Shein shares fell as much as 10% to HK$43.72 in early trading after the fast-fashion company debuted in Hong Kong, before recovering some of the loss.
11:56 PMBloomberg Markets43 stories from 9 sources
Shein's Debut and Galliano Backlash Test Fashion's Institutions
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
Shein's path toward an initial public offering offers five lessons about the ultra-fast-fashion company's rapid rise and its arrival in public markets.
5:26 PMWWD
John Galliano withdrew from the planned Met Museum exhibition after donors, politicians and Jewish leaders challenged the decision to honor him. Galliano had previously been found guilty of a hate crime for antisemitic outbursts.
3:30 PMNYT New YorkKohl's has hired a former Walmart fashion executive as chief merchant as it continues reshaping its selling floors and works to reverse the retailer's performance.
5:41 PMWWD
Willy Chavarria is reworking Ugg’s familiar suede and shearling codes into a unisex collection built around black leather, chrome hardware and biker-inspired shapes. The collaboration launches Sept. 10 with a campaign featuring Becky G, Eva Longoria and Danny Trejo.
4:05 PMVarietyFive shoe categories generated $447.9 million in TikTok Shop sales over the past year, with sneakers taking the largest share. The figures point to the platform’s growing role in converting footwear discovery into direct purchases.
4:35 PMWWDCarlos Alcaraz opened his U.S. Open title defense in a full Travis Scott x Nike kit, with Scott watching from the stands. The appearance links one of tennis’s leading athletes with one of Nike’s most influential creative collaborators.
4:16 PMWWDFashion companies are not capturing the full return from their AI investments, according to Alain Tessier of Aptean. The proposed solution is to connect AI tools more closely to operational needs and measurable business outcomes.
3:00 PMWWDMajor footwear brands have launched Labor Day promotions ahead of the holiday, including discounted New Balance styles and winter boots marked down by as much as 70 percent. The sales cover both immediate staples and seasonal inventory.
8:47 AMWWD11:56 PMBloomberg Markets
Shein Shares Plunge in HK Debut After Rocky Road to IPO
Summary
Shein shares fell as much as 10% to HK$43.72 in early trading after the fast-fashion company debuted in Hong Kong, before recovering some of the loss.
The weak debut signals investor caution around Shein after its difficult path to a public
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Shein must prove that its growth model can withstand public-market scrutiny and rising political and regulatory pressure.
3 stories · 3 sources
5:26 PMWWD
5 Lessons Fashion Learned as Shein Raced Toward Its IPO
Summary
Shein's path toward an initial public offering offers five lessons about the ultra-fast-fashion company's rapid rise and its arrival in public markets.
Shein's IPO push shifts the company from a privately held disruptor to a business that
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Shein's public-market transition could force ultra-fast fashion to defend its economics and its operating model in public.
3:30 PMNYT New York
John Galliano Bows Out of Met Museum Show After Criticism Mounts
Summary
John Galliano withdrew from the planned Met Museum exhibition after donors, politicians and Jewish leaders challenged the decision to honor him. Galliano had previously been found guilty of a hate crime for antisemitic outbursts.
The withdrawal followed pressure from several constituencies with influence over the museum’s finances and public
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The dispute shows how donor and political pressure can reshape programming at major private cultural institutions.
6 stories · 5 sources
5:41 PMWWD
Kohl’s Hires Former Walmart Fashion Exec as Its New Chief Merchant
Summary
Kohl's has hired a former Walmart fashion executive as chief merchant as it continues reshaping its selling floors and works to reverse the retailer's performance.
The appointment puts fashion merchandising at the center of Kohl's turnaround, where sharper assortments and
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Kohl's is betting that a stronger fashion operation can restore relevance in a highly competitive off-mall retail market.
4:05 PMVariety
Willy Chavarria Gives Ugg a Biker Makeover in New Collab With Becky G, Eva Longoria and Danny Trejo
Summary
Willy Chavarria is reworking Ugg’s familiar suede and shearling codes into a unisex collection built around black leather, chrome hardware and biker-inspired shapes. The collaboration launches Sept. 10 with a campaign featuring Becky G, Eva Longoria and Danny Trejo.
The partnership shifts Ugg from comfort-first basics toward a harder, more fashion-driven identity. Chavarria gives
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Ugg is using designer credibility and cultural reach to expand beyond its established casual comfort market.
4:35 PMWWD
The 5 Shoe Categories That Drove $447.9 Million in Sales on TikTok Shop During the Last 12 Months
Summary
Five shoe categories generated $447.9 million in TikTok Shop sales over the past year, with sneakers taking the largest share. The figures point to the platform’s growing role in converting footwear discovery into direct purchases.
Sneakers’ lead confirms that TikTok’s commerce engine is strongest where visual appeal, trend velocity and
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TikTok Shop is becoming a measurable sales channel for footwear, not just a source of product awareness.
4:16 PMWWD
Carlos Alcaraz Debuts a Full Travis Scott x Nike Kit at the U.S. Open as the Rapper Cheers Him On
Summary
Carlos Alcaraz opened his U.S. Open title defense in a full Travis Scott x Nike kit, with Scott watching from the stands. The appearance links one of tennis’s leading athletes with one of Nike’s most influential creative collaborators.
The kit turns a performance uniform into a high-visibility fashion and culture moment. Scott’s presence
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Nike is using athlete visibility and music culture to make tennis apparel part of a wider lifestyle conversation.
3:00 PMWWD
Closing the AI Value Gap: How Fashion Can Grow Its Technology ROI
Summary
Fashion companies are not capturing the full return from their AI investments, according to Alain Tessier of Aptean. The proposed solution is to connect AI tools more closely to operational needs and measurable business outcomes.
The central shift is from experimenting with AI to proving its value in specific workflows.
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Fashion’s next AI challenge is execution and accountability, not access to the technology.
8:47 AMWWD
Labor Day Weekend Is Live & So Are These Not-to-Miss Footwear Deals — Here’s What to Shop and Why
Summary
Major footwear brands have launched Labor Day promotions ahead of the holiday, including discounted New Balance styles and winter boots marked down by as much as 70 percent. The sales cover both immediate staples and seasonal inventory.
Early discounting shows retailers are pulling holiday demand forward and using deep markdowns to clear
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The promotions signal a retail calendar that increasingly starts holiday discounting weeks before the holiday itself.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Changbin of Stray Kids will design a capsule collection for Autry, becoming the sneaker brand's first global brand ambassador.
6:00 PMWWDEmma Roberts wore Ferragamo's two-tone pumps with a mixed-print dress from the Italian label's 2027 resort collection at the U.S. Open.
5:50 PMWWDKim Kardashian wore vintage lace-up Manolo Blahnik sandals with looks by Maison Margiela and Faycal Amor at This Is About Humanity’s Hollywood fundraiser. The appearance revives a style of footwear she has repeatedly favored.
4:48 PMWWDHarry Styles wore Celine sneakers in New York, continuing a run of slim, low-profile footwear choices that has included Prada boat shoes, Collapse sneakers and Chanel ballet flats. His recent styling favors flat silhouettes over bulky athletic designs.
4:06 PMWWDAryna Sabalenka wore more than $400,000 in Material Good jewelry alongside an orange mesh Nike tennis dress during her opening-round match at the 2026 U.S. Open. The styling placed high-value fine jewelry against a performance-sport backdrop.
2:43 PMWWDPharrell Williams and Adidas will release the Virginia Watermoc this week in three colorways. The shoe extends the water-friendly footwear category into a fashion collaboration designed for late-summer wear.
1:57 PMWWDNicole Richie is reshaping House of Harlow around jewelry, craftsmanship and selective distribution. The brand is partnering with Aero to bring its trunk-show model into private air travel.
1:43 PMWWDJoma, Vie Artlétique and Yonex are using the US Open to raise their profiles as challenger brands in tennis. An unusually open competitive field gives lesser-known sponsors more room to attract attention.
1:25 PMWWDActor Inde Navarrette attended the US Open with Nick Aiello in an Adidas tracksuit, matching the tournament's sporty dress code. The appearance connects her rising profile, upcoming role as Rogue in Marvel's X-Men, and sportswear styling.
1:19 PMWWDSelena Gomez and Benny Blanco arrived in Venice wearing coordinated brown shoes and an early-fall color palette. They reached the city shortly before the annual film festival.
1:03 PMWWDNational resale platforms are attracting back-to-school shoppers, but children's adoption remains constrained by brand preferences, fit concerns and fear of standing out. Parents may value resale, while children often influence what gets purchased and worn.
11:57 AMWWDTaylor Fritz, Zizou Bergs, Alex de Minaur and other ATP players showcased their personal style in arrival photos ahead of the U.S. Open. The images turned players’ pre-match appearances into a visible part of the tournament’s fashion conversation.
11:57 AMWWDBrooks Brothers made custom blazers for tennis great Roger Federer and sports journalist Mary Carillo for their induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame. The garments marked the ceremony with tailored looks from the heritage American brand.
10:37 AMWWDEmma Roberts, Lindsey Vonn and Tate McRae wore looks from Ferragamo, Versace, Ulla Johnson and other designers during the opening matches and USTA Foundation Gala in New York. Their appearances brought celebrity fashion attention to the start of the U.S. Open.
10:21 AMWWD6:00 PMWWD
EXCLUSIVE: Changbin of Stray Kids Designs Capsule Collection for Autry
Summary
Changbin of Stray Kids will design a capsule collection for Autry, becoming the sneaker brand's first global brand ambassador.
The partnership gives Autry direct access to Stray Kids' global fan base while extending the
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Fashion brands are using K-pop partnerships to turn fandom into global customer acquisition.
5:50 PMWWD
Emma Roberts Embraces the Two-tone Shoe Trend in Ferragamo Pumps at U.S. Open
Summary
Emma Roberts wore Ferragamo's two-tone pumps with a mixed-print dress from the Italian label's 2027 resort collection at the U.S. Open.
The appearance puts Ferragamo's two-tone footwear and future resort merchandise in front of a broad
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A high-profile sports event is helping Ferragamo preview future product and build demand around a returning footwear trend.
4:48 PMWWD
Kim Kardashian Returns to Her Go-to Lace-up Manolo Blahnik Sandals
Summary
Kim Kardashian wore vintage lace-up Manolo Blahnik sandals with looks by Maison Margiela and Faycal Amor at This Is About Humanity’s Hollywood fundraiser. The appearance revives a style of footwear she has repeatedly favored.
Kardashian’s return to a familiar sandal reinforces the staying power of recognizable wardrobe signatures in
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A repeat celebrity styling choice can renew attention around an established luxury product without requiring a new design.
4:06 PMWWD
Harry Styles, King of Flat Shoes, Laces Up Celine Sneakers in NYC
Summary
Harry Styles wore Celine sneakers in New York, continuing a run of slim, low-profile footwear choices that has included Prada boat shoes, Collapse sneakers and Chanel ballet flats. His recent styling favors flat silhouettes over bulky athletic designs.
Styles is helping normalize a narrower, less technical sneaker profile at a moment when oversized
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Celebrity repetition can accelerate a shift toward slimmer footwear by making an understated shape feel intentional and current.
2:43 PMWWD
Aryna Sabalenka Drips in More Than $400,000 of Material Good Jewelry at the 2026 U.S. Open
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka wore more than $400,000 in Material Good jewelry alongside an orange mesh Nike tennis dress during her opening-round match at the 2026 U.S. Open. The styling placed high-value fine jewelry against a performance-sport backdrop.
The look pushes tennis dressing further into luxury endorsement territory, where the athlete’s off-court image
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Luxury brands are treating elite athletes as platforms for high-value jewelry exposure, not only sportswear promotion.
1:57 PMWWD
Pharrell and Adidas’ Water Shoes Will Help You Put Off the End of Summer
Summary
Pharrell Williams and Adidas will release the Virginia Watermoc this week in three colorways. The shoe extends the water-friendly footwear category into a fashion collaboration designed for late-summer wear.
The launch turns a practical water shoe into a seasonal lifestyle product, using Pharrell's cultural
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The collaboration shows how sportswear brands keep seasonal products commercially relevant by attaching them to celebrity-led style.
1:43 PMWWD
Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow Takes Its Trunk Show to the Skies With Aero
Summary
Nicole Richie is reshaping House of Harlow around jewelry, craftsmanship and selective distribution. The brand is partnering with Aero to bring its trunk-show model into private air travel.
The Aero partnership gives House of Harlow direct access to an affluent, tightly defined customer
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Luxury brands are testing unconventional retail channels to reach wealthy customers while preserving exclusivity.
1:25 PMWWD
How Tennis Challenger Brands Joma, Vie Artlétique and Yonex Are Serving Up New Energy at the US Open
Summary
Joma, Vie Artlétique and Yonex are using the US Open to raise their profiles as challenger brands in tennis. An unusually open competitive field gives lesser-known sponsors more room to attract attention.
The tournament's less predictable competitive landscape creates a visibility opening for brands outside tennis's established
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Major sporting events can accelerate brand discovery when the usual winners do not control the narrative.
1:19 PMWWD
Inde Navarrette Does U.S. Open Date Night in a Sporty Adidas Tracksuit With Nick Aiello
Summary
Actor Inde Navarrette attended the US Open with Nick Aiello in an Adidas tracksuit, matching the tournament's sporty dress code. The appearance connects her rising profile, upcoming role as Rogue in Marvel's X-Men, and sportswear styling.
The outfit positions Navarrette within the crossover space between entertainment promotion and accessible sports fashion.
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Celebrity event dressing continues to make sportswear a vehicle for both brand marketing and career positioning.
1:03 PMWWD
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Coordinate Brown Shoes for Their Venice Arrival
Summary
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco arrived in Venice wearing coordinated brown shoes and an early-fall color palette. They reached the city shortly before the annual film festival.
The coordinated footwear gives the couple's arrival a subtle, marketable visual identity without relying on
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Small coordination choices can turn celebrity arrivals into effective, low-key fashion promotion.
11:57 AMWWD
Back-to-School Resale Meets Its Toughest Customer: Children
Summary
National resale platforms are attracting back-to-school shoppers, but children's adoption remains constrained by brand preferences, fit concerns and fear of standing out. Parents may value resale, while children often influence what gets purchased and worn.
Resale cannot rely on price and sustainability alone when children care about recognizable brands, current
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Children make resale a harder market because household savings goals collide with peer-driven identity and fast-changing fit.
11:57 AMWWD
ATP Players Strut for ‘Athlete Arrival’ Photos Before U.S. Open
Summary
Taylor Fritz, Zizou Bergs, Alex de Minaur and other ATP players showcased their personal style in arrival photos ahead of the U.S. Open. The images turned players’ pre-match appearances into a visible part of the tournament’s fashion conversation.
Players are using arrival dressing to extend their public identity beyond performance and into lifestyle
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Pre-match fashion is becoming another platform through which tennis players build influence and commercial value.
10:37 AMWWD
Brooks Brothers Created Custom Blazers for Federer, Carillo Induction
Summary
Brooks Brothers made custom blazers for tennis great Roger Federer and sports journalist Mary Carillo for their induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame. The garments marked the ceremony with tailored looks from the heritage American brand.
The partnership links Brooks Brothers to two distinct forms of tennis authority: elite performance and
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High-profile ceremonial tailoring remains a useful way for legacy brands to connect craftsmanship with cultural recognition.
10:21 AMWWD
Emma Roberts, Lindsey Vonn and Tate McRae Serve Major Style to Kick Off the 2026 U.S. Open
Summary
Emma Roberts, Lindsey Vonn and Tate McRae wore looks from Ferragamo, Versace, Ulla Johnson and other designers during the opening matches and USTA Foundation Gala in New York. Their appearances brought celebrity fashion attention to the start of the U.S. Open.
The event turned the tournament’s opening weekend into a multi-brand visibility platform spanning sport, entertainment
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The U.S. Open continues to function as a major seasonal stage for fashion marketing and celebrity-led brand exposure.
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