"In 2023, we celebrated our 50th anniversary. And we told ourselves, ‘This isn't a birthday party; this is our moment to propel the brand into the future,’" said Geraldo Rodriguez, the brand's head of energy marketing and collaborations.

In 2018, Chris Echevarria launched Blackstock & Weber, the Brooklyn-based footwear brand that has become well-known for its updated takes on classic loafers. Still, he’s finding time to launch other businesses and tackle new projects: In November, he introduced the brand Academy, which brings his signature preppy-with-a-twist style to menswear. And,...

With her 7-year-old leather goods brand, Métier, Melissa Morris is rewriting the rules of luxury. By design, despite traditional theories about the business implications, Métier bags aren’t meant to be replaced. And, in contrast to the cold and intimidating feel that’s become synonymous with luxury retail, Métier’s first store, in London’s...

Based on the way she runs her third fashion label since the 1980s, it's clear that Tracy Reese has learned from the fashion industry's mistakes. 

Lauren Nouchi and Amélie Brick technically founded their fashion brand, Apparis, in 2016. But it wasn’t until 2018 that it took off, driven by the popularity of a single style: a colorful faux fur coat. 

From paparazzi shots to runway shows, more men are being seen carrying handbags. It could be the Jacob Elordi effect, or it could be brands' attempt to expand their customer base as sales of luxury goods slow. 

Since the height of the pandemic, the brand has been in growth mode. For example, it has opened its first two stores, entered new product categories and expanded its headquarters to accommodate a growing team. It’s also tripled the size of the business. 

Gab Waller is among a growing pool of luxury sourcing businesses and retail services that have emerged since the dawn of Instagram. Trading in convenience, speed and next-level customer service, the largely-social-media-based businesses are often fallback plans when a Google search falls short. Their offerings and processes reflect the state...

This week, we discuss the highlights and surprises of the CFDA’s preliminary official New York Fashion Week schedule for fall 2024. We also talk about Rent the Runway’s latest round of layoffs, which impacted 10% of its corporate employees, and the fashion brands that ruled the Golden Globes red carpet.