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The Great Fashion Reset | Can Designer Revamps Save Fashion?

Brands are betting big on creative reboots across the luxury industry including Dior, Chanel, Gucci and more. But sticking the landing on an aesthetic refresh is easier said than done, and a new generation of creative directors face the same systemic challenges that stymied predecessors.

Luxury

The Great Fashion Reset | Can Designer Revamps Save Fashion?

Brands are betting big on creative reboots across the luxury industry including Dior, Chanel, Gucci and more. But sticking the landing on an aesthetic refresh is easier said than done, and a new generation of creative directors face the same systemic challenges that stymied predecessors.


Fashion Week

Paris Couture’s Life and Lifelessness

In a week of couture shows that often felt formulaic, Glenn Martens’ debut at Maison Margiela supplied bold new energy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Paris Couture’s Life and Lifelessness

In a week of couture shows that often felt formulaic, Glenn Martens’ debut at Maison Margiela supplied bold new energy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Demna and Balenciaga: A Beautiful Thing Is Over

He’s not quitting, he’s just moving on. But Wednesday’s show was a moment to celebrate one of fashion’s most indelible image makers, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

Demna and Balenciaga: A Beautiful Thing Is Over

He’s not quitting, he’s just moving on. But Wednesday’s show was a moment to celebrate one of fashion’s most indelible image makers, writes Tim Blanks.


Luxury

This Week: Paris Couture and Trump’s Tariffs

Both sides of fashion’s value equation will be put to the test in the coming days as couture houses flex their creative muscles and consumer prices hang in the balance pending trade deals between the US and major fashion manufacturing hubs.

Luxury

This Week: Paris Couture and Trump’s Tariffs

Both sides of fashion’s value equation will be put to the test in the coming days as couture houses flex their creative muscles and consumer prices hang in the balance pending trade deals between the US and major fashion manufacturing hubs.


Luxury

Fashion’s Musical Chairs Ends — With Men in Almost Every Seat.

There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Fashion’s Musical Chairs Ends — With Men in Almost Every Seat.

There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury

The Logic Behind Balenciaga’s Pierpaolo Piccioli Appointment

Kering has named the former Valentino designer known for his deft use of colour and sculptural couture to succeed Demna in an apparent reset at the Paris-based brand.

Luxury

The Logic Behind Balenciaga’s Pierpaolo Piccioli Appointment

Kering has named the former Valentino designer known for his deft use of colour and sculptural couture to succeed Demna in an apparent reset at the Paris-based brand.


Luxury

Balenciaga Names Nathalie Raynaud Deputy CEO

The Kering-owned fashion house is promoting its chief product officer as it prepares to open a new chapter under a new designer.

Luxury

Balenciaga Names Nathalie Raynaud Deputy CEO

The Kering-owned fashion house is promoting its chief product officer as it prepares to open a new chapter under a new designer.


Global Markets

The Most Audacious Fashion Collabs in China

From Bottega Veneta’s poetry pact to Rui Zhou’s sex toy tie-up, marketing partnerships are becoming increasingly bold and imaginative as brands try to reignite demand in the cooling China market.

Global Markets

The Most Audacious Fashion Collabs in China

From Bottega Veneta’s poetry pact to Rui Zhou’s sex toy tie-up, marketing partnerships are becoming increasingly bold and imaginative as brands try to reignite demand in the cooling China market.


Luxury

Kering’s Woes Deepen as Gucci Sales Tumble 25%

Group revenues fell 14 percent in the first quarter as Saint Laurent and Balenciaga also suffered from the downturn in luxury demand.

Luxury

Kering’s Woes Deepen as Gucci Sales Tumble 25%

Group revenues fell 14 percent in the first quarter as Saint Laurent and Balenciaga also suffered from the downturn in luxury demand.


Sports

Luxury Sneakers Lose Their ‘It’ Status

Just a few years ago, designer sneakers were an “it” item driving huge sales. Today the situation has changed, though they still have their place in luxury’s arsenal.

Sports

Luxury Sneakers Lose Their ‘It’ Status

Just a few years ago, designer sneakers were an “it” item driving huge sales. Today the situation has changed, though they still have their place in luxury’s arsenal.