The Latest
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Diesel and Savage X Fenty collaborate on lingerie, apparel capsule
The limited edition line comes as the OTB-owned denim brand is working to reach Generation Z consumers.
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Todd Snyder’s Black Label Collection launches
The 65-piece collection is the designer’s first since taking over as creative director for the new Woolrich line last year.
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Authentic Brands Group, Saks team up on luxury joint venture
Growth of a slew of Authentic-owned labels will follow the pattern set by Barneys New York, which the brand-management firm acquired in 2019.
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Vestiaire Collective launches AI search tools, names new CTO
In addition to the new hire, the luxury resale platform added Jim Freeman to its board, who worked at Amazon.
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H&M to phase out new down fiber
The fast fashion company said it will only source feathers from post-consumer recycled sources.
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URBN prioritizes Nuuly’s growth with logistics investments
The retailer plans to add more automation to its Missouri fulfillment center to accelerate the rental brand’s order processing.
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Temu faces another class action lawsuit over text message marketing
This is the second recent case claiming the fast fashion giant sent advertisements to people on the National Do Not Call Registry.
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Gap and Cult Gaia launch holiday capsule collection
The 35-piece collaboration includes both women’s and children’s pieces.
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Gen Phoenix wants to give new life to leather: Q&A
After collaborations with Coach and Dr. Martens, the recycled materials company hopes it can become a larger part of fashion brands’ materials.
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Gucci names Stefano Cantino new CEO
He will lead the brand starting in the new year, after joining the Kering-owned luxury house in May.
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Fashion trade shows to watch in 2025
These conferences, conventions and runway presentations connect buyers, designers, executives and insiders with the trends that shape the industry’s future.
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Another rough year for department stores
The segment is undergoing a quiet shakeup in 2024, with major players pursuing varying degrees of change to their operations.
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Richemont sells Yoox Net-A-Porter for $610M
The luxury house sold the segment to Mytheresa and will gain a 33% stake in the e-commerce company.
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Frye collaborates with ‘Yellowstone’ actor Cole Hauser
The new collection, launched both online and in stores, features three styles of men’s boots.
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AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list
One association member said Meta’s social platforms “pose the most significant threat” to its IP and brand integrity of any global platform.
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Wrangler and Pacsun release collab
The 23-piece collection includes graphic tees and hoodies and is aimed at Generation Z.
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Uniqlo sister brand GU announces collaboration with Rokh
The 22-piece womenswear collection offers tailored separates and will be available in the Fast Retailing-owned company’s New York store beginning Oct. 18.
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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
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California passes Responsible Textile Recovery Act
SB 707, which makes apparel producers responsible for the recycle, reuse and collection of their products, marks the nation’s first extended producer responsibility program for textiles.
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Polyester recycling firm Reju opens first facility
The plant in Frankfurt, Germany will produce approximately 1,000 metric tons of material using technology developed in partnership with IBM, Under Armour and Technip Energies.
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Fear of God, Pacsun veteran to lead Everlane
Alfred Chang will take over as chief executive nearly a year after Andrea O’Donnell left the post to join footwear retailer Designer Brands.
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Michael Rider named creative director of Céline
The designer replaces Hedi Slimane, who leaves the role after nearly seven years with the LVMH-owned luxury house.
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Shein faces greenwashing investigation in Italy
The Italian Competition Authority is accusing the fast fashion giant of posting misleading sustainability claims on its website.
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Authentic names licensing, management partners for Champion
The new partners were announced after HanesBrands’ sale of the activewear brand closed.
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The North Face expands secondhand program
The brand’s Renewed program now allows customers to return used items online and in-store in exchange for credit.
Updated Oct. 2, 2024