It’s not common for people to spend $43 on hand soap, but somehow, Aesop has convinced customers to do so. Aesop first launched hand wash in 2006 with the Resurrection Aromatique, followed by Reverence Aromatique in 2012. Since then, it has steadily accrued cult status through its evergreen products, curated hospitality distribution, placement in-store as a high-touch moment for customers and notable packaging. L’Oréal Group acquired the Australian-based brand for $2.5 billion in 2023. Aesop has 75 U.S. stores, plus retail partners like Dermstore, Revolve and Saks Fifth Avenue, plus more than ..read more

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. On this week’s episode, we discuss the ongoing collapse of luxury e-commerce companies like Matches Fashion, the slowdown in luxury spending in China, and the progress of the TikTok ban and its potential impacts on fashion. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Stitcher • Google Play • Spotify Continue reading this article on glossy.co. Sign up for Glossy newsletters to get the latest on the business of beauty, fashion and pop c ..read more

This article is part of Glossy’s “Earth Month” series, highlighting the fashion and beauty brands leading in sustainability and regulatory compliance. The series explores the challenges related to sustainability, including marketing initiatives, preparing for legislation and reporting on commitments. In response to growing environmental concerns, regulators are increasingly asking the fashion industry to calculate and lower its carbon footprint. The “footprint” reveals the greenhouse gas emissions from a brand’s activities.  “Many brands now agree that carbon emissions are the main thing ..read more

The men’s beauty market has been under stress: Men’s skin-care brand Disco shuttered in November 2023, men’s nail polish brand Faculty shuttered at the end of December, and, also as of last year, the one-time men’s skin-care brand Geologie is now marketing itself as gender neutral. Nevertheless, Evangelo Bousis, the husband and business partner of designer Peter Dundas, believes he can do things differently in the men’s sector. In February, Dundas and Bousis founded Dundas Beauty catered to the “Revolve girl.” On Thursday, Bousis introduced Enhanse, a men’s skin-care brand with a makeup bend t ..read more

Many luxury companies have seen far better days, thanks to consumers pulling back on spending. Rather than lose out to brands and retailers offering more affordability, two resale companies are newly investing in initiatives aimed at appealing to budget-conscious shoppers. This week, a look at Rebag’s new paid membership program, Rebag+, and Vestiaire Collective’s new cost-per-wear-focused marketing campaign. Rebag’s new membership program facilitates budgeting for Birkins  With its new membership program, allowing shoppers to pay off purchases in payments, luxury resale company Rebag is ..read more

For Martina Gurgel, a Miami-based jewelry designer, shopping for her upcoming July wedding in Paris has become a part-time job. It’s not the wedding dress that has become the attention-absorbing factor, but, rather, the outfits for the wedding’s ancillary events including a welcome lunch on a boat, the rehearsal dinner and other pre-wedding events. Among them: the engagement party, the engagement photo shoot, the bachelorette party and the bridal shower. In all, Gurgel has worn or plans to wear upward of 25 wedding-related outfits ranging from formal feminine attire to shiny and sexy designs ..read more

This article is part of Glossy’s “Earth Month” series, highlighting the fashion and beauty brands leading in sustainability and regulatory compliance. The series explores the challenges related to sustainability, including marketing initiatives, preparing for legislation and reporting on commitments. When it comes to environmental regulatory compliance, beauty and wellness brand leaders have a lot to think about.  Historically, sustainability has been a slow-moving target for these industries and has long been minimally regulated stateside. But thanks to an onslaught of new global regulat ..read more

In this edition of the Glossy+ Research Briefing, we examine how sponsored content on smaller influencer Instagram accounts receives more follower interaction, while on YouTube the opposite is true, as reported in Glossy’s newly released 2024 Influencer Index. Interested in sharing your perspectives on the future of fashion, luxury and beauty? This is a member-exclusive article from Glossy. and subscribe to continue reading content like this ..read more

The fashion resale market in Japan is experiencing robust growth, driven by evolving consumer attitudes toward sustainability and the increasing appeal of unique, vintage and luxury items.  Cultural acceptance of secondhand goods is rising in the market, particularly among younger consumers who see pre-owned items as a way to express themselves while being eco-conscious. Secondly, the affordability of resale items has become attractive amid rising costs of living, especially for high-quality or luxury brands. Compared to other markets, luxury resale in Japan is better known for high-quali ..read more

This week, a look at the FTC’s attempt to block Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri Holdings. Scroll down to use Glossy+ Comments, giving the Glossy+ community the opportunity to join discussions around industry topics. Tapestry’s nearly $9 billion deal to acquire Capri Holdings — the only other major American luxury conglomerate approaching its scale — is facing an uphill battle. This is a member-exclusive article from Glossy. and subscribe to continue reading content like this ..read more