Claire’s builds on Roblox investment with new partnership and ‘Shimmerville’ products As Claire’s inks a new partnership with creative gaming studio Super League pushing further into digital worlds, data is showing that some brand experiences are not seeing consistent visitor numbers, while other brands move on to more adult player games like Fortnite.
Fashion Briefing: Gen Z and TikTok are defining a new age of diamond shopping Diamond shopping is changing, thanks to Gen Z breaking the old rules. Younger customers aren't thinking about diamonds as things that are reserved for special occasions or required to look a certain way or carry a specific price tag.
Brands call for end to UK’s shopping ‘travel tax,’ as tourists choose Europe Tax-free shopping, one of the benefits of traveling abroad, was put on pause in the U.K. at the same time the country left the E.U. in December 2020. The perk was previously available to tourists from non-E.U. countries. What's more, these visitors have since been required to pay a 20%...
Pandora expands lab-grown diamond business and international footprint On August 15, the 40-year-old Denmark-based jeweler will launch new lab-grown diamond collections and expand into new markets, including Australia and Latin America. In addition, amid its Copenhagen Fashion Week sponsorship last week, the brand announced "Emily in Paris" star Ashley Park as its ambassador. It will introduce additional big-name ambassadors...
Weekend Briefing: How Scandi brands brought AI to the catwalk The big four fashion weeks have yet to begin, but last week, Copenhagen Fashion Week played out a refreshing mix of newer and older Scandi brands.
Aerie is prioritizing localization and bras for fall For fall, American Eagle Outfitters-owned Aerie, best known for its lifestyle and intimates products, is running a multi-part ad campaign. At the center is an NYC-based Aerie Hidden Gems Marketplace featuring the brand's coziest products, as well as a broader bra customer acquisition play.
Rixo’s Henrietta Rix on Brexit, US expansion and the issues with bridal shopping On the Glossy Podcast, co-founder Henrietta Rix discusses the brand’s plans for the U.S., its new category strategy, the need for more inclusive sizing in the contemporary fashion market, the brand effects of Brexit and Rixo's mission to redefine accessible bridal shopping experiences.
Ahluwalia introduces digital IDs with its fall 2023 collection On July 20, U.K.-based contemporary designer Priya Ahluwalia launched her namesake brand's digitally connected fall 2023 collection. Through an integrated QR code, the pieces provide customers with access to brand storytelling, while providing the brand access to customer data.
Weekend Briefing: Birkenstock mulls IPO after cameo in ‘Barbie’ Sandal brands don’t typically come for IPO’s, but L Catterton-owned Birkenstock is going against the grain with a reported September listing.