Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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The Business of Beauty and Amazon Beauty Celebrate Founder-Led Brands in Los Angeles
Founders and executives from Arrae, Phlur, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Haus Labs, Pattern Beauty, Kosas, Patrick Ta, Ilia, Summer Fridays and One/Size by Patrick Starr gathered in Los Angeles for dinner to celebrate the city’s thriving founder-led beauty community.
The Business of Beauty and Amazon Beauty Celebrate Founder-Led Brands in Los Angeles
Founders and executives from Arrae, Phlur, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Haus Labs, Pattern Beauty, Kosas, Patrick Ta, Ilia, Summer Fridays and One/Size by Patrick Starr gathered in Los Angeles for dinner to celebrate the city’s thriving founder-led beauty community.
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Custom Fragrance Maker Olfactory NYC Expands to Texas, Charts US Expansion
The personalised perfumery will open a store in Dallas’ upmarket West Village neighbourhood on Oct. 24, its ninth retail location, with more US openings slated to follow.
Custom Fragrance Maker Olfactory NYC Expands to Texas, Charts US Expansion
The personalised perfumery will open a store in Dallas’ upmarket West Village neighbourhood on Oct. 24, its ninth retail location, with more US openings slated to follow.
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How Good Earth Is Sharing India’s Design and Craft Legacy With the World
As the boutique lifestyle brand prepares to open its first flagship store outside of India, BoF sits down with founder and creative director Anita Lal to unpack how she unites traditional Indian artistry with contemporary homeware — while celebrating the communities behind the craft.
How Good Earth Is Sharing India’s Design and Craft Legacy With the World
As the boutique lifestyle brand prepares to open its first flagship store outside of India, BoF sits down with founder and creative director Anita Lal to unpack how she unites traditional Indian artistry with contemporary homeware — while celebrating the communities behind the craft.
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Introducing Full Coverage, a Beauty Newsletter From Priya Rao
The Business of Beauty’s executive editor is bringing back her weekly newsletter, and diving into how shifting ideals, new players and cultural movements are transforming the multi-billion-dollar beauty and wellness industries.
Introducing Full Coverage, a Beauty Newsletter From Priya Rao
The Business of Beauty’s executive editor is bringing back her weekly newsletter, and diving into how shifting ideals, new players and cultural movements are transforming the multi-billion-dollar beauty and wellness industries.
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Balenciaga Launches New Fine Fragrance Collection
Inspired by an original perfume created in the 1940s and long discontinued, the 10-piece collection will be available to purchase on Sept. 10 from select Balenciaga boutiques.
Balenciaga Launches New Fine Fragrance Collection
Inspired by an original perfume created in the 1940s and long discontinued, the 10-piece collection will be available to purchase on Sept. 10 from select Balenciaga boutiques.
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Beauty Chases Its New Rocket Ships
As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.
Beauty Chases Its New Rocket Ships
As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.
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Calvin Klein Bets on Body Sprays to Be Gen-Z’s Obsession
As the fight for teen relevancy and wallet share intensifies, the Coty-produced fragrance line will launch an all-new collection of affordable body mists.
Calvin Klein Bets on Body Sprays to Be Gen-Z’s Obsession
As the fight for teen relevancy and wallet share intensifies, the Coty-produced fragrance line will launch an all-new collection of affordable body mists.
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Can Designer Perfumes Win Over the Niche Customer?
Luxury fashion brands like Bottega Veneta, Balmain and Rabanne are looking to cash in on the niche fragrance boom with new lines of ultra-premium scents. They face tough competition from more agile indies — and are dealing with a different kind of customer.
Can Designer Perfumes Win Over the Niche Customer?
Luxury fashion brands like Bottega Veneta, Balmain and Rabanne are looking to cash in on the niche fragrance boom with new lines of ultra-premium scents. They face tough competition from more agile indies — and are dealing with a different kind of customer.
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The Niche Perfumers Betting Big on Asia
Interest in niche fragrances is growing the overall perfume market in Asia, which has been historically dwarfed by its skincare and cosmetics segments. Global cult brands like Byredo are refreshing their local efforts to win big.
The Niche Perfumers Betting Big on Asia
Interest in niche fragrances is growing the overall perfume market in Asia, which has been historically dwarfed by its skincare and cosmetics segments. Global cult brands like Byredo are refreshing their local efforts to win big.
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Estée Lauder Companies' Makeover Begins
In order to reverse its sales decline, the company is reportedly considering selling off poorer-performing, lower-margin brands and cutting other costs. Investors want to see the fat trimmed, and more room created for future growth.
Estée Lauder Companies' Makeover Begins
In order to reverse its sales decline, the company is reportedly considering selling off poorer-performing, lower-margin brands and cutting other costs. Investors want to see the fat trimmed, and more room created for future growth.
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The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Revenge of the Cheap Shampoo
The new “everything shower” costs less than a latte — and about as much as a drugstore shampoo and conditioner, Faran Krentcil writes in Haul of Fame.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Revenge of the Cheap Shampoo
The new “everything shower” costs less than a latte — and about as much as a drugstore shampoo and conditioner, Faran Krentcil writes in Haul of Fame.
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The Best of BoF 2024: When Beauty Trends Tap Culture
This year, marketing efforts for everything from skincare to fragrance targeted new cohorts — Gen Alpha, male athletes, pet owners, “MomTok” — and across more channels than ever.
The Best of BoF 2024: When Beauty Trends Tap Culture
This year, marketing efforts for everything from skincare to fragrance targeted new cohorts — Gen Alpha, male athletes, pet owners, “MomTok” — and across more channels than ever.
The News in Brief
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.