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Spanish fast fashion brand ZARA’s latest campaign images released last week have been strongly bashed by consumers for being reminiscent of the victims of the ongoing Gaza conflict.
On December 8, jewelry brand Swarovski opened its largest flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Korea is one of the most advanced countries in the world in the beauty industry, but the popularity of Korean beauty is not limited to Asian countries; it is also creating a huge boom in the North American market.
On December 8, Chanel held its Métiers d’Art 2024 show in Manchester, England.
On November 5, Amazon.com Inc. made an important move by cutting fees for merchants selling clothing priced below $20, signaling its readiness to compete on price with Chinese fast-fashion Shein.
Designer Jerry Lorenzo’s own streetwear brand, Fear of God, has a cult following and the craze continues unabated.
The beauty and wellness brand Cosmoss, launched by supermodel Kate Moss, is officially shutting down less than three years after its debut.
Japanese beauty company Kao Corporation has completed a large-scale renovation of its Green Street manufacturing facility in Hertfordshire, UK, home to the iconic British luxury brand Molton Brown.
On June 30, L’Oréal, the world’s largest beauty company, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Color Wow, a professional haircare brand experiencing rapid growth.
On June 27, ultra-fast fashion giant SHEIN is reportedly preparing to submit a draft prospectus confidentially to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for an upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to sources cited by Reuters.
From June 11 to 13, 2025, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2025 and Yarn Expo Shenzhen were successfully held in Shenzhen, one of China’s leading apparel manufacturing cities.
On June 23, global personal care leader Unilever announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dr. Squatch, a U.S.-based men’s personal care brand known for its natural and high-quality products.
On July 4, American denim brand GUESS JEANS opened its first-ever flagship store in mainland Asia, located in the Jingumae neighborhood of Tokyo.
On June 27, historic French luxury trunk maker Moynat, founded in 1849, opened a new boutique named “34 M” at 34 Avenue Montaigne in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.
On June 28, Louis Vuitton officially unveiled a new retail space, “The Louis,” in Shanghai’s Nanjing West Road business district.
Oliver Smith Jeweler has announced the opening of a new OMEGA brand boutique in Aspen, Colorado, in partnership with the Swiss luxury watchmaker.
On June 14, Italian fashion powerhouse Emporio Armani unveiled a new flagship store on Tokyo’s prestigious Miyuki Street in Ginza.
Acne Studios, the Swedish brand known for its fluid aesthetic bridging art and fashion, is opening its first permanent gallery space in Paris: Acne Paper Palais Royal.
In April 2024, French luxury group Kering announced a new “Water-Positive Strategy” as a key step in its commitment to water conservation.
