Fashion’s Unexpected Data Treasure Troves
Data is gold for fashion brands — and now, there’s more places than ever to get it. Shoppers’ journeys from interest piqued to purchase vary: They may find a product…
It’s Not Just Secondhand Retailers That Have a Counterfeit Problem
Online luxury’s counterfeit problem is spreading. Since the dawn of e-commerce, shoppers ordering designer bags on a digital resale site like eBay have done so knowing they risked buying a…
Beauty Dupes Are More Expensive Than the Originals Now
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and a satisfying The Bling Ring Easter egg. Included in today’s issue: Allies of Skin,…
The Secret to Giving an Old Beauty Brand a New Look
Hourglass only celebrated its 20th birthday last year — but in the beauty industry, it might as well be 200. To celebrate, it launched a pop-up space that paid homage…
Why Universities Are Becoming Beauty Schools
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and some surprising data from Mrs. Meghan Sussex and her new ShopMy beauty picks. Included…
Why Are There So Many Luggage Brands?
Christopher Angelotti spent more than a month hunting for the perfect set of luggage ahead of a planned trip to Europe this summer. He considered direct-to-consumer brands like Away, $1,500…
Making Sense of This Week’s Big Fashion Bankruptcies
This week, the industry was rocked by a pair of bankruptcies that could see two shopping mall fixtures disappear. On Sunday, Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy protection for the second…
Glossier Needs More Than ‘You’ to Grow
To understand You, the best-selling fragrance launched by Glossier in 2017, you have to understand Santal 33, the best-selling fragrance launched by Le Labo in 2011. Both have the same…
A New Era of Men’s Skincare in India
In India, a country typically defined by traditional gender norms, male beauty is having a moment. Traditionally, Indian masculinity has been framed around the ideas of physical ruggedness and minimal…
The 5 Biggest Wellness Themes to Watch in 2025
In the zodiac calendar, 2025 is the year of the snake, portending transformation and renewal. The wellness industry, however, isn’t as much entering a new period this year as it…