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Ralph Lauren Announces Restructuring, Job Cuts

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:24:50 GMT

Ralph Lauren Corporation announced a major company overhaul that would emphasize digital commerce and result in layoffs of 15 percent of the global workforce for the pioneering fashion brand, which made $6.3 billion in revenue for fiscal 2019, according to a company announcement.

Dockers Teams Up With Waves For Water

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:20:26 GMT

Recently, Dockers, a division of Levi Strauss & Co., announced that it would partner with non-profit organization Waves for Water on a campaign named “Work Forward".

Toubassy To Spotlight Brands

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:40:23 GMT

Ramez Toubassy, a Los Angeles-based executive who helped guide retailer Wet Seal’s transition into a digitally focused fashion company, announced a new venture recently.

Mango Adds Junior Styles to Mango Kids

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:32:25 GMT

Adding to its portfolio, Barcelona's Mango is introducing to its Mango Kids line, juniors looks for preteens and teenagers aged from 11 to 15 years.

L.A. City Council Votes to Support Garment Worker Protection Act Before Bill Reintroduction

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:47:17 GMT

Just a week after a legislative timeline ran out for the Garment Worker Protection Act, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to give a statement of support to the bill.

Macy’s To Unveil The Pink Shop for Breast Cancer Research

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:23:29 GMT

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Department store giant Macy’s hopes to do its part to raise funds for breast cancer research by producing The Pink Shop.

H&M Votes x Blanks Artist Features L.A.'s Reality To Idea by Joshua Vides

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Launching Sept. 22, H&M Votes x Blanks Artist collaboration celebrates National Voter Registration Day by featuring a collection of apparel designed by artists from the United States, including Los Angeles' Reality To Idea by Joshua Vides.

Italist: From Italy with Love and a Deal

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:47:33 GMT

E-tailer Italist's Italy-born chief executive officer, Diego Abba, works with more than 200 Italian boutiques to offer discounts on luxury ready-to-wear and accessories.

Dickies Unveils First Global Marketing Campaign

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:13:36 GMT

After almost 100 years of making clothing for workers laboring at the country’s grimy jobs, Dickies has become fashionable. Riding on this prominence, the workwear brand recently unveiled its first global marketing campaign.

FWSD Unveils Virtual Runway Show for Kelly Leanne Apparel Designs

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Fashion Week San Diego has been keeping its vow to produce showcases for San Diego designers.

Ashton Hirota to Judge Newchic 2020 Designer Contest

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Ashton Hirota has gained notice as a designer for his Los Angeles-headquartered brand Ashton Michael and as a semi-finalist for the fashion reality competition show “Next in Fashion.”

Hilco Appoints Charles M. Jayson to EVP of Retail Business Development

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:55:21 GMT

Former Tommy Hilfiger Handbags and Accessories, and Oscar by Oscar de la Renta executive Charles M. Jayson has been appointed as the executive vice president of retail business development at management-consulting firm Hilco Merchant Resources.

ModCloth Returns to Europe

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 22:19:51 GMT

E-commerce retailer ModCloth announced its return to Europe, following its halt of shipping to the European market in May 2018.