Swedish premium mountaineering brand Klättermusen is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and has big plans for the coming years. It is currently launching an international retail offensive and has founded its own travel division. Klättermusen – which translates to ‘climbing mouse’ – has always seen itself as an independent outdoor brand...
Apr 28, 2025
Now seems like an unlikely time for many retailers and brands to invest in their retail strategy. With many fashion and accessories brands grappling with increasing unpredictability, global trade turmoil, supply chain issues, and a slow in consumer demand, some, like direct-to-consumer (DTC) jewelry brand Ana Luisa, are jumping headfirst into...
Apr 18, 2025
“I’ve spent decades working for brands (Under Armour, The North Face, Timberland, Jansport, Smartwool, Reef, Peak Performance, Gore-Tex, Vans) that make clothes that people love. Yet, too many of these garments have ended up in landfills or incinerated. And increasing global consumption and fast fashion are only accelerating this problem,” says...
Nov 27, 2024
Over the years, there has been increasing consumer interest in solid gold jewelry, as rising disposable incomes in emerging markets, a shift to digital shopping, and a growing preference for personalized pieces drive global demand. The global gold jewelry market, estimated to be worth 206.6 billion dollars in 2023, is predicted to hit 304.2...
Nov 8, 2024
Consumers today are as demanding as ever, expecting more variety, superior design and quality next to fair prices and long-term value when shopping for fashion - especially when it comes to leather goods, like outerwear, accessories and footwear. As we enter a new season, many shoppers are on the lookout for fall essentials, like a new leather...
Oct 25, 2024
The watch industry has experienced a well-received boom in recent years. One niche aspect of this market that is often overlooked by outsiders, but retains importance among watch enthusiasts, is that of boxes and cases for the cherished accessory. It is a market, alongside jewellery boxes, that Wolf has been championing for 190 years, yet it is...
Sep 24, 2024
The fashion supply chain is a complex construct, involving many steps and stakeholders from sourcing, freight and shipping to market trends and many more in between. Thus, talking to supply chain expert Bharat Ahir, CEO of supply chain management company Two Eight One, is like opening Pandora’s box - you cover one question but it throws open the...
Sep 17, 2024
Any type of change can seem daunting for many, but not for iconic American lifestyle brand Vera Bradley. Keeping up with the shifting needs of today's consumer, Vera Bradley has unveiled a complete brand transformation today, which includes a new logo, in-store overhaul, and renewed digital experience next to a new, elevated range of products...
Jul 11, 2024
Regardless of one’s reason for covering up - protection from a harsh environment or unwanted attention, personal or cultural reasons - modest fashion has been around since the beginning of fashion and is in every person’s wardrobe - if they call it ‘modest’ or not. “Modesty is a way of living more than a fashion statement. Every single...
May 20, 2024
The activewear industry has long been one of fashion’s worst offenders when it comes to its environmental footprint. The need for the clothing to be stretchy and moisture-wicking means the industry relies heavily on synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester and spandex. Such fibers can take decades if not centuries to biodegrade while also...
May 18, 2022
When it comes to sustainability and caring about the environment, fashion has been a bit behind the curve compared with other other industries such as tech. This tumultuous year has led major fashion brands to re-evaluate how they will move forward in sustainability and digitization. Fashion tech ventures such as Zyler are here to help retailers...
Oct 30, 2020
Spanish sustainable fashion label Ecoalf is trying to clean up the fashion industry by tackling some of its biggest issues - namely its excessive consumption of the world’s natural resources and its astronomical production of waste. Founded in 2009 by Javier Goyeneche, the brand looks to close the loop on raw material production by using...
Feb 21, 2020