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Shein inks deal to design, distribute Forever 21 apparel line

Inside Retail

Online fashion retailer Shein has signed a strategic agreement with brand development platform Authentic Brands Group to design, manufacture and distribute a line of Forever 21 products. The line is said to leverage Shein’s on-demand production model, which helps reduce inventory waste.

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Step One launches new innerwear line for women in Australia

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Digitally-native apparel brand Step One Clothing has launched a women’s innerwear line in Australia and the UK. The boxer-short style specifically tailored for women features organic bamboo fabric with a comfortable waistband that – along with no visible panty line – promises comfort and the ability to manage sweat.

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Levi’s GM for Southeast Asia explains why the region “holds immense potential”

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This includes the Levi’s Tailor Shop, an embodiment of craftsmanship where denim aficionados can breathe life into their apparel through bespoke touches of embroidery, patches, and fabric panelling. This is in line with the brand’s strategy of being direct-to-consumer first. “At

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How a doctor turned a Twitter joke into a retro-inspired apparel brand

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Founded in 2022, Queensland Football Club is a fake footy club with a very real line of merchandise that has taken on a life of its own. I can pay for the next production line and then some. IR : Can you discuss your social media strategy? There will always be a line of pretty timeless things. KS: It is viable.

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How fashion turned the tennis court into a runway

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The strategy behind activewear brands partnering with athletes is obvious, but the strategy behind luxury labels partnering with tennis players is more subtle – despite the logos being bold. Hugo Boss teamed up with its brand ambassador Matteo Berrettini to co-create an athleisure line that he debuted at Wimbledon in 2022.

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Premier’s Covid-resistant strategy pays dividends

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Staying within the lines. Meawhile, Portmans delivered sales growth, though overall apparel sales stayed relatively steady overall, with a 0.7 The post Premier’s Covid-resistant strategy pays dividends appeared first on Inside Retail. per cent increase, to $396.2

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Can Premier replicate Smiggle’s UK success with pyjama brand Peter Alexander?

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The offshore expansion comprises a mixture of owned stores and its evolving wholesale channel which includes both store-in-store and stand-alone stores – a mix that proves difficult for apparel. Moreover, Premier Investments has not had to tackle the seasonality of the UK market, an element that defines apparel and pyjama collections.

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