American luxury jeweler David Yurman opened on Thursday its latest flagship boutique in the heart of Miami’s Design District. David Yurman opens flagship boutique in Miami’s Design District. – David Yurman Designed under the creative leadership of president and chief creative officer Evan Yurman, the space is a collaboration with Italian architect Andrea Tognon and…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 1, 2025 The downfall of Liberated Brands in the United States sent shockwaves through the action sports industry. The company, which oversaw select product categories for several brands under the Boardriders umbrella—and more prominently managed the Volcom brand on behalf of Authentic Brands Group (ABG)—had its licensing agreements…
By Bloomberg Published May 1, 2025 Estée Lauder Companies Inc. expects to return to sales growth in 2026, even as it faces a sharper revenue decline than anticipated this year. The beauty group behind brands such as The Ordinary and Clinique forecasts an 8% to 9% drop in annual sales, deeper than Wall Street projections….
Fashion brands and retailers globally expect to raise their prices by as much as 20% on average as a consequence of US trade tariffs, according to new data from online wholesale specialist JOOR. JOOR The results of its recent Tariff Survey in which it gathered feedback from brands and retailers globally, showed the major impact of the…
Authentic Brands Group announced on Wednesday a new long-term licensing partnership with BR South Pacific for its action and outdoor sports brands across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific region. Quiksilver The brands represented in the new deal include Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element, VonZipper, Spyder and Volcom, according to a press release from the New York-based…
By Bloomberg Published May 1, 2025 Gildan Activewear Inc. kept its full-year guidance unchanged in the first quarter, saying it expects its low-cost apparel business to withstand a feared economic slowdown fueled by a trade war with the U.S. American Apparel The Montreal-based activewear manufacturer expects revenues to grow by mid-single digits in 2025 compared…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 30, 2025 Jennyfer, a French fast-fashion chain catering to teens and young women, has filed for court-ordered liquidation after four decades in business. The ruling came on April 30 from the Bobigny commercial court, following a request from company management due to persistent financial hardship. The decision had…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published April 30, 2025 Parisian haute couture ateliers are feeling the pinch. Negotiations are under way for the 2025 pay scales in the ‘Parisian couture’ professional category, which includes leading luxury houses and independent labels, most of them regularly showing their collections in Paris. The unions have however condemned inconsistencies in…
Lanvin Group’s full-year results came out on Wednesday following the earlier release of its revenue figures and the company said its profits dropped on the back of its overall sales fall. Lanvin Total company revenue (reported back in February) had dropped by 23% to €328.6 million. Lanvin revenue was down 26% at €82.7 million with…
The latest Lyst Index — for Q1 — is out and Loewe is the top brand having climbed three places during the January to March period. It beast last quarter’s winner Miu Miu into second place while Saint Laurent dropped one spot to number three this time. See catwalkLoewe – Spring-Summer2025 – Womenswear – France…