Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
models
News & Analysis
LVMH and Kering Join Forces to Ban Underweight and Underage Models
The two conglomerates said they had signed a charter for "the well-being of models" that also forbids using girls under the age of 16 to pose as adults for shows or shoots.
News & Analysis
L'Oréal Sacks Transgender Model After Comments on White People
The French cosmetics giant terminated a contract with its first transgender model after she described all white people as racist on Facebook.
Media
Models, the New Power Publishers
Social media has turned fashion models into powerful digital publishers, some of whom have far larger audiences than brands or traditional magazines.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Lucky Blue Smith Joins IMG, Giambattista Valli and Artémis
In today's News Bites, Lucky Blue Smith joins the IMG roster, while Artémis secures a minority stake in Giambattista Valli.
News & Analysis
How Richard Avedon Redefined Beauty with “Dovima with Elephants”— and What Happened Next
"The Queens-born model Dovima became the template for high fashion in the 1950s, before her American Dream tale turned tragic."
News & Analysis
Top Modelling Agencies Move to LA as 'Hollywood-Adjacent' Talent Flocks to Fashion
"Steven Spielberg's daughter, Mel Gibson's son and Paris Jackson are among the talents joining agencies IMG, Wilhelmina and more setting up shop in
News & Analysis
The Kendall Jenner Effect: How Long Can it Last?
Commercial tie-ups with the super-influencer may soon yield diminishing returns.
News & Analysis
Ashley Brokaw and Ulrikke Hoyer Speak on Louis Vuitton Casting Controversy
The casting director for Sunday's Louis Vuitton Cruise show in Kyoto has answered claims by model Ulrikke Hoyer that she was ordered to 'drink only water' and ultimately sent home for being 'too big.'
Sustainability
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
News & Analysis
Intersex and Proud: Model Hanne Gaby Odiele on Finally Celebrating her Body
"When the Belgian model revealed she was intersex earlier this year, she gave voice to something she’d always been told to hide."
News & Analysis
A New Generation of Casting Directors Putting Diversity First
Amidst criticism of continued whitewashing, a new generation of casting directors is embracing genuine diversity over tokenism.
Marketing
Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Draws Outrage
The latest ad from the soft drinks company drew immediate criticism on Twitter, with civil rights advocates saying it trivialised recent street unrest across the United States.
The News in Brief
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.