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Does Fashion Know What Women Want?

This Paris Fashion Week, the delicate balance between fantasy and function faltered, raising questions about whether designers truly understand the women they dress.

Does Fashion Know What Women Want?

This Paris Fashion Week, the delicate balance between fantasy and function faltered, raising questions about whether designers truly understand the women they dress.


Nike’s Comeback Finally Takes Shape

The sportswear giant’s latest earnings results showed clear signs of progress for a long-awaited comeback, but there’s still plenty of work left to be done.

Nike’s Comeback Finally Takes Shape

The sportswear giant’s latest earnings results showed clear signs of progress for a long-awaited comeback, but there’s still plenty of work left to be done.


Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained

The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.

Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained

The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.


Can Vogue Go Niche?

US Vogue’s new head of editorial content Chloe Malle wants to revamp the title to more squarely serve a core audience of fashion-lovers.

Can Vogue Go Niche?

US Vogue’s new head of editorial content Chloe Malle wants to revamp the title to more squarely serve a core audience of fashion-lovers.


What Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Means for Fashion

Donald Trump’s MAGA movement has become synonymous with traditional displays of American patriotism — but the engagement of America’s so-called “royal couple” serves as a reminder that there’s still a way for fashion to embrace Americana branding.

What Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Means for Fashion

Donald Trump’s MAGA movement has become synonymous with traditional displays of American patriotism — but the engagement of America’s so-called “royal couple” serves as a reminder that there’s still a way for fashion to embrace Americana branding.


Is Now the Moment for $160 Lipstick? Louis Vuitton Hopes So

The fashion house’s reveal of its debut cosmetics line has fired off a hot debate about the limits of what brands can charge for beauty. Will that noise translate into sales? Or did luxury’s biggest brand misjudge the moment?

Is Now the Moment for $160 Lipstick? Louis Vuitton Hopes So

The fashion house’s reveal of its debut cosmetics line has fired off a hot debate about the limits of what brands can charge for beauty. Will that noise translate into sales? Or did luxury’s biggest brand misjudge the moment?


Vogue, Louis Vuitton and the State of Fashion Media

Emma Stone’s Vuitton-only shoot was billed as an artistic tribute — not a commercial deal. Yet it highlights the increasingly blurred lines between the brands that fund fashion magazines and the images they publish.

Vogue, Louis Vuitton and the State of Fashion Media

Emma Stone’s Vuitton-only shoot was billed as an artistic tribute — not a commercial deal. Yet it highlights the increasingly blurred lines between the brands that fund fashion magazines and the images they publish.


End Times for Swiss Watchmakers?

This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.

End Times for Swiss Watchmakers?

This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.


For American Eagle, Is the Attention Worth the Controversy?

A social media stir accusing the brand’s fall campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney of having “Nazi” undertones caused the retailer — for better or for worse — to regain social media mindshare.

For American Eagle, Is the Attention Worth the Controversy?

A social media stir accusing the brand’s fall campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney of having “Nazi” undertones caused the retailer — for better or for worse — to regain social media mindshare.


LVMH Slide Signals No Quick End to Big Luxury’s Malaise

A steep sales decline at the sector bellwether’s core fashion and leather goods division, which houses Louis Vuitton and Dior, point to a long road ahead.

LVMH Slide Signals No Quick End to Big Luxury’s Malaise

A steep sales decline at the sector bellwether’s core fashion and leather goods division, which houses Louis Vuitton and Dior, point to a long road ahead.


If You Can’t Trust Loro Piana, Who Can You Trust?

This week, court documents linking the top-end brand to Chinese sweatshops outside Milan called the entire luxury sector’s credibility into question.

If You Can’t Trust Loro Piana, Who Can You Trust?

This week, court documents linking the top-end brand to Chinese sweatshops outside Milan called the entire luxury sector’s credibility into question.


Big Tech and Fashion Think They’ve Finally Figured Out Smart Glasses

Tech giants like Meta and Google are striking big deals and announcing new eyewear partnerships on smart glasses after a decade of failed attempts to make the devices fashionable.

Big Tech and Fashion Think They’ve Finally Figured Out Smart Glasses

Tech giants like Meta and Google are striking big deals and announcing new eyewear partnerships on smart glasses after a decade of failed attempts to make the devices fashionable.