Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.

See all the looks from Giles Deacon Couture's Autumn/Winter 2016 collection.

See all the looks from Giles Deacon Couture's Autumn/Winter 2016 collection.

See all the looks from Ralph & Russo's Autumn/Winter 2016 couture collection.

See all the looks from Ralph & Russo's Autumn/Winter 2016 couture collection.

In the confluence of what looked like repurposed bits and pieces, artisanal ingenuity and experimental construction, this collection felt like the best marriage yet of Margiela and Galliano.

In the confluence of what looked like repurposed bits and pieces, artisanal ingenuity and experimental construction, this collection felt like the best marriage yet of Margiela and Galliano.

A charming couture presentation reminds us that fashion is ultimately all about the hand.

A charming couture presentation reminds us that fashion is ultimately all about the hand.

See all the looks from Iris van Herpen's Autumn 2016 couture collection.

See all the looks from Iris van Herpen's Autumn 2016 couture collection.

Donatella has done such a brilliant job of bringing the house’s ready-to-wear collections down to this island earth that her couture couldn’t help but disappoint.

Donatella has done such a brilliant job of bringing the house’s ready-to-wear collections down to this island earth that her couture couldn’t help but disappoint.

As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.

As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.

The absolute confidence with which Armani delivered such a message was awe-inspiring — but that means he won't always please everyone.

The absolute confidence with which Armani delivered such a message was awe-inspiring — but that means he won't always please everyone.

This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.

This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.

The collection was an exquisite blend of streamlined, sculptural shapes and rococo flourishes.

The collection was an exquisite blend of streamlined, sculptural shapes and rococo flourishes.

In a bold move, Dior endorses two designers from the studio. And they rise to the challenge.

In a bold move, Dior endorses two designers from the studio. And they rise to the challenge.

France's fashion federation is ratcheting up security at ready-to-wear shows during next week's Paris Fashion Week in the wake of November's attacks.

France's fashion federation is ratcheting up security at ready-to-wear shows during next week's Paris Fashion Week in the wake of November's attacks.
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