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Why Boat Shoes Are Floating Up Everywhere in Fashion
The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.
Space NK Bets on Young Shoppers With New London Megastore
The attention-grabbing new store on London’s Oxford Street is the British chain’s most ambitious gambit yet, and joins a flock of global beauty retailers debuting flagships packed with experiential elements.
Trump to Levy 25% Tariffs on Japan, South Korea in August
The 25 percent rates do not include any sectoral-specific tariffs that the Trump administration would separately implement on goods imported in key industries.
Schiaparelli: A Swan Song That Fused Then and Now
Daniel Roseberry plans radical changes at the house, so he saw Monday’s couture show as a farewell to the old Schiap, making peace with the past to clear the decks for things to come.
Saks Is Ceding Ground to Luxury Rivals After Buying Neiman Marcus
The $2.7 billion acquisition was intended to strengthen the department stores’ positions as luxury giants, but now both are struggling against competitors like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s.
AI Shopping Is Here. Will Retailers Get Left Behind?
AI doesn't see the internet the same way human shoppers do, meaning retailers need to adapt as more consumers turn to AI to find products or even make purchases.
Who Could Buy Coty’s Brands?
Rumours have swirled in recent weeks that the American cosmetics company is looking to offload its consumer and prestige brands. In a cooling market and with a mixed portfolio, finding buyers is a hard sell.
At Celine, Michael Rider’s Salade Mixte
The designer’s debut for the house contained nods to the tenures of Hedi Slimane, Phoebe Philo and Michael Kors, as well as Rider’s own work for Polo Ralph Lauren, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Influencers Urged to Steer Clear of Politics During US Immigration Crackdown
Lawyers are advising content creators that weighing in on political topics can come with serious risks.
This Week: Paris Couture and Trump’s Tariffs
Both sides of fashion’s value equation will be put to the test in the coming days as couture houses flex their creative muscles and consumer prices hang in the balance pending trade deals between the US and major fashion manufacturing hubs.
The World Is Getting Warmer. Fashion Thinks It Can Handle the Heat.
Weather extremes like the sizzling heatwaves that blanketed Europe and the US this week pose a growing threat to business. But in recently released investor reports, big fashion brands say they don’t see climate as a material risk in the near term.
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.