W. David Marx
Has Menswear Hit an Inflection Point?
On the eve of the menswear shows at London Fashion Week, W. David Marx ponders if young men who are newly interested in fashion, will follow the industry’s shift from preppy traditionalism towards darker, tailored European sensibility.
Has Menswear Hit an Inflection Point?
On the eve of the menswear shows at London Fashion Week, W. David Marx ponders if young men who are newly interested in fashion, will follow the industry’s shift from preppy traditionalism towards darker, tailored European sensibility.
Japan’s Premium Pricing Problem
Tired of systematic markups in a period of economic decline, Japanese shoppers are turning to online and outlet discounts, the grey market and resale for luxury goods.
Japan’s Premium Pricing Problem
Tired of systematic markups in a period of economic decline, Japanese shoppers are turning to online and outlet discounts, the grey market and resale for luxury goods.
In Tokyo, Abercrombie Misses Its Mark
From culturally insensitive staff and dim, aggressively perfumed spaces to splashy branding that makes integration into established everyday wardrobes unwieldy, Abercrombie’s entry into Japan is a perfect case study in how not to localise.
In Tokyo, Abercrombie Misses Its Mark
From culturally insensitive staff and dim, aggressively perfumed spaces to splashy branding that makes integration into established everyday wardrobes unwieldy, Abercrombie’s entry into Japan is a perfect case study in how not to localise.
For Japanese Shoppers, Uniqlo Is a Feel-Good Commodity
The Japanese brand has attained some cultural cachet, but its most powerful asset remains its neutrality.
For Japanese Shoppers, Uniqlo Is a Feel-Good Commodity
The Japanese brand has attained some cultural cachet, but its most powerful asset remains its neutrality.
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