Allbirds’ Sales Dip Continues in 2024, Losses Narrow
Allbirds’ revenue dropped 28 percent year over year to $39 million in the first quarter of the year as demand for its sneakers remains weak, the company reported on Wednesday.
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How to Bring a Personal Touch to PR
DH-PR founder Daisy Hoppen, who is celebrating 10 years in business this year, built an agency that represents some of the most interesting creatives on the London Fashion Week calendar. Now, she’s evolving the business as she navigates a more challenging and competitive PR landscape.
How to Bring a Personal Touch to PR
DH-PR founder Daisy Hoppen, who is celebrating 10 years in business this year, built an agency that represents some of the most interesting creatives on the London Fashion Week calendar. Now, she’s evolving the business as she navigates a more challenging and competitive PR landscape.
In London, Plasticine and Messy Dressing
Susie Lau reports from the first half of London Fashion Week: JW Anderson, Roksanda, Molly Goddard and more.
Nina Ricci and Ann Demeulemeester: Two Debuts, Two Challenges
Designers Harris Reed and Ludovic De Saint Sernin both bring next-generation, gender-fluid sensibilities to storied European houses. But the missions they face couldn’t be more different.
The Spirit of Westwood
From Harris Reed to Matty Bovan, there was a whiff of Dame Vivienne in the opening days of London Fashion Week, writes Susanna Lau.
In Critical Season for London, Creativity Prevails
From Harris Reed to Molly Goddard to JW Anderson, creativity and a growing sense of camaraderie ran through the first three days of London Fashion Week, writes Susanna Lau.
How London Fashion Week Soldiered On
Emerging labels made tough choices and quick pivots in order to stage their shows after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Here Come the ‘ZEOs’: Inside Edelman PR’s New Gen-Z Project with Harris Reed
The world’s biggest PR firm and consultancy tapped the gender-fluid designer Harris Reed to help lead its “Gen Z Lab,” part-consultancy, part-data hub, to better understand the next generation of consumers.
Harris Reed and Alok Vaid-Menon on Fashion’s Gender Fluid Future
The breakout Central Saint Martins graduate and performance artist and designer discuss ways the industry can commit to a de-gendered future.
Company Snapshot
The Central Saint Martins grad has been creating buzz for his gender fluid designs and was appointed as Creative Director of Nina Ricci in September 2022.
The News in Brief
Shopify Falls on Surprise Loss, Hit From Logistics Unit Sale
After rallying more than 120 percent last year, Shopify shares have struggled this year after the company had projected higher operating costs than expected for this quarter.
Boohoo Dives Into Debt as Losses Soar to £160 Million and Sales Slump
The online fashion specialist said it had built up net debts of £95m in the year to the end of February – down from almost £6m of net cash a year before – after losses widened 76 percent to £160 million.
Levi Strauss Ends Lawsuit Against Italy’s Brunello Cucinelli Over Trademarked Tab
Levi notified a federal judge in Oakland, California on Tuesday that it was dismissing the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again. Settlement talks began shortly after Levi sued in January.
Puma Returns to Sales Growth in Americas Despite ‘Volatile’ Market
Demand for retro shoe styles such as 'terrace' has helped boost sales of sportswear brands like Puma and its rival Adidas at a time when the sector has been hit by weaker consumer demand and excess stocks.
Tylenol Maker Kenvue Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates, to Cut 4% Jobs
Kenvue beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, and said it would cut 4% of its global workforce amid the Tylenol and Band-Aid maker’s efforts to expand its key brands.
Richemont Acquires Italian Jeweller Vhernier
Vhernier is small but Richemont has a history of turning small brands into success stories
TikTok Sues US Government to Block Divest-or-Ban Law
The company has argued that the law will stifle free speech and hurt creators and small business owners who benefit economically from the platform.