U.S. Consumers Cut Back on Some Areas to Prioritize Experiences This Summer
U.S. consumers are reshaping summer spending, prioritizing travel experiences over discretionary purchases. Sixty percent intend to travel, with 38% actively seeking cheaper options and a preference for short trips of one to three days. Apparel buying becomes more intentional, favoring value‑driven, off‑price and influencer‑backed products, while food‑and‑beverage budgets tighten and wellness spending pivots to everyday essentials. The KPMG Consumer Pulse 2026 Survey highlights rising AI use in trip planning and generational differences in health priorities.
EXCLUSIVE: Off Season Partners With Formula 1 on Capsule Collection
Off Season, the sports‑fashion label founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede, announced a new capsule collection with Formula 1. The line includes five women’s pieces and two unisex items, featuring race‑circuit graphics and premium, breathable fabrics designed for the Miami...
82 Percent of SMBs Have Raised Prices Due to Tariffs
A Netstock survey shows 82% of U.S. small and medium‑sized businesses have raised prices to offset Trump‑era tariffs, with 92% of those hikes coming directly from price increases. Over half of respondents now employ multiple mitigation tactics—such as supplier diversification,...
USMCA Talks With Mexico Heat Up While Canada Relations Cool
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City to accelerate talks ahead of the July 1 USMCA joint review. Mexico has recently imposed up to 50% tariffs on Chinese imports and revised its customs law, positioning...
Kate Middleton Ditches Suede Pumps for Leather Ralph Lauren Heels for the 100th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Birth
Princess Catherine attended the Buckingham Palace reception marking Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday wearing a lavender Emilia Wickstead dress paired with Ralph Lauren’s Celia 100 MM calfskin pumps. The four‑inch leather heel shoes, priced at $750 and crafted in Italy, replaced her usual...
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin Attend ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Premiere in Head-to-Toe Walmart — Shop the Affordable Looks Here
Celebrity couple Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin turned a chaotic week into a fashion moment at the *The Devil Wears Prada 2* world‑premiere. After Sprouse thwarted a home intrusion at their $2 million Hollywood residence, the pair arrived on the red carpet...
Tara Lipinski Mixes Crisp Pleats and Soft Leather in Givenchy Bow Mules at the ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Premiere
Tara Lipinski attended the "The Devil Wears Prada 2" world premiere in New York wearing a black Vera Wang mini dress with crisp pleats, paired with Givenchy’s Boudoir Bow leather mules. The 2.6‑inch shoes feature a ruched vamp, square toe and sculpted...
Safilo to Acquire Spy+ and Serengeti
Safilo Group announced an exclusivity agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire U.S.-based eyewear labels Spy+ and Serengeti. The two brands together generated roughly $39 million in sales in 2025. Spy+ contributes its patented Happy Lens technology aimed at mood and alertness,...
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Brings a Couture Touch to His New Lamp Designs for Dior
Noé Duchaufour‑Lawrance has refreshed his iconic Corolle lamp for Dior, unveiling 27 new glass‑based designs at Milan Design Week. The collection translates the textures of Dior’s New Look fabrics into handmade Murano glass using pleating, sandblasting and filigree techniques. Prices start...
Why Molteni Group’s Contract Business Is Booming Despite the Slowdown
Molteni Group’s contract and hospitality division now generates half of its 2025 revenue, propelling the luxury furniture maker past a sluggish consumer market. Sales climbed to €562 million (about $607 million), up from €520 million the prior year, despite U.S. tariffs and a...
Despite All Obstacles, Design Is Still Betting on China
European luxury design firms are deepening their foothold in China despite a slowing economy and tighter consumer sentiment. Molteni&C has opened flagship venues in Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Shanghai, while Versace Home, Cassina, Minotti and Gubi are expanding across first‑ and...
Loro Piana Honors Legacy of Plaids at Milan Design Week
Loro Piana launched Chapter I of its new “Studies” series during Milan Design Week, presenting an exhibition of 24 handcrafted plaids at its Cortile della Seta headquarters. The showcase highlights the brand’s historic use of plaids since the 1980s and...
Buccellati Celebrates Caviar Collection With Immersive ‘Aquae Mirabiles’ Installation at Milan Design Week
Buccellati used Milan Design Week to showcase its iconic Caviar silverware collection through the immersive "Aquae Mirabiles" installation. Curated by Federica Sala, designed by Balich Wonder Studio and illustrated by artist Luke Edward Hall, the exhibit creates a submerged, myth‑laden world that...
Milan Design Week Highlights: What Fashion and Accessories Brands Are Up To
Milan Design Week turned the city into a showcase for luxury fashion and accessories, with brands unveiling collaborations, installations, and limited‑edition products. Bottega Veneta partnered with Korean artist Kwangho Lee for a light‑woven installation, while Hermès presented its new home‑decor collection featuring...
Meryl Streep Takes ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ From Green Spotted Satin to Red Patent in New York
Meryl Streep arrived in New York for the global press junket of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” first in an oversized green‑spotted satin coat, then changed into a glossy red Dolce & Gabbana patent trench over a Gabriela Hearst dress. The two looks showcased a...