Lululemon Hires Athleta Head in Management Shakeup
Maggie Gauger is joining Lululemon as chief product officer as new CEO Heidi O’Neill looks to revive sales.
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Raf Simons' Future Starts Here
He made a very clear statement about the Raf-ness of Simons, distilling all the elements — the fashion influences, the private passions — that have shaped and driven him for the near-quarter century he’s been in fashion.
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Refashioning the Fendi Man
Silvia Venturini Fendi took inspiration from Karl Lagerfeld's status as a suited icon, reflected in the unusual amount of black, the careful attention to shirt collars and the sportier pieces shot with metallic thread.
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Where Are Italy’s Fearless Wunderkinds?
In Milan, new names filled the schedule, but most of them lacked the ballsy fearlessness that made legends of the last generation, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Elegant Ambiguity on the Milan Runway
No. 21 and Pal Zileri merged couture fabrics and tailoring, while Emporio Armani showed one of its best collections in years.
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Prada's Monsters
Miuccia Prada's imagination of trashy horror films sparked her latest men's collection, which reflected her darkening mood in light of the times.
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In Milan, the Streetwear Bubble Has Officially Burst
At County of Milan, MGSM and DSquared2, change was afoot to different degrees, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Neil Barrett Pays Tribute to Punk
The designer is so scrupulously controlled that the merest flip of a wig can seem like a radical gesture. His 20th anniversary punk tribute let him cut loose a little.
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Versace’s Mysteries of Manhood
The collection brooded on the scattergun codes of modern masculinity with an orgy of quite gorgeous separates likely to hit their target.
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Marni’s Great Culture Clash
Francesco Risso’s collection — a seeming confrontation between youth and what he called ‘the puppet masters’ — laced his parody of power-dressing with psychedelia and subversion.
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A Nomadic Notion at Ermenegildo Zegna
The brand is built on sartorial tradition, but Alessandro Sartori’s aim with his new collection was clearcut: 'Nothing that recalls classic design.'
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At Pitti, Proof That Real Fashion Revolution Starts with Product
In an age of hype, Y/Project wunderkind Glenn Martens proved that genuine fashion innovation begins with the way things are made, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Dior Switches Paris Catwalk Date to Avoid 'Yellow Vest' Protests
The menswear show was initially planned for a Saturday, when protesters typically converge on Paris and other big cities across France.
The News in Brief
Levi’s Growth Slows After Marketing Misstep
The company lost out in its third quarter because of a decision to market baggy jeans over low rise, but still raised its sales outlook for the year.
Fast Retailing Annual Profit Jumps 32%, Beats Expectations
The Uniqlo owner hit a new record annual profit for the fifth year in a row, boosted by strong results in all regions.
Boots Acquired by Canada’s Weston Family for $8.9 Billion
The Westons agreed on Wednesday to buy the UK's Boots from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family, pledging to invest in the retailer's stores and online and expand healthcare services.
Vogue Arabia to Launch Annual Ball
The magazine’s inaugural ball will take place in November, the latest in a growing portfolio of live events hosted by publisher Condé Nast.
Lacoste Fired CEO Ahead of Paris Runway Show, Sources Say
The French tennis and lifestyle brand quietly fired its chief executive, Eric Vallat, shortly before the brand’s latest Paris fashion show, sources told Reuters.
Frasers Group Acquires 8.8% Stake in Under Armour
The move extends British company’s push into sports brands following a recent purchase of Puma stock.
US Luxury Spending Slows, Citi Data Shows
US credit card spending on luxury brands fell for a third consecutive month in September, according to data from Citi.