Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
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News & Analysis
Act N.1: Milan’s Multicultural Upstarts
Designers Luca Lin and Galib Gassanoff have developed in unique punk-meets-precious signature rooted in Chinese art and Azerbaijani craft.
News & Analysis
How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography
Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.
News & Analysis
How Nicomede Returned to Menswear
The London-based designer put his label on ice just as it was gaining speed. Now he’s back for the long haul, with a new business model and penchant for wellness.
News & Analysis
Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business
Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.
News & Analysis
How Naomi Campbell Met Nelson Mandela
The supermodel talks to Dior Men designer Kim Jones about the state of Africa's fashion industry and her 'grandfather-granddaughter' relationship with former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, courtesy of A Magazine Curated By.
Global Markets
Sabyasachi Mukherjee: King of India’s Bridal Market
The designer, whose bridal pieces are worn by India’s billionaire heiresses and Bollywood superstars, has built a luxury brand that’s set to generate $35 million in revenue in 2019. Now, he’s on a quest to tap the lucrative fine jewellery market and take his business global.
Beauty
Dr Barbara Sturm Says to Focus on Passion, Not Money
The German "It"-doctor and founder of beauty’s cultiest skincare line shares advice on picking your team, keeping your family close and thinking with passion.
Luxury
Stefano Pilati’s Next Move
From his new base in Berlin, the former Yves Saint Laurent designer is breaking away from the traditional luxury model and building a fledgling fashion venture rooted in accessible pricing, digital sales and customer feedback. Can it scale?
Luxury
Gabriela Hearst: A New Kind of Old Luxury
At a time when the idea of ‘American luxury’ can feel like an oxymoron, the Uruguayan-American entrepreneur has attracted backing from French luxury group LVMH for her honest vision, marrying beautifully crafted collections with sustainable business practices.
Luxury
The Mystery Mogul Behind Off-White
The opaque Milanese holding company New Guards Group has birthed many of luxury streetwear’s most-hyped brands, including Off-White, Palm Angels, County of Milan and Heron Preston. In his first-ever interview, quiet mastermind Davide De Giglio reveals how he has built a business that will generate €420 million in sales this year.
Beauty
Huda Kattan: The Face That Built a Beauty Empire
This social media influencer-turned-entrepreneur built a $1.2 billion beauty brand that’s one of the hottest acquisition targets in the industry. Now, the straight-talking Iraqi-American wants to build one of the largest beauty businesses in the world.
Entrepreneurship
Serena Williams: The Champion’s Mindset
In the first in-depth interview about her new, self-funded brand, the world-class tennis player talks to BoF about her love of fashion, her previous challenges in the space and how on-court successes and setbacks have helped prepare her for entrepreneurship.
The News in Brief
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.