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Skechers reaches record growth, but stock tumbles following weak outlook
The footwear giant is also preparing to change its sourcing strategies amid tariff challenges.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 7, 2025 -
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Fashion supply chains: 2025’s risks and trends
A dynamic policy landscape and ongoing de minimis scrutiny are shaping an era of uncertainty for apparel brands and retailers.
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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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Gucci creative director exits
Sabato De Sarno, who has been with the brand for two years, leaves ahead of a planned Milan show later this month.
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Coach continues to lead Tapestry sales while sister brands falter
The luxury conglomerate reached record revenue in Q2 despite declines at Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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Ralph Lauren’s Q3 growth rejects luxury slowdown narrative
The company’s earnings beat its own estimates following strong holiday DTC sales and regional revenue increases in every market.
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Liberated Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The move comes after the group lost part of its licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group for the Boardriders portfolio.
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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.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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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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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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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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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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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.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Deep Dive5 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.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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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.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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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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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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Shein develops polyester recycling process
The fast fashion company intends to transition to using 31% recycled polyester in its clothing by 2030.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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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.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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FTC to refund Fashion Nova customers $2.4M
The agency accused the fast fashion company of suppressing negative consumer reviews.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Deep Dive5 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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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.”
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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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.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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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.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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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.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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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.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 28, 2025
