Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
Coterie New York ongoing evolution under vice president, Purvi Kanji
With buyers and retailers on the hunt for newness and novelty in what can only be described as uncertain times, how has Coterie New York managed to evolve with the times and deliver freshness from its exhibitors to its attendees? Coterie New York returned to the Javits Center last week, welcoming a steady stream of buyers and exhibitors. Running...
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Lululemon names Lewis Hamilton is latest ambassador
Canadian activewear brand Lululemon has named seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton as its newest brand ambassador. From February 25 onwards, Lululemon will provide apparel and accessories for Hamilton's training, recovery, and lifestyle needs while working together with the driver on future design and global advocacy work....
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H&M Foundation supports Ellen MacArthur’s circular Fashion ReModel with$15 million
The H&M Foundation, the non-profit organization from the Swedish fashion giant, has given 15.4 million dollars to the Fashion ReModel, a demonstration project that seeks to offer viable commercial alternatives to producing new garments by showcasing how revenue can be generated through rental, repair, resale, and remake models. A philanthropic...
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Spanx launches debut shapewear collection with Supima cotton
Women's lifestyle and shapewear brand Spanx has launched its first shapewear collection made from Supima cotton. Created in response to customer demand, the collection includes a curated assortment of Spanx's best-selling shapewear styles made from Supima cotton. Characterized by its extra-long fibers, which create softer, smoother, and more...
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NRF warns of consumer impact of reciprocal US tariffs
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order implementing a reciprocal tariff policy, meaning that any tariffs imposed on US goods by other countries will be matched equally, leading to a wave of fresh concerns being raised, including some by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Signed last Thursday, the policy applies to tariffs and...
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Caleres to acquire Stuart Weitzman from Tapestry Inc. for $105 million
Tapestry, Inc., the parent company of several leading accessories and lifestyle brands, including Coach and Kate Spade New York, has announced the sale of its Stuart Weitzman brand to Caleres, a portfolio of consumer footwear brands, for 105 million dollars in cash today. Caleres stated that it aims to fund the acquisition through the company’s...
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3 Take Aways from New York Fashion Week, Fall/Winter 2025
Although New York Fashion Week usually heralds the start of a consecutive month-long stint of runway shows that take over the big four, this Fall/Winter 2025 season saw the city stand alone, so to speak. While the other three fashion capitals - London, Milan, and Paris - agreed to shift back their dates a week to reflect the later menswear and...
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Bode Rec. makes runway debut at the inaugural GQ Bowl in New Orleans
As the fashion industry continues to take over New York during New York Fashion Week, a small segment of insiders traded the streets of the city for the lanes of New Orleans. Not to attend the Super Bowl NFL game mind you, but to attend the inaugural GQ Bowl and the first Bode. Rec runway show. A model walks the runway during the Bode Rec....
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Puma slows Chinese imports as imposed US tariffs take effect
Puma is sourcing more and more from suppliers in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam for the US market as the trade war between China and the United States intensifies, according to Arne Freundt, CEO. The CEO of the German sportswear brand revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that it is sourcing approximately 10 percent of the footwear...
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PETA launches first PETA-approved fishnets tights
Animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has launched its first and so far, the only PETA-approved fishnet tights. Launched just ahead of Valentine’s Day, all proceeds from the same fishnet tights will be used to fund PETA’s mission to raise awareness surrounding the plight of fishing. “They’re eye-catching,...
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