Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
accessories
Financial Markets
Handbags, Apparel Hit as Trump Tariffs Target Consumers
The new list of products subject to duties has been expanded to target categories such as sporting goods and apparel items.
Handbags, Apparel Hit as Trump Tariffs Target Consumers
The new list of products subject to duties has been expanded to target categories such as sporting goods and apparel items.
Luxury
Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.
Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.
Financial Markets
Mansur Gavriel to Launch Men’s Line
Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur are expanding their cult label into men’s clothing and accessories.
Mansur Gavriel to Launch Men’s Line
Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur are expanding their cult label into men’s clothing and accessories.
News & Analysis
Richemont in Talks to Sell Lancel
The luxury-goods group is in talks to sell Lancel to Italian briefcase maker Piquadro, to put its struggling fashion and accessories business back on track.
Richemont in Talks to Sell Lancel
The luxury-goods group is in talks to sell Lancel to Italian briefcase maker Piquadro, to put its struggling fashion and accessories business back on track.
News & Analysis
Claire's Plans Bankruptcy, With Creditors Taking Over
The fashion accessories chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, according to sources.
Claire's Plans Bankruptcy, With Creditors Taking Over
The fashion accessories chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, according to sources.
Luxury
The Handbag Battlefield: Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada
How are luxury megabrands Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada evolving their strategies in the all-important women’s handbag war?
The Handbag Battlefield: Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada
How are luxury megabrands Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada evolving their strategies in the all-important women’s handbag war?
News & Analysis
Is Wandler the Next Street Style ‘It-Brand’?
This month, our Spotlight shines on Wandler, an Amsterdam-based leather goods brand whose bold, architectural handbags have attracted interest from global retailers in its first season.
Is Wandler the Next Street Style ‘It-Brand’?
This month, our Spotlight shines on Wandler, an Amsterdam-based leather goods brand whose bold, architectural handbags have attracted interest from global retailers in its first season.
Retail
The Psychology of Designer Handbags
Alexandra Shulman reflects on why shoppers invest so much emotionally and financially in one of the luxury industry's most powerful products.
The Psychology of Designer Handbags
Alexandra Shulman reflects on why shoppers invest so much emotionally and financially in one of the luxury industry's most powerful products.
Technology
With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution
The New Jersey-based start-up is bringing the awesome potential of synthetic biology to the fashion industry, unlocking powerful business, creative and public relations benefits.
With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution
The New Jersey-based start-up is bringing the awesome potential of synthetic biology to the fashion industry, unlocking powerful business, creative and public relations benefits.
News & Analysis
Three Instagram-Famous Bag Brands with a New Formula for Success
Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.
Three Instagram-Famous Bag Brands with a New Formula for Success
Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.
News & Analysis
Socks, Fashion's New Secret Weapon
Once the preserve of mass-market retailers and specialised hosiery firms, socks have become an accessible staple on fashion’s new frontier.
Socks, Fashion's New Secret Weapon
Once the preserve of mass-market retailers and specialised hosiery firms, socks have become an accessible staple on fashion’s new frontier.
News & Analysis
Stuart Vevers on Selena Gomez as His New Campaign Girl
"For the uninitiated, Gomez is the most followed person on Instagram with 122 million followers."
Stuart Vevers on Selena Gomez as His New Campaign Girl
"For the uninitiated, Gomez is the most followed person on Instagram with 122 million followers."
The News in Brief
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.
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.