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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 Feb. 7, 2025
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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.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Trendline

    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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    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 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.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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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.

    By Updated Feb. 7, 2025
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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 Feb. 5, 2025
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    Salvatore Ferragamo CEO to step down

    Marco Gobbetti will leave in March and the company has not named a successor.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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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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    Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

    The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.

    By Philip Neuffer • 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.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2025
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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.

    By 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 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 Jan. 30, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret taps former Joann exec for CFO seat

    The transition comes as the lingerie retailer is pursuing a turnaround under a new CEO following market share declines and other challenges.

    By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 30, 2025
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    5 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.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
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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 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 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 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 Jan. 28, 2025
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    Sephora releases documentary highlighting diversity

    As others back away from DEI initiatives, the retailer said its film “reaffirms its commitment to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion.”

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Eastside Golf names first head of marketing

    Annette Parker worked with the brand in her previous position as a sports marketing executive at the Creative Artists Agency.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Zegna Group revenue rises slightly despite losses at Thom Browne

    Strong DTC sales and a solid performance from the company’s namesake brand drove growth and offset challenges elsewhere.

    By Jan. 27, 2025
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    Bloomingdale’s to close San Francisco Centre anchor

    The move will leave the struggling mall with another space to fill, and the luxury department store’s only full-line locations outside the city.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Burberry stock rises after Q3 sales beat expectations

    A robust holiday season in the Americas helped the company narrow its losses as it works to implement a strategic turnaround plan.

    By Jan. 24, 2025
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    Birkenstock brings on a new CFO as it pushes DTC strategy

    Ivica Krolo will replace Erik Massmann, who helped guide the footwear brand through its initial public offering a little over a year ago.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2025