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Aeffe reports 9.5% revenue slump
The Moschino owner is eyeing its retail division as an opportunity for growth.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Under Armour, Celanese develop spandex alternative
The companies partnered on Neolast, a high-performing alternative to elastane — a fiber that gives apparel stretch.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive
Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.
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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 -
Amer Sports eyes $8.7B valuation in IPO
The athleticwear brand, which owns Wilson and Arc’teryx, is looking to raise up to $1.8 billion in its public market debut.
By Nate Delesline III • 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 -
Everlane CEO jumps to Designer Brands
Andrea O'Donnell, who was named brands chief, has a range of merchandising and brand-building experience, including at Deckers and LVMH-owned DFS Group.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Despite stock slide, Birkenstock is positioned for growth: analysts
Company executives said the footwear brand has room for pricing adjustments to help offset inflation effects on the bottom line.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Digital Brands Group plots 50 stores
The company said its first location will open by March, and it plans to use it to offload excess inventory, particularly from its Sundry acquisition.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 23, 2024 -
The new rules shaping luxury fashion marketing: report
Luxury brands are bucking traditional fashion schedules, embracing collaborations and becoming more inclusive, according to Highsnobiety.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Tracker
The luxury fashion earnings calendar
Fashion Dive has put together a list of luxury fashion financial reporting dates to help keep track of the sector.
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Nike was the top-traded sneaker brand of 2023: report
The annual StockX culture index also named running shoe brands Asics and New Balance and gave a nod to viral footwear company MSCHF.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Richemont bucks larger luxury slowdown with 4% sales boost for Q3
China helped boost numbers for the period, and jewelry and watches lifted retail, while the company reiterated plans to find a new buyer for Yoox Net-a-Porter.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 18, 2024 -
What it takes to build a private label
Hint: It's more than poaching from Target’s slam-dunk owned brands operation.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Lululemon taps new global creative director
Jonathan Cheung is taking on the role, while JJ Collier joins the athleticwear brand in the newly created position of vice president of design for outerwear.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Hugo Boss preliminary sales up 15% for 2023
Robust Q4 sales in the Americas and Asia helped the company avoid the slump hitting other luxury brands.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Uniqlo sues Shein over viral mini shoulder bag
Fast Retailing-owned Uniqlo is asking Shein to cease its production of the alleged dupe.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Jan. 16, 2024 -
Under Armour taps new chief product officer, head of Americas
Industry veteran Yassine Saidi will take over product, and Kara Trent will replace David Baxter in the brand’s largest region.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Burberry issues early profit warning
An overall luxury sector decline and weak December sales will produce lower-than-expected results and impact the company’s fiscal year.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Luxury sees 10% spending slump during the holidays: report
Information from Earnest Analytics shows that consumers were more focused on “attainable value,” with fast fashion and off-price stores seeing increased spending.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Nike executive Andrew Campion to exit after 17 years
The former COO and CFO will depart to a job in higher education, as the retailer undergoes efforts to streamline the organization.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 12, 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 -
Rothy’s names new CEO
Co-founders Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin are transitioning from their roles as CEO and president to usher in Jenny Ming and Dayna Quanbeck.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Authentic buys Sperry from Wolverine for $70M
Aldo Group will handle the struggling boat shoe brand’s North American wholesale and retail operations as well as design, production and global distribution.
By Lara Ewen • Updated Jan. 11, 2024 -
Authentic CEO: Buying Forever 21 ‘biggest mistake I made’
Jamie Salter also says Shein makes “a lot more than $30 billion” and hinted that the brand licensing firm could IPO in the next 18 months.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Nike, Tiger Woods end partnership after 27 years
For nearly three decades, Woods was wearing Nike during some of his most memorable athletic achievements.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 10, 2024