Case Study: The Story Behind Prada's Turnaround
Even a few years ago, Prada's future was in question. Talks of the luxury brand being acquired swirled, its merchandising strategy wasn't working, and it was falling further behind its luxury rivals. Yet untapped potential remained, as this Business of
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The Rise of Marketplaces and The Ones to Know
These days you can't go far in the world of retail and not hear talk about e-commerce marketplaces. The biggest one and the one we all talk about most is, of course, Amazon. But what exactly is a marketplace? It's
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Sport's Influence on Fashion
The great outdoors was one of the few places where people felt comfortable spending time during the pandemic, so it comes as no surprise that fashion is currently taking influences from outdoor sports. (We love nothing more than to add
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A Gucci State of Retail
Image courtesy of Gucci When you're one of the world's most successful luxury brands, you're going to have a target on your back. Specifically, you're aware of the process of cycling in and out of a state of desirability, an
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Nike Steps Up Its DTC Strategy
Over the past year, Nike has made headlines for its strong financial performance despite a global pandemic. But it's also made waves due to its announcements that it would be dropping particular wholesale accounts, as it shifts focus towards its
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Fashion Makes Itself at Home
Luxury fashion designers have long understood the appeal of their aesthetic translated to goods for the home. Whether it meant plush Ralph Lauren towels or a pillow in a signature Missoni print, the transition from fashion to home goods was
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Our Favorite Female Designers
Images courtesy of Vogue Runway In honor of Women's History Month, and since we're still in the throes of Fashion Month, we thought it'd be a perfect time to turn the spotlight towards several of our favorite female designers. They're
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New York Fashion Week: FW21 Made More Relevant
Images courtesy of Vogue Runway New York Fashion Week FW21 looked entirely different than it did one year ago. Almost entirely digital in its presentation, with key brands like Michael Kors and Tory Burch notably absent, it was both a
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