In this week’s Luxury Briefing, a look at why outerwear and not reinvention is powering Burberry’s recovery. Plus, Revolve’s bet on physical retail, a Bottega Veneta exec moves to Moncler, Kering’s new C-suite appointment and the latest news to know.

With its Emily + Meritt capsule, Aerie is turning “remixed vintage” into a scalable growth strategy, using styling-led nostalgia to attract Gen Z and Gen Alpha shoppers at accessible price points.

Even as TikTok Shop creators post record sales, lower fees, AI-driven content and brand demand for multiple voices are intensifying competition across the creator economy.

When Coach CEO Todd Kahn talks about the brand, he rarely starts with the product. For him, the brand is about emotion and identity. “We call it expressive luxury,” he said. “It’s about putting the consumer at the center.” That focus has powered one of fashion’s strongest runs.

In this week’s Luxury Briefing, how Harrods’ January sale went public on TikTok and what that visibility means for luxury pricing power. Plus, a look at why lab-grown diamonds are gaining traction at the very top of the market, executive moves and the latest earnings.

ThirdLove is expanding its TempSync line into activewear after its menopause-focused bra generated $1 million in sales in six weeks.

While U.S. and European brands move away from real fur, China’s JNBY is testing whether plant-based faux fur can actually scale in stores.

Saks Global enters Chapter 11 with $1.75 billion in committed capital and a familiar leadership team, raising questions about vendor trust, restructuring outcomes and the future of luxury department stores.

After years of operating in the U.S. primarily through online and wholesale channels, including Nordstrom, Topshop and Topman returned to a brand-controlled physical retail setting in December through a limited-time pop-up staged by parent company Asos.