Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Under the Radar in Antwerp
In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.
Under the Radar in Antwerp
In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.
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The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary
Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.
The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary
Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.
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From Pitti to Paris, Men are the New Women
PARIS, France — "Men are the new women," or so went the refrain of the fashion pack who have travelled from London to Florence to Milan to Paris over
From Pitti to Paris, Men are the New Women
PARIS, France — "Men are the new women," or so went the refrain of the fashion pack who have travelled from London to Florence to Milan to Paris over
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The Fashion Trail | 36 Hours in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Just before the madness of fashion week season began, I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from Lama El Moatessem to visit Doha,
The Fashion Trail | 36 Hours in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Just before the madness of fashion week season began, I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from Lama El Moatessem to visit Doha,
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The Fashion Trail | Unravelling Brazil's Luxury Market
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Arriving in Rio de Janeiro in the middle of the Brazilian summer, in a country experiencing an ongoing economic boom,
The Fashion Trail | Unravelling Brazil's Luxury Market
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Arriving in Rio de Janeiro in the middle of the Brazilian summer, in a country experiencing an ongoing economic boom,
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The Fashion Trail | Holon Fashion Week
TEL AVIV, Israel — For people who live smack dab in the middle of the world's most politically charged region, Israelis are a very warm and welcoming
The Fashion Trail | Holon Fashion Week
TEL AVIV, Israel — For people who live smack dab in the middle of the world's most politically charged region, Israelis are a very warm and welcoming
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The Fashion Trail | Australia, Against All Odds
SYDNEY, Australia — Australian fashion has an image problem. When I mentioned to friends that I was thinking of attending Rosemount Australian
The Fashion Trail | Australia, Against All Odds
SYDNEY, Australia — Australian fashion has an image problem. When I mentioned to friends that I was thinking of attending Rosemount Australian
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The Fashion Trail | Modern Mumbai and Lakmé Fashion Week
Front Row at Lakmé Fashion Week | Photo: BoF
The Fashion Trail | Modern Mumbai and Lakmé Fashion Week
Front Row at Lakmé Fashion Week | Photo: BoF
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The Fashion Trail | Fashion Rio Reaffirms Its Raison-d’Etre
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — While Sao Paulo Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, the industry's eyes have been on Brazil and its booming fashion sector
The Fashion Trail | Fashion Rio Reaffirms Its Raison-d’Etre
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — While Sao Paulo Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, the industry's eyes have been on Brazil and its booming fashion sector
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The Fashion Trail | In Italy, Digital Strategies are only Screen Deep
MILAN, Italy — In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, luxury fashion brands found themselves scrambling to develop strategies for the so-called
The Fashion Trail | In Italy, Digital Strategies are only Screen Deep
MILAN, Italy — In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, luxury fashion brands found themselves scrambling to develop strategies for the so-called
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The Fashion Trail | Madrid Rising
MADRID, Spain — Stately and full of world-class art at any time of the year, Madrid is particularly appealing in the fall, when the city welcomes
The Fashion Trail | Madrid Rising
MADRID, Spain — Stately and full of world-class art at any time of the year, Madrid is particularly appealing in the fall, when the city welcomes
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The Fashion Trail | BoF Breakfast Club
NEW YORK, United States — When I first met Rachel Shechtman at a Harvard Business School luxury goods conference back in 2007, we quickly learned
The Fashion Trail | BoF Breakfast Club
NEW YORK, United States — When I first met Rachel Shechtman at a Harvard Business School luxury goods conference back in 2007, we quickly learned
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.