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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What Brands Need to Know About Chinese Airport Travelers
"Mall attractions help to diversify the functionality of the airport, transforming it into a tourist attraction and shopping destination."
Giorgio Armani on Billionaire Bashing, Throwaway Culture – and Choosing His Successor
"My values have always been in a way sustainable – I’ve never done things to be thrown away after one season."
Can Department Stores Avoid the Same Fate as Barneys New York By Courting Gen Z?
"Members of Generation Z represent some of the savviest shoppers in the world, and the amount of information they have access to when comparison
Fashion Retailers Search for Fixes for the Post-Holiday Return Season
"This year, the regret-and-return cycle will churn faster too."
Faux Fur vs. Real Fur: Which Is More Sustainable?
"I just can't get behind buying fake fur made of synthetic bits"
How Kim Jones Harnessed the Power of Collaboration to Transform Dior
"Shawn Stussy is only the latest in a long string of collabs that have seen the iconic atelier completely transformed. "
Will Hong Kong Recession Kick Start a Second-hand Market?
"Our robust business model as an online resale platform disrupted the industry and has proven to thrive in tough economic times."
What Do Consumers Want for the Holidays? A Better Environment
"Your consumer is going to know if you're only doing this just to get their attention."
China Launches Mandatory Face Scans for Mobile Users
"The policy is part of a broader push by the Chinese government to limit people’s ability to stay anonymous online. "
Is Digital Distraction as Bad as You Think It Is?
"We need to also acknowledge that today’s technologies can make us more connected than ever before."
'The Hoodie' Exhibition Explores Fashion’s Last Truly Political Garment
"The hoodie is a symbol of youth culture, subculture, social inequality, racism, privacy, fear, and style."
The ‘Amazon Effect’ Is Flooding a Struggling Recycling System With Cardboard
"US Postal Service deliveries have doubled to 6.2 billion in 2018, from 3.1 billion in 2009."
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.