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China

Can Money Buy Love? Some Brands Are Betting On It.

As Dior, Prada, Michael Kors and Tory Burch all compete for hearts and minds this Chinese Valentine’s Day, understanding the changing nature of romantic gift-giving could give them the edge.

China

Can Money Buy Love? Some Brands Are Betting On It.

As Dior, Prada, Michael Kors and Tory Burch all compete for hearts and minds this Chinese Valentine’s Day, understanding the changing nature of romantic gift-giving could give them the edge.


Beauty

LVMH's Next Big Beauty Bet: Traditional Chinese Medicine

Beauty conglomerates such as LVMH and P&G are doubling down on products made from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but not all players are primed for success.

Beauty

LVMH's Next Big Beauty Bet: Traditional Chinese Medicine

Beauty conglomerates such as LVMH and P&G are doubling down on products made from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but not all players are primed for success.


Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?

Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?


News & Analysis

How Nars Made Its Orgasm Last 20 Years

The 25 year-old brand is about to double the size of its business for the third time in the past decade, on the back of sexually charged products like 1999's Orgasm blush. Many of its ‘90s peers haven’t been so lucky.

News & Analysis

How Nars Made Its Orgasm Last 20 Years

The 25 year-old brand is about to double the size of its business for the third time in the past decade, on the back of sexually charged products like 1999's Orgasm blush. Many of its ‘90s peers haven’t been so lucky.


News & Analysis

Why 'Queer Eye' Is So Good at Shifting Product

The new iteration of the TV series takes a head-on approach to issues like LGBTQ rights and Black Lives Matter, all while selling millions of dollars in product, from makeup sticks to subscription boxes. BoF spoke with 'Fab Five' member Tan France and series creator David Collins about what makes the show so successful.

News & Analysis

Why 'Queer Eye' Is So Good at Shifting Product

The new iteration of the TV series takes a head-on approach to issues like LGBTQ rights and Black Lives Matter, all while selling millions of dollars in product, from makeup sticks to subscription boxes. BoF spoke with 'Fab Five' member Tan France and series creator David Collins about what makes the show so successful.


News & Analysis

A New Generation of Americans in Paris

Emily Bode, Sander Lak and Spencer Phipps are among the handful of American designers showing in Paris this month. One way or another, they arrive on the Paris catwalk garlanded with expectation, Tim Blanks writes.

News & Analysis

A New Generation of Americans in Paris

Emily Bode, Sander Lak and Spencer Phipps are among the handful of American designers showing in Paris this month. One way or another, they arrive on the Paris catwalk garlanded with expectation, Tim Blanks writes.


China

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China's lesser-known 6.18 shopping festival presents as many challenges as it does sales opportunities, but it has become too big for luxury brands like Burberry, Valentino and Tom Ford to ignore.

China

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China's lesser-known 6.18 shopping festival presents as many challenges as it does sales opportunities, but it has become too big for luxury brands like Burberry, Valentino and Tom Ford to ignore.


China

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.

China

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.


News & Analysis

Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?

Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop.

News & Analysis

Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?

Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop.


News & Analysis

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.

News & Analysis

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.


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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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