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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.

    Updated Sept. 17, 2024
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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.

    Updated Sept. 13, 2024
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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.

    Updated Sept. 5, 2024
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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.