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Monday, October 20

Beauty Features

Why L'Oréal's Deal With Kering Beauty Is a Category Game-changer 

“It has implications for everyone,” one industry expert said.

Designer and Luxury

Riyadh Fashion Week Takes It Up a Notch

Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, unpacked the ambitions underlying the vastly expanded third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week.

Retail

Galeries Lafayette Bows in Mumbai, a Major Step for Retail in India

The Aditya Birla Group brings the 130-year-old French luxury department store to India, opening its first store at a unique heritage building in Mumbai.

Fashion Features

Gucci Tops New Index Assessing Cultural Resonance, Market Performance

The first Cultural Currency Index aimed at quantifying how cultural engagement translates into measurable market momentum was presented in Milan.

Fashion Scoops

Mango Founder's Family Speaks of Son's Innocence

Isak Andic died in December after falling more than 300 feet during a hiking outing with his family.

People

Tracey Emin's Pursuit of Art and Happiness

The Croydon-born artist was a guest speaker at Frieze Masters with Dunhill. She reflected on being a female artist, making art and her early memories of going to museums.

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: Valentino Names Dakota Johnson Global Brand Ambassador

In the role, the Hollywood actress is reuniting with longtime friend Alessandro Michele, creative director of the Roman couture brand.