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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Coronavirus or No Coronavirus, the Met Gala Is Still On
"Fashion brands are canceling events, but the year’s biggest party is still on."
Italy’s Luxury Manufacturing Is Grappling With a Nationwide Lockdown
"As the crisis grows, global luxury sales are plummeting."
The LVMH Prize Finalists for 2020 Are Here
"The jury includes Rihanna, Virgil Abloh, Stella McCartney and Jonathan Anderson."
How Outdoor Voices, a Start-Up Darling, Imploded
"Outdoor Voices became a lifestyle choice as much as a clothing brand."
The Gummy Vitamin Boom Doesn't Seem to Be Slowing Down Anytime Soon
"As the line between supplement and candy continues to blur, what does this mean for consumers?"
Why it’s a Mistake to Define Luxury By Price
"Defining a luxury brand by its high prices cannot replace the value a brand creates."
Dressing for the Surveillance Age
"Can stealth streetwear evade electronic eyes?"
How Music Merch Took Over Fashion
"An overview of the rising demand for logo-adorned merchandise."
How to Restart Your Stalled Digital Transformation
"Most digital initiatives sputter before they take full effect, but usually for reasons within our control."
China’s Tight Grip on Supply Networks
"Companies that got out of China before coronavirus are still tangled in its supply chains."
Can Amazon’s New Luxury Platform Challenge Alibaba’s?
"So far, Amazon’s newest luxury endeavour hasn’t taken off."
How to Make Money in Your Sleep
"TikTok users are going viral and even making cash by live-streaming themselves overnight."
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.