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From Trump to Gen-Z, Fashion Faces a Culture Quake
An anti-DEI push by the new administration and a Gen-Z led move away from alcohol-centric social events are among the workplace shifts on tap for the year ahead.
The Future of ‘Made in Italy’: ‘Many Factories Will Disappear’
In Italy’s key luxury manufacturing sector, more than 2,000 factories closed in the first three quarters of 2024. But innovative suppliers like Gruppo Florence are developing new models to navigate the pressures of a changing market.
De Minimis’: The Trade Perk Trump May End as China Tensions Rise, Explained
President Trump is considering changes to the US “de minimis” exemption on import tariffs, which has become controversial due to its role in trade imbalances and the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms.
Kim Kardashian’s Skky Partners Takes Minority Stake in 111Skin
The private equity firm made a “significant” minority investment in the UK-based skincare brand.
First Look at Issey Miyake’s IM Men Paris Debut
‘In IM Men, folding, lightness and ease are tools meant to meet the needs of contemporary wanderers and nomads,’ Sen Kawahara, one-third of the designer trio behind the line, tells Angelo Flaccavento on the eve of its runway debut.
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Will Global Retail Giants’ Big Bet on American Consumers Pay Off?
Zara, Uniqlo, Mango and Primark and other European and Asian brands plan to open hundreds of stores in the US in the coming years. They’re hoping American consumers will keep spending — and that they’ll give new labels a try despite having plenty of options.
Trump Targets Private Companies in DEI Rollback
The newly inaugurated US president has signed several executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, including calling for investigations of businesses.
The 5 Biggest Wellness Themes to Watch in 2025
From the ascendence of “longevity” to the widespread adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the wellness conversation has changed — even if the content remains familiar.
Running’s Big Fashion Opportunity
The explosive growth of running has created a competitive space where new and old running brands must figure out distinct ways to reach consumers who see running as a lifestyle rather than just sport.
The Future of Online Resale Is Offline
Fashionphile, Rebag and other secondhand e-commerce platforms are opening stores and partnering with multibrand retailers in a bid to reach new customers.
Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?
CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.