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.
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The Lure of Melancholy at Chanel
Marked by an upbeat defiance, one of Karl Lagerfeld’s best collections in recent years was driven by his making peace with the past.
The Lure of Melancholy at Chanel
Marked by an upbeat defiance, one of Karl Lagerfeld’s best collections in recent years was driven by his making peace with the past.
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Andreas Kronthaler Kicks Up the Theatrics at Vivienne Westwood
The collection itself continued the kind of character-driven narrative that Westwood is built on, but front row whispers suggested unsolicited borrowings from much younger London designers too.
Andreas Kronthaler Kicks Up the Theatrics at Vivienne Westwood
The collection itself continued the kind of character-driven narrative that Westwood is built on, but front row whispers suggested unsolicited borrowings from much younger London designers too.
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Thom Browne Brings Works of Art to Life
It was one of Browne’s most striking collections yet, melding the aching glamour of the greatest fashion photographs of the 1940s and 50s with his own obsessions.
Thom Browne Brings Works of Art to Life
It was one of Browne’s most striking collections yet, melding the aching glamour of the greatest fashion photographs of the 1940s and 50s with his own obsessions.
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A New Beauty at Sacai
Chitose Abe elevated her mission of hybridization to new heights, bringing a sly wit that tricked the eye with deliberate mismatches.
A New Beauty at Sacai
Chitose Abe elevated her mission of hybridization to new heights, bringing a sly wit that tricked the eye with deliberate mismatches.
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At Alexander McQueen, the Unleashed Power of Womanhood
The attention to detail, breadth of vision and grasp of the mood of the moment combined to create a fashion force of nature.
At Alexander McQueen, the Unleashed Power of Womanhood
The attention to detail, breadth of vision and grasp of the mood of the moment combined to create a fashion force of nature.
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The Lightness of Giambattista Valli
From Afghanistan to the eclectic interiors of Gabriella Crespi, there was a lot to the mix. But it worked — not least because of the deliberate haphazardness of the way things were thrown together.
The Lightness of Giambattista Valli
From Afghanistan to the eclectic interiors of Gabriella Crespi, there was a lot to the mix. But it worked — not least because of the deliberate haphazardness of the way things were thrown together.
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A Trip to Valentino's Enchanted Garden
Following Pierpaolo Piccioli's fabulous couture collection he showed in January, it was disconcerting to find less of that modernity in his ready-to-wear.
A Trip to Valentino's Enchanted Garden
Following Pierpaolo Piccioli's fabulous couture collection he showed in January, it was disconcerting to find less of that modernity in his ready-to-wear.
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Making Mountains at Balenciaga
Demna Gvasalia has a refreshing imperturbable point of view. If this collection is any indication, he will only find more interesting ways to exercise it.
Making Mountains at Balenciaga
Demna Gvasalia has a refreshing imperturbable point of view. If this collection is any indication, he will only find more interesting ways to exercise it.
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In Pursuit of Sensual Transport at Givenchy
Clare Waight Keller was fascinated by the interplay of brutalism and glamour in a collection that demonstrates she is remaking the house at a rate of knots.
In Pursuit of Sensual Transport at Givenchy
Clare Waight Keller was fascinated by the interplay of brutalism and glamour in a collection that demonstrates she is remaking the house at a rate of knots.
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Poiret's Second Life
Freedom and multiculturalism — both at the heart of Poiret — are perhaps more relevant than ever, but designer Yiqing Yin's debut at the house resulted in a collection without a coherent enough agenda
Poiret's Second Life
Freedom and multiculturalism — both at the heart of Poiret — are perhaps more relevant than ever, but designer Yiqing Yin's debut at the house resulted in a collection without a coherent enough agenda
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Sonia Rykiel's Greatest Hits
The show, which celebrated the designer's 50-year anniversary, will long be remembered.
Sonia Rykiel's Greatest Hits
The show, which celebrated the designer's 50-year anniversary, will long be remembered.
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In the Garden of Noir Kei Ninomiya
Ninomiya delivered a powerful mix of delicate and punk, but the designer needs to get out of his Comme des Garçons comfort zone.
In the Garden of Noir Kei Ninomiya
Ninomiya delivered a powerful mix of delicate and punk, but the designer needs to get out of his Comme des Garçons comfort zone.
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.