Luxury Briefing: Inside luxury’s return to quality Luxury consumers are demanding real value, pushing brands to prioritize craftsmanship over hype. While niche labels like Delvaux, Lalage London and Moynat thrive, big names face backlash for soaring prices and slipping quality.
Paris Fashion Week Briefing: The real cost of a new creative director As creative director shake-ups hit Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten and Givenchy, the real story is in the numbers. With Kering struggling, LVMH slowing and Zegna betting big on Tom Ford, the luxury industry is at a crossroads.
Luxury Briefing: Is Prada’s rumored acquisition spree smart for the booming business? Prada’s rumored $1.6 billion Versace buy is set to shake up luxury. Plus, On Running benefits from its fashion connections, and Luxottica bets on smart eyewear — again.
Revolve announces global expansion of its shoppable gaming app Revolve’s fashion styling game, Bellemint, is now available worldwide, the company announced on March 5. The game, which was created by fashion game development company Muus Collective, launched in the U.S. in October. It's now offered globally through Android's and Apple's app stores.
Milan Fashion Week: Milan welcomes a new designer class Susan Fang made her Milan Fashion Week debut with Dolce & Gabbana’s backing, while K-Way redefined its future at 60, marking a shift in Milan’s fashion power dynamics.
Luxury Briefing: Brand-retailer relationships are becoming more strained In this week's briefing, a look at new and existing challenges in brand-retailer partnerships. Plus, London retailers are working overtime to win back shoppers, and Coupang, owner of Farfetch, releases earnings.
Fashion director Edward Buchanan: ‘Luxury isn’t what it used to be’ On this week's episode of The Glossy Fashion Podcast, Edward Buchanan breaks down the state of Italian fashion, including why luxury prices are skyrocketing, craftsmanship is fading and independent designers are struggling to break through.
How new sustainability guidelines impacted London Fashion Week The BFC is making sustainability non-negotiable, adopting Copenhagen Fashion Week’s framework and aligning with E.U. rules like the Green Claims Directive. It's pushing designers to back up their eco claims with real action.
London Fashion Week Briefing: Why designers are rethinking the runway London Fashion Week Fall 2025 has a new, pared-down look as more brands ditch costly shows in favor of intimate dinners, digital drops and new formats. With sponsorships dwindling and financial pressures mounting, designers are rethinking how — and if — they show.