Shopping and Retail

April 14, 2022

A Pink Parade at the End of the World

NASHVILLE — There are two women who travel the country just about every time LoveShackFancy opens a new store, which has now happened 11 times since […]
April 14, 2022

A Gen Z Success Story

Ian Charms is drawing young shoppers with its charm necklaces. When Lisa Sahakian and her partner upgraded to a new apartment in Los Angeles last year, […]
April 10, 2022

Jordan Mooney, an Avatar of Punk Style, Dies at 66

Swathed in rubber and glowering from spiked heels, she was a fearsome figurehead for a generation of disaffected English teenagers. Jordan Mooney, better known as simply […]
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, […]