As Hearts on Fire celebrates its 30th anniversary, global president Rita Maltez unpacks the brand’s multi-year transformation from a diamond wholesaler into a fine jewellery specialist with a clear strategy to tap into the Asian market.

From Dries Van Noten to Soshiotsuki, the Paris men’s shows proposed a variety of visions for what a man should look like today, while Celine offered up multiplicity of characters itself, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In a joint venture with French hotelier Accor, LVMH launched its first yacht luxury experience under its luxury travel brand Orient Express.

The four-day shopping event drove $26.4 billion in total spending, according to data firm Adobe Analytics.

The sporting goods giant faces a ‘show me’ moment as investors seek signs of stabilisation with sales down in seven of the past eight quarters.

The new corporate identity is meant to signal a new chapter for the retailer and hold the retailer accountable to a higher standard of partnership to brands, consumers and its employees, said CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck.

One month after filing for an IPO, Tom Hale joined Imran Amed at The Business of Beauty Global Forum to lay out the company’s central thesis: that Oura is building the world’s first large physiological model, ‘continuously monitoring your body, learning from your physiology and helping you make better decisions.’

Designer Eli Russell Linnetz’s Venice Beach-based label has split with Dover Street Market’s brand development arm, taking full control of product development, manufacturing and distribution as it pushes into womenswear.

The hottest chatter in Paris and Milan this week has been, well, the heat itself.

The collective effervescence of the Paris heatwave on the heels of Knicks fever in New York suggests culture is shifting. Can fashion keep up? Plus, Dior, Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton show menswear in Paris.

Imarey from the installation rekindled debate over how fashion brands use the city and its landmarks ​for commercial purposes.

Germany’s financial regulator is investigating Zalando after it failed to note in its annual report that Danish billionaire and biggest shareholder Anders Holch Povlsen also held a stake in a company it bought last year.

Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages in a lawsuit against Samsung in which it claims the South Korean electronics giant allowed digital clones of Swatch watches on Samsung smartwatches, the Financial Times reported on Friday citing court documents.

Lululemon shareholders elected three management-backed directors, including former Levi Strauss chief Chip Bergh, cementing the settlement of a bruising proxy battle with its founder and paving the way for the incoming CEO to focus on reviving the athleisure brand.

Nike and Adidas have been jostling for position with their World Cup activations for months now. This weekend, that battle will spill into the streets of New York City.

Wavy, Secret Alchemist, Sarelly, Dr. Diamond’s Metacine, Borntostandout and Suri are the winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026, honoured on Thursday at the Global Forum in Napa Valley, California.

The beauty retailer’s chief executive spoke at day two of The Business of Beauty Global Forum about the strategies that have led to $5 billion in growth over the past three years.

Guillaume Motte, Jane Hertzmark Hudis and Cassandra Grey were among the speakers unpacking the most pressing topics for the industry in the second session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.

The model and muse explained her supermodel origin story and her plans for her next act onstage at The Business of Beauty Global Forum.

People and recruitment leaders from Chanel, Saint Laurent, Anine Bing, Puig and L’Oréal, among others, gathered at Soho House Paris for a panel unpacking why hiring global talent has become a commercial imperative.

H&M reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings, posing a fresh challenge to the Swedish fast-fashion retailer’s turnaround efforts amid intense competition and cautious consumer spending.

Personal luxury goods sales are now expected to rise 2 to 4 percent this year, as geopolitical tensions and higher interest rates weigh on the sector.

Paloma Elsesser, Byunghoon Kim and Emma Dabiri discussed the global cultural shifts transforming today’s beauty standards on the first day of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.

Talon.One’s ‘Creative Currencies in Promotions’ explores how brands are moving beyond traditional discounting and using promotions to create stronger customer engagement, emotional connection and long-term loyalty. Here, BoF shares key extracts from the report, alongside analysis of the shifts reshaping promotional strategy.

Featherlight suits at Jonathan Anderson’s Dior and parachute tops at Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent provided a welcome weightlessness as the Paris menswear shows kicked off amid scorching heat. Angelo Flaccavento also reports on Ami, Auralee, Lemaire and Louis Vuitton.

David Denton will take over on Aug. 17, succeeding Matthew Friend.

As growth slows across activewear, brands like Set Active, 437 and Oner Active are gaining momentum with a new generation of consumers. The Debrief examines what's driving their rise and what it means for category leaders Nike and Lululemon.

The executive stepped down after three years running the Italian fashion house. Prada is accelerating leadership changes as it reshapes the recently acquired luxury house.

Major retailers’ ads promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.

Kinfolk, the quintessential Millennial lifestyle quarterly, is betting it can translate its aspirational aesthetics into a multicategory consumer brand — starting with a fragrance line and a new Manhattan pop-up.

The designer’s departure comes amid management change at the brand and owner Puig.

The sale of Bella+Canvas, which has not closed yet, would give founders Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge more flexibility and options for the Lululemon challenger.

A study released by the EU Commission found 37 percent of clothing materials tested in a campaign were not correctly identified on their tags.

The running category will be more present than ever before at Paris Fashion Week, as brands like Hoka, Satisfy and more descend upon one of fashion’s biggest moments of the

Generating demand for Meta’s new line of own-branded smart glasses may prove an uphill battle for the US tech giant. Plus, what social media bans mean for fashion and the generative search advertising boom.

The mining-to-textiles giant’s fashion arm has grown into one of India’s largest players, spanning dozens of homegrown brands and retail partnerships with global names like Reebok, Ralph Lauren and Galeries Lafayette.

Simply repeating last year’s comment — that Prime Day was the biggest ever, generating record sales — won’t cut it, argues Andrea Felsted.

As a K-shaped economy forces shoppers to make difficult decisions, mass and masstige brands are chasing growth with tactical deflation.

A sense of focus ran through the Milan men’s shows this season. Exhibit A: the radical reductionism at closely watched Prada.

Mara Roszak spent her career styling the hair of starlets like Emma Stone and Zoe Saldaña. Now, through her hair line Rōz, she hopes to move into salons and Sephora stores across the US.

The Los Angeles-based label is on track to hit a major revenue milestone and open a 6,000-square-foot Paris flagship this year, after successfully steering clear of a public scandal involving one of its founders.

Six years after going viral during the pandemic, the New York-based brand is generating profitable double-digit sales growth, rolling out a series of collaborations — the latest with Williams-Sonoma — and expanding its retail footprint.

The Swedish fast-fashion giant may once again manage to lift earnings through improved efficiency and cost cuts, but its strategy to deliver sustainable sales growth will be the key focus for second quarter results.

Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina aim to turn the Aeffe-owned label into ‘a cultural loudspeaker’ as they prepare to replace Adrian Appiolaza, who stepped down Friday.

DressX’s latest intelligence report suggests shoppers who engage with AI virtual try-on are 50 percent more likely to purchase overall, while conversion rates among luxury consumers jump up to 10 times higher. BoF unpacks and analyses the key insights from the report.

The big box retailer’s reunion with the designer who defined the ‘Tar-zhay’ era will need to deliver more than nostalgia to reignite demand for its apparel offering.

Mytheresa, Gucci and Jacquemus have converged on Monaco for summer takeovers while Burberry sets up shop in Athens. As big luxury’s beach club era stretches into a ninth summer, how are brands tweaking their approach to hooking wealthy clients? Plus, a Q&A with MyTheresa’s new CEO hired from Christie’s, Francis Belin.

The creative director’s departure after two years was a mutual decision, Moschino said on Friday.

Ismail Hussein Sidi Ahmed (aka Miles), 1947 – 2026

With the US, EU and Canada introducing measures on forced labour in supply chains, traceability is no longer just a sustainability initiative but a necessity for market access.