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
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
News & Analysis
Tom Ford: What's Next
With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.
Tom Ford: What's Next
With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.
News & Analysis
Shanghai Tang Founder David Tang Dies Aged 63
The Hong Kong businessman, known for his satirical sense of humour as a Financial Times columnist, reportedly battled with liver cancer for some time.
Shanghai Tang Founder David Tang Dies Aged 63
The Hong Kong businessman, known for his satirical sense of humour as a Financial Times columnist, reportedly battled with liver cancer for some time.
News & Analysis
Zara Owner Ortega Closes in on Gates' Title as World's Richest Person
Amancio Ortega, founder of Zara parent Inditex S.A., is $2.2 billion behind the Microsoft Corp. co-founder with a net worth of $83.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Zara Owner Ortega Closes in on Gates' Title as World's Richest Person
Amancio Ortega, founder of Zara parent Inditex S.A., is $2.2 billion behind the Microsoft Corp. co-founder with a net worth of $83.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
News & Analysis
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires
At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires
At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
News & Analysis
Put a Normal Woman in a Bikini. That’s How to Bust the Beauty Myth
"Fashion may remain hooked on a skinny ideal, but Alexandra Shulman 's selfie shows she is moving on."
Put a Normal Woman in a Bikini. That’s How to Bust the Beauty Myth
"Fashion may remain hooked on a skinny ideal, but Alexandra Shulman 's selfie shows she is moving on."
News & Analysis
Hedi Slimane’s ‘Secret Society’
Courtesy of Italian Vogue, photographer and ex-Saint Laurent designer Hedi Slimane talks about his ‘secret society’ of Los Angeles musicians, artists, skaters and surfers.
Hedi Slimane’s ‘Secret Society’
Courtesy of Italian Vogue, photographer and ex-Saint Laurent designer Hedi Slimane talks about his ‘secret society’ of Los Angeles musicians, artists, skaters and surfers.
News & Analysis
Julianne Moore to Receive Inaugural Franca Sozzani Award at Venice Film Festival
The award, which will be presented on September 1, is a tribute to the late Vogue Italia editor-in-chief, who passed away in December last year.
Julianne Moore to Receive Inaugural Franca Sozzani Award at Venice Film Festival
The award, which will be presented on September 1, is a tribute to the late Vogue Italia editor-in-chief, who passed away in December last year.
News & Analysis
Don’t Call It Unisex: Avoc’s Gender-Neutral Utopia
This month’s Spotlight shines on Parisian brand Avoc, which recently won the Creative Brand Prize at the ANDAM Awards.
Don’t Call It Unisex: Avoc’s Gender-Neutral Utopia
This month’s Spotlight shines on Parisian brand Avoc, which recently won the Creative Brand Prize at the ANDAM Awards.
Luxury
How Bella Freud Is Sustaining Success in Her Second Act
Bella Freud's first fashion business was a victim of the 'murderous' recession. Now, as she launches a collection with J Brand, she tells Tim Blanks how her career was reactivated almost by accident.
How Bella Freud Is Sustaining Success in Her Second Act
Bella Freud's first fashion business was a victim of the 'murderous' recession. Now, as she launches a collection with J Brand, she tells Tim Blanks how her career was reactivated almost by accident.
News & Analysis
Skiim’s Dichotomous Power Woman
After 25 years of modelling, brand consultancy and styling for the likes of Carine Roitfeld, Caroline Sciamma-Massenet has launched an all-leather luxury womenswear label.
Skiim’s Dichotomous Power Woman
After 25 years of modelling, brand consultancy and styling for the likes of Carine Roitfeld, Caroline Sciamma-Massenet has launched an all-leather luxury womenswear label.
Retail
Nike Cuts 2 Percent of Workforce
The sportswear giant said the move is part of plans to revamp its global operations, as it attempts to move faster and ward off competitors like Adidas and Under Armour.
Nike Cuts 2 Percent of Workforce
The sportswear giant said the move is part of plans to revamp its global operations, as it attempts to move faster and ward off competitors like Adidas and Under Armour.
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.