Fashion retailer Superdry has reportedly enlisted the services of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to provide counsel on potential debt-raising options, as disclosed weeks after the company issued a profit warning. Following its latest pre-Christmas trading report, where Superdry acknowledged facing challenges in the consumer retail market, the London-listed company is said to have sought financial advice from […]
TrusTrace, the provider of traceability and compliance solutions, has successfully secured a $24 million growth investment, with Circularity Capital leading the funding round. Previous investors, Industrifonden and Fairpoint Capital, also participated in the investment. The company stated that the funds will be utilized to accelerate its global ambitions, focusing on strengthening its presence in key […]
In 1985, Donna Karan introduced the world to ‘Seven Easy Pieces,’ which, for that inaugural season, included a bodysuit, a tailored jacket, a cashmere sweater, a dress, a leather jacket, a wrap skirt, and a white shirt. Amidst the excesses of the most flamboyant and indulgent decade of the twentieth century, the concept of a […]
Pre-Fall 2024 Trend Report: Key Colors, Fabrics, and Prints FASHION Pre-Fall 24 Key Trends Credits: Pre-Fall 24 Key Trends/Launchmetrics Spotlight Designers unveil their Pre-Fall collections from November to mid-January, marking the longest season for store buyers. This season has become pivotal for retailers, bridging the gap between Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer, offering commercial looks with a […]
Kim Kardashian is gearing up to make a return to the makeup scene with the upcoming launch of a new line of lip colors, liners, and eyeshadows under the Skkn brand umbrella. Named ‘Skkn by Kim Makeup,’ the new product lineup is set to debut on January 26, and a waitlist has been opened for […]
Swedish footwear brand Vagabond Shoemakers, owned by Marie Nilsson Peterzén and Mats Nilsson, is mirroring the approach of Patagonia by donating the company to the newly established Vagabond Shoemakers Foundation. The objective is to contribute to charitable projects over the long term. According to a press release from Vagabond, the brand’s ownership will now be […]
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, Mike Jeffries, is reportedly under FBI criminal investigation over accusations of sexually exploiting young male models at events organized worldwide. Jeffries, along with his British partner Matthew Smith, is also confronting a civil lawsuit alleging their involvement in a sex-trafficking operation, as per a BBC investigation. The inquiry involves federal […]
TORY BURCH, CAROLINA HERRERA, CINQ A SEPT, SANDY LIANG, CHRISTIAN SIRIANO, ULLA JOHNSON; SPOTLIGHT LAUNCHMETRICS; ADOBE. DESIGN: SASHA PURDY/STYLECASTER. SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Since the debate over skinny jeans, there appears to be an underlying online animosity between millennials and Gen Z. For the most part, the divide is trivial—many of the ’90s trends loved by millennials […]
Never disappointing its supporters, Sunnei continues to make headlines as one of the most notable brands at Milan Fashion Week Spring 2024. Their show featured a unique viewing space—a “judicial trial,” where fashion is freely discussed, and looks are evaluated on a 10-point scale. Although Milan Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2024 has concluded, the vibrant […]
In a significant move towards fostering sustainability in fashion design, environmental organization Parley for the Oceans is launching an investment arm dedicated to supporting material innovation. Collaborating with renowned brands like Adidas and Dior to transform plastic pollution into product components, Parley aims to offer enduring financial support to emerging startups that focus on addressing […]
