Tag: apparel
An Innovative Factory Runs Into Sustainability’s Scalability Problem
At Epic Group’s newly built factory in Bhubaneswar, a city in east India, the machines hum a little...
How to Market a Hero Product
J.Crew’s rollneck sweater was everywhere this past autumn — and its omnipresence was by design. The brand made...
The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change
As fashion executives look ahead to 2026, they are contending with a fundamentally new reality. US tariffs have...
Levi’s Answer to an Increasingly Complex World: Simplify
Levi’s was off to a good start at the outset of 2025. It was growing gross margin alongside...
L’Oréal Will Start Work on Potential Armani Deal ‘Very Soon’, Says CFO
French cosmetics group L’Oréal will “definitely” look at an investment in Italian fashion group Armani and start working...
Amazon Cuts Seller Fees in Europe in Shein, Temu Price War
Amazon is cutting the fees it charges sellers in Europe as it responds to competition from marketplaces like...
Prada’s Versace Acquisition Closes, Now the Real Work Begins
MILAN — Prada Group on Tuesday officially took control of Versace, which, despite its global recognition, powerful place...
Human Made’s Share Price Jumps in IPO
Human Made had a strong first day as a public company.The Japanese streetwear label, which had priced its...
Trump’s Tariffs Have Already Rewired the Global Fashion Industry
After The State of Fashion 2026 report was finalised, the Supreme Court heard the US tariffs case, and...
How to Survive Menswear’s Sameness Epidemic
Minimalism is all the rage in menswear — no matter where it’s designed.Whether it’s coming from Japanese brands...
US Retail Sales Are Proving Resilient While Risks Mount
Economists expect a 0.4 percent increase in sales after the 0.6 percent gain a month earlier, based on...
Paul Costelloe, Personal Designer to Princess Diana, Dies at 80
Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, personal designer to the late Princess Diana who became a fixture at London...