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Returns, Refunds and the Fight for Loyalty
What happens “beyond buy” is no longer a consumer experience afterthought; it’s a strategic and financial imperative. Returns, refunds and delivery delays don’t just affect consumer sentiment — they...
L’Oréal Denies Claims Of Hong Kong Office Closure, Layoffs
After news began circulating earlier this week that L’Oréal is considering merging its Hong Kong office with its Mainland China operations, which would result in the layoff of over...
EXCLUSIVE: Fendi’s Latest High Jewelry Collection Taps Fountains – and the Future
PARIS — What’s a milestone celebration without an exuberant display evoking the idea of bursting with joy? Fendi continued its centenary by unveiling “Eaux d’Artifice,” a high jewelry collection...
Maison Margiela Artisanal Fall 2025 Couture: Dark, Daring and DIY
“To do a show after John [Galliano] is not easy, we are all working very hard,” Renzo Rosso said before Glenn Martens’ debut at Maison Margiela on Wednesday night....
In ‘Semele,’ Heartbreak Is Dressed Up in Lace and Diamonds
LONDON — No opera is short of heartbreak, but in “Semele,” sorrow is wrapped in beautiful fabrics. The Handel opera from 1744 has been reimagined by Oliver Mears, the...
Australian Luxury Design Brand Paloma Editions Enters U.S. Market
MILAN — Australian design firm Paloma Editions, which was founded in 2023 as an antidote to consumerist style, grew its sales to $10 million in just two years. The...
Skeletons, Tears and Lobsters: Schiaparelli Exhibition to Open in 2026
LONDON — The Victoria & Albert Museum’s next fashion exhibition will take a surreal turn. “Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art” will be staged at the Sainsbury Gallery from March 21...
EXCLUSIVE: Rabanne Is Leaning Further Into Music — and Issuing a Remix Challenge
Upon hearing the opening snippet of “Listen to the Music” by Judy Carter, an almost-forgotten disco track from 1983, French music producer Damien Quintard was hooked. “It feels so...
EXCLUSIVE: Parker Thatch Names Joyce Lee First Creative Director
Parker Thatch, the Northern California accessories brand, has named Joyce Lee its first creative director. Founded in 2002 by Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby and based in Orinda, about...