Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
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How Are Design Graduates Showcasing Their Work?
"Quarantine has created both challenges and opportunities for fashion grads."
As Neiman Marcus Navigates Bankruptcy, What Happens to Bergdorf Goodman?
"The high temples of New York fashion are thinning out."
The US Shopping Mall Was Already in Trouble — Then Came Covid-19
"The pandemic is hammering the biggest tenants of US malls."
What to Expect When Non-Essential UK Shops Reopen
"Stores to follow example of supermarket and DIY chains when some open again in June."
Reselling Clothes: A Strategic Moneymaker During Coronavirus
"Internet marketplaces like eBay, Poshmark and Depop have reported an uptick."
Can Mystery Thrifting Save Fashion’s Waste Problem?
"The most sustainable way to shop is to buy clothes that already exist."
Saying Goodbye to Jeffrey
"A designer boutique that shaped a moment in Manhattan retail."
How Supplier Collaboration Could Reverse Apparel's Nose Dive
"Stakeholders envision a future where demand drives fashion supply chains."
3 Behavioural Trends That Will Reshape Our Post-Covid-19 World
"The pandemic has led to radical — and rapid — shifts in consumer behaviour."
How Will Fashion Houses Present Their Collections After the Confinement?
"Fashion houses are beginning to think about what will happen after Covid-19."
The Professionals Whose Job It Is to Wear Your Clothes Before You Do
"Field testing is becoming a more lucrative step in the product development process."
Fashion Designer Showcases the Future of the Runway With 3D Models
"Anifa Mvuemba gave a preview of what catwalks might look like in a post-pandemic world."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
EssilorLuxottica Starts Buyback to Bolster Stock After Heir Exit
The brand plans to buy back more than €800 million ($932 million) of stock, seeking to bolster investor confidence after a slide in its shares and the exit of an heir of the eyewear maker’s founder from his management roles.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.
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.