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Sales On and I’m Shopping
Nearly every fashion brand and luxury retailer is on sale. That’s why now is the perfect time to shop designer sale. Here’s what I'm investing in this season.
Free Marketing Advice
Social media is filled with fashion marketers offering up their own 'free' advice to independent and emerging brands, but is it actually helping? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
November News Roundup
I’m ending the year with a fashion-focused roundup of five stories from the past month that caught my eye, ranging from slow fashion to the surprising comeback of print.
House Codes Are On-Trend
As the defining window into a brand’s universe, house codes were a natural focus for creative directors when designing their maison’s Spring 2026 collections.
Digital Retail is Unravelling
The collapse of SSENSE confirms that high-risk wholesale and constant discounting have made the multi-brand e-commerce model unsustainable.
October News Roundup
Raf Simons X Kvadrat, a new Frida Kahlo museum, Hiroshima and modern architecture, Ai Weiwei reflects on living in Germany, and Daniel Day-Lewis is back.
Spring 2026 So Far
For Spring 2026, Marie Antoinette was once again The Queen of Fashion and frequently on designers’ minds. But other trends are emerging as well.
The Art of Presentation
The format in which creative directors decide to present their collections during fashion month is just as important as their point of view.
September News Roundup
Spend time with designer Ashlyn Park, Marie Antoinette’s downfall was too much fashion, Olivier Theyskens is back (again!), the “era of ‘keyword-ification,’” and who’s afraid of AI.
Mood Board: Volume
The most fashion forward designers explored volume for Fall 2025, allowing the body to be both obscured and seen through a different lens.
Fashion Expansion
With popular culture continuing to feel the same everywhere, brands need to up their cultural game to give customers something to get excited about.
August 2025 News Roundup
Brands under fire for AI-generated ads, Louis Vuitton’s beauty flex, an interview with Richard Quinn, “Afro-lux” style, and Chanel’s home on the Côte d’Azur.
Mood Board: New Organics
As consumers continue to shop cautiously, accessories that emphasize both organic materials and glamourous touches are a key investment to updating wardrobes.
The Luxury Malaise
The luxury meltdown shows no signs of letting up, but Hermès’ performance backed by strong brand fundamentals has it coming out on top.
July 2025 News Roundup
Tiffany & Co. angers its customers, why anti-aging doesn’t exist, SPKTRL jewelry, American creativity under siege, and ShowStudio rates summer ad campaigns.
Mood Board: Proletariat Glam
The sleek minimalist silhouettes and elegant accessories of the1930s made a sophisticated, yet slightly under-the-radar appearance for Fall 2025.
What’s Your Sale Strategy?
A brand’s sale strategy can easily go from a way to shed excess inventory to a race to the bottom. Here are a few ideas to avoid the always on sale trap.
June 2025 News Roundup
Albanian silk weavers aim high, a tour of Goldwin 0, glass artist Lameice Abu Aker’s modern designs, sustainable packaging is a must, and Worth finally gets a retrospective.
Rococo High Tech
We’ve officially entered the era of Rococo Tech — where excess meets interface, pearls meet pixels, and the screen is just another accessory in your gilded hand.
Craft vs. Couture
Maria Grazia Chiuri championed global artisans while leading the house of Dior, but in the end, the question of who benefitted remains.