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.
Solving the Digital and Analytics Scale-Up Challenge in Consumer Goods
"Many consumer-goods companies have entered the digital and analytics race, but very few are scaling impact."
How Spas Are Being Reinvented
"Virtual reality headsets are now not just pampering but also ‘transporting’ clients."
How Hong Kong’s Designers Are Navigating Covid-19
"Brands are struggling to navigate this challenging time in fashion."
More Companies Want to Be 'Carbon Neutral.' What Does That Mean?
"Terms like 'carbon negative' and 'climate positive' have recently popped up in branding."
The Coronavirus' Effect on the Fashion Industry Reveals Flaws in the Global Economy
"It's exposing the world's reliance on China for manufacturing and as a marketplace."
Everyone’s a Curator Now
"When everything is ‘curated,’ what does the word even mean?"
How Trash Took Over the Fashion Industry
"Waste has been heralded as the industry’s new frontier."
Why Luxury Brands Must Embrace Digital Outlets
"Major players must branch out into the global market."
The Race to Kill Instagram’s Nostalgia Accounts
"Within a month, two of Instagram’s nostalgia accounts have been wiped clean off the platform."
Why Are Beauty Brands Still Investing in Fashion Week?
"Sponsoring a show doesn't come cheap."
Lawmakers Propose Making E-Commerce Companies Liable for Counterfeits
"A bipartisan House bill aims to stem the flow of fake goods from China."
Workplaces — Not Women — Need to Change to Improve Equality
"It’s time to stop telling women to adapt to male-dominated workplaces."
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.