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.
legal
Beauty
Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin Sued for Trademark Infringement
Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin brand — which launched June 15 to much fanfare — is being sued by the fashion label Rhode, which was founded in 2014 by Purna Khatu and Phoebe Vickers and is carried by retailers such as Net-a-Porter and Bergdorf Goodman.
Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin Sued for Trademark Infringement
Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin brand — which launched June 15 to much fanfare — is being sued by the fashion label Rhode, which was founded in 2014 by Purna Khatu and Phoebe Vickers and is carried by retailers such as Net-a-Porter and Bergdorf Goodman.
Beauty
Revlon Files for Bankruptcy as Online Beauty Contest Takes Toll
Known for its nail polishes and lipsticks, the 90-year-old company listed assets and liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion in a court filing on Wednesday.
Revlon Files for Bankruptcy as Online Beauty Contest Takes Toll
Known for its nail polishes and lipsticks, the 90-year-old company listed assets and liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion in a court filing on Wednesday.
Technology
Get Ready for More Lawsuits Like Adidas v. Nike
Adidas’ action against Nike focused on patents not commonly at the centre of fashion cases, though that could change as technology increasingly becomes a competitive advantage.
Get Ready for More Lawsuits Like Adidas v. Nike
Adidas’ action against Nike focused on patents not commonly at the centre of fashion cases, though that could change as technology increasingly becomes a competitive advantage.
Retail
EU Cartel Raids Target Designers Proposing Sales Periods, Discount Changes
The European Commission, which did not name the companies nor the countries in which it conducted the dawn raids, said the firms may have violated EU cartel rules against restrictive business practices, which include price-fixing.
EU Cartel Raids Target Designers Proposing Sales Periods, Discount Changes
The European Commission, which did not name the companies nor the countries in which it conducted the dawn raids, said the firms may have violated EU cartel rules against restrictive business practices, which include price-fixing.
Technology
What Brands Need to Know About Accepting Cryptocurrency
Gucci, Balenciaga, Farfetch and others are adopting crypto payments. But before brands follow, they need to consider a number of factors, from how to handle transactions to the risks involved.
What Brands Need to Know About Accepting Cryptocurrency
Gucci, Balenciaga, Farfetch and others are adopting crypto payments. But before brands follow, they need to consider a number of factors, from how to handle transactions to the risks involved.
Retail
StockX Denies Nike’s Accusations That It Sells Counterfeit Shoes
In a court filing, the company said its authenticators use their own knowledge along with the company’s own artificial intelligence-based technology to ensure all products sold on the site are real.
StockX Denies Nike’s Accusations That It Sells Counterfeit Shoes
In a court filing, the company said its authenticators use their own knowledge along with the company’s own artificial intelligence-based technology to ensure all products sold on the site are real.
Global Markets
Zilingo’s Fired CEO Responds to Questions of Mystery Payments
The fashion e-commerce platform terminated her employment after an investigation into claims of what it called “serious financial irregularities” and said it “reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action.”
Zilingo’s Fired CEO Responds to Questions of Mystery Payments
The fashion e-commerce platform terminated her employment after an investigation into claims of what it called “serious financial irregularities” and said it “reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action.”
Retail
Boohoo Agrees Final Settlement of US Class Action Lawsuit
Boohoo said the settlement is without admission of liability and within its existing legal provisions, which stood at 17.8 million pounds ($22.4 million) as of Feb. 28.
Boohoo Agrees Final Settlement of US Class Action Lawsuit
Boohoo said the settlement is without admission of liability and within its existing legal provisions, which stood at 17.8 million pounds ($22.4 million) as of Feb. 28.
Technology
In Web3’s Wild West, Offence or Defence?
This week, Nike escalated its legal battle with StockX over digital IP, but as brand managers gear up for the next phase of the internet, the best defence is likely to be a strong offence.
In Web3’s Wild West, Offence or Defence?
This week, Nike escalated its legal battle with StockX over digital IP, but as brand managers gear up for the next phase of the internet, the best defence is likely to be a strong offence.
Retail
Nike Escalates Feud with StockX, Says Site is Selling Fake Shoes
The world’s largest athletic-wear maker asked a federal judge to let it add claims of counterfeiting and false advertising to the current trademark-infringement lawsuit against StockX.
Nike Escalates Feud with StockX, Says Site is Selling Fake Shoes
The world’s largest athletic-wear maker asked a federal judge to let it add claims of counterfeiting and false advertising to the current trademark-infringement lawsuit against StockX.
Sustainability
Green or Greenwashing: Who Gets to Decide?
European efforts to introduce standardised rules governing how brands back up environmental claims are fuelling a heated debate that stands to create winners and losers.
Green or Greenwashing: Who Gets to Decide?
European efforts to introduce standardised rules governing how brands back up environmental claims are fuelling a heated debate that stands to create winners and losers.
Global Markets
Reliance Calls Off $3.4 Billion Retail Deal With India’s Future Group
India’s top retailer Reliance on Saturday called off its $3.4 billion deal with Future Group, saying it “cannot be implemented” after Future’s secured creditors rejected it.
Reliance Calls Off $3.4 Billion Retail Deal With India’s Future Group
India’s top retailer Reliance on Saturday called off its $3.4 billion deal with Future Group, saying it “cannot be implemented” after Future’s secured creditors rejected it.
The News in Brief
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.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.