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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The Hidden Network Churning Out Celebrity and Influencer Beauty Lines
Every celebrity wants to launch the next Kylie Cosmetics or Fenty Beauty. But few want to put in the work required to build a brand from scratch. BoF takes a look at the growing field of companies that develop beauty lines for famous faces.
Alibaba Group President Faces Criminal Charges in Malaysian Bond Scandal
Michael Evans, like 16 others charged, now faces custodial sentences and criminal fines in a case with global ramifications.
Korean Cosmetics Firm in Hot Water Over Video Praising Japan in Trade Row
Kolmar Korea apologised after its chairman showed employees a video praising Japan's prime minister amid a bitter trade row between the two Asian nations.
Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem
The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.
More Than an Influential Face: How Social Media Stars Are Diversifying
The influencer economy is changing and top content creators are evolving, building businesses that don’t rely on their likeness.
Zalando and Amazon Face Soaring Return Rates Among German Consumers
The e-commerce retailers are forced to rethink return strategies as German consumers send back 5.5 billion euros worth of goods.
Power Moves | Ports 1961 Taps Fabien Baron and Karl Templer, Nylon Appoints Editorial Director
This week, Ports 1961 makes new hires as part of the brand’s creative turnaround strategy, while Nylon hires its editorial director from Fashionista.
Billionaire Wexner Says Epstein Misappropriated ‘Vast Sums’
Epstein for years helped manage Wexner’s finances and was affiliated with several other entities tied to the billionaire, including the Wexner Foundation.
Tod's Family Owner to Keep Investing Despite Falling Sales
Group sales fell to €454.6 million in the first half of the year, 4.7 percent below the same period in 2018.
Barneys New York: What Happens Now?
After filing for bankruptcy protection, the luxury retailer aims to restructure its business and find a new owner. But where does that leave the brands it sells?
EssilorLuxottica Looks to Further Deals After GrandVision Purchase
After recently diffusing internal leadership rivalries and acquiring Grandvision for $8 billion, the Franco-Italian eyewear group is setting its sights on Asia, Africa and Latin America for expansion.
Stephen Ross’s Planned Trump Fundraiser Draws Calls for Boycotts
"Fashion designer Prabal Gurung tweeted that had decided not to use the site as a venue for a show during New York Fashion Week."
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.