John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Opinions
Luxury
Walter Chiapponi’s Tod’s Challenge
The designer tasked with reenergising the Italian leather house said lockdown had a liberating effect on him. Can he take it further?
Walter Chiapponi’s Tod’s Challenge
The designer tasked with reenergising the Italian leather house said lockdown had a liberating effect on him. Can he take it further?
Fashion Week
London’s Creativity Lights Up Dark Times
Five days of London’s virtual fashion week proved that hard times really can bring out the best in the city’s sharpest designers, writes Tim Blanks.
London’s Creativity Lights Up Dark Times
Five days of London’s virtual fashion week proved that hard times really can bring out the best in the city’s sharpest designers, writes Tim Blanks.
Entrepreneurship
Is Insider Support Still Important to Outsider Designers?
For independent brands operating outside America’s traditional fashion system, the upheaval of the past year has come with newfound support from traditional gatekeepers. But in a fast-changing fashion market, is this really the path to success?
Is Insider Support Still Important to Outsider Designers?
For independent brands operating outside America’s traditional fashion system, the upheaval of the past year has come with newfound support from traditional gatekeepers. But in a fast-changing fashion market, is this really the path to success?
Financial Markets
Luxury Dampened by Extended Lockdowns
The sector is keen to put the events of 2020 behind it, but the gargantuan task of vaccinating the world — combined with concerns about new Covid variants — has poured cold water over investor sentiment.
Luxury Dampened by Extended Lockdowns
The sector is keen to put the events of 2020 behind it, but the gargantuan task of vaccinating the world — combined with concerns about new Covid variants — has poured cold water over investor sentiment.
Retail
Why Editorial Brands Will Dominate Retail’s ‘Long Tale’
Brands and retailers must create their own deep and sticky ecosystems of content, argues Doug Stephens.
Why Editorial Brands Will Dominate Retail’s ‘Long Tale’
Brands and retailers must create their own deep and sticky ecosystems of content, argues Doug Stephens.
Fashion Week
Couture in the Time of Covid-19: Realism or Fantasy?
The all-digital haute couture week that closed on Thursday spoke to a widespread hunger for something special, from the simply beautiful to the plain crazy, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Couture in the Time of Covid-19: Realism or Fantasy?
The all-digital haute couture week that closed on Thursday spoke to a widespread hunger for something special, from the simply beautiful to the plain crazy, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Widescreen Escapism at Haute Couture
Tim Blanks reports on an all-digital couture season that transported him from the bleak London lockdown as designers stretched their creativity showcasing fashion’s highest craft.
Widescreen Escapism at Haute Couture
Tim Blanks reports on an all-digital couture season that transported him from the bleak London lockdown as designers stretched their creativity showcasing fashion’s highest craft.
Fashion Week
Inside Alber Elbaz’s Return to Fashion
With the debut of his new label AZ Factory, the storied designer is on to something unique that points to a post-Covid future, writes Tim Blanks.
Inside Alber Elbaz’s Return to Fashion
With the debut of his new label AZ Factory, the storied designer is on to something unique that points to a post-Covid future, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Thom Browne’s Twist on Kidswear
The designer talks with Tim Blanks about entering a new category on his own terms.
Thom Browne’s Twist on Kidswear
The designer talks with Tim Blanks about entering a new category on his own terms.
Fashion Week
In Paris, Fashion Is Ready for Reinvention
At the men’s fashion week that closed on Sunday, designers ditched pandemic dressing in a big bang of creativity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Paris, Fashion Is Ready for Reinvention
At the men’s fashion week that closed on Sunday, designers ditched pandemic dressing in a big bang of creativity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | Why Fashion Has a Stake in India’s Farmer Protests
The plight of India’s cotton farmers exposes fashion brands to reputational risk in the supply chain, argues Jag Gill.
Op-Ed | Why Fashion Has a Stake in India’s Farmer Protests
The plight of India’s cotton farmers exposes fashion brands to reputational risk in the supply chain, argues Jag Gill.
Retail
Risk, Resilience and Rebalancing in the Apparel Supply Chain
Will a heightened awareness of risk alter global sourcing strategies?
Risk, Resilience and Rebalancing in the Apparel Supply Chain
Will a heightened awareness of risk alter global sourcing strategies?
The News in Brief
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.