Will Shein’s lawsuits hurt the company? Disgruntled artists, major brands and competitors have filed lawsuits this month against online fast-fashion retailer Shein. As a result, the company's copyright usage, labor practices and competitive behavior have come under fire. These legal troubles follow the company's heavily scrutinized influencer trip to a Shein factory that it hosted in...
Madewell announces goals to make more sustainable denim Madewell has launched an ambitious five-pillar denim production improvement plan for its 266 factories around the world. The company produces over 20 million products a year.
Fashion Briefing: 3D printing is coming for footwear design and manufacturing Some of the biggest brands in footwear and fashion — including Adidas, Nike, New Balance, Dior, Reebok, Fendi and Pangaia — have launched limited-edition 3D-printed shoes in the last year. And some have been experimenting with the idea as far back as 2013. However, scaling the technology has not yet...
Week in Review: Gucci’s executive shakeup, Ralph Lauren’s price hikes, the Lyst Index This week, we talk about what's next for Gucci following its executive shakeup, whether or not Ralph Lauren’s price increase is a good thing, and which brands came out on top on the latest Lyst Index.
Why Unilever is foregoing open AI for beauty R&D Unlike those leveraging generative AI for marketing and campaigns, brands wanting to use it for deeper applications like R&D coming up against a number of concerns related to data privacy and use.
Sneaker brand marketing 2.0 involves NFC tags and gaming partnerships To stand out in the market and continue driving sales, Puma and sneaker marketplace The Edit LDN are turning to marketing techniques that are more advanced than standard product collaborations, leveraging ideas from web3 and gaming.
Fashion Briefing: How Barbie mania signals the future fashion x entertainment This week, we take a deep dive into how the cult entertainment x fashion collaborations for "Barbie: The Movie" came about, and how their success could signal the future of brand marketing.
Mobile fashion gaming is gaining traction Drest's announcement of a $19 million funding round signals that mobile gaming is catching on among fashion and beauty brands.
Targeting growth, Ren is cutting 70% of its US retail footprint U.K.-based prestige skin-care brand Ren is cutting down its product range and launch cadence and limiting its U.S. store footprint. The plan is to zero in on its 23-year reputation as a sensitive-skin brand en route to new levels of growth.