US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
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News & Analysis
Ferragamo to Set up Executive Committee, Delay CEO Choice
Former chief executive Eraldo Poletto left in March after less than two years in the job.
Ferragamo to Set up Executive Committee, Delay CEO Choice
Former chief executive Eraldo Poletto left in March after less than two years in the job.
News & Analysis
Is Namacheko Menswear’s Next Promising Label?
This month, our Spotlight shines on siblings Dilan and Lezan Lurr, whose fifteen-month-old menswear label Namacheko has attracted stockists like Dover Street Market and Ssense.
Is Namacheko Menswear’s Next Promising Label?
This month, our Spotlight shines on siblings Dilan and Lezan Lurr, whose fifteen-month-old menswear label Namacheko has attracted stockists like Dover Street Market and Ssense.
Financial Markets
Bernard Arnault Tops Zara's Ortega as World's Fourth-Richest Person
The chairman of LVMH is now worth $70.7 billion, the most of any European.
Bernard Arnault Tops Zara's Ortega as World's Fourth-Richest Person
The chairman of LVMH is now worth $70.7 billion, the most of any European.
News & Analysis
Kris Van Assche Is Berluti’s New Artistic Director
The Belgian designer fills the role left vacant by Haider Ackermann.
Kris Van Assche Is Berluti’s New Artistic Director
The Belgian designer fills the role left vacant by Haider Ackermann.
News & Analysis
Can ‘Sick-Cute’ Fashion Break Japan’s Silence on Suicide?
With garments spelling ‘I Want to Die’ and accessories like syringes and bandages, a dark offshoot of the oppressively cute ‘kawaii’ culture is addressing the hush-hush topic of depression and mental illness in Japan.
Can ‘Sick-Cute’ Fashion Break Japan’s Silence on Suicide?
With garments spelling ‘I Want to Die’ and accessories like syringes and bandages, a dark offshoot of the oppressively cute ‘kawaii’ culture is addressing the hush-hush topic of depression and mental illness in Japan.
News & Analysis
Haider Ackermann Exits Berluti
The Colombian designer is departing the LVMH-owned brand after three seasons.
Haider Ackermann Exits Berluti
The Colombian designer is departing the LVMH-owned brand after three seasons.
News & Analysis
Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?
The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?
The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Workplace & Talent
Second Nike Executive Said to Be Leaving Amid Conduct Review
The report comes a day after Nike announced the departure of the president of its namesake brand, Trevor Edwards.
Second Nike Executive Said to Be Leaving Amid Conduct Review
The report comes a day after Nike announced the departure of the president of its namesake brand, Trevor Edwards.
News & Analysis
Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91
The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.
Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91
The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.
Workplace & Talent
Ferragamo CEO to Step Down After Less Than 2 Years
Shares in the Italian luxury-goods maker rose more than 4 percent, after Eraldo Poletto said he would step down from his position as chief executive.
Ferragamo CEO to Step Down After Less Than 2 Years
Shares in the Italian luxury-goods maker rose more than 4 percent, after Eraldo Poletto said he would step down from his position as chief executive.
Retail
Can Anyone Save Gap?
The Gap brand has long struggled to reclaim the glory of its 1990s heyday.
Can Anyone Save Gap?
The Gap brand has long struggled to reclaim the glory of its 1990s heyday.
News & Analysis
Burberry’s LGBTQ+ Statement Was More Than Marketing
Christopher Bailey's swan song for Burberry sounded a powerful call to action for LGBTQ+ rights around the world where freedoms are far from secure, argues Bandana Tewari.
Burberry’s LGBTQ+ Statement Was More Than Marketing
Christopher Bailey's swan song for Burberry sounded a powerful call to action for LGBTQ+ rights around the world where freedoms are far from secure, argues Bandana Tewari.
The News in Brief
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.
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.