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Backstage Pass | Versace: Finding Joy in Troubled Times
Tim Blanks talks to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.
Urban Decay’s ‘Naked’ Relaunch Is a Hit. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The L’Oréal-owned cosmetics brand discontinued its first smash hit product, the Naked eyeshadow palette, in 2018. It’s hoping a limited edition re-run could hold the key to a wider brand reboot.
Is This the End of Fashion History? Not So Fast
The Milan collections took endless trips down memory lane, but the likes of Francesco Risso’s Marni and Simone Bellotti’s Bally delivered originality, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
How Adidas Engineered Its Big Comeback
Two years ago, Adidas was in crisis after terminating its Yeezy business. But since then, the brand has engineered a remarkable turnaround, led by CEO Bjørn Gulden and the success of its Samba sneakers. Gulden and other Adidas executives opened up about the changes that got the company back on track, and what’s next for the sneaker giant.
WOW = A World of Wonder
Saturday in Milan paraded fashion marvels from Bottega Veneta, Bally and Diesel, writes Tim Blanks.
This Week: One Big Debut at Paris Fashion Week
Alessandro Michele’s first collection for Valentino will dominate the conversation this season.
What Does Pressure Look Like in Milan?
Gucci’s Sabato De Sarno and Moschino’s Adrian Appiolaza are both weighed by legacy. But life is much easier for one of them, writes Tim Blanks.
What the Fed’s Big Rate Cut Means for Fashion
The US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since the pandemic will make borrowing cheaper. Ideally, it will ease pressure on some brands and retailers, encourage investment and drive more spending from shoppers.
Casablanca Paris to Open First Retail Store as Sales Approach $50 Million
Paris’ Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré will house the first boutique for Charaf Tajer’s 6 year-old fashion brand.
Margherita Missoni’s Maccapani Brand Attracts Investment From Bizzarri Family, Collaborates With eBay
The family of former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri has taken a minority stake in the Italian knitwear scion’s new womenswear venture.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty Behind Bars
How anti-theft measures at drugstores created a new kind of influencer.
Confronting the Future and the Past in Milan
Miuccia and Raf deal with algorithms at Prada while Fausto salutes the dead at Cavalli, writes Tim Blanks.