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China Designers: 8 Menswear Labels We Love
Like many modern nations, China has a wide spectrum of masculine expression — and its menswear is no different. From soft and nostalgic...
May 15, 20203 min read


The Fitness Fashion Frenzy That Just Got Bigger
As health and wellness spikes in post-quarantine China, some consumers are likely to prioritise posh gym gear over traditional luxury...
May 15, 20209 min read


Parachute founder Ariel Kaye: ‘Great businesses do come from difficult moments’
Americans may have more reason than ever to appreciate the comforts of home and the value of making theirs their own. But even a company...
May 14, 20203 min read


No Sweat: How Tracksuit Bottoms Became The Height of Lockdown Fashion
Sales of sweatpants soar as fashionistas embrace the joys of an elasticated waistline in their working-from-home outfits Traditionally,...
May 14, 20203 min read


Jeff Bezos and Anna Wintour Partner Up
With some help from Vogue and the CFDA, the e-commerce giant is opening a new store to showcase independent designers. Does this mark the...
May 14, 20205 min read


This Hazmat-Inspired Suit Lets You Dance, Drink, And Even Vape While Staying Safe From The Coronavir
Partying might look different in a post-coronavirus world. Designers at Production Club created Micrashell, a full body suit that “allows...
May 12, 20203 min read


In a Pandemic, Is ‘Wellness’ Just Being Well-off?
Maybe there isn’t really a difference anymore. In 2017, I wrote a story titled The Wellness Epidemic. It was a tour of the various...
May 12, 20206 min read


Poll: In A Quarantine-driven Surge, “new essentials” Are Gaining Traction Through E-commerce
The ongoing global pandemic has created an air of uncertainty for e-commerce businesses, not to mention for non-essential retailers who...
May 12, 20203 min read


The Lyst Index Q1 2020
The Lyst Index is a quarterly ranking of fashion’s hottest brands and products. To compile the results, global fashion search platform...
May 12, 20201 min read


Sustainability Was Corporate America’s Buzzword. This Crisis Changes That.
From Unilever to Starbucks to GM, corporations pause some social-responsibility programs or put them on the back burner Lauren Singer had...
May 11, 20205 min read


5 Post-Covid Consumer Personas
Even trapped inside, consumers are still shopping. However, without an office to commute to, restaurants to eat in, and other public...
May 10, 20202 min read


Google Launches Rising Retail Categories Tool
Retail trend hunters have a new way to learn what categories people are searching during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a new...
May 8, 20202 min read


Gaming Apps Get Serious About Beauty
As many shoppers remain indoors, either to follow shelter-in-place guidelines or out of fear of mass gatherings, gaming is gaining...
May 7, 20204 min read


Cute Dress. How Many Bells Did You Pay?
Move over, Armani, Dior and Versace. Fashion under lockdown is all about the Able Sisters, three adorable hedgehogs from Animal Crossing....
May 7, 20207 min read


Lululemon opens largest Hong Kong store
While many retailers across North America and Europe remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Lululemon Athletica has managed to open...
May 6, 20202 min read


Now Is the Time for Virtual Showrooms to Shine. Will They?
Trade shows and showrooms in China were quick to trial digital platforms after the coronavirus forced the country into lockdown. Will...
May 6, 20208 min read


How to Go From Wholesale to Direct-To-Consumer
For apparel labels reliant on multi-brand retailers for sales, developing a direct business has never been more important. But how can...
May 5, 20207 min read


Alcohol Brands Move Ad Dollars Away From Billboards To Delivery Startups
The alcohol industry’s reliance on delivery has opened up a new route for marketing. Alcohol brands’ ad dollars, typically poured into...
May 5, 20203 min read


First Virtual Met Gala Generates 22.79 Million Euros in EMV
A DMR Group study highlighted the broad reach and engagement ignited by social media platforms in celebrating the 2020 digital Met Gala....
May 5, 20203 min read


Goldman Sachs Says Disposable Income Will Likely Grow This Year, Even Amid The Widespread Coronaviru
Expect total disposable personal income to grow in the US this year, Goldman Sachs said in an analyst note published Monday morning and...
May 4, 20202 min read
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