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30% of consumers to stop buying from Shein and Temu if prices rise: report
A survey from Omnisend shows that customers were cutting back their shopping on the platforms even before Trump’s China tariff threats.
By Laurel Deppen • April 11, 2025 -
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EBay awards funding to recycling tech firm
Refiberd, which uses artificial intelligence to sort fabric, was named Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year and given $300,000 to scale its business.
By Lara Ewen • April 10, 2025 -
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Courtesy of GoogleTrendlineTechnology trends shaping fashion
Technology is continuing to provide new ways to address challenges in circularity, supply chain and apparel afterlife issues.
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Lyst sells for $154M
Japan-based Zozo will buy the company as part of its strategy to expand globally.
By Laurel Deppen • April 10, 2025 -
Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection
The regenerative sportswear collection is “designed to decompose rather than pollute,” according to Under Armour Brand President Eric Liedtke.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2025 -
Recycled textile pulp facility opens in China
Yibin Grace expects to produce 1,500 tonnes of the material each year, which it says can be used to make man-made cellulosic fiber products.
By Laurel Deppen • April 9, 2025 -
FTC considers petition for digital labels on apparel
The American Apparel and Footwear Association is petitioning for online garment care instructions, with the support of brands including Ralph Lauren and Patagonia.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 31, 2025 -
Lululemon partners with sustainable materials firm to expand bio-based nylon
The deal with ZymoChem is meant to scale production and commercialize its technology.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 26, 2025 -
Resale’s popularity in the US could offer hedge against tariffs
Following the release of ThredUp’s latest annual report, the company’s chief strategy officer says preowned clothing sales are “effectively domesticating the supply chain.”
By Lara Ewen • March 20, 2025 -
Coach owner sues Shein over alleged sale of dupes
Tapestry says the fast fashion giant’s claims that products were “100% authentic” created the false impression of an affiliation with the handbag brand.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 20, 2025 -
Estée Lauder continues generative AI push with Adobe integration
The marketer will bring Adobe Firefly Services into its existing Adobe Creative Cloud workflows to increase efficiency and accelerate campaign execution.
By Chris Kelly • March 17, 2025 -
Biomaterials firm launches DTC mycelium leather
MycoWorks is selling its Reishi material in sample kits and by the sheet.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Fabletics targets demand planning, inventory management
The apparel company will build a forecasting model using Blue Yonder’s supply chain planning solutions.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 26, 2025 -
Biomaterials firm Gozen increases production with new factory, product range
The company’s Lunaform nanocellulose leather alternative was used by Balenciaga and will now be produced at scale.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Generational differences govern online fashion shopping behavior: report
Older customers prioritized discounts and younger shoppers said they were especially motivated by products that offered high quality, according to a new report from Wunderkind.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 24, 2025 -
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How Dermalogica plans for elevated in-store experiences: Q&A
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By Caroline Desmasures • Feb. 24, 2025 -
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Shein must detail its recommendation system to EU Commission
The fast fashion giant also needs to provide information on how it protects user data and mitigates risks relating to consumer protection.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Shein develops polyester recycling process
The fast fashion company intends to transition to using 31% recycled polyester in its clothing by 2030.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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 Lara Ewen • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Deep Dive
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 Laurel Deppen • Jan. 30, 2025 -
Miu Miu retains status as world’s hottest brand: report
Coach, Saint Laurent and Ugg were also top picks in the newly released fourth quarter 2024 Lyst Index.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 29, 2025 -
How American Eagle’s CMO avoids AI’s ‘generic creative’ trap
At NRF’s Big Show, Craig Brommers addressed mounting production demands but said delegating more work to AI is a “scary” prospect.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 21, 2025 -
Pacsun’s TikTok marketing won over Gen Z. What’s next amid ban anxiety?
At NRF, CEO Brieane Olson was optimistic that TikTok’s model could be replicated elsewhere in the case of a shutdown but feared for creators.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 17, 2025 -
Kim Kardashian was the top US fashion influencer in 2024
More than half of consumers are likely to be swayed to purchase a product because of an influencer, Traackr said in a report.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 15, 2025 -
Shein unveils denim printing process designed to reduce water, energy use
The fast fashion giant said the number of products it created using the tech increased by 90% last year.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 10, 2025 -
Deep Dive
5 fashion industry trends to watch in 2025
Sourcing and sustainability challenges will hit home as luxury and corporate shifts reshape the global fashion landscape.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 8, 2025