Brands: Page 31

  • Designer Dries Van Noten waves while walking on the runway.
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    Dries Van Noten will step down from design role at namesake brand

    The menswear collection for spring-summer 2025 will be his last, though the designer intends to “stay involved in the House that I treasure so much.”

    By • March 20, 2024
  • Tom Waldron is pictured for a professional headshot.
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    Courtesy of Kontoor Brands
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    Kontoor names COO amid transformation initiative

    Tom Waldron will be responsible for overseeing both the Wrangler and Lee brands, as well as the company’s supply chain operations.

    By • March 20, 2024
  • A group of models wearing clothes by designer Willy Chavarria pose on steps, flanked by potted palm trees. Explore the Trendlineâž”
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
  • MiLaysia Fulwiley with a basketball.
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    Under Armour, Curry Brand sign new athlete in multiyear deal

    University of South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley will wear the Steph Curry shoes for the rest of her college career at the school.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 20, 2024
  • An aerial view of a Nordstrom mall store. A person walks under the sign reading "Nordstrom."
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    Nordstrom revives namesake brand

    The new line, which features footwear and accessories, is part of a revamp following lagging Q4 sales at full-line stores.

    By • March 19, 2024
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    Outdoor Voices shutters all stores

    The activewear brand, once a DTC darling, told staff last week it would close stores as it shifts to an online-only model.

    By Caroline Jansen • March 19, 2024
  • An image of “Sporty Spice” Spice Girl Melanie C in a logo flight jacket next to an image of models, also in logo jackets, staring at the Golden Gate Bridge.
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    Courtesy of Gap Inc.
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    Gap and Palace collaborate on streetwear collection

    The 55-piece capsule with the London-based skate brand will feature adult and children’s apparel, plus skate decks and a limited-edition plush toy.

    By • March 18, 2024
  • An Adidas store stands in Manhattan on October 25, 2022 in New York City.
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    Adidas posts first annual net loss in over 30 years

    However, the athleticwear brand dodged a much-discussed operating loss for the year, with the sale of Yeezy merchandise helping it notch a profit.

    By Cara Salpini • March 18, 2024
  • Shoppers walking by an Under Armour store.
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    Under Armour puts founder Kevin Plank back in charge as CEO Stephanie Linnartz exits

    Come April 1, the athletics brand founder will take the helm once more. Linnartz, who is stepping down, has been CEO for barely a year.

    By Cara Salpini • Updated March 14, 2024
  • A person with an umbrella walks in front of a Chanel store.
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    Chanel seeks permanent injunction against What Goes Around Comes Around

    The years-long case could spur luxury companies to take a “more assertive stance” on protecting their brand integrity, a former FTC attorney says.

    By • March 15, 2024
  • Large, empty open space outdoor atrium in Milan.
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    The image by Blufin S.p.A. is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Walter Chiappoini leaves Blumarine

    The creative director exits the brand after presenting his first collection in February during Milan Fashion Week.

    By • March 14, 2024
  • Exterior of an Allbirds store in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood
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    Allbirds taps new CEO, plans store closures

    COO Joe Vernachio takes over from co-founder Joey Zwillinger on Friday as the DTC brand reported a 15% sales drop in 2023.

    By Cara Salpini • March 14, 2024
  • Models walk a long and dark runway during a Tod's fashion show.
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    Tod’s revenue rises almost 12% amid privatization plan

    The company, which saw sales increase across all brands and regions in 2023, is preparing to move forward with an L Catterton-backed delisting.

    By • March 13, 2024
  • Da'Vine Joy Randolph holding an Oscar wearing a blue gown next to Emma Stone holding an Oscar in a mint gown.
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    5 fashion industry trends from the 2024 Academy Awards

    Hollywood stars showed up in bold colors, classic tailoring and plenty of glitter for the year's most-anticipated awards show.

    By • March 11, 2024
  • People pose for the camera wearing denim outfits.
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    Courtesy of Hugo Boss
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    Hugo Boss posts modest 2024 fiscal outlook

    Although the company saw record sales in 2023, significantly lowered expectations for the coming year caused stock prices to plummet.

    By • March 8, 2024
  • Models wear sportswear pieces and walk across a stage as one models stands alone in the center staring at the camera.
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    Courtesy of H&M
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    H&M launches its H2 Exchange circular fashion initiative

    The program, created in partnership with designer Heron Preston, seeks to bring sustainable clothing concepts to a younger, wider audience.

    By Howard Ruben • March 8, 2024
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    REI releases first nongendered apparel collection for adults

    The company also said it is transitioning its in-house brand away from gender-specific merchandise “where it makes sense.”

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 8, 2024
  • A person stands wearing a black coat and a black Prada triangle bag.
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    Prada Group revenues up 13% in 2023, although sales in the Americas lag

    Miu Miu underpinned growth for the fashion house due in part to the brand’s popular cardigans and ballet flats, which kicked off a librarian-chic trend.

    By • March 7, 2024
  • Maximilian Davis acknowledges the applause of the audience at the Ferragamo fashion show
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    Salvatore Ferragamo sees revenue slip 7.6%

    The Italy-based house attributed declines in its retail segment to the softening luxury market, especially during the second half of 2023.

    By • March 7, 2024
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    Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead

    The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024
  • A person is seen sewing a stuffed doll outdoors, next to buckets of fabric. A dog is with them.
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    Courtesy of UNFPA Mexico
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    Prada expands fashion training program in partnership with UN

    The initiative is designed to help women increase their embroidering and weaving skills while promoting empowerment and sexual and reproductive health, per the company.

    By • March 5, 2024
  • Two people stand on a mountain wearing brown activewear from a Merrell collaboration with Sweaty Betty.
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    Courtesy of Wolverine World Wide
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    Wolverine-owned Merrell and Sweaty Betty to launch women’s hiking collection

    The collaboration, which features footwear, activewear and accessories, will be available at select retailers and via both brands’ e-commerce sites in early spring.

    By • March 5, 2024
  • A sign on a J. Crew store on 5th Avenue in New York City.
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    J.Crew launches swimwear takeback program

    The recycling initiative, in partnership with SuperCircle, will give consumers shopping credit in exchange for used bathing suits from any brand.

    By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2024
  • A denim storefront for Lee and Wrangler jeans
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    Courtesy of Kontoor
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    Kontoor revenue falls 8% in Q4

    The previous quarter’s boost from a Barbie collaboration was no longer visible, and full-year earnings dropped 1% in fiscal 2023.

    By • March 1, 2024
  • Sperry shoes are shown on display.
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    Wolverine World Wide lays off 150 at distribution center

    The company is permanently closing its operations in Louisville, Kentucky, after previously saying its Saucony and Sperry brands would continue to operate out of the facility.

    By • Updated March 12, 2024
  • Dozens of models in white puffer jackets and hats line up in front a cathedral at nighttime for a Moncler fashion show.
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    Moncler revenue up 15% to almost $3.2B in 2023

    The record-setting results were driven by strong DTC sales for both the Moncler and Stone Island brands, despite wholesale declines for the two lines.

    By • Feb. 29, 2024