Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
models
News & Analysis
LVMH and Kering Join Forces to Ban Underweight and Underage Models
The two conglomerates said they had signed a charter for "the well-being of models" that also forbids using girls under the age of 16 to pose as adults for shows or shoots.
LVMH and Kering Join Forces to Ban Underweight and Underage Models
The two conglomerates said they had signed a charter for "the well-being of models" that also forbids using girls under the age of 16 to pose as adults for shows or shoots.
News & Analysis
L'Oréal Sacks Transgender Model After Comments on White People
The French cosmetics giant terminated a contract with its first transgender model after she described all white people as racist on Facebook.
L'Oréal Sacks Transgender Model After Comments on White People
The French cosmetics giant terminated a contract with its first transgender model after she described all white people as racist on Facebook.
Media
Models, the New Power Publishers
Social media has turned fashion models into powerful digital publishers, some of whom have far larger audiences than brands or traditional magazines.
Models, the New Power Publishers
Social media has turned fashion models into powerful digital publishers, some of whom have far larger audiences than brands or traditional magazines.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Lucky Blue Smith Joins IMG, Giambattista Valli and Artémis
In today's News Bites, Lucky Blue Smith joins the IMG roster, while Artémis secures a minority stake in Giambattista Valli.
News Bites | Lucky Blue Smith Joins IMG, Giambattista Valli and Artémis
In today's News Bites, Lucky Blue Smith joins the IMG roster, while Artémis secures a minority stake in Giambattista Valli.
News & Analysis
How Richard Avedon Redefined Beauty with “Dovima with Elephants”— and What Happened Next
"The Queens-born model Dovima became the template for high fashion in the 1950s, before her American Dream tale turned tragic."
How Richard Avedon Redefined Beauty with “Dovima with Elephants”— and What Happened Next
"The Queens-born model Dovima became the template for high fashion in the 1950s, before her American Dream tale turned tragic."
News & Analysis
Top Modelling Agencies Move to LA as 'Hollywood-Adjacent' Talent Flocks to Fashion
"Steven Spielberg's daughter, Mel Gibson's son and Paris Jackson are among the talents joining agencies IMG, Wilhelmina and more setting up shop in
Top Modelling Agencies Move to LA as 'Hollywood-Adjacent' Talent Flocks to Fashion
"Steven Spielberg's daughter, Mel Gibson's son and Paris Jackson are among the talents joining agencies IMG, Wilhelmina and more setting up shop in
News & Analysis
The Kendall Jenner Effect: How Long Can it Last?
Commercial tie-ups with the super-influencer may soon yield diminishing returns.
The Kendall Jenner Effect: How Long Can it Last?
Commercial tie-ups with the super-influencer may soon yield diminishing returns.
News & Analysis
Ashley Brokaw and Ulrikke Hoyer Speak on Louis Vuitton Casting Controversy
The casting director for Sunday's Louis Vuitton Cruise show in Kyoto has answered claims by model Ulrikke Hoyer that she was ordered to 'drink only water' and ultimately sent home for being 'too big.'
Ashley Brokaw and Ulrikke Hoyer Speak on Louis Vuitton Casting Controversy
The casting director for Sunday's Louis Vuitton Cruise show in Kyoto has answered claims by model Ulrikke Hoyer that she was ordered to 'drink only water' and ultimately sent home for being 'too big.'
Sustainability
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
News & Analysis
Intersex and Proud: Model Hanne Gaby Odiele on Finally Celebrating her Body
"When the Belgian model revealed she was intersex earlier this year, she gave voice to something she’d always been told to hide."
Intersex and Proud: Model Hanne Gaby Odiele on Finally Celebrating her Body
"When the Belgian model revealed she was intersex earlier this year, she gave voice to something she’d always been told to hide."
News & Analysis
A New Generation of Casting Directors Putting Diversity First
Amidst criticism of continued whitewashing, a new generation of casting directors is embracing genuine diversity over tokenism.
A New Generation of Casting Directors Putting Diversity First
Amidst criticism of continued whitewashing, a new generation of casting directors is embracing genuine diversity over tokenism.
Marketing
Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Draws Outrage
The latest ad from the soft drinks company drew immediate criticism on Twitter, with civil rights advocates saying it trivialised recent street unrest across the United States.
Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Draws Outrage
The latest ad from the soft drinks company drew immediate criticism on Twitter, with civil rights advocates saying it trivialised recent street unrest across the United States.
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.