Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
influencers
Beauty
Beauty Tiktok’s Latest Obsessions: Introducing Katie Fang and Luxury Beauty Strikes Again
Catch up on the social platform’s newest it influencer and learn about the beauty products that have TikTok divided.
Beauty Tiktok’s Latest Obsessions: Introducing Katie Fang and Luxury Beauty Strikes Again
Catch up on the social platform’s newest it influencer and learn about the beauty products that have TikTok divided.
Beauty
Beauty TikTok’s Latest Obsessions
Unpack the latest controversy with Tarte Beauty, TikTok's "repurchase" trend, Taylor Swift's Eras tour and Sofia Richies wedding makeup.
Beauty TikTok’s Latest Obsessions
Unpack the latest controversy with Tarte Beauty, TikTok's "repurchase" trend, Taylor Swift's Eras tour and Sofia Richies wedding makeup.
Marketing
What Fashion Needs to Know About Lemon8
TikTok parent company ByteDance has already proved it can build a social media platform that dictates what users will watch. Now, it’s created an app to influence what they buy.
What Fashion Needs to Know About Lemon8
TikTok parent company ByteDance has already proved it can build a social media platform that dictates what users will watch. Now, it’s created an app to influence what they buy.
Sustainability
Activists Renew Push for Fashion Workers’ Rights Bill
Political lobbyists, TikTok influencers and Amazon’s controversial union leader Chris Smalls gathered Tuesday morning in an unlikely alliance championing New York State’s Fashion Workers Act, a piece of legislation that would grant employment protections for models and other creatives in the industry.
Activists Renew Push for Fashion Workers’ Rights Bill
Political lobbyists, TikTok influencers and Amazon’s controversial union leader Chris Smalls gathered Tuesday morning in an unlikely alliance championing New York State’s Fashion Workers Act, a piece of legislation that would grant employment protections for models and other creatives in the industry.
Beauty
Why Seemingly Every Male Celebrity Suddenly Has a Beauty Line
Evan Mock, Harry Styles, Brad Pitt, Jared Leto and many more famous men are banking on the blurring gender binary, or simply the novelty factor, to propel their brands to the top of a crowded market.
Why Seemingly Every Male Celebrity Suddenly Has a Beauty Line
Evan Mock, Harry Styles, Brad Pitt, Jared Leto and many more famous men are banking on the blurring gender binary, or simply the novelty factor, to propel their brands to the top of a crowded market.
Global Markets
How K-Pop Group NewJeans Became an Overnight Fashion Favourite
The girl group behind hit songs “Attention” and “Cookie” were recently signed by Levis, anointed Seoul Fashion Week ambassadors, and individually have contracts with Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry.
How K-Pop Group NewJeans Became an Overnight Fashion Favourite
The girl group behind hit songs “Attention” and “Cookie” were recently signed by Levis, anointed Seoul Fashion Week ambassadors, and individually have contracts with Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry.
Retail
Temu’s Ambitions Are Bigger Than Beating Shein
With a Super Bowl ad and a social marketing blitz, the Chinese-owned e-commerce platform has quickly built a big fast fashion business in the US. Analysts say its business model points to eventually competing against Amazon and TikTok.
Temu’s Ambitions Are Bigger Than Beating Shein
With a Super Bowl ad and a social marketing blitz, the Chinese-owned e-commerce platform has quickly built a big fast fashion business in the US. Analysts say its business model points to eventually competing against Amazon and TikTok.
Beauty
What Can Beauty Expect From Generation Alpha?
The oldest members of the youngest generation turn 13 this year. Like Gen-Zers and millennials before them, they’re already being defined by a fresh set of beliefs, aesthetics and attitudes.
What Can Beauty Expect From Generation Alpha?
The oldest members of the youngest generation turn 13 this year. Like Gen-Zers and millennials before them, they’re already being defined by a fresh set of beliefs, aesthetics and attitudes.
Beauty
Unravelling the K-Beauty Paradox
South Korea is one of the world’s leading exporters of beauty products but the narrow definition of ‘K-beauty’ in international markets means many exciting brands in Seoul have yet to go global.
Unravelling the K-Beauty Paradox
South Korea is one of the world’s leading exporters of beauty products but the narrow definition of ‘K-beauty’ in international markets means many exciting brands in Seoul have yet to go global.
Luxury
Fewer Risks on the Oscars Red Carpet
Sunday’s show should partially reverse a steep slide in awards show ratings, and give luxury brands a big platform. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
Fewer Risks on the Oscars Red Carpet
Sunday’s show should partially reverse a steep slide in awards show ratings, and give luxury brands a big platform. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
Retail
Shein, Temu in Fierce Fight Over US Market for $10 Dresses
The battle between the fast fashion retailers is playing out not only on social media but also in a US court.
Shein, Temu in Fierce Fight Over US Market for $10 Dresses
The battle between the fast fashion retailers is playing out not only on social media but also in a US court.
Beauty
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With the ‘Bold Glamour’ Filter
The TikTok filter went viral this week, further distorting our perceptions of reality.
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With the ‘Bold Glamour’ Filter
The TikTok filter went viral this week, further distorting our perceptions of reality.
The News in Brief
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estee Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
Steven Madden Tops Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.
Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.