Member Exclusives
Veronica Leoni to Exit Calvin Klein
The Italian designer is leaving her post at Calvin Klein Collection after four seasons. A new creative director will be named ‘in due course.’
Can the Creative Be Commercial?
This week, Priya Rao gets into the Isamaya Ffrench news, and why beauty should better prioritise innovation.
Richemont and Signet in Talks to Join Bidder for De Beers
Luxury giant Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers Ltd. are in talks to join a consortium that’s in prime position to buy diamond miner De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter.
What Saint Laurent’s Next Designer Should Understand
Saint Laurent’s legacy is less a collection of codes than a way of seeing women and the world. Vaccarello’s successor should look beyond iconic images and silhouettes to the convictions that shaped them, argues biographer Laurence Benaïm.
Brazilian Beauty’s Global Test
The country has a massive domestic market and unique authority in hair and body care. Now it needs to stoke interest around the world.
Samuel Guì Yang Does Fashion at Its Own Pace
A subtle and contemporary Chinese-inflected aesthetic has long made the label the star of Shanghai Fashion Week. After over a decade in business, it is finally ready for growth.
Opinion: The Sneaker Bubble Is Bursting Around Investors
Off the field and outside of the gym, many consumers are rediscovering smarter footwear, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.
US Consumer Prices Rise by Most Since April in Broad Advance
In September, core goods prices rose by the most since January 2025, reflecting solid increases for apparel.
The Categories Where ‘Clean’ Still Matters
So-called ‘clean’ skincare has lost its appeal as shoppers favour more clinically proven products. But in cosmetics and fragrance, the appetite is only growing.
Has Nike Done Lasting Damage to Jordan Brand?
Nike is reducing the number of Jordans it puts on the market as it tries to restore the brand’s exclusivity and pull it out of a slump. Experts say it will take more than reducing supply to fix the problem.
Why Is It Still So Painful to Shop in Stores?
Kelly Clarkson’s viral feud with an independent Brooklyn toy store has ignited debate over poor customer service, which experts say can be remedied with investment in training and employee motivation.
Opinion: LVMH’s Struggles Are a Bad Look for Luxury
For LVMH and big bling to return to a more encouraging trajectory, China needs to show signs of improvement, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.