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Shein’s First Physical Shop Adds to Department Stores’ Existential Pain
The ultra-fast fashion retailer’s shop in Paris’ BHV poses a new threat to the already struggling department-store model.
Have Luxury Watches Become Too Expensive?
Marc Hayek, Blancpain’s CEO and a member of the family that controls Swatch Group, warns aggressive price hikes at Omega, Longines and more are undermining performance even as his own brand seeks to get back in the conversation with a $2 million dollar watch.
What Fashion Gets Wrong About Layoffs
From knee-jerk, across-the-board cuts to sloppy communication and a lack of future direction, there are plenty of ways companies can make a tough moment even worse.
The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems
Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.
Paul Costelloe, Personal Designer to Princess Diana, Dies at 80
Costelloe’s family confirmed his passing in a statement on Saturday.
US Retail Sales Are Proving Resilient While Risks Mount
US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security.
Fashion Trust Arabia Names Prize Winners in Qatar
Designers from Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were among those to receive a financial grant of between $100,000 and $200,000 at the Doha ceremony.
This Week: Black Friday’s Expectations Game, Human Made’s IPO
Consumers and retailer are approaching Black Friday differently this year. One side will end up disappointed. Plus, a Japanese streetwear brand is fashion’s first IPO in a year.
What the AI ‘Bubble’ Means for Fashion
Concerns about the scale and concentration of AI investment in the key US market have reached a boiling point. A correction could have big consequences for brands this holiday season.
Beauty’s Race To Conquer Men’s Sports
Beauty brands continue to show up in big ways in sports. Sephora’s new partnership with the Warriors is the latest example.
How Modern Brides Are Redefining ‘Something Old’
With the rise of vintage-focused bridal salons and large retailers like David’s Bridal reviving archival pieces, the bridal market is seeing styles from the past walk down the aisle once again.