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What Retailers Can Learn From Express’ Trip Through Bankruptcy
After a long decline and a quick trip through bankruptcy, Express is back on its feet.Express to Be Bought Out of Bankruptcy for $174M The retailer closed on its deal to exit bankruptcy on Monday, ending a three-month stay in Chapter 11. The business is now owned by Phoenix Retail, a joint venture owned by brand management firm WHP Global, which already had a controlling stake in the brand name, and mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties. When the $174 million deal was approved by the court this month, Yehuda Shmidman, chairman and chief executive officer of WHP Global, said...
Your Guide to 2024 Pride Weekend in New York: The Parties and Events
Global Pride Month culminates this weekend with the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday. But the party has already started — here’s a look at the daytime events and nighttime celebrations taking place around the city.EXCLUSIVE: The Manner Hotel, a New Luxury Concept From The Standard, to Open This Fall in SoHo Cynthia Erivo Headlines Pride Live’s Stonewall Day 2024 Pride Live will mark the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, and grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, on Friday. Cynthia Erivo will headline the free ticketed celebration, with additional performances by Betty, Conchita Wurst and Loren Allred. The...
Irish-born, New York-based Designer Creates Olympic Uniforms for Team Ireland
Three-and-a-half years is a haul for a designer to quietly toil away on one project, but now Laura Weber can finally share the details of one Olympic-level undertaking. Serena Williams Plays With Patterns, Teyana Taylor Embraces Nautical Inspiration and More Looks at Thom Browne Fall 2024 Couture Show in Paris The Dublin-born New York-based talent is creating Team Ireland’s uniforms for the opening and closing ceremonies at the Summer Games in Paris. In addition to the 158 or so Irish athletes, who will compete for their home country, she will be suiting up Ireland’s hospitality staff and executive board. With pre-Olympics media...
Offbeat Beauty Looks on Paris Streets During Men’s Fashion Week
Most people might have chosen to go au naturel, but bold and beautiful grooming was spotted on Paris streets during the recent men’s fashion week showcasing the spring 2025 collections. L Catterton Acquires Naomi Watts' Stripes Take as an example the person who spangled their whole bald head with a number of small Eiffel Tower keychains. That was daring, spiky, possibly patriotic and — definitely — fabulous. Another person sported a newfangled flying-ace helmet with oversized goggles and plastic tubes cascading down the back, giving the effect of surreal tresses. Elsewhere, a fine handle-bar mustache topped a sculptural goatee. Wisps of hair were...
He’s Come Undone: Paris Buyers Spot ‘Relaxed Nonchalance,’ Pastels and Boat Shoes for Spring
Quiet luxury is giving way to a looser, more relaxed style in menswear for spring, as seen on this season’s runway.Jisoo, Jennifer Lopez and Marisa Abela Are on Their Game at Dior's Couture Show That’s according to buyers who spotted “relaxed nonchalance” and “undone elegance” throughout the collections, with blazers unbuttoned or in more fluid fabrics, and plenty of shorts for a more playful feel. “The silhouettes, while still elegant, embrace a subtle relaxation that promises a laid-back and stylish summer 2025,” said Le Bon Marché director of men’s fashion Franck Nauerz. A soft and subdued color palette carried through, with shades of...
Lupita Nyong’o Gives Power Suiting a Sensual Spin in Double-breasted Blazer and High-waisted Shorts for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Photo Call
Lupita Nyong’o joined her “A Quiet Place: Day One” costars for a photo call to promote the forthcoming horror film in New York City on Monday. The cast posed for photos at the Empire State Building prior to the film’s release on Thursday. Jennifer Garner Embraces Summertime Florals in Vibrant Etro Midi Dress for 'Today' Show Appearance For the occasion, Nyong’o put her own sultry spin on power suiting. The actress fashioned a double-breasted blazer, short shorts and sheer black stockings with intricate detailing. Nyong’o’s blazer had a fitted silhouette and double buttons running down the front placket. To complete her monochrome...
Dior Fall 2024 Couture: Going for Gold
As Paris gears up to host the Olympic Games, the city’s museums have staged a series of exhibitions highlighting the relationship between fashion and sport. One show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs last year showed how the invention of the bicycle revolutionized the way women dress, with the tipping point arriving in the 1920s, when designers including Jean Patou, Jeanne Lanvin, Elsa Schiaparelli and Gabrielle Chanel introduced sportswear.
China Insight: After the 618 Shopping Carnival, What’s the Way Forward for the Uncertain Online Fashion Market in China?
With 520 in front and 618 behind, the first half of 2024 is coming to an end. On the one hand, the social financing data released by the PBOC in April showed the first declines in nearly 19 years; on the other, the first-quarter earnings reports of Alibaba, JD and listed Chinese apparel companies came out in May and showed significant growth in the performance of the fashion sector. Lululemon Taps China's Hottest Comedian-turned-director Jia Ling as Ambassador How to interpret this gap between consumers’ real experiences and the actual economic data? Where is fashion consumption in China, especially online shopping,...
Jisoo, Jennifer Lopez and Marisa Abela Are on Their Game at Dior’s Couture Show
MARIA’S TEAM: It was game day for Maria Grazia Chiuri at Dior, presenting a couture collection of gilded gowns against a set inspired by sport.Athletic Footwear Brands Show Up in Full Force at Paris Men's Fashion Week The mosaics featured athletes on a sparkling set designed by artist Faith Ringgold and handcrafted in India. Blackpink’s Jisoo, Doja Cat and Jennifer Lopez caused a stir upon their arrival, making it one of this week’s starriest front rows. For Marisa Abela, it was a chance to brighten up her wardrobe. The “Back to Black” and “Black Bag” actress has had an unintentional color scheme with...
The Best Paris Fashion Week Men’s Spring 2025 Street Style Photos
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Thom Browne Fall 2024 Couture: He Went All-in With Muslin
Taking a breather from gray flannel, the foundation of his namesake house, Thom Browne leaned into the principle building block of couture — beige muslin — for his sophomore high-fashion collection. Lean might not be a strong enough verb: He draped all the seats in the nave of...
Athletic Footwear Brands Show Up in Full Force at Paris Men’s Fashion Week
As the Summer Olympic Games quickly approach, it was no surprise to see a large number of athletic brands activating around Paris Men’s Fashion Week this month. Asics, Saucony and Salomon have hosted large pop-up showrooms — often in the Marais district — for retail buyers and press for a few seasons now. More athletic brands joined the conversation this season, and big names like Nike, Adidas and New Balance continued to make a splash on the runway.
Jennifer Garner Embraces Summertime Florals in Vibrant Etro Midi Dress for ‘Today’ Show Appearance
Jennifer Garner embraced vibrant summertime florals during her appearance on the “Today” show on Monday in New York City. The actress was joined by her mom, Pat, for an interview and cooking segment on the daytime talk show inspired by their own cooking videos on social media. Serena Williams Plays With Patterns, Teyana Taylor Embraces Nautical Inspiration and More Looks at Thom Browne Fall 2024 Couture Show in Paris For her appearance on the talk show, Garner fashioned the blue and orange floral Jacquard midi dress courtesy of Etro. The dress featured a base shade of sky blue, with a...
Latin American Retailers to Benefit From Improved Economy
Macroeconomic conditions are improving in Latin America, and as a result, the analysts at Fitch Ratings are bullish on the retail sector there. They said in a report that stable inflation and gradually declining interest rates will benefit the sector this year.Survey Reveals Rising Child Care Costs Hinder Small Business Growth and Workforce Stability There are also retail market dynamics at play, which will help. “Increased competition from pure online retailers has led traditional retailers to defend market share by focusing on enhancing their product offerings, elevating service levels and improving the overall shopping experience,” authors of the Fitch report said.The...
Target to Offer Select Shopify Brands Online and In Store, Expanding Its Marketplace
Shopify is about to hit the Target Plus marketplace. Target Is Bringing AI Into Its Stores Target Corp. and the global e-commerce enabler are teaming up to grow in a digital marketplace where even bigger players like Amazon and Walmart are duking it out. Under the partnership, a hand-selected assortment of brands that use Shopify’s e-commerce services will be added to Target’s five-year-old marketplace. Target will also be bringing some Shopify brands to its brick-and-mortar stores in the months ahead. Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, said: “It’s table stakes for merchants to be everywhere customers are, and as the world’s leading retail operating system,...
Larroudé Shakes Up Retail Model With New Direct-to-demand Strategy
Looking to disrupt the industry, Larroudé is shifting its logistics strategy to prioritize efficiency, lessen its environmental impact and reduce cost. After opening its own factory in Brazil last April, the company has been able to facilitate faster production for its own direct-to-consumer channel (24 days from order to warehouse to be exact) as well as with its wholesale business. With that vertically integrated system in place, cofounder and chief executive officer Ricardo Larroudé realized that the zig-zagging of products through multiple warehouses for the company’s online wholesale partners was inefficient and environmentally harmful.
Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony to Feature Sustainably Designed Costumes
PARIS — Paris may be the world capital of fashion, but on the opening night of the Olympic Games, it will also become a global showcase for sustainable design. EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Names 'Squid Game' Actor Gong Yoo as House Ambassador Thomas Jolly, artistic director of the open-air event that will take place on the Seine river, revealed on Monday that he has drafted television presenter Daphné Bürki as styling and costumes director for Paris 2024. It will be the first time the outfits for the event are designed with their carbon impact in mind, Bürki said on a visit to a hangar...
At Gucci’s London Store, Contemporary Art Complements the Clothes
LONDON — The Gucci store on New Bond Street has become part art space, with creative director Sabato De Sarno decorating the walls with his favorite works from contemporary artists.Russell Tovey, Sugababes, Gottmik Unite for Charity During Pride Month It hasn’t been such a big leap. The 15,000-square-foot space is a Grade-II listed building that was founded in 1913 as an art gallery and neighbors on the street include Sotheby’s, Halcyon Gallery and Richard Green. The latest curation, and second rehang since last September, is a collaboration between De Sarno and Truls Blaasmo, the Milan-based Norwegian art adviser, who’s been working closely...
Serena Williams Plays With Patterns, Teyana Taylor Embraces Nautical Inspiration and More Looks at Thom Browne Fall 2024 Couture Show in Paris
Several celebrities fashioned their best threads for the Thom Browne fall 2024 couture show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday. Serena Williams, Teyana Taylor and more attended and were seated front row during the show, where the eponymous chief creative officer and designer unveiled new designs for the forthcoming fall season. Jennifer Lopez Gives Old Hollywood Glamour an Edgy Spin for Dior Fall 2024 Couture Show With Belted Dress and Dramatic Leather Gloves Ahead, see looks fashioned by Williams, Taylor and more celebrities who attended the fashionable event. Serena Williams Twenty-three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams popped in her red ensemble for...
Kim Kardashian’s Family Affair, Bella Hadid’s Spray-painted Gown and More Celebrity Moments at Paris Fashion Week Through the Years
PARIS — Paris Fashion Week always produces big celebrity moments. Over the years, the event has seen A-list actors, musicians and cultural icons grace its front rows, runways and after parties.Doja Cat Is a 'Blonde Bird' in Petals Suit, Sabrina Elba Embraces Topless Blazer Trend and More Looks at Schiaparelli Fall 2024 Couture Front Row Below, WWD takes a look at some of the most notable celebrity moments that have defined Paris Fashion Week throughout its history — from when “Zoolander’s” stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson closed Valentino’s runway in 2015 to when Gigi Hadid escorted a crasher off the...
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