Storm Reid Goes Wild With Leopard Print Slingbacks in NYC
Storm Reid stepped out in New York wearing Le Silla’s leopard‑print Clivage slingbacks as she promoted her upcoming Netflix film “Roommates.” The 4‑inch ultra‑slim stiletto heels feature black‑brown animalier satin and a crystal‑embellished strap, anchoring a colorful spring ensemble styled by Jason Bolden. The following day she switched to a $1,045 Christian Louboutin Rosa Z sandal, highlighting a contrast between emerging designer pieces and established luxury. Reid also confirmed she will not return to HBO’s “Euphoria” for season three, citing school commitments.
Zeelool Turns Everyday Glasses Into an Expression of Your Personal Vibe
Zeelool’s "Frame Your Vibe" campaign positions everyday glasses as a fashion finishing touch, targeting style‑savvy professionals. The brand offers a broad palette of frames, from neutral work‑wear to bold night‑out styles, paired with prescription options such as blue‑light blocking and...
A Blue World Believes Low-Impact, Marine-Based Materials Are the Next Frontier for Fashion
A Blue World, a new platform championing marine‑based biomaterials, aims to replace petrochemical inputs across fashion, beauty and wellness. It recently acquired German textile maker Smartfiber, whose Seacell yarn is fully biodegradable and infused with seaweed nutrients. The platform connects...
Herschel Supply Expands Into Golf Bags, Accessories
Herschel Supply Co., the Vancouver‑based backpack brand, has launched Herschel Supply Golf, a new collection that includes three on‑course bags, a travel bag and assorted accessories such as headcovers, duffels and hard‑shell luggage. Prices range from $30 to $290, emphasizing...
Tanner Fletcher and Larroudé Debut Whimsical Footwear Collaboration in Wedding Show
Larroudé and Tanner Fletcher unveiled a nine‑style whimsical footwear line at New York Bridal Week’s genderless wedding show. The collection mixes Fletcher’s vintage‑inspired playfulness with Larroudé’s classic silhouettes, featuring blue satin mules, lace‑trimmed heels and dessert‑like platform sandals. Prices span...
Peter Millar Creates Branded Suites for Two Omni Resorts
Peter Millar, the Raleigh‑based apparel brand, has teamed with Omni Hotels & Resorts to launch Peter Millar‑branded suites at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, and the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Texas, both opening this month. The suites showcase cashmere blankets, custom plaid pool‑table felt,...
A&F, Sperry Collaborate on Coastal-Inspired Capsule
Abercrombie & Fitch has revived its historic partnership with Sperry, unveiling a coastal‑inspired capsule collection. The line features seven apparel pieces priced $55‑$150 and five new footwear styles that reinterpret the classic boat shoe with nautical details. Launching Thursday, the...
Walmart, REI Back Unspun’s Domestic Hubs for Automated Apparel Manufacturing
Unspun, the San Francisco‑based AI‑enabled 3‑D weaving startup, secured letters of support from Walmart, REI and other retailers to launch domestic manufacturing hubs across the United States. The company’s automated looms can produce semi‑finished garments in minutes, cutting traditional cut‑and‑sew...
Academy Sports’ Matt McCabe Talks World Cup Opportunity, Elevated Brand Mix and More
Academy Sports + Outdoors is leveraging the 2026 World Cup, with 30 games located in its store network, to boost soccer‑related merchandise and tailgating sales. The retailer’s footwear mix has shifted dramatically, raising the share of shoes priced above $100 from 4%...
Quantifying Fashion’s AI Bid to Do More With Less
UBS analyst Jay Sole’s research shows AI is already boosting efficiency in fashion, with sales per employee rising to $272,000—a 0.5% CAGR increase since 2021. Margins are returning to post‑pandemic peaks, suggesting AI‑driven productivity gains beyond e‑commerce growth. VF Corp....
From the Archive: Bridal Bliss
Women’s Wear Daily highlighted Eleanor Randolph Wilson’s 1914 wedding, showcasing a Kurzman Fifth Avenue dress and an elaborate trousseau. The trousseau, a collection of luxury items from lingerie to travel wear, signaled the bride’s social standing. Over the ensuing century...
Nordstrom Local Expands in California
Nordstrom is adding two new Nordstrom Local service hubs in San Diego and Danville, raising the total number of Locals to nine. The 1,190‑sq ft San Diego site opens June 4 and the 1,214‑sq ft Danville location opens June 18, offering order pickup, returns, alterations and...
Elevating Bloomingdale’s Through Renovations, Sumptuous Boutiques and Experiences
Bloomingdale’s is accelerating a multi‑year renovation program across its flagship 59th Street store and 12 other top‑performing locations, adding luxury boutiques such as Christian Louboutin, Gianvito Rossi and Acne Studios. Executive vice‑president Catherine Cook is personally touring stores to oversee construction, staffing and brand partnerships,...
Faherty’s Kerry Docherty on Losing Herself While Building the Brand
Kerry Docherty, co‑founder of the Faherty clothing brand, has released a candid memoir titled “Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming and Telling the Truth.” The book chronicles her evolution from a law‑trained, behind‑the‑scenes operator—handling social media, HR, legal work, and even modeling—to a...
Driving Bloomingdale’s Through Curation, Innovation and Experimentation
Bloomingdale’s senior vice president Rachel Abeles outlined a multi‑channel growth plan that leans on the Bloomie’s small‑format stores, an expanding online marketplace, and AI‑driven personalization. The retailer, generating roughly $4 billion annually, aims to add about 15 new Bloomie’s locations over...
Isa Briones Slips Into Fendi Mesh Sandals to Greet Fans Ahead of Broadway Performance
Isa Briones stepped onto the Circle in the Square stage wearing Fendi’s Arco color‑blocked slingback sandals, priced at $1,150. The actress, known for HBO Max’s “The Pitt,” is headlining the Broadway musical “Just in Time,” which runs through April 19. Briones...
EXCLUSIVE: Baccarat Has a New CEO in North America
Baccarat announced Thais Roda as its new chief executive officer for North America, effective Wednesday. Roda arrives from Liaigre Inc., where she drove significant revenue growth and operational restructuring. Her mandate includes boosting the performance of Baccarat's crystal collections, deepening...
EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Allen White and LeBron James Spill Bag Contents for New Louis Vuitton Campaign
Louis Vuitton launched its "In My Bag" campaign, showcasing the contents of Speedy P9 bags carried by celebrity ambassadors such as Jeremy Allen White, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Future, Jude Bellingham and Jackson Wang. The still‑life images, photographed by Thomas Lagrange,...
Fulfilling the Late Jean-Louis Dumas’ Dream, Hermès Unveils First Stand-Alone Store in Beijing
Hermès opened its first stand‑alone store in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun, fulfilling a promise made by the late Jean‑Louis Dumas. The five‑story flagship, nicknamed the “bird cage,” houses 16 product categories and features a glass façade wrapped in rose‑pink and terracotta tiles....
LIM College’s Student-Produced Fashion Show Unites Designers Under Theme ‘Global Fashion Fusion’
LIM College will host its 81st annual student‑produced fashion show on April 10, featuring the “Global Fashion Fusion” theme that blends cultural influences from New York and France. The runway will showcase Amazon Fashion‑sourced looks, student designs, and collections from recent ESMOD...
Too Tall for Most Wedding Guest Outfits? This Specialty Brand Has You Covered
American Tall, a specialty brand founded in 2016, creates clothing exclusively for tall men and women, offering proportionally designed garments rather than simply larger sizes. Its lineup includes blazers, dresses, tuxedo jackets and pants with inseams up to 40 inches,...
WeWearAustralian Expands Into Physical Retail With SoHo Store
WeWearAustralian, an Australian fashion incubator, is opening its first permanent U.S. brick‑and‑mortar location in SoHo, Manhattan, a 5,000‑square‑foot space at 69 Mercer Street. The store will rotate up to 35 Australian fashion, art and home‑goods brands on a consignment basis,...
Cameron Diaz Adds a Pop of Red With Jude Pumps on ‘The Tonight Show’
Cameron Diaz appeared on The Tonight Show wearing a striking pair of red Jude Haze pumps, paired with an all‑cream tailored suit. The three‑inch almond‑toe heels retail for $590 and are crafted in Portugal. The appearance underscores Jude’s growing cachet...
How to Buy a Birkin Bag Online (at Verified Retailers Where You Won’t Get Scammed)
The Hermès Birkin remains a coveted status symbol, but buying new requires navigating a restrictive boutique system and hefty pre‑spend requirements that can exceed the bag’s price. In 2026, shoppers increasingly turn to verified online resale platforms such as Revolve,...
EXCLUSIVE: Japanese Textile Hosoo House Launches First Menswear Capsule
Japanese luxury textile house Hosoo, a 12th‑generation Nishijin weaving firm, unveiled a limited‑edition menswear capsule made from a newly developed hemp fabric. The 22‑piece collection, featuring pants, shirts and modern kimonos, debuted in Kyoto and may be shown again at...
EXCLUSIVE: Wacoal International Corp. To Acquire Glamorise to Expand Size-Inclusive Innerwear Offerings and E-Commerce Expertise
Wacoal International Corp. has completed the acquisition of Glamorise Foundations Inc., a New York‑based e‑commerce specialist in size‑inclusive innerwear. The deal, terms undisclosed, adds Glamorise’s extensive band‑30‑to‑58 and cup‑B‑to‑K product range to Wacoal’s portfolio. Wacoal aims to boost its direct‑to‑consumer capabilities,...
LVMH Names Amina Maleck to Senior Group Human Resources Post
LVMH appointed Amina Maleck as chief human resources officer for Group Headquarters and the Other Activities segment, effective April 1, succeeding Claire de Coincy who moved to Moët Hennessy. Maleck’s new role consolidates HR oversight across the conglomerate’s diverse portfolio, while her departure...
Beiersdorf to Boost Its Innovation Agenda With New, 100 Million-Euro Venture Capital Fund
Beiersdorf has launched a second‑generation Skin Care Innovation Fund with a €100 million ($109 million) commitment, doubling the size of its 2020 venture capital vehicle. The fund will back early‑ to growth‑stage startups worldwide in skin‑care, life sciences, sustainability, AI‑enabled technologies and...
EXCLUSIVE: Roger Vivier Opens Paris Store With Exclusive Made-to-Measure Service
Roger Vivier opened a new 2,900‑square‑foot flagship at 20 Rue du Faubourg Saint‑Honoré, its largest store worldwide, featuring an exclusive made‑to‑order Atelier Vivier service with over 1,000 customization options. The boutique showcases art, a silver‑leaf VIP lounge, and limited‑edition pieces...
EXCLUSIVE: Burç Akyol, Jeanne Cadieu and Lyas Join Alexandre Mattiussi on ANDAM Jury
The 2026 ANDAM fashion prize announced a diverse jury featuring designer Burç Akyol, model Jeanne Cadieu, fashion agitator Lyas, and industry leaders alongside president Alexandre Mattiussi. The competition will award a €700,000 (~$756,000) endowment, with the Grand Prize worth €300,000...
Laura Weir Rewires the British Fashion Council as an Incubator, Targets 18 Million Pounds in Annual Revenue by 2030
Laura Weir, the new CEO of the British Fashion Council (BFC), unveiled a 64‑page "BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth" plan that repositions the organization as an industry incubator. The strategy aims to lift gross annual revenue by 38% to £18 million...
The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at YSL Beauty, Bellami and More
In March, several high‑profile beauty executives changed roles, signaling a talent shuffle across the industry. Dania Blin moved from Biotherm to YSL Beauty as global sustainability and science director, while Stacie Henderson Capece Minutolo became CEO of Beauty 4U to expand its omnichannel...
The 10 Hashtags Driving the Most Beauty Sales on TikTok Shop
TikTok Shop’s beauty category generated more than $670 million in sales over the past year, driven primarily by hashtag‑centric video content. The #skincare hashtag alone accounted for roughly $142 million, making it the top revenue generator. K‑beauty tags such as #Koreanskincare and...
Unpacking Davines Group’s Sustained Growth, Next Steps
Davines Group posted 2025 sales of €306.7 million (≈$337 million), a 3.9% rise, with 82% of revenue generated outside Italy. U.S. sales jumped 9.8% and the brand now reaches about 8,500 salons, its strongest market. The company invested €6 million (≈$6.6 million) to launch...
Dyson’s Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer Is $100 Off at Amazon Right Now (You Won’t Find It Cheaper Anywhere Else)
Dyson’s Supersonic Nural hair dryer, launched in May 2024, is now priced at $349.99 on Amazon—a $100 discount marking its lowest ever price. The device features a scalp‑protect mode that uses infrared sensing to cap temperature at 130 °F, along with...
Lori Harvey Gives the Ballet Flat Trend an Animal Print Twist in Alaïa
Lori Harvey was spotted in Los Angeles wearing Alaïa’s leopard‑hair‑calf Criss‑Cross ballet flats priced at $1,350. The flats feature a rounded toe, thin flat sole, glossy black trim and criss‑cross straps with a silver buckle, echoing classical Japanese shoe aesthetics....
Consumer Confidence Continues to Drop as Gas Prices Rise
U.S. consumer confidence slipped 6% in March, reaching its lowest level since December, as gasoline prices rose to an average $3.98 per gallon—a full dollar increase from the prior month. The University of Michigan’s survey shows short‑run economic outlook plunging...
Sources: Dick’s Sporting Goods Has Kicked Off Layoffs at Foot Locker
Dick’s Sporting Goods has begun laying off staff at its newly acquired Foot Locker operation, following the $2.5 billion purchase completed last September. Redundancies are focused on back‑office functions, and the company halted a planned move of Foot Locker’s headquarters to...
How Raye’s ‘Click Clack Symphony’ Music Video Is Calling for the Return of Sky-High Heels
British singer‑songwriter Raye released the music video for “Click Clack Symphony,” a flamboyant ode to sky‑high heels. The clip showcases luxury brands such as Roger Vivier, Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik, with the artist using the shoes as visual metaphors—climbing doors and...
From the Archive: Maud Frizon, Visionary of the Iconic Cone Heel
Maud Frizon launched her eponymous shoe label in 1969, pioneering the iconic “cone heel” that blended bold design with unexpected comfort. The heel quickly became a celebrity favorite in the 1980s, appearing on Cher and on runways worldwide. Frizon expanded...
Camilla Partners With The Met on Capsule Collection
Australian luxury resort‑wear label Camilla Franks unveiled a 73‑piece Met × Camilla capsule collection at a Sydney gala, drawing design inspiration from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s galleries. The collection, featuring silk satin, georgette, chiffon and cotton velvet, will debut online on...
Beckham Does Berlin: Exclusive In-Store Appearances to Launch Third Edition of Hugo Boss Collab
David Beckham attended an exclusive in‑store event in Berlin to launch the third edition of his 'Boss by Beckham' capsule with Hugo Boss. The brand staged the activation at its two‑story flagship on Kurfürstendamm and a pop‑up inside KaDeWe, which will...
Emily Ratajkowski Takes a Walk on the Wild Side With Snakeprint Pumps
Emily Ratajkowski turned heads at the Cymbiotika × Ulta Beauty launch in Los Angeles by pairing a beige body‑con minidress with striking snake‑print pumps. The shoes feature a pointed toe, d’orsay cut‑outs, a four‑inch stiletto heel, and a black‑on‑beige animal print that...
Miami’s New Members’ Club Seia Has Contemporary Art, and Cotoletta Alla Milanese, on the Menu
Vlad Doronin, founder of OKO Group and Aman Resorts, has launched Seia, a private members’ club on the 54th and 55th floors of 830 Brickell in Miami’s financial district. The venue blends a curated contemporary art collection—including works by Warhol, Hirst...
Why Vivobarefoot Is Opening Its First U.S. Flagship Store in SoHo
Vivobarefoot is launching its first U.S. flagship store in SoHo, occupying a 1,500‑square‑foot space at 248 Lafayette Street. The store will showcase the brand’s biophilic, nature‑inspired design that mirrors its London and Bristol locations, offering a sensory, plant‑rich environment. Shoppers...
Mookie Betts Teams With Dita on Active-Skewed Eyewear
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts has partnered with luxury eyewear maker Dita to launch the Mookie Betts × Dita‑Lancier collection, featuring two new sunglass models designed for athletic performance and style. The LSA‑448 Shield and LSA‑449 Navigator incorporate lightweight nylon frames,...
Nike SB Reworks the Classic ‘Triple-Black’ Air Force 1 Low as a Suede Skateboarding Shoe
Nike SB has reimagined the iconic Air Force 1 Low in a Triple‑Black colorway, swapping the traditional leather for a durable suede upper and adding skate‑specific construction details. The shoe features a thinner, lighter midsole, a fatter tongue and collar modeled...
LuisaViaRoma Files for Liquidation Procedure, Employees to Strike in Florence
LuisaViaRoma, the Florence‑based luxury e‑tailer, filed for a court‑mediated “Concordato Semplificato” liquidation procedure on March 25, 2026, seeking court approval of a restructuring plan within 60 days. The board approved a €15 million ($16.5 million) capital increase to address roughly €30 million ($33 million)...
Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates Broadway ‘Moulin Rouge’ Debut in Stuart Weitzman’s Nudist Sandals
Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut as Harold Zidler in “Moulin Rouge The Musical,” becoming the first female‑identifying performer to play the traditionally male role. She stepped out of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in Stuart Weitzman’s gold‑metallic Nudist sandals, which...
Timberland and Loso Drop a New Flame-Emblazoned Boot Together
Timberland has teamed up again with customizer Loso to launch a flame‑emblazoned Waterproof Field Boot crafted from premium full‑grain leather and highlighted by bright green laces, priced at $180. The limited‑edition shoe debuted on March 25 across timberland.com, select New York...