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As Hearts on Fire celebrates its 30th anniversary, global president Rita Maltez unpacks the brand’s multi-year transformation from a diamond wholesaler into a fine jewellery specialist with a clear strategy to tap into the Asian market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/S9kFY6d

From Dries Van Noten to Soshiotsuki, the Paris men’s shows proposed a variety of visions for what a man should look like today, while Celine offered up multiplicity of characters itself, reports Angelo Flaccavento. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PVwrjHp

In a joint venture with French hotelier Accor, LVMH launched its first yacht luxury experience under its luxury travel brand Orient Express. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7m1MTCJ

The four-day shopping event drove $26.4 billion in total spending, according to data firm Adobe Analytics. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fEpl9Vg

The sporting goods giant faces a ‘show me’ moment as investors seek signs of stabilisation with sales down in seven of the past eight quarters. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/WPr16Gi

The new corporate identity is meant to signal a new chapter for the retailer and hold the retailer accountable to a higher standard of partnership to brands, consumers and its employees, said CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iqt5Sny

One month after filing for an IPO, Tom Hale joined Imran Amed at The Business of Beauty Global Forum to lay out the company’s central thesis: that Oura is building the world’s first large physiological model, ‘continuously monitoring your body, learning from your physiology and helping you make better decisions.’ from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9ufdH4A

The hottest chatter in Paris and Milan this week has been, well, the heat itself. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OuIQCHw

The direct-to-consumer pioneer is heading to Wall Street after surpassing $500 million in annual sales, betting investors will embrace a profitable premium fashion brand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/YI9Fc8g

Guillaume Motte, Jane Hertzmark Hudis and Cassandra Grey were among the speakers unpacking the most pressing topics for the industry in the second session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EufV9UA

The fast-growing Swiss running brand plans to leverage its robotic manufacturing to disrupt a lucrative soccer lifestyle market currently dominated by Nike and Adidas. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EFTQdHG

Talon.One’s ‘Creative Currencies in Promotions’ explores how brands are moving beyond traditional discounting and using promotions to create stronger customer engagement, emotional connection and long-term loyalty. Here, BoF shares key extracts from the report, alongside analysis of the shifts reshaping promotional strategy. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/JbxOD6d

Featherlight suits at Jonathan Anderson’s Dior and parachute tops at Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent provided a welcome weightlessness as the Paris menswear shows kicked off amid scorching heat. Angelo Flaccavento also reports on Ami, Auralee, Lemaire and Louis Vuitton. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RbGLiK4

David Denton will take over on Aug. 17, succeeding Matthew Friend. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RQY15D0

Marriott International’s Edition brand has expanded into new destinations and experiential offerings to meet the shifting demands of affluent travellers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GY8gUBu

The sale of Bella+Canvas, which has not closed yet, would give founders Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge more flexibility and options for the Lululemon challenger. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1McdTw9

As a K-shaped economy forces shoppers to make difficult decisions, mass and masstige brands are chasing growth with tactical deflation. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/N2DMRjw

Executives from Ganni, Givenchy, Lafayette 148, Monica Vinader, Stone Island, Tod’s Group, Versace and Victoria Beckham gathered at The Waverly Inn in New York City to discuss agentic commerce and how brands can deepen loyalty with shoppers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FfbpiEs

A sense of focus ran through the Milan men’s shows this season. Exhibit A: the radical reductionism at closely watched Prada. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9Lr3CsU

The Swedish fast-fashion giant may once again manage to lift earnings through improved efficiency and cost cuts, but its strategy to deliver sustainable sales growth will be the key focus for second quarter results. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/A9FaQ7z

The label founded by Lee Alexander McQueen will stage its next runway show in London on September 20th as owner Kering works to restructure and reposition the brand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HRakbI6

Six years after going viral during the pandemic, the New York-based brand is generating profitable double-digit sales growth, rolling out a series of collaborations — the latest with Williams-Sonoma — and expanding its retail footprint. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/da51MKz

The Swedish fast-fashion giant may once again manage to lift earnings through improved efficiency and cost cuts, but its strategy to deliver sustainable sales growth will be the key focus for second quarter results. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/SWiw7nU

Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina aim to turn the Aeffe-owned label into ‘a cultural loudspeaker’ as they prepare to replace Adrian Appiolaza, who stepped down Friday. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XYJdIQB

DressX’s latest intelligence report suggests shoppers who engage with AI virtual try-on are 50 percent more likely to purchase overall, while conversion rates among luxury consumers jump up to 10 times higher. BoF unpacks and analyses the key insights from the report. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GcONRPl

The big box retailer’s reunion with the designer who defined the ‘Tar-zhay’ era will need to deliver more than nostalgia to reignite demand for its apparel offering. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/kVE3zHl

The supermodel’s foundation, Fashion for Relief, which had raised millions of dollars for anti-poverty projects, was wound up in March 2024 after managers sent in by the commission found it was insolvent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HkomR5P

As department stores wane in popularity and specialty and e-commerce becomes more saturated, beauty brands are looking to open their own stores to regain ground and control the customer experience. Becoming a retailer, however, is very different to being a wholesaler. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/obILXu8

The decision from a Paris court will place the brand under receivership protection, Coperni president Arnaud Vaillant said. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EFVuYB2

Specialists in supply chain transparency, AI-powered video creation and marketing tools grabbed LVMH’s tech prizes, split into three categories this year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/obj24dy

BoF’s Haley Crawford and Shayeza Walid unpack why fashion is embracing literature when reading is in decline. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ON16Fop

As AI transforms how consumers search, discover and purchase from brands, marketing and creative leaders gathered in London with The Business of Fashion and LTK to discuss the future of creator-led commerce and the growing value of trust. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/YN3UZ12

Gareth Penny is the frontrunner to buy the world’s biggest diamond miner after the Iran war hampered other bidders. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/sxDzj64

The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Biw2fDp

The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ongrYcF

From founder storytelling to inclusive design, Tilt Beauty’s first year in business demonstrates how its core pillars of accessibility, playfulness and community can drive success in the beauty industry. Here, BoF sits down with founder Aerin Glazer. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Tg3yVSC

Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/cTnztU2

The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yiN5kGV

British prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Dac7BnH

A crop of small but emerging brands is capitalising on demand for novelty in the category, using TikTok-savvy marketing and a lifestyle-driven position to chip away at the dominance of established players like Lululemon. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QM5SVzm

This season, new design direction for menswear takes shape at Celine, Givenchy and Lanvin. Plus, Simone Rocha hits the runway at Pitti Uomo, and a Milan outing for Thom Browne. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/MsFLWPG

You can now listen to a selection of the most important BoF articles of the week, while on the go. Discover the same our agenda-setting analysis and expert reporting, now available in audio. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/29SE85j

Super-rich clients remain undeterred from purchasing investment timepieces even while more middle class customers have stopped spending on luxury. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3YHDbpE

Amid buzz about kids getting into skincare, fragrance and makeup, founders are betting on the basics catering to parents’ needs rather than their children’s TikTok-influenced wants. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PvE9gxi

The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GFaXztS

Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/O8F6DAw

The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialised occupations. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/K4BTZFJ

The Business of Fashion has introduced the BoF Professional Knowledge Partnership, a premium offering for teams that transforms BoF’s market-leading journalism into tailored intelligence and actionable strategic insight. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7Vz2QLP

Farfetch’s chief commercial officer unpacks the strategy behind Farfetch First, the luxury e-commerce company’s newly launched service designed to elevate its customer experience — and empower a global community of brand partners. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/maZipUA

From luxury brands and The Devil Wears Prada 2 to Willy Chavarria and Nothing, a growing list of names are courting the founder of La Watch Party. In a new knowledge report by BoF, in partnership with TikTok, Lyas shares his recipe for success. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/DldGV6I

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which took ownership of the British pharmacy and beauty chain last year, has reportedly begun divestiture discussions. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fBjZ0xc

The US sunscreen market reaches a regulatory milestone as the FDA approves the first new UV filter for wide industry use since 1999. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Gj4f3h0

Following the opening of two new retail concepts in Istanbul, Boyner Group chairman and CEO Cem Boyner sat down with BoF president Nick Blunden to unpack the forces shaping the future of retail when luxury’s value proposition is under scrutiny. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fyeXErG

Previous BoF analysis found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the H-1B visa for skilled workers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ReBVHUE

Novo's blockbuster drugs could pull it into buzzier areas of healthcare, chief executive Mike Doustdar said, as the Ozempic maker seeks to lessen its reliance on obesity and diabetes. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/YiaGRI1

Editors are betting on deeper storytelling, industry access and new personalities as they compete for eyeballs with online creators. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/tgvscV3

More teams, more countries and a massive push into the American mainstream. Here is how sportswear giants and fashion houses are lining up. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gV6DwHs

Designer Alessandro Sartori tapped the Italian concept of retreating to a seaside or countryside villa for a cultured take on vacation dressing as the brand aims to extend its winning streak in the US. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/eY9WbJA

Under Saks Global’s plan, which US bankruptcy judge Alfredo Perez called ‘an extraordinary result,’ the company will reduce its funded debt from $3.4 billion to about $1.2 billion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yholGUa

The recent success of retailers from Coach to Zara may be powered by the surprising resilience of America’s middle class, many of whom have moved up, not down, the economic ladder. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/YWuFbLD

The US exercise equipment company acquired Pilates-focused startup Skōp as it looks to expand its offerings and attract new users amid a broader turnaround effort. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FRnbT5S

The Spanish fast-fashion giant’s newly renovated, tech-enabled Bond Street flagship reflects its steady effort to elevate its image as it works to set itself apart from lower-priced rivals. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EJS9eny

The weak guidance adds to pressure on Lululemon’s management, which is contending with increased competition from upstart brands and product issues. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ECKLN6p

Disposals, store closures, blurry financial guidance… Decision-makers at LVMH, Kering, Ferragamo and Burberry are no longer betting on a return to the industry’s boom years. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/wyKIR8b

The Italian fashion group behind Diesel and Maison Margiela is taking full ownership of the avant-garde haute couture house, acquiring the remaining 30 percent it didn’t already own. Founders Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren remain creative directors. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/oqMmKEv

BoF and APICCAPS convened designers, brand leaders, and sourcing executives at The Hotel Chelsea in New York City to examine why Portugal has become a compelling answer to the supply chain disruptions reshuffling where footwear gets made. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jzGhPlA

Visibility matters, but as metrics like ‘media impact value’ come under scrutiny, analytics providers including Launchmetrics and CreatorIQ are evolving their toolsets to measure brand moments beyond impressive-sounding numbers that don’t tie back to key business outcomes. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/zemF4t6

In five separate, in-depth conversations, Kering’s Luca de Meo, LVMH’s Sidney Toledano, Levi’s Michelle Gass, Tapestry’s Joanne Crevoiserat and Saks Global’s Geoffroy van Raemdonck will share their strategies at BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, from Dec. 1-4, 2026 in Oxfordshire, UK. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/sJh0o3O

The levies would affect imports from 60 trading partners as the Trump administration tries to rebuild the tariff wall struck down by the US Supreme Court. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3jQBYAb

A crop of brands founded in 2016, including Dôen, La Ligne and Cinq à Sept, steered clear of the once-dominant growth model that led direct-to-consumers darlings like Everlane to bust in favour of a more sustainable approach. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vV8glaQ

The beauty retailer’s quarterly net sales grew 11.1 percent amid an ongoing turnaround plan. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/qf0w3Kz

At a conference in Paris, Lauder CEO Stéphane de La Faverie spoke about the company’s M&A outlook and the reason its Puig merger talks fell through. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/63YLu9A

Global Livestream — Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25, 2026 from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ws8N1ab

An excerpt from ‘The Future of Competitive Advantage,’ an analysis by retail futurist Doug Stephens on the business opportunity in rebuilding civic trust, broad-based economic prosperity and widespread access to education. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Gp5xKFY

Results from companies including L’Oréal, LVMH and Ralph Lauren, along with industry data, suggest affluent consumers are starting to spend more again, helped in part by a Chinese equities rally boosting wealth and sentiment. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1nH6SM8