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The Business of Dressing Beyoncé (and Other Pop Stars)

Asos and Crocs Reset Climate Commitments; Australia's Quiet Giants Go Global

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023 Designing for musicians on tour can be difficult and expensive, but the creative opportunities and exposure are unmatched. Asos has dropped its 2030 net zero target in a rare public reset as scrutiny of corporate climate goals grows. Accessible luxury and contemporary brands in the US and Europe can expect greater competition from Australian players this year. With a new 3,500-square-foot beauty hall, Selfridges is going after the multicultural hair consumer. Farfetch will face questions about sluggish sales and its Yoox Net-a-Porter deal when it reports results this week.

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MARKETING The Business of Dressing Beyoncé (and Other Pop Stars) By Tiffany Ap

Creating stage costumes provides designers with a fantastical creative outlet and the potential for global exposure – but designing a musician's look isn't easy. READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY Asos, Crocs Reset Net-Zero Climate Commitments By Sarah Kent

Asos has dropped its 2030 net-zero emissions target and Crocs has delayed its deadline by a decade, rare public resets as scrutiny of corporate climate goals mounts. READ MORE

GLOBAL MARKETS Australia's 'Quiet Giants' Go Global By Glynis Traill-Nash

Accessible luxury and advanced contemporary brands in the US and Europe can expect greater competition from Australian labels expanding overseas like Camilla, Aje and Rebecca Vallance. READ MORE

BEAUTY With New Beauty Hall, Selfridges Bets on Hair Inclusivity By Tamison O'Connor The famed London department store is launching a new 3,500 square foot beauty hall dedicated to haircare, combining an offering of new services and products for a range of textures with hair accessories, jewellery and piercing services in one space. READ MORE

LUXURY Farfetch Takes Its Turn Under the Microscope By Brian Baskin The luxury marketplace reports results amid scepticism about e-commerce stocks and as its YNAP deal inches forward. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week. READ MORE

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