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    5 fashion industry trends from the 2025 Met Gala

    Guests were encouraged to wear clothes that reflected the theme of “Tailored for You” and responded with fanciful takes on menswear, suits and Black dandyism.

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    Calvin Klein global brand president exits

    Eva Serrano will remain at the company through the end of the year to support the transition of her successor, David Savman.

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    EBay launches resale trend report

    Louis Vuitton was the most-purchased designer label on the platform in the first three months of 2025, while Birkenstock topped the list of fastest-growing brands.

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    Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

    The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.

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    Tapestry reports record third quarter, raises guidance

    Coach revenue gains offset losses at Kate Spade, while Stuart Weitzman saw steep declines ahead of its sale to Caleres this summer.

    Updated May 9, 2025
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    ThredUp launches curated vintage collection

    The online pop-up shop is partnering with Beyond Retro to offer more than 17,000 pieces of womenswear inspired by and sourced from the 1970s through the early aughts.

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    Nike names new brand president as Hill shuffles leadership structure

    As part of a reorganization, Amy Montagne will now lead the Nike brand, while 26-year veteran Heidi O’Neill is retiring.

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    Why QVC is targeting Gen X with a TikTok livestream shopping event

    The shopping network is marking year two of its “Age of Possibility” platform by celebrating women over age 50 with a slate of special programming.

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    Hugo Boss beats expectations with 2% revenue decline

    First-quarter retail and wholesale sales fell amid soft demand in the U.S. and consumer uncertainty in China.

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    JCPenney to launch plus-size collection with model Ashley Graham

    The line will be available both in stores and online starting this fall.

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    Nike, Under Armour among shoe brands urging tariff exemptions as back-to-school looms

    About 80 companies signed a letter from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America to President Trump, warning that “inventory for U.S. consumers may soon run low.”

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    Temu walks back price increases

    The fast fashion giant said it would transition to a “local fulfillment model” to circumvent the U.S.’ 145% tariff on imports from China.

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    Skechers to go private in $9.4B deal

    3G Capital is paying $63 per share in cash, which analysts say represents a bet that the footwear sector will be profitable in the long term despite tariffs.

    Updated May 5, 2025
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    Consumers waffle over using social, generative AI to shop

    Customers may not be comfortable with advanced shopping tech and allowing AI to analyze their personal data, according to a KPMG report. 

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    VF lays off about 400 employees

    The Vans owner said the cuts are part of the company’s ongoing turnaround strategy.

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    Clothing prioritized in European Commission’s 5-year plan

    Beginning in 2025, the commission will implement new requirements as part of its Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation legislation.

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    Sephora stakes its claim in skin care with multichannel campaign

    “Skin Obsessed” riffs on the realities of complex self-care routines and spans CTV, online video, paid social and streaming audio.

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    Gildan Activewear says it has a competitive advantage against tariffs

    The company said its products contain a significant amount of cotton and yarn sourced from the U.S., and expects to see revenue growth in 2025.

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    Authentic partners with Caprice Australia on Quiksilver, Billabong

    Through the deal, subsidiary BR South Pacific will transition and manage operations for multiple sports and outdoor brands across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

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    Adidas: If tariffs stay, ‘of course there will be price increases’

    CEO Bjørn Gulden stressed that they have not been implemented yet, though, and the retailer will follow the lead of others in the market.

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    Loewe unseats Miu Miu as the world’s hottest brand

    Jonathan Anderson’s exit propels his former label to the top of the Lyst Index for the first quarter of 2025.

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    Miu Miu sales jump 60% in Prada Group’s first quarter

    The Prada brand posted sluggish retail results, but the company’s overall revenue rose 13% ahead of its planned Versace acquisition.

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    Online retailers in the US spent an average of $400k on AI last year

    Despite aiming that investment at customer experience, 30% of executives told Storyblok that the tech only slightly improved the shopper’s experience.

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    Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue launch luxury e-commerce storefront

    The partnership will feature an assortment of high-end men’s and women’s brands, including Balmain, Stella McCartney and Fear of God.

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    Gap launches 2nd collab with Dôen

    The collection with the womenswear brand includes vintage-inspired styles as well as a foray into menswear.