Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal
Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
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News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Stephen Jones on the Craft of Millinery
In this week's episode of Inside Fashion, BoF's editor-at-large Tim Blanks sits down with Stephen Jones, the prolific hatter who has played a defining role in millinery for decades.
The BoF Podcast: Stephen Jones on the Craft of Millinery
In this week's episode of Inside Fashion, BoF's editor-at-large Tim Blanks sits down with Stephen Jones, the prolific hatter who has played a defining role in millinery for decades.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Glossier Names CFO, Dan Peres Hired to Revive Gawker
This week, Glossier appoints Vanessa Wittman as chief financial officer, while BDG names Dan Peres editor-in-chief of Gawker.
Power Moves | Glossier Names CFO, Dan Peres Hired to Revive Gawker
This week, Glossier appoints Vanessa Wittman as chief financial officer, while BDG names Dan Peres editor-in-chief of Gawker.
Luxury
Has Luxury Become a Dirty Word in France?
Brands like Dior, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent have always sold a piece of Paris — the world’s temple to luxury fashion — along with their handbags. But France’s bi-polar relationship with luxury is boiling over once again.
Has Luxury Become a Dirty Word in France?
Brands like Dior, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent have always sold a piece of Paris — the world’s temple to luxury fashion — along with their handbags. But France’s bi-polar relationship with luxury is boiling over once again.
News & Analysis
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
News & Analysis
What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion
After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.
What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion
After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.
Financial Markets
Glossier Raises $100 million After Sales Double
The millennial-favorite cosmetics company doubled sales last year and is now valued at $1.2 billion, reports say.
Glossier Raises $100 million After Sales Double
The millennial-favorite cosmetics company doubled sales last year and is now valued at $1.2 billion, reports say.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.
Financial Markets
Tory Burch Programme for Women Receives Additional $50 Million from Bank of America
The funding awarded to the Tory Burch Foundation will support female entrepreneurs who might not qualify for traditional credit.
Tory Burch Programme for Women Receives Additional $50 Million from Bank of America
The funding awarded to the Tory Burch Foundation will support female entrepreneurs who might not qualify for traditional credit.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Beautycon Announces President, L’Officiel Italia Taps Editor-in-Chief
This week, Beautycon names its first ever president, while, L’Officiel Italia appoints Giampietro Baudo as editor-in-chief.
Power Moves | Beautycon Announces President, L’Officiel Italia Taps Editor-in-Chief
This week, Beautycon names its first ever president, while, L’Officiel Italia appoints Giampietro Baudo as editor-in-chief.
Luxury
Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears
From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.
Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears
From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.
Fashion Week
Tack and Techno at Louis Vuitton
As much as Nicolas Ghesquière insisted on the value of diversity, there was a curious, dulling uniformity in his march-past of models.
Tack and Techno at Louis Vuitton
As much as Nicolas Ghesquière insisted on the value of diversity, there was a curious, dulling uniformity in his march-past of models.
Fashion Week
Karl Lagerfeld Wasn’t One for Goodbyes
In his final collection, which made crystal clear that fashion’s empire builder is no more, the late designer offered a fresh take on Chanel classics.
Karl Lagerfeld Wasn’t One for Goodbyes
In his final collection, which made crystal clear that fashion’s empire builder is no more, the late designer offered a fresh take on Chanel classics.
The News in Brief
Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.
Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole
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.
Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.