Exclusive: Colm Dillane to debut home furnishings collab and Kidsuper Headquarters during NYFW An invitation that has gone out for a mid-New York Fashion Week party at the long-awaited KidSuper Headquarters dubbed the KidSuper Gala. The event, which mandates black tie attire, will double as the launch party for KidSuper’s latest product collaboration, and first home project, with the furniture brand Lovesac.
Luxury Briefing: Amid owner VF Corp’s plans to sell off brands, Timberland asserts its power "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.
Blackstock & Weber’s Chris Echevarria wants to be ‘this generation’s’ Ralph Lauren 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,...
Luxury Briefing: Inside Métier’s ‘breadcrumbs’ approach to winning luxury shoppers 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...
Tracy Reese on her self-funded, values-driven third fashion brand: ‘I had to learn to work differently’ 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.
Apparis’s Lauren Nouchi: Focusing on a hero product ‘allowed us to grow the business’ 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.
Luxury Briefing: LVMH men’s shows are heavy in handbags as leather goods sales slow 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.
Co-founder Brian Murphy on growing Loeffler Randall to an $80 million business by 2025 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.
Luxury Briefing: ‘Desire outweighs price’ as more shoppers tap luxury sourcers 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...