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    HanesBrands CEO to step down

    Steve Bratspies will stay with the company in an advisory role as the company moves in a new direction following the sale of Champion.

    By Feb. 13, 2025
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    Levi’s expands C-Suite leaders’ responsibilities

    The changes follow the decision to cut up to 15% of its global corporate workforce as part of an initiative to drive cost savings and long-term growth.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 13, 2025
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    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.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Bluestar adds Palm Angels to its roster

    The move follows the firm’s acquisition of Off-White from LVMH and helps bolster a portfolio that includes Hurley and Nanette Lepore.

    By Feb. 12, 2025
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    Former New York & Co. chief to lead Express, Bonobos

    Greg Scott’s 30-plus years in the fashion industry also include stints at Fashion Nova and The Boutique Brands.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Kering revenue plummets as Gucci losses deepen

    Fiscal 2024 revenue fell 12% and wholesale dropped by more than 20% as the company looks to fix its distribution strategy and potentially downsize its retail network.

    By Feb. 11, 2025
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    Macy’s sticks with stores chief to lead brick-and-mortar transformation

    Barbie Cameron began at the company nearly 40 years ago and has a pivotal role as the department store scrambles to rightsize and overhaul its fleet.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Liberated Brands to close all stores, sell its wholesale inventory following bankruptcy

    The company hired Gordon Brothers to conduct liquidation sales for its operated stores including Billabong, Roxy and Quiksilver.

    By Feb. 11, 2025
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    Skechers reaches record growth, but stock tumbles following weak outlook

    The footwear giant is also preparing to change its sourcing strategies amid tariff challenges.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    Gucci creative director exits

    Sabato De Sarno, who has been with the brand for two years, leaves ahead of a planned Milan show later this month.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Coach continues to lead Tapestry sales while sister brands falter

    The luxury conglomerate reached record revenue in Q2 despite declines at Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Ralph Lauren’s Q3 growth rejects luxury slowdown narrative

    The company’s earnings beat its own estimates following strong holiday DTC sales and regional revenue increases in every market.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Liberated Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    The move comes after the group lost part of its licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group for the Boardriders portfolio.

    By Updated Feb. 7, 2025
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    Capri continues to struggle after Tapestry lifeline disappears

    Problems at Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo led to a company-wide revenue decline of more than 11% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    Salvatore Ferragamo CEO to step down

    Marco Gobbetti will leave in March and the company has not named a successor.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    Burberry picks Charlotte Baldwin as CIO

    The luxury fashion house has made several changes to its leadership team since welcoming CEO Joshua Schulman in July. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

    The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.

    By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025
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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
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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
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    Victoria’s Secret taps former Joann exec for CFO seat

    The transition comes as the lingerie retailer is pursuing a turnaround under a new CEO following market share declines and other challenges.

    By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 30, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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