Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
social-media
News & Analysis
Report: Twitter Working on Snapchat-Style Video-Sharing Tool
The Snapchat-style feature will makes it easier to post videos on the Twitter app in a bid to attract more users and cement a nascent turnaround, according to sources.
News & Analysis
Miroslava Duma and Ulyana Sergeenko Accused of Racism, Homophobia and Transphobia
Miroslava Duma has responded to a disturbing video that has emerged of her making homophobic and transphobic comments, shortly after receiving a barrage of criticism for posting a racial slur on Instagram.
News & Analysis
Couture Designer Writes Racial Slur on Note to Blogger
" Miroslava Duma shared it on her Instagram Story and both faced immediate backlash."
News & Analysis
Snapchat to Let Users Share Stories Outside Its Mobile App
The company will let publishers share the material on other websites, with a link that hosts the piece on Snapchat.com.
Media
Shares Fall After Facebook Changes News Feed to Deprioritise Publishers
Facebook said its new ranking system would hurt non-advertising content from publishers and brands, like news stories and viral video posts, but not change the ranking of advertising that has been paid for.
China
Chinese Reality Shows Boost Brands
Chinese reality shows are becoming a powerful platform for brands like Victoria’s Secret. But the market has its challenges.
China
Keeping Pace With the Changing Chinese Consumer
In this month’s China Edit, as Chinese consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high, some trends are worth watching for fashion and beauty brands.
News & Analysis
Dior, Hermès and Louis Vuitton Are 2017's Most Buzzed-About Designers on Instagram
Data released by Instagram as part of its 'Year in Review' reveals the most popular brands on the photo and video sharing app, as measured by followers, engagement and buzz.
Technology
Céline Taps Into China’s WeChat Boom
The luxury brand has officially joined WeChat, China’s most influential social media platform, which is key to reaching the country’s digitally savvy consumers.
News & Analysis
Fashion Wakes Up to Podcasts
Podcasts are one of the fastest growing forms of media, although monetisation remains a challenge. Can fashion make a successful go of it?
Marketing
What Makes A Great Instagram Campaign?
In partnership with Instagram, BoF looks at three winning case studies from Louis Vuitton, Adidas and Michael Kors.
News & Analysis
Facebook Tests New Business Features in Bid to Monetise WhatsApp
The messaging service is testing new tools that will connect businesses and consumers, with the intent of charging companies in the future.
The News in Brief
Sycamore Said to Near Deal to Sell Boots
The private equity firm is nearing a deal, valued at $9 billion, to sell the UK health and beauty retail business to the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family, a source told Bloomberg.
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Luca de Meo Says Italy Remains Key, Rules Out Production Shift
The Kering CEO also denied any interest in buying a minority stake in Armani, adding that the group was focusing on other challenges.
H&M, Adidas and Inditex Back New Effort to Address ‘Waste Colonialism’
The new initiative will explore how the industry can take responsibility for the millions of used and unsold garments exported to secondhand markets around the world.
Dyson’s $499 AI Toothbrush Sees Rocky Debut
The UK firm blamed a production error resulting in ‘water seepage’ for the disappearance of its newly launched camera-equipped toothbrush from stores.
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.
Novo Buys Rights to Early Obesity Pill For $2.6 Billion
The Wegovy maker has signed a deal to license an experimental obesity pill from China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as it seeks to regain share of the global GLP-1 market.