Brands
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Dior is the most popular luxury brand online: report
In its sixth annual ranking, released last month, Luxe Digital named the French fashion house to 2023’s top spot, toppling Gucci for the first time.
By Lara Ewen • June 9, 2023 -
Rent the Runway touts subscriber growth but faces challenges
Leaders pointed to 7.6% active subscriber growth in a Q1 earnings call, but cautioned a slowdown next quarter.
By Laurel Deppen • June 8, 2023 -
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From screen to store: metaverse goes mainstream
Digital fashion makes the leap into the real world as avatars and their creators share silhouettes and styles.
By Khanh T.L. Tran • June 6, 2023 -
Victoria’s Secret expands Amazon assortment to include apparel, lingerie
The retailer opened its Amazon storefront last year with 120 beauty products in an effort to stoke sales within the category.
By Kaarin Vembar • June 6, 2023 -
G-III lands licensing deal for Halston
G-III will have the option to buy the brand at the end of the 25-year agreement.
By Laurel Deppen • June 6, 2023 -
Sorel brand president resigns to focus on health
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Mark Nenow stepped down from the footwear brand after about eight years in the position.
By Dani James • June 6, 2023 -
OTB taps new CEOs for Diesel North America, Margiela
The Italian fashion corporation, which owns several fashion brands, has experienced a wave of hires and departures so far in 2023.
By Laurel Deppen • June 5, 2023 -
Retrieved from Patagonia lawsuit v Gap Inc. filed at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. on November 28, 2022
Patagonia and Gap settle pullover fleece design lawsuit
Patagonia had accused Gap of deliberately copying its apparel designs and logos, saying they confused customers.
By Nate Delesline III • June 5, 2023 -
Authentic Brands Group acquires Hunter Boots intellectual property
The company said the deal was part of a new push to diversify its portfolio outside of the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • June 5, 2023 -
Retrieved from Jean Paul Gaultier on June 02, 2023
Burna Boy and Gaultier collaborate on sunglasses
The limited-edition collection pulls from archival 1990s pieces and also includes two newly-designed styles.
By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2023 -
EBay expands Authenticity Guarantee to streetwear
Items from nine brands including Supreme and Off-White are eligible, with more to be added at the end of September, including Adidas, Nike and Gucci.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 2, 2023 -
Dr. Martens reaches revenue milestone while sales in the Americas disappoint
The footwear company attributed its struggle in the region to a poor transition of distribution centers and its marketing campaigns.
By Dani James • June 2, 2023 -
Adidas abandons request to freeze $75M held by Yeezy
Though Adidas and Ye have split ways, the company claims Ye still holds money associated with it.
By Laurel Deppen • June 1, 2023 -
Stefano Gallici named creative director of Ann Demeulemeester
Stefano Gallici takes on the top role after the previous creative director, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, left the label late last month.
By Laurel Deppen • June 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Patagonia v Nordstrom, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Western Division - Los Angeles on May 31, 2023
Patagonia sues Nordstrom, claiming counterfeit sales at Rack
The brand recently stopped selling via the department store and its off-price stores and discovered the alleged fakes this year, per court documents.
By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2023 -
Fashion brands see little progress on circularity since last year: report
Patagonia, Levi’s and North Face outpace other brands studied in efforts to improve its environmental impact, data showed.
By Laurel Deppen • May 31, 2023 -
Converse taps North America VP as new CEO
Nearly a dozen people have changed roles in the retailer’s executive ranks in recent months.
By Nate Delesline III • May 31, 2023 -
Simone Bellotti named design director of Bally
He moves into the top design role in the wake of Rhuigi Villaseñor’s sudden departure earlier this month.
By Lara Ewen • May 31, 2023 -
Fendi launches men’s basketball-inspired collection
The limited-edition Fendi Active: Basketball Capsule comes with a $10,000 basketball hoop and a pop-up court at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York.
By Lara Ewen • May 30, 2023 -
Telfar amends trademark application following clash with beauty company
Last year, British cosmetics brand Charlotte Tilbury opposed Telfar’s trademark, claiming it was too similar to its own.
By Laurel Deppen • May 26, 2023 -
Lacoste collabs with Sporty & Rich for new vintage-inspired collection
The partnership between the two preppy brands features a 22-piece line of apparel and accessories.
By Lara Ewen • May 26, 2023 -
Gap Inc. losses shrink in Q1 as sales continue to slide
Major cost cuts, including the elimination of some 2,300 jobs in recent months, are helping stabilize the bottom line.
By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2023 -
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Chanel sales rise to a record $17B
The privately owned luxury house plans to increase its workforce and expand its London headquarters in the coming year.
By Lara Ewen • May 25, 2023 -
In massive executive shuffle, Nike names new Jordan president
Craig Williams will take on a new role as president of geographies and marketplace, while Sarah Mensah takes on Jordan. The retailer also named a new head of North America.
By Cara Salpini • May 25, 2023 -
Chanel buys partial stake of Italian yarn maker Cariaggi
The French luxury fashion house teamed up with Brunello Cucinelli in a joint agreement, with both now owning 24.5% of the natural fibers supplier.
By Laurel Deppen • May 24, 2023