Macy’s reset: Bloomingdale’s momentum, beauty bets and the new department store model 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.
Luxury Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week draws global attention again as China bounces back 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: Calvin Klein’s ’90s reset drives demand for PVH The "Love Story" effect is fueling Calvin Klein’s '90s resurgence, while Tommy Hilfiger taps football and F1 partnerships to drive engagement and sales.
Exclusive: Fenty Beauty launches WhatsApp AI advisor as messaging becomes beauty’s next commerce channel 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.
Mejuri builds on its fastest-selling collection, with most shoppers buying 3 products 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...
Stitch Fix is targeting people mid-transition, from GLP-1 users to newly divorced men Stitch Fix is targeting customers in moments of change, including using a GLP-1 or divorcing, as new data and earnings show rising engagement and spending.
Luxury Briefing: In a volatile Middle East, bags charms reaching $250,000 are catching on For this week's Luxury Briefing, I spoke with designer and founder of Bag Bijoux Ashna Mehta about why high jewelry is moving onto handbags. As charm culture scales at the entry level, a new category is emerging at the top end, shaped by Middle Eastern demand and ultra-wealthy clients.
Lancôme gets serious about longevity with new skin-care line Longevity has quickly become one of beauty’s most crowded areas, fueled by demand for preventative health, supplements and clinic treatments. Now, Lancôme is making its play, and it’s doing so in a way that puts its claims under immediate scrutiny.
The Glossy Podcast: As Middle East conflict escalates, luxury faces mounting pressure On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska are joined by Achim Berg, founder of the fashion and luxury think tank FashionSights and former senior partner at McKinsey, to unpack how escalating conflict in the Middle East is impacting the...