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Monday, July 06

Mens Fashion

Easy Does It: Masculinity Shows Its Soft Side for Spring 2027

From linen suits to sheer shirts to sorbet colors, the collections reflected a broader move toward menswear that felt expressive and romantic.

Retail

EXCLUSIVE: Burlington's Transformation: Downsizing Stores and Growing

CEO Michael O'Sullivan said by 2028, 80 percent of the Burlington store fleet will have either been relocated, downsized, or newly opened to the smaller, more efficient format that's being rolled out.

Fashion Show Reviews

Schiaparelli Fall 2026 Couture: Squid Game

Daniel Roseberry's aquatic-inspired creations spoke to an era of fake images, body transformation and extreme red carpet dressing.

Technology

China Insight: China's Fashion Industry Enters the AI Era, From a Search Economy to Machine-led Discovery

AI is moving from toolset to infrastructure layer in fashion.

Designer and Luxury

Loro Piana's Fall 2026 Campaign Celebrates Arts at Houston's Menil Collection

The Italian luxury brand is also supporting the institution, including the Rothko Chapel.

Mens Fashion

Steven Stolman Makes a Move Into Menswear

The veteran designer known for his eye-popping prints is offering bright patterned pants and button-downs for the summer.

Fashion Scoops

LVMH Métiers d'Excellence Reveals Finalists of Bulgari-supported Fourth Edition

The nine finalists cover artisanal fields as diverse as millinery, puppet-making, light sculpture, textile making and fashion design.