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Fashion trade shows still ahead in 2025
These conferences, conventions and runway presentations connect buyers, designers, executives and insiders with the trends that shape the industry’s future.
Updated June 23, 2025 -
Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?
Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast fashion giants face heightened tariffs.
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K-leather ban reintroduced in US Senate
The Kangaroo Protection Act prohibits the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin and carries fines of up to $10,000.
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Stores veteran departs as Saks Global further streamlines operations
Larry Bruce, who was at Neiman Marcus for nearly a decade before jumping to Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003, is leaving the luxury conglomerate.
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Skechers go-private deal granted antitrust clearance, but faces another hurdle
A shareholder group filed a motion asking the footwear company to refrain from closing the deal.
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‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon
Five fashion companies strengthened their emission reduction targets but lacked a convincing plan for achieving them, according to NewClimate Institute.
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How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later
Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?
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Luxury consumers are increasingly cautious about spending
Macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility have dampened the enthusiasm of even the most well-heeled shoppers, according to the latest Saks Global Luxury Pulse survey.
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Mango partners with Circulose for recycled fiber
The deal will help the fast fashion retailer expand its use of lower impact fibers and build on its sustainability efforts.
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Fabletics names Vans vet chief marketing officer
Carly Gomez has been promoted to the position, while COO Meera Bhatia will now also serve as president.
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3 questions for Prada’s next CEO
After the exit of Gianfranco D’Attis, Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra will serve in an interim capacity as the company prepares to close on its acquisition of Versace.
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EU Commission nixes proposed anti-greenwashing legislation
The Green Claims Directive is at odds with the Commission’s “simplification agenda,” a spokesperson said.
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NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays
The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.
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GapStudio releases summer collection
The Zac Posen-designed line is part of Gap Inc.’s broader strategy of driving cultural relevance.
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Lululemon to lay off 150 corporate staff amid struggles in North America
Inventory at the athleisure giant is piling up as newer entrants in the space take share and as sales in its largest market are slowing.
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Dôen eyes expansion with new funding round
The investment from Silas Capital is set to support expansion at the womenswear label as its global customer base grows.
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Authentic brings Sperry back to UK and Ireland
The deal with Gardiner Bros is part of an expanded global distribution strategy that includes the hire of a former Amazon executive to lead marketplaces.
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Investor slams Victoria’s Secret ‘super squad’ leadership as inexperienced, ineffectual
Barington Capital wants the Angels back and says CEO Hillary Super lacks focus. The retailer says it’s confident in its “new and experienced leadership.”
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Marni creative director exits
During Francesco Risso’s time at the OTB-owned brand, he helped to expand its menswear line and refresh its womenswear division.
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Fashion Workers Act takes effect this week, bringing ‘substantial changes’
The law, which implements protections and transparency in the modeling profession, will also require management firms to register with New York state beginning in December.
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Pendleton names next CEO
Jennifer Ingraffea, formerly of Nike and The North Face, will be the company’s first woman in the top executive role, and succeeds John Bishop, who will remain on the company’s board.
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New guide outlines framework for supply chain compliance
TrusTrace’s fourth playbook introduces tools to help the fashion industry navigate existing and upcoming data legislation requirements.
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6 luxury firms in need of a turnaround
Some fashion companies have been especially hard hit by macroeconomic headwinds, looming tariff threats and a pullback in consumer spending.
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Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?
When it comes to reshoring garment manufacturing, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.
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Kering names new CEO
Luca de Meo, who joins the struggling luxury firm from car maker Renault, will succeed François-Henri Pinault, who will remain chairman of the board.