From beauty expansion to billion-dollar strategies—this week in fashion business is all about scale, sustainability, and fitness.
* Charlotte Tilbury opens its first India flagship, while Nykaa looks to deepen its play with a potential stake in 82°E.
* Meanwhile, LVMH is pushing sustainability at Louis Vuitton, and Victoria’s Secret taps Triptii Dimri as its first Indian ambassador.
* The buzz around The Devil Wears Prada returns, and Apple expands deeper into wellness with Fitness+.
Zenia Baria is here with what’s shaping the business of fashion this week
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From beauty expansion to big ticket deals, here are the key moves shaping the business of fashion. This week, Charlotte Tilbury has opened its first flagship store in New Delhi, marking A deeper push into India beyond online and multi brand retail. The move comes as India’s beauty and personal care market is projected to cross $30 billion by 2027, with premium segments growing significantly faster than mass categories. LVMH. Aiming to make Louis Vuitton it’s more sustainable brand by 20-30 as it accelerates investments in responsible sourcing and production. This comes as the global luxury market faces increasing scrutiny from younger consumers on environmental impact and long term sustainability. Victoria’s Secret has named Tripti Dimri as its first Indian brand ambassador. India’s beauty and personal care market continues to attract global brands looking to tap into its expanding base of aspirational consumers. Nika is in talks to acquire a majority stake in 82�� E, signaling a potential scale up for Deepika Padukone skin care brand. The deal, if completed, could add to Nikki’s ecosystem which already serves over 45,000,000 registered users and consolidation accelerates in India’s D2C beauty business. The return of Devil Wears Prada is generating buzz, especially with Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep sharing the spotlight the global fashion media. Industry remains A multibillion dollar ecosystem, with legacy publications still influencing brand visibility and advertising spends across luxury. Apple has expanded its Fitness Plus offering with the new Pilates program, adding to its growing portfolio of guided workouts. This expands Apples push into services, a segment that already contributes over $85 billion annually as it deepens its play in lifestyle and Wellness. That’s the week in fashion where global. Fans, local markets, and shifting consumer behaviors continue to redefine the business. Watch this space for more such news and updates.