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News & Analysis

At the Met Ball, Holier Than Thou

For followers of fashion, the Met Ball is akin to a religious experience, so this year's Catholic theme was gloriously apropos. Marshall Heyman goes inside the Party of the Year.

News & Analysis

At the Met Ball, Holier Than Thou

For followers of fashion, the Met Ball is akin to a religious experience, so this year's Catholic theme was gloriously apropos. Marshall Heyman goes inside the Party of the Year.


News & Analysis

From Merch to Full Collections, Magazines Boost Their Fashion Lines

Fashion publishers have launched clothing lines to build loyalty and open new revenue streams but making them work means more than stamping a logo on a T-shirt.

News & Analysis

From Merch to Full Collections, Magazines Boost Their Fashion Lines

Fashion publishers have launched clothing lines to build loyalty and open new revenue streams but making them work means more than stamping a logo on a T-shirt.


News & Analysis

Fashion Documentaries Make a Splash at Tribeca

"McQueen," "Yellow is Forbidden," about Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei, and "The Gospel According to Andre," about the life and career of Andre Leon Tally, have all made a debut at this year's film festival.

News & Analysis

Fashion Documentaries Make a Splash at Tribeca

"McQueen," "Yellow is Forbidden," about Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei, and "The Gospel According to Andre," about the life and career of Andre Leon Tally, have all made a debut at this year's film festival.


News & Analysis

Why Branded Content Doesn't Work

Too often branded content campaigns fail to drive strong results because brands don’t put enough trust in publishers who know their audiences best, argues Amy Odell.

News & Analysis

Why Branded Content Doesn't Work

Too often branded content campaigns fail to drive strong results because brands don’t put enough trust in publishers who know their audiences best, argues Amy Odell.


Beauty

Saudi Women Spend Big on Makeup, Even If It's Just a Glimpse

Even though most will cover their face and hair in public, thanks to changing laws and social codes makeup is one of the biggest consumer categories among Saudi women.

Beauty

Saudi Women Spend Big on Makeup, Even If It's Just a Glimpse

Even though most will cover their face and hair in public, thanks to changing laws and social codes makeup is one of the biggest consumer categories among Saudi women.


Luxury

LVMH Faces $10 Million Suit by Makeup Artist

The makeup artist Sammy Mourabit is suing LVMH for ‘fraudulent inducement to contract’ after the French group allegedly cancelled an agreement to join cosmetics brand Make Up For Ever as global artistic director.

Luxury

LVMH Faces $10 Million Suit by Makeup Artist

The makeup artist Sammy Mourabit is suing LVMH for ‘fraudulent inducement to contract’ after the French group allegedly cancelled an agreement to join cosmetics brand Make Up For Ever as global artistic director.


Retail

Can LVMH Disrupt Itself?

The world’s largest luxury group has been slow to seize the digital opportunity. Now, it’s trying to disrupt itself before it’s disrupted by others.

Retail

Can LVMH Disrupt Itself?

The world’s largest luxury group has been slow to seize the digital opportunity. Now, it’s trying to disrupt itself before it’s disrupted by others.


Financial Markets

Puma Lifts Guidance As Sales Growth Accelerates

The German sportswear brand nudged up its sales and profit guidance for 2018, but warned of volatile currencies and the threat of a US-China trade war.

Financial Markets

Puma Lifts Guidance As Sales Growth Accelerates

The German sportswear brand nudged up its sales and profit guidance for 2018, but warned of volatile currencies and the threat of a US-China trade war.


News & Analysis

Makeup Brands Are Cashing in on Diverse Skin Colours. Can Sunscreen?

People of colour, once ignored by the majority of the beauty market, are now being courted by makeup brands. But few are selling sunscreen for dark skin.

News & Analysis

Makeup Brands Are Cashing in on Diverse Skin Colours. Can Sunscreen?

People of colour, once ignored by the majority of the beauty market, are now being courted by makeup brands. But few are selling sunscreen for dark skin.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Facebook Under FTC Investigation, Human Microchipping for Skincare

This week, demands grow for Facebook to explain its privacy policies, while human microchips may signal the future for the beauty industry.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Facebook Under FTC Investigation, Human Microchipping for Skincare

This week, demands grow for Facebook to explain its privacy policies, while human microchips may signal the future for the beauty industry.


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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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