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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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    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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    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
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    Burberry stems its losses amid cost cuts

    First quarter retail revenue was down 6%, but the decline marked a significant improvement over the same period last year.

    By • July 21, 2025
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    Saks Global struggles continue as Q1 sales, profit decline

    The company beat its own expectations and says it’s making progress, though analysts warn it’s losing customers to Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.

    By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2025
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    Circularity in fashion is ‘mainstream’ but progress slowing: report

    The 2025 Circular Fashion Index from Kearney found that a lack of a clear business case for circularity is holding up efforts.

    By • July 21, 2025
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    Saks Global taps Neiman Marcus vet as CFO

    Brandy Richardson was most recently at Tailored Brands and joins the luxury retailer at a financially tricky time.

    By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2025
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    6 recent licensing deals that are reshaping the fashion industry

    In the second quarter of 2025, brands looked to expand their global reach and deepen their connection with existing customers.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Jewelry again leads Richemont to revenue growth while apparel falters

    The Cartier owner is among the first to report earnings this season, but it’s likely to continue to outperform its peers, according to analysts.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    L.L. Bean in search of a new CEO

    Stephen Smith, the retailer’s first chief executive from outside the company or founding family, will leave next spring after a decade in the post.

    By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2025
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    Mango adds former H&M CEO to board

    Helena Helmersson is chairman of Circulose, which just signed a partnership with Mango to integrate recycled textiles into its supply chain.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Marni appoints new creative director

    Meryll Rogge will succeed Francesco Risso, who left the OTB-owned house last month.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Levi’s ups guidance despite tariff impact

    The brand is leaning on partnerships with Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Nike as it works to boost its direct-to-consumer channel worldwide.

    By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2025
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    Tapestry increases stake in recycled leather maker

    The Coach owner signed a supply agreement and is participating in Gen Phoenix’s $15 million funding round.

    By • July 15, 2025