Daily News: A Global Roundup

“As hairless torsos have become the norm for male models and actors, below-the-neck hair removal has gone mainstream. The nascent category of body shavers has surpassed $10 million in annual sales, according to Nielsen data cited by Remington.” (New York Times)

Goyard’s new book that comes in a mini trunk, “includes the history of the Goyard family — the achievements during the Paris Expo Universelle in 1900 and the creation of the noble facade of the Paris store. But it is more generally about the art of travel and its blossoming in the 20th century from early trains to grand hotels.”  (New York Times)

“In the epochal struggle to sustain journalism, there has been a lot of talk about preserving mass. But the London-based, internationally read Financial Times has spent more time worrying about building class.” (LA Times)

“The auction of bankrupt Italian fashion house Gianfranco Ferré SpA kicks off Wednesday with a call for potential buyers to express their interest.” (The Wall Street Journal)