Weekend Briefing: Even fast fashion brands are starting to offer repair services Last week saw a number of brands announce new repair services, an aspect of the circular economy that sometimes gets undervalued compared to the more exciting world of resale. But in this Weekend Briefing, I take a look at why that shouldn’t be the case. Read on for that, plus...
Week in Review: Yeezy’s implosion, the new pain-filled spa experience and Glossy’s Influencer Brand Dinner This week, a discussion of how Kanye West's fashion empire came rapidly crumbling down. Plus, Liz takes us into the new world of spa treatments that are more focused on endurance than relaxation and provides a dispatch from Glossy's Influencer Brand Leaders Dinner on October 25.
What will happen to Yeezy’s resale future? Yeezy sneakers have increasingly become radioactive. So what will happen to all the Yeezys that are out there now?
Adidas drops Kanye West West said several times that his goal was to be independent. He seems to have gotten his wish.
Brands are pitching resale as an affordable holiday alternative Both resellers and brands that offer resale are hoping to capitalize on recent shifts by pushing their resale options ahead of the holidays.
West Coast ports see relief as congestion clears up The clearing of problems in the West Coast supply chain is giving brands more reliable lead times and allowing them to invest more heavily in ocean shipping. But not all shipping issues have been solved.
Weekend Briefing: What inflation means for the aspirational luxury shopper Last week, some of the biggest luxury fashion companies posted positive earnings, even as price increases are putting pressure on customers. In this Weekend Briefing, I also take a look at Adidas’s ongoing troubles and the clearing up of West Coast ports.
Week in Review: NBA fashion, Skechers sues Hermès, early holiday marketing On this week's episode: looks at the fashion evolution of the NBA and Skechers' surprising lawsuit against luxury brand Hermès. Plus, a deep dive into the different ways brands and retailers are tackling earlier-than-ever holiday marketing.
Why Lanvin cut its valuation ahead of an IPO It's common for investment-seeking companies to inflate their own value. It's less common for a company to intentionally lower its own valuation.