Hudson’s Bay Retail Chain to Terminate More Than 8,300 Workers by Sunday
Canada’s oldest retail chain will lay off 89 percent of its workforce by Sunday, when it will conclude its liquidation sale and shutter all stores.
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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
Crypto-Luxury Brand 9dcc Is Shutting Down
The brand cited headwinds in web3 and softness in the luxury market for its decision in an announcement Tuesday.
Temu-Owner PDD Holdings Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates
Despite price slashing from retailers and government stimulus measures to boost consumer spending, the e-commerce company's year-on-year net income fell 47 percent.
Swiss Watch Exports Jump in April Ahead of Threatened US Tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the US saw a significant increase in April, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of anticipated tariff hikes.
Italy’s Fashion Brands Sign Accord to Fight Worker Exploitation
Italian legal and political authorities, trade unions and fashion industry parties signed a non-binding action plan focussed on the creation of a database of brands’ suppliers and their workforces, after prosecutors uncovered widespread abuse.
EU Warns Shein of Fines in Consumer Protection Probe
The EU has ordered Shein to address consumer law breaches within one month or face potential fines.
Trump Extends Deadline for 50% Tariffs on EU Goods to July 9
The US president told reporters the decision to push the deadline came after he had a ‘very nice’ phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
E.l.f. Beauty Announces $1 Price Hike, Citing Inflation and Tariffs
The mass brand will raise prices in August.