Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Laura Ashley to Open First U.K. Store Under New Owners, Marquee Brands
LONDON— Following its purchase by Marquee Brands in January, Laura Ashley is shifting into high gear with the opening of its first…
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Culture
What women’s soccer fans can teach brands about building loyalty
I’ve lived in the United States long enough to call it soccer now—but where I come from, it’s most definitely football, and it is life. I…
Beauty
Thousands of Reviews and Product Breakdowns Later, I've ID'd the 9 Best Korean Skincare Brands
My skin has gone through a lot of eras, and I haven't always documented or shared them with pride. While I appreciate how far I've come…
Beauty
6 Brands That Are Actually Making Stylish Clothes in Real Sizes
Eloquii – Bold, Contemporary Fashion for Curves When it comes to fashion-forward plus-size clothing, Eloquii stands out as a game-changer…
News
Prana President Outlines Her Blueprint for Brand’s Growth
Tricia Shumavon has a long to-do list. The president of Prana joined the brand two years ago after spending 16 years at some of the…
Business
Hybrid-focused Japanese automaker Suzuki “not too worried” about EV-first China brands like BYD
China electric vehicle (EV) brands are making fast and furious sales in the Asia-Pacific, but Japanese carmaker Suzuki is not going…
Culture
D2C Brands Must Master Meta and Google to Succeed
When new direct-to-consumer brands ask me about paid advertising strategies, I often see them searching for some secret channel or hidden…
Celebrity
Luxury Western Boot Brands Find Clientele in Celebrities and More Wealthy Customers
It costs $28,000 for a pair of Miron Crosby cowboy boots and an astrological reading. This was one of the options listed as part of Neiman…
Fashion
Brands Retool Qixi Strategy Amid China Slowdown
With no signs of immediate recovery — despite a recent stock market rally — luxury and fashion brands have continued to hold back on…
News
Brides are asking brands for free wedding swag—and posting the hauls on TikTok
When an influencer gets married, it’s safe to assume much of the cost, from venue decor to personalized invitations, has been comped in…
Culture
A New Book Peels Back the Curtain on Condé Nast’s Media Empire and Cultural Influence, Plus Creative Directors at Luxury Brands Must Adapt Their Vision in an Ever-changing Market
In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and style director Alex Badia sat down with Michael…
Lifestyle
Destination XL to Reduce Percentage of National Brands
National brands are about to get less play in Destination XL stores. On Wednesday, the Canton, Mass.-based men’s big and tall retailer…
Celebrity
The brands were ready for Taylor Swift’s engagement
Taylor Swift posted an announcement of her engagement to Travis Kelce at around noon E.T. on August 26. By 12:30 p.m., Sour Patch Kids,…
Business
Top 10 Bestselling Brands on Sephora.com and Ulta.com During H1
During the first half of 2025, consumers flocked to Ulta.com and Sephora.com to stock up on their beauty faves and several brands stood…
Business
Marketing Simplified: What I Learned From Thousands of Brands
After a decade of building marketing strategies for thousands of brands, I realized something important: marketing doesn’t have to be…
Business
The 16 Best Affordable Jewelry Brands for Luxe Style Without the Splurge
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
News
The FDA’s radioactive shrimp recall now includes more brands: See the full list of impacted products
Southwind Foods has issued a voluntary recall of frozen shrimp products due to potential radioactive contamination, according to the…
Beauty
The 2025 Most Powerful Beauty Brands
WWD Beauty Inc took a variety of sources into account to compile the 2025 Power Brands list, including our own reporting. For the 2025…
Fashion
Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Willy Chavarria and Van Cleef & Arpels Are the Most Sought-Out Brands on eBay
Ahead of eBay’s Endless Runway shows upcoming for fashion month, the e-commerce platform has released its latest Watchlist trend report…
Business
Guess to go private in US$1.4 billion deal with Authentic Brands, co-founders and CEO
Guess said on Wednesday (Aug 20) it has agreed to be taken private by a group, including its co-founders, CEO and Reebok-owner Authentic…
Lifestyle
Zachary Leon Solomon, Industry Veteran Who Led Designer and Retail Brands, Dead at 91
Zachary Leon Solomon, who through a long career in fashion and retail presided over such high-profile brands as Perry Ellis, Adrienne…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Crocs and Hey Dude Brands Get Their Own Marketing Gurus
Crocs‘ Terence Reilly isn’t wasting any time in his bid to create more brand heat for the Crocs and Hey Dude brands. Reilly was elevated…
Lifestyle
We're Over Halfway Through 2025, and 90% of what I've Bought So Far Is From These 11 Brands
As a fashion editor, there are countless fashion brands on my radar, with new ones launching routinely. And while I love adding a variety…
Beauty
The Key to Smelling Cool and European Is *This* Legacy Brand's Newest Launch
Can you really call something a nostalgic perfume if you still wear it just as often as all your other fragrances? That's the question I…