# deep dive week (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

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## [Deep Dive: Tween Rebels and J.Crew Goes Vintage](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/tween-retail-gap-jcrew-vintage)

_2026-08-20 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

Where the tween market went missing. Plus the math on why vintage J.Crew is a marketing play and not a revenue push.

## [The Rundown: Vette's Rate, Set Active's Fine Print, and J. Crew's Split Screen](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/vette-commission-rate-jcrew-set-active)

_2026-08-18 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

I'm back with your Vette questions answered, J.Crew's marketing-versus-revenue story, and how Set Active is setting expectations on inventory. Plus a shoe designer weighs in on the flats confusion.

## [Open To Buy: Montecito's Summer Scorecard](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/montecito-retail-checks-denim-trends-summer-sales)

_2026-08-15 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

Field Notes from Montecito Channel Checks, Denim trends from the class of 2027 and embroidery, and private sales worth perusing.

## [Deep Dive: Sézane Says It's Slowing Down](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/sezane-quality-investor-growth)

_2026-08-13 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

I'm decoding Sézane's rebrand. Plus, August is stacked with new beauty launches.

## [The Rundown: Nike Rushes Sorority Row](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/nike-rushtok-sorority-marketing)

_2026-08-11 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

Plus: Nordstrom's New Bet on Designer Newcomers and a few vintage shops in L.A.

## [Open To Buy: Mother-Daughter Channel Checks](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/post-forever-21-teen-retail-wars)

_2026-08-08 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

Edikted, Cider, and Princess Polly. Channel checks with Gen Alpha

## [Deep Dive: Vette-ing Vogue's Vette](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/vette-vogue-shopmy)

_2026-08-06 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

Your favorite fashion insiders just became shop owners thanks to Vogue. I had questions.

## [The Lyst Index, Analyzed by a Merchant](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/lyst-index-q2-2026-merchant-read)

_2026-08-05 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

A Knicks Hat, $298 silk-and-lace shorts, a TikTok scarf — and what I was surprised didn't make the Lyst Index

## [The Rundown: The Blue On Mood Boards](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/the-blue-on-mood-boards)

_2026-08-04 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

This specific blue shade is everywhere, it must have been on mood boards. Plus a fresh red polish, a Label Check on The Park, and more Met controversy thoughts.

## [Open to Buy: The Met Needed a Controversy Committee](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/met-gala-2027-galliano-controversy-committee)

_2026-08-01 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

Why the Met needed a controversy committee for John Galliano. Plus, what the teens want for back-to-school beauty, the rise of micro-influencers, and what influences a merchant to purchase.

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_2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Deep Dive: Week of July 27th 2026 — Are We Ready For AI In Retail?](https://www.privatelabel.ltd/p/ai-retail-elf-beauty)

_2026-07-30 · Sarah Shapiro · Private Label by Sarah Shapiro_

ret-AI-l? e.l.f. Beauty's AI Chief on Substack — plus Daydream, Brunello Cucinelli x Salesforce, and Jennifer Hyman's new CEO role at Babylist.