The Duke of Sussex has accepted substantial damages and welcomed a formal apology from Splash News and Picture Agency over aerial photographs taken of his home in Oxfordshire, says Buckingham Palace. In court documents, lawyers for the Duke of Sussex documented how Splash News and Picture Agency, a well-known paparazzi agency, flew a helicopter over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Oxfordshire property, taking pictures of “the living area and dining area of the home and directly into the bedroom.”

New research has revealed that counterfeit goods are growing at an alarming rate on Instagram. Analytics company Ghost Data studied the level of fake luxury products being sold on the social media platform. The result? Scam accounts have almost tripled over the last three years.

Gifting has been around for decades. Whether it’s the offer of a trip, treatment or product, freebies are part and parcel of fashion and beauty journalism. But adding influencers to the mix has pushed numerous issues to the forefront. While some subscribers still can’t get enough, a growing movement is asking for less superficiality.

For those who are stuck between launching a fashion or beauty brand, take one look at both industries’ bottom lines. While fashion businesses can take an age to pick up steam (often never making it), today’s beauty-focused companies can receive billion-dollar valuations in just a few years.

The news that Calvin Klein is closing its runway division may not come as a shock. In December 2018, the American brand’s chief creative officer, Raf Simons, quit the post eight months before the end of his contract. Now, Calvin Klein is shutting down its Calvin Klein Collection business, according to the New York Post. We consider whether leaving the runway could be the path to a profitable fashion brand?