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    Luxury consumers are increasingly anxious about the economy: report

    A new survey from Saks Global Luxury Pulse reports global conflicts and instability have led to decreased confidence.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    Lilly Pulitzer relaunches menswear after 15-year hiatus

    The first drop includes shirts and pants, but the collection will expand into swim trunks, blazers and more.

    By Howard Ruben • March 6, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Uniqlo’s sister brand announces partnership with Undercover

    Designer Jun Takahashi’s UG men’s collection will have two drops for GU, beginning with a 19-piece line launching in March.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    Lee and Buck Mason collaborate on menswear capsule

    The collection is inspired by vintage 1940s designs and is being promoted through an ad campaign featuring Midland lead singer Mark Wystrach.

    By Howard Ruben • March 5, 2025
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    Prada Group revenue skyrockets in 2024

    The dramatic results came from double-digit retail growth in nearly every region and reflect a 93% increase at Miu Miu.

    By • March 4, 2025
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    5 fashion trends from the 2025 Academy Awards

    Hollywood wrapped up its red carpet season with Oscars outfits that ran the gamut, from predictably conservative to defiantly dramatic.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Hanes collaborates with Urban Outfitters on capsule

     The collection is meant to offer a new take on the innerwear brand’s basics and pay tribute to its heritage.

    By • March 3, 2025
  • A pile of Wolford packages that feature the brand logo in gold foil and models formalwear, lingerie and hosiery.
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    Lanvin Group closes stores amid a double-digit revenue decline

    The Wolford and Sergio Rossi parent company reported a 23% drop for fiscal 2024 as new creative and leadership appointments look to change momentum.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
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    Giuseppe Zanotti reacquires minority stake in namesake brand

    The footwear designer bought back a 30% share from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catteron, which purchased the shares in 2014.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
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    Jil Sander creative director team exits

    Lucie and Luke Meier, who have been with the OTB-owned luxury label since 2017, announced their departure following their fall-winter 2025 runway show.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
  • A person in a blue denim top, cowboy hat and orange and white striped flare jeans smiles as she hold on to the top of her hat and walks past an orange and white Whataburger location.
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    Wrangler releases collab with burger chain

    A 33-piece apparel and accessories line in partnership with Texas-based Whataburger is designed to blend the Western flavors of both brands.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    "Saks Fifth Avenue, Off 5th Outlet Factory Store , Clinton CT" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Neiman Marcus deal triggers another round of layoffs at Saks Global

    The company in July also downsized operations in anticipation of the $2.7 billion acquisition, which closed at the end of last year.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Steve Madden is ‘cautious’ in the near term due to tariff hikes

    Despite the potential impact, the company still expects revenue to grow in 2025, including the results of the newly acquired Kurt Geiger brand.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Authentic signs license agreement for Quiksilver

    Velocity, which also makes Lucky workwear, will be responsible for reviving the boardsports brand’s womenswear line in the U.S. and Canada.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Fabletics targets demand planning, inventory management

    The apparel company will build a forecasting model using Blue Yonder’s supply chain planning solutions.

    By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Retrieved from Kontoor Brands on February 25, 2025
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    Kontoor Brands expects revenue growth in 2025, but shares slip

    The Wrangler and Lee parent company’s outlook doesn’t include the projected impact of the newly acquired Helly Hansen brand.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Saks Global’s vendor trouble hints at financial vulnerability

    Revenue targets depend on mending relationships with suppliers, analysts say. A memo from CEO Marc Metrick may have made things worse.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025
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    "Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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    Saks Global to close century-old Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas

    The luxury department store's new owner will spend $100 million to renovate an anchor location at the nearby NorthPark Center mall.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret launches collaboration with Altuzarra as it steps into ready-to-wear

    The first drop of the line, which will include multiple collections throughout the year, focuses on wardrobe staples with a twist.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
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    Retrieved from Wolverine World Wide on February 21, 2025
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    Wolverine expects bounce-back year in 2025

    CEO Chris Hufnagel credited the better-than-expected Q4 results to execution of the company’s previously announced restructuring plan.

    By • Updated Feb. 21, 2025
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    Nike launches brand with Kim Kardashian’s Skims

    NikeSkims will be available this spring with an assortment of training apparel, footwear and accessories.

    By Cara Salpini • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Wrangler parent company to buy Helly Hansen

    In a $900 million deal, Kontoor Brands will acquire the brand from Canadian Tire Corporation.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
  • The letters spelling out "Nordstrom" in capital letters create shadows on the brick facade of a store.
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    "Nordstrom - Oak Park Mall" by Mike Kalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Nordstrom brings on Neiman Marcus vet as director of luxury styling

    Catherine Bloom is joining the department store in the new role, and a Nordstrom Local location in Los Angeles will be a dedicated storefront for her clients.

    By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Tapestry to sell Stuart Weitzman for $105M

    The deal allows the Coach owner to double down on its handbag brands, which have recently driven it to record growth.

    By • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Hermès again bucks luxury slowdown trend with double-digit revenue growth

    The luxury brand said that if proposed tariffs from the U.S. cause prices to rise, its American customers “will understand and remain loyal.”

    By • Feb. 19, 2025