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Luxury

Hermès CEO Says Epstein Targeted Him During LVMH Battle

Axel Dumas, an heir to one of Europe’s biggest fortunes, said Jeffrey Epstein met with him once despite the Frenchman’s efforts to avoid him.

Luxury

Hermès CEO Says Epstein Targeted Him During LVMH Battle

Axel Dumas, an heir to one of Europe’s biggest fortunes, said Jeffrey Epstein met with him once despite the Frenchman’s efforts to avoid him.


Sports

Converse Finally Has a New Path Forward

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

Converse Finally Has a New Path Forward

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

Lululemon Faces Second See-Through Leggings Issue in Less Than a Month

A new pair of leggings is being called out for being see-through when wearers bend or squat, adding to the activewear maker’s challenges.

Sports

Lululemon Faces Second See-Through Leggings Issue in Less Than a Month

A new pair of leggings is being called out for being see-through when wearers bend or squat, adding to the activewear maker’s challenges.


Global Markets

Indonesia Seals Tiffany Stores on Suspicion of Illegal Imports

Customs authorities have sealed three Tiffany & Co. stores in Jakarta as part of a crackdown on undeclared high-value imported goods.

Global Markets

Indonesia Seals Tiffany Stores on Suspicion of Illegal Imports

Customs authorities have sealed three Tiffany & Co. stores in Jakarta as part of a crackdown on undeclared high-value imported goods.


Beauty

How To Launch Skincare That Sticks

Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.

Beauty

How To Launch Skincare That Sticks

Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.


Luxury

What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion

American brands have recaptured the zeitgeist — and market share — as Europe’s luxury slump persists. As the sector’s biggest names plot a comeback, there may be lessons to take from across the pond.

Luxury

What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion

American brands have recaptured the zeitgeist — and market share — as Europe’s luxury slump persists. As the sector’s biggest names plot a comeback, there may be lessons to take from across the pond.


Beauty

L’Oréal Reports 6 Percent Jump in Fourth-Quarter Sales

The French cosmetics giant typically outperforms rivals, but growth has slowed in recent quarters due to fierce competition and challenges in China and the US.

Beauty

L’Oréal Reports 6 Percent Jump in Fourth-Quarter Sales

The French cosmetics giant typically outperforms rivals, but growth has slowed in recent quarters due to fierce competition and challenges in China and the US.


Luxury

Hermès CEO: Couture Plans Are ‘Moving Forward’

The French leather goods powerhouse is building out a dedicated couture workshop, as part of a push that would reinforce the brand’s artisanal know-how and top-end positioning.

Luxury

Hermès CEO: Couture Plans Are ‘Moving Forward’

The French leather goods powerhouse is building out a dedicated couture workshop, as part of a push that would reinforce the brand’s artisanal know-how and top-end positioning.


Beauty

Behind the Scenes at LVMH Beauty

In this edition of Full Coverage, Priya Rao is back on the luxury beat reporting on big moves at LVMH Beauty and how L’Oréal turned Valentino’s fragrance into a blockbuster.

Beauty

Behind the Scenes at LVMH Beauty

In this edition of Full Coverage, Priya Rao is back on the luxury beat reporting on big moves at LVMH Beauty and how L’Oréal turned Valentino’s fragrance into a blockbuster.


Global Markets

India Textiles to Get US Benefits Like Bangladesh, Official Says

Textile exports to the US will receive the same benefits Washington has extended to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Global Markets

India Textiles to Get US Benefits Like Bangladesh, Official Says

Textile exports to the US will receive the same benefits Washington has extended to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.


Retail

Birkenstock Benefits From Growing Demand for Clogs and Boots

The German sandal maker saw robust holiday demand for its clogs, boots and high-end shearling-lined footwear as it continues a push to become a footwear brand for all seasons.

Retail

Birkenstock Benefits From Growing Demand for Clogs and Boots

The German sandal maker saw robust holiday demand for its clogs, boots and high-end shearling-lined footwear as it continues a push to become a footwear brand for all seasons.


Luxury

Opinion: In Defence of Fakes

We’re entering a world where copying isn’t only a compliment, it’s a form of creativity all on its own, argued Felix Salmon.

Luxury

Opinion: In Defence of Fakes

We’re entering a world where copying isn’t only a compliment, it’s a form of creativity all on its own, argued Felix Salmon.