Rothy’s Has a Plan to Outlast the Ballet Flat Craze
The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.
The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.
Labels that crossed the nine figure sales mark despite tougher market conditions are blending new and old school brand-building tactics to create long-lasting legacies as they move beyond that number.
With many labels investing in the concept of 'community', and consumers becoming more sceptical of the brands they buy from, companies are pushing local events and initiatives that reinforce their values to maintain a grip on die-hard fans.

New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.

New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.

The shoemaker’s president and finance chief, Dayna Quanbeck, spoke to The Business of Fashion about her plans for the brand once she transitions to the top role in January.

The shoemaker’s president and finance chief, Dayna Quanbeck, spoke to The Business of Fashion about her plans for the brand once she transitions to the top role in January.

Inditex’s flagship brand is trying to elevate its image and capture new growth in a market where Shein and Temu are luring young, budget-conscious shoppers.

Inditex’s flagship brand is trying to elevate its image and capture new growth in a market where Shein and Temu are luring young, budget-conscious shoppers.

The men’s T-shirt maker is introducing a line of tees, hoodies and joggers for women and kids later this month, less than a year after closing its first funding round at an $850 million valuation.

The men’s T-shirt maker is introducing a line of tees, hoodies and joggers for women and kids later this month, less than a year after closing its first funding round at an $850 million valuation.
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Seeking comfort and a vehicle for self-expression, roomier trousers are becoming an even more important part of a man’s wardrobe. But brands have to straddle the line between feeding into the trend and staying true to their unique design philosophies.

Seeking comfort and a vehicle for self-expression, roomier trousers are becoming an even more important part of a man’s wardrobe. But brands have to straddle the line between feeding into the trend and staying true to their unique design philosophies.

PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.

PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.

Icelandic singer Laufey stars in ‘Everland,’ a series of ads for the brand’s fall collection and the latest effort in its endeavour to develop a more recognisable brand identity.

Icelandic singer Laufey stars in ‘Everland,’ a series of ads for the brand’s fall collection and the latest effort in its endeavour to develop a more recognisable brand identity.

The dupe retailer has become a $4.5 billion powerhouse by promising lower prices and comparable quality to labels that fall between fast fashion and luxury. Competitors fighting back by stepping up their brand building chops are already seeing results.

The dupe retailer has become a $4.5 billion powerhouse by promising lower prices and comparable quality to labels that fall between fast fashion and luxury. Competitors fighting back by stepping up their brand building chops are already seeing results.
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A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.

A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.

Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.

Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.

In his first in-depth interview about his role at the helm of the 14-year-old DTC brand, Alfred Chang discusses introducing new design motifs, battling Quince and the company’s prolonged return to sales growth.

In his first in-depth interview about his role at the helm of the 14-year-old DTC brand, Alfred Chang discusses introducing new design motifs, battling Quince and the company’s prolonged return to sales growth.

The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.

The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.
The footwear maker will keep two outlet stores open and redirect its focus to e-commerce and wholesale as its losses mount.
The eyewear maker’s net income more than tripled to $6 million during the period despite increased marketing spend as retail expansion continues to drive the business. But the brand lowered full-year revenue guidance amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
The Gen-Z favourite known for its undergarments and inclusive marketing will close on Oct. 28.