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nike crystal palace collab
Sarah Shapiro October 31, 2025
As a frothed-over Nike x Palace linkup arrives this week, it’s time to check in on fashion’s love-hate relationship with collabs. In a world where the novelty has largely worn off, are all these eye-rolling brand marriages still worth it? (When each side gets something out of it, yes.)
lululemon nfl
Sarah Shapiro October 28, 2025
A roundup of the latest retail intel: How consignment boutiques are navigating the present economic headwinds; the athleisure brands banking on the NFL’s 140 million fans to juice sales; and pre–Black Friday layoffs coming to Amazon and Target.
Gigi Hadid Guest In Residence pop-up store new york
Sarah Shapiro October 28, 2025
The supermodel’s cashmere label, Guest in Residence, has quietly become a $30 million business—profitable, well-liked, and largely unrecognized as hers.
Diane Von Furstenberg sample sale in New York
Sarah Shapiro October 24, 2025
Is the deceleration of consumer spending, and the resurgence of Rent the Runway and The RealReal, a leading indicator of economic doom? Or is this simply an indication that shoppers are changing how they fill out their wardrobes? (This is not investment advice!)


Stephen and Erica Malbon
Sarah Shapiro October 21, 2025
Led by a recent $33 million Series B, and a Nike vet at the helm, Stephen and Erica Malbon are betting they can transition Malbon Golf from a niche disruptor to a scaled lifestyle empire.
dior paris fashion week
Sarah Shapiro October 17, 2025
News and notes on how last month’s runway shows translated into search interest and sales in the secondhand market. Plus: A stunning divergence in foot traffic between outlet malls and off-price retailers, and why everyone is cutting back on their SKUs.
Charvet Place Vendôme
Sarah Shapiro October 14, 2025
In an era of endless expansion, private equity fervor, and imitation luxury, sometimes the most radical business strategy is simply refusing to grow.
staud
Sarah Shapiro October 10, 2025
An exclusive look at what shoppers are craving this fall, from Staud and Loeffler Randall boots to Gucci’s Giglio tote, Khaite’s $600 jeans, La Ligne’s Mini Marin sweater, and other autumnal standards.


Bandit Cofounders
Sarah Shapiro October 7, 2025
With backing from Marc Lore and A-Rod, the indie Brooklyn startup is betting on unbranded athlete sponsorships, old-fashioned retail, and traditional word of mouth to gain market share inside the $90 billion running market.
Jane Birkin
Sarah Shapiro October 3, 2025
News and notes on the brands driving the latest incarnation of the never-ending fascination with French girl style—which, of course, continues to drive big business.
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