Ahead of Coachella 2026, festival fashion is fragmenting beyond the flower crown era, while brands like Gap rethink activations with more practical, on-site experiences.

For this week’s Luxury Briefing, Glossy spoke to Trevor Hardy, CMO at Chanel-owned Orlebar Brown, about how the brand is strategically opening stores to reach affluent shoppers year-round. Also, an update on Saks, insights into Brunello Cucinelli's earnings, and new executive moves at Tiffany & Co. and Fear of God.

Cotopaxi’s new capsule with FP Movement is the latest example of the outdoor brand using partnerships to reach a more fashion-conscious female consumer.

In 2025, political backlash against ESG policies pushed companies to scale back public commitments and invest more cautiously. Now, brands are changing their approach to sustainability, with some moving away from broad, global messaging toward more targeted, visible initiatives.

On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska is joined by senior beauty reporter Emily Jensen to unpack Macy’s latest earnings and what they signal for the future of department stores.

In this week's Luxury Briefing, I interview designer Susan Fang ahead of her Shanghai Fashion Week show, as local presenting brands focus on a variety of growth strategies. Also, an HSBC forecast for 2026 luxury growth; executive moves at Carven, Valentino and Kering; and news to know.

The "Love Story" effect is fueling Calvin Klein’s '90s resurgence, while Tommy Hilfiger taps football and F1 partnerships to drive engagement and sales.

Fenty Beauty debuts its “Rose Amber” AI advisor on WhatsApp, as brands like L’Oréal push into chat-based shopping and conversational commerce gains traction globally.

When Mejuri launched its Puzzle stacking rings last year, the collection quickly outperformed expectations. Within months, it became the brand’s fastest-selling product to date, driven in large part by how customers shop it. Rather than purchasing a single ring, 60% of shoppers buy three or more at once, turning the...