FASHION
Versace’s Mulier Era & A Fear of God Designer Exit
News and notes on Pieter Mulier’s official appointment as Versace’s next creative director, Paul Helbers’ exit from Fear of God, and the market’s renewed enthusiasm for accessible luxury brands like Coach and Ralph Lauren.
Zero Marc Thirty
In the wake of the failed ABG deal (good riddance), LVMH has decided to reinvest in Marc Jacobs—a $1 billion throwback brand that doesn’t quite fit in the conglomerate’s hyperscaled ultra luxury portfolio yet doesn’t seem to belong anywhere else, either. Will the rapprochement work?
Rachel Strugatz
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February 4, 2026
Huda, Woulda, Shoulda
Sephora stores are pulling down Huda Beauty signage after its outspoken founder’s latest ill-informed bout of political commentary (this time, endorsing the Iranian regime…). Could a full-scale separation be next?
Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro
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February 4, 2026
The Print Media Paradox & Lyst’s ’25 Q4 Rankings
News and notes on the fiery online debate surrounding the value of print media investments, plus a roundup of the hottest brands in fashion according to Lyst.
Sarah Shapiro
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February 3, 2026
Is the Abercrombie Renaissance Already Over?
The ultimate early 2000s mall brand engineered an unlikely comeback with Gen Z by ditching the sleaze and putting clothes back on its models. Is there still room left to grow?
Lauren Sherman
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February 2, 2026
Ferragamo’s Sabato Chatter & Alaïa Succession Season
News and notes on the chatter that Sabato De Sarno is headed to Salvatore Ferragamo, a financial autopsy of J.W. Anderson, and the potential candidates to replace Pieter Mulier at Alaïa.
Lauren Sherman
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February 2, 2026
Les Than Zero
A cryptic note in the latest tranche of Epstein files from the odious late financier to the billionaire retail executive Les Wexner raises more questions than answers about their enigmatic relationship. Will the 88-year-old’s testimony before Congress later this month fill in some of the blanks?
Sarah Shapiro
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January 30, 2026
Saks Global’s Retail Tailwinds & Banana Republic’s Glow-Up
News and notes on how Saks Global impacted the retail buying cycle, Banana Republic’s reemergence in the zeitgeist, and rise of hype-driven influencer sweatshirt brands.
Sarah Shapiro
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January 30, 2026
The Week in Shopping: The Taylor Sheridan Effect
The rise of Tecovas, the Western lifestyle brand making its Super Bowl debut next week, is the latest signal that ‘Yellowstone’- and ‘Landman’-inspired cowboy apparel is moving into the mainstream.
Versace Designer Murmurs & A Moncler Record
News and notes on the cold-weather boost for outerwear brands, Saks Global closing the majority of its off-price stores, Versace’s seemingly imminent designer announcement, and shoe designer Paul Andrew’s exit from Sergio Rossi.
The Goop, the Bad, and the Ugly
Gwyneth Paltrow’s beauty-slash-wellness-slash-lifestyle brand has struggled to reinvent itself amid a series of executive shake-ups, missed revenue targets, and the unpredictability of Gwyneth, herself. Now, Goop is doubling down on its beauty business—and trying to get in on the peptide craze.
Lauren Sherman
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January 28, 2026
The Sánchez–Roach Connection & Luxury P.R. Musical Chairs
News and notes on Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s new celebrity stylist, the proliferation of anonymous fashion Instagram accounts, and the industry P.R. shake-ups.
Lauren Sherman
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January 28, 2026
Couture vs. The Fashion Vibe Shift
The fashion industry has reached an inflection point: Soft luxury simply isn’t selling like it used to, and it’s unclear when it will regain momentum. How does this affect the high art of selling a $300,000 dress?
Lauren Sherman
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January 27, 2026
Blazy’s Couture Debut & LVMH’s 2025 Annual Report
News and notes on Matthieu Blazy’s first Couture collection for Chanel, fashion’s creative campaign drought, and LVMH’s Q4 earnings report.
Sarah Shapiro
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January 27, 2026
The Blue Jean Committee
By choosing patience over private equity, Amy Williams quietly turned Citizens of Humanity and Agolde into a rare case study for success—one that was owed zero dollars by Saks Global when the music stopped.
Lauren Sherman
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January 26, 2026
Anderson’s Couture Stunner & Nichanian’s Hermès Exit
An opening dispatch from Paris couture week: Jonathan Anderson’s Couture debut, Véronique Nichanian’s final Hermès show, Celine’s advantage in the New-New Luxury race, and more.
Lauren Sherman
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January 26, 2026
Saks’ Brand Therapy & Marchesa’s Legal Mess
News and notes on the brands cautiously returning to Saks Global as it restructures, and the mounting financial and legal troubles at Marchesa.