Member Exclusives
Harper’s Bazaar Italia Names New Creative Directors
Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak, the founders of design studio M/M, will spearhead the publication’s visual identity.
How to Make a Members Club Work in New York
Private clubs like LA’s San Vicente and London’s The Twenty Two are flooding New York City. Can they make membership a ‘must-have’ for a new generation of affluent New Yorkers?
This Week: Adidas, Prada and the US Conference Board Assess the Tariffs’ Impact
A busy stretch of economic data and earnings will offer a clearer picture of how Trump’s trade war is affecting the industry.
‘Protect the Dolls’ T-Shirt Becomes a Fashion Symbol for Trans Rights
The viral Conner Ives-designed shirt has been worn by musician Troye Sivan and actor Pedro Pascal; its sales have raised £380,000 for Trans Lifeline with “that figure going up by the hour.”
North America’s Oldest Firm Meets Its End. Some Argue Its Fate Was Avoidable
Hudson’s Bay Co. ULC previously planned to save six of its 96 stores from liquidation — but those six locations, including its flagship store, are now also being wound up.
Perfume Is the New Status Hoodie
As fragrance “wardrobing” takes off, the former head of branding at aspirational sweatshirt brand Madhappy says “scents are the smartest investment for a new business.” So he’s making one.
Will the End of De Minimis Kill the Shein Haul?
As the de minimis loophole is set to close in the US, the fate of fast-fashion purveyors Shein and Temu, who announced price increases effective today, hangs in the balance.
As Foreign Tourists Stay Away, US Retailers Dust Off Their Covid Playbooks
International visits to the US are falling fast due to tariffs and growing tensions between America and the rest of the world. The silver lining for retailers: they’ve been down this road before.
US and China Holding Talks on Trade War, Trump Says After Beijing Rebuttal
Trump told reporters the US and China held talks on Thursday to resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Francois Pinault’s Wealth Slides as Heir Fails to Revive Gucci
The 88-year-old founder of Kering SA has seen his net worth drop by 29 percent to $18.6 billion since August 2021.
China Says US Should Revoke Unilateral Tariffs, Denies Talks
Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said Thursday, “Any reports on development in talks are groundless” and called for the US to revoke all unilateral tariffs imposed on China.
Topshop to Return to High Street With Outlets in Other Retailers’ Stores
The UK fashion retailer said it had already signed deals with retail partners and was seeking more, with no current plans for a standalone location.