Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Michael Kors Broods on Longevity
Seeking a sense of security and comfort, Kors sold the joy of wide-open spaces as efficiently as he’s always plugged his Hollywood-spiked revisions of Americana.
Michael Kors Broods on Longevity
Seeking a sense of security and comfort, Kors sold the joy of wide-open spaces as efficiently as he’s always plugged his Hollywood-spiked revisions of Americana.
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At Marc Jacobs, Storytelling Through Movement
Scaling the heights of American fashion. That’s exactly where Jacobs was headed once again.
At Marc Jacobs, Storytelling Through Movement
Scaling the heights of American fashion. That’s exactly where Jacobs was headed once again.
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The Verdict on New York Fashion Week
The sparse schedule was crushing, as was the lack of new ideas. But if America’s premier fashion showcase has indeed hit bottom, there’s nothing to do but evolve and nowhere to go but up.
The Verdict on New York Fashion Week
The sparse schedule was crushing, as was the lack of new ideas. But if America’s premier fashion showcase has indeed hit bottom, there’s nothing to do but evolve and nowhere to go but up.
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At Gabriela Hearst, Precious Thrift and Practicality
It was an intriguing introduction to her latest paean to sophisticated sustainability.
At Gabriela Hearst, Precious Thrift and Practicality
It was an intriguing introduction to her latest paean to sophisticated sustainability.
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Gothic Glam at Anna Sui
The charm and humour that illuminate her work were in full effect, but there was also a rich seam of sultry slink.
Gothic Glam at Anna Sui
The charm and humour that illuminate her work were in full effect, but there was also a rich seam of sultry slink.
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Proenza Schouler’s New Reality
The collection just didn’t crackle, something that would have been welcome at this down-and-dreary New York Fashion Week.
Proenza Schouler’s New Reality
The collection just didn’t crackle, something that would have been welcome at this down-and-dreary New York Fashion Week.
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What Comes After Barneys and Opening Ceremony?
In New York, designers reckon with how and where to sell their wares.
What Comes After Barneys and Opening Ceremony?
In New York, designers reckon with how and where to sell their wares.
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Visual Metaphors at Tory Burch
The designer is reaching for something. Let’s hope she finds it.
Visual Metaphors at Tory Burch
The designer is reaching for something. Let’s hope she finds it.
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If New York Fashion Is Burning, Who Will Rise From the Ashes?
The absence of big names like Tom Ford and Ralph Lauren means young designers have an opportunity this week. They shouldn’t squander it.
If New York Fashion Is Burning, Who Will Rise From the Ashes?
The absence of big names like Tom Ford and Ralph Lauren means young designers have an opportunity this week. They shouldn’t squander it.
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Armani's Starry World
The designer has an irritating propensity for rendering his models uniform.
Armani's Starry World
The designer has an irritating propensity for rendering his models uniform.
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A Dream of Defiance at Margiela
The raw apocalyptic glamour of the show was also a perverse tutorial in the art and craft of clothes-making.
A Dream of Defiance at Margiela
The raw apocalyptic glamour of the show was also a perverse tutorial in the art and craft of clothes-making.
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Jean Paul Gaultier Bids Fashion Farewell
The original enfant terrible retired with a delirious smorgasbord of the androgyny, corsetry, sailor stripes, tattoos, slashed tailoring and sex he was best known for.
Jean Paul Gaultier Bids Fashion Farewell
The original enfant terrible retired with a delirious smorgasbord of the androgyny, corsetry, sailor stripes, tattoos, slashed tailoring and sex he was best known for.
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.