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Mansur Gavriel to Launch Ready-to-Wear for Autumn 2017
The accessories brand will also adopt an in-season model as it continues to grow beyond the it-bags that first fuelled its success.

Retailers Chasing Fast Fashion Stumble Under Heavy Buyout Debts
Euro fast fashion has taken the US by storm, and distressed specialty apparel retailers are among the biggest casualties.

Alibaba Raises Forecast as Chinese Consumers Continue to Spend
The company increased its projection for fiscal 2017 revenue growth to 53 percent, from 48 percent previously.

Nike and Ford Caught in Crossfire of Trump’s Free-Trade Overhaul
TPP also would have generated savings for retailers such as Target Corp., Foot Locker Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Defiant, Fashion Marches Against Trump
The fashion industry was out in force — online, offline and worldwide — to participate in Saturday’s Women’s March.

Report: Kate Spade Attracts Interest From Coach, Michael Kors
The two companies' boards are discussing the feasibility of going ahead with a bid, according to reports.

US Department Stores Steady Profitability — Even as Sales Slide
US department store chains have used layoffs, store closings and cutbacks to maintain one aspect of stability: profit margins.

Fashion Must Defend Globalisation
Both Brexit and Trump are a clear and present danger to the highly globalised fashion industry.

Victoria's Secret Looks to Uncover Supply Chain Issues
H&M, Zara, Levi Strauss & Co and British fashion designer Stella McCartney have adopted similar policies.

Power Moves | Carven Appoints Creative Director, Reed Krakoff Joins Tiffany & Co.
This week, Serge Ruffieux has been named creative director at Carven, Reed Krakoff has joined Tiffany & Co, and Condé Nast has made promotions to strengthen its leadership team.