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News & Analysis

How Serious Is Luxury’s China Crisis?

This week, China’s central bank announced a $83 billion injection into the country’s financial system as distress in the world's second-largest economy deepened.

News & Analysis

How Serious Is Luxury’s China Crisis?

This week, China’s central bank announced a $83 billion injection into the country’s financial system as distress in the world's second-largest economy deepened.


News & Analysis

The Fenty Effect Comes to Skincare

Skincare brands are introducing new products to protect and heal skin regardless of tone, chasing the same underserved group of racially diverse consumers that turned Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty into an overnight sensation.

News & Analysis

The Fenty Effect Comes to Skincare

Skincare brands are introducing new products to protect and heal skin regardless of tone, chasing the same underserved group of racially diverse consumers that turned Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty into an overnight sensation.


News & Analysis

Rihanna Sues Father to Keep Hands Off Her Fenty Trademark

The Barbados-born singer, who uses the Fenty trademark to sell cosmetics, lingerie and sneakers, asked the court for an injunction to stop her father using the Fenty name.

News & Analysis

Rihanna Sues Father to Keep Hands Off Her Fenty Trademark

The Barbados-born singer, who uses the Fenty trademark to sell cosmetics, lingerie and sneakers, asked the court for an injunction to stop her father using the Fenty name.


Technology

The Year Ahead: Self-Disrupt or Die

Technology and social media are enabling a new breed of ‘challenger’ brands, leaving incumbents with a stark choice.

Technology

The Year Ahead: Self-Disrupt or Die

Technology and social media are enabling a new breed of ‘challenger’ brands, leaving incumbents with a stark choice.


Beauty

What’s Behind the Lip Gloss Boom? The 90s Nostalgia, Wellness and Tinder.

High-shine lacquered lips are back on the beauty radar. But like its consumers, lip gloss has grown up and brands have made modifications to improve their formulas.

Beauty

What’s Behind the Lip Gloss Boom? The 90s Nostalgia, Wellness and Tinder.

High-shine lacquered lips are back on the beauty radar. But like its consumers, lip gloss has grown up and brands have made modifications to improve their formulas.


News & Analysis

The Thorny Business of Brand Activism

Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.

News & Analysis

The Thorny Business of Brand Activism

Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.


News & Analysis

The Race to Replace Victoria’s Secret

The lingerie giant is more vulnerable than at any point in its history, with sales declining and mounting criticism of its marketing. American Eagle, Rihanna and a host of start-ups are positioning themselves as Victoria’s Secret’s body-positive, inclusive successors.

News & Analysis

The Race to Replace Victoria’s Secret

The lingerie giant is more vulnerable than at any point in its history, with sales declining and mounting criticism of its marketing. American Eagle, Rihanna and a host of start-ups are positioning themselves as Victoria’s Secret’s body-positive, inclusive successors.


Beauty

Sephora or Ulta: A Beauty Brand’s Biggest Decision

Signing an exclusive deal with one of the two leading beauty retailers is an important step for emerging startups and celebrities like Kylie Jenner alike. But setting the right terms is crucial.

Beauty

Sephora or Ulta: A Beauty Brand’s Biggest Decision

Signing an exclusive deal with one of the two leading beauty retailers is an important step for emerging startups and celebrities like Kylie Jenner alike. But setting the right terms is crucial.


Retail

Report: Victoria’s Secret Lingerie CEO Resigns

Jan Singer has reportedly stepped down just over two years into the role.

Retail

Report: Victoria’s Secret Lingerie CEO Resigns

Jan Singer has reportedly stepped down just over two years into the role.


Luxury

Burberry Brand Heat Ignites on Tisci’s 'Drops' Amid Transition

As the UK’s largest luxury brand attempts to position itself as a true luxury player, the drops from Riccardo Tisci's runway collection are already driving excitement and shifting perceptions. But with the bulk of Tisci's work still months from hitting stores, the brand has a long way to go.

Luxury

Burberry Brand Heat Ignites on Tisci’s 'Drops' Amid Transition

As the UK’s largest luxury brand attempts to position itself as a true luxury player, the drops from Riccardo Tisci's runway collection are already driving excitement and shifting perceptions. But with the bulk of Tisci's work still months from hitting stores, the brand has a long way to go.


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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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