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John Tighe: leading Men's Wearhouse's parent from bankruptcy to IPO
In August 2020, Tailored Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as pandemic lockdowns emptied offices and gutted demand for suits. The company announced plans to shut down up to 500 stores at the time. In July 2026, the same company — parent of Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore — publicly filed a...
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Ugg taps Muna for back-to-school campaign built around student creators
Ugg is launching its back-to-achool campaign on Wednesday, framing the category around creativity and self-expression rather than the traditional return-to-classroom message. The campaign features indie-pop band Muna alongside students and emerging creatives, positioning the season as the start of a new creative chapter rather than simply a...
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Sweden plans to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing and footwear from 2028
Sweden intends to ban PFAS, the group of chemicals nicknamed "forever chemicals", in clothing, footwear, cookware and other consumer goods from 2028, moving ahead of forthcoming European Union regulation, the Swedish government said on Wednesday, news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. The ban would cover clothing, footwear,...
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Kate Spade New York taps Movado Group for new global watch licensing partnership
Kate Spade New York has entered into a new global licensing agreement with Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV), naming the watch manufacturer as the designer, producer and distributor of Kate Spade New York timepieces worldwide. The partnership took effect July 1, with a new watch collection set to launch in spring 2027. The agreement hands Movado...
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Viktor&Rolf to mentor fashion design students at Istituto Marangoni Paris
Istituto Marangoni Paris has announced a major partnership with the Dutch house Viktor&Rolf for the 2026-2027 academic year. This immersive mentorship, structured as an Industry Project, connects emerging designers with the strategic and conceptual realities of a major global luxury brand. At a time when the fashion industry is questioning the...
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Mountain Dew and Wolverine collaborate on western boots
Beverage brand Mountain Dew and boot specialist Wolverine are releasing a strictly limited-edition, Americana-style western boot to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence. Only 50 pairs of the model, based on Wolverine's Wheatland boot, have been created, one for each US state, the two US brands announced on Monday. The boots are not...
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Preface Los Angeles announces fall/winter 2027/2028 denim forecast
Impact-driven event series Here|After will once again curate and produce the educational programming at Preface Los Angeles, the boutique fabric trend show taking place July 29–30 at 356 S. Mission Road in Los Angeles. The partnership builds on the two organizations’ first collaboration in January. Here|After, founded by Denim Dudes founder Amy...
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Louis Vuitton unveils new trophy trunk and capsule collection
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 final approaches, Parisian luxury house Louis Vuitton, the official supplier for the event, presented the new bespoke case designed to transport the trophy, along with a limited-edition luggage line. The synergy between high-level sport and luxury continues to strengthen. Following a tradition started at the 2010 World...
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Knix founder Joanna Griffiths steps down, Nicole Tapscott named president
Joanna Griffiths is stepping down from Knix, the Toronto-based intimates brand she founded in 2013, ending a 14-year run that took the company from digitally native startup to international omnichannel retailer. Chief commercial officer Nicole Tapscott will succeed her as president. The departure, first reported by The Globe and Mail and later...
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Olivier Rousteing appointed creative director of Rabanne
Rabanne has confirmed the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as its new creative director, marking one of the most closely watched leadership transitions in the luxury sector this season. The 40-year-old French designer succeeds Julien Dossena, who announced his departure on June 24, 2026 after a 13-year tenure at the Puig-owned house. “Joining...
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