This Week in Fashion
The Bifurcation of Fashion Is Back With a Vengeance
A cooldown in consumer spending hasn’t slowed momentum at luxury labels, fast fashion or off-price retailers. It’s brands stuck in the middle that are paying the price.
The Bifurcation of Fashion Is Back With a Vengeance
A cooldown in consumer spending hasn’t slowed momentum at luxury labels, fast fashion or off-price retailers. It’s brands stuck in the middle that are paying the price.
Can Puma Strike Gold Twice With Rihanna?
The first Fenty x Puma tie-up wrote the textbook for successful celebrity-brand collaborations. The pair will have to work harder to get the same reception in a market that’s now saturated with sneaker launches, and where elegance is elbowing out streetwear on the runway.
Can Puma Strike Gold Twice With Rihanna?
The first Fenty x Puma tie-up wrote the textbook for successful celebrity-brand collaborations. The pair will have to work harder to get the same reception in a market that’s now saturated with sneaker launches, and where elegance is elbowing out streetwear on the runway.
Tech Firms Keep Laying Off Workers. Is Fashion Next?
While job losses aren’t happening at the same pace as in Silicon Valley, retailers facing slowing demand and rising operating costs are starting to make cuts.
Tech Firms Keep Laying Off Workers. Is Fashion Next?
While job losses aren’t happening at the same pace as in Silicon Valley, retailers facing slowing demand and rising operating costs are starting to make cuts.
Pharrell at Louis Vuitton: Has Luxury Outgrown Fashion?
Reactions were mixed to the brand's move to appoint a non-designer as men's creative director. But cultural strategies that stretch beyond fashion may be increasingly pivotal for brands at Vuitton's scale.
Pharrell at Louis Vuitton: Has Luxury Outgrown Fashion?
Reactions were mixed to the brand's move to appoint a non-designer as men's creative director. But cultural strategies that stretch beyond fashion may be increasingly pivotal for brands at Vuitton's scale.
The End of Blanding?
Burberry is the latest fashion house to adopt a serif typeface for its logo. Return to idiosyncratic heritage or just another form of blanding?
The End of Blanding?
Burberry is the latest fashion house to adopt a serif typeface for its logo. Return to idiosyncratic heritage or just another form of blanding?
The Trouble With Luxury E-Commerce
This week, Ssense said it laid off 138 workers, and MatchesFashion received a $73 million cash injection from its shareholder. From more niche players to giants like Farfetch, the pressure remains high for luxury e-tailers.
The Trouble With Luxury E-Commerce
This week, Ssense said it laid off 138 workers, and MatchesFashion received a $73 million cash injection from its shareholder. From more niche players to giants like Farfetch, the pressure remains high for luxury e-tailers.
Adidas, Activism and Fake News
This week, a spoof press release claimed Adidas had appointed a co-CEO to address rights violations in its supply chain, a sign of more disruptive and confrontational tactics from advocacy groups focused on the industry.
Adidas, Activism and Fake News
This week, a spoof press release claimed Adidas had appointed a co-CEO to address rights violations in its supply chain, a sign of more disruptive and confrontational tactics from advocacy groups focused on the industry.
At Louis Vuitton, a New CEO’s Mission
This week, Dior’s Pietro Beccari was named CEO of LVMH flagship Louis Vuitton, luxury’s biggest brand with €20 billion in annual sales. The job comes with high stakes and big shoes to fill.
At Louis Vuitton, a New CEO’s Mission
This week, Dior’s Pietro Beccari was named CEO of LVMH flagship Louis Vuitton, luxury’s biggest brand with €20 billion in annual sales. The job comes with high stakes and big shoes to fill.
Why Adidas’ Lawsuit Against Thom Browne Is About More Than Just Stripes
The outcome of the case could expand the power to enforce trademarks across the fashion industry and beyond.
Why Adidas’ Lawsuit Against Thom Browne Is About More Than Just Stripes
The outcome of the case could expand the power to enforce trademarks across the fashion industry and beyond.
Why 2022 Wasn’t So Bad — and 2023 Might Be Better
A global recession may still be on the table, but even now there are reasons for hope.
Why 2022 Wasn’t So Bad — and 2023 Might Be Better
A global recession may still be on the table, but even now there are reasons for hope.
Will 2023 Be Luxury’s Year of Succession?
Ageing billionaire founders still control luxury’s biggest groups. Recent appointments at LVMH and Prada have pushed the long-taboo topic of succession into the spotlight.
Will 2023 Be Luxury’s Year of Succession?
Ageing billionaire founders still control luxury’s biggest groups. Recent appointments at LVMH and Prada have pushed the long-taboo topic of succession into the spotlight.
What Will China’s Looser Covid Restrictions Mean for Fashion?
This week, China rolled back some strict zero-Covid measures, opening a road to recovery for luxury and retail. But the journey is likely to be long and bumpy, experts warn.
What Will China’s Looser Covid Restrictions Mean for Fashion?
This week, China rolled back some strict zero-Covid measures, opening a road to recovery for luxury and retail. But the journey is likely to be long and bumpy, experts warn.