Style’s silver lining

Fashion’s wealthiest generation is also its oldest, and as its ranks expand, there are opportunities and challenges for an industry that largely ignores them.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 12, 2023

Early back-to-school fashion purchases favored lower-priced brands and discounters

Mid-tier and high-end department stores and apparel subscriptions saw double-digit spending drops, which may signal that consumers are feeling economic and inflationary pressures.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 8, 2023

Despite economy, consumers still splurge on apparel: report

Brands can convince consumers to spend even during tough financial times by appealing to their emotions.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 5, 2023

On, Asics, Salomon among fastest-growing footwear brands on secondary market

New 2023 rankings from StockX on sneakers, footwear and accessories suggest that running shoes are in high demand, and overall results may predict Q4 holiday trends.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 25, 2023

Luxury resale still robust despite recession concerns: report

Investment items continue to sell well in every demographic, and “fair condition” pieces are becoming increasingly popular with younger shoppers.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 22, 2023

QVC expands private label to include adaptive clothing

The Denim & Co. Adaptive brand is an addition to QVC’s accessible and adaptive category that launched in March.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 22, 2023

How to compete with digitally native fashion brands

Why checkout? Because it’s an often overlooked area that has the potential to drive significant revenue for your business based on your existing traffic.

Aug. 21, 2023

Nearly half of brides are considering eco-friendly gowns: report

Sustainable fashion is a growing trend in the wedding industry as more brands create options for environmentally-conscious brides.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 17, 2023

Athletic fashion market expected to reach $350B valuation by 2032: report

Recent insights from LaunchMetrics show luxury and streetwear collaborations with athletic brands can add value.

By Laurel Deppen • July 17, 2023

Aldo and Mattel debut Barbie-themed shoes, handbags and accessories

The 19-piece collection showcases a variety of pink hues.

By Laurel Deppen • June 29, 2023

Global luxury apparel sales strong: report

The Bain & Company and Altagamma’s 2023 spring luxury study, released last week, said the personal luxury goods market focused on wardrobe staples and new formal and occasion wear.

By Lara Ewen • June 27, 2023

Fashion is moving past gendered norms: report

More people want to dress beyond the gender binary but sizing may cause an issue, according to a report from Highsnobiety.

By Laurel Deppen • June 27, 2023

5 top looks from Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton menswear debut

Presented on the first day of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, the spectacle-laden runway event offered a celebrity-driven creative vision for luxury’s future.

By Lara Ewen • June 22, 2023

Younger shoppers are spending less on apparel: report

Luxury brands received the biggest drop off in spending from consumers under 34.

By Laurel Deppen • June 16, 2023

Adobe: Online prices fell 2.3% in May, the biggest drop since the pandemic began

Overall inflation has slowed in recent months, the research firm found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2023

Dior is the most popular luxury brand online: report

In its sixth annual ranking, released last month, Luxe Digital named the French fashion house to 2023’s top spot, toppling Gucci for the first time.

By Lara Ewen • June 9, 2023

From screen to store: metaverse goes mainstream

Digital fashion makes the leap into the real world as avatars and their creators share silhouettes and styles.

By Khanh T.L. Tran • June 6, 2023

Consumer luxury spending shifts: report

The latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey reveals consumers want updated wardrobes and luxury goods despite their economic concerns.

By Lara Ewen • June 1, 2023

Highest earners are holding back their apparel spend: report

After years of outperformance, consumers earning $150,000 or more per year are spending less on fashion and more on experiences, data from Earnest shows.

By Laurel Deppen • May 24, 2023

The intention gap: when buying and beliefs don’t match

Consumers say they want more sustainable fashion, but they don’t always put their money where their morals lie.

By Abriana Herron • May 22, 2023

Nonplussed: Fashion’s surprisingly big problem with gender and size

Inclusive clothing ranges regularly leave men and nonbinary people out of the conversation.

By Howard Ruben • May 15, 2023

Poshmark is a leader in the online fashion resale market: report

More consumers are comfortable with secondhand clothing even as discretionary spending is down, according to Earnest Analytics.

By Laurel Deppen • May 15, 2023

Adidas plans to sell some of its Yeezy inventory and donate the money

CEO Bjørn Gulden said Thursday that burning the $1.3 billion worth of products was not the solution.

By Cara Salpini • May 12, 2023

Tapestry’s Q3 revenue growth fueled by young consumers

The company says it acquired 1.2 million new customers in North America, approximately half of whom were Gen Z and millennials.

By Lara Ewen • May 12, 2023

Customers are opting for luxury over fast fashion, analysis suggests

Brand referral platform Mention Me analyzed sales from over 500 brands and found that average order volume has swelled since last year.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 10, 2023