Rocking the boat shoe: Sperry’s search for a lifeline

Wolverine is looking to unload its 88-year-old lifestyle footwear brand, but finding the right buyer is a hard sell.

By Lara Ewen • Updated Nov. 20, 2023

5 lessons brands can pull from Barbie’s marketing master class

Now that Greta Gerwig’s movie has left theaters, here’s what the fashion industry needs to know about the next trend.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 17, 2023

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Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

By Fashion Dive staff

Miu Miu tops Lyst Index for the first time

Loewe came in second, while Maison Margiela’s Tabi shoe was dubbed the hottest product in the world for the quarter.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 12, 2023

Both ‘quiet’ and ‘loud’ accessories see interest in luxury resale market: report

Classic brands like Celine and Tiffany & Co. saw increased interest from luxury resale shoppers, but bold patterns like polka dots and magenta still held their own, the report from Fashionphile found.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 29, 2023

Consumers plan to spend more on luxury: report

Feeling more optimistic about the economy, luxury consumers are booking travel and opening their wallets.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 28, 2023

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