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The Week Ahead

Your scannable cheat sheet to the coming week in fashion and beauty.

This Week: Back to School for American Teens, Back to Work for European Luxury

For the first time in a while, kids will be wearing something other than Nikes when they arrive back on campus.

This Week: Back to School for American Teens, Back to Work for European Luxury

For the first time in a while, kids will be wearing something other than Nikes when they arrive back on campus.


This Week: Fashion Is Everywhere at the US Open

There have always been tie-ins to the sport, but never like at this week’s tournament.

This Week: Fashion Is Everywhere at the US Open

There have always been tie-ins to the sport, but never like at this week’s tournament.


This Week: Off-Price’s Moment to Shine

Rising prices and a gloomy economic outlook are usually good news for discount retailers. The two biggest US players in the space, T.J. Maxx and Ross, report results this week.

This Week: Off-Price’s Moment to Shine

Rising prices and a gloomy economic outlook are usually good news for discount retailers. The two biggest US players in the space, T.J. Maxx and Ross, report results this week.


This Week: How Far Does the Power of Brand Go?

On Running and Tapestry report earnings this week amid rising inflation and cautious consumers. Following strong performances from Ralph Lauren and E.l.f. Beauty, these results will continue to test whether brand power is a match for economic uncertainty.

This Week: How Far Does the Power of Brand Go?

On Running and Tapestry report earnings this week amid rising inflation and cautious consumers. Following strong performances from Ralph Lauren and E.l.f. Beauty, these results will continue to test whether brand power is a match for economic uncertainty.


This Week: The Aftermath of Liberation Day 2.0

Trump’s tariffs are (probably) going into effect for real on Aug. 7. Meanwhile, Shiseido, E.l.f. and other beauty giants report results in a sluggish market.

This Week: The Aftermath of Liberation Day 2.0

Trump’s tariffs are (probably) going into effect for real on Aug. 7. Meanwhile, Shiseido, E.l.f. and other beauty giants report results in a sluggish market.


This Week: Countdown to Fashion’s Tariff Shock

Sweeping new tariffs are set to take effect Aug. 1. Even if last-minute deals are struck, the fallout — from rising prices to businesses exiting the US market — will be long-lasting.

This Week: Countdown to Fashion’s Tariff Shock

Sweeping new tariffs are set to take effect Aug. 1. Even if last-minute deals are struck, the fallout — from rising prices to businesses exiting the US market — will be long-lasting.


This Week: What’s Ailing Louis Vuitton?

LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny.

This Week: What’s Ailing Louis Vuitton?

LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny.


This Week: Can Richemont Keep the Jewellery Boom Going?

The Swiss owner of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and other brands has avoided the luxury slump. Sluggish watch sales and local competition in China threaten to spoil the party.

This Week: Can Richemont Keep the Jewellery Boom Going?

The Swiss owner of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and other brands has avoided the luxury slump. Sluggish watch sales and local competition in China threaten to spoil the party.


This Week: Paris Couture and Trump’s Tariffs

Both sides of fashion’s value equation will be put to the test in the coming days as couture houses flex their creative muscles and consumer prices hang in the balance pending trade deals between the US and major fashion manufacturing hubs.

This Week: Paris Couture and Trump’s Tariffs

Both sides of fashion’s value equation will be put to the test in the coming days as couture houses flex their creative muscles and consumer prices hang in the balance pending trade deals between the US and major fashion manufacturing hubs.


This Week: Fashion’s Back-to-School Dilemma

Retailers will need to prepare for the $11 billion summer shopping season without fully understanding what tariffs will be in place, or how much parents and students are willing to spend.

This Week: Fashion’s Back-to-School Dilemma

Retailers will need to prepare for the $11 billion summer shopping season without fully understanding what tariffs will be in place, or how much parents and students are willing to spend.


This Week: Nike’s Earnings and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut

In their own ways, both companies will provide major updates on how they plan to win back customers.

This Week: Nike’s Earnings and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut

In their own ways, both companies will provide major updates on how they plan to win back customers.


This Week: Fashion Tries to Ignore the News

The industry’s newfound political neutrality is being tested. Meanwhile, fresh retail sales figures and trade negotiations will clarify the outlook for the rest of the year.

This Week: Fashion Tries to Ignore the News

The industry’s newfound political neutrality is being tested. Meanwhile, fresh retail sales figures and trade negotiations will clarify the outlook for the rest of the year.