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  SEC charges Express with failing to disclose $1M in perks to former CEO

  The agency did not impose a penalty, though, in part because the apparel retailer self-reported.

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  9 luxury brands that made creative director changes in 2024

  Some of the departing designers exited their roles for new high-profile jobs while others have not announced future plans, leaving 2025 open to even more shifts.

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  Puig to acquire Charlotte Tilbury by 2031

  The two companies’ strategic partnership will extend until Puig assumes ownership, and Charlotte Tilbury Limited will retain minority brand ownership until then.

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  Goyard, Hermès are the top brands that retain value at resale: report

  Accessories resale platform Rebag’s annual Clair report also identified how 2024’s top trends influenced buying behavior.

  Consumer Behavior

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  L’amy eyewear extends Champion licensing agreement

  In partnership with the athleticwear brand’s new owner, Authentic Brands Group, the optical and sunglass firm has agreed to continue its relationship.

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  Supply chains of over 100 fashion brands linked to oil, gas fracking in Texas

  Stand.earth identified 107 fashion companies — including H&M, Puma and Adidas — that use textile materials generated by petrochemicals linked to the Permian Basin in a new report.

  Sustainability

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  4 designers who moved downmarket in 2024

  As younger consumers gravitate toward streetwear and shy away from luxury, new creative directors are bringing an elevated aesthetic to accessible fashion.

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  Vera Wang sells namesake brand to WHP Global

  Wang will become a shareholder and continue to lead the label’s creative direction.

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  L.L. Bean confirms layoffs of up to 3% of Maine HQ workforce

  The outdoor brand earlier this year announced plans to expand its store footprint, despite sales declines in 2023.

  Corporate/Finance

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  Bottega Veneta names Louise Trotter creative director

  The designer will leave her role at Carven in early 2025 and succeeds Matthieu Blazy, who is taking on the role of artistic director of fashion activities at Chanel.

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  Gap launches elevated subbrand designed by Zac Posen

  The line’s debut collection is holiday themed, with future launches planned for the spring.

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  Chanel names Matthieu Blazy creative director

  Blazy, who most recently spent three years at Kering-owned Bottega Veneta, will be responsible for the house's haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections.

  Updated Dec. 13, 2024

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  Need a de minimis strategy? Here are 4 questions every shipper should ask.

  Shipping using Section 321 is not a good idea for every e-commerce company, logistics experts say.

  Sourcing

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  Shein, Temu suspended from selling in Vietnam

  The fast fashion companies must register their businesses with the country’s e-commerce and digital economy agencies.

  Brands

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  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.

  Technology

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  Victoria’s Secret & Co. turns its focus to Gen Z

  The company will be working to differentiate its two brands, which merged in 2022, and give more space and attention to Pink.

  Consumer Behavior

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  John Galliano to leave Maison Margiela

  The designer, who has been with the OTB-owned label for a decade, did not disclose his next move and a successor has not been named.

  Brands

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  G-III shares jump following better-than-expected earnings results

  The Donna Karan owner reported a 2% increase in net sales in Q3.

  Brands

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  Authentic announces South Africa partnership for Ted Baker brand

  The deal with Ares Holdings will include the opening of two retail stores, as well as select menswear and womenwear distribution.

  Brands

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  Reebok undergoes layoffs tied to footwear business

  Sparc, which runs the sportswear brand’s U.S. operations, is making cuts as it transfers some of its Reebok licenses.

  Corporate/Finance

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  Shein launches independent advisory boards for ESG, corporate responsibility issues

  The groups will work with the fast fashion company’s leaders on how to reach the commitments it laid out in its EvoluSHEIN plan.

  Sustainability

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  Gap releases new ‘Star Wars’ collection

  The 52-piece capsule features children’s and adult sizes with a reimagined brand logo, photorealistic graphics and classic series characters.

  Brands

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  Merrell taps Under Armour veteran as chief product officer

  In addition to spending nearly 11 years at the athletics brand, Noreen Naroo-Pucci also has experience from Mizzen+Main and Calvin Klein.

  Brands

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  4 luxury brands that filled empty creative seats in 2024

  In some cases, vacancies lasted years. In others, roles were open for only a few months.

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  Dries Van Noten gets new creative director

  Julian Klausner will succeed the brand’s founder and present his first collection in March.

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