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Beauty

Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young

The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.

Beauty

Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young

The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.


Retail

This Week: Waiting on Tariffs, Saks and More

The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.

Retail

This Week: Waiting on Tariffs, Saks and More

The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.


Sustainability

An Innovative Factory Runs Into Sustainability’s Scalability Problem

Heat pumps similar to those widely used in homes and buildings offer a glimpse of how fashion manufacturers might slash their emissions, if only there were a one-size-fits-all solution.

Sustainability

An Innovative Factory Runs Into Sustainability’s Scalability Problem

Heat pumps similar to those widely used in homes and buildings offer a glimpse of how fashion manufacturers might slash their emissions, if only there were a one-size-fits-all solution.


Sustainability

Fashion’s Climate Reckoning Is Just Getting Started

From dangerous heat on factory floors to flooding across sourcing hubs, climate risks are catching up with fashion’s supply chains. While new recycling initiatives attempt to scale to address the industry’s waste and emissions problem, easing regulation in Europe raises questions about the path forward heading into 2026.

Sustainability

Fashion’s Climate Reckoning Is Just Getting Started

From dangerous heat on factory floors to flooding across sourcing hubs, climate risks are catching up with fashion’s supply chains. While new recycling initiatives attempt to scale to address the industry’s waste and emissions problem, easing regulation in Europe raises questions about the path forward heading into 2026.


Sustainability

Fashion Is Failing to Protect Garment Workers From Extreme Heat

The International Accord is adding heat-stress protocols to its binding mandate for brands after a watchdog group documented severe heat-related harm to garment workers in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Sustainability

Fashion Is Failing to Protect Garment Workers From Extreme Heat

The International Accord is adding heat-stress protocols to its binding mandate for brands after a watchdog group documented severe heat-related harm to garment workers in Bangladesh and Pakistan.


Sustainability

Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?

A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.

Sustainability

Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?

A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.


Sustainability

Italian Police Seek Governance Documents From 13 Fashion Firms in Labour Abuse Probe

Governance and supply-chain documents have been requested from 13 luxury fashion brands, including Gucci and Prada, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged worker exploitation.

Sustainability

Italian Police Seek Governance Documents From 13 Fashion Firms in Labour Abuse Probe

Governance and supply-chain documents have been requested from 13 luxury fashion brands, including Gucci and Prada, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged worker exploitation.


Sustainability

Amnesty Says Fashion Benefits From Worker Repression

The human-rights organisation’s first-ever examination of the global garment industry alleged that major brands have been complicit in widespread anti-union abuse across their South Asian supply chains.

Sustainability

Amnesty Says Fashion Benefits From Worker Repression

The human-rights organisation’s first-ever examination of the global garment industry alleged that major brands have been complicit in widespread anti-union abuse across their South Asian supply chains.


Global Markets

Trump’s Tariffs Have Already Rewired the Global Fashion Industry

Brands and their suppliers have been forced to rapidly adjust to the new US duties, with the ripple effects set to continue into next year, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.

Global Markets

Trump’s Tariffs Have Already Rewired the Global Fashion Industry

Brands and their suppliers have been forced to rapidly adjust to the new US duties, with the ripple effects set to continue into next year, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.


Sustainability

The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems

Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.

Sustainability

The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems

Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.


News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change

The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.

News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change

The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.


Sustainability

Survival Is Fashion’s Next Big Climate Challenge

With efforts to avert climate crisis just limping along, the industry needs to brace for a harsh new reality.

Sustainability

Survival Is Fashion’s Next Big Climate Challenge

With efforts to avert climate crisis just limping along, the industry needs to brace for a harsh new reality.