Brands

  • In the evening a man rides bicycle past a large advertisement for a Christian Dior store in Beijing, China.
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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 • June 9, 2023
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    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 • June 8, 2023
  • A Roblox character wears G Lock stud earrings that digital fashion designer Samuel Jordan created for Rebecca Minkoff’s new virtual collection.
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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
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    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
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    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 • June 6, 2023
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    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
  • The new CEO of Maison Margiela is pictured in black and white.
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    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 • June 5, 2023
  • A magenta pullover with teal trim on the left, compared to a white fleece pullover with bright pink and blue trim.
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    Retrieved from Patagonia lawsuit v Gap Inc. filed at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. on November 28, 2022
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    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
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    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 • June 5, 2023
  • A man wearing a burgundy suit jacket and sunglasses poses in front of a stylized futuristic cityscape which includes a billboard of his face
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    Burna Boy and Gaultier collaborate on sunglasses

    The limited-edition collection pulls from archival 1990s pieces and also includes two newly-designed styles.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    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
  • A Dr. Martens storefront on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in California.
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    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
  • Yeezy shoes are seen on display in a store.
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    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 • June 1, 2023
  • Mannequins wearing Ann Demeulemeester items are lined on a stage.
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    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 • June 1, 2023
  • A shirt tag on the left, with Patagonia brand and size. On the right, a laundry-care tag.
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    Retrieved from Patagonia v Nordstrom, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Western Division - Los Angeles on May 31, 2023
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    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
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    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 • May 31, 2023
  • A pair of black, blue and white converse shoes on a white background
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    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
  • Exterior view of a Bally Boutique fashion store at night in Zurich, Switzerland.
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    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 • May 31, 2023
  • A man standing on a basketball court near the door wears a Fendi logo jersey, shorts, socks and sneakers, and hods a fendi logo basketball.
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    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 • May 30, 2023
  • A model is pictured wearing a Telfar tote bag.
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    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 • May 26, 2023
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    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 • May 26, 2023
  • A building with a pitched roof and "Athleta" in big block letters is seen at a slant from below.
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    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
  • A black-and-white handbag is seen being held on the Chanel runway.
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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 • May 25, 2023
  • A headshot of Nike executive Craig Williams against a grey background.
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    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
  • A Chanel sign is pictured outside of its retail store
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    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 • May 24, 2023