Garrett Leight grew up in the eyewear industry. The founder of the 13-year-old, Venice Beach-based eyewear brand Garrett Leight California Optical is also the son of Larry Leight, founder of eyewear brand Oliver Peoples. So it’s no surprise that his eyewear brand has seen significant success.
Kicking off this month in Raleigh, North Carolina, Bal Harbour Shops’ Access Pop-Up is a first-of-its-kind pop-up mall making eight-week stops in cities underserved by the luxury market. In late January, it will head to Greenville, South Carolina, before making stops in Floria’s Tequesta and South Walton County. Among the...
On this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, Howard discusses La Ligne’s modern approaches to the DTC model and marketing, and the way it’s prioritizing profitability while also rolling out stores.
Brunello Cucinelli’s new capsule collection targets younger shoppers and provides a glimpse at the future of the quiet luxury brand.
Today, thanks in large part to the fresh eye that Michelle Ochs is bringing to its collections, Hervé Léger is much more than body-con minidresses — and it’s in growth mode. Together, Melissa LeFere-Cobb and Ochs are setting plans for product category and international expansion as they build toward the...
As the success of luxury fashion brands becomes more fragmented, brand leaders are placing new focus on the in-store experience. Retail productivity and dwell time are among key performance indicators, while building stronger connections with customers is the main goal.
Traditionally, luxury outerwear has driven big business for luxury brands and retailers in the fourth quarter. But with luxury spending proving less predictable, temperatures remaining tame and longtime outerwear leaders falling out of favor, the success of the category this year is less certain. Fashion companies are answering the challenge...
In the last couple of years, the quiet luxury trend has shed light on the shopping habits of high-net-worth consumers — namely, their prioritization of quality, history and rarity, and their desire to be part of an exclusive club. But for nearly 100 years, primarily in Milan, Richemont-owned leather goods...
Charles Harbison relaunched Harbison Studio in 2022, six years after putting the luxury fashion brand on pause. And it’s already clear that, this time around, he’s doing things differently. “I’m building a brand with more authenticity,” Harbison said on the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast. “I've tried to do it...