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Instagram Hones in on Publishers’ Turf With Shopping Recommendations

A new account called @shop, spearheaded by Head of Fashion Partnerships Eva Chen, will spotlight fashion, beauty and home goods brands.

News & Analysis

Instagram Hones in on Publishers’ Turf With Shopping Recommendations

A new account called @shop, spearheaded by Head of Fashion Partnerships Eva Chen, will spotlight fashion, beauty and home goods brands.


Luxury

LVMH Results Prompt Yet Another Rally in Luxury

For the second time this year, LVMH’s results led to a recovery in luxury share prices, while Beauty featured prominently in this month’s deal activity.

Luxury

LVMH Results Prompt Yet Another Rally in Luxury

For the second time this year, LVMH’s results led to a recovery in luxury share prices, while Beauty featured prominently in this month’s deal activity.


Beauty

Henkel's Beauty Unit Weighs on First Quarter Results

Sales of the consumer goods company's beauty care brands like Schwarzkopf shampoo and Dial soap fell an organic 2.2 percent, hurt by a weak performance in western Europe and China.

Beauty

Henkel's Beauty Unit Weighs on First Quarter Results

Sales of the consumer goods company's beauty care brands like Schwarzkopf shampoo and Dial soap fell an organic 2.2 percent, hurt by a weak performance in western Europe and China.


Luxury

The Future of Chanel

The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.

Luxury

The Future of Chanel

The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.


Sustainability

Italian Company Aquafil Is Making Swimsuits from Garbage

As volumes of plastic-based waste reach a tipping point in oceans and trash heaps around the world Aquafil recycles the material and turning it into nylon used to make upscale apparel and accessories.

Sustainability

Italian Company Aquafil Is Making Swimsuits from Garbage

As volumes of plastic-based waste reach a tipping point in oceans and trash heaps around the world Aquafil recycles the material and turning it into nylon used to make upscale apparel and accessories.


China

Chinese Firm Acquires Majority Stake in Jason Wu

The New York-based womenswear brand is changing hands in a deal that could boost its business in the fast-growing luxury market.

China

Chinese Firm Acquires Majority Stake in Jason Wu

The New York-based womenswear brand is changing hands in a deal that could boost its business in the fast-growing luxury market.


China

What Prada’s 'Murderer Bag' Says About China's Luxury Market

Chinese consumers have come up with their own catchy nicknames for big-brand luxury products. Should executives tolerate, embrace or learn from this phenomenon? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

What Prada’s 'Murderer Bag' Says About China's Luxury Market

Chinese consumers have come up with their own catchy nicknames for big-brand luxury products. Should executives tolerate, embrace or learn from this phenomenon? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


News & Analysis

Instagram's E-Commerce Plans Are Bigger Than You Think

The social media platform is making it easier for users to shop directly from brands and influencers, as part of a multi-year plan to become an e-commerce powerhouse. But convincing consumers to embrace social commerce won't be easy.

News & Analysis

Instagram's E-Commerce Plans Are Bigger Than You Think

The social media platform is making it easier for users to shop directly from brands and influencers, as part of a multi-year plan to become an e-commerce powerhouse. But convincing consumers to embrace social commerce won't be easy.


China

Tricky Time to Invest in Chinese Assets

Sceptics worry that venture capital might be drying up in China. Where does that leave brands seeking investment in China’s emerging fashion industry? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Tricky Time to Invest in Chinese Assets

Sceptics worry that venture capital might be drying up in China. Where does that leave brands seeking investment in China’s emerging fashion industry? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


News & Analysis

Zozo Embarks on Hiring Spree to Shore up Online Mall

The Japanese brand's turnaround follows its body-measuring Zozosuit, which ultimately failed to drive sales.

News & Analysis

Zozo Embarks on Hiring Spree to Shore up Online Mall

The Japanese brand's turnaround follows its body-measuring Zozosuit, which ultimately failed to drive sales.