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Tuesday, July 28

Financial

Dior Revival Breaks Losing Streak at LVMH Fashion Division

Organic sales of fashion and leather goods were up 1 percent in the second quarter, following seven consecutive quarters of declines.

Beauty Features

Unilever ‘Power Brands’ Dove, Vaseline Drive Strong Growth in First Half

Unilever's underlying sales were up nearly 5 percent in the first half to 25.6 billion euros, with overall growth accelerating in the second quarter, fueled by the beauty brands.

Beauty Features

The Beauty Brands That Won Social Media During the Second Quarter

Rhode's summer activations moved the Hailey Bieber-founded brand up a spot, while the number-one player held steady for a second consecutive quarter, per Traackr.

Retail

Forte_Forte Doubles Down in Paris With Marais Store Opening

CEO Paolo Chiesa mapped out the strategy for the Italian advanced contemporary label, which has accelerated its retail rollout ahead of its 25th anniversary next year.

Fashion Features

Ralph Lauren Launches Latest Artist in Residence Collaboration With Gee’s Bend Textile Artists

Ralph Lauren has partnered with Gee's Bend textile artists Claudia Pettway Charley and Loretta Pettway Bennett for Ralph Lauren x Gee's Bend.

Designer and Luxury

EXCLUSIVE: The V&A Marks Burberry’s 170-year Heritage With New Trenchcoat Display

"The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon" will bring archive pieces and runway looks to the V&A’s Prince Consort Gallery ahead of a new Burberry-backed Fashion Gallery in 2028.