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Decoding Black Dandyism, the Theme of This Year’s Met Gala

‘It’s a sartorial style that asks questions about identity, representation, mobility – race, class, gender, sexuality and power,’ said Monica L. Miller, whose book ‘Slaves to Fashion’ inspired this year’s Met Gala and accompanying exhibition.

Decoding Black Dandyism, the Theme of This Year’s Met Gala

‘It’s a sartorial style that asks questions about identity, representation, mobility – race, class, gender, sexuality and power,’ said Monica L. Miller, whose book ‘Slaves to Fashion’ inspired this year’s Met Gala and accompanying exhibition.


Prada Posts Industry-Beating Growth Ahead of Versace Acquisition

The Milanese fashion company reported quarterly sales up 13 percent, outperforming key competitors in a difficult market as Miu Miu continued its surge.

Prada Posts Industry-Beating Growth Ahead of Versace Acquisition

The Milanese fashion company reported quarterly sales up 13 percent, outperforming key competitors in a difficult market as Miu Miu continued its surge.


Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?

Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.

Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?

Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.


Exclusive: Chanel Signs Kendrick Lamar as Brand Ambassador

The American musician’s unique blend of artistry, social commentary and provocation has generated cultural impact, commercial success and institutional recognition. Now, he’s starring in the French brand’s latest eyewear campaign.

Exclusive: Chanel Signs Kendrick Lamar as Brand Ambassador

The American musician’s unique blend of artistry, social commentary and provocation has generated cultural impact, commercial success and institutional recognition. Now, he’s starring in the French brand’s latest eyewear campaign.


This Week: Gucci and Shein Face Pricing Dilemmas

Kering reports results as its struggling brands weigh whether to raise prices to compensate for tariffs. Meanwhile, Shein and Temu plan to hike on Friday.

This Week: Gucci and Shein Face Pricing Dilemmas

Kering reports results as its struggling brands weigh whether to raise prices to compensate for tariffs. Meanwhile, Shein and Temu plan to hike on Friday.


Luxury’s New Pecking Order

This week, Dior tapped Jonathan Anderson to lead men’s fashion, Hermès briefly topped LVMH in terms of market share, and the ultra-wealthy solidified their status as the industry’s most effective driving force.

Luxury’s New Pecking Order

This week, Dior tapped Jonathan Anderson to lead men’s fashion, Hermès briefly topped LVMH in terms of market share, and the ultra-wealthy solidified their status as the industry’s most effective driving force.


Valentino Sales Slipped by 2% in 2024

Operating profit fell 22 percent as the group invested in overhauling its collections and image under new creative director Alessandro Michele.

Valentino Sales Slipped by 2% in 2024

Operating profit fell 22 percent as the group invested in overhauling its collections and image under new creative director Alessandro Michele.


In Uncertain Times, Ralph Lauren Embraces ’80s Excess

The brand’s autumn 2025 show harkened back to an earlier time when economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension were on Americans’ minds.

In Uncertain Times, Ralph Lauren Embraces ’80s Excess

The brand’s autumn 2025 show harkened back to an earlier time when economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension were on Americans’ minds.


Jonathan Anderson Confirmed at Dior Men

The star designer will show a June collection for the French mega-label’s men’s line, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said at the group's annual shareholders meeting Thursday.

Jonathan Anderson Confirmed at Dior Men

The star designer will show a June collection for the French mega-label’s men’s line, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said at the group's annual shareholders meeting Thursday.


Moncler Group Revenues Rise One Percent

Moncler Group’s first quarter sales rose 1 percent to €829 million ($943 million) up 1 percent year-on-year and just above analyst expectations.

Moncler Group Revenues Rise One Percent

Moncler Group’s first quarter sales rose 1 percent to €829 million ($943 million) up 1 percent year-on-year and just above analyst expectations.


Exclusive: Jean Paul Gaultier Names Duran Lantink Creative Director

The Puig-owned label is returning to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar after a decade of showing only couture, and tapping Dutch creator Lantink to design both lines.

Exclusive: Jean Paul Gaultier Names Duran Lantink Creative Director

The Puig-owned label is returning to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar after a decade of showing only couture, and tapping Dutch creator Lantink to design both lines.


Explainer: How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Luxury Fashion

The Trump administration’s radical changes to US trade policy won’t push retail prices up enough to directly dampen sales, but the effects on the global economy and consumer sentiment could seriously dent an industry still struggling to bounce back from a sharp downturn in demand.

Explainer: How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Luxury Fashion

The Trump administration’s radical changes to US trade policy won’t push retail prices up enough to directly dampen sales, but the effects on the global economy and consumer sentiment could seriously dent an industry still struggling to bounce back from a sharp downturn in demand.