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Five stories to put fashion’s next decisions in context.

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  1. Materials & Sourcing

    The LA Buyer’s Fall Shortlist

    Relaxed sets, wide-leg denim, soft tailoring and adaptable layers deserve a closer look. Here is how to turn dated demand signals into a disciplined LA buying brief.

    Sep 24, 2026 · 7 min read
  2. Trends Culture

    Romance, With a Tailored Backbone

    Navy, white and contrasting garment languages give Ralph Lauren’s latest runway a useful lesson in composition: softness becomes more expressive when something holds the line.

    Sep 14, 2026 · 7 min read
  3. Trends Culture

    A Familiar Shirt, Seen Differently

    Ahead of J.Crew and Eckhaus Latta’s September 15 collaboration, a closer look at the design decisions that separate a fresh interpretation from another basic.

    Sep 12, 2026 · 7 min read
  4. Trends Culture

    After Fur, a New Language of Texture

    New York’s first official fur-free season puts the spotlight on a more interesting design challenge: making volume, movement and surface feel desirable on their own terms.

    Sep 12, 2026 · 7 min read
  5. Business Retail

    Before the Bid: Fashion’s Archive Goes Live

    eBay and the CFDA are bringing archival American fashion to a September 9 livestream. The opportunity for smaller sellers lies in the information surrounding each garment—not simply the excitement of an auction.

    Sep 8, 2026 · 7 min read

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