Safilo, Marc Jacobs extend global licensing agreement until 2031

Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs announced on Wednesday the early renewal of their multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear.  Safilo, Marc Jacobs extend global licensing agreement until 2031. – Marc Jacobs Under the new agreement, the terms will now be extended until December 2031.  Marc Jacobs International CEO, Eric Marechalle, said: “We look … Read more

The communication conglomerate The Independents has acquired the creative agency Sunshine

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Apr 3, 2024 And then there were 12! With the addition of the strategic consultancy and creative agency Sunshine, falling into its fold, The Independents further expands its scope and secures its second operation in less than two months. Following the acquisition of the English agency Kennedy in March, the … Read more

Tommy Jeans brings back International Games collection in big year for sport and 90s style

In a year of big sports events and one in which 1990s fashion is a key trend, it’s unsurprising that PVH’s Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled the Tommy Jeans International Games collection and campaign. Tommy Jeans They “boldly reimagine its sporting and collegiate roots” and serve as a “contemporary reinterpretation of the ‘International Games’ capsule that … Read more

Secret Sales acquires Germany’s Dress-For-Less

Fast-growing British off-price e-tailer Secret Sales is acquiring Germany-based Dress-For-Less, which it said is “Europe’s leading discount fashion and beauty retailer”.  The marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty added that it’s a “natural next step on an aggressive merger and acquisition strategy, this deal solidifies Secret Sales as one of the most … Read more

PVH revenues, income gain in 2023 despite plunging Calvin Klein North America wholesale

PVH Corp. announced on Monday a 2% uptick in revenues to $9.218 billion for the year 2023, held back by a sluggish North America wholesale segment at its Calvin Klein brand. Calvin Klein The New York-based company said Tommy Hilfiger annual revenue increased 4%, thanks to a 3% increase in international revenues and 6% gain in North … Read more

Ally Hilfiger Opens First Solo Art Show in L.A.

Alexandria Hilfiger hosted a friends-and-family opening for her first solo art show Thursday night at The Georgian in Santa Monica, Calif. Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Georgia May Jagger and Douglas Friedman were among the guests who stopped by to celebrate “Imperfect Harmony,” on view in the updated Art Deco hotel’s Gallery 33 … Read more

Safilo posts 76% drop in FY net profit on higher revaluations

Italian eyewear group Safilo said on Thursday its full-year adjusted net result dropped by 76% on a yearly basis due to the accounting effect of the valuations of options of non-controlling interests, as well as higher financial charges tied to rising interest rates. Hugo Boss The firm, which makes eyewear for brands including Hugo Boss … Read more

Michael Kors collaborates with mobile fashion game FashionVerse

Michael Kors has joined mobile fashion game FashionVerse for an in-game collaboration.  Michael Kors collaborates with mobile fashion game FashionVerse. – Michael Kors Until March 10, players can experience a new series of daily scenes inspired by the life of the Michael Kors woman, offering a glimpse into her world from the airport to the … Read more

Centric Brands inks joint venture with Jennifer Fisher

Centric Brands announced on Wednesday a joint venture with Jennifer Fisher, a New York-based jewelry designer and media personality, the former company’s second joint venture in its folio. Courtesy The new venture will leverage the expertise of both companies to expand the Jennifer Fisher brand into new categories, while accelerating domestic and international growth of … Read more

Footasylum chief Bown moves into consultancy role, Pujolar is new CEO

Footasylum Executive Chair and CEO Barry Bown has handed over control of the sports and streetwear business to David Pujolar who has just joined as CEO. Footasylum Bown has stepped down from his post at the helm of the business to take up a consultancy role with Aurelius, Footasylum’s owner. He’d originally joined the company … Read more