Lei Takanashi

Brands from Madhappy and Patta to Bottega Veneta are once again embracing print magazines full of on-brand editorial content as they attempt to escape the algorithm and bypass the drawbacks of social-media marketing.

Menswear and streetwear brands are opening stores in downtown Manhattan at a moment when young consumers are changing their shopping habits and digital marketing has grown stale.

Data shows that Nike’s hottest sneaker styles have cooled off, contributing to a drop in Nike’s cultural cachet that new CEO Elliott Hill will need to address.

The high-profile matchup between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers has brands from both cities finding creative ways to take advantage, with or without an official MLB licence.

Young, fashion-forward men are buying up jeans with bold graphic prints, distinctive embellishments and extremely baggy silhouettes, creating opportunities for niche denim labels and mass retailers alike.

Hip-hop fuelled an explosion of brands, collaborations and merchandise, but with fashion saturated with partnerships and rapper-led labels, and signs emerging that hip-hop’s cultural power could be waning, artists and their partners are finding ways to stand out.

The Bulgarian-British designer is opening his second global flagship in Los Angeles’ Melrose Hill gallery district to gain closer proximity to the art world and America’s entertainment industry.

Art Basel Miami Beach has become a cultural tentpole that attracts America's wealthiest and an evolving art customer base that may prove key in reversing the luxury downturn.

Vans is making headway in winning back customers with unconventional new products, though overall sales are still sliding.

The Zalando-owned media company also announced other key appointments for its global business.