Adwoa Beauty to Enter Liquidation
A Texas court ruled that the hair-care label’s bankruptcy filing be converted to Chapter 7.
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Building Connection Through Luxury’s Sensory Evolution
Luxury fragrance house Amouage, together with The Business of Fashion, convened leading creatives for an evening of open dialogue on the evolution of the luxury industry — from visual symbol to deeper emotional connection.
Building Connection Through Luxury’s Sensory Evolution
Luxury fragrance house Amouage, together with The Business of Fashion, convened leading creatives for an evening of open dialogue on the evolution of the luxury industry — from visual symbol to deeper emotional connection.
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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.
The News in Brief
Coty’s Perfume Business Takes Another Knock With David Beckham Fragrance Lawsuit
Beauty brand Coty is facing a lawsuit from DB Ventures, the company behind former football star David Beckham’s eponymous fragrance, for what the lawsuit describes as flagrant material breaches of the license agreement, court documents show.
Estée Lauder Sales Rise 2%, Job Cuts to Expand
Double-digit growth in the conglomerate’s perfume division helped offset a lack of growth in its other units as the company continues its years-long turnaround strategy.
Premium Body Care Brand Uni Appoints New Global CMO
Heather Fisher, former chief marketing officer of Fenty Beauty, has joined the Australian body care brand.
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.
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.