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Protecting Creatives
From late payments to AI harvesting, independent fashion and beauty creatives are facing a wide range of challenges.
October News Roundup
Why indie brands are still struggling, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s style, pop-up stores now, and the Zefren-M-RRL collab.
Paul Poiret and Branding *
Paul Poiret was the first French couturier of the 20th century to break with the past and create a modern fashion brand.
Spring 2025 Trend Recap
Designers presented women with an idealized vision of spring, offering an entertaining escape from reality.
Filter The Feedback
Not all advice is good advice, which is why brand owners should be picky when listening to investor feedback.
September News Roundup
The Tapestry-Capri Holdings merger, knitwear by Zankov, all about Burberry with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and more.
Everyone is Seeing Red
Creative directors are embracing the power of red for Fall 2024, but the color is a major trend both on and off the runways.
Is a Fashion Crisis Brewing?
From mall retailers to luxury houses, growth is slowing. How can independent brands navigate current economic headwinds?
August News Roundup
SWAIA’s annual Native Fashion Show, garden fashion, BMoCA is getting new digs, and why Maria Callas is still trending.
The New Craftsmanship
As luxury brands face criticism for production and quality concerns, some are emphasizing craftsmanship as a core value.
Brand Values and Culture
While Gucci taps into its strong heritage and begins to see its turnaround strategy take hold, Burberry continues to struggle.
July News Roundup
Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop style, Daniel Del Core has arrived, Missy Elliott goes to Venus, and more.
Is Fashion Media Dead?
Fashion brands are increasingly only engaging with journalists, editors, and influencers when it serves their purposes.
Haute Couture Fall 2024
From billowing maxi capes to explorations of textures through artisanal techniques, drama was the focus for Fall 2024.
June News Roundup
Brutalism in watch design, the official end of Matches, Auralee’s 10th anniversary, the best Olympic 2024 uniforms, and more.
The Sporting Life
From the Paris Olympics to the emergence of Tenniscore, the world of sports is serving up statement fashion looks this summer.
Indie Brands Are Struggling
This past month has been filled with disappointing news for independent fashion brands, as a stream of closures and bankruptcies roll in.
May News Roundup
This month’s round up includes a conversation with Maria Cornejo and Gigi Burris, who is HYKE, Patagonia’s latest film, and a new Yohji Yamamoto exhibition.
Your Brand Images Matter
In an over-crowded marketplace, brands must prioritize investing in visuals that employ creative storytelling to set themselves apart.