Lolë, a Montreal-based activewear brand, has acquired the footwear brand Sanuk from Deckers Brands, owner of Ugg, Teva and Hoka. Based in Southern California, 27-year-old Sanuk is known for its casual and laid-back footwear, particularly sandals and slip-ons.
British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger is breaking down barriers for Gen-Z minority students interested in working in the fashion industry. This comes as the job market for younger employees is increasingly more opaque, with fewer internships and early-stage jobs available, based on insights from the company.
This week, a look at Copenhagen Fashion Week as it comes to a close and the featured Scandi brands that are scaling their businesses. Also, investment rounds and executive moves.
Cosmetics giant Unilever is at the forefront of integrating technology into business operations, particularly in the beauty sector. The company has over 500 AI capabilities across its global business and recently launched several diagnostic and personalization tools to grab the early mover advantage in personalized skin care and shopping.
Von Dutch, the iconic Y2K brand known for its trucker hats and tees, is making a slow comeback aided by music artist Charli XCX and her viral song "Von Dutch."
Michelle Phan, the pioneering beauty influencer and founder of Em Cosmetics, has been instrumental in popularizing makeup tutorials on YouTube where she has 8.6 million followers. And she's leveraged her deep understanding of digital media to create a successful cosmetics brand.
This week, a look at the new Brunello Cucinelli AI site, plus a breakdown of Prada's earnings.
When it comes to sustainable innovation in the fashion industry, Jamie Gersch is leading the charge as the Chief Marketing Officer of Rothy's, the San Francisco-based footwear brand renowned for its eco-friendly practices. With a rich background in retail, including her tenure at Old Navy and Gap, Jamie brought a...
On July 18, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike experienced a technology outage that caused widespread disruption globally. The outage affected millions of Windows users, including banks, financial institutions and other businesses. Although the impact on the fashion sector was small, some brands were included in the mix, like Canadian footwear brand Aldo,...