Latest Fashion News
Swiss Watchmakers Battle for Future Amid Double-Digit Sales Declines
The luxury watch sector is grappling with double-digit sales drops and a relevance crisis. Former Cartier boss Cyrille Vigneron noted, 'A watch has become a cultural object of sophistication… but culture has to constantly reinvent.' This highlights broader luxury fashion struggles.
Marc Jacobs: Still America's Most Important Designer?
Lynn Yaeger explores Marc Jacobs' enduring influence through his personal and detailed vision in fashion. The piece questions his ongoing prominence in American design. It underscores debates on key designers amid industry shifts.
Vintage Fashion Market Poised for Unprecedented Growth 2025-2032
The vintage fashion market is surging due to consumer demand, tech advancements, and digital shifts, with key players like ThredUp and Depop leading. Reports forecast strong expansion across regions and segments. Innovations and partnerships drive competitive dynamics.
Santiago Cucci and Michaël Benabou Acquire Part of IKKS, Saving Jobs
Paris Commercial Court approved the bid by Cucci and Benabou to takeover IKKS, preserving 219 stores and 546 jobs. The plan focuses on women’s and men’s collections post-judicial reorganization. This ends months of uncertainty for the brand.
Versace Tops List of Declining Fashion Brands in 2025 Popularity
Versace saw a 39% drop in search volume to 6.34M, amid transitions like creative director changes across Chanel, Dior, and Gucci. The report attributes dips to 18-month lags in new designer impacts. Brand value stands at $1.375B.
Fendi Experiences 20.4% Popularity Drop After Leadership Change
Fendi follows with a 20% search decline after Silvia Venturini Fendi stepped down and Maria Grazia Chiuri took over. Despite $4.9B valuation, relevance efforts are needed. This reflects industry-wide transition challenges.
Balenciaga Sees 25% Search Volume Drop in 2025 Rankings
Balenciaga ranks with 3.61M searches down 25%, valued at $1.4B amid fashion house shake-ups. The study links drops to creative director transitions post-2008 crash levels. Broader sector instability contributes.
2025 Glossy 50 Highlights Fashion Survivors Amid Tariffs and AI
2025 challenged fashion with tariffs, AI, luxury slowdowns, and low consumer confidence, yet innovators thrived. The list spotlights doers reshaping shopping and brands. Success came from adaptation and disruption.
Luxury in 2025: Quiet Reinvention, Intentional Beauty, Craft Return
Luxury trends shifted to rarity, private experiences, and craftsmanship, defining the year. Cultural changes emphasized intention over excess. Designers adapted to new consumer priorities.
Japan's Fashion Industry: Cheap Imports, High-Quality Exports
Figures show Japan importing cheap clothing while exporting premium materials, revealing industry dynamics. This pattern underscores global supply chain roles. Related news includes Farfetch owner issues.
AI and Tech Startups Revolutionize Fashion Production and Sales
Silicon Valley backs AI-driven startups transforming product creation and retail, with patient investment in tech-savvy founders. This promises radical industry changes. It addresses ongoing relevance crises.
VCU Class of 2025: Maham Asim Launches Namesake Fashion Label
Maham Asim founded her label at VCU, aiming to expand nationwide with personal designs. Her work weaves individual threads into broader fashion narratives. This highlights emerging talent.