MAC Cosmetics debuts on ASOS US
The Estee Lauder Companies-owned MAC Cosmetics is to be sold via ASOS’ US site, according to a report published by WWD.
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Good resilience? LVMH revenue plunges 27 percent in first half
LVMH has published its results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2020. The luxury goods behemoth saw revenue plummet 38 percent over the second quarter compared to the same period in 2019, contributing to a 27 percent drop in revenue year-on-year over the first six months of the year. Profit also took a nose dive falling 68 percent yoy to €1,671 million.
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Independent thought? Can mainstream media survive 2020?
It’s been a year of enormous upheaval for every industry but for mainstream media, the dual storm of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement is threatening the very existence of the world’s most famed titles. First came the announcement of a series of...
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Chanel cements foothold in male beauty market with expansion of Boy de Chanel make-up line
Chanel has announced the expansion of its Boy de Chanel make-up line, which first launched in 2018.
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Has Next pipped M&S to Victoria’s Secret prize?
Sky News is reporting that Next has prevailed in the battle to become the UK franchise partner for ailing US lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret.
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Dario Calmese makes history as first Black photographer to scoop a Vanity Fair cover
Photographer Dario Calmese has made publishing history as the first Black photographer to shoot the cover of Vanity Fair magazine in its 37-year run, according to a report published by CNN.
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Damian Hurley and Irina Shayk star in new Pat McGrath Labs mascara campaign
Damian Hurley and Irina Shayk have featured in a new campaign for Pat McGrath Labs’ new Dark Star Mascara.
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Dior opens new store in Jerusalem; places confidence in Israeli market
Dior has opened a new store in Jerusalem’s Mamilla Mall, which is reported to be its largest boutique in Europe and the Middle East, according to a report by Israel Hayom.
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Gucci Beauty’s newest face Ellie Goldstein highlights need for better representation of disabilities in the media
Gucci Beauty has announced model Ellie Goldstein as its newest face, with the star, who has down’s syndrome, stating that it’s time for more models with disabilities to be recognised.
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Conde Nast cancels Luxury Conference as Suzy Menkes steps down as Editor, Vogue International
Conde Nast has announced that Suzy Menkes will step down from her role as Editor, Vogue International, effective October, according to a report published by Fashion United.
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Lululemon acquires fitness tech start-up Mirror
Sportswear brand Lululemon has acquired fitness tech start-up Mirror in a deal worth $500 million, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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British retailer Marks and Spencer is said to be eyeing the acquisition of troubled brand Victoria’s Secret, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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We want to bring the human touch to e-commerce: Kanye West unveils new Yeezy site
Kanye West is set to unveil a new website for his Yeezy Supply clothing brand, which Fast Company describes as ‘a shopping experience unlike anything you’ve seen on the internet’.
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South Korea’s competition authority green lights LVMH-Tiffany deal
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has given the go-ahead for the proposed acquisition of US jewellery brand Tiffany by luxury conglomerate LVMH, according to a report published by The Investor.
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Urban Decay announces Normani, G.E.M and Camilla Mendes as new Global Citizens ‘collective’
Urban Decay has announced the appointment of Normani, G.E.M and singer Camilla Cabello as its new Global Citizens collection, alongside the launch of a new NAKED palette.
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Christian Dior to stage Cruise 2021 Show live with no audience
Christian Dior has announced it will be going full steam ahead with its Cruise 2021 Show, set to take place at the Piazza del Duomo in Lecce, Italy, on July 22nd. However, while there will be no audience, the show will be live streamed online.
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Anna Wintour apologises for lack of black representation in Vogue
Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of U.S. fashion magazine Vogue, has apologised to staff in an internal memo for the magazine publishing ‘hurtful and intolerant’ material, as well as not doing enough to promote black staff and designers, according to a report by the New York Post.
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Victoria Beckham settles trademark battle with Sydney-based Skinlab
Victoria Beckham has settled a trademark battle with Sydney-based skincare brand Skinlab over the use of the ‘VB’ initials on products.
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Social media #VogueChallenge goes viral – promotes diversity in fashion
A new trend has gathered momentum online with consumers flocking to social media to re-create Vogue covers in the #VogueChallenge, in a bid to promote diversity in the fashion industry, according to a report by CNN.
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Interparfums signs licensing agreement for first Moncler fragrance
Perfume creator Interparfums has signed an exclusive and worldwide license agreement with Moncler.
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L Brands raises US$1.25 billion in bond sale
L Brands is set to raise US$1.25 billion in a bond sale that will provide a much-needed cash injection after Sycamore Partners pulled out of a deal to purchase its Victoria’s Secret brand.
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Rihanna’s Fenty empire stops trading to support Blackout Tuesday
Rihanna’s Fenty empire ceased trading of all its beauty and fashion brands during Blackout Tuesday in a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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L’Oréal unveils YSL Beauty flagship store in Shanghai
L’Oréal has launched the new YSL Beauty Worldwide Flagship Store in Shanghai as it looks to capitalize on the flourishing domestic fragrance market.
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LVMH Tiffany deal in doubt as U.S. market deteriorates
LVMH’s purchase of Tiffany & Co is said to be in doubt, with LVMH board members thought to have recently held a meeting regarding the matter, according to a report by WWD.com.
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CODE8 announces Alexa Chung as first brand ambassador
London-based luxury make-up brand CODE8 has announced British model Alexa Chung as its first Brand Ambassador.
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