Choose your location
WWD
Macy’s Executive Gives Progress Report on Retailer’s Business Initiatives
In this special “Chat Box” episode, part of a series of executive spotlights for RetailRx community hub, WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Adrian Mitchell, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Macy’s.Macy's Launches Summer's Greatest Hits Campaign With Song Performed by R&B Artist Amber Mark Mitchell shares insights into the retailer’s “A Bold New Chapter” strategic plan, the progress being made and what the future holds for the renowned department store. CLICK HERE to listen to the episode.Fashion Drives Father's Day Sales for Retailers CLICK HERE to visit the RetailRx website.Macy's Inc. Posts Q1 Sales and Profit Declines but Cites Early Success in Strategic Maneuvers
European Commission Fines IFF 15.9 Million Euros for Antitrust Inspection Obstruction
PARIS — The European Commission has fined International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. and International Flavors and Fragrances SAS 15.9 million euros for obstructing an antitrust inspection in 2023.Target Just Released the Next TikTok-Viral Stanley Cup Inspired by Top Beauty Trends “The commission found that during the inspection, a senior employee of IFF intentionally deleted WhatsApp messages exchanged with a competitor,” the European Commission said in a statement released Monday. As previously reported, in early March 2023, the commission carried out unannounced inspections on the world’s four largest fragrance and flavors suppliers — Firmenich, Givaudan, Symrise and IFF — as part of an investigation...
Fanatics Inks Deal With Juventus to Oversee Merchandising, Stores
Fanatics is extending its reach within the soccer world. The digital sports platform has inked a deal with Juventus, the popular Italian soccer club, that covers e-commerce, retail, manufacturing and licensing. Financial terms were not disclosed but Fanatics will become the main licensee for the club’s merchandise portfolio globally, operating from its headquarters in Italy, until the end of the 2034-35 season. Juventus, the most successful club in Italian soccer, is known for its black and white striped jersey.
Taakk Men’s Spring 2025: Go East, Western Clothing
For Taakk designer Takuya Morikawa, the Japanese philosophy of reinterpreting foreign elements rather than adopting them wholesale is something he hopes to perpetuate. After all, that’s how Japan’s fashion luminaries of the 1980s and ‘90s wowed the world, in his opinion. One of Morikawa’s signatures is textile...
EU Council’s Anti-greenwashing Bid Poses ‘Risk of Injustice,’ Farmers Say
More than 900 farmers and farmer alliances from around the world have signed a letter to the European Council expressing their overwhelming concern that the environmental footprint-substantiating methodology underpinning its proposed green claims directive “unfairly” favors synthetic and fossil fuel-derived materials over natural fibers, posing what they say is a “significant risk of injustice” to those whose livelihoods depend on the production of the latter.
Why EPR for Textiles Is Critical to a Truly Circular Fashion Economy
Mandatory fee-based extended producer responsibility policies may be necessary to forge a circular economy for textiles, but not all schemes are created equal, according to a new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. To put it another way, there is good EPR and there is bad EPR, the sustainability nonprofit...
Majority of Companies Say They’re Not Ready for ESG Regulations
New ESG regulations are taking hold in the EU, but the vast majority of businesses say they feel underprepared to meet mounting sustainability standards. A new study from global intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM revealed that a whopping 84 percent of Europe-based corporations and 82 percent of regional investors don’t feel confident in their ability to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which was signed into law recently.
Is Fashion Missing Organic Cotton’s Bigger Picture?
Organic cotton’s time may have come, as the subtitle of the Organic Cotton Accelerator’s latest report declares, but moving the fiber from a niche product to the status quo isn’t without its hurdles. Thanks, in part, to the rise of organic food, the idea of cotton grown...
The Untapped Potential of Next-gen Materials
Early industry players set their sights on creating next-gen leather. In fact, nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of material innovation companies are focused on alternative leathers. But what about the other animal materials? Per the Material Innovation Initiative, or (MII), the next-gen market share for these fibers is less than 1...
Ambercycle Partners With MAS Holdings to Scale Cycora
MAS Holdings has entered into a three-year offtake agreement with Ambercycle to scale textile-to-textile regeneration. The partnership will see the Sri Lanka conglomerate use the Los Angeles-based material sciences company’s regenerated polyester, Cycora, to boost production capabilities. Per the agreement, MAS Holdings will reserve the capacity to utilize Cycora for their customer partners, enabling Ambercycle to “expedite” its efforts to reach commercial-scale production. The collaboration also aligns with MAS Holding’s “Plan for Change” sustainability strategy, supporting one of the plan’s primary goals of deriving 50 percent of its revenue from sustainable products by 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Lemme’s Latest Candy-like Supplement Format Has Arrived
Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s Lemme is betting on a new supplement format. On Thursday, the brand is launching its bestselling Lemme Curb in a mixed berry-flavored soft chew for $30 on its website. Since its inception the Lemme team has been focused on format innovation, launching gummies, capsules, tinctures and,...
Textile-to-textile Recycling Is a $1.5 Billion Opportunity in the U.S.
Done right, textile-to-textile recycling in the U.S. could unlock a $1.5 billion economic opportunity, a new report says. The problem is that clothing is currently being disposed of wrong. Just 15 percent of the 17 million tons of textile waste the country generates is currently recovered, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, with a whopping 85 percent winding up in landfills or incinerators.
Ambercycle Teams With Corn-based Spandex-maker Hyosung
Days after entering a three-year offtake agreement with Sri Lanka’s MAS Holdings, Los Angeles textile-to-textile recycling upstart Ambercycle has forged another offshore partnership. The group announced Wednesday that it’s teaming with Seoul-based Hyosung TNC to introduce its signature creation, Cycora, into the manufacturer’s supply chains. The regenerated polyester is...
Cocooning, Enveloping Yarns Dominate Fall 2025 Collections, as Spinners Face Luxury Slowdown Pinch
MILAN — Euphoria’s over. The stellar post-pandemic performance of the luxury and fashion sectors has weakened significantly since the last quarter of 2023 and spinners are feeling the pressure as they cope with slower demand. This is the consensus among 142 industry operators, 16 of which hail from...
Chloé Debuts Art Project Based on Female Empowerment
WOMEN IN FOCUS: Chloé’s flagship on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris is displaying eight large-scale paintings by Danish artist Mie Olise Kjærgaard, debuting an initiative dubbed Chloé Arts.South Korean Brand System Opens First Flagship in Paris, With Big Global Retail Ambitions Chemena Kamali, creative director of Chloé, said the crux of the project is exalting “female accomplishment.” “It’s really about bringing attention to incredible women who — no matter what field they work in — deserve a platform for their voice to be heard, for their work to be seen,” she said in an interview. Chloé added that the program is designed to...
Akris Is Dressing Dancers for John Neumeier’s Last Ballet
LET’S DANCE: Some designers can’t resist stiff fabrics. Albert Kriemler can, adamant that people must be able to move freely in clothes — ballet dancers included.British Choreographer Wayne McGregor Is Ready to Storm the Stage of the Met The Akris designer has collaborated with choreographer John Neumeier on six projects since 2005, and insists on not calling his designs for the stage “costumes.” His latest commission is a special one: The world premiere on June 30 of “Epilogue,” Neumeier’s swan song after 51 years as artistic director and chief choreographer of the Hamburg Ballet. “For me, it remains fascinating to design modern clothes...
Brunello Cucinelli, Matteo Marzotto Investing in YHub, a Leader in Technologies for Traceability and Sustainability
MILAN — YHub is getting quite the endorsement.Markus Ebner Unveils Sepp Magazine Coinciding With European Cup Five new high-profile investors have decided to back YHub, a leading group in solutions and technologies for traceability and sustainable transition in the fashion and luxury industry. They are Foro delle Arti, a holding company of Brunello Cucinelli SpA; entrepreneur Matteo Marzotto, president of MinervaHub; Claudio Rovere, founder and chief executive officer of Holding Industriale SpA; venture funds managed by global merchant bank LionTree, and Federico Marchetti, chairman of The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Fashion Task Force, through property holding Mavis. Founding partners Francesca Rulli, Massimo Brandellero...
Photos of Jake Gyllenhaal in the Prada Linea Rossa 2024 Eyewear Campaign
Photos of Jake Gyllenhaal in the Prada Linea Rossa 2024 Eyewear Campaign. Photos of Jake Gyllenhaal in the Prada Linea Rossa 2024 Eyewear Campaign. Photos of Jake Gyllenhaal in the Prada Linea Rossa 2024 Eyewear Campaign. Jake Gyllenhaal for Prada Linea Rossa. Photos of Jake Gyllenhaal in the Prada Linea...
Jake Gyllenhaal Returns for Prada Linea Rossa Eyewear Campaign
Prada is continuing its long-term partnership with Jake Gyllenhaal for its latest campaign. The Academy Award-nominated actor features in the Prada Linea Rossa Eyewear 2024 campaign, titled “In the Midst of the Action.” The campaign was photographed by Lukas Korschan at the Italian sailboat racing team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s base in Cagliari, Italy.
EXCLUSIVE: Adrien Brody Collection for Bally Unveiled
MILAN – After announcing the collaboration last year, Bally will unveil on Tuesday the first travel collection designed with Academy Award-winning actor and artist Adrien Brody. This will also mark his debut as a designer.Emma Stone Embraces Sheer Dressing and Dramatic Cutouts in Louis Vuitton, Margaret Qualley Goes Strapless in Chanel and More From the 'Kinds of Kindness' Premiere Brody’s career and personal interests have taken him on the road throughout his life, and the collection reflects the actor’s experiences. “We started this project with a specific scope in mind: to create a travel collection made of menswear staples based...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.