Abercrombie & Fitch drops collaboration collection with Harlem’s Fashion Row participant Nicole Benefield Abercrombie & Fitch In a first for the retailer, the collaboration involves tapping Nicole Benefield, a designer who bowed at the agency known not only for its…
Natalie Portman could arguably be credited with inventing balletcore after she played a tormented prima ballerina in the 2010 thriller Black Swan. She even won the best actress award for the role at the Oscars that year. It’s been a…
Chico’s FAS to be acquired by Sycamore Partners Chico’s FAS, Inc. announced on Thursday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Chico’s FAS to be acquired by Sycamore Partners. – Chico’s…
Bain eyes Varsity Brands cash-out at $6 billion-plus valuation By Reuters Bain Capital Varsity Brands Bain Varsity Brands generates more than $400 million in 12-month earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, the sources added, asking not to be identified…
Australia’s Frankie4 opens U.S. headquarters, debuts Seattle store Australian fashion podiatric footwear company Frankie4 opened its official U.S. headquarters this month, coinciding with the launch of its first retail location in the region, opting for Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Inside the…
Adidas and Puma eye chances in soccer’s fashion moment By Reuters API Sportswear brands like AdidasPumaWorld Cup Reuters With celebrities like Kim Kardashian “The love-in between football and fashion is only just beginning,” said Richard Busby, CEO at sponsorship consultancy…
Dove and Nike launch ‘Body Confident Sport’ program DoveNike Dove partners with Venus Williams and young athletes to celebrate the launch of Body Confident Sport. – Dove New research from the partnership reveals that 45% of teenage girls worldwide drop…
TJ Maxx parent sees downbeat holiday earnings as higher costs weigh By Reuters TJX Cos forecast current-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, signaling that spiraling costs were weighing on the off-price retailer’s margins even as it saw steady…
CIFF x Revolver to hold its second joint edition from January 31 to February 2 Translated by Roberta HERRERA After the successful organization of the first joint CIFF x Revolver CIFF x Revolver to hold its winter edition from January…
Skechers to ‘vigorously defend’ against Nike’s patent lawsuit SkechersNike Skechers to “vigorously defend” against Nike’s patent lawsuit. – Skechers The legal battle was launched in the California federal court on November 6, with Nike accusing Skechers of infringing on its…
