Corporate/Finance
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Fear of God, Pacsun veteran to lead Everlane
Alfred Chang will take over as chief executive nearly a year after Andrea O’Donnell left the post to join footwear retailer Designer Brands.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Authentic names licensing, management partners for Champion
The new partners were announced after HanesBrands’ sale of the activewear brand closed.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Trendline
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.
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Michael Rider named creative director of Céline
The designer replaces Hedi Slimane, who leaves the role after nearly seven years with the LVMH-owned luxury house.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Fashion trade shows to watch in 2025
These conferences, conventions and runway presentations connect buyers, designers, executives and insiders with the trends that shape the industry’s future.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 1, 2024 -
LVMH sells Off-White to Bluestar Alliance
The New York-based brand management company said the acquisition allows it to build on the legacy of label founder Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Nonprofit announces program to help fashion brands navigate EU legislation
Fair Wear will launch the HRDD Academy for global garment and footwear brands of all sizes.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Collaborative leadership and the gift of feedback: Bergdorf Goodman CFO Aaron Peterson
The luxury retailer’s CFO talks about the importance of cross-collaboration within finance, challenging an entrenched culture and his additional FP&A role at parent company Neiman Marcus Group.
By Adam Zaki • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Ex-Guess Inc CFO takes top financial seat at Puma
Guess alum Markus Neubrand will replace 19-year Puma veteran Hubert Hinterseher as CFO next month as the brand continues efforts to improve its desirability.
By Grace Noto • Sept. 27, 2024 -
PVH faces China investigation for alleged Xinjiang cotton boycott
The country is accusing the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company of violating normal market trading practices.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Goyard, Prada among top counterfeited brands: report
AI authentication platform Entrupy released its annual State of Fake report, which examined trends in imitation items for luxury goods and sneakers.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Qurate names Bloomingdale’s veteran as chief merchandising officer for HSN
Rosalia Bucaro also spent more than a decade at Rue Gilt Groupe, most recently as its executive vice president of merchandising.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Alberta Ferretti to step down from namesake brand
The creative director will leave the brand she founded in 1980, and her spring-summer 2025 show was her last for the Aeffe-owned label.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Levi’s sues Japan-based denim maker for trademark infringement
The complaint marks the third time the heritage brand has gone to court against FullCount Co.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Nike taps new CEO amid DTC challenges
Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.
By Cara Salpini • Updated Sept. 19, 2024 -
Streetwear brands offer younger consumers a ‘gateway’ to luxury: report
Collaborations and store design will become more important touchpoints for Generation Z and millennials, according to JLL.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.
The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.
By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Zegna Group profits fall as Thom Browne brand struggles
While overall revenue was up 6%, positive growth at the company’s namesake brand could not offset the luxury industry’s current challenges.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Major fashion brands still rely on synthetic fibers: report
Many companies are increasing their use of polyester despite new regulations pushing for more sustainability in fashion, according to nonprofit Changing Markets Foundation.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 17, 2024 -
EssilorLuxottica extends Meta partnership into long-term deal
After releasing two iterations of Ray-Ban smart glasses, the luxury eyewear company has agreed to collaborate with the tech firm into the next decade.
By Lara Ewen • Updated Sept. 17, 2024 -
Uggs designer jumps to J.C. Penney
Khristene Son, with experience at brands that also include Old Navy, Justice and Charlotte Russe, is SVP of trend, brand and design.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Skechers sues Marc Fisher, Authentic Brands Group over shoe design
The footwear giant says a Rockport shoe design infringes on its patented slip-in style.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Carhartt names new marketing and creative VP
Norma Delaney will join the workwear brand after a career at multiple footwear companies, including Hoka, New Balance and Adidas.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Q&A
Why Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand
CMO Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Q&A
Sperry’s Jonathan Frankel talks licenses, collaborations and what it means to be authentic
One of the most important elements of a partnership is trust, the North America heritage brand and Aldo product services president said.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Patagonia to source alternative packaging materials
The retailer is collaborating with environmental nonprofit Canopy to develop paper products using agricultural waste and non-forest fibers.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Sept. 13, 2024