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April 13, 2026

Fashion

Can Dolce & Gabbana stay independent through leadership changes and the Middle East crisis?

The confusion over Gabbana's role and its evolution coincides with an uncertain future for Dolce & Gabbana. The brand has faced a slowdown, impacts from the war in the Middle East and rising costs of business. As luxury evolves, independent brands like Dolce & Gabbana continue to struggle compared to conglomerate giants like LVMH and Kering.

Beauty

It’s a 10 Haircare taps Khloé Kardashian as ambassador, plots packaging rebrand, book release for 20th anniversary

Few beauty brands can afford to hire a Kardashian as their spokesperson, but tapping Khloé as global brand ambassador is just one way It's a 10 is investing in its 20th anniversary this year.

Fashion

Glossy Pop Newsletter: I.AM.GIA sold 1 million Blare tracksuits — now it’s betting on Coachella for its next viral moment

Last year, I.AM.GIA founder Alana Pallister sold her house to fund the purchase of 300,000 units of stretchy tracksuits. Less than five months later, the brand has sold 1 million units of the collection, now available in 44 colors and patterns. Now, I.AM.GIA is aiming for a Coachella takeover.

Fashion

At Coachella, festival fashion and brand activations get modern updates

Ahead of Coachella 2026, festival fashion is fragmenting beyond the flower crown era, while brands like Gap rethink activations with more practical, on-site experiences.

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Reframing the TikTok Shop equation

TikTok Shop is currently the most powerful demand generation tool in beauty, but only if brands build the infrastructure to capture that demand everywhere else. TikTok virality triggers a cascade that no single-channel analysis can capture.

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Luxury Briefing: Luxury brands proceed with retail plans in the Middle East

For this week’s Luxury Briefing, Glossy spoke to Trevor Hardy, CMO at Chanel-owned Orlebar Brown, about how the brand is strategically opening stores to reach affluent shoppers year-round. Also, an update on Saks, insights into Brunello Cucinelli's earnings, and new executive moves at Tiffany & Co. and Fear of God.

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Fashion Briefing: How did Nike’s embattled heritage brand Converse reach a 15-year revenue low?

The last few years have seen Converse continue to underperform compared to the rest of Nike's portfolio. As Nike continues to evolve under the new leadership of CEO Elliott Hill, there has been rampant speculation about Converse's future, including a potential sale to Authentic Brands Group. But how did Converse get here?

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Virtual event: The multichannel growth playbook

In a virtual event on April 14, Helium 10's Bradley Sutton, vp of education and strategy, and Shivali Patel, senior brand evangelist, unpack how brands expand into TikTok Shop and Walmart without breaking operations.

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Modern Retail Podcast: Has the latest sneaker bubble officially burst?

Allbirds' downward trajectory is indicative of how fierce the sneaker competition has become, as newer and legacy players vie for market share. This week's episode of the Modern Retail Podcast digs into the state of the sneaker market, looking at which players are up and which ones are down.

Beauty

Glossier built the modern beauty playbook — now what?

As the beauty industry moves past the direct-to-consumer boom of the 2010s, some of its most influential brands are being forced to redefine what success looks like. One of the most closely watched is Glossier.

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