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Hollister partners with Crocs for limited-edition collection

American teen retailer Hollister has partnered with footwear brand Crocs to create a limited-edition, collaborative collection for fall. The Hollister x Crocs Dream Drop collection features matching Hollister fleece sets and Crocs’ signature clog for men and women. The women’s option includes a set made from Hollister Feel Good fabric in lilac...

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Urban Outfitters partners with Levi's for second On Rotation in-store experience

Urban Outfitters has partnered with denim brand Levi’s to launch the second season of its immersive in-store experience, On Rotation. An ever-evolving retail concept, the new destination offers a mix of Levi’s iconic styles through the lens of UO’s unique perspective. Available online and in five select Urban Outfitters locations until September...

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Bath & Body Works to offer its products in more than 600 college campuses nationwide

Bath & Body Works is going where its consumers are this fall - college. The personal care and home fragrance retailer is testing a new distribution strategy to reach younger shoppers and is now selling products in more than 600 campus stores. Launching right in time for the back-to-school season, the rollout marks the first time the retailer has...

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G2 and Smiley tap into Gen Z’s gaming-fashion nexus with collab

In an era where digital identity holds as much sway as physical presence, esports giant G2 Esports and the iconic pop symbol Smiley have joined forces to launch a limited-edition capsule collection targeting a generation where gaming and fashion increasingly overlap. The collaboration marks a first for Smiley, both in the esports space and in...

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New Stitch Fix research highlights challenges of summer workwear dress codes

With temperatures hitting over 100 degrees Fahrenheit this week, the urge to wear a slip dress or flipflops to work increases, until traditional office dress codes come to mind, that is. A recent survey from Creative Access, a diversity and inclusion social enterprise, underscores this uncertainty when it comes to summer workwear: 82 percent of...

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Pacsun launches new premium menswear line: Field of Study by Pacsun

Californian lifestyle brand Pacsun has launched a new premium menswear line under the name Field of Study by Pacsun. Described as a "refined extension of the brand's core identity," the new line is inspired by elevated daywear favored by California's elite and upper class. Pacsun launches new premium menswear line: Field of Study by Pacsun...

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Gen Z reintroduced by Future Snoops

Future Snoops’ Gen Z Reintroduced reveals that age-based consumer groups only share about 10 percent of the same wants, tastes, dislikes, and purchasing habits. Generation Z are digital natives with imagery and information at their fingertips and popular culture literacy that makes them challenging to pin down. Unlike their Millennial...

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Cleats for the streets: is this the peak of the football trend?

Football boots are making a major comeback as Gen Z ventures onto the streets in cleated footwear. What’s driving this trend? Experts from Adidas and Zalando offer some insights. Football is once again playing a prominent role in fashion, influencing not only streetwear but also designer collections. Football shirts have become wardrobe staples,...

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Pinterest forecasts a boho revival and digital detox for Summer 2025

Pinterest’s 2025 Summer Trend Report signals a seasonal pivot towards rustic minimalism, nostalgia-fuelled fashion, and nature-led lifestyle choices, as digital-weary consumers—led by Gen Z—embrace tactile aesthetics and conscious escapes. The platform’s internal data reveals a dramatic uptick in searches for “digital detox” (+72 percent) and...

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Urban Outfitters continues to elevate its retail experience for Gen Z with "UO Haul" launch

Urban Outfitters continues to invest in elevating its retail experience for Gen Z through the launch of its latest omnichannel campaign, "UO Haul." Described as a "360-degree customer experience designed to support students through one of the most defining chapters of their lives," the new campaign centers on Gen Z's currently graduating,...

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Podcast: Outfits that both Millenials and Gen Z can agree on

This week's "Nothing to Wear" episode features the host, in conversation with social media star Liv James, exploring matching sets, sheer skirts, and the ongoing fashion debate between Gen Z and millennials. They challenge the notion of age-related clothing restrictions and discuss how both generations can find inspiration in each other's style.

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How fashion brands can win in the age of infinite scrolling

The rise of short-form content has fundamentally reshaped consumer behavior, presenting both challenges and opportunities for fashion brands vying for attention in an oversaturated digital landscape. Cristiano Winckler, from Somebody Digital, shares with FashionUnited how brands can navigate this reality and leverage scrolling habits to their...