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The Italian luxury brand will fold Versus into its Versace Jeans label, phasing out Versace Collection. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ziRDXX

As digital influencers gain more clout in the beauty and fashion industries, they’re trading their Instagram fame for equity in up-and-coming brands. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yJKAYP

Chinese nationals with a ready-to-wear business will compete for the attention of jury members Pierre-Yves Roussel, Tim Blanks, Uma Wang and Victoria Beckham among others to win the first global fashion award dedicated to emerging Chinese design talent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2OhkCRx

American Airlines baggage handler falls asleep in belly of plane, gets trapped during flight An American Airlines baggage handler who fell asleep in the cargo hold of a plane, which flew from Kansas City to Chicago, reportedly admitted that alcohol was the reason for his snooze.

Florida family adopts 28-lb cat after pictures go viral on social media Doughnut the cat may want to ease up on the Krispy Kremes.

Squirrels are defacing, destroying jack o’lanterns, homeowners say Talk about a Halloween nightmare. Squirrels across the country and beyond are frustrating homeowners as they deface carefully carved jack o’lanterns just ahead of the spookiest night of the year.  

Ben & Jerry’s slams Trump administration with ‘Pecan Resist’ ice cream flavor Ben & Jerry’s has re-branded one of its ice cream to show its disapproval of the Trump administration.

'Professional mermaid' says creepy 'merverts' are the worst part of the job  A professional mermaid is being bombarded with unwanted attention from ‘merverts’ - who have a sexual fetish for the aquatic creatures.

Texas bar becomes Moe's Tavern from 'The Simpsons' for Halloween A Texas bar is now the spitting image of Moe Szyslak's iconic tavern from "The Simpsons" — and owner Travis Tober credits his "regulars" for inspiring the idea.

Little girl's headless Halloween costume goes viral: 'Best costume I've ever seen' Spooky!

Petition to change Halloween’s date garners 40,000 signatures The appeal directly addressed President Trump.

Swim England under fire for swimsuit article suggesting slimming styles for 'flabby stomachs' and other body types "I can safely say it doesn't make me feel more inclined to start swimming again."

Sports Illustrated model declares 'Instagram isn't real life' in body-positive post No filter needed.

L'Oréal shares up 5.9 percent after group sales grew by 6.2 percent to $7.3 billion thanks to booming demand in Asia. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ERuouf

The company's sales rose 8 percent to $3.52 billion in the first quarter, aided by Asia's demand for luxury skincare. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qnLuFL

British woman claims she's had sex with 20 ghosts, is now engaged to one Hopefully, she doesn’t get ghosted.

Nebraska college student's scary Halloween costume prank goes viral One freshman in Nebraska got in the spirit of the holiday by playing a practical joke on her fellow students

The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge could impact the region's retail and manufacturing sectors, Gucci and Zegna are victorious in their intellectual property disputes, and Bytedance is now the world's most valuable startup. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2DbwtQ9

What was once a simple stretchy legging has become an engineering marvel. Not too surprising, though, when about $48 billion is being spent on this activewear in the US every year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yQl98j

Retailers from Nasty Gal to Pretty Little Thing have been ramping up their participation in the holiday, crafting campaigns that show younger shoppers how to style fashion items into costumes. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Jr8v3n

The footwear designer is opening his first free-standing store in Paris and is eyeing Asia for future growth with new boutiques in Tokyo and Taipei. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2DdL4dx

After abandoning a planned merger with Great Bowery, the talent management business is opening a consulting division that groups different types of creatives together to work on projects for brands. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JsVRRo

Proponents of open-source culture say the concept would not only enable fashion companies to employ optimal versions of apps and software, but also encourage the industry to work together to tackle issues like sustainability. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Dex5Er

Chief executive Victor Luis talks China, challenges at Stuart Weitzman and high hopes for Kate Spade New York. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2zbeO6o

New Mexico teenager praised for ‘perfect’ tired mom costume A 13-year-old in Rio Rancho, N.M., is going viral for her spot-in interpretation of a “tired mom” costume.

Cat crashes runway at Turkey fashion show, goes viral on Instagram Watch out, Hadid sisters.

Australian comedian calls out company for using her photos as the 'before' in a weight loss ad Her fans were also horrified.

12-year-old boy gets birthday surprise after classmates decline to come to party We bet his classmates wished they’d RSVP’ed now.

The owner of Coach and Kate Spade is making its “most significant investments” in expanding distribution in the domestic Chinese market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2F1ExnY

The French fashion company, which has lately been disposing of assets to cut debt, has agreed to sell its Chevignon brand to the Royer company and businessmen Stephane Collaert and Thierry Le Guenic. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qfkBEa

The owners of Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot posted a 14 percent rise in third-quarter sales, with the US overtaking Asia as its biggest driver of growth. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2EOQSw0

Bride-to-be reportedly makes friends compete for bridesmaid party spots "Congrats! You’ve made it into the final round of the Bridal Party Brawl."

The sportswear company's expansion overseas helped offset stagnating sales in the United States. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qgx2zv

The maker of Coach handbags and Stuart Weitzman footwear reported net income of $122.3 million in its third-quarter. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2EOMIny

The retailer will also offer faster checkout, allowing customers to bypass lines and pay for items in the product department where they are shopping. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2EZXkAq

Four months after launch, Instagram's latest feature is living in the shadow of its highly successful predecessor Instagram Stories. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yGPTYZ

The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Ppf2kP

Philadelphia 76ers fan denied entry over wardrobe A basketball fan was allegedly stopped from entering a Philadelphia 76ers game by security because of her outfit.

It seems inevitable that sustainability will figure at least somewhat more prominently into apparel-purchase decisions in the near future. And so clothing retailers must be ready to do right on this issue. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qfp1Lb

Oklahoma boy with autism has 'best day ever' even after no one shows up to his birthday party “He said, ‘Everyone missed out.'”

Boy who made Meghan Markle’s macaroni necklace now selling similar necklaces for charity If you’re an admirer of macaroni AND Meghan Markle’s fashion sense, boy are you in luck.

Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.” from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Py0yPk

Kate Moss' morning beauty products total more than $1,500 Nothing but the finest beauty products will do for the biggest supermodel in the world.

Couple captured in viral proposal photo at Yosemite National Park found, photographer says Michigan-based photographer Matthew Dippel announced Saturday he finally located the couple whose proposal he captured in a breathtaking photo at Taft Point in Yosemite National Park — nearly a month after clicking the shutter button.

Yandy executive says retailer's controversial Halloween costumes are created in 'good fun' Pilar Quintana-Williams, the VP of marketing at Yandy.com, claimed in a recent interview that the company never sets out to offend.

“I hate it when people say, ‘Fake it ‘til you make it,’” says Joe La Puma. “You’re not faking it. If you want to start writing and following fashion, the tools are there for you to do it.” from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Rn8Mr4

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2CNQWJB

The French luxury conglomerate plans to buy back up to 1 percent of its share capital over a 12-month period. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qh2Wfp

Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2CP5PeV

Bride admits to secretly fattening up ‘stunning’ sisters so she looked better at wedding: report An Australian bride confessed on an online forum that she purposely gave her ‘stunning’ sisters a smoothie she promised would make them lose weight,  assured them would make them thin, but in fact, made them put on weight.

Bride admits to secretly fattened up ‘stunning’ sisters so she looked better at wedding: report An Australian bride confessed on an online forum that she purposely gave her ‘stunning’ sisters a smoothie she promised would make them lose weight,  assured them would make them thin, but in fact, made them put on weight.

In a rare interview, the founders of the Newcastle-based shopping destination reveal their plans to reach $350 million in annual revenue by 2020. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qhqwbU

The former Chanel CEO will bring her experience to the fast-growing luxury e-commerce site, while Autotrader’s Trevor Mather will also join the board. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Q3XCHm

Starting today, BoF Professionals with an annual membership have full access to our online courses from BoF Education, at no additional cost. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2CO0rIX

The rapper tells BoF about her fashion strategy and why she chose to partner with white-hot Fashion Nova for her first clothing line. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qgyUrT

High school principal apologizes for ‘uncomfortable’ dress code comments A high school principal in Ontario, Canada has apologized for making a comment to female students.

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2z8SyKC

Village unites to raise 14 puppies after their mother dies: 'It's amazing to see' "They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what about a litter of puppies?"

Woman loses 140 pounds after struggling to fit in airplane seat: 'I never thought I weighed that much' It wasn't until she struggled to fit her nearly 280-pound frame into a plane seat that she vowed to change.

The haircare guru is nearing a deal to acquire his namesake salons and haircare products from Designer Parfums and Luxe Brands. The brand has struggled in recent years as salon sales have declined and Instagram-savvy competitors grabbed market share. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2PY5qKN

The Daily Spike: Halloween (and HOWL-oween) safety tips for dogs Halloween is a fun time, for sure, but it can be very stressful for dogs.

Michael Jordan-obsessed fan gets 23 jersey tattoo across entire back Now that's a commitment.

Canine Companions and their Halloween costumes They're frighteningly cute.

Michael Jordan-obsessed fan gets 23 jersey tattoo across entire torso Now that's a commitment.

In episode six of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, co-founder Tom Chapman reveals how he and his wife grew a single store into a global e-commerce business valued at over $1 billion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qde2Sl

Moana actress says it’s 'absolutely appropriate' for kids to dress up as the princess for Halloween “It’s done in the spirit of love and for Disney and for the little ones who just want to dress up as their favorite heroine, I’m all for it.”

The fall in shares, if replicated when US stock markets open officially, would knock nearly $90 billion off Amazon's market value and relegate it behind Microsoft Corp and Apple Inc. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qcaZtJ

Global fashion players are increasingly aligning themselves with dominant Chinese technology platforms, which are consolidating their power over the country’s online luxury market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2O8mVGh

Move Halloween? Thousands sign petition to change holiday's famous date Could the spookiest day of the year no longer be on Oct. 31? That’s the hope of a group called the Halloween & Costume Association, which started a Change.org petition to move the holiday to the last Saturday of October.

Meghan Markle called a 'Disney princess' in Oscar de la Renta gown The Duchess of Sussex’s style game is soaring to new heights - thanks to a bird-embellished tulle frock.

Bridezilla’s crazy 'essay of rules' asks guests to pay for meal, fund honeymoon One bride-to-be has reportedly gone too far ahead of her big day.

Meghan Markle's Givenchy wedding gown goes on display at Windsor Castle The new "Relive the Royal Wedding" exhibition at Windsor Castle opened Friday.

After full-profits fell by 65 percent, its biggest loss in 240-year history, the British department store chain is set to close 50 stores over three to five years. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qdpi0Y

The strategic partnership will feature retail offerings of Yoox Net-a-Porter Group to Chinese consumers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2z28QoD

Assembled Brands, which finances early stage ventures, will focus on funding consumer-product startups, with the intent of extending far beyond fashion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2SjM844

Selfridges is one of the world’s most effective luxury retailers. But is its £300 million bet on brick-and-mortar enough to stay ahead in a digital world? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2z7IyRY

Analysts are predicting another big jump in holiday spending. Retailers are shaking up how they make the sale — online and in stores — to attract consumers who demand both low prices and a convenient shopping experience. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ShXKEF

The e-commerce behemoth came short of Wall Street projections for its quarterly sales and lowered its revenue forecast for the holiday season. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ETDczU

Retailer selling $5,000 'Unicorn Jumpsuit' Halloween costume featuring 2,400 Swarovski crystals for charity A costume retailer is getting ready to debut what it’s calling the most “extra” Halloween costume ever.

Dog in Oklahoma pretends to be stray to get free McDonald’s hamburgers, owner says A dog in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has become a viral sensation after her owner caught her sneaking off to a local McDonald’s to beg for free hamburgers.

'Falling stars challenge' Instagram craze sweeps Chinese social media It usually involved someone tumbling and “accidentally” flashing people with their money.

Michigan teacher takes former students to school dance after father passes away One Michigan elementary went above and beyond when he took two former students to their school’s annual father-daughter dance – just weeks after the youngsters unexpectedly lost their father.

Retailer removes Caitlyn Jenner-inspired costume following backlash: 'It is completely tasteless' Costume Agent removed the costume from sale despite saying it wouldn't just days ago.

This week, Aspinal of London hires Giles Deacon as design director, while Matthew Dunn joins Asos as chief financial officer. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2qaEI6g

Rhode Island man posed as wedding officiant, stole bridesmaids' credit card info Achieving “happily ever after” is going to take a second try for one Massachusetts couple, who were shocked to discover that their wedding officiant was an unlicensed fraud with a lengthy criminal record — weeks after the big day.

Hunter and host of 'Larysa Unleashed' slammed for posing with dead goat in Scotland “Larysa Unleashed” host Larysa Switlyk was slammed on social media after she posed with goat she killed during a hunting trip in Scotland.

Entrepreneur wants 'rainbow teeth' to become 2018's hottest beauty trend Pearly whites are boring. According to one entrepreneur, rainbow teeth are where it’s at.

The sportswear maker is looking to widen its appeal in the US market by returning to basketball. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Jhwwdg

Bride-to-be wants dead mother’s hair featured on dream wedding dress: report A bride-to-be in England is having a difficult time finding a dressmaker willing to create her dream wedding dress that she'd like to be festooned with locks of her dead mother's hair, reports said.

Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JfMdSa

With estimated 2018 revenues of $40 million, the Dutch direct-to-consumer eyewear brand is looking towards the UK and Germany to further its growth. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2EE42vw

After a few tough years, Prada’s moves to revitalise its handbag offering are paying off, notes Luca Solca. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2O5zAdf

At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yy58DH

Ohio mom goes viral for crocheting elaborate Halloween costumes for sons This Ohio mom is tricking out her sons’ Halloween costumes in the most elaborate fashion – and social media is loving it.

Some meat-free alternatives have more salt than seawater, study finds Heads up, vegetarians: Some processed meat alternatives may not be as healthy as you once thought — at least when it comes to sodium levels.

Parents of Arizona boy whose classmates ditched birthday party regret sharing viral photo Though their son is over the pie-size disappointment, the pair say they still regret sharing the photo that made the story go viral.

Autistic 5-year-old in New York mistakes bride for Cinderella, Internet wants to send her to Disney World It was a magical moment.