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Drew Villani named global creative director for Timberland
Timberland, the US brand known for its iconic 'Premium 6 inch boots', has welcomed Australian designer Drew Villani as its new global creative director. With Villani's appointment, Timberland is looking to take a new artistic turn. As such, the VF Corporation-owned label has turned to Villani, hoping to leverage the designer's more than 10 years...
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Despite positive Q3, VF's Q4 outlook and dividend cut raise concerns
VF Corporation’s third quarter revenue was 2.8 billion dollars, up 2 percent driven by contributions from growth across regions with global strength at The North Face and Timberland brands, while Vans showcased a sequential improvement. The financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2025 ended December 28, 2024, were published today. VF’s...
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In Pictures: Brands slithering into the Lunar New Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and with it comes the Year of the Snake. In the zodiac, the reptilian animal is believed to be known for its intelligence, communication, perceptiveness and elegance. Ahead of the beginning of the new lunar calendar, January 29, FashionUnited looks at some of the most notable campaigns and collections helping to...
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Smartwool names new sales agency in Benelux
Smartwool, the sock and apparel brand based in Denver, Colorado, part of the VF Corporation, has appointed Ideavelop BV as its sales agency for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The move is part of VF strengthening its natural apparel portfolio in EMEA by building on Ideavelop’s 25-year partnership with sustainable merino wool brand...
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Now with a skate ramp: Vans redesigns flagship store in London
The US shoe and sportswear label Vans has reopened its flagship store in London’s West End with a new concept. The store at 214 Oxford Street, which first opened in 2019, is now all about skateboarding culture. A 200 square meter skate ramp made of Roman travertine is the eye-catcher of the interior, designed by Milan-based architecture firm...
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Fashion’s new peak? The North Face x Skims launch collab collection
A collaboration merging technical legacy of outdoor performancewear with the cultural cachet of celebrity-led fashion, The North Face and Skims have unveiled a collaboration designed to transition from ski slopes to après-ski lounges. The collection reimagines archival designs from The North Face, applying Skims’ signature form-fitting...
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Wrap up warm: How outerwear pop-ups are cocooning us in comfort and creativity
Outerwear brands have been turning up the heat recently with physical activations that transform shopping into an immersive sensory journey. These aren’t your average spots to try on jackets; they’re thoughtfully designed spaces where texture, storytelling, and emotion come to life. From Burberry’s tribute to British parks to The North Face’s...
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VF expects its transformation program to reduce debt and drive profitability
VF Corp. has announced the medium-term financial targets including adjusted operating margin of at least 10 percent, adjusted gross margin of at least 55 percent, adjusted SG&A as a percentage of revenue of 45 percent or lower and net leverage of 2.5x or below. Commenting on the update ahead of the company’s investor day, Bracken Darrell, VF...
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Wicked unveils fashion and beauty collabs ahead of film release
The highly anticipated film adaptation of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ is arriving in cinemas on November 22 and like with other movies in recent years, such as ‘Barbie the Movie’ and ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, the film release is being celebrated with movie-inspired clothing, beauty and homeware collaborations. Brands like H&M,...
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Spring/summer 2025: Fashion and sports collaborations to remember
Fashion Month concluded last week with a high-profile show at Disneyland Paris by Coperni, bringing to an end the spring/summer 2025 season at the 'Big 4' fashion cities - New York, Milan, London, and Paris - where both established brands and emerging designers alike took to the runways. While numerous trends have surfaced, the sportswear...
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Accent Group to distribute Lacoste and Dickies in Australia and New Zealand
Accent Group has announced its appointment as the exclusive distributor for Lacoste and Dickies in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) regions. The two brands are currently sold in ANZ through direct-to-consumer channels, online and owned stores and via wholesale – the former into department stores and other specialty retailers, while the latter...
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StockX trends: Asics, Adidas, and On fastest-growing sneaker brands
StockX, the global resale platform for sneakers, streetwear and collectables, has released its latest trend report ‘Big Facts: Brands Making Moves,’ revealing that brands on the rise, include Asics, Adidas, and On, while Denim Tears, Timberland, and Prada are among the brands that made the biggest jumps on the secondary market in 2024. Analysing...
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