Saks Finalises Acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group
The $2.7 billion merger counts Amazon, G-III Apparel Group and Authentic Brands Group as investors.
fashion-week / Celebrity & Influencers
Does Fashion Need a New LA Fashion Week?
One of the creative masterminds behind Fenty is part of a group of new owners aiming to reboot LA Fashion Week with new formats and ties to entertainment, beauty and wellness.
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For Makeup Artist Brands, Backstage Beauty Takes a Backseat
A spot backstage was once the most coveted position at New York Fashion Week for makeup artists-turned-brand founders, but creatives like Katie Jane Hughes, Donni Davy and Danessa Myricks are now focused on celebrities, consumers and social media.
For Makeup Artist Brands, Backstage Beauty Takes a Backseat
A spot backstage was once the most coveted position at New York Fashion Week for makeup artists-turned-brand founders, but creatives like Katie Jane Hughes, Donni Davy and Danessa Myricks are now focused on celebrities, consumers and social media.
Innocence and Excess: The Story of the Supermodels
A new docuseries on Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista promises a long-overdue deep dive into a fabulous chapter of fashion history that wasn’t always what it seemed.
The BoF Podcast | The Changing Dynamics of New York Fashion Week
Ahead of New York Fashion Week, The Washington Post’s Rachel Tashjian speaks with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about how the industry is changing post-pandemic.
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Celebrity Marketing in China: Why the Stakes Are Rising
Chinese celebrities made a comeback at the European shows this season, but the brands hosting them see the country’s A-listers as more high-risk, high-reward than ever amid fresh scandals and tightening government regulation.
Meet the Next Generation of Fashion Week Influencers
TikTok’s explosion over the pandemic has shifted how brands and platforms approach fashion week influencer partnerships, encouraging team-ups with creators who break the fashion influencer mould.
The Economic Fallout of Online Fashion Week
The global fashion capitals are missing out on more than $600 million as runway shows go digital, hotels sit empty and nightclubs, restaurants and stores remain shut for the second season in a row.
Here’s What It Takes to Get Buzz at Fashion Week
Designers must invest more in their own social media channels, rather than over-relying on influencers, according to a new report by Launchmetrics.
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At Fashion Week, Reinventing Backstage Beauty
The beauty industry’s role at fashion week is changing fast, from makeup artists and hair stylists focusing on their own brands to beauty giants unleashing influencer-driven activations that go beyond the runway.
Has Fashion Week’s Influencer Bubble Finally Burst?
Aspiring show attendees calling themselves 'influencers' flood the inboxes of PRs with requests for invites each season.
The News in Brief
Model Rights Bill Signed into Law in New York
The new law will give models working in the state greater protection from exploitation, harassment and AI.
L’Oréal Acquires South Korea’s Dr.G in Skincare Deal With Migros
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal said on Monday it had agreed to buy Gowoonsesang Cosmetics, which includes South Korean skincare brand Dr.G., from Swiss retailer Migros.
Boohoo Shareholders Vote to Block Mike Ashley From Joining Board
Investors representing 64% of Boohoo’s stock voted against appointing Ashley and Mike Lennon at a special meeting on Friday morning called by Ashley’s Frasers Group.
Walmart Says to Miss Climate Targets as Green Challenges Mount
Previous pledges to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 and 35% by 2025 are probably not achievable, and the company will consider reviewing its climate targets next year.
Lilly’s US Weight-Loss Drug Shortage Ends, Curtailing Copycats
Sales of cheaper compounded versions must stop within 90 days. Novo’s rival shots, Ozempic and Wegovy, remain in short supply.
Prada Group and EssilorLuxottica Renew Ten-Year Eyewear License
Building on an existing twenty-year partnership, Prada Group and the Franco-Italian eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica have renewed their licensing agreement for ten years.
Sofie Pavitt Face Gets Picked Up By Sephora
The “acne whisperer” for A-list Gen Z celebrities inks her biggest retail partnership yet.