Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
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What the Cowboy Boot Boom Says About America
The style statement is also a story about nostalgia, nationalism and America’s search for identity in times of uncertainty.
What the Cowboy Boot Boom Says About America
The style statement is also a story about nostalgia, nationalism and America’s search for identity in times of uncertainty.
Sports
Virgil Abloh’s Legacy Continues
New Virgil Abloh Archive sneakers have surfaced at Paris Fashion Week, leading people to believe that there’s something new coming with Nike (and Off-White isn’t part of it).
Virgil Abloh’s Legacy Continues
New Virgil Abloh Archive sneakers have surfaced at Paris Fashion Week, leading people to believe that there’s something new coming with Nike (and Off-White isn’t part of it).
Sports
Clearing The Air on Puma + Adidas’ Big Game Opportunity
The rumour mill around Puma has churned out several different scenarios for the brand’s future in the last few weeks. We got to the bottom of one with the source.
Clearing The Air on Puma + Adidas’ Big Game Opportunity
The rumour mill around Puma has churned out several different scenarios for the brand’s future in the last few weeks. We got to the bottom of one with the source.
Sports
The Hard Part for NikeSkims Begins Now
NikeSkims feels like a sure thing, but the two brands still have a lot to prove when it comes to their new partnership.
The Hard Part for NikeSkims Begins Now
NikeSkims feels like a sure thing, but the two brands still have a lot to prove when it comes to their new partnership.
Sports
Proof That Brand Values Still Matter
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that consumers will buy whatever their favorite brands are willing to sell them in 2025, but that’s not always the case.
Proof That Brand Values Still Matter
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that consumers will buy whatever their favorite brands are willing to sell them in 2025, but that’s not always the case.
Sports
Why Tom Sachs’ Controversy Didn’t Ruin the Mars Yard 3.0
Tom Sachs’ upcoming release is more proof that scandal doesn’t matter in 2025.
Why Tom Sachs’ Controversy Didn’t Ruin the Mars Yard 3.0
Tom Sachs’ upcoming release is more proof that scandal doesn’t matter in 2025.
Sports
Kith Dives Deeper Into Luxury
Nike and StockX’s years-long legal battle has finally come to a close.
Kith Dives Deeper Into Luxury
Nike and StockX’s years-long legal battle has finally come to a close.
Retail
JD Sports’ Quarterly Sales Fall on Weak UK but US Shows Improvement
The sports-fashion retail company reported a steeper decline in second-quarter underlying sales, particularly in the UK, but observed signs of stabilisation in its key US market.
JD Sports’ Quarterly Sales Fall on Weak UK but US Shows Improvement
The sports-fashion retail company reported a steeper decline in second-quarter underlying sales, particularly in the UK, but observed signs of stabilisation in its key US market.
Sports
It’s the Summer of Zellerfeld
For years, customers have been begging for innovation in the footwear space. Now, it seems, Zellerfeld is bringing plenty of it to the table.
It’s the Summer of Zellerfeld
For years, customers have been begging for innovation in the footwear space. Now, it seems, Zellerfeld is bringing plenty of it to the table.
Retail
Adidas Visits Indigenous Mexican Town to Apologise for Sandal Design
Following backlash received over the brand’s collaboration with Willy Chavarria, Adidas executives travelled to Mexico to apologise for a sandal-inspired shoe design that the Mexican government criticised as cultural appropriation.
Adidas Visits Indigenous Mexican Town to Apologise for Sandal Design
Following backlash received over the brand’s collaboration with Willy Chavarria, Adidas executives travelled to Mexico to apologise for a sandal-inspired shoe design that the Mexican government criticised as cultural appropriation.
Sports
Skate Sneakers Are Catching Air Again
Despite sluggish sales in recent years, skate sneakers are finding momentum again as a value-priced option fuelled by innovative designs.
Skate Sneakers Are Catching Air Again
Despite sluggish sales in recent years, skate sneakers are finding momentum again as a value-priced option fuelled by innovative designs.
Retail
Have Trump’s Tariffs Finally Put an End to Crocs’ 19-Year Reign?
The plastic clog maker’s share price is down nearly 30 percent — its lowest level for three years — and revenues are expected to drop by at least 9 percent in the current quarter.
Have Trump’s Tariffs Finally Put an End to Crocs’ 19-Year Reign?
The plastic clog maker’s share price is down nearly 30 percent — its lowest level for three years — and revenues are expected to drop by at least 9 percent in the current quarter.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.