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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Luxury
Valentino and Roman Couture
At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.
Valentino and Roman Couture
At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.
Luxury
Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux
Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.
Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux
Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.
Luxury
Gaultier's Fashion Career Feted in Paris Exhibition
Paris' first ever exhibition devoted to fashion's "enfant terrible" Jean-Paul Gaultier opens its doors on Wednesday, showcasing the French couturier's avant-garde creations as well as his childhood inspirations.
Gaultier's Fashion Career Feted in Paris Exhibition
Paris' first ever exhibition devoted to fashion's "enfant terrible" Jean-Paul Gaultier opens its doors on Wednesday, showcasing the French couturier's avant-garde creations as well as his childhood inspirations.
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Dior and Us
Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.
Dior and Us
Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.
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Galliano, McQueen and The Scent of Couture
Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: two new books on John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and the logic behind Viktor & Rolf's new focus on haute couture.
Galliano, McQueen and The Scent of Couture
Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: two new books on John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and the logic behind Viktor & Rolf's new focus on haute couture.
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At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo
Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.
At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo
Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.
News & Analysis
The Russians Aren’t Coming, the Russians Aren’t Coming
"It was not long ago that the Russians mobbed fashion week. In the last year, that is gone, kaput. The Russian buyers are not in the front row. The
The Russians Aren’t Coming, the Russians Aren’t Coming
"It was not long ago that the Russians mobbed fashion week. In the last year, that is gone, kaput. The Russian buyers are not in the front row. The
News & Analysis
Karl Lagerfeld Garden-Themed Show Raises a Smile for Chanel
“Couture-in-bloom theme in Paris as designer showcases floral ideas, keeping it modern to the last.”
Karl Lagerfeld Garden-Themed Show Raises a Smile for Chanel
“Couture-in-bloom theme in Paris as designer showcases floral ideas, keeping it modern to the last.”
Luxury
Galliano’s Return
In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.
Galliano’s Return
In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.
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Week in Review | John Galliano's Return to Fashion
LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion world found itself divided this week as Maison Martin Margiela, along with the brand's owner, the Italian
Week in Review | John Galliano's Return to Fashion
LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion world found itself divided this week as Maison Martin Margiela, along with the brand's owner, the Italian
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Chanel Recalls Le Corbusier in Glittering, Snow-White and Red Collection
PARIS, France — Fashion designers and architects are very different animals, but their eye for form and sculpture is the same, which may be why Karl
Chanel Recalls Le Corbusier in Glittering, Snow-White and Red Collection
PARIS, France — Fashion designers and architects are very different animals, but their eye for form and sculpture is the same, which may be why Karl
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Oscars Red Carpet: A Runway of Sharp Elbows and High Fashion Stakes
LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior
Oscars Red Carpet: A Runway of Sharp Elbows and High Fashion Stakes
LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior
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.