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For 2019, the Italian brand is adding Alyx and Richard Quinn to its experimental designer collaborations programme, reveals chief executive Remo Ruffini. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2HHJaVW

A new wave of platforms are using low prices, minimalist storefronts and manufacturers of luxury goods to sell unbranded products to China’s value-hungry consumers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2S4XJHX

But shares fell after the company's projections for the first quarter missed analyst estimates. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2UwCziu

Man confronts cheating partner at airport with giant sign That's one way to let your partner know.

This week, Farfetch appoints Holli Rogers for the newly created position of chief fashion officer, while the president of Neiman Marcus announces his exit from the company. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2SfsPfc

High school student launches 'Pass the Skirt' movement after friend is dress-coded Laura Orsi is attempting to push school officials to walk back its regulations on inappropriate clothing.

The Spring Festival celebration gives luxury brands including Gucci and Longchamp a chance to deliver capsule collections and potentially bump revenues after the holiday period.   from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RtLTSn

Super Bowl LIII: Most uniquely searched recipes by state Though your menu is only limited by your imagination, here is a list of the most-searched-for Super Bowl recipe in every state.

Justin Bieber fans upset over price of clothing line: 'Is there a section for broke people?' The price point of Justin Bieber‘s new clothing line might have him saying “Sorry” to fans.

The bodysuit, along with chief executive Yusaku Maezawa's plans to be Elon Musk's first private SpaceX passenger, had helped spread the company's name globally. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Wz2c3R

Shares went up 6 percent as the e-commerce giant reported quarterly profit far above market expectations and played down worries of Chinese economic slowdown and US tariffs. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Gd3Fal

LVMH's reassuring fourth-quarter performance and outlook temporarily assuaged fears that demand in China is stalling and lifted shares at European luxury peers on Wednesday. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G0Ty9x

The results will likely spark concern that the watch rebound is fading. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Wx89OY

The fast fashion retailer invested in new warehouses to try to capture a bigger share of the fast-growing online market. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RtLU8F

Should the conversation advance, Larsson, who left Ralph Lauren in 2017 following disagreements with its founder, would be inheriting yet another American brand in desperate need of a turnaround. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RWsTRq

Farfetch’s chief strategy officer and BFC chair Stephanie Phair shares her insight on how fashion can better support gender diversity within the workplace. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2DJeTC2

Americans think about food 240 hours per year, study says If you’re focusing on your eating habits in 2019, then be mindful of the clock striking 2:41 pm.

Instagram stars are wearing bikinis in the snow to 'reclaim winter' As we all brace ourselves for this week’s freezing temps by bundling up, some social media influencers are shedding their jackets and enjoying the snow — in bikinis.

Designers at New York Fashion Week urged not to hire minors for upcoming shows The Council of Fashion Designers of America is urging fashion houses not to hire models under 18.

'Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams' takes a close look at the history of the luxury brand he founded in 1946 and which remains the epitome of haute couture. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FYoEPa

Wylie has signed a consultancy contract to help H&M get better data insights on customers, products and markets. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2GaQ3MS

China's economic growth in 2018 slowed to its weakest in nearly three decades amid faltering domestic demand and bruising US tariffs. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FUqvnS

In the run-up to the Year of the Pig, retailers wonder whether Spring Festival will be the silver lining brands need to counter dark clouds looming over the economy. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G8Lnao

A European Union proposal to restrict the use of microplastics could hit the cosmetics industry hardest, amounting to billions of euros in replacement costs. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Sad1dB

When a beauty brand launches with just one product, the stakes are high. The founders behind Summer Fridays, Vintner’s Daughter and other successes offer tips on how to get it right on the first try. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2S1703t

The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2TmYPLs

Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2HDI7WN

Polar vortex and pets: 5 ways to keep your dog or cat safe in dangerously cold weather As the polar vortex clings to parts of the U.S. this week — bringing with it blizzard-like conditions and record-breaking cold — many residents in its path will likely opt to stay indoors, and animal advocates urge those with pets to make sure their furry friends follow suit.

LVMH on Tuesday said it was "cautiously" confident about the year ahead after fourth-quarter sales held up in the face of fears of a slowdown in China. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FZ0CmQ

The move follows the purchase of a similar 1 percent stake last week when the stock was hit by the weak 2018 sales figures. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G8RBa8

LVMH posted a 9 percent rise in fourth-quarter comparable sales, in line with forecasts, despite concerns over a slowdown in China. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2CSOrEp

Bed bugs take over Texas hotel bedroom in skin-crawling photos: 'There was blood on the sheets' A Texas mom says she had a skin-crawling experience at a San Antonio hotel over the weekend.

Fashion site seeks to scout and hire top 'sneakerheads' with tricky quiz "We are on the hunt for the country’s premiere sneaker experts to form a Sneaker Intelligence Unit."

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand? from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WsBz0I

Swiss watchmakers, including Swatch Group and Richemont, saw foreign deliveries increase by a nominal 6.3 percent. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FVGUZu

The e-commerce giant shed about $120 billion of market value through Friday since peaking in June. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2sVyKrr

Israel-based start-ups have built 3D software cutting down design time and saving water compared to less sustainable processes in India and China. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2sTlq6L

The owner of Imperial Leather, Original Source and St Tropez has been struggling to turn around its African business, which contributes over a third of its revenue. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G5a5Zg

The three-year-old company that has quickly become the largest marketplace in the world is going after the UK’s $262 million sneaker resale market. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2B9coqN

The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Tpsynj

This week on Inside Fashion, ahead of the opening of the UK’s largest retrospective on Christian Dior, Chiuri talks to Tim Blanks about the importance of couture as the first female creative director of the house. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G7oXWU

The internet has become a surveillance state. Now, it’s coming to physical retail, creating powerful business opportunities and deep cultural challenges, writes Doug Stephens. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RlSBtx

Change is afoot at Net-a-Porter’s in-house media brand, five years after the launch of the magazine. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2SfYpJq

Parent’s sexy selfie goes viral, divides Twitter over ‘discarded baby’ This might not be one for the family scrapbook.

Concerns over privacy and regulation aren’t hurting Facebook and Google's multibillion dollar advertising businesses. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Tjj0df

Fire department called after boy gets head stuck in toilet seat Fire fighters were called to free a young boy after he got his head stuck in a toilet seat.

Michael B. Jordan is latest celeb to wear 'awards show harness' on red carpet The “Black Panther” actor’s accessory, dubbed a “bib” by Page Six, was made by Louis Vuitton.

Model hid Trump support out of fear it would kill her career: ‘I couldn’t tell anyone’ Elizabeth Pipko, a 23-year-old model who has appeared in Maxim, has kept a secret from her industry colleagues out of fear it could derail her career.

Couple with 33-year age gap says strangers, family struggle with relationship: 'We definitely get looks' Isabella, 20, says she's "living in the moment" and "making the most" of her time with Joseph, 53.

The Sandro-owner, which doubled annual revenues in the past four years to €1 billion euros, will keep up investments in the region despite the simmering Sino-US trade war. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2HycuxX

Jen Rubio, co-founder and chief brand officer of direct-to-consumer luggage brand, Away, shares her advice to launch a successful start-up. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2DDzpE2

In a new series, BoF uncovers the real stories behind securing a job in fashion today. This week, landing a directorial role at a New York-based luxury rental startup. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2DEUbmI

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2DEa64w

Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G6r2Te

Asexual man invited to raise married friends' daughter as a co-parent David Jay does not experience sexual attraction and has no desire to have intercourse, but his friends gave him the unique opportunity to co-parent their daughter.

Tumi has reimagined its core product and tapped Lenny and Zoë Kravitz to share its “generational” story. BoF speaks to rockstar Lenny Kravitz and Tumi creative director Victor Sanz to hear more. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2CL2LP8

Having entered the industry following a 'happy accident' while working on the shop floor of Gap, Jess Christie is now the chief brand officer of a billion-dollar retailer. Here’s how she did it. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RUMQrM

The once predominantly white country club sport is being reconfigured for a new generation of multi-ethnic, streetwear-savvy millennials, creating new opportunities for fashion brands. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2CMX4An

Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RRzAEp

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown  and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2UjeQlR

Louis Vuitton designed a luxury Jenga set priced at $2,400 When wood just won't do.

Dog that survived euthanasia finds forever home after Iowa shelter receives ‘so many wonderful applications’ A “miracle” puppy that miraculously survived euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma has now found a forever home.

Bridal party’s 'power pose' showing off pockets goes viral Now that’s #squadgoals.

Mom dancing to Backstreet Boys in terrible traffic goes viral online Backstreet's back, alright!

Toddler rescued by police after getting stuck inside toy “When I got there his expression was just priceless, he had this face on like ‘Yeah, I did it’. It was pretty cute,” Sergeant Rick Hernandez said.

Puppy's paws pointed up instead of down, but surgery fixed that, doctor says A puppy born with front paws facing up instead of down, and unable to walk, is recovering after recent surgery in Oklahoma, a report said Friday. 

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2B3xHKz

Tod's, famous for its Gommino loafers, has been struggling to revive the appeal of its brands to attract younger luxury shoppers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2sP0NZE

Some business carried out by Kering employees in locations including Milan and Paris was billed through a Swiss unit, incurring lower tax rates, according to reports. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MxXJdn

Woman makes impossible throw, hits daughter with flip-flop as she runs away in viral video “Never underestimate the power of the flip-flop.”

The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RTp9Ab

The full line of clothing and footwear will be revealed later this year, ahead of the Virgin Galactic's planned flight into space. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MzGE2D

The licensing deal originally awarded to rival Under Armour in 2016. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RLIeEt

While the company stated that a no-deal Brexit would not have a major impact on sales, it is bulking up stocks in the United Kingdom, where it no longer has a manufacturing base. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G0pABx

In a gathering on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, ministers from a smaller group of countries agreed to work out an agenda for negotiations on setting new e-commerce rules. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2sMNj0o

Amid reports that the skincare start-up is exploring a sale, founder Tiffany Masterson shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2sO05f7

A generation who grew up idolising Anna Wintour and dreaming of climbing the masthead, now face a sobering reality of shuttered publications and layoffs. What’s the way forward? from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Uhvi6e

Fashion’s branding clean slate is as much about erasing the past as it is about securing the future, argues John Whelan. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RZfx6r

The French actress parted with close to 130 one-of-a-kind styles crafted for her by close friend Yves Saint Laurent at an auction Thursday. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2CIaCgh

This week, Li & Fung fills the newly created role of chief digital officer, while Clarins names its new president. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2S49j57

Neutrogena, CoverGirl and Revlon are working with the pharmacy to label photos of models in its beauty aisles to make it clear whether the images have been digitally altered. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Dwoz2x

The rapidly growing skincare brand hopes to find a buyer sometime this year, with a potential asking price of $1 billion. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RLLUGo

Westminster dog show welcomes two new breeds to competition  Welcome to the club, pups!

The group, which started a brand revamp at the end of 2017 to better compete in a fast-moving fashion market, has had negative retail sales for the last 21 consecutive quarters. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2SaNroU

Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Margiela’s John Galliano were the undisputed winners of the season, one classic, the other hyper-modern, reports Angelo Flaccavento. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2UhmddB

It would cost the British luxury brand tens of millions of pounds in tariffs and severely disrupt the movement of fabrics and finished products between its suppliers, manufacturing centres and stores. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FKPRo6

Why you should never sit on your bed with outside clothes

This month, our Spotlight shines on the Phoebe Philo protégé whose womenswear line won over top stockists with its modern staples and youthful tailoring. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WdMmMc

Instagram accounts that call out industry missteps, from copycat designs to cultural insensitivities, are proliferating. But how much good are they actually doing? BoF speaks to these controversial changemakers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FW2ig7

Dubbed the ‘Weave Project,’ the brand's four-day event will centre around an art installation to coincide with the global relaunch of the brand's Neeson bag. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FLUiiJ

Artifice has always been a mean motivator in John Galliano’s world. With his new Artisanal collection, he concentrated on creating a new creature and demonstrating how the artificial becomes the authentic. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Dxa3rv

Pierpaolo Piccioli is making a habit of showing stupendously beautiful couture collections, overwhelming reason with transcendent grandeur. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RIUg1j

It lacked maturity and focus, but Rousteing can make progress. Couture is clearly his thing. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2U6lLia

Inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci's 1970 classic "The Conformist," Giorgio Armani seemed to design his latest couture collection to please himself — and the result was cinematic. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2UbBBYY

Woman dubbed Germany’s 'hottest cop' breaks up with longtime boyfriend Adrienne Koleszar, who’s been dubbed Germany’s “hottest cop,” recently revealed on social media that she split up with her boyfriend of 10 years.

Couple claims dog died during Wag walk, company tried to keep them silent They claim they still don't have the answers regarding what led to the pet's death.

Air Force sergeant reunited with dogs after six-month deployment We can’t tell who’s more excited — the doggos or their owner.

Anna Wintour reveals her thoughts on Meghan Markle's wedding look Fashion's long-reigning queen has broken her silence on the Duchess of Sussex’s most famous look to date – and she approves.

Chanel debuts 'wedding dress'-inspired swimsuit during Paris Fashion Week Getting married in 15 minutes, but need to be at a pool party in 20? Chanel has just the thing.

Luxury players worry as China's economy grows at its slowest pace in 28 years. Meanwhile sales of 'small luxuries' like lipstick — often in 'man-slaying colours' — are booming. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2R9rt0W

With Riccardo Tisci's debut collection hitting stores next month, the luxury brand's results fell slightly short of market forecasts. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Tb1pV0

10 things can totally put in the compost pile — and three you can't If you plan to declutter the house, save the plant while you're at it. Do you know which household items you can compost?

Vogue now includes brands that pay a $20,000 fee on its fashion week hub, displaying images from their shows alongside better-known labels selected by the magazine’s editors. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2U4tPzQ

Reputational and financial risks related to the industry’s exposure to climate change are creeping up executives’ agendas, coming into focus at the launch of the Global Fashion Agenda’s new sustainability priorities at Davos. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2UgyAXp

Though the Hanfu trend may be small, global brands would be naive to ignore its implications for the Chinese fashion market. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MpvcXi

Clare Waight Keller has clearly found her happy place, bringing extraordinary technique, exquisite detail and extravagant volume with such a sense of purpose that resistance was futile. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2T8TGGG

The house said the prolific designer was too tired to attend the presentations during Paris Haute Couture Week this season. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2AYwZy6

'Self-centered' Instagram model sentenced to 7 months community service for selling illegal snakeskin fashion items The London-based influencer has claimed she has been “bullied” and treated unfairly under the law.

State lawmaker wants a school dress code for parents: ‘You’d be surprised at some of the stuff we see’ The code would ban "sexually suggestive" clothing for parents.

'Fashion Troll' is the new haircut taking over the runway Move over, fashy .

The collection's lowery sweetness and light brought a breath of spring into the frigid atmosphere of the Grand Palais, but not everything worked. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2B0EuVb

The company, valued at $745 million, has sent out a request for proposals to prospective advisors and underwriters to manage the listing this year. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RHjKfI