Joan Burstein, Retail Pioneer, Dies at 100
Known as a ‘fairy godmother’ for fashion, Burstein presided over Browns, a London boutique with a global reputation, for more than half a century....
Author : Raven Ward
Pat McGrath Labs Exits Bankruptcy With a New Owner
A US bankruptcy judge said on Friday she would approve the cosmetic brand’s restructure, which sees new owner GDA Luma assuming control of the new...
The Fashion Bubble, Seen From Washington, DC
From handbag spotting to hyperscalers, Imran Amed reports from Semafor World Economy on the two subjects consuming the world’s most powerful CEOs and policy leaders...
Susie Cave to Launch New ‘Demi-Couture’ Brand
Two years after shuttering The Vampire’s Wife, the designer is launching Susie Cave Weddings & Funerals with an appointment-only boutique in London’s Kensington....
When the Supply Chain Becomes the Story
In an industry plagued by greenwashing and waning consumer interest in environmental impact, legacy brand Davines is betting on sustainability as lifestyle branding....
Condé Nast Shutters Self Magazine; Glamour Editor-in-Chief Sam Barry Departs
In a move towards brand consolidation, Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch announced closure of the digital-only health title as well as several international Glamour editions....
Kering’s Strategy Reveal, Examined
In this week’s High Margin newsletter, markets respond to Kering’s investor day while CEO Luca de Meo seeks manufacturing synergies, throws cold water on the...
The New Playbook for Winning Gen Z Beauty Shoppers
Gen Z is turning beauty into a social sport, blending AI, ingredient obsession and a preference for in-store shopping. But only brands with real credibility...
American Eagle Rallies Again After Launching Second Sydney Sweeney Campaign
A second denim campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney drove a nearly 6 percent rise in the brand’s share price....
Authentic Brands Group Is Bringing Barneys Back
The luxury retailer will return to its original location on Madison Avenue, according to a source familiar with the matter....