Stephen Curry is probably the greatest shooter in NBA history, and he just keeps getting better. He’s already broken the record for three-pointers in a season, and there are still months left to play. Right now he’s on pace to have the NBA’s best shooting season ever.
Fashion and technology have been like two kids awkwardly trying to ask each other to dance. And when they have come together, it hasn’t always been the perfect union: see the Apple Watch.
In 2007, when Valentino Garavani left the fashion house he founded in 1959, the label was losing its cachet. It was still red-carpet worthy and an older generation of wealthy women loved its lace and embroidery. But young women kept their distance.
This doesn’t look good if you’re Gap:
It starts with a woman. She’s beautiful, and wears an exquisite shimmering gold dress. As she walks forward, musing about history, a length of satin falls from the ceiling. She begins climbing it with an expression of ecstasy. Near the top, she pauses to rip off a necklace of golden pearls, then emerges on the building’s roof.
It’s tough times over at Gap Inc., which also sells Old Navy and Banana Republic brands. Just yesterday (Feb. 25) the company reported sales had dropped nearly 7% in the most recent quarter. One problem highlighted by CEO Art Peck on a call with analysts is so basic you have to wonder what’s going on in the design department.
Prada’s sales growth has been soft lately. The Italian brand has lost some of its allure in recent years and the luxury market in China, which accounts for a major chunk of Prada’s revenue, is in a slump.
For the actors and directors attending the Oscars on Sunday night (Feb. 28), it’s an honor just to have been nominated. But they’re also eligible for more than $232,800 worth of free swag—if they want it.
US president Barack Obama has signed into law a bill containing a provision that officially bans imports of goods made by forced labor.
The hijab is much more than a head covering. It contributes to the spread of Islamic extremism—or so says part of a US military white paper that is generating criticism.
Already in the midst of a massive growth spurt, Amazon is looking to fashion to keep fueling its expansion. For months there have been clues that the e-commerce giant was developing its own in-house clothing brands, and just last week, job postings from the company (paywall) hinted it was actively moving toward a launch. But it seems the launch already quietly occurred.
It’s near impossible to explain why some memes take off the way they do. By now, you’ve probably seen a Twitter post from Feb. 15 by user @josholzz. It’s a video made of clips of his friend Daniel’s outfits, focusing on his footwear, and a voice approvingly saying “Damn, Daniel” at each look. A description isn’t nearly as good as the video itself though. Just watch it below.
Harper Lee, author of the widely loved novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at age 89. Multiple sources in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, reportedly confirmed her passing today.
While the rest of America debates who to vote for in the presidential race this November, much of the US fashion industry has already made up its mind.
It may seem a little strange that JD.com—China’s biggest e-commerce company in terms of sales direct to consumers—held a fashion show at New York Fashion Week, but it had good reason. While JD.com was there last night (Feb. 17) to promote the work of rising Chinese designers, including Alicia Lee, Chi Zhang, and Gioia Pan, it was also promoting itself.
Kanye West isn’t the only pop star who can sell sneakers.
Fashion’s track record on diversity isn’t great. Runway shows in particular tend to be largely white affairs, even when designers happily draw the inspiration for their designs from African cultures.
Manny Pacquiao’s days as a Nike athlete are over. After a video surfaced showing the eight-time world boxing champion calling gay people ”worse than animals,” Nike confirmed today (Feb. 17) that it had ended Pacquiao’s sponsorship deal.
Since at least 2013, Coach has been in a sales slump, suffering from its reputation as a peddler of nice but unremarkable handbags, and the fact that Coach bags could often be had at a discount—the kiss of death for any “premium” brand. But now, a look around fashion’s best storefronts suggests that’s about to change.
You may not have heard of New York fashion designer LaQuan Smith, but you’ve definitely heard of his fans: Rihanna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner. Smith’s style is for women who want to be the center of attention, and the clothes he showed recently at New York Fashion Week included a body-hugging knit skirt and a dress with an open neckline that raced boldly toward the navel—all ready for the paparazzi’s cameras.
Shrimp from Thailand, pornography from the Philippines and coffee from Colombia could all soon face new bans on entering the US.
To kick off New York Fashion Week, Kanye West is launching a new fashion collection and dropping a new album today (Feb. 11). Fans and media alike are in a frenzy, as one of the world’s biggest pop artists combines projects for a single, massive spectator event in Madison Square Garden.
After years of struggle, Adidas is feeling optimistic. Today (Feb. 11), the German sportswear company announced better-than-expected sales in 2015. Sales rose 16% to €16.9 billion ($19.2 billion), driven by double-digit percentage growth in Western Europe, China, and Latin America. The company also hiked its earnings forecast for 2016.
Fitbit’s activity-tracking bands are designed for fitness, but the company is trying hard to make them look fashionable. Last week, it unveiled Fitbit Alta, a “fashion-forward” device that can be worn with an array of wristbands, from leather straps to stainless steel bangles. Today (Feb. 10), Fitbit revealed that it’s taking Alta all the way to the runway.
