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March 20, 2023
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Latest Articles from Fashion
Lauren Sherman
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March 20, 2023
A Met Gala P.R. Switcheroo & LVMH’s Watch Week
News and notes on a Met Gala P.R. shake-up, Tamara Mellon’s bid to buy back Jimmy Choo, and the state of LVMH’s watch business.
Lauren Sherman
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March 20, 2023
GQ’s Man of the Year
The chatter inside Condé Nast is that Adam Baidawi is winning the horse race to helm GQ’s global operations. But is it actually sealed up?
Lauren Sherman & Rachel Strugatz
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March 20, 2023
Paris Men’s FW26 Trends & Harry’s Le Labo Dupe
News and notes on the biggest trends out of Paris Menswear Fashion Week; former i-D editor Alastair McKimm’s new magazine venture; and Harry’s new TikTok-exclusive, scent-dupe body wash series.
Rachel Strugatz
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March 20, 2023
Pat McGrath Going Once, Going Twice…
It wasn’t so long ago that the namesake beauty line of the fashion industry’s go-to makeup artist was a market leader, with a frothy valuation to match. Next week, it will hit the auction block. What went wrong? And can it be resurrected?
Lauren Sherman
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March 20, 2023
Milano Menswear Reflections & A Melanie Ward Tribute
News and notes on a thoughtful tribute to the late stylist Melanie Ward, the sudden omnipresence of peptides, and a somewhat emaciated men’s fashion week in Milan.
Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro
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March 20, 2023
Moncler’s New Boss & Chanel’s Golden Globes Halo
News and notes on Bartolomeo Rongone’s new assignment as the C.E.O. of Moncler Group, the renewed fanfare around a beloved Valentino documentary following the great designer’s passing, and Chanel’s Golden Globes brand-awareness bump.
Sarah Shapiro
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March 20, 2023
How to Win Influencers and Friend People
With a $2 billion valuation and first-mover advantage, LTK has long been the gold standard in influencer affiliate marketing. But as competition from ShopMy and others heats up, the O.G. company has had to do more to attract and retain users—like sharing some of its previously well-guarded data.
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Latest Articles from Fashion
Lauren Sherman
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March 20, 2023
Fashion’s Back to School Blues
As Pierpaolo Piccioli, Jonathan Anderson, and other designers who figured in last year’s epochal game of fashion industry musical chairs settle into their roles, a new reality has beckoned: They have their work cut out for them.
Lauren Sherman & William D. Cohan
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March 20, 2023
Inside the Saks Bankruptcy Battle Royale
Frank discussions with a former M&A banker about the Saks Global mess, whether Arnault should buy Bergdorf, the future of department stores, and if Geoffroy van Raemdonck will spin off Neiman Marcus.
Sarah Shapiro
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March 20, 2023
Adidas’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Boost & A Bloomingdale’s Revival
News and notes on HBO Max’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ giving Adidas a lift in the post-Samba era, Bloomingdale’s flagship revival under C.E.O. Olivier Bron, and Dôen’s 2026 retail expansion plans.
Lauren Sherman & Rachel Strugatz
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March 20, 2023
The WSJ Shake-Up & Saks Collateral Damage
News and notes on Sarah Ball’s expanded role at The Wall Street Journal, the potential suitors circling Jimmy Choo, and the fallout for beauty brands after Saks Global’s bankruptcy filing.
Lauren Sherman
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March 20, 2023
Trouble in the Valli
Giambattista Valli’s singular focus on dresses was already anachronistic when the brand was founded in 2005. Amid reports this week that the Pinault family office has pulled its backing, the model may be effectively over.
Lauren Sherman
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March 20, 2023
Sorting Through the Saks Bankruptcy
With the filing finally official and creditors lining up, the retailer and its vendors can start facing down their futures.
Rachel Strugatz
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March 20, 2023
Makeup by Mario’s $1 Billion Question
Mario Dedivanovic created one of the most successful beauty brands in recent years—reportedly profitable, a consistent top performer at Sephora, adored by consumers, etcetera. So why hasn’t that projected $1 billion exit happened yet?
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Latest Articles from Fashion
Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro
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March 20, 2023
Saks in Bankruptcy & Gucci’s Demna Glow-Up
News and notes on Saks’ now-confirmed Chapter 11 filing, Abercrombie’s significant stock drop, and the Demna-fueled Gucci revival.
Sarah Shapiro
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March 20, 2023
Re-Checking the Vibes at Madewell
With a series of departures and more product inconsistency, the once-mighty J.Crew sister brand continues its search for a narrative that will stick. Might it be time for its parentco to explore other opportunities?
Lauren Sherman
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March 20, 2023
The Globes’ Best Dressed & A Dover Street Departure
News and notes on the Golden Globes’ best dressed, the quiet exit of Dover Street Market’s V.P., and an indie publishing scandalette.
Lauren Sherman
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March 20, 2023
Saks 3:16
This traumatic leg of the Saks Global journey is ending with a bankruptcy filing in Houston and the almost-guaranteed departure of Richard Baker. But accountability should be spread far and wide as whispers emerge about the next management team.
Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro
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March 20, 2023
Saks Bankruptcy Watch & Aritzia’s U.S. Resilience
News and notes on Saks Global’s potential Chapter 11 filing, Saint Laurent’s buzzy footwear moment, and the enduring U.S. staying power of Aritzia and Uniqlo.
Sarah Shapiro
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March 20, 2023
This Week in Shopping: Diamonds Aren’t Forever?
The latest holiday sales data from ShopMy highlights the rise of lab-grown gems, $325 pants, and the return of fur.
Lauren Sherman & Rachel Strugatz
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March 20, 2023
Dior’s Executive Shuffle & GQ’s E.I.C. Search
News and notes on the exit of Makeup by Mario’s longtime global president and the departure of Dior Americas’ president; the sale of creative talent agency supergroup Great Bowery; and a crowdsourced longlist of potential candidates to take the top job at GQ.2 replies
