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Milan Day Six: Armani After Armani
Silvana Armani has worked alongside her late uncle for over 40 years, but her first ready-to-wear show as women’s creative director offered a lighter, more pragmatic touch, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Milan Day Six: Armani After Armani
Silvana Armani has worked alongside her late uncle for over 40 years, but her first ready-to-wear show as women’s creative director offered a lighter, more pragmatic touch, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

This Week: Tariff Uncertainty Looms Over Retail Earnings Season
Brands from Prada to Abercrombie & Fitch will provide clarity on how the fashion industry is approaching the newly uncertain trade landscape. Plus, a preview of Paris Fashion Week.

This Week: Tariff Uncertainty Looms Over Retail Earnings Season
Brands from Prada to Abercrombie & Fitch will provide clarity on how the fashion industry is approaching the newly uncertain trade landscape. Plus, a preview of Paris Fashion Week.

Milan Day Five: Identity Matters
The topic of brand identity was front and centre at Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana on the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Milan Day Five: Identity Matters
The topic of brand identity was front and centre at Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana on the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Let’s Get Physical: Getting to Grips with Demna’s New Gucci
The hottest show in Milan confounded those seeking a clear answer to the question: can Demna save Gucci? What we got was an urgent meditation on beauty and sex. ‘Clear and attractive and hot. More than ever, I need fashion to be like that for me,’ the designer told Tim Blanks, ‘and Gucci is a perfect place for it.’

Let’s Get Physical: Getting to Grips with Demna’s New Gucci
The hottest show in Milan confounded those seeking a clear answer to the question: can Demna save Gucci? What we got was an urgent meditation on beauty and sex. ‘Clear and attractive and hot. More than ever, I need fashion to be like that for me,’ the designer told Tim Blanks, ‘and Gucci is a perfect place for it.’

Milan Day Four: Gucci and Demna — Milan’s Main Act
The most hotly anticipated show of the week was also its most polarising. But there was more on the menu on day four of the Milan shows, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Milan Day Four: Gucci and Demna — Milan’s Main Act
The most hotly anticipated show of the week was also its most polarising. But there was more on the menu on day four of the Milan shows, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Estée Lauder Companies Executive Kendal Ascher Has Died
Ascher worked at the American cosmetics firm for 25 years.

Estée Lauder Companies Executive Kendal Ascher Has Died
Ascher worked at the American cosmetics firm for 25 years.

Andrew Mukamal and the Rise of Method Dressing | The BoF Podcast
Celebrity stylist Andrew Mukamal tells Imran Amed how a childhood love of fashion as a ‘language’ — and years apprenticing in editorial — shaped the storytelling behind Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ and ‘Wuthering Heights’ press tours.

Andrew Mukamal and the Rise of Method Dressing | The BoF Podcast
Celebrity stylist Andrew Mukamal tells Imran Amed how a childhood love of fashion as a ‘language’ — and years apprenticing in editorial — shaped the storytelling behind Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ and ‘Wuthering Heights’ press tours.

The Social Media Trap
Unexpected new features and algorithmic changes at Instagram and TikTok are a reminder that brands and creators can’t become overly reliant on any one platform to drive their business.

The Social Media Trap
Unexpected new features and algorithmic changes at Instagram and TikTok are a reminder that brands and creators can’t become overly reliant on any one platform to drive their business.

Can Nars Keep Winning Complexion?
With its biggest launch in years, Nars is hoping to consolidate its reputation as a category leader in foundations and concealers. But the fight to stay on top has never been harder.

Can Nars Keep Winning Complexion?
With its biggest launch in years, Nars is hoping to consolidate its reputation as a category leader in foundations and concealers. But the fight to stay on top has never been harder.

Why Adidas Is Forcing the Return of the Superstar Upon Us
We’ve seen a lot more of Adidas’ classic Superstar sneaker lately. Let’s talk about why this is happening.

Why Adidas Is Forcing the Return of the Superstar Upon Us
We’ve seen a lot more of Adidas’ classic Superstar sneaker lately. Let’s talk about why this is happening.

Judge Rejects Kenvue Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Tylenol Safety
A US judge rejected the personal care giant’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Texas’ Attorney General accusing the company of failing to warn consumers that it may be unsafe for pregnant women to take Tylenol.

Judge Rejects Kenvue Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Tylenol Safety
A US judge rejected the personal care giant’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Texas’ Attorney General accusing the company of failing to warn consumers that it may be unsafe for pregnant women to take Tylenol.

China’s New Playbook for Buying Western Fashion Brands
After past stumbles, Chinese capital is taking a more measured approach to investments in US and European fashion labels, tempering expectations for breakneck expansion. Will it work?

China’s New Playbook for Buying Western Fashion Brands
After past stumbles, Chinese capital is taking a more measured approach to investments in US and European fashion labels, tempering expectations for breakneck expansion. Will it work?