7+ hour, 24+ min ago  (457+ words) There were two things that could be all but certain when Alix Earle finally launched her brand on March 31: that it would sell out " which it did, in a matter of hours " and that it would be picked apart. After…...

7+ hour, 27+ min ago  (790+ words) In this week's Luxury Briefing, I interview designer Susan Fang ahead of her Shanghai Fashion Week show, as local presenting brands focus on a variety of growth strategies. Also, an HSBC forecast for 2026 luxury growth; executive moves at Carven, Valentino…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (442+ words) This week, we take a look at how some fashion retailers and consumers are responding to the rise of AI shopping agents. While the technology is growing in adoption, both retailers and consumers have concerns about security, fraud, reliability and…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (254+ words) On March 17, the dry shampoo brand Batiste commented, "Sending this to my boss rn "." And on March 26, Batiste brought such a collab to life. Klein said that Batiste's social media manager left the comment with no idea it would become…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (526+ words) The in-person fitness marketplace is evolving thanks to consumer demand for wellness and "third spaces" Set against the backdrop of America"s increasingly bifurcated spending power " or K-shaped economy, as it has been dubbed " service-based businesses are increasingly adding wellness…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (446+ words) When Mejuri launched its Puzzle stacking rings last year, the collection quickly outperformed expectations. Within months, it became the brand's fastest-selling product to date, driven in large part by how customers shop it. Rather than purchasing a single ring, 60% of…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (347+ words) The duo has been working on the brand for over two-and-a-half years, noting that it took that long just to nail down the formula and the misting mechanism. As an investor, Guller said, "I was seeing hundreds of brands " [but]…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (779+ words) This week, I checked in on Snif's explosive sales day on TikTok Shop thanks to Mikayla Nogueira, and what it means for the fragrance category and the retailer as a whole. Additionally, Olaplex and Salt & Stone kick off a new…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1040+ words) For many consumers, getting dressed has become more complicated, not less. Weight-loss drugs are reshaping bodies faster than wardrobes can keep up. Dating apps are putting new pressure on how people present themselves. And in parts of the U.S., access to…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (981+ words) Launched by Wayfair to be its luxury counterpart, 9-year-old Perigold is in growth mode "against all odds. "We've enjoyed very strong double-digit growth since our launch in 2017," Rebecca Ginns, global head of Perigold, told Glossy at Shoptalk Spring. That's even…...