Brands

  • Jonathan Anderson poses for a picture during the Met Gala.
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    Jonathan Anderson is the next artistic director of Dior Men

    The designer fills the role at the LVMH-owned house after an 11-year tenure at Loewe.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    Brunello Cucinelli continues to expect double-digit growth despite tough economy

    The Italy-based luxury house saw its first quarter revenue grow 10.5%, with growth across all regions.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    Vestiaire launches value-oriented resale buying guide

    The company cited increased luxury prices and dominance of fast fashion as the impetus for the report, which identified top performing brands and trends.

    By • April 16, 2025
  • Duran Lantink stands on a red carpet.
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    Jean Paul Gaultier names new creative director

    Duran Lantink will be the first person to hold the position since the brand's namesake retired in 2020.

    By • April 15, 2025
  • Models walk a white runway wearing clothing from Dior.
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    LVMH could consider price hikes in wake of tariffs

    The Louis Vuitton holding company saw revenue for its fashion and leather goods division fall 4% but cautioned its beauty and spirits division may be more vulnerable to tariffs.

    By • April 15, 2025
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    Nike is still winning the teen market

    The athletics brand ranked top for apparel and footwear, while beauty spending reached its highest ever, according to Piper Sandler's latest report.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 15, 2025
  • Four models sit atop a row of washing machines in a laundromat, two sit in front of them, and two stand to the side.
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    Urban Outfitters launches 4 collaborations

    The collections feature vintage-inspired items and upcycled pieces made from the brand’s past inventory.

    By Howard Ruben • April 15, 2025
  • A closeup of a smart phone displaying the Shein and Temu apps.
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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 • April 11, 2025
  • Two people sit in a vintage style shop. One sits on the counter and another leans against the counter on a chair.
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    G-III signs license agreement for G.H. Bass

    The seven-year exclusive agreement with Aldo Product Services will include footwear, bags and small leather goods, as well as retail services in North America.

    By • April 11, 2025
  • Models walk the runway wearing pastel colors.
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    Prada to buy Versace for $1.4B

    The deal frees up owner Capri Holdings to rebuild its Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo brands following a failed merger with Tapestry.

    By • April 10, 2025
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    "Under Armour at MixC Zhengzhou" by Windmemories is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    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
  • A close-up view of a white sneaker with the word "Puma" written on it.
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    Puma names new North America president

    Tara McRae, formerly the company’s senior vice president of brand and strategy, will succeed Bob Philion, effective immediately.

    By • April 9, 2025
  • A Timberland storefront in an outlet mall.
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    VF names chief operating officer as transformation plan continues

    Abhishek Dalmia’s promotion is one of several executive changes at the Vans and Timberland owner since CEO Bracken Darrell took over in 2023.

    By • April 8, 2025
  • Three pairs of legs, as seen of the knees down. The people in the photo are wear Dr. Martens Oxford shoes. A dog lies down in the background.
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    Palace collabs with Dr. Martens

    The collection features three versions of the 1461 Oxford shoe styled with a bottle cap lace charm and special-edition heel loop.

    By • April 8, 2025
  • A person walks past a store with a Fendi sign. The interior of the store is brightly lit and the exterior is dark and it appears to be nighttime.
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    LVMH names 3 new CEOs

    The luxury firm shuffled its leadership team, appointing top executives at Fendi, Kenzo and Louis Vuitton.

    By • April 7, 2025
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    Guess to close underperforming stores in North America

    The company’s Rag & Bone acquisition is driving revenue increases, but profits plunged in the holiday quarter.

    By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2025
  • Three women wear Kate Spade for Target clothes as they smile around a table featuring Kate Spade for Target housewares and a cake.
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    Kate Spade releases Target collaboration

    The extensive collection from the Tapestry-owned brand drops in April and features more than 300 fashion and lifestyle products.

    By • April 4, 2025
  • Two models stand close together wearing looks from the latest collection from GapStudio and facing the camera.
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    Gap launches GapStudio collection

    The line debuts with a 51-piece womenswear capsule designed by creative director Zac Posen, and includes two new colors of a poplin shirtdress that sold out last year.

    By • April 3, 2025
  • A lone model stands on a darkened runway under a single spotlight.
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    Capri CFO exits

    Thomas Edwards, who heads to Macy’s, leaves at a financially challenging time for the Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo parent company.

    By • April 2, 2025
  • Four people pose on a flat gray backdrop wearing denim, black and striped clothes from GU.
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    GU and Rokh to release second collaboration

    The Uniqlo sister brand’s newest collection with the London-based label will introduce menswear to the line, which drops on April 4.

    By • April 2, 2025
  • A model in a knit beanie hat leads a line of other models down a runway.
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    PVH beats guidance but continues to struggle

    Fourth quarter revenue was down at both Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and the company projected a potential for further declines in the first quarter of 2025.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    Dr. Martens releases limited-edition 1460 boot

    The style is a commemoration of the brand’s 65th anniversary, which comes as the company navigates executive shifts and weak earnings.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    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 • Updated March 31, 2025
  • Two men in matching pastel argyle sweater vests and jeans walk down a fashion runway arm-in-arm.
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    Staff International sues Dsquared2 over contract dissolution

    The OTB-owned manufacturing company filed a lawsuit to prevent the fashion label from prematurely terminating a ready-to-wear licensing agreement.

    By • March 31, 2025
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    Lululemon leans on newness to lure reluctant US customers

    This year the brand plans to expand its footprint by opening stores and enlarging existing locations, and will add new markets abroad.

    By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2025