H&M expands size offering in the U.S. Sweden’s H&M Tess Holliday (right) – Courtesy The fast-fashion giant said the expanded offering recognizes “the industry-wide challenges that prohibits size inclusive change,” adding it is “taking steps to make the brand more inclusive…
The kimono in all its guises on show at the Quai Branly Museum in Paris Translated by Nicola Mira From haute couture to pop culture. The kimono has been the garment of courtesans and samurai, of pop stars like David…
Bloomingdale’s opens Bloomie’s concept store in Seattle U.S. department store chain Bloomingdale’s announced on Wednesday its entry into Seattle with the opening of a Bloomie’s concept store, bringing the retailer’s smaller format store to the west coast. Bloomingdale’s opens Bloomie’s…
Ralph Lauren launches Cradle to Cradle certified sweater, recycling program Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren launches Cradle to Cradle certified sweater, recycling program. – Ralph Lauren The crewneck sweater launches through Ralph Lauren’s Men’s Purple Label and Women’s Collection brands, and…
WeJump, Panafrica’s incubator, joins forces with Who’s Next Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Launched in June 2021, WeJump (originally named Impact), the brand incubator created by the founders of eco-responsible sneaker brand Panafrica, will take its first steps next month at…
Wolverine places Sweaty Betty under new leadership, reveals UK job cuts Wolverine Sweaty Betty The British activewear brand, which Wolverine acquired in August 2021, will now be overseen by the company’s international group president, Isabel Soriano. “Bringing Sweaty Betty “Our regional…
Levi Strauss warns of margin decline in 2023 as promotions, costs bite By Reuters Levi Strauss & Co Levi Strauss The company, which topped quarterly results estimates but maintained its annual revenue and profit forecast, said its full-year gross margin…
Columbia posts record Q4, annual sales on strong namesake brand growth Columbia Courtesy The Portland, Oregon-based company said quarterly net sales increased 4% (8% constant-currency) to $1.7 billion from $1.1billion for the comparable period in 2021. Net income, however, decreased 20% to…
Emerging labels centre-stage at Parisian shows Tranoï, Sphère, Woman Translated by Nicola Mira In parallel with Paris’ Women’s Fashion Week, which opened with the show by the French Fashion Institute’s most recent graduation class on Monday February 27, a number…
Bloomingdale’s launches Aqua, Kristopher Brock collaboration Bloomingdale’s announced on Monday the launch of a limited-edition collection with the retailer’s best-selling brand, Aqua, and American fashion designer, Kristopher Brock. Bloomingdale’s launches Aqua & Kristopher Brock Collection. – Bloomingdale’s Dubbed ‘Love You More’, the…
