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An Italian union is seeking to hold Richemont legally accountable for alleged workers’ rights violations at a Montblanc supplier, as scandals linking brands like Dior, Armani, Valentino and Loro Piana to sweatshops draw more scrutiny to the sector’s sourcing practices. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/WlHaGiK

Shein Group Ltd.’s net income rose to over $400 million and revenue was almost $10 billion in the first quarter. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iqWLyg7

The Italian luxury group said it had put in place a plan to revive sales and relaunch its brand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3f5D47T

Project 3, a subdivision of the rapper's production company pgLang, will provide creative direction, content creation, event planning and more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/WIkrgbO

Correspondent Mike Sykes explains why he's bringing The Kicks You Wear newsletter to The Business of Fashion as the sports and fashion industries continue to collide in unique ways. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IUx1TCB

As the luxury watch sector experiences shifting consumer preferences and market contraction, brands are seeking new paths to relevance and growth. Here, BoF speaks with Benjamin Arabo, chief executive officer of Jacob & Co., to understand how the American company is evolving its efforts to disrupt traditional watchmaking. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/upG6DnO

Fashion and beauty professionals are rethinking what matters at work – from transparent leadership to meaningful flexibility and fair pay. Sheena Butler-Young and Sophie Soar dig into BoF Careers’ new report on what it takes to attract and retain top talent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/i0Vo3De

The handbag brand is rolling out dozens of cafés across US outlet malls, offering branded lattes, merch and a reason for young shoppers to linger longer in stores. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Uny7FlK

Kim Kardashian’s Skims launches shapewear for the face after announcing beauty ambitions earlier this year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/uWJnhok

The lingerie giant used an Instagram teaser to announce that its glitzy fashion show will be back on the runway for the second year in a row following a hiatus. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/B6RmA1j

The Danish company, which manufactures Ozempic and Wegovy, announced a new CEO and a slash to its 2025 growth outlook, triggering a stock price plunge. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Esjkh7d

As tariff shifts and geopolitical tensions complicate international trade, Swap — an e-commerce operating system that centralises cross-border operations — is emerging as a strategic ally for DTC brands pursuing global expansion. BoF sits down with co-founder and CEO Sam Atkinson to learn about his vision for unified commerce. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OdUz4jK

Europe powered the increase, while results in North America were held back by tariffs and a falling dollar. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QcuGm7A

BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/srSPyfm

In a changing industry, today’s talent is seeking more from employers. BoF Careers asked over 1,000 global fashion professionals which companies they most want to work for in 2025 — and why. Here are the results. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/hVWimIu

The duties, set to take effect Aug. 1, will impact major fashion players. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4xWoJqB

Sweeping new tariffs are set to take effect Aug. 1. Even if last-minute deals are struck, the fallout — from rising prices to businesses exiting the US market — will be long-lasting. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2A8OnTU

The Japanese makeup brand announced plans to “wind down” its US business amid tariff uncertainty and parent company Kosé Corporation’s lagging sales in North America. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BYtOFSX

Maison Kitsuné is, once again, stepping away from its physical retail locations in the United States to refocus the business on its new brand strategy. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/pwZGuyz

Famous for her social media presence and service that vets plastic surgeons, “Beauty Broker” Melinda Farina’s battle against an anonymous Reddit account has resulted in multiple legal cases that may play out in court as early as fall 2025. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XVZb8S1

Shares dropped 18 percent after the company announced it expects a decline in annual sales and a loss for 2025. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/sM7Jdjp

The craze over Pop Mart’s toys speaks to a desire for escapism and customisation during increasingly uncertain economic times — but their popularity may be fleeting. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EOrBFoD

Public relations has historically been a competitive, cutthroat sector, especially in fashion. But the new generation of independent PR firms are banding together to share their expertise and compete in the age of agency consolidation. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TCsoKFk

Deckers has been rapidly expanding its international presence, in an effort to counter choppy US demand after several years of strong growth. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gyFtOPQ

With ‘tens of millions’ in annual sales, Tremaine Emory’s buzzed-about New York label is in expansion mode. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/eU4KqIS

BoF sits down with Kerzner International CEO Philippe Zuber to learn how its array of ‘ultra-luxury’ offerings across its hotel brand portfolio — One & Only, Siro, Atlantis and Rare Finds — is building a deeper connection with ultra-high-net-worth guests to meet their evolving needs. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jdPi4Jw

The fragrance manufacturer and distributor cited a perfect storm of macroeconomic headwinds, tariffs and the discontinuation of its Dunhill license for its mixed results. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BKyzrVm

The viral “Pay Us” tees worn by players such as Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier have become an effective tool in a broader effort to show the league what its stars are worth. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/viRoHez

The rise of social media algorithms that endlessly select and serve up digital content — whatever triggers a dopamine buzz in our brains — has rewired the luxury fashion industry. Is feeding the feed good for business? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/tTMB3x5

‘Marc by Sofia’ will premiere later this summer at the Venice Film Festival. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/exPfKDO

The retailer’s stock price soared 38 percent to close at $14.34 after a wild day of trading that saw the shares more than double at an intraday peak. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZctiN9m

September’s edition of NYFW will see Alexander Wang return, as well as appearances from Europe-based Cos, Off-White and Toteme. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/e197KuI

The struggling retailer has proposed swapping all of its $2.2 billion in 11 percent bonds due in 2029 for a combination of securities with the same interest rate and maturity, but lower principal. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IYoGWaU

The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace will play host to the exhibition, which opens next spring. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5FYhHub

Online sales of used goods in the country will hit $6.4 billion in 2025, according to a new Amazon-backed report. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/0mFD2YL

Once the centre of America’s fashion industry, New York’s Garment District faces a new threat in the form of a soon-to-be-approved rezoning measure. Already stretched by rising costs and market pressures, it could hamper the city’s fashion ecosystem. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RQSTcos

Fragrance may be booming, but the premium category has cratered compared to high-end niche perfumes and affordable body and hair mists that have become an expansion focus for brands. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fnRvmsh

The UK Health Security Agency said dozens of poisonings, linked to unlicensed Botox-like injections, have been reported across England. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Lluvmag

LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vqB4yid

An asylum seeker deported from the US to the notorious El Salvador prison, Hernández Romero was identified arriving in Venezuela as part of a prisoner swap. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1v3rGgH

The founder of fashion rental platform CaaStle was charged by federal prosecutors Friday. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bl3fuI2

Designer Jérôme Mage speaks to Imran Amed about how he built a cult luxury eyewear brand rooted in scarcity, storytelling and craftsmanship — and why having an outsider’s perspective is his greatest creative strength. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/qPWCMD6

In New York, leaders from VF Corp, Ugg and more joined BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, to explore a new AI-powered social listening analysis on how challenger sportswear brands are outrunning the competition. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/l4a7SPm

The jeweller bungled the release of a coveted Nautilus timepiece, alienating some customers and fracturing its relationship with Patek Philippe. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fxOlq23

Despite challenges, Frasers said its ‘long-term ambitions for the luxury business remain unchanged.’ from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZqQv290

US-Australian Shein competitor Princess Polly recently received B Corp certification, gaining a coveted stamp of approval from one of the world’s leading corporate responsibility labels. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/uJN6Vfi

From ‘Smurfs’ to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’, big-budget films are an increasingly popular marketing tie-in for beauty companies — especially when their founder is also a star. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/elFWXhR

President Donald Trump has dialed down his confrontational tone with China in an effort to secure a trade deal with the world’s second-largest economy. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/hl72tNc

From informing shoppers at the research stage to triggering a Super Bowl campaign, Reddit is becoming a gold mine for consumer insights and conversions alike. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/JBEhCk0

Michelle Ngonmo’s talent incubator, founded in Italy in 2015, platforms and supports BIPOC fashion talent and creatives while building bridges between hubs in Cameroon, Rwanda and Ghana to fashion capitals like Milan, and soon, Paris. BoF sits down with Ngonmo to explore the association’s mission and impact. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/KsayXx0

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest inflation report showed an uptick in apparel prices for the first time since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs two months ago. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/JB7fcd8

Indonesia also agreed to purchase $15 billion in US energy, $4.5 billion worth of agricultural products and 50 Boeing Co. jets, “many of them 777’s,” Trump said later on social media. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZO2N7d9

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japanese resale giant Valuence, Brazilian footwear exports and the disaster facing Lesotho’s denim workers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IkPuLUd

After dominating wardrobes for more than a decade, leggings are no longer the go-to bottom for younger shoppers. Activewear brands are scrambling to adapt. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/wUvlHbI

L’Oréal, Nivea and Neutrogena are rolling out new environmental labelling in a bid to stay ahead of anti-greenwashing regulations and give them an edge with consumers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZrLMGYT

LVMH’s high-end Italian cashmere firm cultivated unassailable luxury credentials with its commitment to quality and craft. According to Italian prosecutors, thousands of its cashmere jackets were made in illegal, Chinese-owned workshops on the outskirts of Milan. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PCXYamT

With sustainability regulations tightening and deadlines for manufacturing reforms approaching, bio-design firm Modern Meadow is optimising for the shift towards responsible sourcing. BoF sits down with its chief executive officer, David Williamson, to discuss how the company’s biofabrication technologies can supplement the leather industry. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/dvGo503

The statement was released on the Italian designer’s 91st birthday. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/lV9UoCc

Hotel Banke is the Inditex founder’s second Parisian property acquisition in the past year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1qcrO02

This is the third cyberattack against LVMH in recent months, following data breaches in Louis Vuitton Korea and Christian Dior Couture. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/B2ZT6wa

The Swiss owner of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and other brands has avoided the luxury slump. Sluggish watch sales and local competition in China threaten to spoil the party. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/T8UoxIV

Michael Rider’s debut at Celine, Glenn Martens’ first Margiela couture show and Jonathan Anderson’s reinvention of his own brand were among the signs in Paris that luxury is ready to open a new creative chapter, writes Imran Amed. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7DUHnCL

Tim Blanks and Imran Amed share their highlights and takeaways as Jonathan Anderson takes Dior into a new era, Demna closes his Balenciaga chapter and luxury brands face a value proposition reckoning. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/p9Tiya5

The US retailer’s surprise buyout of the London-based upmarket chain is in line with its recent business overall, which puts global expansion at the core of future growth. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/dgFLazU

The results suggest that efforts to branch into new products and categories — part of the company’s focus on what it calls 'head-to-toe denim lifestyle' — are paying off. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9K4CUqh

21-year Nike veteran Aaron Cain will take the reins at Converse in Boston. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9oGCslZ

The sale at Sotheby’s in Paris broke the global record for most valuable handbag ever sold at auction. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3o7Wrfh

The luxury retailer’s credit rating is now CC — 10 rungs beneath investment grade — a demotion that ‘reflects our view that the proposed financing transaction is tantamount to a default,’ S&P said. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rjz9lM3

The new Paris boutique is the first freestanding location for the seven-year-old women’s footwear brand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Fx7Wl0I

Once dismissed as lowbrow entertainment, “The Real Housewives” has quietly transformed into fashion’s guilty pleasure. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack how reality TV’s most famous franchise found itself embraced by brands, consumers and even luxury insiders. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/sl5oKk9

Chanel at 110, Armani at 91, Me at Midnight: Tuesday in Paris was that kind of day. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HoF4UD2

Meta Plaforms Inc. bought a minority stake in EssilorLuxottica in a deal that increases the US tech giant’s commitment to the fast-growing smart glasses industry, according to people familiar with the matter. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ly7cG1v

The Trump administration launched an investigation into the pharmaceutical industry in April as a bid to impose tariffs on the grounds that extensive reliance on foreign production of medicine is a national security threat. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/G9mr0UK

The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GtrdxqQ

As growth marketing becomes even more expensive in a crowded market, beauty leaders must rebuild their creative marketing muscle and make bold choices, finds The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9muPUi4

The attention-grabbing new store on London’s Oxford Street is the British chain’s most ambitious gambit yet, and joins a flock of global beauty retailers debuting flagships packed with experiential elements. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/02YPpf6

The French luxury giant is selling its only US hotel, the El Encanto in Santa Barbara, California. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HX6AJTy

The LVMH veteran has been named chairman and chief executive of LVMH Americas as the company navigates a 'complex and evolving geopolitical period.' from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/pGTz1cq

AI doesn't see the internet the same way human shoppers do, meaning retailers need to adapt as more consumers turn to AI to find products or even make purchases. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/lNmPHdM

Rumours have swirled in recent weeks that the American cosmetics company is looking to offload its consumer and prestige brands. In a cooling market and with a mixed portfolio, finding buyers is a hard sell. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/CU4S1zy

The designer’s debut for the house contained nods to the tenures of Hedi Slimane, Phoebe Philo and Michael Kors, as well as Rider’s own work for Polo Ralph Lauren, reports Angelo Flaccavento. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/KE7LYSf

Lawyers are advising content creators that weighing in on political topics can come with serious risks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XQItrN6

Announcements are expected in the coming days ahead of a July 9 deadline for higher tariffs, according to the US Treasury Secretary. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/f9iOjKk

Both sides of fashion’s value equation will be put to the test in the coming days as couture houses flex their creative muscles and consumer prices hang in the balance pending trade deals between the US and major fashion manufacturing hubs. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/wNPeV3G

Unlike typical IP battles, Lululemon’s dispute with Costco is playing out in the court of public opinion — where consumers increasingly favour dupes over pricey originals. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/kBU6WJV

Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in “The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.” from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2uH7X9r

New US tariffs on Vietnamese imports create uncertainty for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BUw43iT

A wave of new performance basketball sneakers featuring fresh designs has shoppers once again considering the category for fashion and not just for wear on the court. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/wlq8L7j

English football team Crystal Palace has become the first club in the Premier League, the world’s most-watched football competition, to hire a creative lead to oversee apparel collections and fashion partnerships. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TwzvgPe

On Monday morning, London-based communications firm Science Magic Inc. terminated its staff, effective immediately, after informing them the company would shut down, according to multiple sources. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QXaBOUi

Investor interest in fashion tech is back, but this time, is it more substance than style? Malique Morris joins The Debrief to discuss how startups with real technical expertise and practical AI tools are leading a new wave of innovation. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vpcztuU

The Persson family and its related companies owned over 60 percent of H&M's shares at the end of May, prompting speculation the company may return to private ownership. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/p4qLi3H

The prestige skincare and wellness line founded by the British supermodel entered liquidation proceedings after failing to file its company accounts. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/SaHPdC2