Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
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Ukraine War: Condé Nast Halts Publishing Operations in Russia
The publishing company announced that it would pause publishing in Russia due to concerns over censorship.
Ukraine War: Condé Nast Halts Publishing Operations in Russia
The publishing company announced that it would pause publishing in Russia due to concerns over censorship.
Ukraine War: Fast Retailing Pledges to Stay in Russia
The Uniqlo owner said it will continue to operate in Russia, even international pressure in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine sees waves of companies pull out.
Ukraine War: Fast Retailing Pledges to Stay in Russia
The Uniqlo owner said it will continue to operate in Russia, even international pressure in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine sees waves of companies pull out.
As the Crisis Deepens, Fashion Adjusts Its Approach to Russia and Ukraine
This week, everyone will be talking about the war in Ukraine and fashion’s response, plus the state of the secondhand market.
As the Crisis Deepens, Fashion Adjusts Its Approach to Russia and Ukraine
This week, everyone will be talking about the war in Ukraine and fashion’s response, plus the state of the secondhand market.
Unpacking Luxury’s Response to the War in Ukraine
Whether or not brands keep doing business in Russia is largely being driven by logistical challenges rather than moral commitments.
Unpacking Luxury’s Response to the War in Ukraine
Whether or not brands keep doing business in Russia is largely being driven by logistical challenges rather than moral commitments.
Ukraine War: Prada, Moncler and Hermès to Suspend Retail in Russia
Companies are also continuing to pledge humanitarian aid, while the LVMH Prize said it will offer support to its three former semi-finalists from Ukraine Friday.
Ukraine War: Prada, Moncler and Hermès to Suspend Retail in Russia
Companies are also continuing to pledge humanitarian aid, while the LVMH Prize said it will offer support to its three former semi-finalists from Ukraine Friday.
Ukraine War: British Fashion Council Calls on Businesses to Take a Stance
Brands continue to pull back from Russia as sanctions challenge shipments, while Coperni dedicated its Paris Fashion Week show to its Ukrainian tailoring manufacturer.
Ukraine War: British Fashion Council Calls on Businesses to Take a Stance
Brands continue to pull back from Russia as sanctions challenge shipments, while Coperni dedicated its Paris Fashion Week show to its Ukrainian tailoring manufacturer.
Rich Russians Spend Big on Luxury to Stop Savings Melting Away
As sanctions take their toll, Russia’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.
Rich Russians Spend Big on Luxury to Stop Savings Melting Away
As sanctions take their toll, Russia’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.
Ukraine War: H&M Suspends Sales, Burberry Halts Shipments to Russia
A growing number of brands are halting deliveries, with a handful saying they will suspend sales.
Ukraine War: H&M Suspends Sales, Burberry Halts Shipments to Russia
A growing number of brands are halting deliveries, with a handful saying they will suspend sales.
‘Our Creativity Is Impossible to Kill’
As Ukraine faces its darkest hour, the country’s fashion community is asking the wider industry to act.
‘Our Creativity Is Impossible to Kill’
As Ukraine faces its darkest hour, the country’s fashion community is asking the wider industry to act.
Nike, YNAP Halt Shipping to Russia
The latest news on fashion’s response to the war in Ukraine.
Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant
With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer the fashion category.
Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant
With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer the fashion category.
Fashion Week in the Fog of War: To Speak Up or Stay Silent?
The fashion industry should use both its soft power and economic heft to pressure Russia and support the people of Ukraine, writes Imran Amed.
Fashion Week in the Fog of War: To Speak Up or Stay Silent?
The fashion industry should use both its soft power and economic heft to pressure Russia and support the people of Ukraine, writes Imran Amed.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
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.
Indian Textile Stocks Outperform on Trade Deal Optimism
Suppliers to retailers including Gap and Walmart are beating the broader market as investors bet India’s new trade agreements and shifting sourcing patterns will boost exports.