This Week in Fashion
The Fashion Fallout From the UK’s Wild Week, Explained
UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget threw the country’s financial markets into a tailspin, and fashion is feeling the effects.
The Fashion Fallout From the UK’s Wild Week, Explained
UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget threw the country’s financial markets into a tailspin, and fashion is feeling the effects.
What Nordstrom’s ‘Poison Pill’ Says About the State of US Department Stores
The Seattle-based retailer made headlines this week with a shareholder plan that would fend off hostile takeovers. But unwanted suitors may be the least of its problems.
What Nordstrom’s ‘Poison Pill’ Says About the State of US Department Stores
The Seattle-based retailer made headlines this week with a shareholder plan that would fend off hostile takeovers. But unwanted suitors may be the least of its problems.
Climate Change Is Making Fashion’s Supply Chain Problems Worse
From floods in Pakistan to drought in Texas, extreme weather is mixing with political upheaval, economic challenges and trade tensions to threaten cotton supply.
Climate Change Is Making Fashion’s Supply Chain Problems Worse
From floods in Pakistan to drought in Texas, extreme weather is mixing with political upheaval, economic challenges and trade tensions to threaten cotton supply.
What Europe’s Energy Crisis Means for Fashion
Skyrocketing power prices are hurting consumers, threatening brands and retailers, and adding new pressures to the industry’s already fragile supply chains. For some, the result could be worse than Covid.
What Europe’s Energy Crisis Means for Fashion
Skyrocketing power prices are hurting consumers, threatening brands and retailers, and adding new pressures to the industry’s already fragile supply chains. For some, the result could be worse than Covid.
Why Luxury Brands Can’t Ignore the Recession Threat Forever
High-end brands continue to report record sales and profits, even as mass retailers trim their outlooks for the autumn and winter. Can it last?
Why Luxury Brands Can’t Ignore the Recession Threat Forever
High-end brands continue to report record sales and profits, even as mass retailers trim their outlooks for the autumn and winter. Can it last?
Will the Farfetch-YNAP Deal Work? It’s Complicated.
Richemont sold a big stake in loss-making Yoox Net-a-Porter to rival Farfetch, giving the fashion platform a major boost. But it’s hard to make money in online luxury, where the path to profitability remains challenging.
Will the Farfetch-YNAP Deal Work? It’s Complicated.
Richemont sold a big stake in loss-making Yoox Net-a-Porter to rival Farfetch, giving the fashion platform a major boost. But it’s hard to make money in online luxury, where the path to profitability remains challenging.
Why Eileen Fisher’s Approach to Sustainable Fashion Works
And how other brands can emulate it.
What Designers Can Learn From Issey Miyake
There are profound lessons for fashion designers around the world embedded in the life and work of the Japanese innovator, whose death was announced this week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
What Designers Can Learn From Issey Miyake
There are profound lessons for fashion designers around the world embedded in the life and work of the Japanese innovator, whose death was announced this week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
When a Beauty Business Buys a Fashion Brand, It’s Rarely About the Clothes
Estée Lauder Companies is reportedly in talks to buy Tom Ford at a $3 billion valuation. But does it make sense for a beauty conglomerate to get into the fashion game?
When a Beauty Business Buys a Fashion Brand, It’s Rarely About the Clothes
Estée Lauder Companies is reportedly in talks to buy Tom Ford at a $3 billion valuation. But does it make sense for a beauty conglomerate to get into the fashion game?
J.Crew’s and Gap’s Comeback Playbooks Couldn’t Be More Different. Only One Is Working
Last year, the American retailers hired big fashion names to breathe life into their brands. But as the collections released this week show, the similarities end there.
J.Crew’s and Gap’s Comeback Playbooks Couldn’t Be More Different. Only One Is Working
Last year, the American retailers hired big fashion names to breathe life into their brands. But as the collections released this week show, the similarities end there.
It’s Time for Fashion Brands to Exit Russia
H&M’s decision to permanently close its Russian stores is a signal that fashion brands can no longer take a wait-and-see approach to the war in Ukraine.
It’s Time for Fashion Brands to Exit Russia
H&M’s decision to permanently close its Russian stores is a signal that fashion brands can no longer take a wait-and-see approach to the war in Ukraine.
The Post-Pandemic CEO Shakeup
From Gap to Chanel, big fashion brands are shaking up the top job, as the industry puts some of its Covid-era problems behind it and prepares for a new set of challenges, including an economic downturn.
The Post-Pandemic CEO Shakeup
From Gap to Chanel, big fashion brands are shaking up the top job, as the industry puts some of its Covid-era problems behind it and prepares for a new set of challenges, including an economic downturn.