Kurt Geiger expands Academy program to connect diverse young talents and the fashion industry 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.
Fashion Briefing: How Copenhagen Fashion Week brands are overcoming industry challenges 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.
Unilever’s investments in consumer-facing AI tools are paying off 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.
Recently relaunched Von Dutch is getting a boost from Charli XCX 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 on transitioning from influencer to entrepreneur: ‘Trust your instincts and learn from failure’ 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.
Luxury Briefing: Brunello Cucinelli’s new AI site amasses over 10,000 daily queries This week, a look at the new Brunello Cucinelli AI site, plus a breakdown of Prada's earnings.
Rothy’s CMO Jamie Gersch on opening 6 stores in 3 months 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...
How fashion brands can safeguard from tech outages like CrowdStrike’s 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,...
The next creative director at Tom Ford: Another man in fashion’s top role? During Ermenegildo Zegna Group's second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, CEO Ermenegildo Zegna hinted at the upcoming appointment of a new creative director for Tom Ford. "The man that will lead the artistic direction, the creative direction, will have a strong know-how of the women and will be able to develop...