Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
menswear
Retail
Hugo Boss Sees Chance of Returning to Profit Growth in 2017
After years of struggle, Hugo Boss is seeking to revive under the leadership of Mark Langer, the former finance chief who was promoted to chief executive officer in May.
Hugo Boss Sees Chance of Returning to Profit Growth in 2017
After years of struggle, Hugo Boss is seeking to revive under the leadership of Mark Langer, the former finance chief who was promoted to chief executive officer in May.
News & Analysis
African Menswear Goes Global
From the racks of Tokyo retailers to the showrooms of Pitti Uomo, African menswear brands are enjoying both critical and commercial acclaim.
African Menswear Goes Global
From the racks of Tokyo retailers to the showrooms of Pitti Uomo, African menswear brands are enjoying both critical and commercial acclaim.
Fashion Week
Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows
At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.
Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows
At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.
Fashion Week
What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.
What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.
News & Analysis
Report: Bonobos to Raise $100M
Bonobos is said to be in talks to raise $100 million in a deal valuing the company at roughly half a billion dollars.
Report: Bonobos to Raise $100M
Bonobos is said to be in talks to raise $100 million in a deal valuing the company at roughly half a billion dollars.
News & Analysis
H&M Trades Beckham for Weeknd in Push for Younger Shoppers
A near five-year partnership with Beckham, 41, will end this fall, Stockholm-based H&M said Wednesday.
H&M Trades Beckham for Weeknd in Push for Younger Shoppers
A near five-year partnership with Beckham, 41, will end this fall, Stockholm-based H&M said Wednesday.
News & Analysis
Is Silicon Valley Taking Menswear More Seriously?
"As menswear spending increases, a new generation of startups hopes to dress the modern male."
Is Silicon Valley Taking Menswear More Seriously?
"As menswear spending increases, a new generation of startups hopes to dress the modern male."
News & Analysis
The Great Creative Director Experiment Continues...
"With Justin O'Shea 's shock departure after only seven months at the helm of Brioni, we ask the industry experts what makes a great creative
The Great Creative Director Experiment Continues...
"With Justin O'Shea 's shock departure after only seven months at the helm of Brioni, we ask the industry experts what makes a great creative
Luxury
Justin O'Shea Exits Brioni
O'Shea was appointed creative director of the Kering-owned fashion house in March of this year.
Justin O'Shea Exits Brioni
O'Shea was appointed creative director of the Kering-owned fashion house in March of this year.
News & Analysis
Never Rent An Ugly Tux Again: These Startups Want To Disrupt Men's Wearhouse
"The Black Tux and Combatant Gentlemen are trying to drag men's suiting into the 21st century."
Never Rent An Ugly Tux Again: These Startups Want To Disrupt Men's Wearhouse
"The Black Tux and Combatant Gentlemen are trying to drag men's suiting into the 21st century."
Luxury
The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.
The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.
Retail
With Kithland, Ronnie Fieg Presents His Ultimate Collaboration
Streetwear wunderkind and Kith founder Ronnie Fieg made his official New York Fashion Week debut with Kithland, a sprawling multi-faceted ‘experience’ that coincided with the launch of a new space at luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman.
With Kithland, Ronnie Fieg Presents His Ultimate Collaboration
Streetwear wunderkind and Kith founder Ronnie Fieg made his official New York Fashion Week debut with Kithland, a sprawling multi-faceted ‘experience’ that coincided with the launch of a new space at luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman.
The News in Brief
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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.