After regularly featuring bikini-clad women in its pages for years, men’s magazine Maxim is getting into the bikini business. Inspired by Brigette Bardot, the line features boho looks (bikinis, one-pieces, and cover-ups) in a variety of styles, including fringe, crochet, paisley,...

After just over two-and-a-half years at the helm Alexander Wang and Balenciaga might soon part ways. The young designer who took over in December 2012 following Nicolas Ghesquire’s departure has triumphed as creative director of the Spanish label. However speculation is building...

American Apparel Inc announced on Monday that it will close underperforming stores and laying off staff as part of a $30 million cost-cutting strategy. In a company statement CEO Paula Schneider, who took the helm in January said, “Today’s announcements are necessary steps to help...

Iconic fashion designer Donna Karan is stepping down as chief designer of of LVMH-owned Donna Karan International, the company announced Tuesday. After helming the brand which she founded 31 years ago, Karan 66, will be stepping down from her eponymous label to focus on her Urban Zen company...

Net-a-Porter Announces Record Sales The Fashion e-tail giant reported an profit of ($2.9 million) after tax and ($17.1 million) before tax in the 12 months ending March 2015.[Financial Times] H&m’s Growth Slowed This Spring (But It Beat Forecasts) The Swedish fashion retailer...

All American brand Gap Inc, announced plans to shut nearly a fifth of its namesake stores (175 of its 675 Gap stores) in the US, as the company struggles with a slump in sales. In addition it would also be shutting a “limited number” of its European stores. The retailer also...

Italian luxury goods company Prada reported reported a steep fall in its first-quarter profit . In the three months to April 30, Net income fell 44% to $66.2 million with Asia Pacific region, especially Hong Kong and Macao, not showing any sign of improvement in the first months of 2015, the...

Karl Lagerfeld‘s namesake label which was discontinued in the US after its Fall 06 debut is making a return to the United States. According to WWD, the iconic designer has formed a joint venture with G-III Apparel Group, through which a new Karl Lagerfeld Paris collection for spring...

The US Supreme court on Monday ruled in favor of a Muslim woman who was denied a job at the Abercrombie & Fitch clothing chain in 2008 because her Muslim headscarf did not comply with the retailer’s “look policy.” Claiming that Abercrombie’s policy is...

American Apparel Inc announced that on Monday a Delaware court had granted its request for a restraining order against former Chief Executive Dov Charney. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, the Los Angeles retailer said that the order temporarily restrains Charney from breaching terms of a...

While luxury fashion may not be the most valuable sector in the world its good to know who its top brands are. Business magazine Forbes has named Louis Vuitton as the world’s most valuable luxury brand putting it at no 14 on its list of the world’s 100 most valuable brands. The...

Fashion house Michael Kors Holdings Ltd posted weak financial results for its fourth-quarter earnings. Shares were down almost 50% from an all-time high of $97.60 a few months ago, with an unexpected 5.8% decline in stores including a 6.7% drop in North America, its biggest market by far. The...

After being sued by Dov Charney American Apparel Inc. is fighting back by accusing the controversial founder of running a “scorched earth campaign” as he tries to regain control of the company. On friday the Los Angeles retailer filed a lawsuit against Charney in the Delaware...