Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
regulation
Skechers Sues Steve Madden Over Sneaker Logo Trademarks
Shoe maker Skechers sued fashion company Steve Madden in Los Angeles federal court on Tuesday, claiming its “Kennie” line of sneakers violates Skechers’ trademark rights in its “S” logos.
Skechers Sues Steve Madden Over Sneaker Logo Trademarks
Shoe maker Skechers sued fashion company Steve Madden in Los Angeles federal court on Tuesday, claiming its “Kennie” line of sneakers violates Skechers’ trademark rights in its “S” logos.
FTC Sues Amazon Over Deceptive Prime Subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the e-commerce behemoth of luring unwitting customers into subscriptions for Amazon Prime membership, and creating a “labyrinthine” process to cancel it.
FTC Sues Amazon Over Deceptive Prime Subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the e-commerce behemoth of luring unwitting customers into subscriptions for Amazon Prime membership, and creating a “labyrinthine” process to cancel it.
Beauty
UK’s Revolution Beauty Alleges Former Boss Minto Breached Duties
Revolution Beauty Group said on Tuesday it had sent a letter of claim to founder and former chief executive officer Adam Minto in May, alleging he breached fiduciary and other duties and that the company was looking to recover “material sums” in related costs.
UK’s Revolution Beauty Alleges Former Boss Minto Breached Duties
Revolution Beauty Group said on Tuesday it had sent a letter of claim to founder and former chief executive officer Adam Minto in May, alleging he breached fiduciary and other duties and that the company was looking to recover “material sums” in related costs.
Sustainability
Explainer: Why New Sustainability Rules Are Worrying the Fashion Industry
The European Fashion Alliance, a coalition of groups including France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, has weighed in on EU plans to regulate fashion. They’re not entirely happy.
Explainer: Why New Sustainability Rules Are Worrying the Fashion Industry
The European Fashion Alliance, a coalition of groups including France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, has weighed in on EU plans to regulate fashion. They’re not entirely happy.
Technology
Google Charged by EU With Abusing Its Ad Tech Dominance
Google was accused of abusing its dominance over advertising technology to crush competition as the European Union fired off an antitrust charge sheet.
Google Charged by EU With Abusing Its Ad Tech Dominance
Google was accused of abusing its dominance over advertising technology to crush competition as the European Union fired off an antitrust charge sheet.
Luxury
EU Antitrust Regulators Investigate Fashion Firms’ Pricing Practices
EU antitrust regulators who raided Kering’s Gucci and other fashion firms in April are looking into how they set prices of handbags and leather goods for distributors, three people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
EU Antitrust Regulators Investigate Fashion Firms’ Pricing Practices
EU antitrust regulators who raided Kering’s Gucci and other fashion firms in April are looking into how they set prices of handbags and leather goods for distributors, three people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Sustainability
‘Stop Shein’ Campaign Launches in France Backed by MEP Raphaël Glucksmann
The ultra-fast-fashion company has become a a particular lightning rod for criticism of fashion's negative environmental and social impact.
‘Stop Shein’ Campaign Launches in France Backed by MEP Raphaël Glucksmann
The ultra-fast-fashion company has become a a particular lightning rod for criticism of fashion's negative environmental and social impact.
Retail
Gap Settles Patagonia Trademark Lawsuit
Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia Inc has settled its lawsuit accusing Gap Inc of illegally copying the “iconic” snapped flap pocket that the company has long featured on its fleece outerwear.
Gap Settles Patagonia Trademark Lawsuit
Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia Inc has settled its lawsuit accusing Gap Inc of illegally copying the “iconic” snapped flap pocket that the company has long featured on its fleece outerwear.
Retail
Retailer Asos Falls After FTSE 250 Relegation
Asos, the British online fashion pioneer valued at more than £7 billion ($8.8 billion) just over two years ago, has been relegated from the FTSE 250 index of mid-sized companies, illustrating the sharp decline in its fortunes.
Retailer Asos Falls After FTSE 250 Relegation
Asos, the British online fashion pioneer valued at more than £7 billion ($8.8 billion) just over two years ago, has been relegated from the FTSE 250 index of mid-sized companies, illustrating the sharp decline in its fortunes.
Sustainability
H&M, Kering Among Companies Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature
The move to address businesses’ impact on nature is part of a new frontier of corporate environmental reporting.
H&M, Kering Among Companies Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature
The move to address businesses’ impact on nature is part of a new frontier of corporate environmental reporting.
Sustainability
EU Countries Back Ban on Destruction of Unsold Textiles
The governments and the European Parliament need to agree on the Ecodesign Regulation before it can enter law. Under the initial March 2022 proposal by the European Commission, the Commission itself was to have determined at a later stage whether to put destruction bans in place.
EU Countries Back Ban on Destruction of Unsold Textiles
The governments and the European Parliament need to agree on the Ecodesign Regulation before it can enter law. Under the initial March 2022 proposal by the European Commission, the Commission itself was to have determined at a later stage whether to put destruction bans in place.
Sustainability
Selfridges, Hermès Quietly Exit Fashion Pact Amid Slow Progress
Four years after a splashy launch around the G7, the CEO-powered climate drive says it’s gearing up to accelerate action. But it has lost high-profile members and so far delivered little more than a handful of pilot projects.
Selfridges, Hermès Quietly Exit Fashion Pact Amid Slow Progress
Four years after a splashy launch around the G7, the CEO-powered climate drive says it’s gearing up to accelerate action. But it has lost high-profile members and so far delivered little more than a handful of pilot projects.
The News in Brief
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.
Henkel Raises Sales Guidance for 2026
The German conglomerate and Schwarzkopf parent lifted its annual sales forecast, though growth for its adhesives unit outpaced its consumer brands.
EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop
The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.
Shopify Shares Soar as Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates
Shares surged after the company's third-quarter revenue outlook beat expectations, strengthening the view that it faces limited disruption from AI.