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The British leather-goods seller has named Luc Goidadin, formerly chief design officer at Burberry, as creative director, as it seeks to reinvigorate its brand image. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2BJpB75

Teenager with scalp condition shaves her head after being attacked by bullies, feels ‘free’

Teenager with scalp condition shaves her head after being attacked by bullies, feels ‘free’ A Tennessee high school student attacked by bullies who pulled off her wig says she has taken back control by shaving her head.

Teenager with scalp condition shaves her head after being attacked by bullies, feels ‘free’

On Road to Autumn IPO, Farfetch Inks Middle East Deal

The fashion ‘unicorn’ has entered into a joint venture with Chalhoub Group ahead of a $5 billion IPO that is set for September 2018, according to sources close to the deal. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2E07OxV

5 Styling Tweaks to Make Right Now

By HAYLEY PHELAN from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rWEPpF Fashion and Apparel, Shopping and Retail

Official sweater of Norwegian Olympic ski team features symbol used by neo-Nazi group

Official sweater of Norwegian Olympic ski team features symbol used by neo-Nazi group The official Olympic sweaters of Norway’s Alpine skiing team are leaving some of the athletes cold — all because of a pattern plastered throughout the garment.

Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie, and Kate Middleton’s engagement rings: Everything you need to know

Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie, and Kate Middleton’s engagement rings: Everything you need to know Diamonds, sparkles and gems galore.

Marchesa Cancels New York Fashion Week Show

The luxe womenswear brand has cancelled its show, which was scheduled to take place at New York Fashion Week. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2Gw8Cch

Ferragamo Full-Year Sales Drop 3.1 Percent as Inventory Clearance Continues

The Florence-based company's core profit margins have been falling year-on-year. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2rTpPZH

H&M's Store Closures to Surge as Retailer Shifts Strategy

The number of store closures by H&M will surge to the highest level in at least two decades, as customers abandon physical stores and increasingly shop online. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2GxU6kl

Bill would charge owners of wandering chickens with trespassing

Bill would charge owners of wandering chickens with trespassing Birds of a feather may flock together, but the legislature would charge owners if they flee.

Melania Trump’s State of the Union outfit: personal statement, or just a nice suit?

Melania Trump’s State of the Union outfit: personal statement, or just a nice suit? FLOTUS' ivory Dior pantsuit has sparked great debate.

Alibaba Lures Older Shoppers as Market Slows

As broader growth in online retail revenues slow, the e-commerce giant looks to the older generation in China with its elderly friendly Taobao app. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2E4HXVm

Social Goods | Modelling Agencies Enabled Sexual Predators, Zara Appropriated Indian Garments

This week, former agent says she and her colleagues knew about predatory photographers, while Zara appropriates the traditional Indian lungi. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DR7EWf

It’s the Little Things, Like Coffee, Cocktails and Listening

By ALIX STRAUSS from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E2EW7W Weddings and Engagements, Marriages

This tiny denim 'waist belt' costs $400

This tiny denim 'waist belt' costs $400 Apparently less is more.

China's Young Shoppers Breathe New Life Into Luxury Market

The shift to Millennials, who pushed the Chinese market up to $22.07 billion in sales last year, spurred the rise of new areas such as luxury streetwear. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DRL9ER

Nutritionist claims pizza can be a healthier breakfast than cereal

Nutritionist claims pizza can be a healthier breakfast than cereal Looking to start your day off with a nutritious meal? Forget Cheerios. Instead, reach for a slice of pizza, says one dietitian.

Millennial Moms-to-Be Don’t Hide the Bump

By KATHERINE BERNARD from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E4aNVS Fashion and Apparel, Shopping and Retail

Indonesia's Aceh Orders Muslim Stewardesses to Wear Headscarves

Female stewardesses on budget carriers such as Malaysia’s AirAsia and Firefly will have to wear headscarves when flying into the ultra-conservative Islamic region. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2noxw5C

H&M's Biggest Profit Drop in Six Years Puts CEO Under Pressure

H&M's drop in profits adds pressure on chief executive Karl-Johan Persson, who is trying to right the ailing clothing chain after recent slip-ups. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DQ6Gt9

Walmart in Talks to Buy Minority Stake in India's Flipkart

Sources say Walmart could buy a 15 percent to 20 percent stake in Amazon.com Inc's main competitor in India. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2Eoo6hG

Italy's Safilo Struggled in 2017 After Losing Gucci License

The world's second-largest eyewear group's adjusted core profit is set to halve from a year earlier. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2GwAEEt

Banana Republic customers threaten to boycott after discounted orders are canceled

Banana Republic customers threaten to boycott after discounted orders are canceled More than a few Banana Republic’s shoppers are angry with the retailer after the store failed to honor a $50-off promotion on Monday morning.

LuLaRoe under fire for defending retailer's video mocking disabled people

LuLaRoe under fire for defending retailer's video mocking disabled people LuLaRoe has defended an independent retailer who mocked people with disabilities, sparking a backlash with the public and severing a partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society.

The ‘Black Panther’ Red Carpet Put Every Other Hollywood Premiere to Shame

By MATTHEW SCHNEIER from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EnuWUC

Who Needs Chocolate? 10 Gifts for the Ones You Love

By MARIANNE ROHRLICH from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GyPnPm Gifts, Weddings and Engagements, Valentine's Day

A Clothing Line Based on Her Great Grandmother’s Aprons

By RACHEL FELDER from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E2yfmI Fashion and Apparel

Kate Middleton donated seven inches of hair for pediatric cancer wigs, says charity

Kate Middleton donated seven inches of hair for pediatric cancer wigs, says charity Her most recent chop went straight to a good cause.

Swedish teen 'in shock' after being bloodied at nightclub after rejecting man who groped her

Swedish teen 'in shock' after being bloodied at nightclub after rejecting man who groped her He allegedly punched her in the face and hit her over the head with a bottle.

Bits & Bytes | Nike's Algorithm-Designed Sneaker, Amazon Raises Seller Fees

This week, Nike's Epic React Flyknit trainer is designed by algorithms, while Amazon raises fees for third-party apparel sellers. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DYnrFW

Nearly half of Americans have already given up their fitness resolutions

Nearly half of Americans have already given up their fitness resolutions Turns out, gymtimidation is real.

SMCP Fourth-Quarter Sales Rise, Confirms Financial Targets

The French fashion group reported higher fourth-quarter revenues, driven by brisk holiday season trading and store openings, and confirmed its full-year financial targets for earnings growth. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2nlPSE9

Swatch Says Its Low-End Brands Are Sweeping Up Market Share

Switzerland’s largest watchmaker reported an increase in profit for the first time in four years, thanks to growth at Tissot and its namesake brand. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2GrogFI

Mulberry Committed to Manufacturing in UK Despite High Costs

The luxury handbag maker is committed to manufacturing in Britain, even as it grapples with higher costs since the Brexit vote, and is considering opening another factory in England. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2FsutzS

Luxottica Forecasts Strong Growth After Sales Meet Guidance

The world's biggest eyewear maker sees 2017 adjusted net income growing strongly after a robust fourth quarter helped it to meet its full-year sales guidance. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DNrp59

Funny sign suggests yoga enthusiasts bend over to pick up their dog poo

Funny sign suggests yoga enthusiasts bend over to pick up their dog poo "Known as the downward dog position"

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2rQaBof

Avon Shares Rise as Shareholders Call for Sale

The group said they were "extremely disappointed" with the board's failure to address falling shareholder value and to hire a new chief executive. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2nophFR

Amazon Expands Delivery Trial That Could Hurt FedEx and UPS

Amazon will oversee pickup of packages from warehouses of third-party merchants selling goods on the site and the delivery to customers’ homes, work that is now often handled by UPS and FedEx. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2nmm6hS

Woman sues Walmart over beauty product placement, says retailer is promoting 'racial stereotype'

Woman sues Walmart over beauty product placement, says retailer is promoting 'racial stereotype' A woman is suing Walmart over racial discrimination for its alleged beauty product practices.

At the Grammy Awards, White Roses Paled in Comparison to Kesha Rose

By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2El23bW Fashion and Apparel, Grammy Awards

Careers Counsel | 10 Powerful Ways Women Can Succeed in a Male-Dominated World

Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DHl9HV

Announcing Gap Inc. as a New Partner on BoF Careers

Welcoming Gap Inc. and its daughter-brands Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta and Intermix to BoF Careers, the global market place for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2Ej58sQ

Barneys New York Joins BoF Careers

Welcoming the luxury retailer to BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2BAAfx0

Juicy Couture to Make NYFW Debut

The 2000s brand known for its velour tracksuits plots a comeback. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DHjKkI

2018 Grammys Red Carpet: See All the Arrivals

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nnRqN4 Grammy Awards, Fashion and Apparel

2018 Grammys Red Carpet Arrivals: See All the Action

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rM8n9E Grammy Awards, Fashion and Apparel

Health nuts and skeptics shell out hundreds on Goops' health summit

Health nuts and skeptics shell out hundreds on Goops' health summit Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop health summit came to town Saturday, with the actress hawking potions, lotions and arguably dangerous medical notions.

Hope Hicks turns heads at World Economic Forum

Hope Hicks turns heads at World Economic Forum Hope Hicks has a habit of turning heads — and she proved it once again at the World Economic Forum on Friday.

IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dead at 91, company says

IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dead at 91, company says Ingvar Kamprad, the IKEA founder who turned a small-scale mail order business into a global furniture empire, has died at 91, the company said Sunday.

Lorell Guerrero, Luis Gonzalez

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DU0js6 Weddings and Engagements

Kevin Joseph DeYager, Kewchang Lee

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ni1UOc Weddings and Engagements

Julia Yost, Matthew Schmitz

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DIltdr Weddings and Engagements

Eileen Zelek, Brian Geiger

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ehj3j5 Weddings and Engagements

Courtney Carter, John Paul Evangelista

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2njsQNH Weddings and Engagements

Lindsey Housman, Steven Mark

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GnStpe Weddings and Engagements

Lauren DeNatale, Paul Lyons

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nmzoLw Weddings and Engagements

Emily Grossman, Michael Diamond

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ngefmD Weddings and Engagements

Aileen Silbert, Shai Vichness

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FnrRDB Weddings and Engagements

How to protect your dog from the flu

How to protect your dog from the flu Don't mistake it for kennel cough, either.

Hope Hicks turns heads in Davos looks

Hope Hicks turns heads in Davos looks The White House communications director stepped out in thigh high boots and beige wrap coat.

Swimsuit company makes bikinis from garbage

Swimsuit company makes bikinis from garbage Talk about going back to nature.

Former 'Most Interesting Man in the World' reveals his hobbies, history, and drink of choice

Former 'Most Interesting Man in the World' reveals his hobbies, history, and drink of choice Jonathan Goldsmith was the face of Dos Equis from 2006 to 2016.

Open Thread: This Week in Style News

By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rFS9yN Fashion and Apparel, Dresses, Couture (Fashion)

Portfolio: Haute Couture

By VALERIO MEZZANOTTI and ELIZABETH BRISTOW from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DDxkFy Couture (Fashion)

At Couture, Lofty Traditions Face the New Swiftness of Fury

By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FjL6h6 Fashion and Apparel

Street Style: Haute Couture

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DPbUZv

The BoF Podcast Episode 31: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Tim Blanks

This series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2rGaonz

Stranger pays rescue cat’s $623 vet bill

Stranger pays rescue cat’s $623 vet bill Good news for Christopher the cat.

The S.S. United States, Then and Now

The S.S. United States, Then and Now

Could Richemont's Yoox Net-a-Porter Offer Spark a Bidding War?

The Swiss luxury conglomerate's surprise offer of €2.7 billion for full control of Yoox Net-a-Porter has put the e-tail giant in play. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2ndVdfT

Swarovski Says an IPO Could Propel Jeweller's Digital Growth

The jewellery brand has annual sales of about €3.4 billion, and an IPO could raise its digital profile and scale in North America. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DHrqHS

Plenty of Fish couple gets married underwater

Plenty of Fish couple gets married underwater The pair celebrated their wedding with a nautical ode to their love story.

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Nike Gains a Step on Adidas in Competition for Top Soccer Stars

Nike-shod players represent 57 percent of value in Europe’s top 100, while Adidas represents 33 percent. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2rHcTWQ

Korean Retailers to Ramp up E-Commerce with $940M Private Equity Boost

Shinsegae and E-Mart are laying out ambitions to become the leading e-commerce retailers in one of the world's most wired countries. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2E7Yo0J

Wal-Mart Teams up with Japan’s Largest Online Retailer

The venture is another sign Walmart is shaking up its struggling international business — in China, it’s similarly partnered with e-commerce giant JD.com. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DB1gCo

JD.com Enlists Tencent as It Preps to Take on Amazon in the US

JD.com is preparing to make its US debut in Los Angeles, seeking to best arch-rival Alibaba and challenge Amazon on its home turf. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2nfWm6H

LVMH Shares Climb on Back of Upbeat Outlook and Solid Results

Shares in the world's biggest luxury-goods group rose, after the company reported higher sales and profits on Friday. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DOrlBa

Why Wait? When You Know, You Know.

By LOUISE RAFKIN from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rEkTbb Dating and Relationships

Pet owners spend thousands a year to keep their furry family members happy and healthy, study finds