Malique Morris

A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.

Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.

In his first in-depth interview about his role at the helm of the 14-year-old DTC brand, Alfred Chang discusses introducing new design motifs, battling Quince and the company’s prolonged return to sales growth.

The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.

Investor interest in fashion tech is back, but this time, is it more substance than style? Malique Morris joins The Debrief to discuss how startups with real technical expertise and practical AI tools are leading a new wave of innovation.

With the rise of AI, Silicon Valley is going all in on a new generation of startups that promise to radically change how products are made and sold. This time, they’re backing founders with tech chops and are more patient in helping them grow.

On Saturday, the brand, best known for its cult favourite ‘Bushwick Birkin’ totes, held its first runway presentation in three years in an alleyway behind its flagship store, where family and community came first.

Digitally native brands that were once known for rampant social media ads — from Rothy’s to Everlane — are going all in on storytelling that boosts loyalty and creates long term sales growth.