April Fools in 2026 Feels Less Like a Joke and More Like a Test

April Fools’ Day in 2026 marked a shift in brand humor, with brands moving from outlandish pranks to ideas that felt more believable.
On Faces Its First Real Test as Leadership Shifts

What appears to be a leadership shake-up may actually be a defining moment for one of the fastest-growing sportswear brands.
Why Asos Is Making More While Selling Less

Asos has reported a 50 percent rise in underlying profits, even as sales declined, signaling a decisive shift in strategy that extends far beyond short-term cost control.
Meta and Google Face the Case That Could Redefine Social Media

A landmark ruling against Meta and Google is forcing the industry to confront whether the very systems built to maximize attention can continue to operate without consequence.
Prada’s Latest Campaign Feels Less Human on Purpose

Prada is no longer asking if AI belongs in luxury; it is showing what happens when it becomes the idea itself.
Jacquemus Moves Into Versailles History

Why is Jacquemus investing in Versailles, and what does it reveal about its long-term ambition in luxury?
Should We Still Believe in Nike?

As Nike revisits its past on the stock chart, the real question is whether its future still commands belief.
Adidas is Running on Mars Without Leaving Earth

What happens when a running shoe stops chasing speed and begins to explore something deeper?
Instagram Lets Creators Rewrite the Order of Their Own Stories

A small update to carousels may fundamentally change how creators think about publishing, performance, and control.
Revolve’s AI Obsession Is Rewriting the Rules of Fashion Retail

What happens when one of fashion’s most instinct-driven businesses begins to operate like a predictive machine?
How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy

A brand built on simplicity, credibility, and cultural timing is reshaping how men engage with skincare.
Nike and Beats Blur the Line Between Product and Identity

With the Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike edition, performance, identity and data converge into a single object that signals where brand collaboration is heading next.