Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
consumers
Beauty
Why Do We Root Against Celebrity Beauty Brands?
Two of the most talked about celebrity skin care brands make their debut this month – Hailey Bieber’s Rhode and Kim Kardashian’s SKKN by Kim. But are consumers getting tired of celebrity beauty lines?
Why Do We Root Against Celebrity Beauty Brands?
Two of the most talked about celebrity skin care brands make their debut this month – Hailey Bieber’s Rhode and Kim Kardashian’s SKKN by Kim. But are consumers getting tired of celebrity beauty lines?
Workplace & Talent
Why Do Fashion’s Chief Diversity Officers Keep Quitting?
Dozens of companies hired diversity leaders in the last two years, but executives who take these roles are often overworked and under-resourced.
Why Do Fashion’s Chief Diversity Officers Keep Quitting?
Dozens of companies hired diversity leaders in the last two years, but executives who take these roles are often overworked and under-resourced.
Technology
How the Smart Money in Fashion Is Thinking About Web3
Investors with track records of predicting where fashion is headed have their own ideas of where the big opportunities lie in web3.
How the Smart Money in Fashion Is Thinking About Web3
Investors with track records of predicting where fashion is headed have their own ideas of where the big opportunities lie in web3.
Technology
The Technologies Reinventing Physical Retail
In-store mobile apps and micro-fulfilment tech can address consumer pain points and enable companies to incorporate their physical retail networks into omnichannel shopping journeys.
The Technologies Reinventing Physical Retail
In-store mobile apps and micro-fulfilment tech can address consumer pain points and enable companies to incorporate their physical retail networks into omnichannel shopping journeys.
Partner Content
At Oud Fashion Talks, Returning Kuwait to the International Fashion Map
BoF’s Imran Amed, Elie Saab Jr, Al-Ostoura’s Najla Maatouk and former Harper’s Bazaar Arabia editor-in-chief Louise Nichol joined international and local fashion professionals for the inaugural event, exploring the industry’s future in Kuwait and the Middle East.
At Oud Fashion Talks, Returning Kuwait to the International Fashion Map
BoF’s Imran Amed, Elie Saab Jr, Al-Ostoura’s Najla Maatouk and former Harper’s Bazaar Arabia editor-in-chief Louise Nichol joined international and local fashion professionals for the inaugural event, exploring the industry’s future in Kuwait and the Middle East.
China
Rethinking China’s Beauty Market
As global brands face headwinds in China, L’Oréal and Shiseido are betting on new investment funds targeting C-beauty companies to sustain growth.
Rethinking China’s Beauty Market
As global brands face headwinds in China, L’Oréal and Shiseido are betting on new investment funds targeting C-beauty companies to sustain growth.
Global Markets
The Middle East Fashion Week Labyrinth
Designers in the region struggle to navigate a fragmented market of competing fashion week events with ambiguous agendas and mixed results.
The Middle East Fashion Week Labyrinth
Designers in the region struggle to navigate a fragmented market of competing fashion week events with ambiguous agendas and mixed results.
Marketing
How to Sell Clothes During a Supply Chain Crisis
As fashion continues to deal with late deliveries and inventory issues, brands must consider how to make products relevant once they arrive — without going straight to discounting.
How to Sell Clothes During a Supply Chain Crisis
As fashion continues to deal with late deliveries and inventory issues, brands must consider how to make products relevant once they arrive — without going straight to discounting.
Retail
Why Missguided Is a Cautionary Tale — and Not Just for Fast Fashion
Missguided, which went into administration and was bought in a fire sale this week, never quite established a unique style or signature product category that would differentiate it from bigger rivals like Boohoo, Asos or H&M.
Why Missguided Is a Cautionary Tale — and Not Just for Fast Fashion
Missguided, which went into administration and was bought in a fire sale this week, never quite established a unique style or signature product category that would differentiate it from bigger rivals like Boohoo, Asos or H&M.
Technology
How Fashion Can Use Digital IDs
Imaginary Ventures’ Natalie Massenet, and Natasha Franck, founder of digital ID-maker Eon discuss what giving every garment a digital identity could do for fashion.
How Fashion Can Use Digital IDs
Imaginary Ventures’ Natalie Massenet, and Natasha Franck, founder of digital ID-maker Eon discuss what giving every garment a digital identity could do for fashion.
Retail
Can Levi’s Be More Than a Denim Brand?
The American retailer wants to reach $10 billion in sales by 2027, with plans to open more stores, expand into new categories and potentially buy other fashion companies.
Can Levi’s Be More Than a Denim Brand?
The American retailer wants to reach $10 billion in sales by 2027, with plans to open more stores, expand into new categories and potentially buy other fashion companies.
Technology
The Opportunity in Hyper-Personalising Shopping
Big Data and AI can power one-to-one experiences that build long-term loyalty.
The Opportunity in Hyper-Personalising Shopping
Big Data and AI can power one-to-one experiences that build long-term loyalty.
The News in Brief
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.
Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East
Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.
Swatch CEO Warns Iran War Is Weighing on Watchmaker’s Sales
The company has more than 200 stores in the Middle East, said chief executive officer Nick Hayek.
Macy’s Issues ‘Prudent’ 2026 Guidance on Geopolitical Risks
The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.