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.
News & Analysis
Fashion News, Analysis and Business Intelligence from the leading digital authority on the global fashion industry.
Should We Still Go Shopping (Online)?
"It has become a moral question as much as a consumer issue."
Coronavirus Is Widening the Corporate Digital Divide
"The competitive advantage belongs to those who can smoothly transition to remote work."
The Struggle to Get Paid Sick Leave at Amazon
"Some workers describe a confusing process to getting paid."
Inside the Rise of Inclusive Fitness
"The founders of the UK’s first black fitness festival on creating a body-positive environment."
Not Just a Label’s Strategy to Support Emerging Designers
Recognising the commercial potential of a global creative class of emerging designers, NJAL positions its community as an international cloud solution for creative needs, and has tailored a membership programme to equip designers with the tools they need today.
The Cost of Coronavirus to Fashion Retail
"The industry will require rapid support from the government for it to be able to bounce back."
Amazon’s New ‘Essential Items’ Policy Is Devastating Sellers
"Small businesses are already feeling the pinch."
How Retailers Stay Afloat During Unprecedented Mass Closures
"Profits are taking a back seat to cash needs."
The Creation and the Myth of Kanye West
"A look at the designer's bigger-than-ever plans."
For YouTubers, Quarantine Content Is the New Normal
"TV shows and movie production have shut down, but for YouTubers, the vlog must go on."
Fashion Influencers Are Navigating What Content Looks Like During a Pandemic
"Many of the industry’s content creators face existential questions."
How Will Italy’s Factory Shutdown Impact Its Fashion?
"The chairman of the Camera Nazionale della Moda weighs in."
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.