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.
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The Palestinian Sneaker Brand Trying to Turn Social Impact Into a Scalable Business
Resolute RGL has built a celebrity following for its luxury sneakers embellished with traditional tatreez embroidery. With $1.3 million in new funding and its first pop-up in New York, the brand co-founded by Oscar winner Basel Adra is eyeing its next stage of growth.
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How a Bangladeshi Garment Maker Is Surviving a War-Fuelled Energy Crisis
Conflict in the Middle East is ratcheting up energy costs and hampering production in many of fashion's key production hubs.
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Worldview | India’s Tata Faces Boardroom Battle Over Potential IPO
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saudi trade routes disrupted by regional conflict, the closure of Turkish denim mill Orta and Cue’s collapse in Australia.
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India’s Fitness Boom Lifts Sportswear Market
As style-conscious Indians flock to a growing number of gyms, sports clubs and marathons, global activewear brands are stepping up expansion to capitalise on changing attitudes towards health and exercise.
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Inside Hong Kong’s Strategy to Become Asia’s Fashion ‘Super-Connector’
Following the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, BoF speaks to Drew Lai, the government-appointed commissioner for cultural and creative industries, about her strategy to make Hong Kong an ambitious global fashion hub.
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Did Fendi Commit Cultural Appropriation in India? It’s Not That Simple
A reissued Baguette bag sparked outrage online after its product description failed to credit the cultural origins of its mirrored embroidery. Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri has worked for decades with the Mumbai-based artisans who make it.
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Inside Kit Wan Studios’ Multidisciplinary Vision for Hong Kong Fashion
At Hong Kong-based trade show Centrestage, fashion designer and visual artist Kit Wan joined BoF on stage to discuss his path to success, what sets his business apart and the digital-first future of fashion.
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Companies Left China to Dodge US Tariffs. Now Some Are Heading Back
A year after shifting production and sourcing out of China to avoid higher US tariffs, some companies are learning that finding substitutes for the country's factory ecosystem is not so easy.
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Ukrainian Fashion Week Pushes On as Russian Attacks Intensify
Russian attacks delayed shows and sent guests into shelters last week, but the Kyiv event went ahead as brands reported rising domestic sales and a growing international retail presence.
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Opinion: China’s Luxury Setback Leaves Brands Reliant on the US
A renewed slowdown in Chinese luxury spending is raising fears of another false dawn for the sector, increasing brands’ reliance on American consumers and their exposure to a US stock market correction.
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Worldview | Buenos Aires Fashion Week Holds Firm Despite Manufacturing Woes
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s cash-for-gold boom, Brazilian denim giant Vicunha and Cettire’s turbulent year in Australia.
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Opinion: Luxury Should Embrace China’s Secondhand Boom
For fashion houses, ignoring Chinese shoppers’ shifting preference towards luxury resale would be a mistake, writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.
The News in Brief
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.
Oura Delays US IPO
The smart ring maker said on Tuesday it has delayed its US initial public offering, citing market uncertainty.
Maxhosa Africa Brings Pan-Africanism to Paris Fashion Week
Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo’s label is the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar.
Shein Shares Sink to Record Low After Profit Plunge
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s share price fell 12 percent after it reported a steep drop in first-half operating income in its inaugural earnings as a public company.
China’s Golden Week Travel Surge Masks Cautious Consumer Spending
Chinese travellers are booking longer holidays and venturing further afield for this year’s National Day holiday, but that may not translate into higher retail sales.
Revolve Launches Annual Print Magazine
The annual publication, whose inaugural issue features Kendall Jenner, Alex Consani and Teyana Taylor, will be available digitally and in stores.
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.