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    Fashion Revolution calls for local activism to promote change

    The nonprofit group is encouraging participation in its annual April advocacy week, which is set to include more than 2,000 events worldwide.

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    Coach lands partnership with WNBA

    Under the deal, the Tapestry-owned brand becomes the official handbag partner of the league.

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    Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs

    The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.

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    Capezio sold after more than a century of family ownership

    Argand Partners said it plans to “modernize” the dancewear brand through licensing agreements and product innovation.

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    Nearly a quarter of denim finishing contains hazardous chemicals: report

    New data from Jeanologia suggests finding sustainable alternatives to harmful processing elements and reducing water usage.

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    Lovesac taps Crocs veteran as first chief brand and marketing officer

    As chief marketing officer at the footwear brand, Heidi Cooley had a digital and social-first approach to driving growth.

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    A dozen creative director changes in the first quarter of 2025

    As the fashion industry faces tariff pressures and a consumer spending pullback, designer shifts could offer new visions but risk alienating loyal customers.

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    Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs

    The France-based luxury house previously said it expects American customers to remain loyal despite cost increases.

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    How retailers are connecting with younger shoppers

    From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, retailers are leaning in.

  • Jonathan Anderson poses for a picture during the Met Gala.
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    Jonathan Anderson is the next artistic director of Dior Men

    The designer fills the role at the LVMH-owned house after an 11-year tenure at Loewe.

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    Brunello Cucinelli continues to expect double-digit growth despite tough economy

    The Italy-based luxury house saw its first quarter revenue grow 10.5%, with growth across all regions.

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    Forever 21 creditors probe IP sale to Authentic Brands Group

    The brand management firm quietly took full ownership of the retailer's trademarks and intellectual property licenses some time in the last five years.

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    Vestiaire launches value-oriented resale buying guide

    The company cited increased luxury prices and dominance of fast fashion as the impetus for the report, which identified top performing brands and trends.

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    Rent the Runway rethinks customer service approach

    Shifting to more proactive service, the team now spends 14% of its time calling customers to build loyalty, according to CEO Jennifer Hyman.

  • Duran Lantink stands on a red carpet.
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    Jean Paul Gaultier names new creative director

    Duran Lantink will be the first person to hold the position since the brand's namesake retired in 2020.

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    Deep Dive

    The complicated calculation of ending de minimis

    While closing the duty loophole for low-value goods from China and Hong Kong may offer some benefits, the U.S. fashion industry could face challenges.

    Updated April 15, 2025
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    LVMH could consider price hikes in wake of tariffs

    The Louis Vuitton holding company saw revenue for its fashion and leather goods division fall 4% but cautioned its beauty and spirits division may be more vulnerable to tariffs.

  • Four models sit atop a row of washing machines in a laundromat, two sit in front of them, and two stand to the side.
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    Urban Outfitters launches 4 collaborations

    The collections feature vintage-inspired items and upcycled pieces made from the brand’s past inventory.

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    Nike is still winning the teen market

    The athletics brand ranked top for apparel and footwear, while beauty spending reached its highest ever, according to Piper Sandler's latest report.

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    Mytheresa, Richemont deal for YNAP gets regulatory approval

    Once the transaction is closed, Mytheresa will operate under a new name.

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    J.C. Penney operator axes 9% of corporate roles

    The downsizing at Catalyst Brands comes less than two months after 250 corporate employees, or 5% of that workforce, were laid off.

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    30% of consumers to stop buying from Shein and Temu if prices rise: report

    A survey from Omnisend shows that customers were cutting back their shopping on the platforms even before Trump’s China tariff threats.

  • Two people sit in a vintage style shop. One sits on the counter and another leans against the counter on a chair.
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    G-III signs license agreement for G.H. Bass

    The seven-year exclusive agreement with Aldo Product Services will include footwear, bags and small leather goods, as well as retail services in North America.

  • Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, delivers a speech in front of the European Parliament
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    EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days

    The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.

  • Models walk the runway wearing pastel colors.
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    Prada to buy Versace for $1.4B

    The deal frees up owner Capri Holdings to rebuild its Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo brands following a failed merger with Tapestry.