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Luxury

OTB Sales, Profit Slide as China and Europe Drag

The owner of Diesel, Jil Sander and Maison Margiela says sales fell 4.8 percent in 2025, likely ‘one of the most challenging years’ for the fashion industry.

Luxury

OTB Sales, Profit Slide as China and Europe Drag

The owner of Diesel, Jil Sander and Maison Margiela says sales fell 4.8 percent in 2025, likely ‘one of the most challenging years’ for the fashion industry.


Global Markets

Worldview | How China’s Tariff Cuts Benefit African Fashion

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features M&A in Vietnam, Australian jewellers and Turkish textile giants in Latin America.

Global Markets

Worldview | How China’s Tariff Cuts Benefit African Fashion

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features M&A in Vietnam, Australian jewellers and Turkish textile giants in Latin America.


Beauty

Pat McGrath Labs Secures Bankruptcy Financing

A US court approved Florida-based firm GDA Luma’s $30 million infusion into the embattled makeup artistry brand, which will see founder Pat McGrath step into a chief creative officer role.

Beauty

Pat McGrath Labs Secures Bankruptcy Financing

A US court approved Florida-based firm GDA Luma’s $30 million infusion into the embattled makeup artistry brand, which will see founder Pat McGrath step into a chief creative officer role.


Sports

Nike Won All-Star Weekend

While the Super Bowl and the opening of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games might be in the rearview, we shouldn’t sleep on NBA All-Star Weekend.

Sports

Nike Won All-Star Weekend

While the Super Bowl and the opening of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games might be in the rearview, we shouldn’t sleep on NBA All-Star Weekend.


Global Markets

The Retail Hotspots for Chinese New Year Tourists

Brands can expect an influx of Chinese travellers to Bangkok, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur during the Spring Festival travel surge, as well as heavier traffic at gateway airports serving domestic holiday destinations in Hainan, Hebei and Shaanxi.

Global Markets

The Retail Hotspots for Chinese New Year Tourists

Brands can expect an influx of Chinese travellers to Bangkok, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur during the Spring Festival travel surge, as well as heavier traffic at gateway airports serving domestic holiday destinations in Hainan, Hebei and Shaanxi.


Retail

Boohoo Plans to Raise $47 Million as Retailer Talks With Lenders

The online clothing retailer is seeking to raise £35 million in equity and amend debt covenants in an attempt to turn around the business.

Retail

Boohoo Plans to Raise $47 Million as Retailer Talks With Lenders

The online clothing retailer is seeking to raise £35 million in equity and amend debt covenants in an attempt to turn around the business.


Luxury

Luxury Stocks Buffeted By Hedge Fund Positions, Market Volatility

LVMH and Kering are navigating sharp share price swings stoked by hedge fund bets and AI-rattled markets.

Luxury

Luxury Stocks Buffeted By Hedge Fund Positions, Market Volatility

LVMH and Kering are navigating sharp share price swings stoked by hedge fund bets and AI-rattled markets.


Marketing

How ‘Dump Him’ Became a Marketing Strategy

Brands are breaking up with the romantic binary to monetise the full lifecycle of love, trading traditional narratives for a lucrative ‘autonomy economy.’

Marketing

How ‘Dump Him’ Became a Marketing Strategy

Brands are breaking up with the romantic binary to monetise the full lifecycle of love, trading traditional narratives for a lucrative ‘autonomy economy.’


Beauty

How Fake AI Influencers Generate Real Cash

From deepfakes to affiliate links, producers of AI influencers are finding ways to make money even if brands aren’t interested in working with them.

Beauty

How Fake AI Influencers Generate Real Cash

From deepfakes to affiliate links, producers of AI influencers are finding ways to make money even if brands aren’t interested in working with them.


Direct-to-Consumer

Quince Appoints First Head of Brand Strategy and Narrative

Dakota Kate Isaacs, a longtime Deciem director, will work to deepen Quince’s emotional connection with consumers and to minimise its reputation as a seller of dupes.

Direct-to-Consumer

Quince Appoints First Head of Brand Strategy and Narrative

Dakota Kate Isaacs, a longtime Deciem director, will work to deepen Quince’s emotional connection with consumers and to minimise its reputation as a seller of dupes.


Luxury

Audemars Piguet’s Plan to Extend Its Winning Streak

The Swiss watchmaker’s revenue grew by 10 percent last year, far outpacing the sector. Robin Swithinbank speaks to CEO Ilaria Resta about how she plans to keep up the momentum.

Luxury

Audemars Piguet’s Plan to Extend Its Winning Streak

The Swiss watchmaker’s revenue grew by 10 percent last year, far outpacing the sector. Robin Swithinbank speaks to CEO Ilaria Resta about how she plans to keep up the momentum.


Fashion Week

In New York, Practicality and Pragmatism

At a challenging time for the industry and the world at large, brands focused on serving their clients’ needs for comfort, a source of power, specialness and of course — things to buy.

Fashion Week

In New York, Practicality and Pragmatism

At a challenging time for the industry and the world at large, brands focused on serving their clients’ needs for comfort, a source of power, specialness and of course — things to buy.