Zegna Revenues Rise 7.4%
The Italian luxury group’s first-quarter performance surpassed market expectations powered by solid growth in direct-to-consumer sales in the US.
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Worldview | Rio de Janeiro Stages Fashion Week Comeback
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Dubai malls, Mexican designers and China’s social commerce giant.
Worldview | Rio de Janeiro Stages Fashion Week Comeback
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Dubai malls, Mexican designers and China’s social commerce giant.
Global Markets
Worldview | How Lagos Is Driving Africa’s Circular Fashion Agenda
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saudi Arabian shopping malls, Iran’s struggling garment factories and South Korea’s new streetwear media launch.
Worldview | How Lagos Is Driving Africa’s Circular Fashion Agenda
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saudi Arabian shopping malls, Iran’s struggling garment factories and South Korea’s new streetwear media launch.
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In Shanghai, the Martens-Margiela Synchronicity
Glenn Martens staged an opulent outing that underscored the depth of his connection to Maison Margiela, but the designer may have found his comfort zone too early, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
In Shanghai, the Martens-Margiela Synchronicity
Glenn Martens staged an opulent outing that underscored the depth of his connection to Maison Margiela, but the designer may have found his comfort zone too early, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
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Can Shanghai Fashion Week Give Rise to Global Labels?
The Shanghai shows can be formulaic and unoriginal, but China’s fashion capital is producing a handful of talents with the potential to go global, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Can Shanghai Fashion Week Give Rise to Global Labels?
The Shanghai shows can be formulaic and unoriginal, but China’s fashion capital is producing a handful of talents with the potential to go global, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Global Markets
Worldview | Shanghai Fashion Week Courts Global Attention
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Romanian designers, Colombia’s Inexmoda and the downturn at Dubai mall department stores.
Worldview | Shanghai Fashion Week Courts Global Attention
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Romanian designers, Colombia’s Inexmoda and the downturn at Dubai mall department stores.
Global Markets
How the Middle East’s Fashion Industry Is Navigating War
As the conflict enters its second month, brands, retailers and business leaders across the region are leaning on crisis management and contingency plans amid an increasingly volatile security environment.
How the Middle East’s Fashion Industry Is Navigating War
As the conflict enters its second month, brands, retailers and business leaders across the region are leaning on crisis management and contingency plans amid an increasingly volatile security environment.
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The New Beauty Maximalism
As several industry insiders forecast its decline, the 'clean girl' aesthetic continues to dominate beauty. But emerging makeup trends, and fascination with ‘2016 makeup,' signal consumer appetite for something new.
The New Beauty Maximalism
As several industry insiders forecast its decline, the 'clean girl' aesthetic continues to dominate beauty. But emerging makeup trends, and fascination with ‘2016 makeup,' signal consumer appetite for something new.
Global Markets
Worldview | Tokyo Fashion Week Doubles Down on Asia
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Eid al-Fitr spending across the Gulf, Moscow Fashion Week and Indian factories squeezed by the Middle East war fuel shortage.
Worldview | Tokyo Fashion Week Doubles Down on Asia
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Eid al-Fitr spending across the Gulf, Moscow Fashion Week and Indian factories squeezed by the Middle East war fuel shortage.
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The Top 10 Shows of the Season
BoF’s editors pick the best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion season.
The Top 10 Shows of the Season
BoF’s editors pick the best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion season.
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Fashion and the Forces of Nature
Nadège Vanhée at Hermès, Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton and Miuccia Prada at Miu Miu all engaged with the natural world this season. Plus, what to make of Pierpaolo Piccioli’s sophomore show for Balenciaga.
Fashion and the Forces of Nature
Nadège Vanhée at Hermès, Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton and Miuccia Prada at Miu Miu all engaged with the natural world this season. Plus, what to make of Pierpaolo Piccioli’s sophomore show for Balenciaga.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Nine: Us and the Elements
The interplay between bodies and the world was a common thread at Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu, but Nicolas Ghesquière and Miuccia Prada took things in different directions, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Paris Day Nine: Us and the Elements
The interplay between bodies and the world was a common thread at Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu, but Nicolas Ghesquière and Miuccia Prada took things in different directions, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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The Caterpillar and the Butterfly: Mythmaking at Chanel
Matthieu Blazy’s never-ending research into Gabrielle Chanel’s words and deeds powered another spectacular, varied collection of looks that both ‘crawl’ and ‘fly.’
The Caterpillar and the Butterfly: Mythmaking at Chanel
Matthieu Blazy’s never-ending research into Gabrielle Chanel’s words and deeds powered another spectacular, varied collection of looks that both ‘crawl’ and ‘fly.’
The News in Brief
Inventory Clean-Up Helps Puma Beat First-Quarter Expectations
The German sportswear maker also announced it had appointed former Hugo Boss CEO Mark Langer as its chief financial officer, effective Friday.
Oil Prices Soar to Wartime High with US and Iran Stuck in Standoff
Brent oil surged to more than $126 a barrel on Thursday, before paring gains to $121.40 as traders factor in an even longer closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Reliance Retail Acquires Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Hair Care Brand Anomaly
The company will leverage its omnichannel network to scale the label, citing India as a priority market.
Estée Lauder Considers Bid for Puig at €18-19 per Share, Source Says
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder is considering launching a takeover bid for all of Puig’s Class B shares at 18 to 19 euros ($21 to $22.20) a share, said a source close to the matter.
Unilever Sales Rise on Strong Demand in India, Brazil
The UK multinational’s sales rose more than expected as consumers in emerging markets snapped up its cleaning products and Dove soap, offsetting lacklustre demand in the US.
EBay Forecasts Second-Quarter Revenue Above Estimates
The company's strategy to pivot away from low-value, high-volume items is gaining traction.
LVMH Watch Boss Sees Jean Arnault as Best Candidate for His Role
Jean-Christophe Babin, the head of LVMH’s watch division, said he’s ready for a phased retirement.