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.
politics
News & Analysis
British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops
UK fashion sector fears disruptions to key imports and losing access to international talent if the UK fails to reach a deal to soften the country's exit from the European Union.
British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops
UK fashion sector fears disruptions to key imports and losing access to international talent if the UK fails to reach a deal to soften the country's exit from the European Union.
Sustainability
The Year Ahead: What Getting Woke Means for Brands
Younger consumers are seriously concerned with social and environmental causes, which many regard as being the defining issues of our time. What are the implication for business?
The Year Ahead: What Getting Woke Means for Brands
Younger consumers are seriously concerned with social and environmental causes, which many regard as being the defining issues of our time. What are the implication for business?
Global Markets
Luxury Market Anticipates Impact from the 'Trump of the Tropics'
Worried about his socially conservative agenda but desperate for his promise to usher in economic reform, industry leaders feel torn as the far-right military man Jair Bolsonaro becomes president of Brazil.
Luxury Market Anticipates Impact from the 'Trump of the Tropics'
Worried about his socially conservative agenda but desperate for his promise to usher in economic reform, industry leaders feel torn as the far-right military man Jair Bolsonaro becomes president of Brazil.
News & Analysis
Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'
From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.
Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'
From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.
Media
The Way We Are Taught to Live Has to Change: Casey Gerald
The author spoke about the personal and emotional process of writing his memoir in the final presentation at VOICES.
The Way We Are Taught to Live Has to Change: Casey Gerald
The author spoke about the personal and emotional process of writing his memoir in the final presentation at VOICES.
Technology
The Emerging Geopolitics of AI: Ian Hogarth
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century, said Ian Hogarth at BoF’s VOICES.
The Emerging Geopolitics of AI: Ian Hogarth
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century, said Ian Hogarth at BoF’s VOICES.
News & Analysis
Democracy Is Broken, How Do We Fix It? Joshua Graham Lynn
The co-founder of non-profit organisation RepresentUs is fighting corruption at the state level in hopes that it will lead to changes in federal law.
Democracy Is Broken, How Do We Fix It? Joshua Graham Lynn
The co-founder of non-profit organisation RepresentUs is fighting corruption at the state level in hopes that it will lead to changes in federal law.
News & Analysis
Ivanka Trump Shuts Namesake Fashion Brand
The American business woman and US president's daughter is shutting her line.
Ivanka Trump Shuts Namesake Fashion Brand
The American business woman and US president's daughter is shutting her line.
News & Analysis
In the Age of Trump, Ignore Women’s Magazines at Your Peril
It’s not just Teen Vogue. Readers are flocking to the websites of Glamour and Cosmo, and they’re responding with aggressive political reporting.
In the Age of Trump, Ignore Women’s Magazines at Your Peril
It’s not just Teen Vogue. Readers are flocking to the websites of Glamour and Cosmo, and they’re responding with aggressive political reporting.
News & Analysis
In US and UK, Political Storms Threaten Fashion
President Trump’s escalation of America’s trade war with China and a political rebellion against a ‘soft Brexit’ in the UK threaten serious damage to the global fashion business.
In US and UK, Political Storms Threaten Fashion
President Trump’s escalation of America’s trade war with China and a political rebellion against a ‘soft Brexit’ in the UK threaten serious damage to the global fashion business.
News & Analysis
Fashion Got Woke. But at What Cost?
Apparel brands increasingly inject activism into their marketing campaigns, in a high-risk, high-reward strategy.
Fashion Got Woke. But at What Cost?
Apparel brands increasingly inject activism into their marketing campaigns, in a high-risk, high-reward strategy.
Sustainability
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
The News in Brief
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.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.