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'Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams' takes a close look at the history of the luxury brand he founded in 1946 and which remains the epitome of haute couture. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FYoEPa

Wylie has signed a consultancy contract to help H&M get better data insights on customers, products and markets. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2GaQ3MS

China's economic growth in 2018 slowed to its weakest in nearly three decades amid faltering domestic demand and bruising US tariffs. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FUqvnS

In the run-up to the Year of the Pig, retailers wonder whether Spring Festival will be the silver lining brands need to counter dark clouds looming over the economy. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G8Lnao

A European Union proposal to restrict the use of microplastics could hit the cosmetics industry hardest, amounting to billions of euros in replacement costs. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Sad1dB

When a beauty brand launches with just one product, the stakes are high. The founders behind Summer Fridays, Vintner’s Daughter and other successes offer tips on how to get it right on the first try. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2S1703t

The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2TmYPLs

Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2HDI7WN

LVMH on Tuesday said it was "cautiously" confident about the year ahead after fourth-quarter sales held up in the face of fears of a slowdown in China. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FZ0CmQ

The move follows the purchase of a similar 1 percent stake last week when the stock was hit by the weak 2018 sales figures. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G8RBa8

LVMH posted a 9 percent rise in fourth-quarter comparable sales, in line with forecasts, despite concerns over a slowdown in China. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2CSOrEp

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand? from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WsBz0I

Swiss watchmakers, including Swatch Group and Richemont, saw foreign deliveries increase by a nominal 6.3 percent. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FVGUZu

The e-commerce giant shed about $120 billion of market value through Friday since peaking in June. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2sVyKrr

Israel-based start-ups have built 3D software cutting down design time and saving water compared to less sustainable processes in India and China. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2sTlq6L

The owner of Imperial Leather, Original Source and St Tropez has been struggling to turn around its African business, which contributes over a third of its revenue. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G5a5Zg

The three-year-old company that has quickly become the largest marketplace in the world is going after the UK’s $262 million sneaker resale market. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2B9coqN

The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Tpsynj

This week on Inside Fashion, ahead of the opening of the UK’s largest retrospective on Christian Dior, Chiuri talks to Tim Blanks about the importance of couture as the first female creative director of the house. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2G7oXWU

The internet has become a surveillance state. Now, it’s coming to physical retail, creating powerful business opportunities and deep cultural challenges, writes Doug Stephens. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RlSBtx