- Sir John Hegarty: Fashion doesn’t understand brands
Never one to mince his words, BBH founder Sir John Hegarty dealt some provocative blows to the fashion industry at Decoded Fashion's London summit Wednesday. He called out one British retailer in particular, saying the reason British retailer M&S has failed to grow clothing sales for the last five years...
- How four creative directors are using Snapchat
While Instagram reigned supreme among style moguls for its filtered look into the fashion industry, Snapchat is quick on its tails as a result of its genuine, unedited behind-the-scenes aesthetic.
- Grindr’s first fashion show livestream netted a mere 150,000 views
Turns out people don't really use Grindr to watch fashion shows. The gay hook-up app revealed today that its curious January live stream of a new line by designer J.W. Anderson drew a total of 150,000 views.
- NBA point guard Russell Westbrook gives Vetements a massive PR boost
A day after Lorde pronounced Vetements as "uncool" on Twitter, Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook created some buzz on Twitter by showing up to a game Monday night in an orange oversized logo sleeve pullover by the company that retails at $775.
- The rise of Choupette Lagerfeld, cat satirist extraordinaire
Social media director Ashley Tschudin runs the popular Choupette's Diary accounts, which she claims largely propelled the cat to feline fame.
- John Varvatos is changing how it markets to men
John Varvatos is the epitome of cool -- and Nate Poeschl is responsible for keeping it that way. The director of digital marketing at the hip men’s brand joined this week’s Glossy Podcast to talk men’s fashion and the need for a more logical fashion production cycle.
- Why Etihad wants to be fashion’s official airline
As the first official fashion airline, Etihad will be transporting a number of "well known international designers," including members of the Oscar De Lenta team, for Australian Fashion Week.
- The body-positivity movement is for guys, too
There is a growing movement of outspoken plus-sized men making themselves known in a space that the fashion industry has almost entirely neglected. Hardly any major clothing brands have plus-size menswear; exceptions are Ralph Lauren and Banana Republic, which have "extended sizes."
- Experience, not expense: The evolving definition of luxury
The word luxury is traditionally evocative of flashy handbags, fine furs and five-star hotels. Yet in the era of modern fashion and style, it no longer denotes exorbitance and exclusivity. Luxury has evolved to transcend price points and couture, and instead puts a premium on authenticity and accessibility, all while...