Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
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Global Markets
After Year-Long Mourning, Retailers Hope to Revive Thai Economy
With Thailand’s year of mourning almost over, political observers — as well as fashion brands and retailers — are starting to look to the future.
After Year-Long Mourning, Retailers Hope to Revive Thai Economy
With Thailand’s year of mourning almost over, political observers — as well as fashion brands and retailers — are starting to look to the future.
China
Meet the Shanghai Eight
As Shanghai Fashion Week draws to a close, the city cements its position as the springboard for progressive Chinese design. BoF highlights eight of its most promising designers.
Meet the Shanghai Eight
As Shanghai Fashion Week draws to a close, the city cements its position as the springboard for progressive Chinese design. BoF highlights eight of its most promising designers.
Global Markets
Africa vs the USA: A Secondhand Clothing Showdown
Several East African nations have curbed used clothing imports from the US to support the growth of the local industry, but the move could come at a cost.
Africa vs the USA: A Secondhand Clothing Showdown
Several East African nations have curbed used clothing imports from the US to support the growth of the local industry, but the move could come at a cost.
Sustainability
China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox
Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?
China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox
Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?
Beauty
Virtual Makeovers Are Booming in Asia
Driven by selfie culture, the rise of virtual makeovers could offer big rewards for beauty brands.
Virtual Makeovers Are Booming in Asia
Driven by selfie culture, the rise of virtual makeovers could offer big rewards for beauty brands.
China
China’s New Wave of Female Fashion Executives
In this month’s China Edit, Chinese executives and their power moves are in the spotlight, Plaza 66 reopens in Shanghai and Dior continues its digital innovation.
China’s New Wave of Female Fashion Executives
In this month’s China Edit, Chinese executives and their power moves are in the spotlight, Plaza 66 reopens in Shanghai and Dior continues its digital innovation.
Beauty
Getting Rich From the Skin Lightening Trade
Beauty giants like Unilever and L'Oréal are cashing in on a global skin lightening and bleaching industry worth between $10 and $20 billion.
Getting Rich From the Skin Lightening Trade
Beauty giants like Unilever and L'Oréal are cashing in on a global skin lightening and bleaching industry worth between $10 and $20 billion.
News & Analysis
Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market
Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.
Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market
Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.
News & Analysis
Is the Old Sourcing Model Dead?
Low-cost labour country sourcing continues to dominate fashion manufacturing but a move toward digitisation and automation is shifting the entire paradigm.
Is the Old Sourcing Model Dead?
Low-cost labour country sourcing continues to dominate fashion manufacturing but a move toward digitisation and automation is shifting the entire paradigm.
China
Inside Yoho! China’s Streetwear Empire
Getting to grips with Yoho!, one of China’s most influential streetwear platforms for the country’s powerful Post-'90s generation.
Inside Yoho! China’s Streetwear Empire
Getting to grips with Yoho!, one of China’s most influential streetwear platforms for the country’s powerful Post-'90s generation.
China
Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad
In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.
Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad
In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.
News & Analysis
Alibaba vs JD.com: China’s Online Titans Battle for Asia
From acquisitions and investments to the deployment of drones and encrypted messaging apps, China’s e-commerce giants are gearing up for war in Southeast Asia’s $52 billion fashion market.
Alibaba vs JD.com: China’s Online Titans Battle for Asia
From acquisitions and investments to the deployment of drones and encrypted messaging apps, China’s e-commerce giants are gearing up for war in Southeast Asia’s $52 billion fashion market.
The News in Brief
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.
Unilever Chases Consumers by Focusing on Beauty Rather Than Food
The UK giant’s chief executive Fernando Fernandez hopes to scale beauty, personal care and wellbeing up to two-thirds of the firm’s sales.
Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East
Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.
Swatch CEO Warns Iran War Is Weighing on Watchmaker’s Sales
The company has more than 200 stores in the Middle East, said chief executive officer Nick Hayek.
Macy’s Issues ‘Prudent’ 2026 Guidance on Geopolitical Risks
The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.
India Probes Fragrance Giants Over Deals Not to Poach Workers
India's antitrust watchdog is investigating global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances over accusations of striking anti-poaching deals that can harm workers, regulatory documents show.
Court Temporarily Allows Perplexity AI Shopping ‘Agents’ on Amazon
The decision has put a hold on a previous ruling that had blocked Perplexity’s agents from shopping on Amazon.