Skims Taps Michael Kors Veteran to Lead EMEA Expansion
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand has hired Robin Gendron as its first president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as it prepares to open standalone stores in London and Dubai.
Executive Briefings
Executive Briefings
The Executive Briefing: Iran, C-Suite Shakeups and the AI Ad Revolution
Last month, the fashion industry was jolted by rising geopolitical tensions, unexpected boardroom moves, and more. Read on for your concise breakdown of June’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Iran, C-Suite Shakeups and the AI Ad Revolution
Last month, the fashion industry was jolted by rising geopolitical tensions, unexpected boardroom moves, and more. Read on for your concise breakdown of June’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Executive Briefings
The Executive Briefing: Gen-Z Blues, Quiet Sustainability and One Big Sneaker Deal
This month, amid a lull in Trump’s trade war, two giant sneaker retailers merged, beauty’s Gen-Z strategy showed its age and fashion updated its sustainability pitch. Read on for your concise breakdown of May’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Gen-Z Blues, Quiet Sustainability and One Big Sneaker Deal
This month, amid a lull in Trump’s trade war, two giant sneaker retailers merged, beauty’s Gen-Z strategy showed its age and fashion updated its sustainability pitch. Read on for your concise breakdown of May’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Executive Briefings
The Executive Briefing: Blowing Up the Online Ad Market
This month, US antitrust actions against Google and Meta threatened to upend fashion marketing, even as ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs jolted the industry’s supply chains. Read on for your concise breakdown of April’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Blowing Up the Online Ad Market
This month, US antitrust actions against Google and Meta threatened to upend fashion marketing, even as ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs jolted the industry’s supply chains. Read on for your concise breakdown of April’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Executive Briefings
The Executive Briefing: Reading the Tariff Tea Leaves
This month, ominous trade signals and dismal luxury sales made for a bleak present, while designer appointments and AI innovations pointed towards the future. Read on for your concise breakdown of March’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Reading the Tariff Tea Leaves
This month, ominous trade signals and dismal luxury sales made for a bleak present, while designer appointments and AI innovations pointed towards the future. Read on for your concise breakdown of March’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The News in Brief
Robin Givhan Exits The Washington Post
The Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion and culture critic announced on Instagram that she took a buyout from the newspaper she’s worked at for 30 years.
Phlur to Launch in Australia and the Middle East
The fragrance brand, recently acquired by TSG Consumer Partners, will roll out its range of perfumes, mists and body care in Australia’s Mecca from Aug. 26 and in Sephora Middle East from Sept. 15.
Fast-Fashion Retailer Shein’s UK Sales Surged to $2.8 Billion in 2024
The global retailer’s UK business reported a pretax profit of £38.25 million ($51.8 million) in 2024, up 56.6 percent from 2023.
Used Rolexes, Pateks Are Bright Spot in Struggling Watch World
The Bloomberg Subdial Watch Index, which tracks the 50 most-traded timepieces by transaction value, gained 5.3 percent in the first half of 2025 — and extended that recovery in the third quarter.
Procter & Gamble Announces New Beauty CEO
Freddy Bharucha will accede to the role on Dec. 1, replacing P&G veteran R. Alex Keith, who will retire in February 2026.
Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini Steps Down
After five years at the helm, Venturini is leaving for personal reasons as the Italian luxury house navigates a creative reset and ownership transition.
Tapestry Plummets With Tariff Costs Weighing on Profit Outlook
Offloading Stuart Weitzman will enable Tapestry executives to spend more time and resources on increasing sales at Coach and turning around Kate Spade.