In the months that followed the Spring/Summer 2026 season, we have seen a series of new hires in the communications, marketing and design departments of all major houses. Our new series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’ looks at all these changes and how they will redefine the fashion industry in the years to come. The … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK wage growth slowed in the three months to November as employers cut headcount in the run-up to the Budget, according to official data that will help to reassure the Bank of England inflationary pressures … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Berlin-based digital studio Drive beta and Cologne-based production outfit Rosebank Entertainment have joined forces. Rosebank is a subsidiary of heavyweight German production and distribution group Beta Film and will take a minority stake in Drive beta. Despite the ‘beta’ in the name, Drive is not owned by Beta Film. Its founder and CEO, Hannes … Read more
This move seemingly kicked off a chain reaction across the upper echelons of luxury brands. Spooked by slowing sales, executives and creative directors across the industry sought new directions and a domino effect ensued, until almost every major house, including Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Loewe, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Maison Margiela, Fendi and … Read more
“Product doesn’t sell itself,” says Karen Harvey, founder and CEO of Karen Harvey Consulting, a luxury advisory firm that helps place talent. “People need to feel like they want to wear that badge [of a brand], and think, ‘That’s actually me.’ That’s where the marketer comes in.” Experts say that as luxury moves away from … Read more
Bitcoin accumulation by wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC could signal that there is continued interest in Bitcoin from institutional investors in the US. “Institutional demand for Bitcoin remains strong,” said CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju on Tuesday, adding that 577,000 Bitcoin (BTC) has been added to this wallet cohort (which includes exchange-traded funds) … Read more
Military exercise was ostensibly to show support for Arctic security, but US president saw it as a provocation
In the months that followed the Spring/Summer 2026 season, we have seen a series of new hires in the communications, marketing and design departments of all major houses. Our new series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’ looks at all these changes and how they will redefine the fashion industry in the years to come. Rose … Read more
UPDATED with latest: The is down to two teams, with the consensus No. 1 seed Indiana looking to finish off its undefeated season against the University of Miami in the CFP National Championship game Monday, January 19. ESPN is airing the game, taking place in Miami’s home Hard Rock Stadium, with the kickoff set for … Read more
As designers come and go, brands are recalibrating client and retail experience to stop their most important clients from walking away.