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Puig to Acquire Byredo

The Spanish fragrance giant is taking a majority stake in the Swedish brand known for its crisp, minimalist branding and gender-free perfumes.

Beauty

Puig to Acquire Byredo

The Spanish fragrance giant is taking a majority stake in the Swedish brand known for its crisp, minimalist branding and gender-free perfumes.


Beauty

Inside the Prestige Hair Care Boom

Sales of high-end hair products grew 32 percent in 2021 and more brands are debuting science-backed scalp serums and hair repair treatments in response to customer demand.

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Inside the Prestige Hair Care Boom

Sales of high-end hair products grew 32 percent in 2021 and more brands are debuting science-backed scalp serums and hair repair treatments in response to customer demand.


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.


Luxury

The Nine Lives of Proenza Schouler

What happened to the most promising brand in American fashion?

Luxury

The Nine Lives of Proenza Schouler

What happened to the most promising brand in American fashion?


Beauty

How Beauty Brands Are Building Their Tech Muscle

With the past year’s flurry of tech-focused mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, the beauty industry increasingly resembles Silicon Valley. But the bets on beauty tech are just beginning.

Beauty

How Beauty Brands Are Building Their Tech Muscle

With the past year’s flurry of tech-focused mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, the beauty industry increasingly resembles Silicon Valley. But the bets on beauty tech are just beginning.


Retail

Behind Fashion’s Toys Tie-Ups

A slew of names, from buzzy DTC brands to legacy luxury players, are collaborating with beloved toy brands to tap into the marketing power of nostalgia.

Retail

Behind Fashion’s Toys Tie-Ups

A slew of names, from buzzy DTC brands to legacy luxury players, are collaborating with beloved toy brands to tap into the marketing power of nostalgia.


China

How Concerned Should Fashion Be About Chinese Stagflation?

China’s producer price inflation has been impacting the cost of sourcing. Now, fashion brands are also bracing for broader economic pressures that may lead consumers to tighten their belts.

China

How Concerned Should Fashion Be About Chinese Stagflation?

China’s producer price inflation has been impacting the cost of sourcing. Now, fashion brands are also bracing for broader economic pressures that may lead consumers to tighten their belts.


Financial Markets

Is Luxury Finally Embracing Technology?

Last month’s tie-up between LVMH and Google signals a growing rethink on how technology can enhance the luxury experience, writes Pierre Mallevays.

Financial Markets

Is Luxury Finally Embracing Technology?

Last month’s tie-up between LVMH and Google signals a growing rethink on how technology can enhance the luxury experience, writes Pierre Mallevays.


China

How Niche Beauty Brands Can Attract Investment from China

As interest in smaller international beauty brands intensifies among Chinese consumers, local investors are getting excited by the category. Here’s how to capitalise on the opportunity.

China

How Niche Beauty Brands Can Attract Investment from China

As interest in smaller international beauty brands intensifies among Chinese consumers, local investors are getting excited by the category. Here’s how to capitalise on the opportunity.


Beauty

Why Estée Lauder Is Finally Acquiring Deciem

The American prestige beauty giant’s purchase of the company, best known for $6 serums, is a sign of the increasing blur between drugstore and luxury.

Beauty

Why Estée Lauder Is Finally Acquiring Deciem

The American prestige beauty giant’s purchase of the company, best known for $6 serums, is a sign of the increasing blur between drugstore and luxury.