To call the Aesop’s Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash a hand soap feels somehow rude, if technically correct, like saying “Subway employee” instead of “sandwich artist.” The ubiquity of the product — in upscale restrooms, in TikTok videos, in the pleasure centres of human brains that sparkle when encountering something obviously luxurious — is no anomaly....Read More
Apr 11, 2023 9:00AM EDT Adidas is bringing its game-changing Ultraboost shoe to the golf course. The Adidas Ultraboost Golf, according to the brand, was inspired by the original stylish and functional running shoe that was unveiled in 2015. Adidas said the spikeless golf version was built using the same Ultraboost last, but features several...Read More
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has added 16 interim members to its roster. The CFDA established the new — by invitation, temporary three-year term — interim tier of membership in 2022 to create support for designers who have been in business less than five years as a pipeline to CFDA membership. The original...Read More
Luxury brands and resale businesses are betting on artificial intelligence to solve a centuries-old issue. The plague of counterfeits shows no signs of diminishing as online marketplaces make knockoffs of everything from sneakers to high-end handbags easier to find. Typically companies have relied on trained authenticators to spot fakes, but more are turning to AI...Read More
Online prices in March fell 1.7 percent year-over-year (YoY), marking the seventh consecutive month of YoY price declines, according to a report released Monday by Adobe. March online prices were largely unchanged compared with February, rising just 0.03 percent, according to Adobe Digital Price Index (DPI), which measures inflation online. The company said that over...Read More
When Evan Mock seeded his new brand, Good Weird, to friends, the actor, skater and Calvin Klein ambassador included smooth silver tubes of bronzer and under-eye gel, plus a tiny toy skateboard. “It’s a reminder to have a good time,” said Good Weird co-founder Jonathan Wormsel. “You never know, that skater you like could be...Read More
Similar to prior generations, every demographic cohort has a unique and collective mindset with their shopping habits, spending power and more. Despite the current lack of purchasing power by Generation Alpha, they are already influencing and changing the future of the retail market. Gen Alpha encapsulates the youth of today — born in the mid-2010s...Read More
A popular name in comfort has a new look — and could soon find its way into stores again. The Abeo footwear brand was relaunched this month by parent company WalkingCo (the multibrand retailer formerly known as The Walking Company) with a product overhaul, branding refresh and comprehensive digital experience update. The move comes after...Read More
Love Wellness has named Maria Dempsey, who departed from Nest New York earlier this month, the brand’s new chief executive officer. She will take over from brand founder Lo Bosworth. Over Dempsey’s 30-year career, she worked as CEO of Nest New York, executive vice president of regional marketing at Clarins, vice president of marketing at...Read More
Zara owner Inditex said its Spring/Summer 2023 collection flew off shelves over the last six weeks but shares in the world’s biggest fashion retailer fell after it flagged higher spending on technology and automation. Inditex has extended its lead over Swedish rival H&M, in part because of a less price-sensitive customer base. As the cost...Read More
