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    Temu accused of failing to secure customer personal and financial data in class action lawsuit

    The legal complaint claims the fast fashion giant wiretapped its customers’ electronic communications through its website.

  • Three people wearing and khaki pants and white tees with graphics from the BIG WILLY by Willy Chavarria collaboration with Pacsun
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    Willy Chavarria and Pacsun release tee and hoodie collab

    A portion of the proceeds from the 12-piece collection will go to support Fresno Barrios Unidos, a California-based youth nonprofit organization.

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    Shein discloses UK revenue of $1.38B, boosting its market share in the region

    Industry analysts expect the fast fashion giant to rank in the top 10 of apparel retailers in the U.K. this year.

  • Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden speaking in front of a white background with a Yeezy logo on it.
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    Adidas says its stance has not changed on Ye after CEO comments

    Bjørn Gulden said the situation was, “Very unfortunate because I don’t think he meant what he said, and I don’t think he’s a bad person, it just came across that way.”

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    MycoWorks begins production of mushroom biofiber at new South Carolina facility

    The factory could produce millions of square feet of the firm’s leather alternative material each year.

  • An "H&M" sign with red letters juts out from a building against a dramatic blue sky.
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    H&M will expand return fees for online orders

    The fast-fashion retailer has begun charging customers in the U.S., U.K. and most of Europe, unless they belong to its free loyalty program.

  • In a darkened landscape, three people in Moncler x Pharrell Williams outerwear stare moodily at the camera.
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    Moncler, Pharrell Williams to release capsule collection

    The limited-edition line features convertible clothing, detachable logos and a duvet that functions as a cape.

  • A factory is seen with a cloud of smoke behind it, demonstrating emissions.
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    Apparel Impact Institute hands out initial decarbonization grants

    The nonprofit announced the first five recipients of its $250 million Fashion Climate Fund, which was established to help reduce carbon emissions.

  • Five pieces of clothing, with a cardboard box to the right that says "Stitch Fix."
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    Stitch Fix cost cuts pay off as Q4, full-year losses narrow

    But sales declines continue, and the apparel box retailer has decided to shutter its U.K. operation by the end of its first quarter.

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    Hanes evaluating options for its Champion business

    After signing a recent license agreement with G-III, HanesBrands is now weighing additional strategies for the brand, including a potential sale.

  • A person sitting amidst a blue background wearing jeans and navy blue denim Levi's Crocs.
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    Retrieved from Crocs on September 19, 2023
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    Levi’s, Crocs release three-piece footwear collab

    The collection features denim, tie-dyed elements and limited edition Jibbitz charms.

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    Land’s End interim takes permanent CFO seat

    Bernard McCracken is the latest chief accounting officer to be promoted to a public company’s top finance role. 

  • Models in long sheer dresses walk the outdoor runway at the Prabal Gurung fashion show during New York Fashion Week, September 2023, while the audience watches, holding transparent umbrellas.
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    5 big trend takeaways from New York Fashion Week’s spring-summer 2024 shows

    The pendulum swung between cotton candy floof and sharp-edged cuts, with occasional centrist pauses for quiet luxury and feminine undertones.

  • Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing stands in a black satin jacket and clasps his hands in front of his face in a gesture of gratitude.
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    Balmain creative director reports theft ahead of Paris Fashion Week

    According to Olivier Rousteing, a truck carrying more than 50 pieces of the new collection, set to show next week during Paris Fashion week, had been hijacked.

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    Shein adds $85M to its ESG initiatives

    The funding will be earmarked to help aspiring designers, women, young people and the underprivileged.

  • The letters spelling out "Nordstrom" in capital letters create shadows on the brick facade of a store.
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    "Nordstrom - Oak Park Mall" by Mike Kalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Nordstrom shuffles leadership, again

    Among a flurry of appointments, the retailer announced a new chief merchant, Rack president and president of Nordstrom stores.

  • A group of Bangladesh residents ride bikes across a bridge which has flooding.
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    Apparel manufacturers could lose $65B in export earnings due to climate change: report

    Findings from Cornell University's Global Labor Institute and Schroders measured the impact that increased flooding and extreme heat could have on global fashion suppliers.

  • A woman walks down a wide, quiet street in Copenhagen wearing a grey wool knit pullover, long beige cargo skirt, black Prada bag and Copenhagen Studios Waxed Nabuc Black leather boots.
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    Ebay introduces luxury consignment

    The online marketplace will initially limit the program to a select list of designer handbags and will partner with resale company Linda’s Stuff for the service.

  • A pattern maker works in the loft of a Brooklyn garment manufacturer.
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    The FABRIC Act reintroduced in Senate to protect garment workers’ wages

    The legislation would hold brands and manufacturers accountable for pay violations, eliminate piece rate pay and create a $50 million per year domestic manufacturing program.

  • A person wearing HEYDUDE shoes steps up on the sidewalk.
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    Heydude to pay $1.95M to settle FTC charges

    In addition to failing to cancel orders and provide refunds, the Federal Trade Commission said the brand suppressed negative product reviews.

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    $1.7B worth of shipments detained by US since enactment of forced labor law: report

    Many of the products targeted during the first year of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act were apparel, footwear and textiles. 

  • Textile waste is shown stacked on top of each other in a factory setting.
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    Sustainable materials companies collaborate on new fiber

    Spinnova and Renewcell have launched a partnership to create a waste-based product, which they hope to scale by the end of 2024.

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    Birkenstock files for IPO as it eyes global growth

    Private equity firm L Catterton will control a majority of voting power on outstanding shares.

  • Four older people in oversized novelty sunglasses smile at the camera
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    Deep Dive

    Style’s silver lining

    Fashion’s wealthiest generation is also its oldest, and as its ranks expand, there are opportunities and challenges for an industry that largely ignores them.

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    VFC must pay up to $730M in taxes related to Timberland legal dispute

    A federal judge sided with the IRS over the timeline of its required payments.