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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Power Moves | Benefit Cosmetics Appoints CEO, StockX Hires CMO
This week, Benefit Cosmetics names its replacement for outgoing CEO Jean-André Rougeot, while StockX appoints its first ever CMO.
From Recycled Leather to Natural Dyes, Fashion Tries to Limit Environmental Damage
Brands like Badgley Mischka and Zero + Maria Cornejo are shifting how they produce their garments to cut waste and be more sustainable.
High-Low Collaborations Democratised Fashion. But What Did They Do For the Designers?
Target gave independent brands the opportunity to make some money and gain exposure. In the long term, however, the cheap-chic retailer is the real winner.
Act N.1: Milan’s Multicultural Upstarts
Designers Luca Lin and Galib Gassanoff have developed in unique punk-meets-precious signature rooted in Chinese art and Azerbaijani craft.
Banana Republic Looks to Skin Tone and Size Inclusivity for Turnaround
The preppy clothing chain, which has posted three straight quarters of declining same-store sales, is under increasing pressure to reinvent itself as Gap prepares to split from Old Navy.
Is Third Time a Charm for Thakoon?
The designer, whose brand is now owned by direct-to-consumer cashmere label Naadam, is hoping he can crack the code on affordable designer basics.
Inside (Another) Remaking of Jil Sander
The beloved but beleaguered brand has suffered from a series of short-lived reinventions. Now, under the watch of exacting co-creative directors Lucie and Luke Meier, business is growing steadily.
Forever 21 in Talks to Give Landlords a Stake in Bankruptcy
Sources say the ailing fast-fashion retailer is in talks with Simon Property Group Inc. and Brookfield Property Partners LP about the proposal, which would be part of a bankruptcy filing.
Walmart Revives Defunct Fashion Brand Scoop
In its quest to go upmarket, Walmart will position the defunct Scoop label as a private fashion brand.
British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class
From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.
Demna Gvasalia’s Exit From Vetements Marks the End of a Fashion Cycle
The once-white-hot label, where the Georgian designer made his name before becoming creative director of Balenciaga, was the poster child for the rise of luxury streetwear.
Toby Bateman Exiting Mr Porter Amid Talent Exodus at YNAP
The YNAP menswear site’s longtime managing director is the most recent to leave the Richemont-owned group, which has experienced a string of senior departures, according to multiple sources.
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.