Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal Against Charity Trustee Ban
A London tribunal ruled that the misuse of funds at the charity the supermodel founded had been concealed from her.
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Their Met Gala, Their Way.
"Why a group of internet kids are about to hold the biggest fashion party of the year."
How Covid-19 Could Change the Retail Landscape
"The high streets might be altered forever, and not for the better."
Fashion Covers Reflect the Era of Coronavirus
"Editors’ attempts to strike the right tone are set to transform glossy magazines."
Covid-19 Is Set to Unleash a Wave of Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
"The vultures are already beginning to circle as Covid-19 leaves weaker companies in distress."
What Struggling Beauty Brands Can Learn From China
"The coronavirus outbreak has put services and treatments on indefinite hold."
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli Talks Couture, Campaigns and What’s Next
"The creative director shares his experience of lockdown outside of Rome."
#BoFLIVE: Independent Designers on Their New Reality
Catch up on the live discussion and audience Q&A on how the industry's self-made labels are navigating this unprecedented pandemic, exclusively for BoF Professional Members.
#BoFLIVE: Maria Sharapova on Facing Difficult Challenges
Catch up on the live discussion with the retired tennis player, where she shares lessons on mental strength, discipline and resilience.
How Retailers Retooled Podcasts to Connect With Customers
"Consumers can more easily get emotionally invested."
The Pandemic Will Change American Retail Forever
"The pandemic is already reshaping American retail, who will emerge intact and who will not?"
Anna Wintour Made Condé Nast the Embodiment of Boomer Excess. Can It Change to Meet This Crisis?
"The lavish lifestyles of the great media figures of a generation seem ill suited to the moment."
The Covid-19 Pandemic Is Sparking an Era of ‘Smart Generosity’
"Four ways companies with purpose are finding ways to stand up."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
EssilorLuxottica Starts Buyback to Bolster Stock After Heir Exit
The brand plans to buy back more than €800 million ($932 million) of stock, seeking to bolster investor confidence after a slide in its shares and the exit of an heir of the eyewear maker’s founder from his management roles.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.