The category is reaching an inflection point as more brands release style-conscious frames equipped with capabilities like AI, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
The category is reaching an inflection point as more brands release style-conscious frames equipped with capabilities like AI, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Despite consumer sentiment reaching an all-time low ahead of retail’s biggest shopping event, brands managed to entice cash-strapped consumers with concentrated discounts, new product launches and an emphasis on storytelling.
Despite consumer sentiment reaching an all-time low ahead of retail’s biggest shopping event, brands managed to entice cash-strapped consumers with concentrated discounts, new product launches and an emphasis on storytelling.
Young buyers are increasingly opting for smaller, dressier timepieces, boosting Cartier-owner Richemont’s sales, says Andrea Felsted.
Young buyers are increasingly opting for smaller, dressier timepieces, boosting Cartier-owner Richemont’s sales, says Andrea Felsted.
Edikted, Brandy Melville and Kendra Scott were some of the busiest stores in the US on the official start to the holiday shopping season.
Edikted, Brandy Melville and Kendra Scott were some of the busiest stores in the US on the official start to the holiday shopping season.
Matthieu Blazy’s first US show for Chanel and Zara-owner Inditex’s latest financial results will be key tests for two powerhouses at opposite ends of the market. Plus, The Fashion Awards.
Matthieu Blazy’s first US show for Chanel and Zara-owner Inditex’s latest financial results will be key tests for two powerhouses at opposite ends of the market. Plus, The Fashion Awards.
Shoppers feel worse than ever but are still spending — selectively. This holiday season turns on a widening wealth divide and a rising insistence on quality at a fair price.
Shoppers feel worse than ever but are still spending — selectively. This holiday season turns on a widening wealth divide and a rising insistence on quality at a fair price.
Deflating demand for hyaluronic acid fillers is prompting major pharmaceutical providers to reverse their ailing reputation.
Deflating demand for hyaluronic acid fillers is prompting major pharmaceutical providers to reverse their ailing reputation.
Younger people than ever are identifying their neck as a ‘problem area’. Beauty brands are rushing to cater to them before they decide to go under the knife.
Younger people than ever are identifying their neck as a ‘problem area’. Beauty brands are rushing to cater to them before they decide to go under the knife.
Bumps and scratches on a Birkin bag or Cartier watch are no longer repellent for a rising group of fashion consumers — they actually make the item more desirable.
Bumps and scratches on a Birkin bag or Cartier watch are no longer repellent for a rising group of fashion consumers — they actually make the item more desirable.
This weekend beauty brands and retailers will need to use every tool at their disposal — from AI to TikTok Shop to BNPL — to get the biggest return.
This weekend beauty brands and retailers will need to use every tool at their disposal — from AI to TikTok Shop to BNPL — to get the biggest return.
The retailer’s holiday campaign, a follow-up to its viral, controversial hit featuring Sydney Sweeney, is its latest effort to maintain cultural momentum. “The enemy for retail is being boring,” said CMO Craig Brommers.
The retailer’s holiday campaign, a follow-up to its viral, controversial hit featuring Sydney Sweeney, is its latest effort to maintain cultural momentum. “The enemy for retail is being boring,” said CMO Craig Brommers.
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.
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
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.
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.
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.