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    Temu sued for allegedly misappropriating likeness of late musician MF Doom

    The fast fashion giant is accused of violating trademark rights owned by the rapper’s estate.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Skechers releases Q2 revenue results ahead of planned go-private deal

    A shareholder lawsuit filed to stop the $9.4 billion deal was withdrawn, paving the way for the merger to close this quarter.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Ralph Lauren net income surges 30%

    The company has largely bucked a luxury slowdown with growth across all regions.

    By • Aug. 8, 2025
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    HanesBrands surpasses revenue expectations, raises outlook

    The company attributed the Q2 success to transformation initiatives it put in place after selling the Champion brand.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Capri expects to return to revenue growth in 2027

    The Michael Kors owner saw declines at each of its brands for Q1, but executives say it is making progress.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
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    Hugo Boss sales slip, with 14% decline at Hugo brand

    The Germany-based fashion house plans to strengthen its underperforming brands by streamlining product assortment.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Shein fined $1.16M for greenwashing, releases plan to lower supply chain emissions

    The fast fashion giant unveiled plans to reduce carbon emissions by replacing diesel trucks with electric vehicles in its China-based operations.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Adidas poised to grab market share this year as Nike falters

    Shein, Uniqlo, Skechers and New Balance are also projected to broaden their share of the apparel space, according to GlobalData analysis.

    By Cara Salpini • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Tapestry completes Stuart Weitzman sale to Caleres

    With the divestment of the footwear brand, the Coach parent company will focus on its core handbag business, which has proven to be a better fit for the company.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Jil Sander CEO exits

    Serge Brunschwig, who also served as group chief strategy officer at parent company OTB Group, is succeeded in both roles by OTB CEO Ubaldo Minelli.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Steve Madden forecasts tough road ahead due to tariffs

    The recent acquisition of Kurt Geiger led to revenue growth in Q2, but the company still pulled its earnings guidance.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Hermès reports solid revenue gains as rival firms falter

    The company posted H1 increases in every region, although second quarter improvements were smaller than preceding periods.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    De minimis exemption to end Aug. 29, White House says

    The trade tool’s end will subject low-cost imports to all applicable duties, although postal packages will be assessed fees in a different manner.

    By Max Garland • July 31, 2025
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    A sportswear brand vs. an Ivy League school: Columbia sues Columbia

    Columbia Sportswear says the university violated a contract between the two regarding the use of the name Columbia on shirts, sweatshirts and hats.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    Thom Browne CEO steps down amid dismal sales

    Rodrigo Bazan will be succeeded by Nordstrom executive Sam Lobban, who steps into the role in September.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    Strong Miu Miu sales lead to revenue growth at Prada Group

    Gains were slower than in previous quarters and offset by declines at the Prada brand, which is still without a permanent CEO following the departure of Gianfranco D’Attis.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    VF reports flat revenue, decline at Vans

    The apparel conglomerate would have reported a revenue increase when excluding the skatewear brand, with The North Face and Timberland posting growth.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    Kering suffers steep losses amid leadership and creative changes

    The Gucci parent company posted a 46% net income decline for the first half of fiscal 2025, while Q2 revenue sank 18%.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Zegna Group sells shares in $126M deal

    Singapore-based investment company Temasek Holdings will own a 10% stake in the Italy-based luxury firm once the transaction closes.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Depop names permanent CEO

    Peter Semple, who officially takes the helm on Friday, has been serving in the role on an interim basis since May.

    By Howard Ruben • July 29, 2025
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    Skechers denies patent infringement in lawsuit over slip-ins

    Kizik Designs claimed it invented the hands-free shoe category that Skechers has made a key part of its business.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    Rebecca Minkoff shifts to a licensing model

    The Sunrise Brands-owned label signed partnerships for handbags, loungewear, footwear and jewelry, but will retain control of its digital presence and retail network.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    Hoka brick-and-mortar stores ‘the primary venue for full-price sales’

    With the brand’s customers tending to look for price breaks online, Deckers is looking to expand retail partnerships as well as its own stores.

    By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2025
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    LVMH profits tumble 22% as luxury headwinds persist

    Fashion and leather goods revenue declined 8% for the first half of the year, although new creative directors at Dior and Loewe could change that trajectory.

    By • July 25, 2025
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    Apparel, department stores struggling the most under US trade policy, analysis shows

    A pause in some tariffs lessens the profitability hit, but costs are higher and “the consumer environment remains difficult,” Moody’s Ratings said.

    By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2025