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Shein joins Customs and Border Protection pilot program
The program aims to prevent illegal and hazardous products from entering the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 20, 2024 -
The top 7 fashion collabs of 2024
From museums and streetwear to luxury and fast fashion, these pair-ups helped elevate their respective brands while staying true to their individual identities.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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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.
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Brand loyalty is down from 2022 levels, study finds
While price considerations were the top reason for formerly loyal customers leaving a brand, bad experiences weren’t far behind, according to an SAP Emarsys survey.
By Bryan Wassel • Dec. 20, 2024 -
Bloomingdale’s adds fulfillment option for luxury DTC brands
Shoppers can check on the availability of products via a DTC company’s website and pick up their order at a nearby Bloomingdale’s store.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 17, 2024 -
Vera Wang sells namesake brand to WHP Global
Wang will become a shareholder and continue to lead the label’s creative direction.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Gap launches elevated subbrand designed by Zac Posen
The line’s debut collection is holiday themed, with future launches planned for the spring.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Dec. 13, 2024 -
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.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 11, 2024 -
G-III shares jump following better-than-expected earnings results
The Donna Karan owner reported a 2% increase in net sales in Q3.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Dries Van Noten gets new creative director
Julian Klausner will succeed the brand’s founder and present his first collection in March.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 9, 2024