Marimekko joins Adidas for new collab, uses Finnish firm’s logo for first time MarimekkoAdidas Marimekko x Adidas It uses the season’s hero Unikko print — the floral print first introduced in 1964 by Maija Isola — as well as the…
A.K.A Brands adds to board A.K.A. Brands announced on Monday the appointment of Sourav Ghosh to its board of directors, effective immediately. Instagram: @princesspollyboutique The San Francisco-based company said Ghosh is a seasoned finance executive and has more than two decades of…
Nautica re-enters UK, Europe market with online launch this week The Nautica Nautica Competition Focus Brands Group is handling the UK debut. The revamp for the master brand blends fashion with classic pieces, but it’s also relaunching the younger Nautica…
Two-thirds of garments made globally each year go to landfill – report To put the amount of clothing the world is sending to landfill into graphic perspective: it’s equivalent to the height of the Eiffel Tower every 16 seconds. Image:…
Nike talent, diversity and culture chief to leave Nike According to an internal memo obtained by the Financial Times, Mayo, who has held the chief diversity role since July 2020, will exit the company this summer – Nike According to…
Designer Brands sales lift on strong comps, D2C and wholesale Designer Brands Inc. announced on Wednesday revenues for the second quarter ending July 30 increased by more than 5%, on the back of continued strength in the company’s direct-to-consumer and wholesale…
Japan’s Teijin Frontier unveils recycling technology for polyester Translated by Roberta HERRERA The textile industrial group Teijin Frontier unveiled a new technology on May 24 that recycles dyed polyester fibers without reducing their quality. Currently, only 15% of the world’s…
Marquee Brands names Heath Golden chief commercial and strategy officer Marquee Brands Heath Golden – Marquee Brands The New York-based company said Golden will oversee the fashion lifestyle, motherhood, and Marquee Brands connect divisions, in a “newly created position devised to…
Metro Brands brings Canadian footwear brand Biion to India Metro Metro Brands brings Canadian footwear brand Biion to India – Biion – Facebook As part of the deal, Metro Brands will exclusively retail Biion footwear through their stores Metro, Mochi,…
Esprit unveils new brand mascot Recovering fashion retailer Esprit Joy the Dolphin – Esprit The company said the new initiative personifies its “essence in celebrating life, love, and togetherness. Dolphins are playful, charming, and intuitive, and are often associated with…
