Jonathan Anderson on Refashioning the House of Dior | The BoF Podcast
Imran Amed sat down with Anderson to explore the thinking behind his Dior couture debut and wider remaking of the storied French label.
TODAY'S MUST READA schedule that, on paper, looks like it would try the patience of a saint produced a couture show that was anything but in a beautiful synthesis of two very distinct design sensibilities, reports Tim Blanks.
TODAY'S MUST READA schedule that, on paper, looks like it would try the patience of a saint produced a couture show that was anything but in a beautiful synthesis of two very distinct design sensibilities, reports Tim Blanks.
Imran Amed sat down with Anderson to explore the thinking behind his Dior couture debut and wider remaking of the storied French label.
BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty and wellness industry at The Business of Beauty Global Forum in June. Apply now for your chance to pitch your brand to industry leaders from Sephora, Rare Beauty, Amouage and more. The early bird application deadline is February 27, 2026.
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This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s plummeting footwear exports, Indonesian textiles and Chile’s department store giant.

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s plummeting footwear exports, Indonesian textiles and Chile’s department store giant.

After months of speculation, Anta has finally acquired the Pinault family’s 29 percent stake in Puma. Suddenly, the brand’s future doesn’t seem so bleak.

After months of speculation, Anta has finally acquired the Pinault family’s 29 percent stake in Puma. Suddenly, the brand’s future doesn’t seem so bleak.

Luxury-goods makers are facing investor anxiety and a projected rough earnings season despite earlier hopes for a 2026 recovery.

Luxury-goods makers are facing investor anxiety and a projected rough earnings season despite earlier hopes for a 2026 recovery.

An industry that manufactures images at industrial scale and speed is forgetting how to create aspiration, writes Robert Triefus.

An industry that manufactures images at industrial scale and speed is forgetting how to create aspiration, writes Robert Triefus.
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Once valued at $1 billion, the makeup brand has struggled to balance its creative point of view with commercial viability.

Once valued at $1 billion, the makeup brand has struggled to balance its creative point of view with commercial viability.

BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty and wellness industry at The Business of Beauty Global Forum in June. Apply now for your chance to pitch your brand to industry leaders from Sephora, Rare Beauty, Amouage and more. The early bird application deadline is February 27, 2026.

BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty and wellness industry at The Business of Beauty Global Forum in June. Apply now for your chance to pitch your brand to industry leaders from Sephora, Rare Beauty, Amouage and more. The early bird application deadline is February 27, 2026.

The 15-year-old New York-based womenswear brand is introducing White Label — an accessible offer of button downs, pants and dresses ranging from $350 to $650, aimed at serving priced-out shoppers and future-proofing the business in a challenged retail environment.

The 15-year-old New York-based womenswear brand is introducing White Label — an accessible offer of button downs, pants and dresses ranging from $350 to $650, aimed at serving priced-out shoppers and future-proofing the business in a challenged retail environment.

A schedule that, on paper, looks like it would try the patience of a saint produced a couture show that was anything but in a beautiful synthesis of two very distinct design sensibilities, reports Tim Blanks.

A schedule that, on paper, looks like it would try the patience of a saint produced a couture show that was anything but in a beautiful synthesis of two very distinct design sensibilities, reports Tim Blanks.
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Imran Amed sat down with Anderson to explore the thinking behind his Dior couture debut and wider remaking of the storied French label.

Imran Amed sat down with Anderson to explore the thinking behind his Dior couture debut and wider remaking of the storied French label.

The Yeezy founder and rapper also apologised to the Black community after suggesting in 2018 that slavery was ‘a choice.’

The Yeezy founder and rapper also apologised to the Black community after suggesting in 2018 that slavery was ‘a choice.’

While social media is nostalgic for the year that birthed the cut crease and contouring, many of the brands that benefitted at the time are now behind the curve.

While social media is nostalgic for the year that birthed the cut crease and contouring, many of the brands that benefitted at the time are now behind the curve.

After a prolonged slump, the secondary market for luxury watches is recovering, though it remains sensitive to economic instability, writes Andrea Felsted.

After a prolonged slump, the secondary market for luxury watches is recovering, though it remains sensitive to economic instability, writes Andrea Felsted.
The deal is expected to ease market access for key European products, including cars and wine, in return for easier Indian exports of textiles, gems and pharmaceuticals.
The Pinault family agreed to sell its 29 percent stake in Puma to China’s Anta, paring back its holdings beyond luxury as it focuses on a turnaround at Gucci.
Matt Taylor, founder of the collegiate-inspired running brand will be succeeded by Jared Carver, Converse’s former CEO and president.
The cuts will primarily impact distribution centre roles in Tennessee and Mississippi, where the sneaker giant operates large warehouses, Reuters reported.
Loftis joins the UK skincare brand from Galderma, where she served as global brand president for the company’s dermatological portfolio.
In-depth analysis, news and advice for beauty and wellness professionals around the world.

This week, the beauty retail wars head for Korea and I dive into the reason for so many recent foundation reformulations.

BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty and wellness industry at The Business of Beauty Global Forum in June. Apply now for your chance to pitch your brand to industry leaders from Sephora, Rare Beauty, Amouage and more. The early bird application deadline is February 27, 2026.
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