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5 trends from New York Fashion Week’s spring-summer 2025 collections
The shows offered an inclusive vision of American fashion as designers played with proportions, textures and heritage.
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Major fashion brands still rely on synthetic fibers: report
Many companies are increasing their use of polyester despite new regulations pushing for more sustainability in fashion, according to nonprofit Changing Markets Foundation.
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EssilorLuxottica extends Meta partnership into long-term deal
After releasing two iterations of Ray-Ban smart glasses, the luxury eyewear company has agreed to collaborate with the tech firm into the next decade.
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How Wrangler is riding its Western heritage to build brand momentum
After a positive second quarter, the apparel marketer will return to national broadcast TV and kick off its first global advertising campaign since 2021.
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Christian Siriano to collaborate on bridal collection
At his New York Fashion Week show, the designer showed three pieces from an upcoming line created in partnership with DTC bridal brand Azazie.
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New York State Fashion Innovation Center to launch new grants for textile innovation
The program is targeting startups, small businesses, farmers and researchers working to boost the state’s farm-to-fashion ecosystem.
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Deep Dive
De minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?
While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.
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Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption
The administration is also urging Congress to pass legislation calling for the exclusion of import-sensitive products like textiles and apparel.
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Archive, brand partners launch Second Hand September promotions
The resale technology platform and brands such as Diane von Furstenberg, Ulla Johnson, and Dr. Martens will organize events for activations and styling.
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Skechers sues Marc Fisher, Authentic Brands Group over shoe design
The footwear giant says a Rockport shoe design infringes on its patented slip-in style.
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Uggs designer jumps to J.C. Penney
Khristene Son, with experience at brands that also include Old Navy, Justice and Charlotte Russe, is SVP of trend, brand and design.
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Luxury struggles persist: report
HSBC sliced its organic growth outlook for 2024 nearly in half, and said the market is seeing its “sixth worst year" in the past two decades.
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Steve Madden offers e-commerce credit for recycling old apparel, footwear
The brand has partnered with Trashie on a recycling and take-back program.
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J.C. Penney debuts apparel line for women who use wheelchairs
The limited-time collaboration with Jamey Perry is the latest in the department store’s adaptive apparel offering.
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Carhartt names new marketing and creative VP
Norma Delaney will join the workwear brand after a career at multiple footwear companies, including Hoka, New Balance and Adidas.
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Givenchy names Sarah Burton creative director
The LVMH-owned house has not had a person in the role since last year’s departure of Matthew M. Williams.
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Q&A
Why Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand
CMO Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.
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Q&A
Sperry’s Jonathan Frankel talks licenses, collaborations and what it means to be authentic
One of the most important elements of a partnership is trust, the North America heritage brand and Aldo product services president said.
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Rowing Blazers launches Arthur Ashe collection through Afterpay
The five-piece, tennis-inspired line is designed to connect with “next-gen shoppers.”
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Patagonia to source alternative packaging materials
The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.
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Google Shopping launches virtual dress try-ons in the US
The generative AI-enabled feature is part of a larger effort to enhance the search engine’s ability to help shoppers buy apparel online.
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G-III lands licensing deal for Converse apparel
The addition of the Nike-owned brand offers the company an opportunity to reach a “differentiated consumer,” its CEO said.
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How to prepare for the EU’s Digital Product Passport Law
New legislation will require brands to attach digital supply chain records to almost every product in Europe, including apparel. Here’s how to get started.
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Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers
The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers.
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New York’s fashion economy is ‘at a crossroads’: report
Ahead of New York Fashion Week, a coalition of local businesses is calling on industry and government leaders to invest in the region’s fashion future.