In the wake of scandal, it’s back to the future for designer Demna as he employs legacy — both Cristóbal Balenciaga’s and his own — to find a way forward, writes Tim Blanks.
TODAY'S MUST READBrands, retailers and investors are betting on trail running, the fast-growing endurance sport, to become activewear’s next big category.
- Trail running, an off road endurance running sport which takes place across hills, forests and mountains, is seeing its popularity soar.
- Brands like Nike, Asics and On are investing in their trail assortments, while start-ups like Norda and Satisfy are experiencing booming demand for their fashion-forward take on trail gear.
- Sales of trail products are being boosted by interest from fashion consumers, drawn to their durability and gorpcore aesthetic.
TODAY'S MUST READBrands, retailers and investors are betting on trail running, the fast-growing endurance sport, to become activewear’s next big category.
- Trail running, an off road endurance running sport which takes place across hills, forests and mountains, is seeing its popularity soar.
- Brands like Nike, Asics and On are investing in their trail assortments, while start-ups like Norda and Satisfy are experiencing booming demand for their fashion-forward take on trail gear.
- Sales of trail products are being boosted by interest from fashion consumers, drawn to their durability and gorpcore aesthetic.
Pierpaolo Piccioli and Sarah Burton embraced dark formality, writes Tim Blanks.
Tulipshare, a London-based platform representing investors’ interests on social and environmental causes, sent a letter to Nike’s board of directors Monday reiterating calls for improved transparency and respect for human rights in its supply chain and expressing “grave concern” for the sportswear giant’s lack of response to previous outreach attempts.
The additional items are a way to woo new consumers to subscribe to the monthly service even as inflation bites. “The customer is more cost-conscious than she’s ever been before,” Rent the Runway chief executive officer Jennifer Hyman said.
Italy’s Trussardi has sought protection from creditors as it embarks on a fresh effort to turn around the embattled fashion brand, two sources close to the matter said on Monday.
Santo Domingo’s debut collection will be released in April, timed to coincide with the reopening of the jewellery house’s newly renovated Fifth Avenue flagship.
Rinderknech joined the luxury goods conglomerate from L’Oréal USA, where he was president and chief executive officer, in May 2022 as chairman and CEO of LVMH Hospitality Excellence. He will continue to oversee the company’s hospitality division in addition to his new beauty responsibilities.
The licensing group is near a deal to pay about $1.3 billion for the parent of Quiksilver and Billabong surfwear brands, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Brazilian footwear and accessories conglomerate has paid 130 million Brazilian reais ($25 million) to acquire a 65 percent share in the Milan-based shoe brand, signalling the company’s plans to continue expanding its global footprint.
Nordstrom Inc forecast full-year revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, signaling high inflation levels were dampening consumer spending on discretionary items while the retailer decided to discontinue its Canadian business operations to drive profitability.