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Financial Markets

What's Next for Alexander Wang’s Democratic Empire?

Over the last ten years, Alexander Wang has built a fashion empire with a brand architecture that defies the conventions of traditional luxury strategy. What's his plan for the next decade of his own label?

Financial Markets

What's Next for Alexander Wang’s Democratic Empire?

Over the last ten years, Alexander Wang has built a fashion empire with a brand architecture that defies the conventions of traditional luxury strategy. What's his plan for the next decade of his own label?


China

The China Edit | H&M Voices Confidence, 'Notorious' Taobao, Luxury Spending

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | H&M Voices Confidence, 'Notorious' Taobao, Luxury Spending

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Workplace & Talent

Robbie Myers Breaks Down the DNA of Elle

The editor-in-chief of Elle US reflects on 15 years at the helm of the title, what makes a strong magazine and the rise of fashion as the fourth pillar of popular culture.

Workplace & Talent

Robbie Myers Breaks Down the DNA of Elle

The editor-in-chief of Elle US reflects on 15 years at the helm of the title, what makes a strong magazine and the rise of fashion as the fourth pillar of popular culture.


Retail

In Paris, Faith Connexion Challenges Fashion Gospel

Widely rumoured to be the latest project of Christophe Decarnin, who remains behind the scenes, the buzzy Paris brand is turning the accepted wisdom of star designers, monobrand boutiques and seasonal collections on its head.

Retail

In Paris, Faith Connexion Challenges Fashion Gospel

Widely rumoured to be the latest project of Christophe Decarnin, who remains behind the scenes, the buzzy Paris brand is turning the accepted wisdom of star designers, monobrand boutiques and seasonal collections on its head.


News & Analysis

Paris Newcomer Koché Collides Couture and Streetwear

This month, our Spotlight shines on Christelle Kocher, whose one-year-old streetwear-inflected brand Koché is tapping couture techniques.

News & Analysis

Paris Newcomer Koché Collides Couture and Streetwear

This month, our Spotlight shines on Christelle Kocher, whose one-year-old streetwear-inflected brand Koché is tapping couture techniques.


Marketing

How Beauty Brands Tap Backstage and Beyond

Hair and makeup companies are turning fashion week partnerships into powerful brand marketing tools.

Marketing

How Beauty Brands Tap Backstage and Beyond

Hair and makeup companies are turning fashion week partnerships into powerful brand marketing tools.


Technology

Who's Winning the Fashion E-Commerce Race?

Fashion e-commerce is heating up. In a race between luxury incumbents, ‘pure play’ e-tailers and a slew of upstarts with new business models, who will come out ahead?

Technology

Who's Winning the Fashion E-Commerce Race?

Fashion e-commerce is heating up. In a race between luxury incumbents, ‘pure play’ e-tailers and a slew of upstarts with new business models, who will come out ahead?


News & Analysis

Carine Roitfeld Reborn

In her post-Vogue incarnation, the multi-tasking muse, grandmother, stylist, editor and entrepreneur feels more liberated to be herself.

News & Analysis

Carine Roitfeld Reborn

In her post-Vogue incarnation, the multi-tasking muse, grandmother, stylist, editor and entrepreneur feels more liberated to be herself.


Luxury

Reinventing Gucci

Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, speaks exclusively to Imran Amed about the reinvention of a superbrand.

Luxury

Reinventing Gucci

Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, speaks exclusively to Imran Amed about the reinvention of a superbrand.


News & Analysis

Adidas Investors Push for External Chief to Replace Hainer

As Adidas AG’s search for a new leader enters its eighth month, some investors say that only an outsider can provide the shakeup the sportswear maker needs to close its longstanding gap with Nike Inc.

News & Analysis

Adidas Investors Push for External Chief to Replace Hainer

As Adidas AG’s search for a new leader enters its eighth month, some investors say that only an outsider can provide the shakeup the sportswear maker needs to close its longstanding gap with Nike Inc.


Marketing

Unlocking the Enigma of Iran

Iran is on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough with the West. But after decades of sanctions, fatwas and hostile relations, how promising is its fashion market?

Marketing

Unlocking the Enigma of Iran

Iran is on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough with the West. But after decades of sanctions, fatwas and hostile relations, how promising is its fashion market?


News & Analysis

The Image-Masters Behind Hood By Air

Shayne Oliver’s Hood by Air has unleashed one of the most compelling new looks in fashion. But the aesthetic — not Oliver’s alone — is the result of an alliance of image-savvy collaborators.

News & Analysis

The Image-Masters Behind Hood By Air

Shayne Oliver’s Hood by Air has unleashed one of the most compelling new looks in fashion. But the aesthetic — not Oliver’s alone — is the result of an alliance of image-savvy collaborators.