Shopping and Retail

April 9, 2022

One Garment’s Journey Through History

With spare, elongated lines and broad shapes that bloom into a voluminous silhouette, the traditional Korean hanbok, made to accommodate movement, is as beautiful as it […]
April 3, 2022

In Watches, What’s Old Is New

Brands like Zenith and Cartier are reviving retro favorites for a new generation of collectors. When Arwind Jhand’s son was born, the watch enthusiast purchased a […]
March 29, 2022

In Watches, What Does Luxury Mean Now?

Gen Z buyers, for whom inclusivity, sustainability, transparency and traceability are not negotiable, already have changed the way brands do business. Until recently, most luxury watchmakers […]
March 29, 2022

Ralph Lauren Goes Back to School

In a new collaboration with Morehouse and Spelman colleges, Ralph Lauren honors the style legacy of Black students. ATLANTA — Upon arriving at Morehouse College, the […]
March 22, 2022

Landline Phones Find New Life With Nostalgic Fans

Like record players and VHS tapes, landline phones are being embraced by nostalgic fans as an antidote to an increasingly digital way of life. First came […]
March 9, 2022

No Ikea Shelves, No Levis: The Retailers Pulling Out of Russia 

Since the invasion of Ukraine began, the increasing financial and reputational risks of doing business in Russia are leading Western brands to halt operations. On Monday, […]
March 9, 2022

No Ikea Shelves, No Levis: The Western Retail Exodus From Russia Is On

Since the invasion of Ukraine began, the increasing financial and reputational risks of doing business in Russia is leading Western brands to halt operations. On Monday, […]
February 24, 2022

Yeezy Gap/Balenciaga is Here. Is It Worth It?

What exactly are we buying, when we buy fashion? A disruptive collaboration provides one answer. There are others. There was disruption, from the start. A major […]
February 9, 2022

Jerome Chazen, Original Partner in Liz Claiborne Empire, Dies at 94

One of a core group early on, he helped the company outfit a generation of working women, marketing its wares and working closely with department stores […]
January 26, 2022

Can Hugo Boss Actually Be Cool?

The brand built by selling Wall Street suits is trying to reinvent itself for the post-office age. On a sun-soaked day in Milan last fall, Hugo […]