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  • Why Adidas’ Stan Smiths are everywhere

    The Adidas Stan Smith seems suddenly ubiquitous, but its rise hasn't been as sudden as it seems. Adidas had already sold more than 40 million pairs of the shoes, when it decided to breathe new life into an old classic -- by first completely wiping it off the market in...

  • Bloggers want to #ReviveJCrew

    Belle, the pseudonymous blogger behind Capitol Hill Style, first created the #ReviveJCrew movement in a March 2015 post, urging the company to reconsider its design, strategy and pricing, and issuing a call to action for consumers to share their grievances. The hashtag has proven its longevity as it continues to...

  • Shop Art Theft targets Zara for allegedly ripping off artists

    In an effort to help fellow artists receive proper credit and compensation for their work, Brooklyn-based designer Adam Kurtz launched www.shoparttheft.com, a site where consumers can purchase original artwork allegedly lifted by Zara.

  • A look inside the largest vintage Chanel collection in the U.S.

    Designer Vault, which started in 2011 as an e-commerce site for thrift Chanel finds, recently expanded to include a 300-square-foot showroom in Carlsbad, located between San Diego and Orange County. The shop showcases more than 1,500 Chanel products, primarily handbags, jewelry and other accessories, that sell for upwards of $25,000.

  • The midyear luxury consignment reports are in

    Midyear luxury sales reports from companies like The RealReal and ThredUp demonstrate fluctuations in the market that may mirror trends in the retail market at large.

  • Chloe’s selling 18 karat sunglasses to promote new online store

    Shortly after debuting its online store earlier this month, Chloe is going all in on digital, hoping to lure consumers to the site with the one-of-a kind offering. The sunglasses are a fresh take on one of its most iconic styles, the "Carlina," and will be cast in 18-karat gold,...

  • Ringly, wearable tech, and the world of women

    One of the most common charges leveled against wearable tech is that it has a “woman problem.” Ringly hopes it can solve that. In an effort to make tech gadgets something women would want to wear as part of their regular wardrobe, Ringly has created smart bracelets and rings that are...

  • The rise of Choupette Lagerfeld, cat satirist extraordinaire

    Social media director Ashley Tschudin runs the popular Choupette's Diary accounts, which she claims largely propelled the cat to feline fame.

  • 5 charts on the state of global digital luxury ad spending

    Luxury advertising spending is on the rise after what was described as a disappointing year in 2015 — and digital is forecast to take a bigger chunk of ad budgets, new research shows. Spending on luxury advertising is expected to rise 3 percent this year to $10.9 billion, up from...

  • NBA point guard Russell Westbrook gives Vetements a massive PR boost

    A day after Lorde pronounced Vetements as "uncool" on Twitter, Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook created some buzz on Twitter by showing up to a game Monday night in an orange oversized logo sleeve pullover by the company that retails at $775.

  • ‘Building aspiration’: A guide to creative director Instagrams

    For designers and creative directors in the digital age, it's just as important to have an engaging personal social media presence as it is for the brand itself. The key, experts say, is authenticity. With an ample dose of celebrity, of course.

  • The world’s oldest eyewear brand is going all-in on digital

    Eyewear is going the same way as streetwear. At least it is according to Safilo’s chief executive. “The rise of digital and social media is influencing new avenues of design and aesthetic, and the trend of ‘urban athlete’ is emerging in eyewear,” Luisa Delgado said. Delgado has been been at...