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H&M Knows Its AI Models Will Be Controversial
The company expects public opinion to be divided on its plan to use “digital twins” of real models in AI-generated imagery. But the best way to protect models’ jobs and rights in the age of AI, it says, is to bring them into the process.
Op-Ed | Target’s DEI Flip-Flop Came at a Price
Early data indicates Target and Walmart’s store traffic has declined since their DEI exit, while Costco’s has grown, signalling that we may be entering a new era of consumer boycotts.
How Hand Creams and Sanitisers Became a Beauty Status Symbol
The explosion in the hand care category’s popularity demonstrates the strength of appetite for scented products amongst younger shoppers, whilst older consumers increasingly seek out targeted solutions for what they perceive as an area prone to ageing.
Proenza Schouler Founders to Design LVMH’s Loewe
American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will take the creative reins of the Spanish brand, which grew estimated annual revenues to more than $1.5 billion during Jonathan Anderson’s transformative tenure.
This Week: Is H&M’s Turnaround Working?
The fast fashion retailer, which reports its first-quarter results Thursday, is aiming to return to growth after a marketing blitz starring Charli XCX.
Did Fashion Learn Anything from Covid?
Many in the industry vowed early in the pandemic to slow down, reduce waste and implement change. Somehow, we wound up right back where we started, writes Imran Amed.
Hudson’s Bay to Begin Liquidating Most Stores on Monday
An Ontario court approved the retailer’s proposal to liquidate most stores while trying to find restructuring solutions with creditors and landlords on Friday.
Making Sense of This Week’s Big Fashion Bankruptcies
News of Forever 21 and Hudson’s Bay facing liquidation this week rang alarm bells for an industry already facing macroeconomic challenges this year. But their failures could have been avoided.
Nike Comeback Bid Is Threatened by Inventory Reset, Tariffs
The activewear brand’s shares dropped almost 5 percent after CFO Matthew Friend said he expects fourth-quarter revenue to decline by more than analyst expectations in Nike’s third-quarter earnings call. Nike’s turnaround effort faces weak consumer spending and fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.
Building a Better Beauty CEO
As more beauty brands restructure or get acquired, their employees feel increasingly anxious. One chief executive says it doesn’t have to be that way.
Richard Mille and Ferrari Bucked Luxury’s Slowdown. Now They’re Releasing a $1.5 Million Watch
Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille is renewing its deal with Ferrari and its F1 team. Limited quantities and savvy marketing plays have helped the brand build a $1.7 billion business—and steer clear of a downturn plaguing the luxury watch sector.
In a Market of Copycats, Handbag Innovators Stand Out
From Alaïa’s Teckel to Lemaire’s Croissant and Prada’s Buckle bag, signature bag shapes can power growth and crystallise brand identity for luxury houses.