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Wednesday, June 18

Business Features

Big Spenders Are Losing Their Appetite for Luxury

According to a Bernstein report based on Agility's latest research, lingering economic uncertainty, Donald Trump's trade policy, and yoyo-ing financial markets are weighing on the minds, and wallets, …

Beauty Features

Ben Gorham Is Leaving Byredo

The Swedish brand’s founder and chief creative officer is leaving this month.

Human Resources

De Beers London Names Emmanuelle Nodale New CEO

The Kering veteran hailing from Pomellato will lead the brand's opening of its Paris flagship on Rue de la Paix later this year.

Jewelry

John Hardy Is Marking 50 Years: Refreshed, With Customers Rediscovering the Brand

It’s a pivotal time for the brand as it looks forward with a refreshed expression ushered in by creative chair Reed Krakoff.

People

Bessie Carter Takes the Lead in 'Outrageous,' Narrating the Scandalous Mitford Sisters' Story

In BritBox’s new series "Outrageous," the "Bridgerton" actress steps into the role of Nancy Mitford, the oldest of the infamous Mitford sisters, whose lives and opposing ideologies shaped the ar …

Fashion Scoops

Sacai x Seventeen Labubu Sold for $31,250 at Joopiter Auction 

The share price of the Labubu-maker Pop Mart has more than quadrupled in the past year, with a current market capitalization of $46.63 billion, more than double that of Kering's.

Media

Former Fashion Editor Patricia Peterson Dies at 99

At The New York Times and Henri Bendel, Peterson challenged fashion norms and societal issues — sometimes with the help of her photographer husband Gus.