Top 10 Luxury Clothing Brands for Men in 2026
The luxury menswear market in 2025 is defined by a compelling duality: the enduring appeal of Quiet Luxury and the rising trend of Gold Attire/Opulence. This report ranks the top ten brands based on…
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Vetements’ Trademark Rejection Signals Tougher Rules for Foreign Brand Names
The legal battle over the “Vetements” trademark represents a landmark case in fashion law, specifically regarding the “doctrine of foreign equivalents.” On January 12, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court officially declined to hear an…
What Men Should Know Before Choosing Hair Restoration
Hair loss can feel frustrating, confusing, and deeply personal. You may notice thinning at the temples, a widening part, or a receding hairline that changes how you see yourself. Hair restoration offers real options,…
Pat McGrath Labs Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Billion Dollar Peak
Celebrity founded beauty brand Pat McGrath Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after nearly a decade in business, listing over $50 million in liabilities in a petition submitted on January 22, 2026,…
The Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Footwear Brands in 2026
This RB report presents a data-driven ranking of the top 10 vegan-friendly footwear brands for women for 2026, based on their performance and popularity throughout the preceding year, 2025. The global vegan footwear market…
The Cult-Status Index: Top Sneaker Brands with a Cult-Like Following
Related reading: Explore our The Cult-Status Index: Top Fashion Brands with a Cult-Like Following. This RB report introduces the Cult Status Index (SCI), a quantitative framework designed to rank the top 10 sneaker brands…
French Connection partners with G-III to reignite brand presence in the US and Canada
French Connection Group has signed a long term licensing partnership with G-III Apparel Group to develop and distribute men’s and women’s apparel and selected accessories across North America, effective February 1, 2026. The move…
JCPenney Turns Breakups into Bling with Lab Grown Diamonds Up To 70 Percent Off
JCPenney is leaning into breakup energy this Valentine’s Day, launching The JCPenney Ex Change, a bold, one day jewelry event that invites shoppers to swap once loved pieces from past relationships for a brand…
FIGS and Lindsey Vonn honor Team USA Medical Staff in Milano Cortina 2026 Comeback Campaign
Related reading: Explore our Top 10 Winter Olympic Fashion Runway Moments During Milano Cortina 2026. FIGS, the leading global healthcare apparel brand, has signed a landmark partnership with alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn for…
ANTA Sports Set to Become Puma’s Largest Shareholder
ANTA Sports is set to become the largest shareholder in PUMA, after signing a share purchase agreement with Groupe Artémis, the Pinault family investment company, to acquire a 29.06% stake in PUMA SE valued at…
Clarins Bets on AI Skin Observer to Bring AI and Imaging to Beauty Counters
Clarins is bringing advanced AI and imaging into the beauty counter with the launch of its AI Skin Observer, an in store diagnosis tool designed to supercharge beauty advisor consultations rather than replace them.…
Stripes Beauty and Ulta Beauty bring Clinically Backed Menopause Care Across U.S.
Stripes Beauty, the pro aging brand founded by actress and women’s health activist Naomi Watts, is entering Ulta Beauty, bringing clinically backed menopause solutions to more midlife women across the United States. The brand’s…
Nordstrom Rack’s New Park City Store Is a Big Win for Utah’s Shoppers
Nordstrom, Inc. is expanding its off price footprint in Utah with plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack at Junction Commons in Park City in fall 2026, bringing its “great brands at great prices”…
The 2026 Met Gala Theme Is Costume Art
The Met Gala, officially the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is the fashion world’s most anticipated event, serving as the primary fundraising engine for the museum’s Costume Institute. The announcement…
AMIRI Reimagines 1970s Laurel Canyon for Fall/Winter 2026 Ready to Wear Collection
The AMIRI Fall Winter 2026 collection, titled “Laurel Canyon, 1976,” is a profound exploration of Los Angeles’s cultural history, specifically the golden era of the Laurel Canyon music scene. Designer Mike Amiri, whose birth…