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The ultimate fashion industry bible, offering incisive reportage on all aspects of the business and its biggest players. Anchored by preeminent fashion journalist Lauren Sherman, Line Sheet also features veteran reporter Rachel Strugatz, who delivers unparalleled intel on what’s happening in the beauty industry, and Sarah Shapiro, a longtime retail strategist who writes about e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, D.T.C., and more.
THE LATEST ARTICLES
Pinault Man’s Land
The luxury behemoths LVMH and Kering may be able to weather Trump’s tariffs—the ultra-rich aren’t going anywhere—but more pressing challenges, including a glut of stores, Gucci’s uncertain future, and luxury no longer being cool, are complicating the picture.
Lauren Sherman
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April 23, 2025
Kamala Met Gala Chatter & ‘Vanity Fair’ Micro Updates
A fresh batch of fashion industry intel: Notes on Kering’s disappointing Q1, Vanity Fair’s E.I.C. shortlist, Saks Global’s new headache, and an intriguing potential Met Gala appearance.
Lauren Sherman
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April 21, 2025
The Line Sheet Mail Bag: Spring Breakers Edition
Your burning fashion industry questions—on Olivier Rousteing’s future at Balmain, Tory Burch’s runway strategy, whatever happened to Donna Karan, and much more—finally answered.
Nikeology
A frank conversation with retail analyst Simeon Siegel about the current anxiety and uncertain future of Nike, as the storied sneaker brand works to win back mindshare within our disintegrating monoculture.
Lauren Sherman
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April 14, 2025
Louis Vuitton’s Texas Blues & Lululemon’s Pocket Deal
Notes on the drama swirling around Louis Vuitton’s Alvarado, Texas production facility, an unscientific power ranking of the best Alo competitors, and fresh insight into the Vanity Fair “global editorial director” sweepstakes.
Lauren Sherman
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April 14, 2025
Key Performance Metrick
Since last year’s Saks-Neiman marriage, Saks Global C.E.O. Marc Metrick has become the company’s convenient villain, blamed for withheld payments, layoffs, and store closures. Herewith, Metrick explains himself as he steers Saks Global through a rocky merger.
‘VF’ Search Diaries & Chiuri’s Dior Swan Song
Notes on the latest developments in Vanity Fair’s post-Radhika leadership search, and the European chatter surrounding Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior afterlife. Plus, the most important creative director move nobody is talking about.
Prada Family Values
Prada’s $1.4 billion acquisition of Versace provides a mini-bailout for Capri and a soft landing for Donatella. But the stakes are much higher for the Prada family: This deal represents an expensive opportunity to transform a beloved brand, further elevate Miu Miu, and allow an heir to create the empire that foiled his parents.
Lauren Sherman & Rachel Strugatz
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April 9, 2025
A Victoria’s Secret Shakeup & Bieber’s M&A Math
News and notes from Fashion Ave: Fresh blood at VS, Zozo acquires Lyst, and what we’re hearing about Rhode hiring bankers to explore a sale process.
Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro
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April 8, 2025
Fendi Rumors & Tariff Silver Linings
Intel on the fashion industry chatter of the day: European maison musical chairs, Target’s retail woes, Saks’ tariff math, and a VF succession scooplet.
