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.
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Retail
The Year Ahead: Gender-Fluid Fashion Hits the High Street
Gender-fluid fashion will gain greater traction in mainstream markets as brands and retailers reflect changing consumer attitudes towards gender, propelled by Gen-Z. Shifts will materialise in product design and marketing along with in-store and online shopping.
The Year Ahead: Gender-Fluid Fashion Hits the High Street
Gender-fluid fashion will gain greater traction in mainstream markets as brands and retailers reflect changing consumer attitudes towards gender, propelled by Gen-Z. Shifts will materialise in product design and marketing along with in-store and online shopping.
Luxury
Young Adults Living with Parents Fuel Luxury Boom, Morgan Stanley Says
Recent US Census data shows that nearly half of all young adults ages 18 to 29 are living with their parents — the highest level since 1940.
Young Adults Living with Parents Fuel Luxury Boom, Morgan Stanley Says
Recent US Census data shows that nearly half of all young adults ages 18 to 29 are living with their parents — the highest level since 1940.
News & Analysis
BoF VOICES 2022: Creativity and Its Power to Change
From South Korea and Japan to Ghana and Ukraine, speakers including Fast Retailing’s Koji Yanai, photographer Campbell Addy and stylist Julie Pelipas discussed the power of culture and creativity in the fourth session of BoF’s annual conference for big thinkers.
BoF VOICES 2022: Creativity and Its Power to Change
From South Korea and Japan to Ghana and Ukraine, speakers including Fast Retailing’s Koji Yanai, photographer Campbell Addy and stylist Julie Pelipas discussed the power of culture and creativity in the fourth session of BoF’s annual conference for big thinkers.
Retail
The Debrief | Fashion’s Gen-Z Obsession
The BoF Insights team shares details from their recent report on why these young consumers are so crucial to the success of the fashion industry — and what brands can do to woo them.
The Debrief | Fashion’s Gen-Z Obsession
The BoF Insights team shares details from their recent report on why these young consumers are so crucial to the success of the fashion industry — and what brands can do to woo them.
Sports
Inside China’s Burgeoning Streetwear Scene
The country's streetwear market is heating up, attracting both global consumers and major brand collaborations.
Inside China’s Burgeoning Streetwear Scene
The country's streetwear market is heating up, attracting both global consumers and major brand collaborations.
Sports
The Debrief | Is Luxury’s Streetwear Obsession Over?
BoF’s Daniel-Yaw Miller discusses streetwear’s evolution from subculture to high fashion favourite — and whether the aesthetic’s waning influence spells its end.
The Debrief | Is Luxury’s Streetwear Obsession Over?
BoF’s Daniel-Yaw Miller discusses streetwear’s evolution from subculture to high fashion favourite — and whether the aesthetic’s waning influence spells its end.
Workplace & Talent
Quiet Quitting, Labour Hoarding and Other Workplace Trends, Explained
Catchy phrases — like quiet quitting, quiet firing and labour hoarding — to describe how people behave at work is the latest indication of the challenging climate for fashion firms and their employees.
Quiet Quitting, Labour Hoarding and Other Workplace Trends, Explained
Catchy phrases — like quiet quitting, quiet firing and labour hoarding — to describe how people behave at work is the latest indication of the challenging climate for fashion firms and their employees.
Beauty
How Shai Eisenman’s Bubble Broke Through With Gen-Z
Bubble, a Gen-Z obsessed beauty brand, has managed to surpass the eight-figure revenue mark and is chasing $100 million by 2026. This week it debuts a new partnership with Ulta.
How Shai Eisenman’s Bubble Broke Through With Gen-Z
Bubble, a Gen-Z obsessed beauty brand, has managed to surpass the eight-figure revenue mark and is chasing $100 million by 2026. This week it debuts a new partnership with Ulta.
Workplace & Talent
Fashion’s Biggest Gen-Z Hiring Challenge
Retailers will need to get creative to attract Gen-Z talent to ring up sales and stock shelves at stores this holiday season.
Fashion’s Biggest Gen-Z Hiring Challenge
Retailers will need to get creative to attract Gen-Z talent to ring up sales and stock shelves at stores this holiday season.
Technology
How the Internet Disrupted Fashion’s Trend Cycle
The instant access to information and products provided by the internet is changing how we adopt trends and signal status, argues author W. David Marx in “Status and Culture,” leaving us worse off for it.
How the Internet Disrupted Fashion’s Trend Cycle
The instant access to information and products provided by the internet is changing how we adopt trends and signal status, argues author W. David Marx in “Status and Culture,” leaving us worse off for it.
Sports
Is Streetwear Still Cool?
Luxury brands may have pivoted away from sneakers, puffer jackets and hoodies, but new brands like Corteiz and Free The Youth are making the case for street culture’s enduring relevance in fashion.
Is Streetwear Still Cool?
Luxury brands may have pivoted away from sneakers, puffer jackets and hoodies, but new brands like Corteiz and Free The Youth are making the case for street culture’s enduring relevance in fashion.
Sports
Why Brands Are Tapping Unconventional Partners for Big Collaborations
Niche digital publications and online communities are emerging as go-to collaborators for big brands looking to tap into powerful youth-focused audiences.
Why Brands Are Tapping Unconventional Partners for Big Collaborations
Niche digital publications and online communities are emerging as go-to collaborators for big brands looking to tap into powerful youth-focused audiences.
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.