Biomaterials firm Gozen increases production with new factory, product range

The company’s Lunaform nanocellulose leather alternative was used by Balenciaga and will now be produced at scale.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 25, 2025

Generational differences govern online fashion shopping behavior: report

Older customers prioritized discounts and younger shoppers said they were especially motivated by products that offered high quality, according to a new report from Wunderkind.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 24, 2025

How Dermalogica plans for elevated in-store experiences: Q&A

Dermalogica cut the percent of the time they spent doing plannograms from 80% to 25% with IWD. Learn how to achieve retail excellence and boost efficiency today!

By Caroline Desmasures • Feb. 24, 2025

Shein must detail its recommendation system to EU Commission

The fast fashion giant also needs to provide information on how it protects user data and mitigates risks relating to consumer protection.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 12, 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

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

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

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

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

Kim Kardashian was the top US fashion influencer in 2024

More than half of consumers are likely to be swayed to purchase a product because of an influencer, Traackr said in a report.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 15, 2025

Shein unveils denim printing process designed to reduce water, energy use

The fast fashion giant said the number of products it created using the tech increased by 90% last year.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 10, 2025

5 fashion industry trends to watch in 2025

Sourcing and sustainability challenges will hit home as luxury and corporate shifts reshape the global fashion landscape.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 8, 2025

Concerns linger even as consumers embrace generative AI

Generative AI can drive convenience, but Deloitte and Gartner experts say transparency is necessary to win over wary consumers.

By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 8, 2025

Fashion Workers Act signed into law in New York

The legislation requires model management firms to register with the state and offers protections against AI and exploitation.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 3, 2025

Perfect Corp expands into luxury fashion with Wannaby acquisition

The company was acquired from Farfetch so Perfect Corp can broaden its virtual try-on capabilities into categories like shoes, bags and apparel. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 3, 2025

Materials technology firm awarded $1M grant

Rubi, which already has partnerships with H&M, Patagonia and Reformation, said it will use the funds to scale and eventually commercialize its carbon-to-cellulose platform.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 12, 2024

E.l.f. brings shopping to the speakeasy with Virtual Luxe Lounge

The beauty brand’s 3D online experience allows members of its loyalty program to shop holiday product drops and access exclusive coupons.

By Jessica Deyo • Dec. 6, 2024

Sustainable materials company to open new production center in Vietnam

Recover’s latest facility, coming in 2025, will have the capacity to produce 10,000 metric tons of its recycled cotton and polyester material.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 4, 2024

Upcycled clothing, accessories collection launches on Vestiaire Collective

The project, supported by the Or Foundation, includes pieces made by 11 Ghanaian designers and sourced from Accra’s Kantamanto Market.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 3, 2024

Shein facility receives certification for zero-waste, landfill management

The accreditation helps with the fast fashion company’s strategy to show it is implementing new recycling initiatives.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 26, 2024

AAFA calls on ILA and USMX to avoid strike, resume negotiations

The trade organization also asked the Biden Administration to expand its efforts in protecting international shipping lanes in the Red Sea from attacks.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 22, 2024

Lab-grown leather firm Faircraft raises $16M

The startup says it’s already working with major luxury brands and will use the investment to expand its science team and production capabilities.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 21, 2024

Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston

The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 20, 2024

Only 16% of global companies on track for 2050 net-zero goals: Accenture

“The fact that so few of the G2000 companies are on track to reach net-zero emissions is alarming,” the director of shareholder advocacy at Trillium Asset Management said.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 15, 2024