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    Fashion trade shows still ahead in 2025

    These conferences, conventions and runway presentations connect buyers, designers, executives and insiders with the trends that shape the industry’s future.

    Updated June 23, 2025
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    Saks Global $600M deal with bondholders includes $200M in new financing

    As the holidays loom and past vendor payments come due, the package replaces a previous proposal for $350 million in new financing.

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    Apparel stays resilient as personal luxury goods market contracts

    Ultra high-end products and aspirational items are leading an otherwise struggling sector, according to a new report from Bain & Company.

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    Vera Wang to launch ready-to-wear in Europe through new licensing agreement

    Following the acquisition by WHP Global earlier this year, the brand will create womenswear and menswear lines to be distributed across the continent.

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    Consumers care about climate change and expect businesses to act, new report finds

    A study from Getty Images found that the vast majority of consumers believe businesses should use their resources to improve society and the environment.

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    Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?

    Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast fashion giants face heightened tariffs.

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    K-leather ban reintroduced in US Senate

    The Kangaroo Protection Act prohibits the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin and carries fines of up to $10,000.

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    Stores veteran departs as Saks Global further streamlines operations

    Larry Bruce, who was at Neiman Marcus for nearly a decade before jumping to Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003, is leaving the luxury conglomerate.

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    Skechers go-private deal granted antitrust clearance, but faces another hurdle

    A shareholder group filed a motion asking the footwear company to refrain from closing the deal.

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    ‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

    Five fashion companies strengthened their emission reduction targets but lacked a convincing plan for achieving them, according to NewClimate Institute.

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    How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later

    Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?

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    Luxury consumers are increasingly cautious about spending

    Macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility have dampened the enthusiasm of even the most well-heeled shoppers, according to the latest Saks Global Luxury Pulse survey.

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    Mango partners with Circulose for recycled fiber

    The deal will help the fast fashion retailer expand its use of lower impact fibers and build on its sustainability efforts.

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    Fabletics names Vans vet chief marketing officer

    Carly Gomez has been promoted to the position, while COO Meera Bhatia will now also serve as president.

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    3 questions for Prada’s next CEO

    After the exit of Gianfranco D’Attis, Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra will serve in an interim capacity as the company prepares to close on its acquisition of Versace.

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    EU Commission nixes proposed anti-greenwashing legislation

    The Green Claims Directive is at odds with the Commission’s “simplification agenda,” a spokesperson said.

    Updated June 26, 2025
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    NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays

    The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.

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    GapStudio releases summer collection

    The Zac Posen-designed line is part of Gap Inc.’s broader strategy of driving cultural relevance.

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    Lululemon to lay off 150 corporate staff amid struggles in North America

    Inventory at the athleisure giant is piling up as newer entrants in the space take share and as sales in its largest market are slowing.

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    Dôen eyes expansion with new funding round

    The investment from Silas Capital is set to support expansion at the womenswear label as its global customer base grows.

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    Authentic brings Sperry back to UK and Ireland

    The deal with Gardiner Bros is part of an expanded global distribution strategy that includes the hire of a former Amazon executive to lead marketplaces.

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    Investor slams Victoria’s Secret ‘super squad’ leadership as inexperienced, ineffectual

    Barington Capital wants the Angels back and says CEO Hillary Super lacks focus. The retailer says it’s confident in its “new and experienced leadership.”

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    Marni creative director exits

    During Francesco Risso’s time at the OTB-owned brand, he helped to expand its menswear line and refresh its womenswear division.

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    Fashion Workers Act takes effect this week, bringing ‘substantial changes’

    The law, which implements protections and transparency in the modeling profession, will also require management firms to register with New York state beginning in December.

    Updated June 23, 2025
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    Pendleton names next CEO

    Jennifer Ingraffea, formerly of Nike and The North Face, will be the company’s first woman in the top executive role, and succeeds John Bishop, who will remain on the company’s board.