Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools
The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.
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Sustainability
Op-Ed | The Climate Cost of Fashion Weeks Is Bigger Than it Seems
While fashion shows themselves account for a tiny fraction of the industry’s environmental impact, they sit at the very heart of the marketing machine that fuels planet-damaging overconsumption, argues Rachel Arthur.
Op-Ed | The Climate Cost of Fashion Weeks Is Bigger Than it Seems
While fashion shows themselves account for a tiny fraction of the industry’s environmental impact, they sit at the very heart of the marketing machine that fuels planet-damaging overconsumption, argues Rachel Arthur.
Fashion Week
Top 10 Shows of the Season
BoF’s editors pick their favourite shows of the Spring/Summer 2024 season.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
BoF’s editors pick their favourite shows of the Spring/Summer 2024 season.
Fashion Week
Paris: The Final Day — Last Women Standing
Miuccia Prada tells her own story at Miu Miu. How much of Virginie Viard’s is in Chanel?
Paris: The Final Day — Last Women Standing
Miuccia Prada tells her own story at Miu Miu. How much of Virginie Viard’s is in Chanel?
Fashion Week
In Paris, a Season of Normality
Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
In Paris, a Season of Normality
Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Paris Days Seven and Eight: Brands’ New Day
Balenciaga, Valentino and Louis Vuitton all have their issues, writes Tim Blanks.
Paris Days Seven and Eight: Brands’ New Day
Balenciaga, Valentino and Louis Vuitton all have their issues, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Six: Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Sarah Burton saying goodbye to McQueen gives pause for reflection on the question of legacy. So does Rei Kawakubo with yet another exercise in abstraction.
Paris Day Six: Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Sarah Burton saying goodbye to McQueen gives pause for reflection on the question of legacy. So does Rei Kawakubo with yet another exercise in abstraction.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Five: Civilised Subversion at Loewe
After 10 years as creative director, Jonathan Anderson has defined a new attitude for the Spanish brand.
Paris Day Five: Civilised Subversion at Loewe
After 10 years as creative director, Jonathan Anderson has defined a new attitude for the Spanish brand.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Four: Dressing With Abandon
The fearlessness of Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli ought to be inspirational for the fashion industry, writes Tim Blanks.
Paris Day Four: Dressing With Abandon
The fearlessness of Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli ought to be inspirational for the fashion industry, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Three: The Power of Memories at Dries Van Noten and Undercover
Two of the most evocative shows of the season, one firmly based in reality, the other existing in a melancholy dream realm, writes Tim Blanks.
Paris Day Three: The Power of Memories at Dries Van Noten and Undercover
Two of the most evocative shows of the season, one firmly based in reality, the other existing in a melancholy dream realm, writes Tim Blanks.
Luxury
Donatella Versace Hits Out at Italian Government’s Anti-Gay Policies
Gay rights groups in Italy have praised Donatella Versace for speaking out against the government’s anti-gay policies in a heartfelt and personal speech while receiving a fashion award.
Donatella Versace Hits Out at Italian Government’s Anti-Gay Policies
Gay rights groups in Italy have praised Donatella Versace for speaking out against the government’s anti-gay policies in a heartfelt and personal speech while receiving a fashion award.
Fashion Week
Rebellion and Cake: Francesco Risso’s Special Recipe for Marni’s Paris Debut
Marni finally touches down in the capital of fashion after its global mini-tour, writes Tim Blanks.
Rebellion and Cake: Francesco Risso’s Special Recipe for Marni’s Paris Debut
Marni finally touches down in the capital of fashion after its global mini-tour, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Two: A Stark Statement at Dior, A Change of Heart at Saint Laurent
How do Maria Grazia Chiuri and Anthony Vaccarello impose their personal idiosyncrasies on two of the biggest brands in fashion?
Paris Day Two: A Stark Statement at Dior, A Change of Heart at Saint Laurent
How do Maria Grazia Chiuri and Anthony Vaccarello impose their personal idiosyncrasies on two of the biggest brands in fashion?
The News in Brief
Report: Abercrombie to Seek Fresh Backers for China Business
The US-listed company is conducting a review of its Chinese assets and may sell a stake in the unit, which could be valued at several hundred million dollars, Bloomberg reported.
Chanel Sales Up 16% in First Half
Chanel’s sales are accelerating after returning to growth last year, Bloomberg reported citing an unnamed source. Beauty sales rose 8 percent.
P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion
Shailesh Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.
Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients
Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.
India’s Nykaa Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Strong Beauty Demand, Fashion Growth
India’s FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, reported a more than three-fold rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in its beauty business and a sharp acceleration in fashion sales.
Ferragamo Returns to Profit as Relaunch Strategy Advances
The Italian luxury brand swung to a net profit for the first half after growing sales in the second quarter, with turnaround efforts particularly evident in its directly owned shops.
Shein Seeks $30 Billion to $40 Billion Valuation for August IPO, Sources Say
The valuation target marks a dramatic reset for Shein, which plans to launch its IPO as early as mid-August, three people familiar with the matter said.