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New partnerships between teams, leagues, players and brands popping up almost daily. Which of these deals work – and how to measure success – is open to interpretation. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9mzdaDx

Executives from beauty brands including La Mer, Puig, Chanel Beauty, Dyson, Gisou, LVMH Fragrance Brands, Prada Beauty and Aesop, among others, joined Amazon Beauty and BoF for dinner in New York City. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5GOJxk7

You too can play “Connections” with fashion’s brightest stars, writes Tim Blanks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tEXwDf

The sportswear giant is trying to rediscover its identity after a string of weak quarters. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/M1HEuyz

Seeking comfort and a vehicle for self-expression, roomier trousers are becoming an even more important part of a man’s wardrobe. But brands have to straddle the line between feeding into the trend and staying true to their unique design philosophies. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/AFvPExK

The city-wide, multi-disciplinary tribute to the late trailblazing creative director includes a major exhibition, screenings, performances, a Colette pop-up and collaborations with Nike, Apple, Ikea and Moët & Chandon. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/F2NPRzS

Anthony Vaccarello guarantees that what you see is not the whole truth, writes Tim Blanks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/n7T198Y

Switzerland has offered to invest in the US gold-refining industry, as part of its efforts to persuade the Trump administration to lower the 39 percent import tariff imposed last month. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iUtf7Nu

SharkNinja’s latest innovation, the Facial Glow Pro, mimics in-office aesthetic treatments. Like competitors Omnilux or Medicube, its parent company hopes to entice consumers to take procedures into their own hands. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ht0NVaH

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

Data including names and contact details for some Harrods customers were taken from the systems of a “third-party provider,” a spokesperson for the store said in an emailed statement. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/S17V3Jy

On the final day of Milan Fashion Week, Giorgio Armani was remembered with an emotional sendoff at the Accademia di Brera, blending five decades of signature codes in an atmosphere of quiet reverence. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RhjIapC

The sneaker giant reports results on Monday, as the focus shifts from the brand’s turnaround story to tangible results. Plus, The BoF 500 welcomes another class. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/scdVjx6

From the magnified volumes in Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta debut to Ferrari’s stripped-down minimalism, designers tested the limits of reduction and layering for Spring/Summer 2026. At Dolce & Gabbana, Hollywood parody collided with reality in the front row. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/pkJruvW

Dario Vitale resurfaced long-lost depth and eroticism at the iconic Italian brand, triumphing over expectations for a muted show in the lead-up to a planned takeover by Prada Group. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/8AZMWPE

On The BoF Podcast, the designer retraces his formative years from Ohio to New York, his years at Bottega in Milan and explores how young creatives can succeed in fashion today. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/lZaGrSB

At Prada, Moschino and more, designers grappled with their own identities on the third day of Milan Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rZU4mq7

The e-commerce giant is also facing a separate case brought by the FTC that the company built and maintained an illegal monopoly. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gRZx9L4

The Net-a-Porter founder on Wednesday filed a dismissal of the bombshell lawsuit she filed against her former partner, and Frame denim co-founder, in August. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iIPuQ71

Simone Bellotti beautifully captures the essence of fashion’s ultimate purist, writes Tim Blanks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/0wPJXdM

Alexis Perakis-Valat, currently president of its consumer products division, will accede to the role, replacing David Greenberg who will become the company’s US chairman. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/l1rsqLM

LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton has named Stephanie Phair a senior advisor, leveraging her experience building and scaling global consumer and luxury brands. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/DlR7fVE

The LVMH-owned beauty and fashion juggernaut is leaning on its Sauvage franchise, now the number one men’s fragrance in the world, to power a deeper entry into the men’s grooming market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/VgGf82i

Hearst Magazines International’s newest title will be headed by former Vogue Hommes editor-in-chief Bruno Danto. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7AJaLjH

Gucci’s Demna and Diesel’s Glenn Martens — one beginning a brand reinvention, one already knee-deep — both hatched something new on the first day of Milan Fashion Week. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EGlZQf6

There were signs of fresh energy at London Fashion Week despite the market challenges facing the emerging designers who are its raison d’etre. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/DWKH8v4

Designer Daniel Lee sampled the stylishness of musicians in his latest outing for the British megabrand, reports Tim Blanks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/YDw3nhs

The French beauty giant was one of three preferred bidders cited in Armani’s will for an initial stake sale of 15 percent in Giorgio Armani, but would only pursue its beauty business, according to a person familiar with the matter. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Z703vfj

The Finnish Oura health and fitness ring maker is raising $875 million in a new Series E financing round valuing it around $10.9 billion, Bloomberg reported. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/j02zHkg

As the fragrance category continues to grab interest across demographics, the Milanese grooming line, backed by Rhode investor D Capital, debuts a luxury collection. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Xd71s2Z

The retailer is seeking an investor to take on 49 percent of the New York luxury retailer, according to the Wall Street Journal. Proceeds will go towards easing a heavy debt load less than a year after acquiring Neiman Marcus. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xIwtp45

He deemed the proposal an assault on France’s economy, denouncing the plan’s architect as a far-left ideologue. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ORrAg5U

Two of Italy’s most prominent brands are managing expectations for their designer debuts this week. Jil Sander and Bottega Veneta will also reveal aesthetic revamps. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ndeKChq

Trump said on Truth Social on Friday that he appreciated “the approval of the TikTok Deal” from Xi, while Xi’s statement did not mention an approval. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xuGH7wo

The company is looking to sell a minority stake that would value Bergdorf Goodman in the range of $1.5 billion to $2 billion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/NEij02V

Low stock prices have triggered speculation about possible mergers or acquisitions. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/0q7vYaT

Some companies are merging to help offset tariff costs while others go private to weather the remaining years of his presidency outside of the public market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5udIQ16

As diversity, equity and inclusion commitments wane and access to capital grows more elusive, RaiseFashion convened a panel at NYFW — moderated by BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young — featuring leaders from Abercrombie & Fitch, Glossier, Ten To One Rum and Fluency to explore how emerging brands can secure strategic allies, move beyond restrictive labels and build sustainable pathways to growth. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GK26ZFO

The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FVJEKo5

The breakout eyewear’s next release comes with an internal display digitally overlaid on the wearer’s field of view that lets users read texts, watch video and get turn-by-turn navigation. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/LZlJeom

Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia are departing the brand after nine years to concentrate on their other ready-to-wear label, Monse, they announced together on social media. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/VfEC0LN

Rates are now at a range of 4 to 4.25 percent — the lowest since November 2022. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OCIgr94

Men’s product currently accounts for 24 percent of sales at the brand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QgzRulZ

Next year, the Vogue publisher will release Vette, an online marketplace where creators can sell the products they tout in their content. But to stand out in the influencer marketing space, it’ll face plenty of competition. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/AVFqMcr

At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/YCd2GcS

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel co-founded the collection with her sister Mackinley Hill. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vd3PYWU

Craig and Julia Noik’s Osmé Perfume will launch with Credo Beauty as its first retailer. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HJqdWeh

Kering said the breach happened in June and that no financial information was taken. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/pi9jhaB

The framework agreement is a breakthrough in the long-running dispute over TikTok’s ownership. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/spH3EDi

The ‘quiet luxury’ Italian cashmere label that’s still generating double-digit sales growth amid a sharp downturn in luxury demand has cast itself as the tortoise to the wider sector’s hare. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RX0dmp2

In a salon-style presentation at Printemps, the designer unveiled his first full women’s collection — a departure from his politically charged menswear shows. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Lpj2HOa

Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand, sources said, as new group chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to shake up the French conglomerate’s senior ranks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5Z1wWGz

A new British Fashion Council CEO hopes to bring more emerging designers to the schedule, though Burberry and H&M will likely hog the spotlight. Plus, the Federal Reserve makes a key interest rate decision. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/oGLpO1C

A court ruling on Friday has given the Canadian retailer a lifeline to proceed with a restructuring process, instead of being forced to sell its company to pay off debts. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7JY2EiU

The designer’s will unexpectedly called for his brand to be sold or file for an IPO. With the luxury sector in a slump, neither option looks particularly appealing right now, writes Imran Amed. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6BuGjaK

The California-based brand has launched a pop-up at Selfridges, the first step in a larger global expansion strategy from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/oyvdwTQ

The former CEO of Ouai and Procter & Gamble’s specialty beauty arm is set to take the helm at the millennial beauty brand this October. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mpEjfVZ

The Italian luxury group has been looking for a new executive officer since its CEO Marco Gobbetti left the company in March. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/SBwYtPy

The category saw its highest increase since February as the impact of the Trump administration's trade policies took shape. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mQ2eFBr

The company’s shares opened at $52 each in New York, above the IPO price of $40 apiece. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RmqOnCK

With luxury demand slowing and prices soaring, top houses are betting on fresh creative leadership to re-energise customers. The Debrief unpacks what runway debuts at brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior can – and can’t – fix this season. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Rr49LI8

The Spanish owner of Charlotte Tilbury, Paco Rabanne and more said in the run-up to June, its profits soared as sales ticked up in anticipation of tariffs. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Hx8Nwr1

The viral skincare brand, popular with Gen-Z for its affordable formulas and trending ingredients, is the latest to join Bansk’s growing beauty portfolio which also includes hair-care line Amika. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TMaiJmE

New CEO Luca de Meo said improving performance would require ‘clear, strong’ decision-making: ‘We must continue to reduce our debt, reduce our costs and, where necessary, rationalise, reorganise, reposition some of our brands.’ from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Fp3PIER

Jaycee Pribulsky is leaving the company for a new opportunity after less than two years in the role. Her departure comes amid a choppy period of restructuring, when the sportswear giant’s sustainability efforts have faced scrutiny and it has rejigged communications on the topic. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Wlo7s2O

Legacy retailers like Hollister and Pacsun are finding strong momentum with Gen-Z by doubling down on activations that deliver utility, community and social media shareability. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5ZxU0CV

Chief executives said they planned to raise prices while cutting margins. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/03dtXOZ

Any sign of an anti-Americanism trend would cause a headache for an industry benefiting from the popularity of Americana and preppy looks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/MI5dASx

The industry is producing fewer emerging designer success stories, putting its pipeline of creative innovation at risk. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EDdXjFB

Marketers are now expected to balance reach, relevance and performance across a growing array of platforms. BoF’s latest knowledge paper, in partnership with Ekimetrics, explores how to measure them effectively. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/MscLkIT

The watchmaker hosted the US president for the men’s championship weeks after the White House implemented a 39 percent tariff on Swiss goods. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/dJ0OKhp

A surge in exports in July should shield Swiss watch brands from the full impact of a new 39 percent U.S. tariff from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OFtulqZ

The schedule is packed with brands that are riding the contemporary boom, but also emerging labels that face an uncertain future. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iFaz7qQ

Shares hit their lowest level since the onset of the pandemic after the company slashed its outlook for both the third quarter and the full year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7auVle1

On Thursday, the American retail giant announced a new and improved offering for its mainstay brands which include Gap and Old Navy. The Business of Beauty can reveal that former Estée Lauder Companies executive John Demsey and celebrity beauty brand incubator Maesa are involved. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7xwZ93E

Shares of the company fell about 13 percent after the closing bell. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/H1vWBJn

With Giorgio Armani’s death come questions about whether his chosen successors can avoid ‘rupture’ and maintain the Italian fashion empire’s independence. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ruwK6zx

Tim Blanks wrote an elegy for Mr Armani when he was still alive to read it. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/YBnrC7x

Fresh off a $62 million Series C and fuelled by the price-conscious luxury consumer, the accessories rental startup is teaming up with Revolve on a SoHo pop-up, marking the next phase of its brick-and-mortar strategy. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/DwyN3n1

The luxury fashion company will rejoin the FTSE 100 Index later this month. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gnDEoJe

On Wednesday, the American private equity firm announced its minority investment of around $15 million in the London-based distributor which works with buzzy brands such as Ouai, Merit and Briogeo. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Clpq1d4

A series of scandals linking brands including Dior, Armani, Valentino and Loro Piana to sweatshops in Italy have helped fuel doubts about what customers are paying for and whether they can trust luxury brands anymore. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/t7KXw0D

In an era of channel fragmentation, evolving KPIs and data constraints, fashion and beauty’s marketing leaders are confronting a new market reality. BoF's latest knowledge report, in partnership with Ekimetrics, explores how they are redefining performance, reallocating investment and driving growth across the entire funnel. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/dLGetR8

The e-tailer’s mix of commerce and culture attracted private investment in 2021 that valued the company at more than 5 billion Canadian dollars. Now, the enterprise is threatened by debt and mistrust. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yc3Erk0

As the fashion world heads into a historic, high-stakes season, The Business of Fashion kicks off its coverage with a special package on the industry’s challenges and the way forward. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EhwQTRs

With multiple voluntary product recalls and testing inconsistencies, hip sunscreen startups are in the social media spotlight as they navigate an unprecedented level of SPF scepticism. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FCPXJvL

‘Rising anti-Americanism as a consequence of the Trump tariffs and governmental policies’ could drive British shoppers away from its denim, the company said in its latest UK results filing. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IiBnG8u

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/N57j1LV

LVMH is significantly expanding its presence on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills with plans for a new Tiffany & Co. flagship and a large Louis Vuitton store and cultural campus, further solidifying its control over the exclusive retail area. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZOH6us4