Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
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News & Analysis
Susan Wojcicki Has Transformed YouTube—But She Isn’t Done Yet
"To outmanoeuvre traditional TV—and secure Google’s future—YouTube’s CEO must satisfy homegrown creators, risk-averse advertisers, Hollywood celebs,
Susan Wojcicki Has Transformed YouTube—But She Isn’t Done Yet
"To outmanoeuvre traditional TV—and secure Google’s future—YouTube’s CEO must satisfy homegrown creators, risk-averse advertisers, Hollywood celebs,
News & Analysis
Fashion Goes to Hollywood
The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.
Fashion Goes to Hollywood
The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.
News & Analysis
Why Wealthy Shoppers Won't Buy Ivanka Trump’s Fashion
For the Ivanka Trump brand, fine jewellery has given way to mass-market merchandise sold via the online marketplaces of Walmart, Kmart, and Sears.
Why Wealthy Shoppers Won't Buy Ivanka Trump’s Fashion
For the Ivanka Trump brand, fine jewellery has given way to mass-market merchandise sold via the online marketplaces of Walmart, Kmart, and Sears.
News & Analysis
Lawsuit Claims Singer Thalia Failed to Promote Fashion Brand
NEW YORK, United States — A Mexican fashion retailer says superstar singer Thalia failed to promote her branded products while demanding diva-like
Lawsuit Claims Singer Thalia Failed to Promote Fashion Brand
NEW YORK, United States — A Mexican fashion retailer says superstar singer Thalia failed to promote her branded products while demanding diva-like
Marketing
In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity
South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?
In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity
South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?
Retail
Puma and Under Armour Trade Places
Puma's profits are reviving and its shares are surging — a mirror image to its similarly sized US rival, which is reeling from a sales slowdown and a stock slump.
Puma and Under Armour Trade Places
Puma's profits are reviving and its shares are surging — a mirror image to its similarly sized US rival, which is reeling from a sales slowdown and a stock slump.
News & Analysis
Meryl Streep Accuses Karl Lagerfeld of Spoiling her Oscars
Meryl Streep on Saturday accused designer Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her night at the Academy Awards ceremony by falsely accusing her of being paid to wear a gown on the Oscars red carpet.
Meryl Streep Accuses Karl Lagerfeld of Spoiling her Oscars
Meryl Streep on Saturday accused designer Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her night at the Academy Awards ceremony by falsely accusing her of being paid to wear a gown on the Oscars red carpet.
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Who’s Selling the First Daughter’s Fashion?
Following an acrimonious election and protests against Donald Trump and his policies, Ivanka Trump products have started vanishing from such stores as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and ShopStyle.
Who’s Selling the First Daughter’s Fashion?
Following an acrimonious election and protests against Donald Trump and his policies, Ivanka Trump products have started vanishing from such stores as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and ShopStyle.
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The Kate Young Effect
The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.
The Kate Young Effect
The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.
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How Celebrity Image-Makers Capitalise on the Red Carpet
Behind every carefully cultivated look, there is a series of deals that net stylists and their agents thousands of dollars.
How Celebrity Image-Makers Capitalise on the Red Carpet
Behind every carefully cultivated look, there is a series of deals that net stylists and their agents thousands of dollars.
News & Analysis
Why Fashion Will Learn to Love Melania Trump
Despite the fashion community's near-unanimous support of Hillary Clinton, it will not be able to ignore that America's future First Lady's style now has a global platform.
Why Fashion Will Learn to Love Melania Trump
Despite the fashion community's near-unanimous support of Hillary Clinton, it will not be able to ignore that America's future First Lady's style now has a global platform.
News & Analysis
Alexa Chung On Her New M&S Collection, Bake off and What's Keeping Her Up at Night
"Beyond fashion ‘It’ girl and surpassing ‘style icon’, there is Alexa Chung."
Alexa Chung On Her New M&S Collection, Bake off and What's Keeping Her Up at Night
"Beyond fashion ‘It’ girl and surpassing ‘style icon’, there is Alexa Chung."
The News in Brief
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.