Faith Kates, Former Head of Next Management, Linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s Recruitment of Models
A prominent executive within the fashion industry, Faith Kates, who held a leadership position at Next Management, has been identified by a Guardian investigation as having a long-standing acquaintance with…
Grace Ladoja Forges Ahead with Inaugural Nike Footwear Collaboration
Grace Ladoja, a prominent figure known for her influential behind-the-scenes contributions to Nike’s creative and strategic initiatives, is set to launch her first-ever footwear collaboration with the global sportswear giant…
The Unpacking of Luxury Handbags: Status, Substance, and the Million-Dollar Question of Value
The global fashion community has been abuzz following a recent, insightful discussion hosted by The Business of Fashion (BoF), featuring the renowned leather expert and BoF 500 member, Tanner Leatherstein.…
Prada’s Polarizing Jordan Wolfson Campaign: AI’s Unsettling Embrace in Fashion Advertising
The fashion world is abuzz with Prada’s latest advertising campaign, "I, I, I, I, AM… PRADA," a visually arresting and psychologically charged series of images conceived in collaboration with the…
The Cult British Magazine The Face Closes in Its Current Iteration After Seven Years
Seven years after its ambitious relaunch, the influential British magazine The Face has ceased publication in its current form, marking a significant moment for the cultural landscape it has long…
Italian Competition Authority Launches Investigations into Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics for Marketing Adult Products to Minors
The Italian competition authority, AGCM (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato), has initiated two formal investigations into LVMH-owned Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics. These probes are examining allegations of unfair…
H&M Group CEO Daniel Ervér Pledges Unwavering Commitment to Climate Action Amidst Shifting Retail Landscape
In a candid discussion with The Business of Fashion, H&M Group CEO Daniel Ervér has articulated a resolute strategy for the retail giant, emphasizing a continued and robust push for…
Kering Shifts Executive Incentives Towards Desirability, Signaling a Strategic Pivot in the Luxury Fashion Landscape
Kering, the global luxury group that owns iconic brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, is undergoing a significant recalibration of its executive compensation structure. Under the leadership…
The Estée Lauder Companies-Puig Merger Signals a New Era of Consolidation in the Luxury Beauty Landscape
The global beauty industry is abuzz with speculation following reports of a potential merger between two titans: The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig. While details remain under wraps, such a…
Asia Braces for Deepening Shortages as Iran Conflict Disrupts Oil Flows, Sending Everyday Goods Prices Sharply Higher Across Global Supply Chains
The escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the intensified tensions involving Iran, is casting a long shadow over global supply chains, with Asia emerging as a region particularly vulnerable…
















