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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Michelle Phan Was YouTube’s Biggest Beauty Star. Then She Vanished.
"I was at the height of the party. And that’s when you want to leave."
How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground
The industry has long treated climate initiatives as a secondary concern, but as scrutiny from consumers and regulators heats up, finding a way to strike the delicate balance between environmental impact and growth is becoming a business imperative.
Tmall: An Incubator for China’s Emerging Designers
BoF meets with Tmall executives and four designers showing as part of the marketplace’s ‘China Cool’ programme to discuss the growing influence of Chinese designers.
Farfetch: Relationship with Off-White Will Last At Least Through 2026
The luxury marketplace acquired New Guards Group, the Milanese company which operates but does not own Virgil Abloh’s brand, in August to control its retail sales online.
Welcome to Season 2 of Drive: Stories of Sustainable Entrepreneurship
In a new season of our entrepreneurship podcast series, we hear from six of fashion’s most dynamic sustainable entrepreneurs — Allbirds’ Tim Brown, Eileen Fisher, Everlane’s Michael Preysman, Reformation's Yael Aflalo, Ganni’s and Noah's founders — to hear what it takes to make successful businesses sustainable.
Can Influencers Sell Beauty Better Than Brands?
E-commerce first brands like Il Makiage, sick of customers buying beauty offline, are hoping influencers and a new technology platform can change shopping behaviour. While making content creators rich in the process.
Richemont Buys Buccellati to Bolster Jewellery Business
The Swiss luxury-goods maker bought the Italian jewellery maison from Chinese investment company Gangtai Group for an undisclosed price.
Walmart Received Outside Interest in JetBlack Unit
The discussions come amid a broader reorganisation of Walmart’s money-losing e-commerce unit, bringing it more firmly under the control of the retailer's core stores division.
Power Moves | Moda Operandi Appoints CTO, Burberry Adds to Board of Directors
This week, Moda Operandi taps Walmart for chief technology officer, while Burberry adds former BET Networks CEO Debra Lee to its board.
Paco Rabanne to Debut Menswear in Paris
The launch marks the latest step of the brand's 'One Rabanne' strategy, designed to unify its fashion and fragrance businesses.
French Billionaire Arnault Calls Greta Thunberg ‘Demoralising’
The remarks came two days after the 16-year-old Thunberg scolded heads of state at a United Nations summit in New York for doing too little to fight global warming.
Shopify Stocks Fall for 8th Consecutive Day
Ongoing investor rotation from growth to value doesn’t appear to be losing steam, meaning further declines could be in store for the e-commerce company.
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.