Avirex and Patrick join Focus Brands portfolio UK-based distribution firm Focus Brands has added to its global portfolio, acquiring the licences for American military apparel brand Avirex, and French sportswear brand Patrick. Avirex They join sport apparel brand EllesseNautica The…
H&M focuses on future growth as sales and profits soar H&M H&M The quarter’s net sales in local currencies increased by 11% and were up 8% in SEK at SEK56.8 billion (€5.4bn). Gross profit rose 14% to SEK31.3 billion with…
Wales Bonner enchants Pitti Uomo with her culturally diverse fashion Translated by Nicola Mira On Tuesday evening, Wales Bonner A Wales Bonner look for Spring/Summer 2023 – Ph Giovanni Giannoni To unveil her menswear and womenswear collection for the Spring/Summer…
American Eagle Outfitters closes Tmall store American Eagle OutfittersTmallAlibaba American Eagle Outfitters Inc closes Tmall store. – American Eagle Outfitters Inc The company opened its Tmall flagship store with an American Eagle and Aerie Still, just last year Andrew McLean,…
Danish fashion fair CIFF appoints new director Translated by Roberta HERRERA The Copenhagen International Fashion FairForum Sofie Dolva, new director of the Danish platform – CIFF “CIFF has a truly unique opportunity to drive change through community. CIFF is so…
Clarks enters the metaverse for first time UK footwear brand Clarks Clarks Built around its key kids’ Cica sneaker, the new Cicaverse initiative will “celebrate one of the brand’s most iconic, unisex childrenswear styles and inspire a whole new generation…
Timberland unveils full circular shoe, expands take-back program Timberland Timberland unveils full circular shoe, expands take-back program. – Timberland The Timberloop Trekker City Hiker was specifically designed for circularity with an outsole that can be easily removed and disassembled for…
Thinking Mu recruits David Meire as board member, targets €20 million by 2024 Translated by Roberta HERRERA Thinking Mu was founded as a sustainable fashion brand, a groundbreaking concept for the time period, by Pepe Facade of Thinking Mu’s store…
Abercrombie & Fitch launches activewear brand YPB U.S. apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch launches activewear brand YPB. – Abercrombie & Fitch Dubbed ‘YPB’, which is an acronym for ‘Your Personal Best’, the brand aims to empower customers…
French couturier Michel Goma dies Translated by Nicola Mira French couturier Michel Goma died on April 18 2022, aged 90. He was buried on April 22 in his native village of Moncrabeau, in south-west France. Michel Goma – DR Goma…
