Spain’s Puig Shares Jump on Lauder Merger Talks
Shares of the Spanish beauty group surged around 16 percent on Tuesday, on track for their best trading day on record, after announcing they were in talks over a potential merger with Estée Lauder.
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News & Analysis
How Claudia Schiffer Turned Luck into Longevity
Thirty years into her career, the supermodel speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about her journey from shy teen to industry icon as she prepares to release a new retrospective book, footwear collaboration and beauty line.
How Claudia Schiffer Turned Luck into Longevity
Thirty years into her career, the supermodel speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about her journey from shy teen to industry icon as she prepares to release a new retrospective book, footwear collaboration and beauty line.
News & Analysis
L'Oréal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt Dies at 94
Bettencourt was known as the wealthiest woman in the world, with an estimated net worth of $39.5 billion.
L'Oréal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt Dies at 94
Bettencourt was known as the wealthiest woman in the world, with an estimated net worth of $39.5 billion.
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Coco Capitán: Gucci's Young Art Star
The artist-photographer likens Gucci to the Medicis, has nothing against ‘selfies’ and doesn’t identify as a female photographer.
Coco Capitán: Gucci's Young Art Star
The artist-photographer likens Gucci to the Medicis, has nothing against ‘selfies’ and doesn’t identify as a female photographer.
News & Analysis
The Fall and Rise of Adwoa Aboah
The model-activist opens up about her precipitous fall and rise: from a dark period of drugs and depression to founding Gurls Talk, a community dedicated to helping girls like herself tackle issues like mental health, body image and sexuality.
The Fall and Rise of Adwoa Aboah
The model-activist opens up about her precipitous fall and rise: from a dark period of drugs and depression to founding Gurls Talk, a community dedicated to helping girls like herself tackle issues like mental health, body image and sexuality.
News & Analysis
The Independent State of Erdem
Without external investment, Erdem Moralioglu has steadily built a label with a turnover of $13 million and an aesthetic loved by some of the world’s most elegant women. Now, a collaboration with H&M could get his name in front of a whole legion of new fans.
The Independent State of Erdem
Without external investment, Erdem Moralioglu has steadily built a label with a turnover of $13 million and an aesthetic loved by some of the world’s most elegant women. Now, a collaboration with H&M could get his name in front of a whole legion of new fans.
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The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
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Breastfeeding on the Front Row: a Beginner's Guide
"Susie Lau's working life changed dramatically when she had her daughter in January. What's it really like when you're breastfeeding between shows,
Breastfeeding on the Front Row: a Beginner's Guide
"Susie Lau's working life changed dramatically when she had her daughter in January. What's it really like when you're breastfeeding between shows,
Luxury
Kwaidan Editions’ Violent Push-and-Pull
This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo who bring experience from Céline, Balenciaga and Rick Owens to their new luxury womenswear label.
Kwaidan Editions’ Violent Push-and-Pull
This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo who bring experience from Céline, Balenciaga and Rick Owens to their new luxury womenswear label.
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Maria Cornejo: 'Know Who You Are'
The hyper-focused designer of Zero + Maria Cornejo reflects on 20 years of a brand built on point of view and word of mouth.
Maria Cornejo: 'Know Who You Are'
The hyper-focused designer of Zero + Maria Cornejo reflects on 20 years of a brand built on point of view and word of mouth.
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Inside the Millennial Mind of Selena Gomez
The pop superstar speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about mental health, the power of authenticity, aligning herself with Coach and why it’s important to separate what you can see on your phone from real life.
Inside the Millennial Mind of Selena Gomez
The pop superstar speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about mental health, the power of authenticity, aligning herself with Coach and why it’s important to separate what you can see on your phone from real life.
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Pierre Bergé's Impact on the Fashion Business: The Industry Reflects
"With Pierre gone, the 20th century's world of fashion has ended."
Pierre Bergé's Impact on the Fashion Business: The Industry Reflects
"With Pierre gone, the 20th century's world of fashion has ended."
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At DVF, Multitasker Jonathan Saunders Revamps An Icon
A year into his tenure as the label's chief creative officer, Saunders is taking the commercial side of the business as seriously as his design duties. Is he succeeding?
At DVF, Multitasker Jonathan Saunders Revamps An Icon
A year into his tenure as the label's chief creative officer, Saunders is taking the commercial side of the business as seriously as his design duties. Is he succeeding?
The News in Brief
Oil Slides, Stocks Climb on Trump’s Iran Reprieve
Oil prices tumbled by over 8 percent after Trump said the US was in talks with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, a claim parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has denied.
Puig, Estée Lauder Companies Considering Merger
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.
Applied Nutrition Sinks as War Disruption Poses Growth Risk
The UK supplement maker's shares slumped the most since its 2024 IPO after warning of disruption from the conflict in the Middle East, its CEO told Bloomberg.
New Luxury Store Openings Rise in Europe, Cushman Data Shows
The continent’s leading luxury retail streets saw a 13 percent rise in new outlets last year, with fierce competition for prime locations, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune
Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.
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.
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.