Articles by Robyn Turk
Iris van Herpen blends DNA engineering and early astronomy into couture
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Presented today at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Iris van Herpen's latest couture collection "Shift Souls" is an intricate blend of early astronomical discovery, recent biological advancement and aquatic art. While the sources of influence seem to have very little in common, the Dutch fashion designer blended them into 18 remarkable haute...
Adidas launches incubator to promote start-up brands
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Adidas is dedicating efforts to help 13 young companies grow. The sportswear brand launched an incubator called Station A last week, totaling to a 1-million-euro investment. The brand selected 13 emerging brands out of an applicant pool of 400 to mentor using the incubator program. Adidas will help its 13 selected companies to build traction and...
Scotch & Soda CEO steps down after five "intensive" years
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Dirk-Jan Stoppelenburg voluntarily stepped down from his role as CEO for Scotch & Soda. After five years in the position, the former CEO indicated that the time has been "intensive" and that he wants to step back and be with his family in Sweden. Stopplenburg helped to develop the Dutch fashion label into an international chain, growing its...
Tommy Hilfiger shares plans for 100 percent sustainable denim
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Tommy Hilfiger is here to prove than an entirely sustainable denim sourcing and production chain is possible. The American brand has announced plans for a new line of 100 percent sustainable denim. Set to launch this spring, the new range will be crafted entirely from recycled materials - this includes both the cotton, the sewing thread and the...
Rick Owens and Birkenstock debut second collaboration range
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Rick Owens and Birkenstock have done it again. After the luxury designer and the German comfort footwear brand debuted their first collaborative collection for Spring/Summer 2018, the two parties teamed up once again, this time for Spring/Summer 2019. The footwear range was unveiled a few days ago during Paris Fashion Week, just hours after Rick...
Consumers crave retail evolution, not another pop-up experience
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2019 will be the year that retail changes, if you ask TheCurrent Global. “The customer is just craving for evolution of retail, And they’re really craving for the retailers to give it to them,” the consultancy firm’s CEO and co-founder, Liz Bacelar, told FashionUnited. Today’s consumer understands certain elements of the current retail...
Mickey Drexler retires from role as J.Crew chairman
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Mickey Drexler, longtime chairman and former CEO of J.Crew has decided to retire. Drexler had been with the company since 2003 when he joined as CEO. The brand grew into a leading global player under Drexler's leadership. The Board of Directors elected J.Crew director Chad Leat to succeed Mr. Drexler as chairman, effective immediately. "It's...
Beyonce drops lawsuit against Texas-based apparel brand
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Beyonce ended a legal battle against a Texas-based apparel brand. The singer had been in a two-year lawsuit a brand that printed wording inspired by her song on clothing and lifestyle items. The lawsuit has since been dropped, at the singer's request. Called Feyoncé, the brand earned popularity online when it launched its line of apparel and...
M&S receives first-ever award from PETA for vegan retail
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Marks and Spencer has been recognized for its vegan efforts. PETA awarded the British retailer with its first ever “Vegan-Friendly High Street Retailer” recognition. M&S has broadened its product offerings across both fashion and food to allow vegan-friendly options for customers who follow the lifestyle. The retailer's Plant Kitchen range...
Rag & Bone CEO exits after only five months
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The CEO Rag & Bone has left after only five months. The New York-based brand announced in August the appointment of Stefanie Strack to the role of CEO. Strack began her short-lived tenure with the company a month later, on September 10. Prior to this appointment, Strack spent 14 years with Nike Inc., holding a number of various leadership roles....