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Beauty

Epstein Used NYC’s Fekkai Salon for Himself, His ‘Girls’ and Kathy Ruemmler

Hundreds of emails underscore how Jeffrey Epstein was loyal to the high-end salon that acted as a cog in his perks machine.

Beauty

Epstein Used NYC’s Fekkai Salon for Himself, His ‘Girls’ and Kathy Ruemmler

Hundreds of emails underscore how Jeffrey Epstein was loyal to the high-end salon that acted as a cog in his perks machine.


Luxury

Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci

Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.

Luxury

Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci

Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.


Beauty

One of These Companies Could Be the Next Hair-Care Giant

Indie hair-care brands are tempting conglomerates with their next-gen products and fast-moving ethos, but the current big beauty landscape lacks a dominant player. Firms like Wella Company, Henkel and L’Oréal are all vying for the top spot.

Beauty

One of These Companies Could Be the Next Hair-Care Giant

Indie hair-care brands are tempting conglomerates with their next-gen products and fast-moving ethos, but the current big beauty landscape lacks a dominant player. Firms like Wella Company, Henkel and L’Oréal are all vying for the top spot.


Beauty

Henkel Sees Slower Start to 2026 on Weak Customer Sentiment, Middle East Uncertainty

German consumer goods and ​adhesives maker Henkel said on Wednesday it expects a slower ‌start to 2026 due to persistently weak consumer sentiment and uncertainties linked to the war in Iran.

Beauty

Henkel Sees Slower Start to 2026 on Weak Customer Sentiment, Middle East Uncertainty

German consumer goods and ​adhesives maker Henkel said on Wednesday it expects a slower ‌start to 2026 due to persistently weak consumer sentiment and uncertainties linked to the war in Iran.


Beauty

Galderma Backers Exit $6.3 Billion Stake

A trio of Galderma shareholders exited their remaining 14.3% stake in the Swiss skincare company, in the largest ever overnight share sale in Switzerland.

Beauty

Galderma Backers Exit $6.3 Billion Stake

A trio of Galderma shareholders exited their remaining 14.3% stake in the Swiss skincare company, in the largest ever overnight share sale in Switzerland.


Retail

Zara-Owner Inditex Shows Resilience With Strong Start to Its Year

The Spanish retailer registered robust sales growth at the start of its current fiscal year in the face of weakening consumer sentiment that’s hitting many of its peers.

Retail

Zara-Owner Inditex Shows Resilience With Strong Start to Its Year

The Spanish retailer registered robust sales growth at the start of its current fiscal year in the face of weakening consumer sentiment that’s hitting many of its peers.


Workplace & Talent

Why Fashion’s Next Generation Is Rethinking College

Hefty tuition prices, unclear career pathways and new routes into the industry are reshaping how young people invest in education.

Workplace & Talent

Why Fashion’s Next Generation Is Rethinking College

Hefty tuition prices, unclear career pathways and new routes into the industry are reshaping how young people invest in education.


Global Markets

Oil Shock: What Fashion Needs to Know

Monday’s price spike proved short-lived, but volatile markets, supply disruptions, rising freight costs and shaky consumer confidence have put the global fashion industry on edge.

Global Markets

Oil Shock: What Fashion Needs to Know

Monday’s price spike proved short-lived, but volatile markets, supply disruptions, rising freight costs and shaky consumer confidence have put the global fashion industry on edge.


Direct-to-Consumer

Quince Reaches $10 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round

The direct-to-consumer label raised a $500 million Series E as it seeks to continue its rapid expansion.

Direct-to-Consumer

Quince Reaches $10 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round

The direct-to-consumer label raised a $500 million Series E as it seeks to continue its rapid expansion.


Fashion Week

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

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.

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.


Technology

Amazon Wins Court Order Blocking Perplexity AI Shopping Bots

The order requires the firm to stop accessing password-protected sections of Amazon’s systems — in this case, Prime subscriber accounts — and to destroy copies of Amazon’s data.

Technology

Amazon Wins Court Order Blocking Perplexity AI Shopping Bots

The order requires the firm to stop accessing password-protected sections of Amazon’s systems — in this case, Prime subscriber accounts — and to destroy copies of Amazon’s data.