Articles by Kristopher Fraser
Omnichannel the hot topic at NRF 2019
The world’s tech, finance, and entrepreneurs collide every year at the National Retail Federation conference. The buzzword this season was omnichannel. As retailers work to integrate everything across all their platforms from brick-and-mortar to e-commerce, tech companies, consultants, and investors are responding rapidly. Swiss outdoor brand...
FairsJan 21, 2019
Sweden Unlimited expands into the UK/Europe
New York-based Sweden Unlimited, the digital creative agency specializing in strategy, eCommerce and content for fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands has announced the opening of their first creative studio outside of the U.S., in Notting Hill, an area renowned for its style, charm, and vibrancy, the agency will now be serving the U.K. and...
RetailJan 18, 2019
Balmain launches new app
Balmain's creative director Olivier Rousteing is on a mission to democratize fashion. Although that's not an easy feat when you're the man behind an exclusive luxury brand, he's riding the digital wave to make it happen. Balmain will be launching an app that will allow consumers to go behind the scenes of the storied fashion house with augmented...
Fashion Jan 18, 2019
Will Kevin Carrigan return to PVH Corp.?
With the departure of Raf Simons from Calvin Klein, the question is who will take his place, and what is the future of the creative and artistic direction of the brand. The minute any creative director leaves there's always speculation as to who could replace them next. All eyes are on Kevin Carrigan, who recently left Ralph Lauren Corp....
PeopleJan 18, 2019
Chanel to stage cruise show in Paris
While many of their competitors, like Gucci and Louis Vuitton, are globetrotting for their cruise collection shows, Chanel has decided to stick to their own backyard and show in Paris on May 3. The show will take place at the Grand Palais, which was the exact location of last year's show. The news was first reported by WWD. France's...
Fashion Jan 18, 2019
Men shopping more often than women across majority of online and in-store channels
Global technology company First Insight Inc. has published a new report "The Arrival of the New Male Power Shopper", which revealed that men are shopping more frequently in-store and online than women. The company recently surveyed consumers on shopping habits, purchase behavior and influences driving decisions found that 53 percent of men...
BusinessJan 16, 2019
Sears to stay open for now
Sears, Inc. Chairman Eddie Lampert has won a bankruptcy auction for Sears with a plan that will keep the retailer open and save over 50,000 jobs. The news was reported by Bloomberg. Lampert's bid won over other proposals that would have forced the retailer to liquidate and sell its assets. The bid is valued at 5 billion dollars, which is a 150...
BusinessJan 16, 2019
Spyder makes a comeback during Milan Fashion Week: Men's
Men's luxury brand Spyder has made a triumphant return to Milan Fashion Week: Men's this season under the guide of new creative director Christopher Bevans. Bevans was formerly the designer for music superstars Kanye West and Pharrell. With hip-hop's continued influence on fashion, Bevans was an excellent choice to usher Spyder into a new era....
Fashion Jan 16, 2019
Rabih Kayrouz joins Paris Couture Week as fully-fledged member
Paris Couture Week is fast approaching, but it looks like some changes are still being made to the calendar. Maison Rabih Kayrouz, which was initially reported to be showing again as a guest member this season, has actually been bumped up to a full-fledged member. While it might not seem like major news, since the brand has been invited to show...
Fashion Jan 11, 2019
Ben Sherman returns to Pitti Uomo
Ben Sherman has returned to Pitti Uomo with a special exhibition and commemorative presentation entitled "The Decades" which celebrates over five decades of shirt-making. The British menswear brand has become one of the most anticipated runway shows during London Men's Fashion Week and now is testing its international waters further with Pitti...
FairsJan 9, 2019