WVN Launches With Eco Focus on Responsibly Made Fashion
Approaching sustainable-clothing manufacturing with greater commitment, industry veteran Kate Fisher recently launched WVN through an eco mindset and appreciation for garment artistry.
Seaweed Yarn Maker AlgiKnit Launches Innovation Hub in North Carolina
New York–based startup AlgiKnit has announced the opening of its innovation hub in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.
Stitch Fix Predicts 2022 Styles and Shopping Trends in Inaugural Forecast Report
Stitch Fix, a leading online personalized-shopping company, has released its inaugural Style Forecast report, which reveals key trends for 2022 including a category called “Business Comfort” as the new workwear.
26Red Opens Flagship Store in New York City
Iconic '90s streetwear brand 26Red has opened its first flagship store since its 2021 resurgence under original founder, John Bernard.
Hyosung’s Fashion Design Center Introduces A/W ’22/’23 Textile Trends
The Fashion Design Center, an interactive fashion studio established by textile-solutions provider Hyosung, has released its new Autumn/Winter 2022/2023 textile trends, giving a sneak peek into what major brands will be using in their collections.
Forever 21 Launches at JCPenney Stores and Online
JCPenney has announced it has added Forever 21 to its portfolio of national fashion brands available at JCPenney stores nationwide and online.
Rakuten Reports Success With Personalized Rewards
In just a little over a year after its announcement, the Personalized Rewards platform by Rakuten has demonstrated success for both the e-commerce site and the retailers using its technology, the company recently reported.
Student Designers Afford a Glimpse Into the Next Generation of Menswear at LATTC
Among the categories on which students may focus during the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Gold Thimble Fashion Show, one area that is showing immense growth and ingenuity is menswear.
Gold Thimble Fashion Show at LATTC Showcases Fresh Designs
Now in its 68th year, the semiannual Gold Thimble Fashion Show at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College returned to campus on Dec. 10 to unveil the latest creations of the school’s student designers who comprised the Fall 2021 Gold Thimble class.
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KlearNow Raises $50 Million to Alleviate Global Supply-Chain Constraints
KlearNow, a logistics-as-a-service company founded in 2018, announced it has raised $50 million in new funding to provide supply-chain solutions that simplify and provide real-time cargo visibility.
Brikl Closes New Funding Round Aimed at Hypergrowth
E-commerce software platform Brikl announced it has secured additional funding from Saffelberg Investments.
Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Launches Scholarship Programs for HBCUs
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation announced a $2 million commitment to support scholarships for students at Morehouse College, Spelman College and 10 other historically Black colleges and universities through the United Negro College Fund.
Alpargatas Announces Strategic Investment in Rothy’s
Brazilian lifestyle brand Alpargatas S.A., and sustainable lifestyle brand Rothy’s Inc. have announced that Alpargatas will make a strategic investment in Rothy’s to fuel global growth and vertically expand.
Informa Markets Fashion Announces Edwina Kulego as VP of International and Business Development
Informa Markets Fashion, producer of industry trade-events Project, MAGIC, Coterie and Sourcing at MAGIC, has announced the appointment of Edwina Kulego as vice president of international and business development.
