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Shoppers from abroad are no longer flocking to American stores

For global consumers, the United States has long been more than just a travel destination—it is a retail and fashion mecca. From the flagship boutiques of New York’s Fifth Avenue to the sprawling designer outlets of California and Florida, the U.S. has offered international visitors a potent mix of local and luxury brands, competitive pricing,...

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Armani celebrates 20 Years of Privé with an exhibition in Milan

This spring, the house of Giorgio Armani will exhibit a retrospective at the Armani/Silos in Milan, celebrating 20 years of its haute couture line, Giorgio Armani Privé, as well as 50 years of a quietly radical vision that has reshaped modern elegance. Opening to the public on May 21 and running until year’s end, Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025...

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Carter's Q1 sales and earnings decline

Carter's, a prominent children's wear retailer, disclosed its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, revealing a reduction in key financial indicators compared to the corresponding period last year, indicating a difficult start to the fiscal year for the company. The company's consolidated net sales for the first...

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Lilly Pulitzer debuts first international collaboration with french heritage brand Saint James

Lifestyle brand Lilly Pulitzer has collaborated with French heritage label Saint James to create a limited-edition capsule collection. A first for the American resort wear brand, the new collaboration sees Lilly Pulitzer combine Palm Beach's sunny exuberance with Saint James' iconic Breton chic style. Lilly Pulitzer x Saint James collection...

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TikTok exploits trade war to shift fake luxury goods

TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices. But while these "revelations" are spurious, behind them lurks a well-oiled machine for selling counterfeit goods that is making the most of the confusion surrounding trade tariffs. Chinese content...

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Bottega Veneta’s social media silence boosts brand heat

In an age when luxury brands are tripping over themselves to chase virality, some of fashion’s most visionary leaders are choosing silence over noise—and winning. Bottega Veneta’s social media exit in 2021 was once seen as a bold, even questionable move. But as of Q4 2024, the Italian house has surged to sixth place on the Lyst Index of hottest...

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Iconix to roll out brands in GCC region via BFL Group deal

London-based Iconix International has announced a new direct-to-retail (DTR) agreement with off-price retailer Brands for Less (BFL) Group to roll out a number of labels in its portfolio to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The deal, which also extends into Lebanon and Malta, includes the brands Rocawear, Ocean Pacific, London Fog,...

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Daily Front Row hosts 9th Annual Fashion Awards in Los Angeles

American fashion industry publication The Daily Front Row hosted its ninth annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards (the FLAs) on Thursday, April 24, 2025 the Beverly Hills Hotel. Hosted by Matt Rogers, this year's event celebrated key and influential fashion figures who are prominent at the intersection of fashion, the arts and entertainment. Honorees...

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Rapha hires new chief brand officer from Belstaff

The cycling brand Rapha appoints Jodie Harrison as chief brand officer. Harrison announced her new position on LinkedIn on Friday. She stated that she had already been working for the British company as an external consultant since January, prior to her appointment in April. Before that, she spent around three and a half years in various...

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Is Authentic mulling a Guess takeover bid?

Media speculation over Authentic Brands Group potentially launching a bid for Guess Inc. began circulating yesterday, helping to boost shares for the US clothing brand and sparking a possible bidding war. Following Bloomberg’s report on the potential of a rival bid by Authentic, Guess shares were up 17 percent in afternoon trading on Thursday,...

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Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week celebrates punk-romantic legacy of Vivienne Westwood

Taking over from giants like Giambattista Valli, Viktor&Rolf and Elie Saab, the British brand Vivienne Westwood, international guest of this edition, stole the show last night at the Barcelona Bridal Night, one of the highlights of the Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2025, which is being held in Barcelona from April 23-27. The show, held in the...

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Frank and Oak IP to be sold to Lamour Group and Thread Collective

Following the announcement of widespread store closures, it appears Frank and Oak may have stumbled upon a light at the end of the tunnel. The Canadian lifestyle brand is believed to have found a buyer for its intellectual property. According to a press release seen by CBC, the company says the Superior Court of Quebec has approved the sale of...