This Week in Fashion
LVMH Slide Signals No Quick End to Big Luxury’s Malaise
A steep sales decline at the sector bellwether’s core fashion and leather goods division, which houses Louis Vuitton and Dior, point to a long road ahead.
LVMH Slide Signals No Quick End to Big Luxury’s Malaise
A steep sales decline at the sector bellwether’s core fashion and leather goods division, which houses Louis Vuitton and Dior, point to a long road ahead.
If You Can’t Trust Loro Piana, Who Can You Trust?
This week, court documents linking the top-end brand to Chinese sweatshops outside Milan called the entire luxury sector’s credibility into question.
If You Can’t Trust Loro Piana, Who Can You Trust?
This week, court documents linking the top-end brand to Chinese sweatshops outside Milan called the entire luxury sector’s credibility into question.
Big Tech and Fashion Think They’ve Finally Figured Out Smart Glasses
Tech giants like Meta and Google are striking big deals and announcing new eyewear partnerships on smart glasses after a decade of failed attempts to make the devices fashionable.
Big Tech and Fashion Think They’ve Finally Figured Out Smart Glasses
Tech giants like Meta and Google are striking big deals and announcing new eyewear partnerships on smart glasses after a decade of failed attempts to make the devices fashionable.
How Lululemon’s Anti-Dupe Lawsuit Became Free Marketing for Costco
Unlike typical IP battles, Lululemon’s dispute with Costco is playing out in the court of public opinion — where consumers increasingly favour dupes over pricey originals.
How Lululemon’s Anti-Dupe Lawsuit Became Free Marketing for Costco
Unlike typical IP battles, Lululemon’s dispute with Costco is playing out in the court of public opinion — where consumers increasingly favour dupes over pricey originals.
What the Israel-Iran Conflict Could Mean for Fashion
While a ceasefire is in place, shipping, supply chains and consumer sentiment remain threatened as tensions in the Middle East persist.
What the Israel-Iran Conflict Could Mean for Fashion
While a ceasefire is in place, shipping, supply chains and consumer sentiment remain threatened as tensions in the Middle East persist.
Lessons in Make-Or-Break Costuming From the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Backlash
The online ire over the initial peeks at Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series about the tragic love story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is a case study on why it’s important to get costuming right on TV.
Lessons in Make-Or-Break Costuming From the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Backlash
The online ire over the initial peeks at Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series about the tragic love story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is a case study on why it’s important to get costuming right on TV.
Garment Workers Are at Risk. Fashion Can’t Afford to Look Away.
The Trump administration is rapidly stepping up immigration raids in US cities, touching off protests and legal challenges. Even if brands aren’t willing to weigh in publicly, they need a plan to support their workforce.
Garment Workers Are at Risk. Fashion Can’t Afford to Look Away.
The Trump administration is rapidly stepping up immigration raids in US cities, touching off protests and legal challenges. Even if brands aren’t willing to weigh in publicly, they need a plan to support their workforce.
Under Pressure: Can Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Survive?
With the industry in tariff paralysis and policymakers rolling back regulation, sustainable fashion advocates worry the movement is running out of steam.
Under Pressure: Can Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Survive?
With the industry in tariff paralysis and policymakers rolling back regulation, sustainable fashion advocates worry the movement is running out of steam.
Why Blockbuster Deals Are Back in Fashion
In an era of tariffs and turmoil, fashion’s boldest players are placing billion-dollar bets — and finding bargains in a high-risk, high-reward wave of M&A.
Why Blockbuster Deals Are Back in Fashion
In an era of tariffs and turmoil, fashion’s boldest players are placing billion-dollar bets — and finding bargains in a high-risk, high-reward wave of M&A.
A Slap on the Wrist Won’t Solve Luxury’s Sweatshops Problem
This week, Italy’s Competition Authority closed a probe into whether Dior misled consumers about working conditions at its suppliers without finding any wrongdoing. But a new case linking Valentino to poor labour practices suggests this is a problem that won’t go away easily.
A Slap on the Wrist Won’t Solve Luxury’s Sweatshops Problem
This week, Italy’s Competition Authority closed a probe into whether Dior misled consumers about working conditions at its suppliers without finding any wrongdoing. But a new case linking Valentino to poor labour practices suggests this is a problem that won’t go away easily.
Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?
As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.
Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?
As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.
Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems
The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.
Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems
The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.