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Ronnie Chan to Step Down From Hang Lung Group

Son Adriel Chan will take over as chairman of the influential Chinese real estate developer. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9lViKwb

Amer Sports’ China Reliance Weighs on 2024’s First Big IPO

Most of the company’s sales come from the Americas and Europe, and while revenue in these regions has been growing, sales in China have been rising much faster. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ntJ5wB9

South Korea’s Coupang Completes Farfetch Acquisition

South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang on Wednesday announced it finalised its deal to control all of Farfetch’s assets, which include its online luxury marketplace and e-commerce software platform. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jEUqJ1L

Inside the Glam Vs. Clean Girl Beauty Trend Battle

Minimalist and maximalist makeup aesthetics duel it out on TikTok as influencers and brands aim to keep up with the cultural zeitgeist. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/i6pYRB3

Lashes, Brows, Botox: How Much is Too Much?

No longer the domain of the elite, lash extensions, brow treatments, injectables and more have become part of mainstream consumers’ beauty maintenance routines. But online backlash is brewing against growing pressure for elaborate upkeep. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XphdAYt

Swiss Watch Exports Slowing After a Record Run

Watch buyers are reining in spending amid economic and geopolitical concerns and the soaring value of the Swiss franc is pressuring producers. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/R4fTAeU

Seeding More Sustainable Agriculture Practices With the US Cotton Trust Protocol

To address the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout brands’ and retailers’ supply chains, the US Cotton Trust Protocol is providing technical assistance with environmental and financial benefits for cotton growers, to innovate the agricultural practices of the world’s third largest cotton-producing region. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4hfTwoy

EU to Force Beauty Companies to Pay to Reduce Microplastic Pollution

Under the “polluter pays principle,” companies that sell cosmetics will have to cover at least 80 percent of the extra costs needed rid urban wastewater of pollutants. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fhFHo76

Jacquemus: Slouching Towards Luxury

Designer Simon Porte Jacquemus staged an outing at the Fondation Maeght that put his own "pop luxury" twist on a push upmarket. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/emosjrY

Why Is Vestiaire Collective Crowdfunding?

The move is more about marketing than finances. But it provides a good excuse to check in how the luxury resale player is adapting in a brutal marketplace for fashion start-ups and resale platforms alike. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bt9sVTW

Case Study | How Brands Sell Luxury to the 1%

The ultra-wealthy are spending more on luxury than ever before — and, amid a broader market slowdown, winning them over is becoming a competitive battleground for brands. BoF breaks down how strategies from Gucci, Mytheresa and Tiffany & Co. are successfully building closer relationships with top clients. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4CbmoDr

Can Amer Sports Run Where Birkenstock Stumbled?

The owner of Arc’teryx, Salomon and Wilson is headed for an initial public offering this week. It’s hoping its public debut will go better than the last big fashion listing. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/y7sSUco

Farfetch Investors Form Group to Oppose Coupang Acquisition

A newly formed group of institutional investors with a massive stake in Farfetch is requesting immediate pay back on the company’s debts amid fear that a deal with Coupang will further erode the e-tailer’s value. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IxAkB5t

Why Is Vestiaire Collective Crowdfunding?

The move is more about marketing than finances. But it provides a good excuse to check in how the luxury resale player is adapting in a brutal marketplace for fashion start-ups and resale platforms alike. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/oaWjycd

Haleon to Sell ChapStick to Yellow Wood for About $510 Million

Haleon CEO Brian McNamara said ChapStick was not a core focus for the company. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/0UCxSfq

Swatch’s Raucous Analyst Call Pits CEO Hayek Against Investors

Swatch Group is hitting back at investors who’ve called out the firm for its governance and management practices. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/C5ZVe7j

Ferragamo CEO Warns Turnaround May Take Longer After 2023 Sales Drop

Revenues reached €1.16 billion in 2023, a touch above the €1.15 billion estimated by analysts according to an LSEG consensus. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2z6dwe3

How TikTok’s ‘Mob Wives’ Are Fuelling the Resurgence in Fur

Characterised by animal prints, heavy gold jewellery, glossy leather trousers, perfectly coiffed hair and a massive fur coat, the mob wives aesthetic is breathing new life into the fur industry. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/h3K7qEI

Haute Couture Gets Real. Or Does It?

A couple of days in Paris paraded some fabulous solutions to those perennial questions. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QxgWM2r

Levi Strauss Sues Italy’s Brunello Cucinelli Over Trademarked Tab

Levi said consumers will likely be confused, and it will likely lose sales and suffer “incalculable and irreparable damage” to its goodwill and reputation unless Brunello Cucinelli stops selling its infringing clothing. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5ECbLmu

Primark Holds Prices Steady After Rita Ora Helps Lift Sales

Globally Primark’s sales rose 7.3 percent to £3.4 billion in the period, helped by store openings in the US and Europe. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4Wem1Ko

P&G’s Strong Margins Take Heat off Annual Profit Forecast Cut

The company’s net sales rose 3.2 percent, missing LSEG estimates, due to slowing demand for products including beauty brand SK-II in its second-largest market China. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HTGBZx3

Retail Startup Neighborhood Goods Shutters All Four Stores

The multi-brand chain launched in 2018 as a solution for digital brands too small to commit to wholesale or traditional retail leases. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IDZcE6W

UK Fashion Industry Isn’t Making Progress on Leadership Diversity, Report Finds

The first-ever UK Fashion DEI Report calls for more robust diversity targets and for leaders to acknowledge the connection between inclusion and profitability. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jfUmseP

21st Century Frocks: Couture Week Opens in Paris

Schiaparelli and Dior highlight day one with varying degrees of success. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bWnrdt4

Sephora Greater China Head Steps Down

Maggie Chan leaves after five years with no immediate replacement named as Sephora overhauls its China strategy. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GCEO0pR

LVMH’s Sidney Toledano: Lessons From 40 Years in Luxury

From 20 years at Dior to luxury’s post-pandemic boom, Sidney Toledano has shaped the modern luxury business. ‘Desire is the most important thing,’ Toledano tells Laurence Benaïm. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OZgqhWJ

In Paris, a Battle Between Loud and Soft

Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Loewe and Lemaire were standouts at a men’s fashion week where the volume was both turned up to ten and kept low, writes Angelo Flaccavento. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BeQ7XS1

Zara Stores Return to Venezuela After Hyperinflation Is Tamed

Fashion retailer Zara is reopening in Venezuela as consumer spending recovers after the country tamed hyperinflation. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/NuPSnrx

Will LVMH Signal an End to Luxury’s Slump?

The conglomerate’s results will be a key signal as to whether consumers are getting excited about high-end fashion again. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yunKTDE

What Beauty Professionals Need to Know Today

This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help beauty professionals decode the industry’s creative landscape. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xsVApF3

Inside Soeur’s Plans to Go From French Girl Favourite to Global Powerhouse

With a new heavyweight backer in Italian firm Style Capital — which helped Zimmermann secure a billion dollar valuation — the French contemporary womenswear brand has ambitions to go global. But it sits in a competitive and hard-to-crack category. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bchI8Fy

Hans Feurer Dies at 85

The photographer’s decade-spanning career has been one defined by experimentation, with his work landing him coveted spots in leading fashion magazines. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/R087T2d

Natura & Co to Delist From New York Stock Exchange

On Jan. 18, the São Paulo-based beauty conglomerate announced it had gained board approval to voluntarily delist from the NYSE. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PmcTBdD

The BoF Podcast | Matthieu Blazy’s Creative Alchemy at Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta’s creative director Matthieu Blazy shares his creative mind with Tim Blanks at BoF VOICES 2023. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OFGiH3h

How Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli Harnesses the Power of Colour

The designer has made deft experimentation with colour a hallmark of his aesthetic at the Roman house. Previously known for its signature red, Valentino has expanded its palette under Piccioli, from blistering magenta to dusty electric blues—turning the use of colour into a powerful brand signifer. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/m7HdORD

How Brands Are Preparing for Life After Inflation

Lower consumer prices and pending interest rate cuts won’t completely solve fashion’s economic woes, but a rosier outlook this year gives brands a chance to drive profitable growth as consumer spending rebounds. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QGKjTJl

Gildan Takes Aim at Ex-CEO’s Habits, Investments

Directors at the Canadian clothing manufacturer are trying to make the case they were justified in firing the longtime chief executive officer in December. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/qSHYFAr

L’Oréal Bets on Longevity Biotech Company Timeline

On Tuesday, L’Oréal Groupe’s venture capital arm, BOLD (Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development), announced an investment in Swiss consumer health company Timeline. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rKvFknY

Louis Vuitton Goes West

Creative director Pharrell Williams’ references were too obvious, resulting in a men’s outing that felt flat despite the bling bling, writes Angelo Flaccavento. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/u7EFiWl

In 2024, Investors Want Young Brands to Have It All

After a year that saw the investment coffers dry up in fashion and beauty, 2024 brings a renewed sense of hope — but only for brands that meet an exhaustive criteria. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/M4wYD8F

Compass Diversified Announces Majority Stake in The Honey Pot

Publicly traded holding company Compass Diversified announced on Monday that it will be taking a majority stake in feminine care brand The Honey Pot. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6unVc0g

Worldview: Davos Leaders Address Fashion’s Waste Problem

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Dubai Duty Free, Mexican garment workers and Hong Kong beauty giant Sa Sa International. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4zIiKDL

Introducing The Business of Beauty Daily Newsletter

The Business of Beauty is doubling down on our commitment to rigorous coverage of the global beauty and wellness space, with more content and events. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/r7Io2Vq

In Milan, a Classical Restoration

Tailoring was all over in the latest round of men’s shows, and with it a newfound sense of properness, reports Angelo Flaccavento. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/pIFEw9t

De Beers Cuts Diamond Prices to Revive Sales

The industry almost came to a complete standstill in the second half of 2023 as the two biggest miners all but stopped supplies in a desperate attempt to stem a collapse in prices. While those efforts helped the market to pick up a bit, it’s unclear how much appetite trade buyers currently have. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EGXfz9t

German Beauty Retailer Douglas Sees Sales Grow to $1.7B in First Quarter

The company said it is on-track to hit $5.5 billion in net sales in 2026 despite the tough economic climate in Europe. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mBaUQF9

Why Calvin Klein Ads Still Get People Talking

Steamy images of Jeremy Allen White and FKA Twigs pushed the brand — which has a well-documented history of courting controversy — to the centre of conversation once again, proving casting and timing plus a little bit of provocation can fuel relevance. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/irhBUqT

The Desperate Plight of Many Leicester Garment Workers

Unpaid wages, unexplained dismissals, and punishing working hours are among the catalogue of exploitative practices in UK’s garment sector, according to new industry report. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/C8EbWAa

UK Inflation Is Set to Ease, but Not as Quickly as Markets Hope

Inflationary pressures in the UK are set to ease again this week, though not as quickly as investors are hoping as they bet on a swift round of interest-rate cuts. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/AkWLm2S

Is Richemont Ready to Reveal Net-a-Porter’s Future?

The Swiss luxury conglomerate reports quarterly results this week, as the failed deal to offload its struggling e-commerce unit to Farfetch looms large. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming days. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/NuScAnx

Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci Menswear Debut Had Drama in the Details

Gucci debuted a more relatable menswear vision, updating classic wardrobe pieces with discreet contemporary twists. But will covetable coats and shoes be enough to revive excitement in the brand? from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/NWmdq1a

Tommy Hilfiger to Return to New York Fashion Week

On Feb. 9, Tommy Hilfiger will stage a show for the Autumn/Winter 2024 edition of New York Fashion Week. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/E7gjl4f

Gap Inc. Announces C-Suite Additions

The retailer has named Eric Chan as its new chief business and strategy officer and Amy Thompson as chief people officer. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Rm2na1Q

Chanel’s Changing of the Guard Continues

The luxury megabrand’s former Japan head is the latest executive to leave two years into Leena Nair’s tenure as CEO. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/moD01xN

John Lewis Brings Back Former Fashion Boss Peter Ruis to Lead Chain

The appointment of an experienced retailer with 30 years of industry experience comes amid falling sales and profits at the department store. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/NK4Uzsi

Boohoo Accused of Mislabelling Clothes as Made in UK

The mislabelling occurred at Boohoo’s flagship Thurmaston Lane factory in Leicester, England last year. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/dJ19FQn

Why Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Are Racing Ahead of the Competition

The chains are exceeding sales expectations in a choppy market by giving young shoppers the products they want, in just the right amount. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/c9nzYkZ

Rent the Runway Lays Off 10% of Corporate Staff

The restructuring will allow the company to direct more resources toward growth, CEO Jennifer Hyman said. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xp3SZkT

New York Fashion Week Schedule Includes Thom Browne and Ludovic de Saint Sernin

Helmut Lang, led by designer Peter Do, will kick off the Fall/Winter 2024 edition of New York Fashion Week, running from Feb. 9 to 14. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yvsJRUp

L’Oréal Confident on China Despite Tensions Over Trade Secrets

China “will remain a very important source of growth for L’Oréal and the beauty market because middle classes are going to be increasing,” CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/E14HPmh

Thai Beauty Retailer Konvy Secures $11 Million Investment

Robinsons Retail Holdings’ investment arm New Day Ventures, Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group and Insignia Ventures Partners participated in the second Series A fundraising round. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FrvbtN5

Biologique Recherche Names Jean-Guillaume Trottier as CEO

Luxury skincare brand Biologique Recherche announced on Monday that Jean-Guillaume Trottier has been appointed as CEO. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/m5OZNW7

Versace Announces Revamped Leadership Team

The Capri-owned Italian label has appointed Caroline Deroche Pasquier communications chief and used the occasion to highlight the long list of key hires made by new CEO Emmanuel Gintzberger. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jxYdAtM

Tiger Woods and Nike End Partnership After 27 Years

Tiger Woods announced the end of his 27-year-long Nike sponsorship deal via a statement on Instagram on Monday. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OKd8CbZ

The Biggest Beauty Trends to Watch in 2024

TikTok trends and buzzy influencer recommendations continue to be the ultimate sources of beauty lovers’ purchase of makeup, skincare and hair care. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QhrZRK4

On: Capitalising on the Perennial Sportswear Boom

Sportswear brands can lean into innovation, technology and collaborations to build credibility with outdoor-focused consumers, explains On's co-founder for The State of Fashion 2024. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/8E9q0yL

Will Bangladesh’s Tainted Election Serve as a Wakeup Call for Fashion?

A vote widely seen as rigged could spark another round of protests and violence, with the country’s millions of garment workers on the front lines. The fashion industry has been reluctant to get involved, but may find it has no other choice. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vHfntas

How TikTok Is Reigniting the Sample Sale Craze

Formerly the domain of fashion insiders, sample sales have become a viral phenomenon on TikTok, with influencers dispensing tips, tricks — and sharing their product hauls. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RMDCBNK

Arc’teryx and Salomon Owner Amer Sports Files for US IPO

Amer Sports on Thursday revealed a 30 percent revenue surge for the first nine months of 2023 in its filing to go public in the US. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XEPAMJG

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: A Delia*s Catalogue for Beauty?

A Gen Alpha beauty disruptor is coming. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/lhZ6M2a

How Beauty Brands Are Gearing Up for 2024

Beauty brands are readying for another tumultuous year. Demand is strong, but growth remains challenging with rising customer acquisition costs and a bearish funding climate. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/zkAJUrx

The Year Ahead: What to Expect as New Sustainability Rules Roll In

The State of Fashion 2024's essential guide to incoming sustainability regulation reveals how and why retailers, brands and manufacturers need to revamp business models to align to a shifting regulatory landscape. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7wM0FHt

Rolex Is Raising UK Watch Prices, But Its US Pricing Is Unchanged

The Geneva-based watchmaker increased prices at dealers in the UK by an average of about 4 percent to start the year, according to a report by analysts at Barclays. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mgLIOqT

Bangladesh Deploys Army to Keep Peace Ahead of Sunday’s Election

Soldiers travelled in armoured vehicles to temporary camps set up across the capital Dhaka to help the civil administration maintain peace and security. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XTAwxBK

EU Adds Russia’s Biggest Diamond Producer Alrosa to Sanctions List

The European Union has added Russia’s Alrosa, the world’s biggest diamond producer, as well as its CEO Pavel Alekseevich Marinychev to its sanctions list, it said on Wednesday. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/L26RuFa

The Year Ahead: The Alluring New Face of Influencer Marketing

From Gstaad Guy to Remi Bader, a new guard of creative personalities is revamping influencer marketing, The State of Fashion 2024 reveals. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UCj46pY

How to Build a Luxury Outerwear Business

Even as high-end demand slows, outerwear continues to be one of fashion’s most dynamic categories. Executives from Fusalp, Yves Salomon, C.P. Company, Mackage and Selfridges reveal their strategies. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GKAvamd

Aspen Skiing Company Files Federal Lawsuit Against Luxury Skiwear Label Perfect Moment

The federal suit, filed last week, alleges “trademark infringement, false association and/or false endorsement, and unfair competition” against London-based Perfect Moment. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/VoGrtMp

Abercrombie’s 285% Surge in 2023 Beats Even Sizzling Nvidia

Abercrombie & Fitch was the top-performing stock in the S&P 1500 Index last year, beating even AI chipmaker Nvidia. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4NpfSKA

‘Fashion Can Change Africa’: The Pioneering Designers Chasing a World of Opportunity

Global interest in African-made goods has grown in recent years but designers on the continent continue to face production challenges. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZKONWSr