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Weekly Market Recap July 24 - July 31th st
Key Takeaways → Brand collaborations continue this week, spanning footwear, apparel, and bridal ⟶ A mix of pop-ups and permanent retail popping up in new markets ⟶ Big financial headlines (Quince's $2B, Reformation's IPO) this week
Collaborations/Drops
Chan Luu Launches Bridal July 27th, 2026 Chan Luu has rolled out a dedicated Bridal Collection, leaning into pearls and delicate metallics across earrings, necklaces, and anklets. It's a natural category extension for a brand already known for its beaded designs, and was inspired by their CEO Tessa Tran’s own wedding. Collection
Flabelus x La Farestia July 27 , 2026th Flabelus released a collaboration with La Farestia built on its Pierre ballerina flat, in colorways including Glacier Maple, Glacier Rosewood, Glacier Cove, Mountain Garden, and Alpine Tale. Prices range €230–€335, sizes 35–43. Website
July 27 , 2026th Staud added new limited-edition designs to its hand-beaded Tommy bag line, including Extra Dirty, Millefiore 2.0, Hotline, and Teatime, each priced at $350. The Tommy collection currently spans 17 styles, ranging from pouches to flap bags, each hand-beaded with novelty motifs. Website Staud launches new Tommy bags
July 30th, 2026 Ciao Lucia and Clare V. released a two-piece collaboration: the Jolin Mini Spot Dress ($295, 100% cotton voile, three-quarter sleeves) and the Sam Bag ($195, cotton canvas with leather trim, lined in Ciao Lucia cotton poplin). Both pieces come in a matching navy/cream polka- dot print exclusive to the collaboration. Ciao Lucia Website Ciao Lucia x Clare V.
July 28 , 2026th Wrangler and LoveShackFancy announced a new 19-piece women's denim collaboration, including signature jeans with bow embroidery and classic "W" stitching, denim bustier tops with an exclusive laser print, reworked trucker and oversized jackets, and utility-inspired dresses and overalls in florals and blush tones. Wrangler's Holly Wheeler framed it as part of the brand's push to grow its women's business with Gen Z. Announcement Wrangler x LSF
July 27th, 2026 Liberty London expanded its fabrics department by 140%, now stocking over 2,500 styles. Fabric sales rose 11% last year, with similar growth expected this year. Announcement Liberty Expands Fabric Collection
Pop Ups + Retail News
July 24th-26th, 2026 Maison de Sabré ran a three-day pop-up at 262 Mott Street, selling upcycled leather-offcut flower charms for the first time in person. The brand is already stocked at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale's, where they sell both their leather hangbags and the charms. Announcement Maison de Sabre Bag Charms pop up in Nolita
July 24th-26th, 2026 Roller Rabbit held a pop-up at The Shop By WHEAT on Martha's Vineyard, featuring its limited-edition "Monkey on the Vineyard" collection. This comes off the heels of their previous MV pop-up last month, signaling a definite market on the island. Instagram Roller Rabbit pops up on Martha’s Vineyard
July 24 2026th, Hill House Home is opening its first Houston store at 2515 University Blvd. in Rice Village. Construction is underway and opening is targeted for fall 2026. Instagram Hill House to Open in HTX
⟶ Gap Beauty relaunches its original 1994 fragrance lineup ⟶ Olivia Rodrigo partners with Etsy on a Daisy Chains merch collection ahead of her festival ⟶ Quince surpasses $2 billion in 12- month sales, up from $1 billion in 2025 ⟶ Reformation prices its IPO at $15/share and begins trading on the NYSE under "REF," raising $210.9 million Other Notable News