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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Can China’s Mixed-Use Development Model Save US Department Stores?
"As traditional US department stores continue to shutter, China may have a solution."
Will the Millennial Aesthetic Ever End?
"The millennial aesthetic has been enlisted to try to sell anything."
Has Bangladesh Improved Safety Regulations After Its Factory Disaster?
"A power struggle is unfolding over factory safety."
Is Drone Delivery Coming for Fashion?
"Alphabet and Amazon are already actively testing drone deliveries."
Kanye Explains His Return to Paris
"Each one of the pieces here is in its infant stage."
The Common Luxury Pricing Mistakes That Destroy Brands
"One common mistake — surprisingly — is pricing a brand too low."
How Andy Warhol Made Pop Art Fashion
"The legendary artist continues to impact personal style."
Do Luxury Houses Need Fashion Designers?
"Today, the role of visionary fashion designers can be called into question."
You Can Afford That Item You Want — But Should You Buy It?
"What we feel after a purchase isn’t always positive."
Imagine a World Without YouTube
"It’s not a stretch to say it shaped the internet as we know it."
How Can Western Luxury Brands Navigate China Now?
"Brands need to reconfigure their China plans for beyond 2020."
What Is an E-Girl?
"She might be a gamer, a cosplayer, or just spend a lot of time on TikTok."
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.