Sean 'Diddy' Combs takes back control of Sean John brand
The rapper, producer and entrepreneur has reclaimed ownership of the lifestyle brand he founded in the late 90s with a $7.55 million bid at a bankruptcy auction held by Global Brands Group.
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![]( "PETA intensifies actions against luxury industry, takes aim at LVMH and Kering")
PETA intensifies actions against luxury industry, takes aim at LVMH and KeringPETA intensifies actions against luxury industry, takes aim at LVMH and Kering
The animal rights NGO has renewed its attacks against the two French luxury giants over the last few days, releasing videos denouncing conditions in the slaughterhouses of their...
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![]( "Skechers transitions to company-owned operations in the Philippines")
Skechers transitions to company-owned operations in the PhilippinesSkechers transitions to company-owned operations in the Philippines
The American footwear brand has announced that it has transitioned from its third-party distributor model in the Philippines and has set up a subsidiary through which it will manage its...
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![]( "Kyiv stakes its claim as a capital of fashion, art and culture")
Kyiv stakes its claim as a capital of fashion, art and cultureKyiv stakes its claim as a capital of fashion, art and culture
The city is using an innovative, multidisciplinary platform led by entrepreneur Sofia Tchkonia to showcase its culture to the world, revealing an art scene defined by vibrant, avant-garde...
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![]( "Forever 21 launches shop management simulator on Roblox")
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The American fashion retailer has become the latest brand to explore the metaverse via the online game sharing platform, launching Forever 21 Shop City, a game allowing users to try their...
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![]( "Sustainable footwear brand Rothy's receives strategic investment from Brazil's Alpargatas")
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The San Francisco-based brand specialized in recycled footwear is receiving investment from the Havaianas owner via a two-step transaction that will ultimately bring the Californian...
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![]( "Lee Jeans debuts virtual store")
Lee Jeans debuts virtual storeLee Jeans debuts virtual store
The denim label has unveiled its first virtual store, which allows consumers to visit and shop its European flagship from their own home, while also exploring the brand’s For A World That...
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![]( "Your Friends in New York reveals strategy and goals")
Your Friends in New York reveals strategy and goalsYour Friends in New York reveals strategy and goals
Three months after announcing the launch of YFINY with France's Kering, Jean-Raymond has given further details about how the platform is seeking to support and elevate the next generation...
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![]( "PVH and Bestseller team up with Ecovative to explore fashion potential of mushrooms")
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The partnership will allow the two groups to test out the innovations of the American materials company, which develops a range of solutions derived from mushrooms, including a leather...
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![]( "Hearst Luxury Collection calls on Ken Downing to lead new e-commerce platform")
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As the home of Elle, Esquire, and Harper’s Bazaar prepares to launch its own integrated e-commerce marketplace, the business has brought in the Neiman Marcus vet to head up the new...
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![]( "Première Vision New York gears up for January edition")
Première Vision New York gears up for January editionPremière Vision New York gears up for January edition
On January 18 and 19, the fashion trade show will host 109 exhibitors from 19 countries at NYC’s Center415, inviting visitors to discover trends for Spring/Summer 2023.
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![]( "Claire's appoints Kristin Patrick as new CMO")
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The youth-focused accessories retailer has announced the appointment of PespsiCo alum Kristin Patrick as its new CMO, a role on which she is already making her mark, via the brand’s...
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![]( "Unconventional footwear and unexpected collabs were top trends in 2021, says StockX")
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Online resale platform StockX has released a round-up of some of the hottest trends of the year, highlighting a boom in interest in non-conventional shoes and collaborations between...
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![]( "Victoria's Secret pushes forward with expansion in Europe in collaboration with Percassi")
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The lingerie brand is continuing its expansion in Europe through its partnership with Italy's Percassi, as it pursues its plan to double its retail network by 2025 and launches new...
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![]( "Rebag secures $33 million in Series E funding to fuel tech developments")
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The luxury resale platform announced on Wednesday that it has raised $33 million in a Series E funding round, bringing the company’s total funding up to $101 million as it plans further...
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![]( "Issue of Virgil Abloh's successor at Louis Vuitton sets rumor mill turning")
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Two weeks after the death of Virgil Abloh, the tabloids are putting forward their hypotheses about who could succeed the designer at the head of Louis Vuitton's menswear collections, with...
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![]( "NYC's SoHo welcomes slew of new luxury brands")
NYC's SoHo welcomes slew of new luxury brandsNYC's SoHo welcomes slew of new luxury brands
Already able to boast stores run by Dior, Loewe and Acne Studios, New York's SoHo neighborhood is experiencing a luxury boom, welcoming new boutiques from Ami, Bottega Veneta, Officine...
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![]( "Diesel to show for first time in Milan next February, alongside Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Dsquared2")
Diesel to show for first time in Milan next February, alongside Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Dsquared2Diesel to show for first time in Milan next February, alongside Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Dsquared2
The denim brand led by Glenn Martens will make its Milan Fashion Week debut in February, joining a womenswear calendar that will also see Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Dsquared2 show for...
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![]( "Vince posts 27% increase in Q3 sales")
Vince posts 27% increase in Q3 salesVince posts 27% increase in Q3 sales
The New York-based fashion group achieved net sales of $87.5 million in the third quarter, up 26.7% from $69.0 million in the same period in the previous year, as the company saw solid...
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![]( "Janie and Jack appoints new CEO to lead next chapter")
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Go Global Retail, which acquired Janie and Jack from Gap Inc. earlier this year, has big expansion plans for the brand and has tasked Linda Heasley with leading the company into its next...
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![]( "Nike tries to block Adidas Primeknit shoe imports to US")
Nike tries to block Adidas Primeknit shoe imports to USNike tries to block Adidas Primeknit shoe imports to US
As the two sportswear titans duke it out in court over their respective Flyknit and Primeknit technologies, Nike took its latest jab this week with an attempt to ban Primeknit products in...
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![]( "LVMH takes over remainder of eyewear joint venture Thélios")
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The French group has acquired the 49% stake held by Italian glasses maker Marcolin in Thélios, the joint venture founded by the two companies in 2017, thereby taking complete control of...
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![]( "Lululemon sales rise 30% in third quarter")
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The athletic wear company reported net revenue of $1.5 billion for the third quarter on Thursday, an increase of 30% from $1.1 billion in the same period in the previous year, despite...
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![]( "Balenciaga pushes the limits of reality with a 90s-inspired grunge collection")
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Following the success of its collab with The Simpsons, Balenciaga's next big screen adventure is a short film directed by Harmony Korine. A runway that never happened is the latest strike...
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![]( "Ralph Lauren unveils holiday experience and digital fashion collection on Roblox")
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The iconic American fashion brand is continuing its exploration of the metaverse with the creation of a holiday-themed experience and digital clothing collection on online games platform...
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![]( "Stitch Fix beats top and bottom-line expectations, disappoints with outlook")
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The San Francisco-based online styling service posted higher than expected revenue and a narrower than expected loss for the first quarter on Tuesday, but left analysts less than...
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![]( "Bright colors and pajamas set to be top trends in 2022, says Pinterest")
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The American website specialized in sharing inspiration has revealed a report outlining the top fashion trends for next year, with many developments looking to be shaped by the ongoing...
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![]( "Shinola parent company Bedrock Manufacturing appoints new CEO")
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The owner of Detroit-based watchmaker Shinola and Seattle-based outdoor apparel and accessories brand Filson announced on Tuesday that Awenate Cobbina will take over as CEO, effective...
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![]( "Louis Vuitton pays tribute to Virgil Abloh at boutiques")
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The windows of Louis Vuitton's flagship stores have been covered with colorful panels in tribute to Virgil Abloh, the house's menswear designer, who passed away on November 28 following a...
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![]( "Designer Brands sales growth driven by US retail in Q3")
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The Columbus, Ohio-based owner of the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company and Shoe Warehouse retail chains announced a year-over-year increase of 30.7% in its net sales for the...