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Resale’s popularity in the US could offer hedge against tariffs
Following the release of ThredUp’s latest annual report, the company’s chief strategy officer says preowned clothing sales are “effectively domesticating the supply chain.”
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Advocates call on fashion industry to help rebuild Ghana’s Kantamanto Market
The Or Foundation is partnering with Vestiaire Collective to raise about $5 million to help people affected by a January fire.
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Old Navy quietly debuts occasionwear
Prices start at about $25, answering demand for affordable dresses for weddings, parties and proms.
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Chanel seeks $6.7M for attorneys’ fees in reseller lawsuit
The luxury brand claims that a years-long litigation process could have been avoided if What Goes Around Comes Around had responded sooner.
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Sports apparel market projected to reach $173B this year: report
Executives in the category are confident in its revenue prospects, with 44% saying they feel “optimistic.”
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Saks & Co. no-hire agreements with luxury brands could be legal
The retailer’s deals with Loro Piana and affiliates of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Brunello Cucinelli do not violate federal antitrust laws, says court.
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Coach owner sues Shein over alleged sale of dupes
Tapestry says the fast fashion giant’s claims that products were “100% authentic” created the false impression of an affiliation with the handbag brand.
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Guess receives offer to go private
The offer to buy the company’s outstanding shares came from an affiliate of WHP Global, which last year partnered with the denim brand to buy Rag & Bone.
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Forever 21 blames latest bankruptcy on competition from Temu, Shein
The fast-fashion retailer made it through the pandemic but struggled against cheap duty-free goods from China, as inflation strained consumers.
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How fashion leaders are thinking about tariffs, consumer changes and tackling waste
The American Apparel and Footwear Association’s annual executive summit focused on staying agile amid constant change.
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Jonathan Anderson exits Loewe
The creative director leaves his position at the LVMH-owned house after 11 years, marking yet another upheaval in luxury fashion’s designer landscape.
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Estée Lauder continues generative AI push with Adobe integration
The marketer will bring Adobe Firefly Services into its existing Adobe Creative Cloud workflows to increase efficiency and accelerate campaign execution.
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Hanes steps into athleisure category
The company said the line represents a “new era” of its basics business.
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Gucci names new artistic director
Demna, who has been artistic director of Balenciaga since 2015, succeeds Sabato de Sarno, who left the brand last month.
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Hugo Boss warns of flat growth ahead
The company attributed sluggish 2024 sales to global challenges, but an analyst said its shifting brand philosophy “left it in a no-man’s land.”
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Donatella Versace stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace
Dario Vitale will take over the role as part of a succession plan, according to brand owner Capri Holdings.
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Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs
Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.
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Reebok reenters golf with footwear, apparel offering
The move is part of a broader strategy to rebuild its image as a team sports company, an identity that was lost under Adidas’ ownership.
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Rowing Blazers founder steps down
Jack Carlson is leaving the preppy streetwear brand one year after selling it to Burch Creative Capital.
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ASOS launches women’s subbrand Arrange
The line is being positioned as a premium brand focused on dresses and essentials.
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Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast
A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.
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Nike, StockX counterfeit lawsuit will head to trial
A federal judge granted the athleticwear giant a partial summary judgment in the years-long dispute.
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GapStudio offers version of Timothée Chalamet suit
The limited-edition black satin jacket and pants are similar to what the actor wore at a recent event and are available for pre-order as gender neutral separates.
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On plots first co-created footwear, apparel collection with Zendaya
Deeper relationships with celebrity ambassadors and wholesale partners are in focus as the activewear brand grows sales by double digits.
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Simone Bellotti named creative director at Jil Sander
The former design director of Bally replaces husband-and-wife team Lucie and Luke Meier, who announced their departure from the brand last month.