Shein Outsells British Rival Asos as UK Revenue Hits $3.41 Billion
The ultra-fast fashion company said sales had been bolstered by marketing partnerships with music festivals, a pop-up shop on London’s Oxford Street and local Christmas gift events.
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Renowned Fashion Photographer Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Model
"The lawsuit described actions by Weber that made Boyce 'clearly uncomfortable' under the guise of furthering his modeling career."
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Lingerie Startup Settles FTC Suit over Deceptive Subscriptions
An investigation into Adore Me last year uncovered customer grievances alleging that the company made it difficult to unsubscribe from the service.
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Aquazzura Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Ivanka Trump
The lawsuit, filed in 2016, said Trump copied the design of the Italian brand's $785 "Wild Thing" shoe for her own discount "Hettie" model, which sold for $130.
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Amazon Given $294 Million Bill in EU Tax Crackdown
Amazon has become the latest US giant to run afoul of the bloc’s tough rules on government subsidies, while the EU announced it is suing Ireland for failing to recover last year’s record $15.3 billion bill from Apple Inc.
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Estée Lauder Sued for Discriminating Against New Fathers
The company’s parental leave policy allows new fathers to take two weeks of paid leave, while new mothers get six weeks, according to a lawsuit filed with the US Equal Employment Opportunities Commission.
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Tiffany & Co May Recover $19.4 Million in Case Against Costco
A federal judge has ordered Costco to pay at least $19.4 million in damages to Tiffany & Co over the illegal sale of counterfeit diamond engagement rings bearing the "Tiffany" name.
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Gucci Escalates Legal Battle with Forever 21
The Italian luxury brand has filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 for allegedly knocking off its trademark 'blue-red-blue' and 'green-red-green' stripe webbing as it ramps up its legal battle with the American fast fashion chain.
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Jenner Sisters' Label Says Only Two Tupac Shakur T-shirts Sold
The Kendall + Kylie brand released a statement in response to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed Friday.
Luxury
EU Court to Weigh In on Luxury Brands' Attempts to Ban Online Sales
Owners of luxury brands have been fighting with online retailers for the last decade, arguing that they should have the right to choose who distributes their products to protect their luxury image and exclusivity.
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Lawsuit: Tiffany Pushed Out Employee with Cancer Mutation
Tiffany & Co. is fighting the lawsuit and said it believes the allegations are "completely without merit."
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Carolina Herrera is Suing Oscar de la Renta over Hiring of Monse Designer
"The fashion house hopes to block Laura Kim, former House of Herrera consultant and co-founder of Monse, from joining Oscar de la Renta until April."
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Social Goods | Tamara Mellon Sues Jimmy Choo, Philip Green Under Fire, Modest Models
This week, Tamara Mellon filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Choo, while UK lawmakers turned up the heat on Sir Philip Green.
The News in Brief
Nike, Patagonia and Lululemon Join Group Battling Microfibre Pollution
Global environmental non-profit The Nature Conservancy has launched a new industry coalition to help apparel companies tackle microfibre pollution across their supply chains.
Meta Bans Ads From TikTok on Its Apps
The policy bars ads from ByteDance, which remains in charge of key parts of TikTok, and extends to third-party advertisers running campaigns that link to TikTok.
Gap to Use Athleta Leader’s Exit to Rebuild Slumping Brand
The departure of Athleta’s CEO for Lululemon is a chance to ‘reimagine the brand’s path forward,’ Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson wrote in an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg.
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham Store Will Close in January
The department store’s Leeds and Bristol outlets will be converted to the Flannels brand in a shake-up under Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which purchased the chain when it was put into administration in mid-August.
Zankov Appoints Its First CEO
Jack Tobin is joining Diane von Furstenberg artistic director Henry Zankov’s namesake label as CEO and part owner.
LVMH, Kering Update Model Safety Guidelines
Nearly a decade since the luxury groups first published a charter of model protections, they are introducing new measures to protect those working in the industry.
Lululemon Hires Athleta Head in Management Shakeup
Maggie Gauger is joining Lululemon as chief product officer as new CEO Heidi O’Neill looks to revive sales.