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    LVMH revenue falls 2% in Q1

    The company’s fashion and leather goods division was down year over year following record-breaking profits in fiscal 2023.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Shein taps Flexport as logistics partner for US marketplace

    The arrangement allows orders made through the fast fashion giant to activate logistics processes with the freight forwarder.

    By Max Garland • April 17, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Crocs shrinking shoes lawsuit to move forward

    The footwear company had asked the court to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accused it of false advertising and misrepresentation.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Billy Reid acquires Knot Standardā€™s DTC business

    As part of the deal, the fashion brand will take over the DTC brand’s stores and start using its AI-based made-to-measure software in all its locations.

    By Cara Salpini • April 16, 2024
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    Dr. Martens CEO to step down amid ā€˜challengingā€™ fiscal year outlook

    Kenny Wilson will be succeeded by Ije Nwokorie, the footwear company’s chief brand officer.

    By • April 16, 2024
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    Aspirational luxury customers spend $274B a year on fashion: report

    Consumers who spend a moderate amount generate half of total luxury brand revenue across seven countries, according to a McKinsey report.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    Urban Outfitters granted favorable verdict in trade secrets legal fight

    Now-defunct rental service Le Tote, which considered a sale to the fashion giant, said the Nuuly owner violated unfair competition rules.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    Leviā€™s taps Burberry veteran to lead DTC push

    Gianluca Flore, who has also had leadership roles at Kering and Bottega Veneta, will oversee all of the denim brand’s selling channels globally.

    By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2024
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    Golf fashion moves into the mainstream

    A new line from Tiger Woods, LVMH's latest collaboration with Tyler, the Creator and indie brands are helping to bring the sport from performance wear to streetwear.

    By Howard Ruben • April 12, 2024
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    Gucci appoints deputy CEO

    In the newly created role, Stefano Cantino will report to Jean-François Palus, who was named president and CEO in 2023.

    By • April 12, 2024
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    Shein has copyright infringement ā€˜baked intoā€™ its business model: class action lawsuit

    The complaint is the latest to claim the fast fashion company steals designs from independent artists.

    By • Updated April 10, 2024
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    Majority of brands wonā€™t meet their emissions goals: report

    About two-thirds of fashion businesses are behind on their own decarbonization schedules, according to a new analysis from McKinsey.

    By Lauren Schenkman • April 9, 2024
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    Coach files trademark and unfair competition complaint against Gap

    Attorneys for the Tapestry-owned brand say some Old Navy-branded T-shirts are meant to make consumers think “there is a connection or association between” the brands.

    By • April 8, 2024
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    Shein, Temu have high customer overlap with TikTok Shop: report

    Even while facing a potential ban in the U.S., an Earnest Analytics report finds the platform is dominating social shopping. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 8, 2024
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    5 fashion industry takeaways from the international fall-winter 2024 runways

    At shows in Europe and Asia, sweaters got extra cozy while shoulders grew comically big.

    By • April 8, 2024
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    Mango and Victoria Beckham to release capsule collection

    The limited-edition collaboration is part of a push by the retailer to lean into luxury materials and elevate its offerings as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    Leviā€™s gains momentum as BeyoncĆ© name-checks the brand on her new album

    Despite Q1 revenue declines and a net loss, the denim maker noted strength in the U.S., its largest market, and other reasons for optimism.

    By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2024
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    Hurley inks licensing deal for upcoming womenā€™s sportswear and activewear line

    The surf, skate and snow brand is partnering with Mamiye Brothers for a spring 2025 release.

    By • April 4, 2024
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    Lizzoā€™s Yitty brand launches into swimwear

    The Shaping Swim collection comes on the heels of parent company Fabletics launching compression swimwear in its third collection with Khloé Kardashian.

    By Howard Ruben • April 4, 2024
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    Neiman Marcus and Loewe launch limited-edition collection

    The 19-piece line features pieces designed by the LVMH-owned luxury house’s creative director Jonathan Anderson and is inspired by looks from the company’s archives.

    By • April 4, 2024
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    Nike commits to bolder brand marketing as part of rebound plan

    The Summer Olympics will serve as a showcase for some of the sportswear giant's most impactful marketing in years, executives said.

    By Peter Adams • April 3, 2024
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    Lululemon launches recycled polyester anorak

    The packable outerwear is made with mixed plastic waste, converted carbon emissions and the activewear brand’s old apparel.

    By • April 3, 2024
  • The interior of a Calvin Klein store. There are shelves displaying handbags and shoes as well as racks and mannequins featuring suiting.
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    PVH beats revenue expectations but projects a sluggish 2024

    The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company’s stock slipped 22% in premarket trading following its lower-than-expected outlook.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    Dillardā€™s, Caelynn Bell team up on capsule collection for spring and summer

    The assortment of dresses, separates and footwear is part of the department store's exclusive women's label Gianni Bini.

    By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2024
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    Boardriders to lay off more than 600 by end of April

    This round of cuts include C-suite execs and brings the total affected in California to nearly 700 since the company was acquired by Authentic Brands Group.

    By • Updated April 1, 2024