LVMH Prize Names Finalists, Adds Phoebe Philo and Pharrell Williams to Jury
On Sept. 10 the eight designers will present their collections at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
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Rousteing in at Balmain, Savile Row’s royal role, Cutting costs sustainably, Coach profit soars, Q&A: Sozzani
Olivier Rousteing Named New Designer at Balmain (T Magazine) "The new era at Paris's sex-charged fashion house Balmain is beginning to take shape,
Bryanboy's blogging trajectory, Eco-denim fades, Speaking Shang Xia, Men's e-commerce, eBay's fashion voice
Blogging from Manila to Milan (WSJ) " Bryan Grey-Yambao, a 24-year-old Filipino based in Manila, began blogging from his parents' home in Manila in
Google's Boutiques.com, Chinese 'grey' luxury, Sustainable growth, Saks beats expectations, Tavi and Jane Pratt
Google Debuts Fashion Shopping Site (NY Times) "In a deliberate collision between nerds and fashion mavens, Google has created a new e-commerce site
Liz Claiborne's rise and fall, Zero waste design, Bigging up bloggers, Fashion's arty side, The Missoni dynasty
Targeting Younger Buyers, Liz Claiborne Hits Snag (WSJ) "In an effort to attract a younger audience, Mr. McComb decided to focus on the company's
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Seeking male shoppers, Chinese consumers value CSR, Luxe apparel spending lags, Green sneakers, Sewa success
Wanted: Guy Shoppers for Fashion Sites (WSJ) "Online fashion shopping sites like Gilt Groupe and Rue La La have been a hit with women since launching
Uniqlo sales fall, Russian retailers to close, Sustainable footwear, Plus-sized social community, Autumn trends
Uniqlo's July sales falls 4.2 pct, hurt by weather (Reuters) "Fast Retailing said on Tuesday same-store sales at its Uniqlo casual-clothing chain in
PPR's green film, Future of fashion shows, Gilt Groupe's capital, Luxury in the Hamptons, BRC "Consumer Advocate"
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The News in Brief
Valentino’s Full-Year Sales Fall 3 Percent
The results help to explain owner Mayhoola’s decision to shake up the brand’s aesthetic direction by hiring former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele.
TikTok’s Crackdown on Ozempic Influencers Threatens Weight-Loss Drug Hype Machine
The social media platform will effectively ban most weight loss-related content from appearing on its app starting next month, according to a sweeping new set of community guidelines published on its website last week.
Vivienne Westwood’s Personal Wardrobe To Be Auctioned
A taffeta ball gown with the span of a light aircraft is one of the more magnificent items to go on sale at Christie’s in June as part of an auction of the personal wardrobe of Dame Vivienne Westwood.
Valentino Chairman Bets Quiet Luxury Is Over After Michele Hire
The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.
Marcelo Burlon Steps Down as Creative Director of Namesake Brand
Burlon, a former DJ, stylist and PR, founded the Milan-based label as a T-shirt line in 2012, inspired by ‘90s club culture.
Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to 18 Months in Exotic Skin Smuggling Case
The Colombian designer, whose bags have been worn by celebrities and featured on shows like Sex and the City, previously pled guilty to illegally importing millions of dollars of crocodile and snakeskin handbags into the US.
The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.