Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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Fashion Week
In New York, Practicality and Pragmatism
At a challenging time for the industry and the world at large, brands focused on serving their clients’ needs for comfort, a source of power, specialness and of course — things to buy.
In New York, Practicality and Pragmatism
At a challenging time for the industry and the world at large, brands focused on serving their clients’ needs for comfort, a source of power, specialness and of course — things to buy.
Fashion Week
Calvin Klein’s Collection Comeback Continues
Three seasons in, Veronica Leoni’s take on Calvin Klein remains rooted in tailored minimalism, though this time, she revisited the brand’s provocative past, too.
Calvin Klein’s Collection Comeback Continues
Three seasons in, Veronica Leoni’s take on Calvin Klein remains rooted in tailored minimalism, though this time, she revisited the brand’s provocative past, too.
Luxury
New York Fashion Week’s Identity Crisis
New York’s runways were once the industry’s ultimate marketing platform. Many brands are realising there are other ways to reach customers — with a better ROI.
New York Fashion Week’s Identity Crisis
New York’s runways were once the industry’s ultimate marketing platform. Many brands are realising there are other ways to reach customers — with a better ROI.
Fashion Week
Rachel Scott’s Version of the Proenza Schouler Woman
The designer showed her first full collection — filled with relaxed suits and dresses and skirts twisting against perfection — for the New York brand after its founders departed for LVMH’s Loewe.
Rachel Scott’s Version of the Proenza Schouler Woman
The designer showed her first full collection — filled with relaxed suits and dresses and skirts twisting against perfection — for the New York brand after its founders departed for LVMH’s Loewe.
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Fashion Week
Ralph Lauren Continues Its Winter Marketing Blitz at Home
Following a buzzy menswear show in Milan and outfitting Team USA for the Winter Olympics, Ralph Lauren returned home to New York City to present its latest womenswear collection, a key growth area for the brand.
Ralph Lauren Continues Its Winter Marketing Blitz at Home
Following a buzzy menswear show in Milan and outfitting Team USA for the Winter Olympics, Ralph Lauren returned home to New York City to present its latest womenswear collection, a key growth area for the brand.
Retail
US Senator Calls for Federal Investigations of Shein and Temu
Republican Senator Tom Cotton has asked the US departments of Justice and Homeland Security to investigate the Chinese companies for alleged wide-scale intellectual property theft and counterfeiting.
US Senator Calls for Federal Investigations of Shein and Temu
Republican Senator Tom Cotton has asked the US departments of Justice and Homeland Security to investigate the Chinese companies for alleged wide-scale intellectual property theft and counterfeiting.
Beauty
Kering Plans to Sell $4 Billion Beauty Division to L’Oréal
A deal would be an early move by new Kering CEO Luca de Meo to revive the luxury giant’s fortunes.
Kering Plans to Sell $4 Billion Beauty Division to L’Oréal
A deal would be an early move by new Kering CEO Luca de Meo to revive the luxury giant’s fortunes.
Fashion Week
Can New York Fashion Meet the Moment?
At New York Fashion Week, designers offered aesthetic antidotes to a troubled time with everything from chic sobriety to take-no-prisoners glamour, writes Lynn Yaeger.
Can New York Fashion Meet the Moment?
At New York Fashion Week, designers offered aesthetic antidotes to a troubled time with everything from chic sobriety to take-no-prisoners glamour, writes Lynn Yaeger.
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Fashion Week
At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells
At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.
At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells
At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.
Luxury
Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More
At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.
Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More
At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.
Retail
Uniqlo Founder Says US May Suffer Most From Tariffs
At an event in New York, Tadashi Yanai said it’s the US that could suffer most from the economic impact of its global trade war.
Uniqlo Founder Says US May Suffer Most From Tariffs
At an event in New York, Tadashi Yanai said it’s the US that could suffer most from the economic impact of its global trade war.
Beauty
At the US Open, Beauty Wants to Play With the Pros
Marketing to players has become big business as the athletes themselves become bigger tastemakers, prompting salons and brands to offer their services to the cream of the crop.
At the US Open, Beauty Wants to Play With the Pros
Marketing to players has become big business as the athletes themselves become bigger tastemakers, prompting salons and brands to offer their services to the cream of the crop.
The News in Brief
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.