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Tag: Fashion and Apparel
Macy’s Raises Sales Forecast Again as Shoppers Prove Resilient
Macy’s raised its sales forecast for the year after strong results at its upscale chain, highlighting how higher-income consumers continue to spend relatively freely.
Who Chanel and Louis Vuitton Have Called When Making Woven Leather Bags
As Craig Wright has built his brand, Dragon Diffusion, he has quietly built a reputation as a leather craftsman for Hermès, Chanel and others. Now he’s ready to talk about it.
A Farmer, a Designer and a Dating App Unite to Save Some ‘Gay Sheep’
How fashion connected a designer, a farmer, Grindr and a herd of male-oriented rams.
Vivienne Westwood Show Opens Riyadh Fashion Week, as Saudis Highlight Creative Side
Some Saudis see the provocative brand’s appearance as one more example of the kingdom’s pursuit of cultural cachet. But some critics see incongruity in such pairings.
Meet the Designer Who Got Zelensky Into a Suit
Viktor Anisimov, one of Ukraine’s top fashion designers, first met Volodymyr Zelensky about 20 years ago, when the future president was a comedian. He didn’t want to wear a suit then either.
The High School Teacher Leading Mexico’s ‘Fashion Police’
A teacher and journalist has gained a large following for highlighting the apparent luxury items worn by politicians. It has also earned him high-profile detractors.
New Tariff on ‘Transshipped’ Goods Mystifies Importers
The Trump administration levied a hefty tariff on goods that are moved through other countries, but it has not yet fully explained its plans.
Kartik Kumra Was Ready for Indian’s Fashion Moment
As the “big guys” dabble in Indian looks, Kartik Kumra is in it for the long haul. And stars like Kendrick Lamar and Stephen Curry are wearing his designs.
La Scala Warns Opera Patrons: No Flip-Flops or Tank Tops Allowed
Milan’s famed opera house is cracking down on the underdressed, even as it and other European opera companies try to attract a wider audience.