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Ralph Lauren Launches AI Styling Bot, ‘Ask Ralph’
The new shopping experience, launching in the brand’s app to US users, will not only recommend products but offer guidance on how to style them into Ralph Lauren-approved outfits.

In Geneva, Luxury Watch Leaders Brace for US Tariffs Impact
Chief executives said they planned to raise prices while cutting margins.

Are US Fashion Brands at Risk of Growing Anti-American Backlash Over Trump Policies?
Any sign of an anti-Americanism trend would cause a headache for an industry benefiting from the popularity of Americana and preppy looks.

What’s In Store for Tom Ford Beauty?
The Estée Lauder Companies-owned designer cosmetics label, hoping to reignite consumer interest and get back on the path to growth, is opening two new locations in Paris and New York.

Everlane Launches Its First Celebrity-Fronted Campaign
Icelandic singer Laufey stars in ‘Everland,’ a series of ads for the brand’s fall collection and the latest effort in its endeavour to develop a more recognisable brand identity.

The Great Fashion Reset | Is Fashion Failing Emerging Designers?
The industry is producing fewer emerging designer success stories, putting its pipeline of creative innovation at risk.

Shinola’s Message to Swiss Watchmakers: Come to Detroit
The American watch brand has launched a campaign to encourage its Swiss rivals to consider manufacturing in the US in the face of steep tariffs.

Armani Draws Thousands Who Pay Last Respects
Fashion leaders, Hollywood actors and fans alike came to the company’s headquarters to say a final goodbye to Giorgio Armani who died on Thursday.

This Week: Success and Failure at New York Fashion Week
The schedule is packed with brands that are riding the contemporary boom, but also emerging labels that face an uncertain future.

Fast Fashion’s Quick Decline: Asos and Boohoo Have That Post-Covid Feeling
New regulatory demands and the rise of the secondhand marketplace have hobbled fast fashion’s heavyweights.

Gucci Owner’s Fortunes Rest on Heir Letting CEO Do His Job
A key question for investors is whether Francois-Henri Pinault will give his successor leeway to clean up Kering’s mess.

Can Vogue Go Niche?
US Vogue’s new head of editorial content Chloe Malle wants to revamp the title to more squarely serve a core audience of fashion-lovers.