How masks went from ‘muzzle’ to fashion’s object of desire
In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus has upended the Western wardrobe and challenged its deepest codes about freedom, comfort and self-expression.From being a curious oddity seen…
H&M-backed joint venture secures new partner, has big plans for new fibre
Founded in 2014, the sustainability initiative takes renewable forest raw material and regenerates the cellulose into a textile fibre. The technology uses less energy and chemicals than…
Coty completes $200 million KKW Beauty deal
The deal was first announced in June of 2020. In a press release, Coty said that the company and Kardashian West will focus on entering new beauty…
As virus-wary shoppers opt for online purchases, retailers pay the price
Retailers often use the more lucrative in-store sales to subsidize hefty e-commerce costs, ranging from marketing to fulfillment and shipping. Companies don’t usually break out those expenses,…
Indian textile firms fail to investigate abuse complaints, say activists
Big textile companies are legally required to form committees to look into sexual harassment complaints but the vast majority haven’t done so, according to campaigners.In response to…
Health report urges ban of term ‘anti-aging’ from the beauty industry
Dubbed “That Age Old Question,” the report, which was carried out by Great Britain’s Royal Society for Public Health in partnership with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, states…
Mango’s Toni Ruiz on the brand’s ambitious growth strategy
The past few years have been rather difficult for Mango. An aggressive restructuring plan sent the business into the red in 2016. And while losses have improved,…
Canada Goose acquires European manufacturer Paola Confectii
Paola Confectii has been a manufacturing partner for Canada Goose since the launch of its operations in 2017, producing a range of best-selling styles, including the HyBridge…
Millennials shoot Gucci to the top of the resale charts; streetwear and logomania remain strong
The platform’s Luxury Resale Report 2019 revealed that the most searched brand over the course of the year was Gucci, followed by Louis Vuitton and Chanel in…
LVMH says will counter-sue Tiffany, accuses it of ‘dishonesty’
“LVMH was surprised by the lawsuit filed by Tiffany,” the French owner of brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Moet & Chandon said in a statement.”LVMH…