Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
skincare
Direct-to-Consumer
How UK Brands Can Navigate US Expansion
To break into the hard-to-penetrate American market, British-born DTC upstarts are embracing wholesale and investing in US-centric marketing channels.
How UK Brands Can Navigate US Expansion
To break into the hard-to-penetrate American market, British-born DTC upstarts are embracing wholesale and investing in US-centric marketing channels.
Beauty
For Haeckels, the Future of Beauty Goes Beyond Natural
Amidst a battle over the meaning of “natural” and “clean” beauty, the Estée Lauder-backed skincare brand is betting on lab-grown ingredients to propel its growth.
For Haeckels, the Future of Beauty Goes Beyond Natural
Amidst a battle over the meaning of “natural” and “clean” beauty, the Estée Lauder-backed skincare brand is betting on lab-grown ingredients to propel its growth.
Beauty
The Changing Face of Caroline Hirons
Hirons is arguably the most important figure in British beauty, but she’ll test the limit of her authority as she transitions from skin care expert to brand founder with her new line Skin Rocks.
The Changing Face of Caroline Hirons
Hirons is arguably the most important figure in British beauty, but she’ll test the limit of her authority as she transitions from skin care expert to brand founder with her new line Skin Rocks.
Beauty
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With the ‘Bold Glamour’ Filter
The TikTok filter went viral this week, further distorting our perceptions of reality.
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With the ‘Bold Glamour’ Filter
The TikTok filter went viral this week, further distorting our perceptions of reality.
Global Markets
BoF Insights | How Middle East Consumers Shop Fashion, Explained
An analysis of consumers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia from BoF Insights reveals what’s at stake for both local and global brands in an industry in the midst of vast change.
BoF Insights | How Middle East Consumers Shop Fashion, Explained
An analysis of consumers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia from BoF Insights reveals what’s at stake for both local and global brands in an industry in the midst of vast change.
Beauty
Kering’s Next Frontier: Beauty
The Gucci owner has hired former Estée Lauder executive Raffaella Cornaggia to lead its new beauty division, echoing the formation of the group’s eyewear unit in 2014. Why now for beauty and does this mean the beginning of the end of the licensing model for luxury brands?
Kering’s Next Frontier: Beauty
The Gucci owner has hired former Estée Lauder executive Raffaella Cornaggia to lead its new beauty division, echoing the formation of the group’s eyewear unit in 2014. Why now for beauty and does this mean the beginning of the end of the licensing model for luxury brands?
Beauty
Case Study | Inside Beauty’s Biggest Disruptor
E.l.f.’s story is about how an upstart-turned-industry juggernaut brought its growth ambitions to life, with some tough lessons along the way.
Case Study | Inside Beauty’s Biggest Disruptor
E.l.f.’s story is about how an upstart-turned-industry juggernaut brought its growth ambitions to life, with some tough lessons along the way.
Beauty
Emily Weiss Is the LeBron James of Beauty
Glossier entering Sephora is analogous to LeBron James joining the Miami Heat in 2010. Hear me out.
Emily Weiss Is the LeBron James of Beauty
Glossier entering Sephora is analogous to LeBron James joining the Miami Heat in 2010. Hear me out.
Beauty
Glossier’s Comeback Plan
After a rough few years, the beauty brand is opening a new SoHo flagship, will soon launch at Sephora and is planning a busy slate of product releases. Sources say sales of $275 million this year aren’t out of the question.
Glossier’s Comeback Plan
After a rough few years, the beauty brand is opening a new SoHo flagship, will soon launch at Sephora and is planning a busy slate of product releases. Sources say sales of $275 million this year aren’t out of the question.
Beauty
Why the World’s Biggest Beauty Company Is Moving Upmarket
L’Oréal is reinforcing its high-end focus under CEO Nicolas Hieronimus.
Why the World’s Biggest Beauty Company Is Moving Upmarket
L’Oréal is reinforcing its high-end focus under CEO Nicolas Hieronimus.
Beauty
Shiseido’s Announces New Growth Strategy, Sees Fiscal Year Profits Fall
The beauty company reported on Friday that full-year sales grew by 5.7 percent for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, to approximately 1.07 trillion yen, or $8.1 billion.
Shiseido’s Announces New Growth Strategy, Sees Fiscal Year Profits Fall
The beauty company reported on Friday that full-year sales grew by 5.7 percent for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, to approximately 1.07 trillion yen, or $8.1 billion.
Beauty
US Demand Boosts L’Oréal Fourth-Quarter Sales, China Weighs
L’Oréal posted 8.1 percent sales growth in the fourth quarter, a touch slower than in the previous three months, with firm demand in the United States and Europe helping to offset the dent from coronavirus disruptions in China.
US Demand Boosts L’Oréal Fourth-Quarter Sales, China Weighs
L’Oréal posted 8.1 percent sales growth in the fourth quarter, a touch slower than in the previous three months, with firm demand in the United States and Europe helping to offset the dent from coronavirus disruptions in China.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.