From mall retailers to luxury houses, growth is slowing. How can independent brands navigate current economic headwinds?

SWAIA’s annual Native Fashion Show, garden fashion, BMoCA is getting new digs, and why Maria Callas is still trending.

As luxury brands face criticism for production and quality concerns, some are emphasizing craftsmanship as a core value.

While Gucci taps into its strong heritage and begins to see its turnaround strategy take hold, Burberry continues to struggle.

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop style, Daniel Del Core has arrived, Missy Elliott goes to Venus, and more.

Fashion brands are increasingly only engaging with journalists, editors, and influencers when it serves their purposes.

From billowing maxi capes to explorations of textures through artisanal techniques, drama was the focus for Fall 2024.

Brutalism in watch design, the official end of Matches, Auralee’s 10th anniversary, the best Olympic 2024 uniforms, and more.

From the Paris Olympics to the emergence of Tenniscore, the world of sports is serving up statement fashion looks this summer.

This past month has been filled with disappointing news for independent fashion brands, as a stream of closures and bankruptcies roll in.

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.

A reader emailed me a trend question. I have an answer.

In an over-crowded marketplace, brands must prioritize investing in visuals that employ creative storytelling to set themselves apart.

Schiaparelli’s hair ties, Issey Miyake launches A-POC ABLE in New York City, a Q&A with Yusuke Takahashi of CFCL, and Dolce & Gabbana get a retrospective.

Fall 2024 post-season coverage focused on two significant designer exits, shedding light on the relationship between commercialism and creativity in fashion.

From a quiet luxury remix to lush, tactile textures and top-notch craftsmanship, designers opted for a safe evolution of familiar trends.

Sephora’s market miscalculation, ranking 2023’s most impactful fashion collabs with Highsnobiety, Renzo Rosso, and why online retail is in turmoil.

Designers are split on if next fall’s major theme will be a fresh perspective on stealth wealth or the idea of exceptional everyday pieces effortlessly pulled together?

How my customer service issue was finally resolved with a multi-vendor, luxury online retailer. Also, some stats on online shopping.

GAP hires Zac Posen, SWAIA announces its designer lineup, the ‘Enshittification’ of Tik Tok, synthetic diamonds, and Puppets & Puppets ignites discussion at NYFW.