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Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
The Italian knitwear house joins a growing list of heritage brands sold to outside investors. Chief executive Livio Proli discusses the strategy behind Missoni’s next phase.
Sales at the cult Belgian label grew 40 percent last year. Owner Claudio Antonioli is betting on pre-collections and new stores to keep up the momentum.
Sex sells — if anyone can figure out what sexy means in 2026. Robert Williams tracks the search for a new silhouette at Kering’s Gucci, LVMH’s Dior and more.
This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Shayeza Walid and Cathaleen Chen unpack why the war in Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz matter to fashion — from synthetic fibre costs and factory energy shortages to freight surcharges and weakening consumer confidence.
Hundreds of emails underscore how Jeffrey Epstein was loyal to the high-end salon that acted as a cog in his perks machine.
Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.
Indie hair-care brands are tempting conglomerates with their next-gen products and fast-moving ethos, but the current big beauty landscape lacks a dominant player. Firms like Wella Company, Henkel and L’Oréal are all vying for the top spot.
