FASHION INDUSTRY DATA AND A POINT-OF-VIEW

Photo credit: CNBC There’s been a lot of buzz recently around a big new store opening here in New York - especially for those of us who grew up outside of this city. Whether you hail from Seattle, Cleveland, ... read more

Designer collaborations may not be the novelty they once were, yet Target can still draw the fashion masses with their designer mashups. Whether it's Victoria Beckham, Altuzarra, or Missoni, they have mastered the art of high-low chic. Well, that was ... read more

AMAZON, THE NEW SEPHORA Brands like Benefit Cosmetics and Urban Decay can thank Sephora for brand exposure in their early days. In a traditional department store (and exclusive) landscape, the beauty retailer served as an open door for emerging beauty ... read more

You probably didn't go to Coachella, but if you opened Instagram last weekend, like it or not, you were basically there. (Weekend two is about to kick off as we speak.) Festival season has been dubbed "the New Cruise season, ... read more

In the grey area of fashion and technology where StyleSage comfortably sits, there is often ambiguity around what “product” means. Is it the product on the hanger? Or is it the technology itself? With my background in fashion, it can ... read more

Urban Outfitters CEO Richard Hayne is convinced the reign of athleisure is over and that denim is poised to take back the crown. If “fashion” is fashionable again, does that mean activewear is on the decline? As far as URBN ... read more

THE REAL IMPACT OF A TRADE WAR The potential for a trade war with China is escalating, which could hit retail hard. China's retaliation resulted in a 25% tariff on up to 128 American products. While clothing and and shoes ... read more

Today I’m thinking about my next trip. In full disclosure, that’s most days, but today in particular it’s top of mind, because I’m sitting in Away’s luggage shop, opened last September and tucked into the ... read more