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Bill Blass Makes a Colorful Comeback
Bill Blass announced its return to the market with designer Chris Benz at the helm and a pure-play e-commerce…
Premium Denim Startup DSTLD Attracts Investors on SeedInvest
Premium denim startup DSTLD is garnering attention from investors on SeedInvest. As of publication time, the…
Koio Collective Offers Affordable Alternatives to Designer Kicks
How much is a designer label worth? That’s the question New York-based designers Johannes Quodt and Chris…
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From Lids to Rue La La: Ben Fischman On His New Online Venture M.Gemi
Ben Fischman knew there was more to baseball caps than hat hair when he founded Lids. He realized the online…
From Lids to Stilettos: Ben Fischman On His New Online Venture M.Gemi
Ben Fischman knew there was more to baseball caps than hat hair when he founded Lids. He realized the online…
Chicago-Made Stock Manufacturing Co. Cuts Out the Middleman
“American-made brands can’t rely on reaching a critical mass of consumers by selling $200 button-downs,” said…
Outdoor, International and Direct-To-Consumer Helped VF Revenues Climb To New Heights Last Year
Global apparel giant VF Corporation (VFC) reported record revenues and gross margin for the fiscal year…
New Bill Blass CEO on Reviving a Legacy Brand
The Bill Blass brand has been rung through the hands of several owners and licensees since the late designer…
Perry Ellis Exits Low-Growth Brands to Expand Core Labels
Perry Ellis International announced last week that it plans to continue to exit noncore, low-growth brands in…
Macy’s to Build Major New Fulfillment Center to Support Omnichannel Growth
Macy’s Inc. will continue its focus on omnichannel development by building a 1.3 million-square-foot…