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    Vince Holding Corp. sells majority stake to P180, former CEO returns

    Brendan Hoffman, formerly of Wolverine World Wide, is returning to the top spot at Vince after holding the role from 2015 to 2020.

  • President Donald Trump addresses the press at the White House on Jan. 21, 2025.
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    Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1

    The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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    Ralph Lauren announces executive changes

    Bob Ranftl has been promoted to chief operating officer, with a former Cartier exec succeeding him as regional CEO for North America.

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    Shein launches charitable foundation

    The nonprofit’s first donation was a $5.2 million grant to the Africa Collect Textiles Foundation.

  • President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.
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    Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs

    Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China.

  • A pair of black Timberland boots is displayed on a stand above a sign that reads "nature needs heroes."
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    VF Corp. announces further layoffs

    The company said the move, which follows a previously announced 242-person workforce reduction, was connected to its turnaround strategy.

  • Models walk up subway stairs on both sides wearing clothing from Tommy Hilfiger.
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    China says PVH engaged in ‘improper’ behavior related to cotton sourcing

    An ongoing investigation will determine if the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company should be added to China’s Unreliable Entity list.

  • Nikki Rodriguez poses for American Eagle's Fall 2024 campaign.
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    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.  

  • Models walk both toward the camera and away from the camera on a runway.
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    Lanvin Group CEO steps down amid leadership changes

    Former top executive Eric Chan will transition into a board position, while Andy Lew, CEO of St. John Knits, will helm a second company headquarters in Europe.

    Updated Jan. 17, 2025
  • A closeup shot of a person wearing red, white and black sneakers with a Nike logo and black track pants with a Jordan logo.
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    Nike tops StockX sneaker sales in 2024

    Other popular brands on the online resale platform included Supreme, Fear of God, Ugg, Crocs and Timberland, with many brands maintaining their previous rankings.

  • A line of people outside Pacsun's SoHo flagship store.
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    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.

  • A model holds a blue shoulder bag with the word Chloé written on the side of the bag.
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    Richemont posts record Q3 sales, led by jewelry division

    The luxury firm saw a 10% uptick in the quarter, with fashion and accessories also showing double-digit growth.

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    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.

  • Tim Bantle stands outdoors for a professional headshot in black and white.
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    Filson names VF Corp., Eddie Bauer alum as new president

    Tim Bantle joins the Bedrock Manufacturing Company-owned brand as it looks to expand into new markets.

  • An internal shot of Burberry's shop-in-shop inside of Saks in New York City.
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    ASAP Rocky, a Burberry scarf and the ‘road back to authenticity’

    CEO Joshua Schulman’s turnaround plan focuses on the outerwear and scarf categories — and it might be working.

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    Spanx adds new activewear collection

    The line, called Spanxsmooth OnForm, features light compression and is designed for low-intensity exercise and casual dressing.

  • Kim Kardashian poses in a white dress in front of a red curtain backdrop.
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    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.

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    Authentic Brands Group names president

    The company has tapped Matt Maddox, former CEO of hotel and casino company Wynn Resorts, to lead the company’s global brand growth.

  • A model wears clothing from Antrhopologie's new resortwear line, including sunglasses, a blue bikini and an oversized button down featuring stamp graphics. The model rides a bike.
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    Anthropologie launches resortwear line

    The Urban Outfitters Inc.-owned brand is positioning its new label as a response to increased consumer interest in travel.

    Updated Jan. 15, 2025
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    Brunello Cucinelli reports strong earnings amid larger luxury decline

    The company’s year-over-year sales were up double digits in the Americas and Asia in fiscal 2024, with revenue projected to climb 10% over the next two years.

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    Apparel, accessories and footwear spending fell 3% in 2024: report

    The fast fashion and luxury categories underperformed during the year, according to Consumer Edge, while thrift and consignment maintained growth.

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    Industry leaders react to ILA-USMX port deal

    Supply chain organizations expressed relief over the agreement, which averted a strike.

  • A person in a leopard print coat looks at handbags in a shop window.
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    Luxury market growth will be minimal until at least 2027: report

    A new study from McKinsey indicates that jewelry and leather goods will see the most growth, with the U.S. outpacing the rest of the world in luxury spending.

  • The exterior of Perfect Moment's store in the SoHo neighborhood of New York. A yellow cab is parked out front.
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    Perfect Moment seeks global expansion through agency partnerships

    The luxury ski brand is working to grow its international wholesale presence as it faces a potential delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Four people of various body sizes wear white form-fitting floor-length dresses.
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    Former Boden, Net-a-Porter creative director moves into activewear

    Sustainable fitness brand Tala has appointed Jon Wetherell to the top design role ahead of plans to expand the business internationally.