Balmain is returning to its roots. The French luxury fashion house plans to reintroduce couture after 16 years, marking the first collection of its division from artistic director Olivier Rousteing. His inaugural creations as haute couturier for the brand will debut on the runway in January. Sharing the news at WWD’s Retail & Apparel CEO Summit,…
Read moreHere’s What Victoria’s Secret Angels Wore to Their 2018 VS Fashion Show Fittings
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is set to film next Thursday and this week, the supermodels, who have been chosen to walk in insanely popular show, have been seen heading to fittings for their runway looks. On Oct. 30, Behati Prinsloo, who after a three-year hiatus will return to the Victoria’s Secret runway, posed for…
Read moreVictoria’s Secret Model Barbara Palvin Gets Shake Shack Fast Food Delivered by Boyfriend Dylan Sprouse
Barbara Palvin got a fast food treat after walking the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway in New York yesterday. The 25-year-old’s boyfriend, Dylan Sprouse, came to the show with a paper bag full of Shake Shack burgers. The 26-year-old former Disney Channel star carried the bag on the pink carpet as he posed for photographers…
Read moreUPS Settles Labor Dispute Ahead of Holidays, Avoiding Shipping Shutdown
At least one logistics headache for business-to-business shippers has been averted in time for the holiday season. After temporarily halting some shipments in the face of a potential strike, UPS Freight and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced the union has ratified its labor contract with UPS. “It is an agreement that rewards our employees for their contributions to the…
Read moreAvia & Vanessa Hudgens Are Collaborating on Fashion-Forward Activewear for Millennials
Vanessa Hudgens is joining fellow Disney alums Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande in the sneaker game. Like Grande (who has a Reebok deal) and Lovato (who works with Fabletics), 29-year-old Hudgens has signed a multiyear partnership with the Avia sportswear brand, to collaborate on a special collection of fitness apparel and shoes. The line is…
Read moreHow Barneys Is Using Experiential Retail to Court Young Shoppers
Barneys New York is redefining luxury to court millennials and Gen Z, offering inspired experiences like The Drop, which mimics the ultra-popular streetwear-style product launches that peddle scarcity, ephemerality and exclusivity. Speaking at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City on Oct. 23, Barneys CEO Daniella Vitale blamed much of retail’s recent troubles on…
Read more8 Coffee Table Books for the Sneakerhead in Your Life
If someone you know genuinely loves kicks but you have no clue what pair he or she wants, a sneaker-themed book would make a great gift. Thankfully, authors have penned several books that could educate and enlighten any enthusiast. Below are eight options covering brands, trends, cultural moments and more that the sneakerhead in your…
Read moreHermès Q3 Sales Rose 9.4% With Robust Growth In Asia
Hermès International has defied luxury-sector jitters, posting a 9.4 percent rise in sales in the third quarter, lifted by a strong performance in Asia. Referring to “very strong growth” over the year so far in all regions, Hermès CEO Axel Dumas offered a measured assessment of the group’s expectations. “We keep our optimism for the…
Read moreThis Retailer Is Luring Holiday Customers With a Hassle-Free Shopping Experience
This season, Walmart is helping consumers take the hassle out of holiday shopping with a range of enhanced shopping services. To improve the buying experience, the retailer is introducing new technologies including Check Out With Me, designed to give customers a faster checkout experience; digital Store Maps on the Walmart app to help shoppers find…
Read more3 Cute and Comfy Outfit Ideas for Every Type of Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means there’s no better time to start planning your Turkey Day outfit. Whether you’ll be spending a low-key evening at home with family or meeting your (potential) future in-laws, we’ve rounded up a range of looks perfect for every Thanksgiving occasion. Meeting Your S.O.’s Parents Of course, you’ll…
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