This Week in Fashion
A Death Blow for Dupe Culture, Deferred
President Trump’s ruling this week to end the de minimis tax loophole could be a bust for Shein and Temu, but a boon for all the mid-priced brands they’ve ripped off over the years.
A Death Blow for Dupe Culture, Deferred
President Trump’s ruling this week to end the de minimis tax loophole could be a bust for Shein and Temu, but a boon for all the mid-priced brands they’ve ripped off over the years.
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
What Trump’s Crackdown on ‘Woke Capitalism’ Means for Fashion
This week, the US President took aim at climate action and diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, institutionalising a growing backlash against so-called ‘woke capitalism.’
What Trump’s Crackdown on ‘Woke Capitalism’ Means for Fashion
This week, the US President took aim at climate action and diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, institutionalising a growing backlash against so-called ‘woke capitalism.’
Lessons From the Last Week of TikTok
Barring a last-minute miracle, a new generation of creators are about to learn firsthand the high cost of relying too heavily on one platform.
Lessons From the Last Week of TikTok
Barring a last-minute miracle, a new generation of creators are about to learn firsthand the high cost of relying too heavily on one platform.
What’s Behind the 2025 M&A Wave
True Religion, Kapital and Christian Lacroix are among the brands that have changed hands recently, but bigger deals may still be some ways off.
What’s Behind the 2025 M&A Wave
True Religion, Kapital and Christian Lacroix are among the brands that have changed hands recently, but bigger deals may still be some ways off.
Real Estate Can’t Save Department Stores
Their struggling, often bloated businesses and valuable properties make them tempting targets for investors. Selling off these assets can be lucrative, but rarely produces retail success stories.
Real Estate Can’t Save Department Stores
Their struggling, often bloated businesses and valuable properties make them tempting targets for investors. Selling off these assets can be lucrative, but rarely produces retail success stories.
Fashion’s Innovation Dilemma
Nike’s shuttering of RTFKT, the virtual sneaker brand it acquired in 2021, highlights a perennial problem for companies that want to remain innovation leaders: Rush in and potentially make a costly mistake, or hang back and risk being late.
Fashion’s Innovation Dilemma
Nike’s shuttering of RTFKT, the virtual sneaker brand it acquired in 2021, highlights a perennial problem for companies that want to remain innovation leaders: Rush in and potentially make a costly mistake, or hang back and risk being late.
Trump’s Impact on Fashion Takes Shape
This week, US President-elect Donald Trump singled out Canada, Mexico and China for early action on tariffs, Walmart joined businesses in cutting back DEI programmes, and Black Friday offered a glimpse at how the election is shaping consumer sentiment.
Trump’s Impact on Fashion Takes Shape
This week, US President-elect Donald Trump singled out Canada, Mexico and China for early action on tariffs, Walmart joined businesses in cutting back DEI programmes, and Black Friday offered a glimpse at how the election is shaping consumer sentiment.
Luxury’s Pricing Reality Check
Value for money matters, even at high-end brands. This week, Mulberry joined Burberry and Capri in admitting rampant price inflation has contributed to a collapse in demand. Will others follow suit?
Luxury’s Pricing Reality Check
Value for money matters, even at high-end brands. This week, Mulberry joined Burberry and Capri in admitting rampant price inflation has contributed to a collapse in demand. Will others follow suit?
The Next E-Commerce Battlefield Will Be Price, Not Convenience
On Haul, Amazon’s new rival to Temu and Shein, nothing costs more than $20 and items typically arrive in one to two weeks — not days — as they ship from overseas directly to US customers.
The Next E-Commerce Battlefield Will Be Price, Not Convenience
On Haul, Amazon’s new rival to Temu and Shein, nothing costs more than $20 and items typically arrive in one to two weeks — not days — as they ship from overseas directly to US customers.
What Comes After Fashion’s Big Trump Reality Check
It will be tempting for some to retreat further into their bubble after Tuesday’s election, or adopt an “it’s just business” attitude. Dig deeper.
What Comes After Fashion’s Big Trump Reality Check
It will be tempting for some to retreat further into their bubble after Tuesday’s election, or adopt an “it’s just business” attitude. Dig deeper.
The Blocking of the Tapestry-Capri Merger Spells Trouble for American Fashion
The dream of creating an American answer to LVMH and Kering faced a major setback this week after a federal judge championed the Federal Trade Commission’s narrow definition of the sub-luxury handbag market.
The Blocking of the Tapestry-Capri Merger Spells Trouble for American Fashion
The dream of creating an American answer to LVMH and Kering faced a major setback this week after a federal judge championed the Federal Trade Commission’s narrow definition of the sub-luxury handbag market.