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Retail Trends

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Forbidden Suits

Men started ditching their pricey suits long before the pandemic, but only now are they spending serious money on luxury casual wear, led by Loro Piana’s ubiquitous billionaire quarter-zips, polo knits of all varieties, and sportswear cuts for a fitter man of means.
Teri Agins • August 25, 2025
Sarah Shapiro • August 22, 2025
The Week in Shopping: The RushTok Economy
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As rush winds down and homecoming season kicks off, the season’s viral sorority aesthetic has shifted from college campus to high schools and the tween set. A few brands have nailed this corner of the market—but the real challenge is staying ahead of the algorithm.
Sarah Shapiro • August 15, 2025
The Week in Shopping: Grand Ole Shopry
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Serious shoppers used to skip Nashville and drive four hours to Atlanta without a second thought—but these days, there are multiple shopping districts worth exploring.
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Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro • August 12, 2025
Vanity Fair’s Guiducci Facelift & Target’s Stock Slump
News and notes on Mark Guiducci’s Vanity Fair shake-up and Target’s spiraling market value.
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Sarah Shapiro • August 12, 2025
From Good to Khaite
Two and a half years after getting a $150 million check from Stripes, Catherine Holstein’s fashion label is performing across categories. Can the Khaite mystique survive aggressive P.E.-driven expansion?
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Sarah Shapiro • August 8, 2025
The Week in Shopping: ShopMy x Line Sheet’s July Top 10
In this new monthly feature, Line Sheet and ShopMy will reveal exclusive data about the hottest items in internet shopping, and what’s actually driving buyers to the checkout cart. The July results (no surprise) underscore the enduring power of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale—with special insights on the influencer economy.
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Sarah Shapiro • August 5, 2025
‘Devil 2’ Fashion Winners & Nantucket’s Retail Gridlock
A roundup of fashion intel: the “media impact value” of the ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ pap shots and Instagram buzz for brands; whether Nantucket can survive any more retail pop-ups this season; and a close look at Gen Z’s “white tank top theory.”
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Sarah Shapiro • August 1, 2025
Lab-Grown Diamond Fever & A ‘Devil 2’ TikTok Problem
News and notes on the rising market for lab-grown diamonds, a surprising downside to TikTok’s obsession with the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequel, and the latest collabs, launches, and store openings worth tracking.
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Sarah Shapiro • August 1, 2025
The Week in Shopping: Has Activewear Peaked?
The once-beloved O.G. activewear brand Outdoor Voices is returning to a market oversaturated with its successors—competitors like Vuori, Beyond Yoga, and Lululemon, all trying to figure out the next version of the all-day, here-for-it outfit.
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Rachel Strugatz • July 30, 2025
Ulta Motives
The mass American retailer is embarking on a global expansion that will begin to challenge Sephora’s 35-nation global presence—and, more importantly, loosen its decades-long vise grip on the beauty retail business.