On Thursday morning, Lanvin Group executives, board members, shareholders and business partners lingered on the New York Stock Exchange trading room floor following the ceremonial ringing of the bell announcing the company’s public status, achieved through a SPAC listing. As they watched the stock price inch up — reaching $22.81, an...

With the designs, the brands aim to reach Gen Z through shared passions in the activism and aesthetics featured. Anti-war messaging, including “No war” and “Stop the bombs,” plays out throughout the gender-neutral collection.

With luxury’s slowed growth expected to continue through next year, more brands are turning to outlet channels to offload inventory and retain sales. At the same time, off-price retailers are competing for their business by promising unprecedented discretion. 

“What Patagonia has done is incredible,” said Laura May Gibbs, founder of Australia-based activewear brand Nagnata. “That’s my vision: to have a business that purely funds environmental programs and communities dedicated to combating environmental issues.”

With the retail landscape recently reiterating that it’s less than stable, plus relevance-chasing malls remaining in a state of flux, pop-ups are catching on as shopping centers’ secret weapon. Of course, they also work to the advantage of brands that are sold on the value of physical retail yet gun-shy about...

The Groundbreakers: The executives behind key changes at influential companies Sam LobbanEVP, GMM of women’s apparel, men’s apparel and designer Named the retailer’s general merchandising manager in August, Sam Lobban has been instrumental in fueling excitement around Nordstrom’s product assortment since joining the company to support menswear merchandising in 2018....

The Accelerators: The leaders fueling established companies’ catapulted growth Nili LotanFounder, CEO and designer For Nili Lotan, who’s owned and operated her namesake luxury fashion brand for nearly 20 years, 2022 was “a year of growth.” “Despite everything going on in the world, I’m proud that we’ve continued to go...

The Accelerators: The leaders fueling established companies’ catapulted growth Ryan VeroCEO, Claire’s Since joining 60-year-old Claire’s as CEO in mid-2019, Ryan Vero has focused on evolving the accessories company “from the mall’s biggest retailer to a global brand powerhouse,” he said. That’s included expanding the company’s global retail footprint, both...

The Changemakers: The disruptors driving values-based industry evolution Albert AyalFounder and creative director, Up Next Designer Through the Instagram account Up Next Designer, public relations veteran Albert Ayal has established a global stage and launchpad for emerging designers. The account, which has garnered nearly a quarter million followers, has leveled...