Fashion is moving past gendered norms: report

More people want to dress beyond the gender binary but sizing may cause an issue, according to a report from Highsnobiety.

By Laurel Deppen • June 27, 2023

5 top looks from Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton menswear debut

Presented on the first day of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, the spectacle-laden runway event offered a celebrity-driven creative vision for luxury’s future.

By Lara Ewen • June 22, 2023

Younger shoppers are spending less on apparel: report

Luxury brands received the biggest drop off in spending from consumers under 34.

By Laurel Deppen • June 16, 2023

Adobe: Online prices fell 2.3% in May, the biggest drop since the pandemic began

Overall inflation has slowed in recent months, the research firm found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2023

Dior is the most popular luxury brand online: report

In its sixth annual ranking, released last month, Luxe Digital named the French fashion house to 2023’s top spot, toppling Gucci for the first time.

By Lara Ewen • June 9, 2023

From screen to store: metaverse goes mainstream

Digital fashion makes the leap into the real world as avatars and their creators share silhouettes and styles.

By Khanh T.L. Tran • June 6, 2023

Consumer luxury spending shifts: report

The latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey reveals consumers want updated wardrobes and luxury goods despite their economic concerns.

By Lara Ewen • June 1, 2023

Highest earners are holding back their apparel spend: report

After years of outperformance, consumers earning $150,000 or more per year are spending less on fashion and more on experiences, data from Earnest shows.

By Laurel Deppen • May 24, 2023

The intention gap: when buying and beliefs don’t match

Consumers say they want more sustainable fashion, but they don’t always put their money where their morals lie.

By Abriana Herron • May 22, 2023

Nonplussed: Fashion’s surprisingly big problem with gender and size

Inclusive clothing ranges regularly leave men and nonbinary people out of the conversation.

By Howard Ruben • May 15, 2023

Poshmark is a leader in the online fashion resale market: report

More consumers are comfortable with secondhand clothing even as discretionary spending is down, according to Earnest Analytics.

By Laurel Deppen • May 15, 2023

Adidas plans to sell some of its Yeezy inventory and donate the money

CEO Bjørn Gulden said Thursday that burning the $1.3 billion worth of products was not the solution.

By Cara Salpini • May 12, 2023

Tapestry’s Q3 revenue growth fueled by young consumers

The company says it acquired 1.2 million new customers in North America, approximately half of whom were Gen Z and millennials.

By Lara Ewen • May 12, 2023

Customers are opting for luxury over fast fashion, analysis suggests

Brand referral platform Mention Me analyzed sales from over 500 brands and found that average order volume has swelled since last year.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 10, 2023

Crowning the 5 top fashion trends from the coronation of King Charles

It was a day of pageantry and fascinators, and copycat trends of the most talked-about looks are already popping up online and on high streets.

By Lara Ewen • May 8, 2023

McKinsey: Consumers are trading down — and splurging

Inflation is still impacting shopper behavior, but younger consumers are also spending more on treating themselves.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 5, 2023

Athleisure’s prominence may stand the test of time, other trends may not: Bolt report

Artificial intelligence was another big part of the report, which may become a mainstay in shopping for fashion online.

By Laurel Deppen • April 27, 2023

Apparel spending expectations optimistic despite recession concerns: report

Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer Sentiment Survey Spring 2023 indicates increased consumer optimism, particularly when it comes to buying clothing and other nonessentials.

By Lara Ewen • April 24, 2023

Prada, Miu Miu top first Lyst Index of 2023

The report called the sibling Italian fashion houses top two “hottest brands in the world,” though Uniqlo’s under-$20 shoulder bag was the hottest product of the quarter.

By Lara Ewen • April 19, 2023

Resale’s big secret? It may need stores

To join the secondhand market boom, many apparel retailers and brands have turned to third-party platforms that struggle to sustain a profit.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2023

ThredUp: US resale market projected to reach $70B by 2027

That’s down from the company’s estimates last year, which expected the market to reach $82 billion by 2026.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2023

Lizzo’s Yitty launches gender-affirming shapewear

The collection, which comes a year after the Fabletics sister brand launched, comes as more retailers introduce more inclusive offerings.

By Howard Ruben • April 3, 2023

H&M expands its sizing for men’s and women’s clothing, up to 4XL

A new partnership with inclusivity consultant Tess Holliday highlights the fast fashion brand’s pledge to put more diverse offerings in store and online.

By Lara Ewen • March 30, 2023

Prestige is ‘growth engine’ for beauty industry: report

Shoppers aren’t cutting back on their beauty spending and are turning to prestige products for an emotional lift, according to Circana. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 27, 2023

Mobile leads e-commerce activity among fashion consumers, report finds

Fashion and apparel shoppers spend more money on desktop, but browse more on mobile, says Syte’s annual State of eCommerce Discovery report.

By Lara Ewen • March 22, 2023