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Emily Vannucci George returns to Marc Jacobs as DTC North America president

US apparel group G-III Apparel Group (G-III) has named Emily Vannucci George as president direct-to-consumer (DTC) North America, with a primary focus on Marc Jacobs. In her new role, Vannucci George will oversee the direct-to-consumer operations for US luxury brand Marc Jacobs across North America. The appointment marks a return to the brand,...

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Sweaty Betty reports 4.5 percent revenue growth while restructuring impacts profitability

UK activewear brand Sweaty Betty has published its financial statements for the 53-week period ended January 3, 2026, reporting revenue growth alongside reduced operating profits following a year of structural transformation. Turnover for the period rose 4.5 percent to 146.72 million pounds (194.40 million dollars), up from 140.42 million pounds...

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Gap unveils Roy Lichtenstein capsule for Whitney’s exhibition: 'Let the artwork do the talking'

Gap is launching a limited-edition collection with the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein and the Whitney Museum of American Art, timed to the opening week of the New York museum's exhibition “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New.” The collaboration is an opportunity to “bring together art, culture and self-expression in a way that felt authentic to Gap,” the...

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Elwood CEO Jackson Wirht on turning a discount brand into a streetwear hit

When Jackson Wirht and creative director Justin Saul bought Elwood Clothing in 2020, the skate label had been dormant twice and was leaning on heavy discounting. Their first change was a question. "We switched from the existing product strategy of 'will this sell' to 'will WE actually wear this'," Wirht told FashionUnited. That rule came with a...

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Podcast: Uniqlo's expansion strategy for growth in the USA and beyond

In this episode, host Danny Parisi sits down with Nico Cessot, Head of Marketing North America at Uniqlo, to break down the Japanese retailer’s aggressive brick-and-mortar and digital scaling strategy across the U.S. Cessot outlines how Uniqlo balances its low-SKU, high-volume "LifeWear" basic model with localized marketing campaigns and...

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Cherwell Collective hosts third annual sustainable fashion show at Blenheim Palace

Oxfordshire-based grassroots organization Cherwell Collective staged its third annual Sustainable Fashion Show at the Orangery at Blenheim Palace, serving as the local hub for Sustainable Fashion Week. The event presented over 50 runway looks constructed entirely from circular, upcycled, and sustainable materials to demonstrate practical...

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Metro Boutique brings Urban Outfitters' brand Iets Frans to Switzerland

Swiss fashion retailer Metro Boutique has added the streetwear brand Iets Frans to its product range, becoming its exclusive brick and mortar stockist in Switzerland. The label has been available online and in the retailer's stores since Saturday, Metro Boutique announced on Monday. To mark the launch, the company presented the collection with...

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Video: How Arc'teryx turned technical mountaineering gear into a 2 billion dollar luxury empire

Video: How Arc'teryx became a $2B+ luxury brand without intending to A report by The Wall Street Journal examines the commercial evolution of Arc’teryx, tracing how the specialized Canadian technical outerwear brand transformed into a global luxury status symbol valued at over $2 billion. Founded in 1989 as Rock Solid, the company established...

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Pandora opens regional headquarters in Singapore

Danish jewellery brand Pandora, officially opened its new regional headquarters in Singapore on October 2, 2026, marking a key milestone in its strategy to accelerate growth across Asia. The Singapore headquarters will oversee the brand’s Asia Cluster, covering a mix of owned-and-operated stores as well as distributor markets across the region....

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Innovative Eyewear prepares for Lucyd Aero launch amidst strong Q3 sales

US-based smart eyewear manufacturer Innovative Eyewear has reported preliminary unaudited net sales of approximately 1.04 million dollars for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. This represents an increase of approximately 55 percent compared to the third quarter of 2025 and marks the highest quarterly net sales in the company’s history....

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Former Deckers CEO Dave Powers joins Stoke Shoes as advisor and investor

US footwear brand Stoke Shoes, focused on everyday comfort and fit, has appointed Dave Powers, former president and chief executive officer of footwear company Deckers Brands, as an advisor and investor. Powers brings over four decades of experience building and scaling global footwear and retail businesses. He spent nearly 13 years at Deckers...

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Asos shares drop over 11 percent after reported cyberattack

Asos shares, traded under ticker ASC on the London Stock Exchange, have dipped more than 11 percent as of Tuesday at 12h20 GMT, following reports of a cyberattack. Thousands of Asos app users received a push notification titled “Asos Hacked” on Tuesday, accompanied by a message seemingly directed to the company’s management. “Dear Asos DPO and...