Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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News & Analysis
Stars Struggle to Find Dresses Bigger Than Sample Size
Female stars show up in new attire for every photo opportunity, making finding fresh, fashion-forward outfits for such occasions a time-consuming task, especially for women larger than a size 2.
Stars Struggle to Find Dresses Bigger Than Sample Size
Female stars show up in new attire for every photo opportunity, making finding fresh, fashion-forward outfits for such occasions a time-consuming task, especially for women larger than a size 2.
Marketing
Inside the Oscars Dressing Game
Stylist Leslie Fremar breaks down how she worked with brands and her celebrity clients — including Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon — to build the looks they wore on the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Inside the Oscars Dressing Game
Stylist Leslie Fremar breaks down how she worked with brands and her celebrity clients — including Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon — to build the looks they wore on the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
News & Analysis
Inside the Magical Warehouse Where Oscar-Winning Costumes Are Born
Since its founding in 1840, Angels Costumes has provided the costumes for some of the most beloved and praised film productions, such as The Great Gatsby and Casablanca.
Inside the Magical Warehouse Where Oscar-Winning Costumes Are Born
Since its founding in 1840, Angels Costumes has provided the costumes for some of the most beloved and praised film productions, such as The Great Gatsby and Casablanca.
Fashion Week
Ahead of Oscars, Fashion Brands Flock to Hollywood Spotlight
Celebrities might be flocking to the front rows of this week's London Fashion Week shows, but some designers are swapping the runway for Hollywood's awards season red carpets.
Ahead of Oscars, Fashion Brands Flock to Hollywood Spotlight
Celebrities might be flocking to the front rows of this week's London Fashion Week shows, but some designers are swapping the runway for Hollywood's awards season red carpets.
News & Analysis
For Tom Ford, the Real Runway Is the Red Carpet
The international fashion superstar has turned the award show step-and-repeat — Hollywood's prime promotional tool — into his runway: a showcase for his meticulous evening attire.
For Tom Ford, the Real Runway Is the Red Carpet
The international fashion superstar has turned the award show step-and-repeat — Hollywood's prime promotional tool — into his runway: a showcase for his meticulous evening attire.
News & Analysis
Self-Portrait’s Breakthrough Year
In the last year, Han Chong’s breakout label Self-Portrait has attracted 250 stockists and sold out on Net-a-Porter in two hours. How did he do it?
Self-Portrait’s Breakthrough Year
In the last year, Han Chong’s breakout label Self-Portrait has attracted 250 stockists and sold out on Net-a-Porter in two hours. How did he do it?
News & Analysis
Behind InStyle's Splashy New Red Carpet Awards
The celebrity-driven glossy is getting into the awards game with a new franchise trumpeting what it says it knows best: the red carpet. Will advertisers bite?
Behind InStyle's Splashy New Red Carpet Awards
The celebrity-driven glossy is getting into the awards game with a new franchise trumpeting what it says it knows best: the red carpet. Will advertisers bite?
Global Markets
LA Confidence: A Fashion Force Beyond Film
With a thriving art scene, retail momentum and a GDP of more than $825 billion, Los Angeles is a growing fashion force with impact beyond its Hollywood star power.
LA Confidence: A Fashion Force Beyond Film
With a thriving art scene, retail momentum and a GDP of more than $825 billion, Los Angeles is a growing fashion force with impact beyond its Hollywood star power.
Marketing
For Fine Jewellers, the Red Carpet Means Business
Why awards season is more important than ever to gem purveyors.
For Fine Jewellers, the Red Carpet Means Business
Why awards season is more important than ever to gem purveyors.
News & Analysis
New Crop of Russian Designers Conquer Red Carpet
"A new crop of designers puts a modern take on the country’s cultural heritage and gains crossover success in the west."
New Crop of Russian Designers Conquer Red Carpet
"A new crop of designers puts a modern take on the country’s cultural heritage and gains crossover success in the west."
News & Analysis
Amy Astley on the Symbiotic Relationship Between Fashion and Young Hollywood
To coincide with the debut of Teen Vogue’s annual ‘Young Hollywood’ issue, BoF talks to editor-in-chief Amy Astley about the increasingly symbiotic relationship between young actors and fashion brands.
Amy Astley on the Symbiotic Relationship Between Fashion and Young Hollywood
To coincide with the debut of Teen Vogue’s annual ‘Young Hollywood’ issue, BoF talks to editor-in-chief Amy Astley about the increasingly symbiotic relationship between young actors and fashion brands.
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.