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.
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News & Analysis
What Qatar's Diplomatic Rift Means for Fashion
As Qatar's stock plummets and travel is suspended, what does the future hold for its $1.3 billion fashion market — and the European luxury houses backed by Qatari funds.
What Qatar's Diplomatic Rift Means for Fashion
As Qatar's stock plummets and travel is suspended, what does the future hold for its $1.3 billion fashion market — and the European luxury houses backed by Qatari funds.
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How the Clothes Make the First Lady
"Is it sillier to acknowledge the strategy behind appearance, or to pretend such influences don’t exist?"
How the Clothes Make the First Lady
"Is it sillier to acknowledge the strategy behind appearance, or to pretend such influences don’t exist?"
Retail
How Polarising Is Ivanka’s Fashion Label?
The politicisation of Ivanka Trump's brand has been under way for some time and public views of the first daughter’s fashion label break along political lines, according to data from YouGov BrandIndex.
How Polarising Is Ivanka’s Fashion Label?
The politicisation of Ivanka Trump's brand has been under way for some time and public views of the first daughter’s fashion label break along political lines, according to data from YouGov BrandIndex.
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As France Elects a New President, Macron's Run to the Élysée Palace
On Sunday, Macron won the second round of the election with about 65 percent of the vote.
As France Elects a New President, Macron's Run to the Élysée Palace
On Sunday, Macron won the second round of the election with about 65 percent of the vote.
News & Analysis
France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election
France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.
France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election
France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.
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Brand Ivanka: Inside the Tangled Empire of the President's Closest Ally
"Her political and business interests are still so closely linked that she is deep in an ethical 'danger zone' over conflict of interest laws."
Brand Ivanka: Inside the Tangled Empire of the President's Closest Ally
"Her political and business interests are still so closely linked that she is deep in an ethical 'danger zone' over conflict of interest laws."
News & Analysis
Doing Business in Trump’s America
How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.
Doing Business in Trump’s America
How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.
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Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Push Ruffles Some Fashion Feathers
"To some on the political left, the president’s appropriation of 'Buy American' feels like a violation."
Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Push Ruffles Some Fashion Feathers
"To some on the political left, the president’s appropriation of 'Buy American' feels like a violation."
News & Analysis
Paris Fashion Insiders Consider France’s Political Future
"Few in fashion are willing to speak publicly, never mind printably, about the election’s possible outcomes. In private, one often hears broached the
Paris Fashion Insiders Consider France’s Political Future
"Few in fashion are willing to speak publicly, never mind printably, about the election’s possible outcomes. In private, one often hears broached the
News & Analysis
CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System
A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.
CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System
A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.
News & Analysis
‘Korean Chaos’ Worries the Fashion Industry
Seoul Fashion Week kicked off on Monday but the city’s retail market is suffering because of a showdown with China, domestic instability and a new anti-graft law.
‘Korean Chaos’ Worries the Fashion Industry
Seoul Fashion Week kicked off on Monday but the city’s retail market is suffering because of a showdown with China, domestic instability and a new anti-graft law.
Retail
US Supreme Court Rules Uniform Design Elements Can Be Copyrighted
The US Supreme Court ruled that basic elements in cheerleader uniform designs merit copyright protection, handing a victory to the top American maker of the garments in a decision with serious implications for the fashion industry.
US Supreme Court Rules Uniform Design Elements Can Be Copyrighted
The US Supreme Court ruled that basic elements in cheerleader uniform designs merit copyright protection, handing a victory to the top American maker of the garments in a decision with serious implications for the fashion industry.
The News in Brief
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.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.