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Dario Vitale’s Versace Exit: The Backstory
Vitale may not be the right fit for Prada’s Versace strategy but a healthy fashion system depends on creative renewal powered by young talent, writes Imran Amed.

Dario Vitale’s Versace Exit: The Backstory
Vitale may not be the right fit for Prada’s Versace strategy but a healthy fashion system depends on creative renewal powered by young talent, writes Imran Amed.

Can Nike’s Latest C-Suite Makeover Finally Solidify Its Vision?
Elliott Hill has made another round of changes to Nike’s executive team as he builds out the company’s future. But when will that future finally arrive?

Can Nike’s Latest C-Suite Makeover Finally Solidify Its Vision?
Elliott Hill has made another round of changes to Nike’s executive team as he builds out the company’s future. But when will that future finally arrive?

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.

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.

The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here
How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.

The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here
How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.

Nike Is Restructuring — Again
Elliott Hill is continuing to build out his vision for Nike with yet another round of C-Suite changes, but can that vision be a bit more solidified for 2026?

Nike Is Restructuring — Again
Elliott Hill is continuing to build out his vision for Nike with yet another round of C-Suite changes, but can that vision be a bit more solidified for 2026?

Luxury Stocks Look Ready for a Stronger Year After Their ‘Detox’
Optimism is building that a second-half rally in Europe’s luxury-goods sector can extend into the new year as signs point to better times for the continent’s flagship equity sector.

Luxury Stocks Look Ready for a Stronger Year After Their ‘Detox’
Optimism is building that a second-half rally in Europe’s luxury-goods sector can extend into the new year as signs point to better times for the continent’s flagship equity sector.

Westwood and Kawakubo: Two Revolutionaries, One Spirit
Longtime collaborator Stephen Jones meditates on the limitless creativity of rule-breaking radicals Rei Kawakubo and Vivienne Westwood as they get a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.

Westwood and Kawakubo: Two Revolutionaries, One Spirit
Longtime collaborator Stephen Jones meditates on the limitless creativity of rule-breaking radicals Rei Kawakubo and Vivienne Westwood as they get a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.

How Centring Community Kickstarted Kotn’s Growth
After growing a post-pandemic cult following and making a shift towards community-first brand building, the independent Egyptian-Canadian brand is now expanding its global footprint.

How Centring Community Kickstarted Kotn’s Growth
After growing a post-pandemic cult following and making a shift towards community-first brand building, the independent Egyptian-Canadian brand is now expanding its global footprint.

A Sephora Supplement Scoop; K-Beauty’s Dream Machine
This week I’m thinking about K-beauty's rapid innovation cycle, Sephora getting out of the vitamin business and the art of good merchandise.

A Sephora Supplement Scoop; K-Beauty’s Dream Machine
This week I’m thinking about K-beauty's rapid innovation cycle, Sephora getting out of the vitamin business and the art of good merchandise.

Why Prada Moved on From Dario Vitale (and What Comes Next for Versace)
The news that Versace’s designer is exiting the brand comes two days after Prada’s acquisition of the brand, confirming months of speculation. What will Versace do next?

Why Prada Moved on From Dario Vitale (and What Comes Next for Versace)
The news that Versace’s designer is exiting the brand comes two days after Prada’s acquisition of the brand, confirming months of speculation. What will Versace do next?

How Gift Sets Became Big Beauty Business
Gift sets have transitioned from being a stocking stuffer at a more affordable price to a luxury offering driving this holiday season’s sales.

How Gift Sets Became Big Beauty Business
Gift sets have transitioned from being a stocking stuffer at a more affordable price to a luxury offering driving this holiday season’s sales.

Inside Gen Alpha’s Press-On Nail Obsession
Artificial claws are becoming increasingly popular for teens and tweens, toeing the line between play and personal expression.

Inside Gen Alpha’s Press-On Nail Obsession
Artificial claws are becoming increasingly popular for teens and tweens, toeing the line between play and personal expression.