Nike’s first collab with a women’s retailer reflects its DTC-wholesale direction Nike is one of the most eclectic and prolific collaborators in the sneaker business, regularly releasing new shoes made with everyone from athletes like Lebron James to luxury designers like Jacquemus. But this week, the brand is releasing its first ever collaboration with a women’s retailer with the Premium Goods...
Watch marketplaces are racing to connect European brands with Asian consumers The city of Hong Kong has just seven million people, yet by every metric it outperforms the United States and in luxury watch sales. More watches are sold on this little island in a year for more money than in a nation of 300 million people.
Opening Ceremony’s founder is now a restaurateur In 2020, Humberto Leon opened Chifa, a Chinese-Peruvian restaurant inspired by his dual heritage. Now, he's opening a second restaurant, Monarch. Unlike Chifa, in the heart of Los Angeles, Monarch is located in a relatively quiet city — Arcadia, about 13 miles outside of Los Angeles. It focuses on Hong...
Weekend Briefing: China remains a question mark in fashion’s 2023 plans There’s a lot of discussion in the industry around what’s happening in China and how to prepare for difficult global economic times. Nobody knows what to expect. Read on for analysis, as well as a look at Thom Browne’s lawsuit with Adidas and a preview of February’s NYFW schedule.
Week in Review: LVMH shuffles executives, Stella McCartney posts losses, Uniqlo raises wages On this week’s episode, executive reshuffling at LVMH shows how the company continues to dominate global luxury, Stella McCartney reveals losses in 2021, and Uniqlo is raising the wages of its Japan-based workers by as much as 40%.
Brands weigh in on Instagram’s Shop tab update In the last two years, Instagram Shop never caught on the way Instagram hoped it would, especially among larger companies.
Fitness and ethical brands are still capitalizing on New Year’s resolutions Brands across activewear and luxury alike used New Year’s resolutions in campaigns throughout the end of December and beginning of January, capitalizing on the desire to refresh wardrobes and establish new active habits.
Weekend Briefing: Fashion NFTs’ trademark limits will be decided in the courtroom Several lawsuits throughout the fashion industry will set precedents for everything from NFT trademark limits to how many stripes can be on a pair of socks. Read on for a breakdown of some of those lawsuits, as well as a look at California’s new fur ban and the impact that...
Fashion Briefing: What Everlane’s layoffs say about fashion’s state and direction Everlane’s layoffs — of 17% of its corporate staff, plus select employees at three of its stores, reported Thursday — shed light on the high speed of recent shifts in the fashion industry. At the same time, they serve as a reminder for brands to prioritize nimble operations.