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She is the first black face of Dior and the most bankable magazine cover star in terms of sell-through.

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China

Rihanna's Latest Cover Provoked Cries of Cultural Appropriation, but Chinese Netizens Disagree

The bulk of Chinese social media finds no offence with the star’s latest cover for Harper’s Bazaar China, but do their perceptions of cultural appropriation differ from the West?

China

Rihanna's Latest Cover Provoked Cries of Cultural Appropriation, but Chinese Netizens Disagree

The bulk of Chinese social media finds no offence with the star’s latest cover for Harper’s Bazaar China, but do their perceptions of cultural appropriation differ from the West?


Beauty

Lady Gaga Picks Amazon for Major Beauty Launch

The singer opens up exclusively to BoF about her highly anticipated beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, and her decision to link up with Amazon as her retail partner.

Beauty

Lady Gaga Picks Amazon for Major Beauty Launch

The singer opens up exclusively to BoF about her highly anticipated beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, and her decision to link up with Amazon as her retail partner.


Retail

Could Uniqlo's Digital Transformation Help Solve Retail's Inventory Problem?

This week everyone will be talking about Uniqlo's digital ambitions, Dapper Dan's memoir and Fenty Beauty's plans for China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Could Uniqlo's Digital Transformation Help Solve Retail's Inventory Problem?

This week everyone will be talking about Uniqlo's digital ambitions, Dapper Dan's memoir and Fenty Beauty's plans for China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

How the Internet Became Obsessed With a Revlon Hair Dryer

The device became a viral sensation after early fans — including a Peloton moms group on Facebook and high profile influencers — talked up the combination brush and dryer. But turning an unexpected hit into a lasting business isn’t easy.

News & Analysis

How the Internet Became Obsessed With a Revlon Hair Dryer

The device became a viral sensation after early fans — including a Peloton moms group on Facebook and high profile influencers — talked up the combination brush and dryer. But turning an unexpected hit into a lasting business isn’t easy.


China

Some Wealthy Chinese Are Shifting Away from European Couture Houses

It’s no secret that Chinese A-listers are fans of Europe’s top couture houses, but some of the biggest names in the game are beginning to lose would-be clients to Chinese couturiers.

China

Some Wealthy Chinese Are Shifting Away from European Couture Houses

It’s no secret that Chinese A-listers are fans of Europe’s top couture houses, but some of the biggest names in the game are beginning to lose would-be clients to Chinese couturiers.


News & Analysis

Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines

Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.

News & Analysis

Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines

Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.


News & Analysis

'Dad Shoes' and Golf Balls Make Fila Saviour a Fortune

Korean businessman Yoon Yoon-soo brought Fila back from the dead, amassing a $830 million fortune along the way.

News & Analysis

'Dad Shoes' and Golf Balls Make Fila Saviour a Fortune

Korean businessman Yoon Yoon-soo brought Fila back from the dead, amassing a $830 million fortune along the way.


Beauty

The BoF Podcast: Makeup Artist Isamaya Ffrench on How to Define Beauty

The makeup artist behind Rihanna's thin-eyebrowed British Vogue cover speaks to Tim Blanks about the curation of identity through makeup, and the rapidly changing face of beauty.

Beauty

The BoF Podcast: Makeup Artist Isamaya Ffrench on How to Define Beauty

The makeup artist behind Rihanna's thin-eyebrowed British Vogue cover speaks to Tim Blanks about the curation of identity through makeup, and the rapidly changing face of beauty.


News & Analysis

The Lipstick That Raised $500 Million to Fight AIDS

After 25 years of successful sales, MAC Cosmetic's Viva Glam campaign fund has delivered around 10,000 grants to 1,800 HIV and AIDS programmes around the world.

News & Analysis

The Lipstick That Raised $500 Million to Fight AIDS

After 25 years of successful sales, MAC Cosmetic's Viva Glam campaign fund has delivered around 10,000 grants to 1,800 HIV and AIDS programmes around the world.


Luxury

With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption

The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.

Luxury

With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption

The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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