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Milan Day Four: Cracking Fashion Codes
Designers at Versace, Moschino, Tod’s and Missoni grappled with how to interpret deep-rooted house codes, while Sunnei’s Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina kept creating their own.
Is Sustainable Fashion Losing Its Most Powerful Ally?
This week the European Union announced plans to water down sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations, which would have been among the strictest globally. Critics say the retreat puts fashion’s environmental and human rights ambitions at risk.
China’s Zara Tries Going Global in Hopes of Shein-Like Success
Urban Revivo is set to expand globally, opening its first US flagship store in New York City. The label has plans to rapidly grow its international footprint and build a supply chain outside China to compete with Western fashion giants.
Op-Ed | Should LVMH Split Up?
Spinning off Moët Hennessy is an appealing prospect for markets, Andrea Felsted writes.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Hair Brooches Are Here. Don’t Panic.
Logo pins have been a recurring theme during Fashion Month — and also have a beauty tie-in.
First Look at Alberto Caliri’s Missoni
Company veteran Caliri is back in the driver’s seat as creative director of men’s, women’s and home collections. ‘What matters at Missoni is the materiality of texture, and this is where my path begins,’ the designer tells Angelo Flaccavento on the eve of his return to the runway.
Is There Room on the Oscars Red Carpet for Emerging Designers?
A red carpet presence helps build legitimacy, awareness and credibility — but as luxury giants spend big and young designers closely watch their budgets in a touch market, many are reworking their approaches to celebrity dressing.
The EU’s Retreat on Sustainability Regulations, Explained
The European Union has unveiled plans to significantly water down landmark sustainability rules that would require large fashion brands to report more details about their environmental footprint and take on more responsibility for abuses in their supply chains.
Milan Day Three: Visions of Femininity
On the third day of Milan Fashion Week, Prada, Roberto Cavalli and Etro proposed their takes on how a woman should look.
Trump Says Canada, Mexico Tariffs to Take Effect, Adds New China Duty
The president had paused the sweeping duties on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 3 for one month after both countries’ leaders announced new border security measures.
Uoma Beauty Founder Sues the Brand’s New Owners
The suit alleges that the December 2023 purchase of the brand’s assets was an unauthorised sale, and seeks damages for “unjust enrichment”.
LTK Is Taking Its App Beyond Shopping
With pressure mounting from new competitors, influencer monetisation platform LTK is doubling down on its differentiating asset: Its signature app.