Spandex Maker Lycra Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Stress
The company has been hampered with disruptions to supply chains, elevated inflation, growing competition from low-cost manufacturers and trade tariffs.
Opinions
Retail
The Limits of a Lean Supply Chain
The pandemic exposed the weakness of the global manufacturing and distribution networks adopted by most big fashion brands. Executives need to change how they think and talk about supply chains to replace a culture of cost.
The Limits of a Lean Supply Chain
The pandemic exposed the weakness of the global manufacturing and distribution networks adopted by most big fashion brands. Executives need to change how they think and talk about supply chains to replace a culture of cost.
Luxury
A Letter to Burberry’s New CEO
It is time for the British megabrand to again choose which way it’s really going: up or down?
A Letter to Burberry’s New CEO
It is time for the British megabrand to again choose which way it’s really going: up or down?
Luxury
Tom Ford: ‘I Believe in Fashion, Absolutely’
Tim Blanks sits down with the American designer to discuss creativity and cancel culture, fashion and mortality, the future of the Tom Ford brand and his new book, courtesy of ES Magazine.
Tom Ford: ‘I Believe in Fashion, Absolutely’
Tim Blanks sits down with the American designer to discuss creativity and cancel culture, fashion and mortality, the future of the Tom Ford brand and his new book, courtesy of ES Magazine.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Obligation to End Nature Loss
Fashion has a critical role to play in advancing nature-based solutions to the climate crisis, argue We Mean Business Coalition CEO María Mendiluce and Burberry chair Gerry Murphy.
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Obligation to End Nature Loss
Fashion has a critical role to play in advancing nature-based solutions to the climate crisis, argue We Mean Business Coalition CEO María Mendiluce and Burberry chair Gerry Murphy.
Luxury
Which Luxury Leadership Configuration Works Best?
In luxury fashion, the right configuration of creative and commercial leadership is critical to success, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Which Luxury Leadership Configuration Works Best?
In luxury fashion, the right configuration of creative and commercial leadership is critical to success, writes Pierre Mallevays.
China
The Biggest Mistakes Luxury Brands Make in China
China is the world’s most important luxury market, but key business decisions concerning the country are still taken by Western executives based in Europe, resulting in common and costly mistakes, argue Luca Solca and Jasmine Zhu.
The Biggest Mistakes Luxury Brands Make in China
China is the world’s most important luxury market, but key business decisions concerning the country are still taken by Western executives based in Europe, resulting in common and costly mistakes, argue Luca Solca and Jasmine Zhu.
Retail
Fashion’s ‘First Mile’ Opportunity
Though poorly understood by many fashion executives and investors, upstream supply chains are a powerful lever for value creation, writes John Thorbeck in the first instalment of a new column: First Mile.
Fashion’s ‘First Mile’ Opportunity
Though poorly understood by many fashion executives and investors, upstream supply chains are a powerful lever for value creation, writes John Thorbeck in the first instalment of a new column: First Mile.
Beauty
The Rise of the New Black Glam Squad
More Black hair and makeup artists are getting plum high fashion gigs that once eluded them, writes Jason Campbell.
The Rise of the New Black Glam Squad
More Black hair and makeup artists are getting plum high fashion gigs that once eluded them, writes Jason Campbell.
Luxury
John Galliano: Fashion’s Greatest Showman Turns Ciné-Auteur
The industry’s master of make-believe insists, ‘I would feel lame to just go back to a white runway and a white box,’ as he tells Tim Blanks about his latest film.
John Galliano: Fashion’s Greatest Showman Turns Ciné-Auteur
The industry’s master of make-believe insists, ‘I would feel lame to just go back to a white runway and a white box,’ as he tells Tim Blanks about his latest film.
Financial Markets
Luxury Start-Ups: Oxymoron or Opportunity?
The most valuable luxury brands are all over 100 years old, but under certain conditions investing in luxury start-ups can deliver stellar returns, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Luxury Start-Ups: Oxymoron or Opportunity?
The most valuable luxury brands are all over 100 years old, but under certain conditions investing in luxury start-ups can deliver stellar returns, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Luxury
LVMH’s Tiffany Is on the Right Track
A swift management overhaul, ‘shock and awe’ marketing and new products have contributed to strong momentum since the group acquired the jeweller in January, writes Luca Solca.
LVMH’s Tiffany Is on the Right Track
A swift management overhaul, ‘shock and awe’ marketing and new products have contributed to strong momentum since the group acquired the jeweller in January, writes Luca Solca.
Luxury
A Big Sky at Alexander McQueen
For the fast-growing brand’s return to the runway, designer Sarah Burton chases post-pandemic storms, writes Tim Blanks.
A Big Sky at Alexander McQueen
For the fast-growing brand’s return to the runway, designer Sarah Burton chases post-pandemic storms, writes Tim Blanks.
The News in Brief
US SEC Preparing to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Says
The proposal would give companies the option to share results twice a year.
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.
Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.