Norma Kamali on Rebelliousness, Creativity and How She Made a Lasting Business

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What's Really Happening in Luxury Right Now

For the global luxury industry, the last two years have been defined by a prolonged period of meagre growth, macro-uncertainty, and a slow recovery in the critical Chinese market. But as we move further into 2026, the strategic imperative has shifted. It is no longer enough to si ...  Show more

Why Are So Many Brands Faking Scandals?

The beauty industry is currently contending with marketing saturation, compounded by an overcrowded content ecosystem in which traditional metrics like follower counts and comments are often distorted by bots. To combat this, brands are turning to "rage bait"— content designed to ...  Show more

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