The past week in luxury retail has underscored a sector in agile transition—strategically shedding what no longer serves, embracing cultural cachet, and redrawing the boundaries of what defines “luxury” for modern consumers. From De Beers’ decision to shutter its lab-grown diamond venture to ThredUp’s entry into the digital vintage pop-up space, the industry is signaling … Read more
The icon, out loud. The Fendi Baguette collides with Marc Jacobs’ signature logomania. Marc Jacobs’ respect for Fendi codes meets with his mastery of logos. Fendi by Marc Jacobs is a tribute to Fendi icons, silhouettes, and codes that draws from New York at the turn of the millennium, the place and time that sealed … Read more
Who are the minds and hands behind these pieces? “The Story Behind ME” reveals LVMH Métiers d’Excellence Throughout the years, LVMH Maisons have showcased incredible savoir-faire in their path to create iconic products. Who are the minds and hands behind these pieces? What does the creation, craftsmanship and client experience process look like? What … Read more
Lip Lab by BITE has gone virtual. Lip Lab by BITE, a beauty brand under the LVMH beauty incubator, Kendo Brands, brings their fan-loved experience digitally. Bite is known for its high performance, clean, vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free beauty products powered by superfoods. With experiential retail concepts in New York (Soho and Brooklyn), California (Orange … Read more
“I tattooed ‘perfect’ on my wrist to remind me that, when I’m looking at myself and wishing I could be stronger in this way or better at that thing, I can just say no, I’m exactly how I need to be right now,” says Marc Jacobs. Perfect Marc Jacobs – An expression of … Read more
As catwalks go digital for who-knows-how-long, our fashion critic looks back on two decades of attending fashion weeks