Chanel’s longtime president and COO stepping down in June

John Galantic has been credited with modernizing the organization and driving the brand’s profitability.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 25, 2023

Authentic Brands Group strikes deal to acquire Vince’s intellectual property

Vince Holding Corp. hopes the deal will help it strengthen its balance sheet and expand internationally.

By Laurel Deppen • April 24, 2023

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Valentino reports 10% sales increase

The Italian luxury house has been reducing its reliance on wholesale by focusing only on certain distribution partners. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 24, 2023

Snap’s chief marketing officer is moving to Levi’s

Kenny Mitchell, whose marketing resume also includes stints at McDonald’s and Gatorade, will report to CEO-designate Michelle Gass.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2023

Valentino partners with AI-powered chat platform for S/S23 collection

GameOn Technology is providing customers using the Italian fashion house’s mobile app with a chat that will match them with curated looks and provide customer service information.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 21, 2023

Lululemon debuts plant-based nylon shirts

Made in collaboration with sustainable materials company Geno, the products have the same lightweight feel as its other apparel, the company said.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2023

Who will lead LVMH’s fashion group division?

The current head, Sidney Toledano, will transition to another role at the company, chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault told shareholders Thursday.

By Lara Ewen • April 20, 2023

Coach launches Coachtopia brand focused on circular fashion

The first collection features recycled materials and details that will make it easier to be disassembled and turned into new products down the line.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 20, 2023

Lawmakers should ensure Shein is complying with US laws, government report says

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission highlighted allegations that the fast fashion giant and its competitors are copying designs from other brands and skirting customs enforcement.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 19, 2023

American Eagle brings secondhand clothing shop to Snapchat

The augmented reality experience is part of the retailer’s new RE/AE digital shop and clothing collection curated with online resale platform ThredUp.

By Jessica Deyo • April 17, 2023

Walmart is selling Bonobos to Express, WHP Global for $75M

The retail giant paid more than four times that much when it acquired the DTC menswear brand six years ago.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2023

Netflix shows meet Lacoste’s crocodile in new apparel collection

Polos, tracksuits and sweatshirts harken back to popular titles from the streamer including “Bridgerton,” “Stranger Things” and “Money Heist.”

By Sara Karlovitch • April 14, 2023

Richemont’s Dunhill taps Simon Holloway as creative director

The designer comes from gunmaker James Purdey & Sons, where he is credited with expanding a clothing and accessories collection. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 13, 2023

Keds kicks off brand refresh animated by inclusivity, playfulness

A revamped logo and product assortment are part of an overhaul that follows the brand’s acquisition by DBI in February.

By Peter Adams • April 12, 2023

VF Corp. shakes up top leadership at Dickies, Altra and Smartwool

The company appointed Altra’s Todd Dalhausser to helm Dickies and made other executive changes as it attempts to find its footing after its former CEO abruptly resigned in December. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 12, 2023

American Eagle jumps into secondhand sales via ThredUp

The retailer is the latest to sign onto the used-apparel site’s quickly expanding resale platform.

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2023

H&M builds kid’s collection around recycled embellishments

The fast fashion company says the Re-Enchantment Story line is part of its initiative to use 100% sustainable materials by the end of the decade. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 11, 2023

Golden Goose hits 500M euros in revenue in 2022

The sneaker brand said that direct-to-consumer sales now account for 70% of the company’s total revenue.

By Howard Ruben • April 10, 2023

China’s consumers increasingly embrace Asian brands, report finds

American luxury brand Fear of God tops the 2022 Fashion IP list, but Asia outnumbered the Americas in fashion IPs for the first time since the list debuted in 2019.

By Lara Ewen • April 10, 2023

Levi’s gets a grip on inventory as denim rebounds

Promotions helped clear a glut, but hurt Q1 margins, as lower-income consumers continue to pull back. But the brand is taking market share.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2023

Forever 21, Nine West collaboration targets multiple generations

The Y2K-inspired collection brings together two brands from the Authentic Brands Group stable.

By Lara Ewen • April 6, 2023

Clergerie seeks new backer as brand relaunch flounders

The French footwear company has been placed in receivership after struggling with the fallout of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

By Lara Ewen • April 5, 2023

Burberry appoints former McQueen exec amid leadership hiring spree

Klaus Bierbrauer is one of several new appointments to the British luxury brand’s top leadership as it attempts to double leather goods and footwear sales.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 5, 2023

Revlon will wipe out $2.7B in debt as it exits bankruptcy later this month

The cosmetics giant will leave Chapter 11 as a private company in coming weeks, with $285 million in fresh liquidity and $1.5 billion in debt.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2023

Second trademark lawsuit filed against MSCHF for Wavy Baby sneakers

Streetwear maker WaveyBaby joins Vans in taking the controversial company to court.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 4, 2023