The Changemakers: The disruptors driving values-based industry evolution Ben BarryDean of fashion, Parsons School of Design So much for fashion schools lagging. After years of fashion media reporting outdated teachings at the top fashion schools — particularly due to their lack of focus around designing for extended sizes, prioritizing sustainability...

The Changemakers: The disruptors driving values-based industry evolution Corey SmithHead of diversity and inclusion, N.A. Head of diversity and inclusion was a new position at LVMH when Corey Smith stepped into the role in September 2020. However, he’s quick to note he’d been in talks with the company about potentially...

With short-form videos dominating Americans’ screen time, largely in the form of TikToks, brands across price tiers and categories have increasingly leaned into the opportunity. In response, social platforms specializing in other content formats have rolled out features accommodating the trend. YouTube’s Shorts is proving worthy of brands’ focus, even...

Since the start of the pandemic, health and wellness have come to the forefront of consumers’ minds, driving changes to longstanding behaviors. In sync, a variety of brands with a wellness slant and accessible supply chain have been popping up, increasing competition in the market. Now, established health and wellness...

“I’m sure the brands are not super happy that we’re creating a greater level of accessibility, which goes against their exclusivity goals,” said Seth Weisser, co-founder and CEO of What Goes Around Comes Around. “But it’s the way forward.” 

Fashion brands are overhauling their pre-pandemic store strategies, in response to new consumer habits and business needs. 

Amid warnings of even more troubled economic times ahead, strong fashion brands have resolved that now’s not the time to experiment. 

In today’s Paris Fashion Week Briefing, as consumers inch closer toward a pre-pandemic state of normal, designers are finding new ways to bring creativity to comfort wear and prioritizing travel-ready products. At the same time, brands are leaning into marketing and distribution opportunities that sprung up in the past two-and-a-half...

Paris Fashion Week, which officially kicked off on Monday, has been a whirlwind of “moments” built on star power. They’ve included runway appearances, surprise collaborations and store openings. In addition, the formats of some shows have been updated with social shares and followers in mind, proving influencers’ expanding power.