Brands: Page 16

  • A person is seen sewing a stuffed doll outdoors, next to buckets of fabric. A dog is with them.
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    Prada expands fashion training program in partnership with UN

    The initiative is designed to help women increase their embroidering and weaving skills while promoting empowerment and sexual and reproductive health, per the company.

    By • March 5, 2024
  • Two people stand on a mountain wearing brown activewear from a Merrell collaboration with Sweaty Betty.
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    Wolverine-owned Merrell and Sweaty Betty to launch women’s hiking collection

    The collaboration, which features footwear, activewear and accessories, will be available at select retailers and via both brands’ e-commerce sites in early spring.

    By • March 5, 2024
  • Models in colorful clothes walk the runway during the Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show finale as part of Paris Fashion Week. Explore the Trendline➔
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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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    J.Crew launches swimwear takeback program

    The recycling initiative, in partnership with SuperCircle, will give consumers shopping credit in exchange for used bathing suits from any brand.

    By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2024
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    Kontoor revenue falls 8% in Q4

    The previous quarter’s boost from a Barbie collaboration was no longer visible, and full-year earnings dropped 1% in fiscal 2023.

    By • March 1, 2024
  • Sperry shoes are shown on display.
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    Wolverine World Wide lays off 150 at distribution center

    The company is permanently closing its operations in Louisville, Kentucky, after previously saying its Saucony and Sperry brands would continue to operate out of the facility.

    By • Updated March 12, 2024
  • Dozens of models in white puffer jackets and hats line up in front a cathedral at nighttime for a Moncler fashion show.
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    Moncler revenue up 15% to almost $3.2B in 2023

    The record-setting results were driven by strong DTC sales for both the Moncler and Stone Island brands, despite wholesale declines for the two lines.

    By • Feb. 29, 2024
  • Mannequins are displayed in front of the Steve Madden logo
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    Steve Madden sees revenue turnaround in Q4

    The footwear and apparel company’s DTC revenue increased after five consecutive quarters of declines.

    By • Feb. 29, 2024
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    The latest Yeezy drop from Adidas is online only

    The activewear company earlier this month announced plans to shed existing inventory from its previous partnership with Ye.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2024
  • Hangers with the Dickies Girl logo hold t-shirts on a rack.
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    Dickies announces new vice president of global marketing

    Denise Anderson joins the workwear brand from Smartwool, also owned by VF Corp, where she spent nine years in marketing and creative roles.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
  • Models pose together wearing Rowing Blazers apparel.
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    Rowing Blazers sells majority stake to Burch Creative Capital

    The deal will allow the preppy streetwear brand to develop a womenswear line and expand its retail footprint. 

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
  • Boxes of Merrell shoes are stacked inside a store.
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    Wolverine sees 20.8% revenue slip in Q4

    The Merrell owner is expecting further declines in the 2024 fiscal year as it moves forward with corporate restructuring.

    By • Feb. 26, 2024
  • Models in vibrant prints walk the runway show at Etro.
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    Coty signs licensing deal with Etro

    Under the partnership, the fragrance company will develop, produce and distribute perfumes and home scents for the luxury fashion house.

    By • Feb. 23, 2024
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    Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product

    The activewear brand partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a milestone in textile recycling.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2024
  • A brown tweed jacket hangs on a stand in a room full of wood shelves containing fabric samples.
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    Intimiti Australia launches compostable polyester fiber

    The new product, called Celys, is made from recycled polyester and is 95% compostable and biodegradable in 179 days.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 22, 2024
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    Lanvin Group reports 1% revenue growth for 2023

    The Lanvin brand saw a 7% year-over-year decline, while the Caruso brand saw a 30% revenue increase for the period.

    By • Feb. 22, 2024
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    S&P Global Ratings downgrades VF Corp, expects sale of at least one major brand

    Declines at VF’s top four labels will likely continue amid weakness in wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales — and not just at Vans.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2024
  • A group of models wearing Diesel walk the runway.
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    OTB reports 9.1% sales growth to 1.8B euros

    The fiscal 2023 increase comes after a year in which the Diesel owner appointed new CEOs to several of its key brands.

    By • Feb. 21, 2024
  • Two people stare at the screen, arms akimbo, wearing printed wrap dresses with slicked back hair.
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    Target to release designer collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg

    The limited-edition collection launches in March and will include apparel, accessories, cosmetics and home products.

    By • Feb. 21, 2024
  • A model walks the runway wearing rag & bone, as people watch from both sides.
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    Guess and WHP to acquire Rag & Bone

    Guess will contribute $56.5 million to the deal, which is expected to close in the first half of 2024.

    By • Feb. 20, 2024
  • A Nike storefront at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles, California.
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    Nike to lay off more than 1,600 employees

    On the heels of a cost-savings plan announced in December, the activewear giant confirmed it plans to cut about 2% of its total workforce.

    By Cara Salpini • Feb. 20, 2024
  • A model in a black and white striped oversized sweater stares at the camera on the runway during a Tommy Hilfiger fashion.
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    5 trend takeaways from New York Fashion Week’s fall-winter 2024 shows

    Fashion month officially kicked off as flats, furs and a few flurries opened the ready-to-wear season.

    By • Feb. 16, 2024
  • A man, José Neves, stands and smiles at the camera while wearing a black t-shirt under a blazer.
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    José Neves will step down as Farfetch CEO

    The move comes two weeks after Coupang completed its acquisition of the luxury e-commerce platform.

    By • Feb. 16, 2024
  • A pair of tortoise-shell Ray-Ban sunglasses sits on a lighted platform.
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    EssilorLuxottica posts steady revenue growth for third consecutive year

    The eyewear manufacturer benefited from a 5% revenue boost in the EMEA region as well as a strong demand for luxury frames in China.

    By • Feb. 15, 2024
  • The HanesBrands headquarters in North Carolina is pictured.
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    HanesBrands sees sales fall 12%

    The company is looking to build on its innerwear category, as activewear sales continue to drop by double digits.

    By • Feb. 15, 2024
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    HanesBrands to lay off nearly 160 employees in North Carolina distribution center

    The apparel company plans to repurpose the facility as it streamlines operations.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 15, 2024