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Apparel, luxury spending fell in the beginning of 2025: report
Consumers shelled out more on fast fashion and thrift in January and February.
By Laurel Deppen • March 25, 2025 -
Universal Standard lands in Nordstrom
After launching on the department store’s website earlier in the year, the women’s apparel brand entered 20 Nordstrom stores over the weekend.
By Howard Ruben • March 25, 2025 -
Retrieved from Uniqlo on March 24, 2025
Uniqlo, Anya Hindmarch ‘googly eye’ lawsuit will continue
A federal judge rejected holding company Fast Retailing’s request to dismiss the complaint filed by Googly Eye Cru.
By Laurel Deppen • March 24, 2025 -
Loewe names former Proenza Schouler team as creative directors
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who recently left the brand they co-founded, succeed Jonathan Anderson, who exited the LVMH-owned house last week.
By Lara Ewen • March 24, 2025 -
Nike focused on ‘rightsizing’ key footwear styles as sales plunge 9%
Some analysts expected the athleticwear brand to take more drastic action on its oversold franchises, but CEO Elliott Hill still sees a place for the “beloved silhouettes.”
By Cara Salpini • March 24, 2025 -
Opinion
The resale revolution
Brands can reclaim the secondhand market by their own initiatives with rewards programs, writes Charlie Casey, CEO and co-founder of LoyaltyLion.
By Charlie Casey • March 24, 2025 -
US instability impacts the global luxury market: report
Tariff reversals and geopolitical unrest are dampening consumer confidence, but there may be a potential for sector improvement in China.
By Lara Ewen • March 21, 2025 -
Shein saw the largest apparel market share gain in 2024: report
However, GlobalData found that Nike, H&M and Gucci all saw market share declines.
By Laurel Deppen • March 21, 2025 -
Inside Puma’s new brand positioning and largest global campaign to date
The sportswear company will increase marketing investments by 40% in support of “Go Wild,” a campaign that reworks Afroman’s “Because I Got High.”
By Chris Kelly • March 21, 2025 -
Old Navy quietly debuts occasionwear
Prices start at about $25, answering demand for affordable dresses for weddings, parties and proms.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2025 -
Chanel seeks $6.7M for attorneys’ fees in reseller lawsuit
The luxury brand claims that a years-long litigation process could have been avoided if What Goes Around Comes Around had responded sooner.
By Laurel Deppen • March 19, 2025 -
Sports apparel market projected to reach $173B this year: report
Executives in the category are confident in its revenue prospects, with 44% saying they feel “optimistic.”
By Howard Ruben • March 19, 2025 -
Saks & Co. no-hire agreements with luxury brands could be legal
The retailer’s deals with Loro Piana and affiliates of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Brunello Cucinelli do not violate federal antitrust laws, says court.
By Laurel Kalser • March 19, 2025 -
Guess receives offer to go private
The offer to buy the company’s outstanding shares came from an affiliate of WHP Global, which last year partnered with the denim brand to buy Rag & Bone.
By Lara Ewen • March 18, 2025 -
Forever 21 blames latest bankruptcy on competition from Temu, Shein
The fast-fashion retailer made it through the pandemic but struggled against cheap duty-free goods from China, as inflation strained consumers.
By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2025 -
Coach owner sues Shein over alleged sale of dupes
Tapestry says the fast fashion giant’s claims that products were “100% authentic” created the false impression of an affiliation with the handbag brand.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 20, 2025 -
Jonathan Anderson exits Loewe
The creative director leaves his position at the LVMH-owned house after 11 years, marking yet another upheaval in luxury fashion’s designer landscape.
By Lara Ewen • March 17, 2025 -
Estée Lauder continues generative AI push with Adobe integration
The marketer will bring Adobe Firefly Services into its existing Adobe Creative Cloud workflows to increase efficiency and accelerate campaign execution.
By Chris Kelly • March 17, 2025 -
Hanes steps into athleisure category
The company said the line represents a “new era” of its basics business.
By Laurel Deppen • March 14, 2025 -
Gucci names new artistic director
Demna, who has been artistic director of Balenciaga since 2015, succeeds Sabato de Sarno, who left the brand last month.
By Lara Ewen • March 13, 2025 -
Donatella Versace stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace
Dario Vitale will take over the role as part of a succession plan, according to brand owner Capri Holdings.
By Laurel Deppen • March 13, 2025 -
Reebok reenters golf with footwear, apparel offering
The move is part of a broader strategy to rebuild its image as a team sports company, an identity that was lost under Adidas’ ownership.
By Howard Ruben • March 13, 2025 -
Rowing Blazers founder steps down
Jack Carlson is leaving the preppy streetwear brand one year after selling it to Burch Creative Capital.
By Laurel Deppen • March 12, 2025 -
ASOS launches women’s subbrand Arrange
The line is being positioned as a premium brand focused on dresses and essentials.
By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2025 -
GapStudio offers version of Timothée Chalamet suit
The limited-edition black satin jacket and pants are similar to what the actor wore at a recent event and are available for pre-order as gender neutral separates.
By Lara Ewen • March 11, 2025