Remove 2015 Remove Accessories Remove Consumer
article thumbnail

How H&M, Nike and Kering are taking action on climate change

Inside Retail

Schneider said consumers used to just buy or wear whatever designers created, but those days are over, and now, they’re asking for more transparency from companies and for a sustainability platform. But to me, traceability is absolutely important.”. But with clear targets and clear strategies, ambitious does not have to mean aspirational.”.

Apparel 246
article thumbnail

Kate Spade CEO & brand president on creating social impact through collaboration

Inside Retail

Liz Fraser is the CEO and brand president of iconic American accessories brand Kate Spade New York. In 2012 Fraser became the president of Marc Jacobs after over 13 years in the business before leaving to become the CEO of Anne Klein in 2015. Are there any new handbag pillars or design elements that consumers can look forward to?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Why Amazon, Rent the Runway, Etsy are betting on resale

Inside Retail

To be unique, you can’t get that at the mall, but young consumers are seeing the advantage of the contemporary vintage market as a place where you can find garments that express yourself, while being economical and environmentally conscious,” Graham Wetzbarger, founder and CEO of Luxury Appraisals and Authentication, told Inside Retail.

Fashion 246
article thumbnail

H&M posts surprise profit, despite slow seasonal sales

Inside Retail

H&M, the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, reported on Thursday a surprise operating profit for the December-February period, despite weak demand as consumers curtailed spending amid soaring inflation. crowns in Stockholm on Wednesday, just one third of its 2015 all-time high of 368.5 per cent gain of Inditex.

Fashion 246
article thumbnail

Good360 gets $3 million grant: How it will connect retail, charity and community

Inside Retail

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands typically carry up to 33 per cent of their inventory as deadstock, while wholesalers cannot carry the same amount before it becomes unviable due to lower margins. In 2013, Covington immersed herself in the US business, before bringing the model to Australia in 2015.

article thumbnail

Why demand for Akubra hats is at an all time high

Inside Retail

Heritage brands, which are often associated with product quality and longevity and local manufacturing, may be gaining traction with younger consumers who care about the ethical and environmental impact of the products they buy. Like many fashion brands, Akubra was hit hard by the change in consumer behaviour during Covid-19.

article thumbnail

Founder of Silk Laundry on building a sustainable global fashion brand

Inside Retail

Silk Laundry was founded by Katie Kolodinski in 2015 and has earned a reputation in the fashion industry for its considered approach to design. Silk Laundry was born out of a need for a timeless piece that could easily be integrated into consumers’ existing wardrobes and it continues to apply this design process to this day.

Fashion 246