The Latest
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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.
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PVH added to China’s Unreliable Entity list over cotton sourcing
The country’s Ministry of Commerce said the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner took discriminatory measures against businesses in the region.
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De minimis shipping from China axed under Trump tariffs
The provision for low-cost goods is also at risk of being nixed for Canada and Mexico imports next month.
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Fashion industry warns of inflation, other brand challenges, following Trump tariff threats
Apparel companies with a diverse set of suppliers will fare better than brands with limited sourcing strategies, experts said.
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Deep Dive
5 trends from the 2025 Grammy Awards
On one of fashion’s edgiest red carpets, celebrities mixed old-school glam and rock-star style, offering a fresh take on formalwear.
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EBay, Willy Chavarria partner during Paris Men’s Fashion Week
The collection, which launched last week, includes archival designer pieces sourced from the e-commerce platform.
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Salvatore Ferragamo CEO to step down
Marco Gobbetti will leave in March and the company has not named a successor.
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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.
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Gap to launch seasonal vintage drops throughout the year
The project, GapVintage, is a continuation of the apparel brand’s partnership with curator Sean Wotherspoon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shein develops polyester recycling process
The fast fashion company intends to transition to using 31% recycled polyester in its clothing by 2030.
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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.
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FTC to refund Fashion Nova customers $2.4M
The agency accused the fast fashion company of suppressing negative consumer reviews.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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AAFA again urges reform for garment workers in Bangladesh
Representatives from the trade organization joined VF Corp. and Columbia Sportswear in Dhaka to advocate for improved labor conditions.
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Eastside Golf names first head of marketing
Annette Parker worked with the brand in her previous position as a sports marketing executive at the Creative Artists Agency.
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Sephora releases documentary highlighting diversity
As others back away from DEI initiatives, the retailer said its film “reaffirms its commitment to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion.”
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Zegna Group revenue rises slightly despite losses at Thom Browne
Strong DTC sales and a solid performance from the company’s namesake brand drove growth and offset challenges elsewhere.