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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Fashion News, Analysis and Business Intelligence from the leading digital authority on the global fashion industry.
Hong Kong Designers on Their Survival Tactics
"For many, it’s adapt or die."
How to Make Your Own Mask
"Two design professors share tips for making safe, comfortable masks at home."
#BoFLIVE: How to Pivot Your Skill Set with Gabriele Hackworthy
Catch up on the Q&A discussion with Jimmy Choo's Gabriele Hackworthy on pivoting your skills and reimagining the potential of your skill set to find both interim employment and future opportunities.
Everyone Is Trying to Sell Medical Masks
"With protective gear in short supply, speculators are finding customers on LinkedIn."
How to Foster Better Working Relationships Under Quarantine
"Here’s how to put different habits in place to connect."
The Crash of the $8.5 Billion Global Flower Trade
"The Covid-19 crisis is reaching into Dutch auction halls and Kenyan rose fields."
In China, Mask Making Is Big Money
"An influx of new companies to the market has led to a dilution of quality."
Jimmy Webb, Purveyor of Punk Fashion, Is Dead at 62
"He was a proud bearer of the punk-glam torch."
#BoFLIVE: The Next Wave of Luxury E-Commerce
A live discussion and audience Q&A on what's next for luxury retail as once-groundbreaking multi-brand giants face significant changes in consumer behaviour — and a growing, diverse stable of competitors.
#BoFLIVE: The Future of PR
A live discussion and audience Q&A on what it takes to help brands manage their image and reach consumers.
Connecting With Customers in Times of Crisis
"Companies that lead with empathy can strengthen consumer relationships."
Fashion and Beauty Editors Are Getting Product to Frontline Workers
"They are leveraging their connections to get donations to hospitals in need."
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.