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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How Benefit Defied Makeup's Decline
The LVMH-owned beauty company is the only top 10 prestige makeup brand in growth mode in the US, thanks to wacky influencer collaborations and a dedication to eyebrows.
How Violet Chachki Made the Leap From Drag to High Fashion
"Whether she realises her impact or not, shows like Violet’s -- and drag as an artform in general -- play a pivotal part in shaping how young queer
Why Brands Keep Emailing You to Ask How You Feel About Them
"The obvious question is: do you really think we feel anything?"
Beautycon Evolves Beyond Makeup
"Yes, there are Instagrammable ball pits and cotton candy, but the space also boasts three smaller stages for discussions and demos, each with a
A Man For All Seasons: Inside the World of Tom Ford
"'Making other people beautiful, the search for perfection, the need to see women look like elegant beings—that drives him'"
Alibaba’s Strong Results Suggest Chinese Consumers Are Still Spending
"Analysts say the trade war with the United States has prompted shoppers to become more selective, and many have switched to buying domestic brands
Power Moves | Anna Wintour's New Role, Canada Goose Names Design VP
This week, a restructuring of Condé Nast's global leadership sees the addition of a new responsibility to Anna Wintour's job title, while Canada Goose taps a new design lead from Columbia Sportswear.
BoF Forges Partnership with the Financial Times
The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce a partnership with the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading news organisations. The FT is leading BoF’s new Series B round and providing support to accelerate the growth of the business.
J.C. Penney Logs Disappointing Sales But CEO Says Change Is Coming
Despite a 9 percent fall in same-store sales in the latest quarter, the department store chain's chief executive foresees a sales turnaround.
Tapestry Shares Tumble as Kate Spade Sales Weaken
Same-stores sales at Kate Spade have declined for at least eight quarters, prompting the company cut back on new store openings for the brand.
Alibaba Defies China Slowdown As Sales Beat Top Estimate
The Chinese e-commerce giant, whose business is predominantly domestic, is riding a surge in internet shopping in defiance of a slowing home economy.
Amazon Faces Backlash for T-Shirts With Hong Kong Democracy Slogans
Chinese social media users have directed their fury at Amazon after discovering T-shirts on its website sporting slogans such as "Free Hong Kong Democracy Now" and "Hong Kong is Not China."
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.