Hudson’s Bay Retail Chain to Terminate More Than 8,300 Workers by Sunday
Canada’s oldest retail chain will lay off 89 percent of its workforce by Sunday, when it will conclude its liquidation sale and shutter all stores.
Paris, France
Exclusive: Jean Paul Gaultier Names Duran Lantink Creative Director
The Puig-owned label is returning to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar after a decade of showing only couture, and tapping Dutch creator Lantink to design both lines.
Paris Day Nine: Fashion Is a Kitchen, Not a Laboratory
The importance of a recipe — not a formula — was on display at Chanel, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent on the last day of Paris Fashion Week.
Paris Day Seven: When the Clothes Do the Talking
On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, featuring Duran Lantink, Valentino and Balenciaga, the dialogue between clothing and body said more than brand storytelling.
Paris Day Six: What Is Wearable?
On a day of Paris Fashion Week shows dominated by Comme des Garçons and McQueen, conceptual clothes and their place in today’s fashion world was up for discussion.
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Paris Day Five: It’s a Process
On the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, process was front and centre at Givenchy, Issey Miyake and more.
Sarah Burton’s Givenchy Debut: First Principles Take Flight
Nearly 75 years after Hubert de Givenchy showed his first collection in Paris, Tim Blanks talks in-depth to Burton about her aim to restore the house’s fortunes by going right back to the beginning.
Paris Day Four: The Power of Randomness
On the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week, Rick Owens and Chloé offered antidotes to today’s highly curated times.
Paris Day Three: Poise and Manners
On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, designers at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten and Courrèges engaged with the relationship between gestures and clothes.
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Ackermann and Ford: A Deliciously Dangerous Liaison
Haider Ackermann talks in-depth to Tim Blanks about his debut for Tom Ford and the subtle sensuality behind the brand’s new direction.
Paris Days One and Two: A History of History
Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.
In Paris, Haute Couture’s Air of Restoration
This season, the couture shows seemed less focused on storytelling than simply catering to the wealthy, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Couture Debut
The star designer opted for a multimedia performance over a traditional couture defilé, with dresses that were more convincing as costumes than clothes, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The News in Brief
Crypto-Luxury Brand 9dcc Is Shutting Down
The brand cited headwinds in web3 and softness in the luxury market for its decision in an announcement Tuesday.
Temu-Owner PDD Holdings Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates
Despite price slashing from retailers and government stimulus measures to boost consumer spending, the e-commerce company's year-on-year net income fell 47 percent.
Swiss Watch Exports Jump in April Ahead of Threatened US Tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the US saw a significant increase in April, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of anticipated tariff hikes.
Italy’s Fashion Brands Sign Accord to Fight Worker Exploitation
Italian legal and political authorities, trade unions and fashion industry parties signed a non-binding action plan focussed on the creation of a database of brands’ suppliers and their workforces, after prosecutors uncovered widespread abuse.
EU Warns Shein of Fines in Consumer Protection Probe
The EU has ordered Shein to address consumer law breaches within one month or face potential fines.
Trump Extends Deadline for 50% Tariffs on EU Goods to July 9
The US president told reporters the decision to push the deadline came after he had a ‘very nice’ phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
E.l.f. Beauty Announces $1 Price Hike, Citing Inflation and Tariffs
The mass brand will raise prices in August.