First held in 1972, Pitti Uomo, the biggest part of the larger Pitti Immagine event, has been a mainstay in men’s fashion for decades. But is Pitti Uomo still relevant, particularly in an era when the kinds of eye-catching imagery known to come out of the event can be found...
While Vetements is primarily known for its daring runway shows and avant-garde apparel offerings, the brand has recently spent time on its Instagram account promoting a different product: a phone case.
Outside of Canada Goose, Canada does not have many fashion brands that are household names. Fashion, especially high fashion, is dominated by the U.S. and countries in Europe that have been on top of the fashion world for decades. But Katrina Lainsbury is aiming to bring Canadian brands into focus...
Once, Lord & Taylor’s Fifth Avenue flagship store was a jewel in the crown of Hudson’s Bay Company, its parent company. In 2010, HBC invested $150 million in updating the store. Seven years later, Lord & Taylor’s received another $12 million renovation. Yet in just over a year of that...
Topshop, once one of the dominant fashion retailers in the U.K., has been hit with hard times. The company revealed a loss of close to $14 million in its most recent earnings report, and in October, owner Philip Green was outed as a serial sexual harasser, causing a PR nightmare...
Sneakers were undeniably a major trend in fashion in 2018. Nearly every month, some new must-have pair was released, usually in a limited amount and with a sky-high prices. Nike and Off-White’s much-hyped collaborative series, The 10, released multiple sneakers that were hovering between $700 and $1,000 for months after...
The line between streetwear and luxury is a murky one, but few outside of Virgil Abloh have muddied the distinction to the extent of Matthew Williams, the founder and designer of Alyx, recently renamed 1017 Alyx 9sm.
At the press preview for Self-Portrait's pre-fall 2019 collection, Chong discussed building a brand identity, balancing consistency and innovation, and getting feedback directly from customers.
The art of the collaboration is a difficult one to master. Done correctly, a collab can enhance both brands, giving them reach and access to the other’s audience and bringing in fresh new ideas. Done poorly, it can be seen as a cash grab -- just an attempt to throw...