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LVMH’s Acquisition Playbook & Dua Lipa’s Skincare Launch

News and notes on LVMH’s shifting acquisition strategy after the ABG–Marc Jacobs deal collapse, the mounting challenges at Mayhoola and Balmain, and Dua Lipa’s new skincare line from Augustinus Bader.

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Dua by AB
Diffusion lines, especially in beauty, present unique business challenges, and it’s unlikely that Dua by AB Science—the new line from Augustinus Bader, which launched on Tuesday—will be an exception. Photo: Morgan Maher/Courtesy of Dua by AB
Lauren Sherman
&
Rachel Strugatz
November 7, 2025

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