Business|CEO Interview

Natalie Levy: How the CEO rebuilt Aéropostale and Lucky Brand

Natalie Levy arrived at Aéropostale in 2017 as president and chief merchandise officer, just two months after the company had been removed from a 243.3 million dollar bankruptcy sale. She was the first executive hire brought in to rebuild the brand, which was known at the time for selling mainly logo T-shirts and fleece for young consumers. She...

loading...

Member
Fashion|In Pictures

Allotment-Core: SS27 ready-to-wear trend prediction

With less than a month until the "Big Four" SS27 runway season kicks off, a fresh home-and-garden aesthetic is taking root. Dubbed ‘allotment-core,’ this emerging trend steps up as the natural successor to ‘Coastal Grandma’ and ‘Cottagecore.’ The look defines itself through breathable linen, crisp cotton, and intricate crochet pieces—all...

loading...

Business|CEO Interview Member

Beyond vague claims: Oeko-Tex CEO on the importance of evidence-based sustainability

Fashion has spent years promoting sustainability through collections, labels and broad claims, but growing regulatory scrutiny and high-profile greenwashing accusations are now making brands more reluctant to talk publicly about their environmental progress. This phenomenon has been dubbed ‘greenhushing’, a concept that isn’t new, but is...

loading...

BusinessMember

The high cost of the perfect look: rethinking hazardous chemicals in denim finishing

Denim finishing illustrates the severe structural friction within the textile industry, where high-speed fast-fashion cycles and evolving design demands clash with resource-heavy manufacturing, complex chemistry, and fragmented supply chains. Unlike standard apparel, denim relies on post-construction finishing—such as washing, bleaching, and...

loading...