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OTB Group acquires majority stake in luxury footwear manufacturer
Italy-based Calzaturificio Stephen has been a strategic supplier for the company for more than 20 years and makes Maison Margiela’s popular Tabi shoes.
By Lara Ewen • March 26, 2024 -
Renewcell extends deadline for purchase offers
Potential buyers have until March 28 to submit bids following the textile waste recycling company’s bankruptcy filing last month.
By Lara Ewen • March 19, 2024 -
Workers’ rights and environmental legislation endorsed by European Union
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive would require companies to take responsibility for detecting and remedying problems in their supply chains.
By Lauren Schenkman • March 15, 2024 -
American Eagle ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes
The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2024 -
Diesel and Lee collaborate on recycled denim capsule
The four-piece collection launched globally last week and features jeans made from unsold fabric sourced from both brands’ stock.
By Lara Ewen • March 11, 2024 -
H&M launches its H2 Exchange circular fashion initiative
The program, created in partnership with designer Heron Preston, seeks to bring sustainable clothing concepts to a younger, wider audience.
By Howard Ruben • March 8, 2024 -
Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead
The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024 -
The Council of the EU and European Parliament reach deal on forced labor product ban
The provisional agreement includes clarity on assessing potential violations.
By Laurel Deppen • March 6, 2024 -
Gap Inc. will begin using regenerated polyester in Athleta apparel
Cycora, a material from textile science manufacturer Ambercycle, is expected to show up in the athleticwear brand's clothing beginning in 2026.
By Lara Ewen • March 6, 2024 -
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 Laurel Deppen • March 5, 2024 -
URBN opens second fulfillment center for its rental brand
Nuuly plans to invest $60 million into its 600,000-square-foot facility in Missouri in the coming years.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 5, 2024 -
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 -
Sustainable Apparel Coalition rebrands as Cascale
The move follows the December exit of CEO Amina Razvi and the organization’s step back from the Higg Materials Sustainability Index.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Textile recycler Renewcell to file for bankruptcy
The Circulose fiber manufacturer was unable to secure financing following several quarters of declining sales.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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 Lara Ewen • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
Filson to launch womenswear line
The Seattle-based heritage outerwear brand expects to begin selling the collection in the U.S. this August, with a global rollout to follow.
By Lara Ewen • Updated Feb. 1, 2024 -
Retailers have finally tamed their inventories: report
Sales growth outpaced inventory in the third quarter for the first time since the pandemic began, according to Telsey Advisory Group analysts.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Textile tech brand Repreve introduces yarn made from plastic bottles
The fiber, called Recomfort, is designed to to be pill-resistant and feel like traditional cotton, acrylic and rayon.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 25, 2024 -
True Religion announces footwear license deal
Launching in the fall, the new collection in partnership with Orly Corporation will feature men’s, women’s and kids’ shoes.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Deep Dive
7 fashion industry trends to watch in 2024
The coming year will bring fast fashion battles, more mergers and acquisitions, an evolution of luxury and a presidential election, and that’s just for starters.
By Laurel Deppen and Lara Ewen • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Biomaterials firm backed by Kering raises 11 million euros
Mogu Srl has completed Series A funding and plans to launch a demo production plant, expand its team and increase its research and development efforts.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Biden administration extends China tariff exclusions — again
The exemptions spare hundreds of import categories from added duties started under the Trump administration.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024 -
US lawmakers support Bangladesh garment workers’ demand for fair wages
A group of congresspeople called on the American Apparel & Footwear Association to commit to long-term sourcing relationships and increased purchasing prices.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023