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Deckers to phase out Koolaburra
The move comes as higher-priced Ugg gains strength, notching $2.2 billion in net sales in the last fiscal year and $1.2 billion in this year’s Q3 alone.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Kim Jones to leave Dior Men
The artistic director is stepping down after seven years with the LVMH-owned house and a successor has not been named.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Shein develops polyester recycling process
The fast fashion company intends to transition to using 31% recycled polyester in its clothing by 2030.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Fashion outlook 2025: What to expect in the year ahead
As the industry shifts toward a more sustainable future, it’s also facing creative and C-suite changes, legal hurdles and challenges in the luxury sector.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 31, 2025 -
FTC to refund Fashion Nova customers $2.4M
The agency accused the fast fashion company of suppressing negative consumer reviews.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 30, 2025 -
Deep Dive
5 fashion lawsuits and legal trends to watch in 2025
Though some high profile disputes were resolved last year, others are still pending with bigger implications for the industry at large.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 30, 2025 -
VF returns to growth after 2 years of declines
The Vans owner attributed the better-than-expected Q3 revenue to stronger DTC sales and “outsized wholesale performance.”
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 29, 2025 -
Maison Margiela names Glenn Martens creative director
The designer takes over from John Galliano, who left the OTB-owned label in December.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 29, 2025 -
Miu Miu retains status as world’s hottest brand: report
Coach, Saint Laurent and Ugg were also top picks in the newly released fourth quarter 2024 Lyst Index.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 29, 2025 -
LVMH revenue down as profits fall 14%
The Loewe and Dior owner said multiple divisions faced challenges as consumer luxury spending decreased following pandemic-era highs.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 28, 2025 -
AAFA again urges reform for garment workers in Bangladesh
Representatives from the trade organization joined VF Corp. and Columbia Sportswear in Dhaka to advocate for improved labor conditions.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 28, 2025 -
Eastside Golf names first head of marketing
Annette Parker worked with the brand in her previous position as a sports marketing executive at the Creative Artists Agency.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 28, 2025 -
Zegna Group revenue rises slightly despite losses at Thom Browne
Strong DTC sales and a solid performance from the company’s namesake brand drove growth and offset challenges elsewhere.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 27, 2025 -
Bloomingdale’s to close San Francisco Centre anchor
The move will leave the struggling mall with another space to fill, and the luxury department store’s only full-line locations outside the city.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2025 -
Spanx launches new sculpting denim collection
The shapewear brand said the jeans, which come in two colors and styles, combine lycra-encased cotton fabrication with traditional denim detailing.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Burberry stock rises after Q3 sales beat expectations
A robust holiday season in the Americas helped the company narrow its losses as it works to implement a strategic turnaround plan.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Birkenstock brings on a new CFO as it pushes DTC strategy
Ivica Krolo will replace Erik Massmann, who helped guide the footwear brand through its initial public offering a little over a year ago.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Vince Holding Corp. sells majority stake to P180, former CEO returns
Brendan Hoffman, formerly of Wolverine World Wide, is returning to the top spot at Vince after holding the role from 2015 to 2020.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 23, 2025 -
Deep Dive
6 brands starting 2025 without creative directors
Chanel may have filled its coveted design seat, but there are still enough high-profile vacancies left in fashion to keep the rumor mill churning.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 23, 2025 -
Shein launches charitable foundation
The nonprofit’s first donation was a $5.2 million grant to the Africa Collect Textiles Foundation.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 22, 2025 -
How American Eagle’s CMO avoids AI’s ‘generic creative’ trap
At NRF’s Big Show, Craig Brommers addressed mounting production demands but said delegating more work to AI is a “scary” prospect.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 21, 2025 -
China says PVH engaged in ‘improper’ behavior related to cotton sourcing
An ongoing investigation will determine if the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company should be added to China’s Unreliable Entity list.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 21, 2025 -
Nike tops StockX sneaker sales in 2024
Other popular brands on the online resale platform included Supreme, Fear of God, Ugg, Crocs and Timberland, with many brands maintaining their previous rankings.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 17, 2025 -
Pacsun’s TikTok marketing won over Gen Z. What’s next amid ban anxiety?
At NRF, CEO Brieane Olson was optimistic that TikTok’s model could be replicated elsewhere in the case of a shutdown but feared for creators.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 17, 2025 -
Lanvin Group CEO steps down amid leadership changes
Former top executive Eric Chan will transition into a board position, while Andy Lew, CEO of St. John Knits, will helm a second company headquarters in Europe.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Jan. 17, 2025