Dutch Eyewear Chain Hans Anders Halts Sale of Meta Glasses, Citing Privacy Concerns
A growing Dutch outcry over the glasses mirrors a broader backlash against smart glasses equipped with cameras.
streetwear
Luxury
What's Next for Virgil Abloh?
The Off-White founder has become one the buzziest designers in fashion who has made no secret of his end goal: to take the creative reins at a European luxury house.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Forever 21's Sweatshops, Is Moisturiser Harming the Environment?
This week, garment factories in Los Angeles underpay their workers, and palm oil in beauty products is linked to greenhouse gases.
News & Analysis
Virgil Abloh Speaks on Major Nike Partnership
The Off-White designer has reconstructed 10 iconic Nike models, including the Air Jordan 1, Hyperdunk and AirVaporMax in what some see as a promising ‘comeback’ play for the sportswear giant.
News & Analysis
Is Streetwear the New Americana?
"It's totally appropriate for streetwear tropes to affect things as pure and untouched as Americana."
Luxury
Can Streetwear Collaborations Make Luxury Brands Cooler?
In search of newness and cool, luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger are collaborating with streetwear labels such as Supreme, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Vetements.
Luxury
How Luxury Came to Love Streetwear Sites
To reach millennials, luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton are partnering with influential streetwear sites Highsnobiety and Hypebeast.
News & Analysis
How Slam Jam's Blend of Commerce and Culture Sells Streetwear
Luca Benini’s ability to imbue products with cultural meaning has made Slam Jam — a diverse enterprise that includes distribution for Stüssy, Carhartt WIP and Nike — a powerful force in streetwear.
News & Analysis
How Palace Skateboards Broke America
"In the space of eight years, founder Lev Tanju 's brand has gone from being Supreme's scrappy London sibling to a worldwide cultural force."
News & Analysis
How Facebook Groups Fill the Void Left by Streetwear Forums
"Facebook is fostering some of the most close-knit communities in sneaker and streetwear culture today."
News & Analysis
"It's Not About Clothes": Bobby Hundreds Explains Why Streetwear Is a Culture Not an Industry
"Bobby Hundreds asks insiders, like Virgil Abloh, Jeff Staple, and Erik Brunetti, how they define streetwear."
Luxury
LVMH-Supreme Acquisition Rumours Unfounded
Rumours on Thursday alleged that LVMH had acquired Supreme for $500 million, but the report was shot down by sources close to both companies.
News & Analysis
Kith Hires Influencer Emily Oberg to Ramp Up Women’s Business
Tapping into her rabid following of streetwear enthusiasts, the former Complex on-camera anchor has been tasked with honing the female point of view for Ronnie Fieg's sneaker empire.
The News in Brief
Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
Sycamore Said to Near Deal to Sell Boots
The private equity firm is nearing a deal, valued at $9 billion, to sell the UK health and beauty retail business to the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family, a source told Bloomberg.
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Luca de Meo Says Italy Remains Key, Rules Out Production Shift
The Kering CEO also denied any interest in buying a minority stake in Armani, adding that the group was focusing on other challenges.
H&M, Adidas and Inditex Back New Effort to Address ‘Waste Colonialism’
The new initiative will explore how the industry can take responsibility for the millions of used and unsold garments exported to secondhand markets around the world.
Dyson’s $499 AI Toothbrush Sees Rocky Debut
The UK firm blamed a production error resulting in ‘water seepage’ for the disappearance of its newly launched camera-equipped toothbrush from stores.
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.