Bernard Arnault Briefly the World’s Richest

The luxury titan nudged out Jeff Bezos on Forbes’ Real-time Billionares List on Monday.

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Elite World Group is tapping modelling talent to build a media company

New CEO Julia Haart wants to transform Elite into a talent media network with in-house business development and digital content divisions.

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CEO TALKS: YNAP’s Federico Marchetti Shares Long-Term Vision

Further developing business in China and the Middle East, the Next Era project and building on the omnistock system are key to the online retailer.

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The Suarez Sisters Venture Into Fragrance With Scent Beauty

The eau de parfum is the first from Scent Beauty's influencer program.

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Can Luxury Brands Adapt To A Direct-To-Consumer World?

Just what is a luxurious item or service? For people in pove’

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Is Luxury Toothpaste the Holy Grail of Chinese Brands?

Just what is a luxurious item or service? For people in poverty, having enough food for the day or having an extra pair of clothes is a luxury.

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A Parisian Luxury Hotel Years in the Making Finally Opens Its Doors

The 30-room J.K. Place Paris is one of the most anticipated new hotels to open this year in Paris and represents the brand’s first venture outside Italy.

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What the rise of ‘ecolabelling’ means for retailers

Consumers are looking for ethical seals of approval on clothing, prompting retailers to promote sustainability right on the tags.

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In 2019, Fast Fashion Companies Grew Up

To compete, online fast fashion companies need efficient supply chains, data-driven inventory strategies and savvy influencer marketing strategies.

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Jacopo Venturini Said To Join Valentino

Multiple sources believe the former Gucci executive will succeed ceo Stefano Sassi.

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Chanel And Farfetch Unveil ‘Boutique Of Tomorrow’

After seven months of testing at Chanel’s largest store in Paris, the digital innovation project is ready to roll out to other boutiques.

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MCM Launches Gender-Neutral Underwear

MCM to launch underwear and launchwear.

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Diesel Taps Massimo Piombini As CEO

The former Balmain ceo will join the Italian company in February.

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Capri Holdings to Acquire Italian Shoe Manufacturer and Atelier Alberto Gozzi

The factory, owned and operated by the Gozzi family since its founding in 1974, has manufactured high-end shoes for many of the world’s top luxury brands over the years.

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Paris Court Orders Kering To Pay 40,000 Euros In Hedi Slimane Disputes

The pair split in 2016, but legal disputes continue to wind through the courts.

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Z Zegna Leaves Pitti Uomo After Six Seasons

The brand will showcase the fall 2020 lineup with one-on-one appointments at its Milanese showroom.

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Saint Laurent Adds Sant Ambroeus Food Truck To Rive Droite Store

Two pasta dishes as well as a Sant Ambroeus panettone will be served at the food truck located in front of the Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique.

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Dark Crystals: The Brutal Reality Behind A Booming Wellness Craze

Demand for ‘healing’ crystals is soaring – but many are mined in deadly conditions in one of the world’s poorest countries. And there is little evidence that this billion-dollar industry is cleaning up its act.

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How Work Became A Mess

Around the world, people are realizing their working lives have become an exhausting, unproductive grind. We wake up, write emails, sit in meetings, and switch between a dozen or more apps all day, but somehow it never feels like the work is getting done.

See the full report by Dropbox.

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How Big Tech Is Dragging Us Towards The Next Financial Crash

Like the big banks, big tech uses its lobbying muscle to avoid regulation, and thinks it should play by different rules. And like the banks, it could be about to wreak financial havoc on us all.

Listen to the podcast on The Guardian.

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