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Brands, Buyers Play It Safe at the Salon International de la Lingerie

Heritage corsetry brands were homing in on heritage, storytelling and niche categories to help retailers…

China Recovery Seen as Key to Luxury’s Return to Midsingle-digit Growth

Bernstein estimated that Chinese nationals accounted for 23 percent of global demand in 2025, with top luxury…

Curve New York Returns to the Javits Center Feb. 1 to 3 Featuring Over 125 International Brands

The intimate apparel trade show spotlights lingerie, swim, athleisure and accessories.

Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Incubator Enters New Phase

The Saudi 100 Brands program is shifting its focus to scalability, global competitiveness and…

Vandale Acquires Skin Worldwide, the Luxury Lifestyle Brand

Vandale's partners include such brands as Lucky Brand, Steve Madden, Jessica Simpson, Anne Klein, Izod, Vince…

What to Watch: Outerwear Firms See Diversification, Freestanding Stores and New Fashion Categories as Key Growth Drivers in 2026

Key outerwear brands look to become a year-round business.

CFDA, Ralph Lauren to Roll Out Two New Grant Programs to Strengthen American Manufacturing

The U.S. Fashion Manufacturing Fund, created with Ralph Lauren as founding partner, will extend support for…

Hanky Panky Sold to Crown Brands Group

The 48-year-old intimates brand has been acquired by Crown Brands Group, in partnership with Rafar Group…

WHP Signs Lotto Licensing Deal With Pure Cotton Global Group

The brand has become available on lottosport.com and a broader expansion is planned for 2026 with specialty…

How Marriott Is Sharpening Luxury Strategy and Gearing Up for W Hotel Debut in Saudi Arabia

Marriott International's Luxury Group, which encompasses The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, St…

Chalhoub Group at 70: Rewriting the Playbook

As the Middle East luxury giant marks 70 years, CEO Michael Chalhoub orchestrates an ambitious pivot toward…

Chalhoub Group at 70: A Luxury Dynasty, 70 Years in the Making

Chalhoub Group executive chairman Patrick Chalhoub and CEO Michael Chalhoub reflect on a legacy forged…

Larry Stemerman, Tommy Hilfiger’s Partner in People’s Place and CEO of Tailorbyrd, Dies

A lifelong friend of Hilfiger, Stemerman helped establish People's Place in Elmira, N.Y.

Dubai Watch Week Has Arrived and the Industry Is Taking Notice

The seventh edition drew industry heavyweights from Rolex to LVMH, positioning the Seddiqi family's platform…

Republic Brands Group Acquires Joie, Equipment and Current/Elliott Brands

The brands are valued at $36 million.