Retail Diary - Week of May 8th
This Week's Topics:
New Launches, Collabs & New Appointments
Everything I Loved ❤️️
New Launches, Collabs & New Appointments
Launched
Ulla Johnson launching footwear. (I'm imagining a cross between Ancient Greek Sandals, No. 6 Clogs and a touch of Loeffler Randall.
Coach is launching Coachtopia, a line focused on circular fashion and sustainability. I'm into the unique shapes and patterns that it develops.
Tiffany & Co had a star studded party to re-open their beautifully designed flagship.
Bergdorf Goodman launches a program to support the circular economy in luxury goods.
Collabed
Barbiecore hits Gap. Mattel x Gap
Baggu x Laura Ashley (hi mom! half expecting you to get us matching ones.)
Fun and witty home & kitchen goods line - Crate & Barrel x Molly Baz.
Hired
As a Bloomingdale's alumni I really appreciate reading how the department stores is/should be approaching hiring their next CEO.
Alex Mill named Roxanne Stahl O'Hara as CEO (ex J.Crew) and Mickey Drexler will remain as Chairman.
Everything I Loved ❤️️
French Vogue video on how Chanel makes their gorgeous sling backs.
Two fashion industry insiders who have created their own niche. Stylist Allison Bornstein interviews Fashion Detective/Sourcer Gab Waller - Allison Bornstein and Gab Waller - stylist talking about falling in love with fashion pieces. I really enjoy seeing the two of them talk fashion.
Ex InStyle Editor in Chief Laura Brown, who now owns a media and consulting company, has launched a fun substack.
Have you checked out Tiktok's parent company's latest launch, Lemon8? It is like a cross between Instagram and Pinterest. Business of Fashion on what the fashion industry needs to know about Lemon8.
Now I really won’t be able to find the color way I’ve been looking for. And I just read Shoe Dog and this brand plays a huge part in the founding of Nike. The latest fashion sneaker, Onitsuka Tigers.
Found Trinny Woodall's instagram styling videos and I love these. Such fun and a treat to see how to have fun putting pieces together.
Shoe trend that's been hot (and polarizing) for spring/summer - Mesh ballet flats. Loeffler Randall, Khaite, The Row. Reminds me of these which were a big trend in the early 2000's.
Sofia Richie Grainge's wedding took over instagram. Some of my favorite content: Vogue's Chanel dresses fitting, she launched TikTok and her GRWM (get ready with me) beauty tutorials were a huge hit, TikTok of the wedding recap.
Sofia Richie Grainge is the latest It Girl, but The Cut's deep dive is on the It Girls through the ages.
Vogue podcast - In preparation for the Met Gala the details behind the scenes.
I haven’t read Leandra Medine Cohen in so long but I resubscribed and enjoyed this accessories round-up on her fun eccentric but also classic style.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner has become a big pop culture event. I loved this story on NPR's Tamara Keith's gown and the inspiration from Holly Hunter's Broadcast News character's gown from the same event.
High Sport's over $800 casual dress pants have been having a big moment despite the brand running under the radar. The WSJ article on the pants and my favorite quote from the article is from High Sport's founder Alissa Zachary who describes merchandising as "Taking the art of Fashion and translating it to commerce." One thousand times yes!!
Quiet Luxury is still trending - from the Washington Post.
Quiz Time: The NYTimes on the rise of Fake Handbags (can you spot the fake) and in honor of the Met Gala, How well do you know Karl Lagerfeld?
What's Next?
With Memorial Day right around the corner we are ready to dive into the deep end of summer. Excited to see what trends float by.
Thanks for reading Edition 133.
Sarah Shapiro