Latest Fashion News
Budget fashion chain Primp to close all stores by Dec. 23
Fast‑fashion/’cheap chic’ retailer Primp announced it will close all remaining locations with a farewell sale ahead of a final shutdown on December 23, citing weak retail conditions and rising bankruptcies across the sector. Retail analysts say store closures are accelerating in 2025, driven by bankruptcies and changing consumer tastes
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Apparel stocks to watch: Lululemon, Nike, TJX, Target, Ross
MarketBeat’s stock screener named lululemon, Nike, TJX Companies, Target and Ross as the top apparel stocks to watch due to elevated trading volume and investor interest amid holiday season dynamics. The list underscores investor focus on resilient athleisure and off‑price retailers as consumer spending patterns shift
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Business of Fashion: industry faces double‑digit sales declines, relevance crisis
The Business of Fashion reports the fashion sector is experiencing double‑digit sales declines and questions of cultural relevance for some categories, while technology and market shifts drive strategic change across luxury and mass markets. The outlet highlights challenges such as weakened demand and the need for cultural reinvention to sustain brand relevance
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Luxury houses staging seasonal activations — Dolce & Gabbana holiday market in NYC
Dolce & Gabbana launched a holiday market at its Manhattan flagship as luxury brands step up experiential retail and seasonal activations to engage consumers during slow market periods. LuxuryDaily notes these activations form part of broader brand strategies to drive footfall and sell exclusives amid a challenging luxury backdrop
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Luxury industry leadership and appointments continue: The Row hires former LVMH HR exec
The Row appointed former LVMH executive Alessia Gargano as Chief Human Resources Officer, reflecting ongoing talent shifts and consolidation of industry expertise into emerging luxury houses. Such hires indicate brands prioritizing experienced leadership to navigate hiring, retention and culture during turbulent times
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Indonesia’s apparel exports driven by US demand, trousers/shorts lead category
Indonesia’s apparel exports rose in early 2025 with the United States accounting for over half of shipments; trousers and shorts comprised a large share, highlighting supply‑chain diversification away from China. The pattern shows sustained buyer relationships and shifting sourcing footprints in global apparel trade
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Luxury groups continue expansion and activations amid mixed sales
LuxuryDaily reports LVMH and other groups remain acquisitive and focused on experiential initiatives even as some luxury segments report uneven sales and profit declines, suggesting strategic investment despite near‑term headwinds. The coverage links these moves to long‑term positioning in experience and hospitality sectors
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Watch industry under pressure; Swiss watchmakers reassess relevance
Business of Fashion highlights Swiss watchmakers facing double‑digit sales declines and a crisis of relevance, prompting efforts to reinvent product narratives and maintain cultural cachet in luxury accessories. Industry leaders emphasize continual reinvention to avoid cultural fading
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Retail bankruptcy wave and store closures reshape apparel footprint
Analysis cited by TheStreet and industry trackers warns of an accelerating number of U.S. store closures in 2025, with clothing, footwear and accessories stores particularly affected and bankruptcies a primary driver. Coresight Research projects closures substantially outpacing openings, pressuring retail real estate and omnichannel strategies
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Tech and AI investment reshapes fashion product and retail models
Business of Fashion coverage notes Silicon Valley investment into fashion tech and AI startups aiming to transform design, production and direct‑to‑consumer commerce, signaling a new wave of tech‑driven innovation in apparel. These startups seek to optimize manufacturing, personalization and inventory management amid margin pressures
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