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Tim Blanks goes backstage at ‪Thom Browne‬ ‘s Autumn/Winter 2024 couture show to about the beauty of “unfinished” pieces alongside heavily embroidered ones. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Po9SZ3k

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party won a crushing victory in the first round of voting for the National Assembly in France — home to luxury giants LVMH, Kering and Chanel — according to exit polls. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/hR7LAMS

The promise of political stability in the UK, and the opposite in France, has the industry closely watching the polls. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/uvxYSFG

The best way to learn and form a more well-rounded view of the complex and multi-faceted world we live in is to directly expose yourself to diverse opinions, writes Imran Amed, who is currently attending the Aspen Ideas Festival. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Aqkl6Ue

The name on the door says Balenciaga, Gaultier, Armani... but that’s not the whole story. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TbMrCJS

A sense of sculptural rigidity and a stiff monumentalism was all over Paris Couture Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ITroZMP

At CIFF’s Nordic showcase during Milan’s menswear week, BoF moderated a panel with CDLP co-founder Andreas Palm, Celine Aagaard of Envelope 1976 and Adnym’s Frippe Persson, discussing the growing opportunity for independent brands as sentiment shifts towards more nuanced self-expression among younger consumers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IkyHAVd

The LVMH-backed private equity firm will have about a 73 percent stake in Birkenstock after the sale. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/kJ3OhC5

The Seattle-based company’s plans show Amazon shipping goods directly to customers from China. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fL3gvqD

Instagram’s broadcast channel feature is becoming a favourite for online creators and brand founders as a place to seek feedback and share a more unvarnished look at their lives. It’s also proving to be a powerful marketing tool. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/cmTWsEv

From analysis of the global fashion industry to career advice, BoF’s founder and CEO, Imran Amed will share his personal and professional journey with Vogue Philippines editor in chief Bea Valdes and fashion director Pam Quinones and reflect on the market forces and consumer trends shaping the future of the global fashion industry. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/nEXbSru

The acquisition adds a small but prestigious brand to LVMH’s watchmaking division, which is headed by Frédéric Arnault. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/hoY0G3W

The textile and leather certification company allows fashion brands to signpost how they comply with environmental requirements through its modular certification system. Here, interim CEO Dr. Stefan Droste discusses the role transparency and certification play in fashion today and how businesses can stay ahead of regulatory change. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/8kILeFM

What does it mean that Daniel Roseberry and Thom Browne are offering the most stimulating takes on haute couture? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/T65YRyN

Americans paid 10 times more for Ozempic than patients in the United Kingdom in 2023. That wild discrepancy has captured the attention of one of the drug industry’s loudest critics, the US senator Bernie Sanders. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UVbzX9c

THG on Monday said it had sold sites including Coggles to Frasers as part of a partnership deal that also includes Frasers using THG’s technology in some parts of its business. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/E8u0nxb

The magazine blended fashion, celebrity and sport at an event kicking off Paris Fashion Week. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7ywXTp1

But after 38 years, 150 collections and 129 shows, is it possible that the best is still to come for Belgium’s finest? In an in-depth profile, Tim Blanks explores the departing designer’s past, present and future, writes Tim Blanks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/stNoUv2

The fashion giants are mid-turnaround, but could use strong quarterly results to buy time for their plans to kick in. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3cjs8b6

US private equity firm Carlyle Group is pushing ahead with the sale of Italian fashion brand Twinset, asking potential bidders to submit non-binding offers, two sources close to the matter said on Friday. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/waxAsY5

The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce a partnership between its data and advisory team, BoF Insights, and artificial intelligence leader Quilt.AI to provide AI-powered advisory services and subscription tools to fashion and beauty clients. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PrjJFXL

The Parisian label with Japanese roots is struggling to navigate the decline of streetwear and a tricky market for premium apparel brands almost three years into the tenure of creative director Nigo. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/v1TaWOr

Swiss watch exports fell in May as a slowdown in demand for premium and luxury timepieces in China and Hong Kong continued. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/lPGtHA1

The venture is a search and discovery platform for fashion that’s built around the capabilities of generative AI. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/et97G0g

The ultra-premium skincare brand is expecting sales to lift as much as 40 percent, as demand for its celebrity-loved products holds out. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/j6txHOL

Ahead of the Paris Olympics this summer, the cosmetics label is rolling out a campaign starring WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, gymnast Jordan Chiles, volleyball player Chiaka Ogbogu and weightlifter Mattie Rogers, becoming the latest beauty label to bet on the power of athletes. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3BRaGQf

On stage at The Business of Beauty’s Global Forum, Vasiliki Petrou discussed market disruption, evolving consumer behaviour and how she believes brands like K18, Tatcha, Hourglass and Dermalogica stay relevant to their consumers in a saturated market. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5Nu0veX

Permira-backed luxury sneaker maker Golden Goose Group SpA has decided to postpone its planned initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6gmiMWd

Balancing ease of use with professional-grade formulas, Fara Homidi Beauty creates formulas that can go the distance, without compromising on clean credentials. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RD5pLtx

After years of stagnation, the market for signature shoes from basketball stars is heating up again, boosted by a new generation of athletes and fresh challenges to Nike’s dominance from a resurgent Adidas and a host of Chinese brands like Anta and Li-Ning. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TpCWg3F

At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Front Row’s marketplace partnership VP of brand strategy, Alex Carmody, shared insights on how marketplaces can be used to build routes to core customers. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bN1zBxo

The footwear brand is hoping for a $2 billion market capitalisation with its initial public offering, which means selling the market on distressed sneakers being more than a fad. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/og8wAhL

Lately, something has not been feeling quite right in fashion. First Kering, and now LVMH and Chanel, seem to be creeping into crisis management mode. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xoRm2iV

Reverence for times past dominated the Florentine trade show that ended on Thursday, reports Angelo Flaccavento. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bjUIJyq

The executive is leaving the beauty conglomerate to launch her own investment fund. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ku0XbpF

Shein’s average price hikes exceeded those of its rivals H&M and Zara, according to data from London-based research firm EDITED, which compared prices on June 1 with a year earlier. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/x9JgCao

Beneath luxury’s glamorous surface lies a network of supply chains tangled with the same labour abuses as fast fashion. Brands can, and should, do better, argues Caterina Occhio. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iAINL4T

Balancing ease of use with professional-grade formulas, Fara Homidi Beauty creates formulas that can go the distance, without compromising on clean credentials. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/znDBKmZ

The top source of consumer dissatisfaction is Amazon’s pricing, suggesting that deals — not speedy delivery — have become a priority for inflation-battered consumers. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/AS3jRWU

In Launchmetrics’ latest report ‘Reinventing Influence: The Gen Z Impact on Fashion Marketing’, a leading software, data and insights provider in fashion, lifestyle and beauty assesses brands in the luxury, premium and mass-market segments generating the greatest growth in media impact value. Discover key insights from the downloadable report here, alongside BoF analysis. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/qJ8kHbr

Scores of British women are taking leading cosmetic companies to court in the United States, claiming that they contracted mesothelioma through the presence of talcum powder in their beauty products. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/WU219YE

Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “Building an Effective Loyalty Programme.” from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mtAlGgN

Many fashion brands have prioritised manufacturing viral moments meant to create chatter online. But that alone can’t be the foundation of a brand’s marketing strategy. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OnUQTd0

There was nothing normal about London Fashion Weekend… except for the supreme talent on show. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3TNYtQm

The fast fashion giant is reportedly close to filing to go public in London, but faces doubts about its business and the political environment. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Vv8qANa

The parent company of Louis Vuitton appointed Cecile Cabanis as deputy finance director, reporting to CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/WgViXcO

The London-based designer will receive a £100,000 grant along with business mentoring and pro-bono legal services for her namesake brand. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/d7JwG21

From Miu Miu and Pharrell Williams to skater boys on TikTok, pearls have shaken off their country-club reputation to become markers of personal style.Pearl giants Tasaki and Mikimoto and indie designers like Sophie Bille Brahe prove that jewellers are seizing the moment. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/J4pwHxU

The Wertheimers’ are to receive a $5.7 billion dividend for 2023, the largest annual payout since the maker of expensive tweed ensembles and quilted flap bags began publishing results in London six years ago. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/WRGNhli

Karl Lagerfeld’s successor is preparing to leave the brand, Chanel told BoF. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iSNFHcf

MercadoLibre intends to allocate new staff in two new distributions centres it plans to open in Brazil this year. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jtIve9T

How the 250-year-old German orthopedic shoe company with “Succession”-level family drama transformed itself into a luxury behemoth. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vROlwdG

Gucci Westman, Heela Yang, Danessa Myricks and more spoke at The Business of Beauty Global Forum’s second session. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ofqLvwG

Entering a new country requires a delicate balance between staying true to a brand’s DNA and adapting to local tastes. Having the right people in place from day one can often be the determining factor between success and failure. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Uq4gjr9

During the first day of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, content creators Dylan Mulvaney, Katie Fang and Steph Hui; Shiseido executive Angelica Munson, Sisley global vice president Christine d’Ornano and more unpack how beauty is shaping culture. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/hXGJlD8

Investment firm Consortium Brand Partners announced on Monday that it acquired athleisure brand Outdoor Voices on May 15 for an undisclosed sum. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bltd3hI

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ifhBKG0

This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help PR & communications professionals decode fashion’s creative landscape. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xGhjy0O

The public listing could value the Chinese ultra fast fashion player at about $64 billion. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bNEzHOM

Experts say Mytheresa, Ssense and Moda Operandi have kept afloat in a challenged space by honing in on a particular consumer, curating their assortments and executing on retail basics. Still, the road ahead is tough, and the bigger they get, the harder it will be to sustain these strategies. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/15hKFNi

The activewear giant will test the recent run of stronger-than-expected earnings. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OA30tDR

The lawsuit claimed Hermès only gives customers with “sufficient purchase history” a chance to buy a Birkin bag. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4jzWXMq