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As both the temptation to spend and the ease of doing so grow in tandem, mental health advocates, regulators and even everyday consumers are thinking more seriously about the toll it takes on consumers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Upb0w6B

Revenue in the fiscal quarter that began in March is expected to decline 2 to 4 percent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/SeZpi2E

The sportswear giant has ​been ⁠struggling to revive sales as it faces a ⁠tougher consumer spending backdrop. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/zDLYotm

As the conflict enters its second month, brands, retailers and business leaders across the region are leaning on crisis management and contingency plans amid an increasingly volatile security environment. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/caHQLrT

The global e-commerce media producer creates AI-generated and AI-assisted product and campaign content for over 900 global brands, multi-brands and retailers — while delivering both efficiency and deeper consumer resonance. BoF learns more about how Pixel Moda supports the production of 14 million pictures and videos a year, while supporting human creativity and maintaining brand identity. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QOaZjc6

The programme was established after dozens of women came forward with allegations of abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/j4TLbvI

Henry, a Central Saint Martins graduate who worked at Phoebe Philo’s Celine, J.W. Anderson and Burberry will succeed Nicolas Di Felice as artistic director of the Artémis-owned fashion house. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xDEo9Vd

“Mediagenic” physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UeLgRXo

Operational missteps and fierce competition from domestic rivals like Anta have left the sportswear brand trailing in its second-largest market outside North America. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iw48uQc

The industry, which has by and large abandoned fur, is finding new ways to cater to shoppers hungry for the same sort of luxe texture with fabrics like feather, pony hair and shearling. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/h9RBrP0

With the company’s stock again close to nine-year lows, Nike needs to reassure investors with its earnings this week that its turnaround is on track. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3QJdeu7

From Warhol to Jordan Wolfson, art is often driven by the tools that once terrified it. Prada’s polarising Wolfson campaign makes the case that AI is no different. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rMdctjY

Sales unexpectedly fell by 0.4 percent in February, with future sales likely to be dampened by rising oil prices resulting from the Iran war and falling consumer confidence. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/SQIyr8J

A select group of luxury C-suite executives and creative leaders will gather next month for a private exchange on the industry’s future. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/caPgdX2

Kering boss Luca de Meo is reconfiguring CEO incentives with a focus on desirability over topline growth. AI has made it easier to process data from surveys, social media and more — putting desirability in the spotlight across the industry. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/DtFHTfY

From suitcases to experiential retail, luggage specialist Monos is expanding its footprint beyond travel to build community and cultural relevance along the way. Here, BoF sits down with its co-founder and CEO, Victor Tam, to learn more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9uhgPyH

The trial was seen as a critical test of the novel legal arguments behind a flood of cases filed over the last three years against Meta, Google, Snap Inc. and TikTok Inc. alleging that the designs of the platforms, not their content, are causing young people harm. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9ZyMpnW

The online retailer reported a 50 percent increase in underlying profits, despite ongoing turnaround challenges and competition from rivals like Shein. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PXISzJb

The risks of Lauder executing a merger with Puig while still in the midst of its own turnaround outweigh the benefits, analysts told Bloomberg. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1bJG5IW

War in the Middle East is weighing on prospects for the sector’s rebound, but analysts are sticking to their growth forecasts — for now. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7Vu6eS9

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses. A merger could reshape the beauty and fashion landscape. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/LYfzRoG

The premium body care maker will join the private equity firm’s portfolio, which also includes Olaplex and Parfums de Marly. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/nEzCbrt

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FBjWacX

British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bZk1pLz

Wholesale remains essential for the luxury industry, but the rules of engagement have changed. Brands need to know how to minimise the risks and maximise the rewards in their relationships with multibrand players. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TeqnN0m

The Swedish fast-fashion retailer is one of a shrinking number of companies that’s still drawing attention to its emissions goals. Plus, a Shanghai Fashion Week preview. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6oa5fE8

Small fashion labels have always been shortchanged by their wholesale partners. A wave of high-profile bankruptcies has turned a structural injustice into an existential crisis. There is a better way to do business, writes Imran Amed. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2sYdDuh

Fashion’s enfant terrible is trading exclusivity for the mass market. Is it the ultimate fashion coup, or the final surrender of prestige? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/JrS8t0B

The designer and podcaster joins Imran Amed to reflect on the emotional power of clothes, what Vivienne Westwood taught her about rebellion and how Fashion Neurosis has unlocked a new chapter in her creative life. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/aq0VNFP

In his first interview, chief executive Colin Walsh shares with The Business of Beauty his plan to fix the struggling Millennial beauty brand by starting with a clean slate. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6siKgc2

Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7Xarp46

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Jumia’s exit from Algeria, China’s JD.com and the Brazilian beauty brand that offloaded its Russian unit. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OUEumQo

On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, Duran Lantink’s Jean Paul Gaultier revamp delivered the sense of playfulness that was missing from Seán McGirr’s McQueen a few hours later, reports Angelo Flaccavento. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/qLulbs2

The Japanese retailer is betting on its fast-growing, value-for-money skincare products to drive growth at home and abroad. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/CkBvGZw

Sales at the cult Belgian label grew 40 percent last year. Owner Claudio Antonioli is betting on pre-collections and new stores to keep up the momentum. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/0NmdWn8

From Junya Watanabe and Celine to Hermès and Balenciaga, a duel between instinct and planning played out on the runways on the sixth day of Paris fashion week, writes Angelo Flacccavento. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/CwcnROt

The luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will close more stores as it tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XV1pRfs

The Supreme Court did not say how the collected tariffs should be refunded when it struck Trump’s economic policy down as unconstitutional last month, leaving small importers worried the process would ⁠be expensive and time-consuming. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tbVQTG

Nordstrom’s co-CEO and president joins Imran Amed to discuss the retailer’s 125-year history, why he believes the department store model still works and how taking the company private is shaping the company’s next chapter. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/X4CSP2v

It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/LWMlaB3

Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/u3Eh9WX

The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/B0F9I2X

Sex sells — if anyone can figure out what sexy means in 2026. Robert Williams tracks the search for a new silhouette at Kering’s Gucci, LVMH’s Dior and more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/sZXgnJ5

This week on The Debrief, BoF correspondent Lei Takanashi explains why the industry remains tethered to a small circle of established rap stars and whether a new generation of talent can break through. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/tNSV5q4

After Swatch Group launched an attack on Morgan Stanley’s influential annual watch report, Swatch-owned Tissot cracks open the door for a glimpse at some numbers and Robin Swithinbank says it’s time a secretive industry came clean on financials. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jBAQutG

The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US healthcare system plummets. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vk4mSjl

The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XywLVba

Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent liberate legacies, writes Tim Blanks. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/CILdh9b

The contracts allow users to trade on outcomes such as whether an item will surpass a price threshold or predict whether a brand will launch a new model. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/B0qQzWs

Getting recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other AI chatbots is fast emerging as a competitive advantage for fashion brands. As AI reshapes discovery, which brands are being favoured by AI and why? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Zufevt4

The German owner of Nivea and La Prairie expects it sales growth to slow and its operating margin to shrink slightly in 2026 and it navigates disruptions in the US and China. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UVFH2mA

Business activity across the Gulf has been disrupted after Iran launched retaliatory strikes in response to the US-Israeli assault on Tehran, triggering airport closures or restrictions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/aoABbtw

A growing number of mass and premium brands are pushing upmarket with a more luxe look, better materials and, often, higher prices. This case study unpacks how these labels are navigating the tricky challenge of elevating a brand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/j8OJ9Pf

Silvana Armani has worked alongside her late uncle for over 40 years, but her first ready-to-wear show as women’s creative director offered a lighter, more pragmatic touch, reports Angelo Flaccavento. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xYqhBvi

Brands from Prada to Abercrombie & Fitch will provide clarity on how the fashion industry is approaching the newly uncertain trade landscape. Plus, a preview of Paris Fashion Week. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yPWwzMs