Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
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Marketing
How Fashion Picks Its Hip-Hop Style Icons
As fashion continues to tap into hip-hop for celeb marketing opportunities, it is searching for fresh faces beyond the same superstar partnerships.
How Fashion Picks Its Hip-Hop Style Icons
As fashion continues to tap into hip-hop for celeb marketing opportunities, it is searching for fresh faces beyond the same superstar partnerships.
Direct-to-Consumer
Can Quince Be More Than a Dupe Brand?
New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.
Can Quince Be More Than a Dupe Brand?
New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.
Beauty
Why Fragrance Is the Latest Red Carpet Accessory
Perfume brands are now sponsoring celebrity beauty professionals for events like the Golden Globes, even if their impact is all but invisible.
Why Fragrance Is the Latest Red Carpet Accessory
Perfume brands are now sponsoring celebrity beauty professionals for events like the Golden Globes, even if their impact is all but invisible.
Luxury
This Week: Red Carpet Dressing; Saks Watch; Luxury Earnings
The Golden Globes kick off awards season in earnest as well as a packed week for the fashion industry.
This Week: Red Carpet Dressing; Saks Watch; Luxury Earnings
The Golden Globes kick off awards season in earnest as well as a packed week for the fashion industry.
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Creative Class
Brigitte Bardot, Icon of French Cinema and Style, Has Died
The actress and international sex symbol of the 50s and 60s became a style icon for her tousled hair, smoky eye and Riviera chic looks, contributing to the ‘French girl’ aesthetic marketed around the world.
Brigitte Bardot, Icon of French Cinema and Style, Has Died
The actress and international sex symbol of the 50s and 60s became a style icon for her tousled hair, smoky eye and Riviera chic looks, contributing to the ‘French girl’ aesthetic marketed around the world.
Beauty
How MAC Signed Chappell Roan, the Anti-Brand Ambassador
Despite setting a monumentally high bar for brand collaborations, Roan has committed a long-term, global deal with the Lauder-owned cosmetics label.
How MAC Signed Chappell Roan, the Anti-Brand Ambassador
Despite setting a monumentally high bar for brand collaborations, Roan has committed a long-term, global deal with the Lauder-owned cosmetics label.
Marketing
Breaking Down Chanel’s A$AP Rocky Partnership
While it only officially sells women’s clothing, Chanel’s partnership with the rapper is the latest instance of it doubling down on male ambassadors.
Breaking Down Chanel’s A$AP Rocky Partnership
While it only officially sells women’s clothing, Chanel’s partnership with the rapper is the latest instance of it doubling down on male ambassadors.
Luxury
Opinion: Cartier Is Becoming Gen Z’s Rolex With Help from Taylor Swift
Young buyers are increasingly opting for smaller, dressier timepieces, boosting Cartier-owner Richemont’s sales, says Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: Cartier Is Becoming Gen Z’s Rolex With Help from Taylor Swift
Young buyers are increasingly opting for smaller, dressier timepieces, boosting Cartier-owner Richemont’s sales, says Andrea Felsted.
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Global Markets
Worldview | Indian Textile Exporters Seek Relief as US Tariffs Bite
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Harrods’ China retreat, Mauritian garment factories and Ghana’s kente cloth.
Worldview | Indian Textile Exporters Seek Relief as US Tariffs Bite
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Harrods’ China retreat, Mauritian garment factories and Ghana’s kente cloth.
Beauty
Augustinus Bader and the Celebrity Science Experiment
After announcing a lower-priced sub-brand with pop star Dua Lipa, onlookers wondered just how far A-listers can take the luxury label.
Augustinus Bader and the Celebrity Science Experiment
After announcing a lower-priced sub-brand with pop star Dua Lipa, onlookers wondered just how far A-listers can take the luxury label.
Beauty
Plastic Surgeons Wrestle With Requests for ‘Mar-A-Lago Face’
The puffy, artificial look is rising in popularity - thanks to Maga elite such as Kristi Noem and Matt Gaetz.
Plastic Surgeons Wrestle With Requests for ‘Mar-A-Lago Face’
The puffy, artificial look is rising in popularity - thanks to Maga elite such as Kristi Noem and Matt Gaetz.
The News in Brief
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.