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.”
jewellery
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.
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.
Global Markets
Worldview | Haiti’s Garment Industry in Jeopardy Over US Inaction
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese textile exports, Kenyan manufacturers and Saudi Arabia’s luxury watch market.
Worldview | Haiti’s Garment Industry in Jeopardy Over US Inaction
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese textile exports, Kenyan manufacturers and Saudi Arabia’s luxury watch market.
Retail
Pandora Picks First Woman to Lead Jewellery Firm
Current chief marketing officer, Berta de Pablos-Barbier, will take over as CEO in March.
Pandora Picks First Woman to Lead Jewellery Firm
Current chief marketing officer, Berta de Pablos-Barbier, will take over as CEO in March.
Retail
Reformation Launches First Full Jewellery Line
The LA-based brand is expanding into demi-fine jewellery, the latest step in its bid to capture a bigger share of its customers’ closets.
Reformation Launches First Full Jewellery Line
The LA-based brand is expanding into demi-fine jewellery, the latest step in its bid to capture a bigger share of its customers’ closets.
Sustainability
Lab-Grown Gems Are Robbing Botswana of Its Diamond Riches
Botswana, once a thriving nation due to its diamond wealth, now faces a severe economic crisis as the diamond market collapses, leading to widespread social and financial challenges.
Lab-Grown Gems Are Robbing Botswana of Its Diamond Riches
Botswana, once a thriving nation due to its diamond wealth, now faces a severe economic crisis as the diamond market collapses, leading to widespread social and financial challenges.
Marketing
Pandora’s Latest Plan to Charm Gen-Z
Inspired by ancient Roman coins, the brand’s Talisman collection — its biggest product drop of 2025 — marks another step in its push to become a more fashion-oriented jeweller
Pandora’s Latest Plan to Charm Gen-Z
Inspired by ancient Roman coins, the brand’s Talisman collection — its biggest product drop of 2025 — marks another step in its push to become a more fashion-oriented jeweller
Luxury
Luxury’s Untapped Opportunity in Men’s Jewellery
As men wear more jewellery, the segment is becoming a growth engine at retailers, where new brands that hit the spot are finding quick success — and established names are discovering a lucrative new niche.
Luxury’s Untapped Opportunity in Men’s Jewellery
As men wear more jewellery, the segment is becoming a growth engine at retailers, where new brands that hit the spot are finding quick success — and established names are discovering a lucrative new niche.
Retail
Bankrupt Jewellery Retailer Claire’s to Sell Its North America Business
The fashion jewellery retailer announced it would sell its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson for an undisclosed amount, aiming to cut losses during ongoing US bankruptcy proceedings.
Bankrupt Jewellery Retailer Claire’s to Sell Its North America Business
The fashion jewellery retailer announced it would sell its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson for an undisclosed amount, aiming to cut losses during ongoing US bankruptcy proceedings.
Sports
Mejuri Wants to Bring Jewellery Back to Sports
DTC fine jewellery brand Mejuri is entering the sports world through a new collaboration with Racquet Magazine, set to release to the public ahead of the US Open.
Mejuri Wants to Bring Jewellery Back to Sports
DTC fine jewellery brand Mejuri is entering the sports world through a new collaboration with Racquet Magazine, set to release to the public ahead of the US Open.
Retail
Elliott-Backed Claire’s Eyes Sale as Tariffs Hit Budget Jeweller
Claire’s needs to address a nearly $500 million loan due in December 2026 and recently chose to defer interest payments on its debt to conserve cash.
Elliott-Backed Claire’s Eyes Sale as Tariffs Hit Budget Jeweller
Claire’s needs to address a nearly $500 million loan due in December 2026 and recently chose to defer interest payments on its debt to conserve cash.
Luxury
Who Would Pay $20,000 For a Hamburger Ring?
Plenty of people, it turns out. And they want ruby fruit pendants, 18 karat gold slinky-shaped bracelets and amethyst-and-jade camp necklaces too, as funky designs shake up the fine jewellery category.
Who Would Pay $20,000 For a Hamburger Ring?
Plenty of people, it turns out. And they want ruby fruit pendants, 18 karat gold slinky-shaped bracelets and amethyst-and-jade camp necklaces too, as funky designs shake up the fine jewellery category.
Luxury
De Beers Draws Interest From Ex-CEOs as Anglo Starts Sale
Anglo American is set to sell De Beers, with former CEOs and other mining veterans expressing interest amid a market showing signs of stabilisation after a recent crisis.
De Beers Draws Interest From Ex-CEOs as Anglo Starts Sale
Anglo American is set to sell De Beers, with former CEOs and other mining veterans expressing interest amid a market showing signs of stabilisation after a recent crisis.
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.