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China

How Big Beauty Is Plotting a Recovery in China

Despite disappointing Singles Day sales results, harsh Zero Covid restrictions and supply chain woes, international beauty conglomerates continue to see China as a growth engine.

China

How Big Beauty Is Plotting a Recovery in China

Despite disappointing Singles Day sales results, harsh Zero Covid restrictions and supply chain woes, international beauty conglomerates continue to see China as a growth engine.


Beauty

Does Tom Ford Need Tom Ford?

After this week’s $2.8 billion Estée Lauder buyout, Tom Ford, the designer, is set to serve as “creative visionary” at his namesake brand through the end of 2023. What happens after that?

Beauty

Does Tom Ford Need Tom Ford?

After this week’s $2.8 billion Estée Lauder buyout, Tom Ford, the designer, is set to serve as “creative visionary” at his namesake brand through the end of 2023. What happens after that?


Beauty

‘Lipstick Effect’ Starts Fading for Consumer Beauty Groups

Cosmetics makers are feeling the squeeze as consumers pull back on even small luxuries.

Beauty

‘Lipstick Effect’ Starts Fading for Consumer Beauty Groups

Cosmetics makers are feeling the squeeze as consumers pull back on even small luxuries.


This Week In Fashion

When a Beauty Business Buys a Fashion Brand, It’s Rarely About the Clothes

Estée Lauder Companies is reportedly in talks to buy Tom Ford at a $3 billion valuation. But does it make sense for a beauty conglomerate to get into the fashion game?

This Week In Fashion

When a Beauty Business Buys a Fashion Brand, It’s Rarely About the Clothes

Estée Lauder Companies is reportedly in talks to buy Tom Ford at a $3 billion valuation. But does it make sense for a beauty conglomerate to get into the fashion game?


Beauty

We Don’t Need Beauty in the Metaverse — Yet

Beauty brands have a natural edge on TikTok and YouTube, but are lagging the fashion industry in making a splash in the virtual world. Without the logos and distinctive characteristics of apparel and accessories, it’s unclear how skin care, makeup and fragrance will establish a presence and a purpose in web3.

Beauty

We Don’t Need Beauty in the Metaverse — Yet

Beauty brands have a natural edge on TikTok and YouTube, but are lagging the fashion industry in making a splash in the virtual world. Without the logos and distinctive characteristics of apparel and accessories, it’s unclear how skin care, makeup and fragrance will establish a presence and a purpose in web3.


China

Rethinking China’s Beauty Market

As global brands face headwinds in China, L’Oréal and Shiseido are betting on new investment funds targeting C-beauty companies to sustain growth.

China

Rethinking China’s Beauty Market

As global brands face headwinds in China, L’Oréal and Shiseido are betting on new investment funds targeting C-beauty companies to sustain growth.


Beauty

Colour Cosmetics Make a Bold Comeback

Makeup is now growing twice as fast as skin care as beauty shoppers turn to neon eyeshadows and bold shimmery blushes to create looks inspired by TikTok trends and the Y2K revival.

Beauty

Colour Cosmetics Make a Bold Comeback

Makeup is now growing twice as fast as skin care as beauty shoppers turn to neon eyeshadows and bold shimmery blushes to create looks inspired by TikTok trends and the Y2K revival.


Luxury

Is Luxury Recession-Proof?

With the risk of global downturn rising by the day, the fate of luxury brands depends heavily on their positioning, writes Pierre Mallevays.

Luxury

Is Luxury Recession-Proof?

With the risk of global downturn rising by the day, the fate of luxury brands depends heavily on their positioning, writes Pierre Mallevays.


China

C-Beauty Brands Set Their Sights on Global Success

It was only a few years ago that Chinese beauty brands had trouble convincing consumers at home they were a viable alternative to global giants. Now, having won over their home country, these C-Beauty unicorns are now on the hunt for international sales.

China

C-Beauty Brands Set Their Sights on Global Success

It was only a few years ago that Chinese beauty brands had trouble convincing consumers at home they were a viable alternative to global giants. Now, having won over their home country, these C-Beauty unicorns are now on the hunt for international sales.


China

How to Make China’s ‘Friendliest’ Social Media Platform Pay Off

Fashion brands want to replicate the success of beauty players on Xiaohongshu but many use the wrong tone and content for the down-to-earth platform.

China

How to Make China’s ‘Friendliest’ Social Media Platform Pay Off

Fashion brands want to replicate the success of beauty players on Xiaohongshu but many use the wrong tone and content for the down-to-earth platform.