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Can New York Fashion Meet the Moment?
At New York Fashion Week, designers offered aesthetic antidotes to a troubled time with everything from chic sobriety to take-no-prisoners glamour, writes Lynn Yaeger.
What François-Henry Bennahmias Did Next
The former Audemars Piguet chief executive speaks exclusively to The Business of Fashion about the launch of his new venture, The Honourable Merchants Group.
Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty
Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.
Why Are There So Many Aesop Stores?
The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.
Christian Louboutin to Relaunch Men’s with Jaden Smith as Creative Director
Men’s product currently accounts for 24 percent of sales at the brand.
Exclusive: Condé Nast to Launch Influencer Storefront Platform
Next year, the Vogue publisher will release Vette, an online marketplace where creators can sell the products they tout in their content. But to stand out in the influencer marketing space, it’ll face plenty of competition.
At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells
At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.
Taylor Hill Launches Jewellery Brand Stone Fruit
The Victoria’s Secret Angel co-founded the collection with her sister Mackinley Hill.
At Wellness Resorts, Ozempic Becomes Part of the Menu
GLP-1s could have wiped out weight-loss retreats. Instead, they’re reinvigorating them.
Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More
At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.
Cos Bar Acquired by Private Investment Firm
The high-end specialty retailer has been acquired by US investment firm the Mitchell Family Office, founded by the serial healthcare entrepreneur Mark Mitchell.
Why Tom Sachs’ Controversy Didn’t Ruin the Mars Yard 3.0
Tom Sachs’ upcoming release is more proof that scandal doesn’t matter in 2025.