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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The New Beauty Discovery Journey on TikTok Shop
As discovery commerce reshapes the beauty industry, this playbook details how brands can leverage modern shopping behaviours, boost awareness and build cross-channel demand through TikTok Shop’s creator-led marketplace — with insights from Phlur, Medicube and POV Beauty’s Mikayla Nogueira.
The New Beauty Discovery Journey on TikTok Shop
As discovery commerce reshapes the beauty industry, this playbook details how brands can leverage modern shopping behaviours, boost awareness and build cross-channel demand through TikTok Shop’s creator-led marketplace — with insights from Phlur, Medicube and POV Beauty’s Mikayla Nogueira.
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How Dubai Became a Hotbed for Fragrance Dupes
A global luxury fragrance capital, Dubai has become an expert hub for affordably priced fragrances that are among the top sellers on TikTok.
How Dubai Became a Hotbed for Fragrance Dupes
A global luxury fragrance capital, Dubai has become an expert hub for affordably priced fragrances that are among the top sellers on TikTok.
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Fashion Enters Its Wellbeing Era
Fashion brands are opening wellbeing-adjacent 'third spaces' and seeking other opportunities to integrate wellness as shoppers devote more spending to their health, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Fashion Enters Its Wellbeing Era
Fashion brands are opening wellbeing-adjacent 'third spaces' and seeking other opportunities to integrate wellness as shoppers devote more spending to their health, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
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The Anti-AI Aesthetic Taking Over Social Media
Products strewn across the sink, half-empty or in cluttered piles have replaced picture-perfect shelfies as brands and influencers find luxury in mess.
The Anti-AI Aesthetic Taking Over Social Media
Products strewn across the sink, half-empty or in cluttered piles have replaced picture-perfect shelfies as brands and influencers find luxury in mess.
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BoF VOICES 2025: Untangling the Fashion Industry’s Future
In the second session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, a cross-section of fashion insiders discussed the industry slowdown, the future of Versace under Prada, brands versus influencers and more.
BoF VOICES 2025: Untangling the Fashion Industry’s Future
In the second session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, a cross-section of fashion insiders discussed the industry slowdown, the future of Versace under Prada, brands versus influencers and more.
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Fourth ‘Vogue World’ Reimagines Hollywood’s Lost Magic
The Los Angeles iteration of Vogue’s annual runway entertainment event aimed to revitalise the city’s beleaguered film industry through fashion tie-ups.
Fourth ‘Vogue World’ Reimagines Hollywood’s Lost Magic
The Los Angeles iteration of Vogue’s annual runway entertainment event aimed to revitalise the city’s beleaguered film industry through fashion tie-ups.
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How Layering Transformed the Fragrance Market
From Chanel to Kayali, beauty brands at every price point are eschewing ‘signature scent’ marketing in favour of creating a wardrobe of perfume options.
How Layering Transformed the Fragrance Market
From Chanel to Kayali, beauty brands at every price point are eschewing ‘signature scent’ marketing in favour of creating a wardrobe of perfume options.
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Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2025
Our newest BoF 500 members have demonstrated leadership, creativity, innovation and impact amid a fashion industry in a state of flux.
Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2025
Our newest BoF 500 members have demonstrated leadership, creativity, innovation and impact amid a fashion industry in a state of flux.
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Drew Barrymore’s Makeup Line, Flower Beauty, Closes
Its parent company, brand incubator Maesa, also announced it would be exiting the colour cosmetics category altogether.
Drew Barrymore’s Makeup Line, Flower Beauty, Closes
Its parent company, brand incubator Maesa, also announced it would be exiting the colour cosmetics category altogether.
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Gen Alpha Looks for Its Own Rhode
Drunk Elephant may be old news for Gen Alpha, but a wave of new brands, including Sincerely Yours and Yes Day, are hoping to capture tweens’ attention at just the right moment.
Gen Alpha Looks for Its Own Rhode
Drunk Elephant may be old news for Gen Alpha, but a wave of new brands, including Sincerely Yours and Yes Day, are hoping to capture tweens’ attention at just the right moment.
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The Fragrance Brand, the Influencer and the $60,000 Wedding Gift
It’s gonna be one heck of a thank-you note — or one winning strategy for how companies should (and shouldn’t) dole out swag to brides.
The Fragrance Brand, the Influencer and the $60,000 Wedding Gift
It’s gonna be one heck of a thank-you note — or one winning strategy for how companies should (and shouldn’t) dole out swag to brides.
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Exclusive: Condé Nast to Launch Influencer Storefront Platform
Next year, the Vogue publisher will release Vette, an online marketplace where creators can sell the products they tout in their content. But to stand out in the influencer marketing space, it’ll face plenty of competition.
Exclusive: Condé Nast to Launch Influencer Storefront Platform
Next year, the Vogue publisher will release Vette, an online marketplace where creators can sell the products they tout in their content. But to stand out in the influencer marketing space, it’ll face plenty of competition.
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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.