Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
models
News & Analysis
Nathan Westling's First Interview
"Over the past six months the model once known as Natalie Westling has been changing over, moving chemicals, pronouns, identifications and
Nathan Westling's First Interview
"Over the past six months the model once known as Natalie Westling has been changing over, moving chemicals, pronouns, identifications and
News & Analysis
Amber Valletta on How Instagram Has Changed Modeling for Good
"I still don’t know if the numbers translate and it creates a lot of trolls, bullying and bad attitudes."
Amber Valletta on How Instagram Has Changed Modeling for Good
"I still don’t know if the numbers translate and it creates a lot of trolls, bullying and bad attitudes."
Technology
End of the Model Agency as We Know It?
New digital apps are providing some of the services offered by traditional agencies at much lower commissions.
End of the Model Agency as We Know It?
New digital apps are providing some of the services offered by traditional agencies at much lower commissions.
News & Analysis
Be Well Collective Prepares Models for the Fashion Week Gauntlet
From nutritional education to getting a better night’s sleep, Sarah Ann Macklin’s not-for-profit aims to equip the industry with a practical toolkit for dealing with the day-to-day pressures of the fashion sector.
Be Well Collective Prepares Models for the Fashion Week Gauntlet
From nutritional education to getting a better night’s sleep, Sarah Ann Macklin’s not-for-profit aims to equip the industry with a practical toolkit for dealing with the day-to-day pressures of the fashion sector.
News & Analysis
Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'
From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.
Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'
From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.
News & Analysis
What Must Fashion Do to Safeguard Models?
In the post #MeToo era, the industry has gained momentum in its race to protect models. But how far has it come in recent years?
What Must Fashion Do to Safeguard Models?
In the post #MeToo era, the industry has gained momentum in its race to protect models. But how far has it come in recent years?
Media
Secrets of the Supermodel Trade
Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.
Secrets of the Supermodel Trade
Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.
News & Analysis
Fashion’s Year of Reckoning: Have We Learned Anything?
Nine months after the rise of fashion’s own #MeToo movement casting director James Scully, Model Alliance founder Sara Ziff and supermodel-turned-activist Karen Elson take stock.
Fashion’s Year of Reckoning: Have We Learned Anything?
Nine months after the rise of fashion’s own #MeToo movement casting director James Scully, Model Alliance founder Sara Ziff and supermodel-turned-activist Karen Elson take stock.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Storefronts, the Rise of CGI Models
This week, Amazon launches a platform for small and medium-sized businesses, while virtual influencers challenge the status quo of the modelling industry.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Storefronts, the Rise of CGI Models
This week, Amazon launches a platform for small and medium-sized businesses, while virtual influencers challenge the status quo of the modelling industry.
News & Analysis
Talent Agencies Split on Promoting Underage Models
A shift is underway in the modelling world as agencies, publishers and fashion brands are vowing to only work with 18-and-over models. But not everyone is on the same page.
Talent Agencies Split on Promoting Underage Models
A shift is underway in the modelling world as agencies, publishers and fashion brands are vowing to only work with 18-and-over models. But not everyone is on the same page.
Sustainability
Social Goods | The Case Against Underage Models, Criticisms Over Nike's Balaclava
This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'
Social Goods | The Case Against Underage Models, Criticisms Over Nike's Balaclava
This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'
News & Analysis
Soon, the Most Beautiful People in the World May No Longer Be Human
"Virtual models are just the beginning of the avatar revolution, some industry observers say."
Soon, the Most Beautiful People in the World May No Longer Be Human
"Virtual models are just the beginning of the avatar revolution, some industry observers say."
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.