Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
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Storytelling Key to Burberry’s China Strategy, Says Christopher Bailey
With a theatrical, multimedia event and an immersive new flagship, Burberry underscores the importance of storytelling in the all-important China market.
Storytelling Key to Burberry’s China Strategy, Says Christopher Bailey
With a theatrical, multimedia event and an immersive new flagship, Burberry underscores the importance of storytelling in the all-important China market.
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Vlisco, the African Fashion Titan from Holland
How did Dutch fabric company Vlisco gain a first mover advantage in Africa’s emerging fashion market? Rebecca May Johnson reports.
Vlisco, the African Fashion Titan from Holland
How did Dutch fabric company Vlisco gain a first mover advantage in Africa’s emerging fashion market? Rebecca May Johnson reports.
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China's Anti-Corruption Campaign is Masking the Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown
Contrary to numerous reports, broad changes in Chinese consumer behaviour and sentiment — not the country's much publicised anti-extravagance campaign — are the likely causes of China's luxury slowdown, says Anne Zhang, a reporter for Chinese business magazine CBNweekly.
China's Anti-Corruption Campaign is Masking the Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown
Contrary to numerous reports, broad changes in Chinese consumer behaviour and sentiment — not the country's much publicised anti-extravagance campaign — are the likely causes of China's luxury slowdown, says Anne Zhang, a reporter for Chinese business magazine CBNweekly.
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Brazilian Fashion’s Identity Crisis
With high street brands gaining momentum and high-end designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, Brazil’s local luxury fashion scene is facing something of an identity crisis.
Brazilian Fashion’s Identity Crisis
With high street brands gaining momentum and high-end designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, Brazil’s local luxury fashion scene is facing something of an identity crisis.
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Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,
Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,
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Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West
LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.
Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West
LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.
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Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and
Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and
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Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?
BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market
Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?
BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market
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Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?
NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the
Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?
NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the
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Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World
Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World
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The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion
BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and
The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion
BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and
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The Fashion Trail | 36 Hours in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Just before the madness of fashion week season began, I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from Lama El Moatessem to visit Doha,
The Fashion Trail | 36 Hours in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Just before the madness of fashion week season began, I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from Lama El Moatessem to visit Doha,
The News in Brief
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.