This Week in Fashion
Big Tech and Fashion Think They’ve Finally Figured Out Smart Glasses
Tech giants like Meta and Google are striking big deals and announcing new eyewear partnerships on smart glasses after a decade of failed attempts to make the devices fashionable.
How Lululemon’s Anti-Dupe Lawsuit Became Free Marketing for Costco
Unlike typical IP battles, Lululemon’s dispute with Costco is playing out in the court of public opinion — where consumers increasingly favour dupes over pricey originals.
What the Israel-Iran Conflict Could Mean for Fashion
While a ceasefire is in place, shipping, supply chains and consumer sentiment remain threatened as tensions in the Middle East persist.
Lessons in Make-Or-Break Costuming From the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Backlash
The online ire over the initial peeks at Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series about the tragic love story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is a case study on why it’s important to get costuming right on TV.
Garment Workers Are at Risk. Fashion Can’t Afford to Look Away.
The Trump administration is rapidly stepping up immigration raids in US cities, touching off protests and legal challenges. Even if brands aren’t willing to weigh in publicly, they need a plan to support their workforce.
Under Pressure: Can Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Survive?
With the industry in tariff paralysis and policymakers rolling back regulation, sustainable fashion advocates worry the movement is running out of steam.
Why Blockbuster Deals Are Back in Fashion
In an era of tariffs and turmoil, fashion’s boldest players are placing billion-dollar bets — and finding bargains in a high-risk, high-reward wave of M&A.
A Slap on the Wrist Won’t Solve Luxury’s Sweatshops Problem
This week, Italy’s Competition Authority closed a probe into whether Dior misled consumers about working conditions at its suppliers without finding any wrongdoing. But a new case linking Valentino to poor labour practices suggests this is a problem that won’t go away easily.
Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?
As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.
Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems
The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.
Luxury’s New Pecking Order
This week, Dior tapped Jonathan Anderson to lead men’s fashion, Hermès briefly topped LVMH in terms of market share, and the ultra-wealthy solidified their status as the industry’s most effective driving force.
Will Prada’s Versace Bet Pay Off?
Prada is adding one of Italy’s most famous brands to its stable at an attractive price. But the group is also piling on complexity in a difficult luxury market.