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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Nine Lives of Proenza Schouler
What happened to the most promising brand in American fashion?

The Nine Lives of Proenza Schouler
What happened to the most promising brand in American fashion?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.