Brands: Page 4

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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
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    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 • Jan. 31, 2025
  • A Shein storefront in a mall. The windows read Shein and there are mannequins.
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    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
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    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 • Jan. 31, 2025
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    FTC to refund Fashion Nova customers $2.4M

    The agency accused the fast fashion company of suppressing negative consumer reviews.

    By • Jan. 30, 2025
  • A Nike storefront at night in London.
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    Jordan Peck/Getty Images for Nike via Getty Images
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    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 • Jan. 30, 2025
  • People walk in front of a Vans storefront.
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    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 • Jan. 29, 2025
  • A man walks on a darkened runway that is covered in small pieces of denim as a crowd watches.
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    Maison Margiela names Glenn Martens creative director

    The designer takes over from John Galliano, who left the OTB-owned label in December.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
  • A selection of products is shown on a flat background, including several neutral color jackets, a piece of jewelry shaped like a cherry, and a brown pair of Ugg boots.
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    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 • Jan. 29, 2025
  • A colorful Louis Vuitton handbag sits in a clear display case.
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    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 • Jan. 28, 2025
  • Bangladesh garment workers are seen holding signs in protest for a higher minimum wage.
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    Courtesy of Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation/SGSF
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    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 • Jan. 28, 2025
  • A person in a black suit jacket and short cropped hair smiles at the camera in a corporate headshot.
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    Courtesy of Julie Ryan Photography for Eastside Golf
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    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
  • Men stand in a green indoor rotunda as part of a runway presentation.
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    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 • Jan. 27, 2025
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    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
  • A model wears Spanx jeans and a white T-shirt.
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    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 • Jan. 24, 2025
  • A sign featuring a person holding up a plaid umbrella can be seen through trees. Underneath the sign is the word 'Burberry" written in capital letters.
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    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 • Jan. 24, 2025
  • A brick building displays two windows with "Birkenstock" above them and a front door.
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    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
  • A view of a Vince store from outside. The sign is visible as well as three mannequins through the window.
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    The image by Phillip Pessar is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    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 • Jan. 23, 2025
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    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 • Jan. 23, 2025
  • An aerial view of a Shein building with its parking lot.
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    Courtesy of Shein
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    Shein launches charitable foundation

    The nonprofit’s first donation was a $5.2 million grant to the Africa Collect Textiles Foundation.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
  • Nikki Rodriguez poses for American Eagle's Fall 2024 campaign.
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    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
  • Models walk up subway stairs on both sides wearing clothing from Tommy Hilfiger.
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    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 • Jan. 21, 2025
  • A closeup shot of a person wearing red, white and black sneakers with a Nike logo and black track pants with a Jordan logo.
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    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 • Jan. 17, 2025
  • A line of people outside Pacsun's SoHo flagship store.
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    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
  • Models walk both toward the camera and away from the camera on a runway.
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    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 • Updated Jan. 17, 2025