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The tie-up between the French couture giant and the Hindi film star comes as luxury executives eye India’s high growth potential.

Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are expected to flood social media with ads targeting undecided voters, prompting brands to double down on alternative marketing channels in the lead up to holiday season.

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Temu’s Indonesia ban, Korean factories in Latin America and fashion weeks in Shanghai, São Paulo and Mexico City.

‘Quick commerce’ apps that deliver products in just 10-20 minutes are already popular in Indian cities with experts predicting double-digit sales growth for the channel in the years ahead.

The influencer-favourite brand seemed on rocket-like trajectory in the 2010s, culminating in a reported $3 billion valuation in 2018. But since then, trends have shifted, sales have slid, debt has mounted and its main investor, the private equity firm TPG Capital, is ready to move on.

The former Vogue editor and Amazon Fashion head, who has spent the past year at the helm of the WME-owned Art+Commerce, speaks to BoF about what drew her to the agency, the parallels between her previous roles and the state of the industry.

Apple chief Tim Cook, the longest-tenured member of Nike’s board of directors, is helping guide co-founder Phil Knight and executive chairman Mark Parker through one of the sportswear giant’s toughest years ever.

19-year-old Bach Buquen’s ‘hetero dude’ image could push more of his male Gen-Z peers to buy into cosmetics, creating growth opportunities for brands with genderless lines.

To survive and even thrive, the ailing retail format doesn’t have to reinvent itself, according to Olivier Bron. Bringing his international experience to parent company Macy’s Inc., the new chief executive wants to give customers a more exciting experience and be a better partner to brand vendors.

After a Taylor Swift-related surge in viewership and buzz last season, the NFL is partnering with New York-based Veronica Beard to capitalise on the fashion opportunity.

Following LVMH’s sales miss, Kering, Hermès and Zegna will offer further insights on how plummeting demand from China is playing out across the sector.

A shrinking market will require a renewed focus on creativity, greater innovation and a mindset shift among luxury leaders, writes Imran Amed.