantasy and function faltered, raising questions about whether designers truly understand the women they dress.
Sustainability
From Shein to Chanel, What Paris Says About the State of Fashion
After a season of designer debuts, we’re looking at whether fashion has delivered on its great reset, as well as the other drama playing out in Paris: Shein’s plans to open its first physical stores. Then there’s the latest luxury sweatshop scandal, and also Taylor Swift.
Fashion Week
A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter Two
Valentino, Miu Miu, Hermès, Junya Watanabe and Maison Margiela ran the gamut of emotional extremes, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Act Two: A Verdict on Paris’ Sophomore Outings
At a Paris Fashion Week dominated by flashy debuts, Givenchy, Celine, Lanvin and Tom Ford worked to hone their respective visions with second shows by designers onboarded earlier in the year.
Fashion Week
A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter One
From A to B with Alaïa and Balenciaga, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Did Fashion’s Season of Change Actually Change Anything? Yes and No
This season will be remembered as one of the most heavily debated, and divisive, moments in the history of the modern fashion industry, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Beauty
Gen Z Gets Its Own Class of Supermodels
A new generation of models are transcending the runway, appearing in interviews and music videos on their way to becoming cultural figures like those that came before.
The News in Brief
Zara Billionaire Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Chicago Tower
Pontegadea Inversiones SL acquired the 51-story One North Wacker in the city’s business district in one of the biggest US office deals this year.
Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Douglas Group Names New CEO
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
Lululemon Makes Changes to Fabric Team After See-Through Mishaps
The changes at the leggings maker come after a customer backlash over quality issues.
THG Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast on Nutrition Demand
The UK e-commerce platform, which owns Dermstore and Lookfantastic, forecast 2026 adjusted core profit above market expectations, driven by strong demand for its sports nutrition and supplements brand and favourable whey protein prices.
Botswana Said to Near Agreement on Size of Its De Beers Stake
Ongoing talks between the nation’s government and Global Diamond Consortium are likely to see Botswana boost its stake in De Beers by 10 percent.
Rolex and Gold Were for US and Not Trump, Swiss Trade Chief Says
The goods delivered last November by a business delegation seeking relief from Trump’s onerous tariffs became a matter of national controversy in Switzerland.