Brands: Page 32

  • A bright red facade features a cut-out of the word "Express" at a mall store entrance.
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    Express faces NYSE delisting

    The apparel retailer may enact a reverse stock split — subject to board and stockholder approval — in order to reach compliance. 

    By Kaarin Vembar • April 3, 2023
  • Yitty launches gender-affirming collection
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    Lizzo’s Yitty launches gender-affirming shapewear

    The collection, which comes a year after the Fabletics sister brand launched, comes as more retailers introduce more inclusive offerings.

    By Howard Ruben • April 3, 2023
  • Models in colorful clothes walk the runway during the Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show finale as part of Paris Fashion Week. Explore the Trendline➔
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    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.

    By Fashion Dive staff
  • A model walks the runway at the Roberto Cavalli fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2023/2024 on February 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy.
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    Roberto Cavalli taps Dsquared2 alum as new CEO

    Sergio Azzolari will be expected to continue the brand’s turnaround after it filed for bankruptcy protection in 2019.

    By Natalie Schwartz • April 3, 2023
  • Surrounded by buildings, a black-and-white billboard features a couple standing on the left, with the Calvin Klein logo on the right.
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    "Calvin Klein Times Square" by Ron Gilbert is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
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    Inventory up 34% at PVH as orders ship faster, earlier

    As supply chain disruption eases, the owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands is getting back to normal product flow.

    By Ben Unglesbee • April 3, 2023
  • Basketball star Steph Curry holds a basketball with Under Armour founder Kevin Plank.
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    Under Armour names Steph Curry president of Curry Brand in expanded partnership

    As part of the deal, Curry’s influence at the brand will now expand to include golf, women’s, youth and sportstyle categories.

    By Cara Salpini • March 31, 2023
  • Baronne Myriam Ullens De Schooten wears a white tie-neck blouse and a black and white checked jacket, with short blonde hair, and smiles at the camera
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    Belgian fashion designer Myriam Ullens dies in shooting

    The 70-year-old Ullens, who founded minimalist label Maison Ullens, was allegedly shot by her stepson in front of her home in Lasne.

    By • March 31, 2023
  • A model walks the runway at the Moschino fashion show wearing a purple high-low skirt and knee-high black boots and carrying a Moschino bag.
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    Moschino’s general manager, Stefano Secchi, is out

    The departure comes after a tumultuous month for the house, which recently saw the exit of Creative Director Jeremy Scott and Michelle Stein, president of parent company Aeffe’s USA division.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Here’s what traditional and digital brands did for Metaverse Fashion Week

    Despite glitchy graphics and slow response times, brands unveiled their fashion shows and immersive experiences as planned.

    By Natalie Schwartz • March 31, 2023
  • Tess Holliday wears a black and white checked wrap dress and examines a red coat on a hanger
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    H&M expands its sizing for men’s and women’s clothing, up to 4XL

    A new partnership with inclusivity consultant Tess Holliday highlights the fast fashion brand’s pledge to put more diverse offerings in store and online.

    By • March 30, 2023
  • Six models wear AI-generated denim designs
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    G-Star

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    G-Star Raw creates AI-designed denim

    A 12-piece collection was created using the Midjourney app, and one style has been manufactured for display purposes.

    By • March 29, 2023
  • Blue-tinted lip balm, eyeshadow palette, and clay mask tube sit on a denim background
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    Elf enters the fashion space with a beauty collection for American Eagle

    The blue-hued cosmetic collection — “Beauty Is In Your Jeans” — features eyeshadow, color-changing balm, a clay mask and a signature tote bag.

    By • March 28, 2023
  • J. Crew sign outside of a store.
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    "J. Crew, Manchester, CT" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    J. Crew undergoes layoffs

    The apparel retailer has “made decisions to support efficiency and long-term growth,” according to a company spokesperson. 

    By Kaarin Vembar • March 28, 2023
  • A Scotch & Soda storefront in Berlin
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    Scotch & Soda acquired by Bluestar Alliance

    The fashion lifestyle brand filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands last week, and now joins a portfolio that includes Justice and Brookstone.

    By Dani James • March 27, 2023
  • Cosmetics on a table.
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    Prestige is ‘growth engine’ for beauty industry: report

    Shoppers aren’t cutting back on their beauty spending and are turning to prestige products for an emotional lift, according to Circana. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 27, 2023
  • A woman is standing on a neutral gray background wear a yard-braided black gown in two separate poses
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    Balmain

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    Beyoncé and Balmain collaborate on a collection inspired by her Renaissance album

    The new couture line was revealed the day after the musician’s split from Adidas.

    By • March 27, 2023
  • Models in jeans and black cutout bodysuits stare menacingly at the camera
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    H&M announces May 11 release date for Mugler collaboration

    The new collection, designed by creative director Casey Cadwallader, will feature the brand’s signature nonbinary style.

    By • March 24, 2023
  • The label on Levi's jeans
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    Levi’s to test AI models to expand the brand’s online diversity

    The company says the hyper-realistic models will create a more “inclusive customer experience,” but it stressed they won’t replace human models.

    By Natalie Schwartz • March 24, 2023
  • Woman in a brown floral dress sits with her elbows on her knees
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    Ulla Johnson

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    Ulla Johnson debuts resale platform with Archive

    The Brooklyn-based designer’s new program, called Ulla Johnson PreLoved, will allow customers to sell their pre-owned womenswear pieces for cash or brand credit.

    By • March 23, 2023
  • Cosmetics on a table.
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    L’Oréal takes a step toward more sustainable ingredients with investment in Geno-led venture

    The beauty giant joins Unilever as a founding investor in the venture, which aims to develop alternatives to frequently used ingredients.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 23, 2023
  • Parade's first swimwear collection
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    Parade expands into swimwear

    The collection, which uses a material made from recycled bottles, is available in sizes XS to 3XL.

    By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2023
  • A Nike storefront at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles, California.
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    Nike touts ‘tremendous progress’ on inventory as sales grow 14%

    Much of the retailer’s recent revenue surge has been driven by markdowns, analysts said, and inventory is still up 16% year over year.

    By Cara Salpini • March 22, 2023
  • Images of Clinique's virtual world.
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    Clinique launches virtual lab

    The Clinique Lab builds on the brand’s concept space at Macy’s in Herald Square, but with a virtual storefront. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 21, 2023
  • At the back of a runway, Jeremy Scott, wearing a white, t-shirt waves
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    Jeremy Scott exits creative director role at Moschino

    The American designer took over in 2013 and brought his signature sense of humor to the whimsical Italian luxury brand.

    By • March 21, 2023
  • Charlie Kamale, Shein
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    Legal battle heats up between fast fashion rivals Shein and Temu

    The lawsuit, which accused Temu of imitating Shein on social media and Google ads, highlights the tactics the companies have used to grow their brand recognition.

    By Natalie Schwartz • March 21, 2023
  • Gucci storefront.
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    Gucci launches resale and redesign initiatives

    The Italian luxury goods brand is deepening its relationship with resale platform Vestiaire, while parent company Kering says it will cut its greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2035.

    By • March 20, 2023