Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
publishing
News & Analysis
Why South Korea Is the Home of Counterfeit Culture
The inability to buy hyped streetwear brands in South Korea has fuelled one of the world's most sophisticated markets for counterfeit goods, according to a new documentary from Highsnobiety.
Why South Korea Is the Home of Counterfeit Culture
The inability to buy hyped streetwear brands in South Korea has fuelled one of the world's most sophisticated markets for counterfeit goods, according to a new documentary from Highsnobiety.
China
Sale of Next Digital Titles Sparks Concern Over Hong Kong Media Landscape
Next Digital's plans to sell five magazines raises concerns at a time when some believe the former British colony's press freedom has deteriorated.
Sale of Next Digital Titles Sparks Concern Over Hong Kong Media Landscape
Next Digital's plans to sell five magazines raises concerns at a time when some believe the former British colony's press freedom has deteriorated.
News & Analysis
Lucinda Chambers, Vestoj and Condé Nast: What Happened?
Beyond the gossipy headlines, there’s more to the story of former British Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers’ interview with niche fashion journal Vestoj.
Lucinda Chambers, Vestoj and Condé Nast: What Happened?
Beyond the gossipy headlines, there’s more to the story of former British Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers’ interview with niche fashion journal Vestoj.
News & Analysis
Fashion’s Full Disclosure — or Not
"Fashion houses often underwrite the cost of trips for top customers and critics... On one level, such sponsorship makes the coverage possible. But
Fashion’s Full Disclosure — or Not
"Fashion houses often underwrite the cost of trips for top customers and critics... On one level, such sponsorship makes the coverage possible. But
News & Analysis
News Bites | Buro 24/7 Partners with System, ES Magazine's Tribute to London
In today's News Bites, Buro 24/7 has acquired a majority stake in fashion magazine System, while ES magazine has commissioned artists including Wolfgang Tillmans and Ai Weiwei to create covers for its new issue.
News Bites | Buro 24/7 Partners with System, ES Magazine's Tribute to London
In today's News Bites, Buro 24/7 has acquired a majority stake in fashion magazine System, while ES magazine has commissioned artists including Wolfgang Tillmans and Ai Weiwei to create covers for its new issue.
Financial Markets
News Bites | Chaos to Launch Magazine, Zanzan Lands Investment
In today’s News Bites, Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall are set to launch a magazine, while sunglasses brand Zanzan receives investment from Eiesha Bharti Pasricha.
News Bites | Chaos to Launch Magazine, Zanzan Lands Investment
In today’s News Bites, Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall are set to launch a magazine, while sunglasses brand Zanzan receives investment from Eiesha Bharti Pasricha.
Global Markets
BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast to Launch Vogue Poland
The Polish edition of Vogue will debut next year with the aim of generating ad revenue from brands tapping the country's $584 million luxury goods market.
BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast to Launch Vogue Poland
The Polish edition of Vogue will debut next year with the aim of generating ad revenue from brands tapping the country's $584 million luxury goods market.
News & Analysis
Inside The Costly Fashion Faux Pas That Was Ill-Fated Style.com
"Fashion insiders have slammed Style.com as ' Anna Wintour 's greatest failure.'"
Inside The Costly Fashion Faux Pas That Was Ill-Fated Style.com
"Fashion insiders have slammed Style.com as ' Anna Wintour 's greatest failure.'"
Luxury
Should Condé Nast Sell Itself?
With the demise of Style.com, the media giant has proven unable to tap the ‘tipping point’ in e-commerce. Now the same digital tsunami is coming for its core.
Should Condé Nast Sell Itself?
With the demise of Style.com, the media giant has proven unable to tap the ‘tipping point’ in e-commerce. Now the same digital tsunami is coming for its core.
Beauty
News Bites | Modern Dazed Acquires Nowness Stake, Kérastase On-Demand, Elie Top Online
In today's News Bites, a new joint venture between Modern Media and Dazed Media acquires a majority stake in Nowness, Elie Top unveils an innovative new digital platform, and Kérastase taps the experience economy.
News Bites | Modern Dazed Acquires Nowness Stake, Kérastase On-Demand, Elie Top Online
In today's News Bites, a new joint venture between Modern Media and Dazed Media acquires a majority stake in Nowness, Elie Top unveils an innovative new digital platform, and Kérastase taps the experience economy.
Marketing
Time Inc. to Sell Some Assets Amid Push to Move Beyond Magazines
The struggling publisher is selling some magazine titles as it tries to push ahead with an online strategy and move past months of talks about selling the entire company.
Time Inc. to Sell Some Assets Amid Push to Move Beyond Magazines
The struggling publisher is selling some magazine titles as it tries to push ahead with an online strategy and move past months of talks about selling the entire company.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Elle US Hires First Female Creative Director, Issa Acquired by House of Fraser
In today's News Bites, Ruba Abu-Nimah joins Elle as creative director, while House of Fraser announces plans to revive British label Issa.
News Bites | Elle US Hires First Female Creative Director, Issa Acquired by House of Fraser
In today's News Bites, Ruba Abu-Nimah joins Elle as creative director, while House of Fraser announces plans to revive British label Issa.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.