American Exchange Group acquires Island Surf Company

The brand will continue to be led by Joe O’Brien and is set to become part of White Mountain Footwear.

By Lara Ewen • July 11, 2024

Shein invests $270M to create Circularity Fund in EU, UK

The fast fashion giant said the money will support startups as well as more mature businesses working in the textile-to-textile recycling space.

By Laurel Deppen • July 11, 2024

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Temu holding company hit with class action lawsuit

Whaleco allegedly sent Temu marketing texts to numbers listed on the national do-not-call registry, according to the complaint.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated July 10, 2024

Mulberry appoints new CEO

Andrea Baldo, formerly of Ganni, joins the luxury fashion brand in September and replaces Thierry Andretta, who is exiting the company immediately.

By Lara Ewen • July 9, 2024

Giorgio Armani to present spring-summer womenswear in New York

The October show is the designer’s first runway show in the city in more than a decade and coincides with the opening of a new Madison Avenue location.

By Lara Ewen • July 9, 2024

Shein and Temu must detail compliance with EU law

The European Commission wants the fast fashion giants to confirm that their online interfaces aren’t designed to deceive or manipulate users.

By Laurel Deppen • July 3, 2024

Hoka’s latest avian-themed ads look to shore up favor among runners

Establishing a stronger connection to runners comes as legacy rivals like Nike have seen their foothold in the community slip.

By Peter Adams • July 3, 2024

Levi Strauss moves away from insourced logistics network

The brand’s shift to a hybrid model that includes 3PLs intends to cut costs and grow its direct-to-consumer channels.

By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2024

Roller skating brand Flipper’s World names fashion insider CEO

The company, owned by model Liberty Ross in partnership with musician Usher, hired former Fear of God COO Eddie Bromberg ahead of its apparel launch.

By Lara Ewen • July 1, 2024

Nike expects more revenue declines ahead after ‘sluggish’ Q4

CEO John Donahoe said the company is “embracing a more balanced approach” to DTC and wholesale after a rough set of numbers.

By Cara Salpini • July 1, 2024

Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor

The shoe material maker and two other vendors joined the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.

By Kelly Stroh • June 28, 2024

Lanvin names Peter Copping artistic director

The former head of Balenciaga couture will be the first creative lead at the luxury house since the April 2023 departure of Bruno Sialelli.

By Lara Ewen • June 27, 2024

Calvin Klein’s Jeremy Allen White ads turned heads, but the biggest impact may be to the brand’s image

“The Bear” star’s images generated $74 million in media impact value amid a years-long effort by holding company PVH to make the line more desirable.

By Laurel Deppen • June 27, 2024

Temu is a ‘data-theft business,’ Arkansas attorney general says in lawsuit

The complaint alleges the fast fashion company collects users’ personal information without permission.

By Laurel Deppen • June 26, 2024

Lawsuit claims Nike CEO John Donahoe misled investors about the success of its DTC strategy

The lawsuit alleges that Donahoe and Chief Financial Officer Matt Friend continually touted the strength of its strategy when in fact it was “unable to generate sustainable revenue growth.”

By Cara Salpini • June 26, 2024

H&M collaborates with designers on Basquiat collection

A 30-piece line, created with 2024 LVMH Prize semi-finalists Ev Bravado and Téla D'Amore, will hit stores in July.

By Lara Ewen • June 25, 2024

Zara owner pledges to stop using endangered and ancient forests in paper packaging

The initiative builds on Inditex’s previous commitment to remove those materials from textiles.

By Laurel Deppen • June 25, 2024

G-Star and Walter Van Beirendonck announce collaboration

The upcoming collection will blend raw denim with the avant garde designer’s signature style.

By Lara Ewen • June 24, 2024

Diesel, EssilorLuxottica sign licensing agreement for luxury eyewear

The first collection under the exclusive deal will be released in 2025, with the denim brand looking to target Gen Z.

By Lara Ewen • June 24, 2024

Wolverine World Wide’s Saucony brand names global chief marketing officer

Joy Allen-Altimare is tasked with managing the line’s advertising strategies and growth.

By Lara Ewen • June 21, 2024

Nike, Converse sue 52 ‘counterfeiting networks’

The businesses named in the lawsuit collectively operate 98 websites and 267 social media handles, and allegedly sell “thousands” of fakes.

By Cara Salpini • June 21, 2024

Paul Smith announces upcoming Lee collaboration

The indie British designer brand hinted about a spring-summer 2025 launch on its e-commerce site and via social media.

By Lara Ewen • June 20, 2024

Gap Inc. names new CTO

Like CEO Richard Dickson, Sven Gerjets joins the apparel company from Mattel where he served as its chief technology officer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2024

Authentic appoints former Adidas exec to role in Africa

As the first general manager for the region, Warren Bowers will be tasked with expanding partnerships and spearheading strategy.

By Lara Ewen • June 18, 2024

Ikea launches textile collection for home and fashion

The line of pre-cut fabric was created to encourage “countless opportunities for design.” It will be available starting in July.

By Howard Ruben • June 18, 2024