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Xu Zhi Expands Into Menswear, Partners with JD.com

15 February 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The buzzy designer is gearing up to launch menswear, his first standalone show in Shanghai and a savvy new partnership with China's largest retailer.

Xu Zhi Expands Into Menswear, Partners with JD.com

The buzzy designer is gearing up to launch menswear, his first standalone show in Shanghai and a savvy new partnership with China's largest retailer.

This Eco-Luxury Label Is Backed by ‘The Patagonia of Jeans’

15 February 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

This Eco-Luxury Label Is Backed by ‘The Patagonia of Jeans’

Stockholm-founded Bite Studios is challenging the fashion industry’s approach to sustainability and has received a minority investment from Nudie Jeans.

Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names CFO, Revlon Appoints CEO

14 February 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Moda Operandi taps Kristina Salen for chief financial officer, while Revlon hires its first female chief executive.

Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names CFO, Revlon Appoints CEO

This week, Moda Operandi taps Kristina Salen for chief financial officer, while Revlon hires its first female chief executive.

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US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall the Most in Nine Years

14 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

14 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

The broad weakness across most sectors adds to signs that US economic growth is cooling from prior quarters.

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US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall the Most in Nine Years

The broad weakness across most sectors adds to signs that US economic growth is cooling from prior quarters.

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Canada Goose Boosts Outlook After Quarter Results Beat Estimates

14 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

14 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

The company boosted its forecast for the year after sales climbed a better-than-expected 50 percent to $301 million, showing flagship stores and online lured in more shoppers for its premium winter clothing.

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Canada Goose Boosts Outlook After Quarter Results Beat Estimates

The company boosted its forecast for the year after sales climbed a better-than-expected 50 percent to $301 million, showing flagship stores and online lured in more shoppers for its premium winter clothing.

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Puma Upbeat for 2019 as New Styles Prove Popular

14 February 2019 • By Reuters

14 February 2019 • By Reuters

Puma is growing faster than its bigger German rival Adidas and market leader Nike, helped by savvy social media campaigns and partnerships with celebrities like Selena Gomez.

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Puma Upbeat for 2019 as New Styles Prove Popular

Puma is growing faster than its bigger German rival Adidas and market leader Nike, helped by savvy social media campaigns and partnerships with celebrities like Selena Gomez.

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew

14 February 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

14 February 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew

Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.

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The Designer Behind Balenciaga’s Triple S Launches New Line

14 February 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

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The Designer Behind Balenciaga’s Triple S Launches New Line

David Tourniaire-Beauciel wants to mix European design with athletic technology and appeal to a comfort-driven consumer looking for an alternative to luxury sneakers.

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Inside the Levi’s IPO

13 February 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Inside the Levi’s IPO

The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.

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Prada Mounts Diversity Council as Brands Face Blackface Backlash

13 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

13 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

African-American artists Theaster Gates and Ava DuVernay will chair a group created to 'elevate voices of colour' and advise on diversity issues.

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Prada Mounts Diversity Council as Brands Face Blackface Backlash

African-American artists Theaster Gates and Ava DuVernay will chair a group created to 'elevate voices of colour' and advise on diversity issues.