The luxury e-tailer could be the latest e-commerce firm to go private amid its worst year as a public company. But Farfetch’s much scrutinised lack of focus could persist outside the public market.

The luxury marketplace had hoped to take a “leading position” in the space when it launched cosmetics, skin care and hair care in April 2022 but found it harder than expected to attract shoppers.

Celebrities and TikTok influencers have dusted off another half-forgotten trend. What started as a rebellion against skinny jeans is taking some odd turns.

Far from replacing the personal, face-to-face service at the heart of the luxury shopping experience, new technologies and digital channels are giving brands engaging and creative ways to enhance their customer relationships.

Twentyfourseven, a showroom turned full-fledged design platform, is pushing for a new kind of sustainable growth in the industry.

Can China’s emerging design talent get the best of both worlds as they build bases at home and in other major fashion hubs?

The online luxury marketplace said it is partnering with the US-based resale platform to help customers thrift their old clothes for charity and store credit.

More fashionable retailers and brands are piling into the $145 billion childrenswear market as a generation of founders and their fans age into parenthood.