The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
United States
Fashion Week
In New York, Sad Clowns, Bright Colours, Furry Dresses and More
Lynn Yaegar reports on New York Fashion Week, including Ralph Lauren, Khaite, Calvin Klein and more.
In New York, Sad Clowns, Bright Colours, Furry Dresses and More
Lynn Yaegar reports on New York Fashion Week, including Ralph Lauren, Khaite, Calvin Klein and more.
Sustainability
Why Wool Became a Flashpoint at New York Fashion Week
An altercation between CFDA president Steven Kolb and PETA protesters has become the week’s biggest news. Behind the scandal is a wider debate about why a material many view as a sustainability hero should be so controversial.
Why Wool Became a Flashpoint at New York Fashion Week
An altercation between CFDA president Steven Kolb and PETA protesters has become the week’s biggest news. Behind the scandal is a wider debate about why a material many view as a sustainability hero should be so controversial.
Retail
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.
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.
Fashion Week
Zane Li: How to Break Out as a Young Designer
The 25-year-old designer behind LII has gone from fashion graduate to LVMH Prize runner-up in three years. Now, he’s working on turning the buzz into a business.
Zane Li: How to Break Out as a Young Designer
The 25-year-old designer behind LII has gone from fashion graduate to LVMH Prize runner-up in three years. Now, he’s working on turning the buzz into a business.
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Fashion Week
‘Anything Is Possible’: Kai Cenat Collides Worlds of Fashion and Streaming
The livestreaming star’s new fashion line Vivet, debuted in New York on Saturday, owes aesthetic debts to Demna and Ye, but the spirit of community at the project’s core makes him more like Gen-Z’s answer to Virgil Abloh.
‘Anything Is Possible’: Kai Cenat Collides Worlds of Fashion and Streaming
The livestreaming star’s new fashion line Vivet, debuted in New York on Saturday, owes aesthetic debts to Demna and Ye, but the spirit of community at the project’s core makes him more like Gen-Z’s answer to Virgil Abloh.
Retail
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Sports
How Brands Brought the US Open Off the Court
While ticket prices have made the Grand Slam tournament more exclusive and less accessible to average fans, brands are stepping up to fill the void, creating tennis-themed experiences throughout the city.
How Brands Brought the US Open Off the Court
While ticket prices have made the Grand Slam tournament more exclusive and less accessible to average fans, brands are stepping up to fill the void, creating tennis-themed experiences throughout the city.
Fashion Week
Is Calvin Klein’s Collection Strategy Working?
It’s been a year and a half since the American denim and underwear giant hired another high-brow European designer to revive its runway line.
Is Calvin Klein’s Collection Strategy Working?
It’s been a year and a half since the American denim and underwear giant hired another high-brow European designer to revive its runway line.
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Fashion Week
How Henry Zankov Is Rewriting the DVF Wardrobe
The new designer’s Thursday debut bet on subtle updates to Diane von Furstenberg's most recognisable codes as he works to modernise and reignite demand for the iconic New York brand.
How Henry Zankov Is Rewriting the DVF Wardrobe
The new designer’s Thursday debut bet on subtle updates to Diane von Furstenberg's most recognisable codes as he works to modernise and reignite demand for the iconic New York brand.
Fashion Week
Ralph Lauren’s Not Looking Back
There was almost nothing nostalgic, reverential or expected about the wildly eclectic collection the senior statesman of American fashion showed on Wednesday, kicking off New York Fashion Week.
Ralph Lauren’s Not Looking Back
There was almost nothing nostalgic, reverential or expected about the wildly eclectic collection the senior statesman of American fashion showed on Wednesday, kicking off New York Fashion Week.
Luxury
US Resilience Is Keeping Luxury Brands Afloat. Can It Last?
Europe’s high-end fashion houses are riding a burst of AI-fuelled wealth creation in the US. But growing concentration of wealth and a shrinking pipeline of new aspirational luxury shoppers could test the strength of the market.
US Resilience Is Keeping Luxury Brands Afloat. Can It Last?
Europe’s high-end fashion houses are riding a burst of AI-fuelled wealth creation in the US. But growing concentration of wealth and a shrinking pipeline of new aspirational luxury shoppers could test the strength of the market.
Fashion Week
What to Look Out for at New York Fashion Week
Coach, Ralph Lauren, Henry Zankov’s Diane von Furstenberg debut, Veronica Leoni’s fourth show for Calvin Klein, Kai Cenat’s Vivet launch and Zane Li’s Lii are set to be closely watched.
What to Look Out for at New York Fashion Week
Coach, Ralph Lauren, Henry Zankov’s Diane von Furstenberg debut, Veronica Leoni’s fourth show for Calvin Klein, Kai Cenat’s Vivet launch and Zane Li’s Lii are set to be closely watched.
The News in Brief
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.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.