Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Opinions
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Bolster Craft with Better Labelling and Young Blood
To put craft back on the map, the industry needs to recruit more young people and set up more clear ‘Made in’ labelling systems, says Professor Christopher Moore, director of the British School of Fashion.
Op-Ed | Bolster Craft with Better Labelling and Young Blood
To put craft back on the map, the industry needs to recruit more young people and set up more clear ‘Made in’ labelling systems, says Professor Christopher Moore, director of the British School of Fashion.
Beauty
Op-Ed | The Plus-Size Revolution Has Already Begun
Fashion is making significant strides toward more diverse industry ideals of beauty, says Ivan Bart, president of IMG Models.
Op-Ed | The Plus-Size Revolution Has Already Begun
Fashion is making significant strides toward more diverse industry ideals of beauty, says Ivan Bart, president of IMG Models.
China
Digital China Leaving Ostrich Brands Behind
Chinese consumers are flocking to the Internet to make luxury purchases on local e-commerce sites. International luxury goods brands need to get their heads out of the sand to catch up, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.
Digital China Leaving Ostrich Brands Behind
Chinese consumers are flocking to the Internet to make luxury purchases on local e-commerce sites. International luxury goods brands need to get their heads out of the sand to catch up, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Fashion Needs to Drop Its Elitism and Accept Plus-Size
The fashion industry is ignoring plus-size consumers out of old-fashioned elitism, but digital media is shaking things up, says blogger and Marie Claire columnist Nicolette Mason.
Op-Ed | Fashion Needs to Drop Its Elitism and Accept Plus-Size
The fashion industry is ignoring plus-size consumers out of old-fashioned elitism, but digital media is shaking things up, says blogger and Marie Claire columnist Nicolette Mason.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Price Drops Alone Won't Boost Luxury Sales in China
Chanel’s move to unify its global pricing is a step forwards, but it doesn’t tackle the real reasons many Chinese shoppers prefer to buy overseas, says Avery Booker.
Op-Ed | Price Drops Alone Won't Boost Luxury Sales in China
Chanel’s move to unify its global pricing is a step forwards, but it doesn’t tackle the real reasons many Chinese shoppers prefer to buy overseas, says Avery Booker.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Serving Women of All Sizes Has Business Benefits
Adding clothing in a size 16 and above has boosted my business and is now its fastest growing category — other fashion brands should follow suit, advises Susan Koger. co-founder of ModCloth.
Op-Ed | Serving Women of All Sizes Has Business Benefits
Adding clothing in a size 16 and above has boosted my business and is now its fastest growing category — other fashion brands should follow suit, advises Susan Koger. co-founder of ModCloth.
Retail
Op-Ed | Plus-Size is a Huge Growth Opportunity
More mainstream retailers are selling clothes in a wide range of sizes, but plus-size fashion remains an under-serviced sector with huge opportunities for growth, says Tamara Sender of market research firm Mintel.
Op-Ed | Plus-Size is a Huge Growth Opportunity
More mainstream retailers are selling clothes in a wide range of sizes, but plus-size fashion remains an under-serviced sector with huge opportunities for growth, says Tamara Sender of market research firm Mintel.
Retail
The Truth About Handbags
In the crowded and volatile market for handbags, not even Chanel and Hermès are safe, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.
The Truth About Handbags
In the crowded and volatile market for handbags, not even Chanel and Hermès are safe, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.
Technology
Op-Ed | Embracing Digital Is a Matter of Survival
The fashion world is late to the tech revolution, but there are seven ways in which fashion and luxury brands can aggressively exploit digital to boost their businesses, says Frederic Court.
Op-Ed | Embracing Digital Is a Matter of Survival
The fashion world is late to the tech revolution, but there are seven ways in which fashion and luxury brands can aggressively exploit digital to boost their businesses, says Frederic Court.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | People Power Can Clean Up Toxic Fashion
In order to reduce fashion’s environmental impact, people must pressure the suppliers to fashion’s biggest brands to publicly disclose their pollution, says Tristan Tremschnig of Greenpeace.
Op-Ed | People Power Can Clean Up Toxic Fashion
In order to reduce fashion’s environmental impact, people must pressure the suppliers to fashion’s biggest brands to publicly disclose their pollution, says Tristan Tremschnig of Greenpeace.
Technology
Op-Ed | Fashion Can Win the Wearables War
Fashion has the potential to leapfrog the gadget-focused consumer electronics industry and tap the growing wearables market with fashionable high-tech textiles, advises Amanda Parkes.
Op-Ed | Fashion Can Win the Wearables War
Fashion has the potential to leapfrog the gadget-focused consumer electronics industry and tap the growing wearables market with fashionable high-tech textiles, advises Amanda Parkes.
Technology
Op-Ed | Partnerships Are Key to Tapping Wearable Tech
From 13th-century eyeglasses to modern-day yoga pants, fashion and technology have always been inextricably linked. But to tap the promise of wearable tech, we need to foster a new ecosystem of players, argues Ayse Ildeniz of Intel’s New Devices Group.
Op-Ed | Partnerships Are Key to Tapping Wearable Tech
From 13th-century eyeglasses to modern-day yoga pants, fashion and technology have always been inextricably linked. But to tap the promise of wearable tech, we need to foster a new ecosystem of players, argues Ayse Ildeniz of Intel’s New Devices Group.
The News in Brief
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.