Fashion’s most gifted storyteller, Ralph Lauren, has staged his share of runway spectaculars, including at his private garage in Bedford, N.Y., and his Fifth Avenue apartment, or a replica of it anyway, at the Museum of Modern Art. He’s shown in grand settings, including Central Park for his 50th anniversary, the Huntington Library in Pasadena, … Read more
Ralph Lauren’s runway bow is one of the most eagerly awaited in the fashion business, number one to see what he is wearing, and number two to see how warmly he acknowledges his family, always his most enthusiastic cheering section. On Monday night, everyone felt like family at his offices at 650 Madison where the … Read more
Does Celine have its eye on Polo Ralph Lauren designer Michael Rider? According to market sources, Rider is the frontrunner to take over from Hedi Slimane, who is said to have notified Celine parent LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton of his intention to step down after an acclaimed six-year tenure that lifted the brand to … Read more
NEW YORK — With 100 days to go before the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris, momentum is building, with many brands unveiling their uniform kits, and athletes in a variety of sports stepping into the spotlight to help hype the upcoming Games. For the past three days, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee … Read more
The nostalgia for Western wear has been reignited in fashion, in part due to Beyoncé and her latest country music crossover album, “Cowboy Carter.” However, elements from cowboy culture including fringe details, cowboy boots and hats, and Western style embroidery have permeated high fashion and street style for decades. Model Claudia Schiffer on the runway … Read more
Winning can be a perilous act — and doubly so on Wall Street. Witness Lululemon Athletica Inc. After at least five years of coming out on top — growing through the pandemic, a bum acquisition with the Mirror at home workout tech and more — Lululemon showed a rare sign weakness with fourth-quarter results. “There … Read more
Ralph Lauren is once again embracing his New York roots and will return to the city to show his fall 2024 collection. The show will be held on April 29 at a venue that has yet to be revealed. The show is expected to be small and intimate and will reference the city in which … Read more
The open air and natural beauty of the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona is far removed from the round-the-clock hustle of New York City, but Naiomi Glasses has tied the two together. Three months after the debut of her collaborative collection with the American label, the seventh-generation Diné textile artist and weaver is rolling out … Read more
Club Monaco is entering its next era. The creative shift — helmed by new chief merchandising officer Courtney O’Connor; new head of women’s design Shawn Reddy, and a new design team — harkens back to Club Monaco’s Canadian American root and late ‘90s and 2000s heyday as a resource for high-quality wardrobing with a strong … Read more
Despite a surge in digital ad spend, Contentsquare’s 2024 benchmark report reveals a decrease in website traffic and conversions, highlighting a growing gap in mobile web optimization. However, steady engagement and higher conversion rates in mobile apps offer a silver lining. Contentsquare’s report revealed a drop in website traffic, consumption and conversions — even as … Read more
