Luxury Briefing: Post-acquisition, Lyst is focusing on AI search for luxury shopping In an interview with Glossy after Zozo acquired the company, CEO Emma McFerran said Lyst is betting that taste-based personalization, not price or a platform's scale, will define the future of online luxury shopping.
Activewear brands are scrambling to clean up in America’s age of health anxiety As health concerns reshape consumer habits, brands like Under Armour and Lululemon are investing in clean, plant-based materials, ushering in a new era of toxin-free athleticwear.
Hermès price hike sets stage for American tourist boom in Europe Hermès is raising U.S. prices to offset tariffs, pushing American shoppers to buy luxury goods abroad instead.
Luxury Briefing: From diamonds to duties, tariffs are cutting into fine jewelry Luxury jewelry once stood apart from the volatility of global trade, but tariffs are now forcing the industry to face the same realities as everyone else.
Sephora shows strength in LVMH’s earnings, even as pressure builds in U.S. beauty retail Sephora remains a bright spot for LVMH, but Amazon’s aggressive push into skin care, personalization and prestige beauty is reshaping the battle for market share.
What small fashion brands can do when tariffs hit hard Facing skyrocketing tariffs and broken supply chains, fashion brands are getting creative to survive. Leveraging wholesale workarounds and cross-border pricing tricks are among the tactics they're leveraging to remain competitive.
How Von Dutch’s licensing model safeguards against tariffs As Trump’s China tariffs surge to 145%, Von Dutch and other fashion brands are leaning on licensing to stay agile, shift sourcing and keep shelves stocked.
Luxury Briefing: Why Vans OTW is launching its new shoe at Milan Design Week As part of the sprawling Salone del Mobile — the world’s largest furniture and design fair, running from April 8-13 — the brand is presenting the "Checkered Future: Frequency Manifest" installation at Triennale Milano, alongside a product launch.
Exclusive: Can Gen Z-favorite bralette brand Parade master the underwire? Parade, the Gen Z-loved intimates brand, introduced its first underwire bra collection, Always On. The launch coincides with a broader industry trend, as brands like Skims, Mey and EBY have all introduced innovative underwire and push-up bras targeting similar comfort-driven demands from consumers in the last few years.