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Lee launches new handbag line on social and ecommerce platforms

Denim and apparel brand Lee has launched a new curated line of handbags and totes on its social and ecommerce platforms. Developed under license by the manufacturer Montana West, the handbags are available for sale for the first time on TikTok Shop, next to the brand’s other online retail websites. The collection includes three different handbag...

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Kontoor Brands raises outlook after "better-than-expected" Q3

Kontoor Brands, with a portfolio led by Wrangler and Lee, reported third quarter revenue of 670 million dollars, an increase of 2 percent driven by growth in global direct-to-consumer and US wholesale, partially offset by a decline in international wholesale revenue. Earnings per share were 1.26 dollars on a reported basis. On an adjusted basis,...

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Kontoor Brands reports Q2 results, raises outlook

Kontoor Brands’ second quarter revenue was 607 million dollars, down 1 percent driven by retailer inventory management actions in the US, the anticipated decrease in revenue from seasonal products and lower international revenue. The company said that the result was partially offset by growth in direct-to-consumer, as well as an approximate...

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HeyDude and Lee unveil footwear collaboration

Denim brand Lee and casual American footwear brand HeyDude, owned by Crocs, have unveiled a shoe collaboration for the summer. The capsule collection features shoes for men and women, combining HeyDude’s playful comfort with Lee’s workwear heritage and inspired by a coastal vibe. Paul Nugent, senior vice president, chief marketing officer at...

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Lee launches debut golf collection for men

Denim brand Lee had introduced its first golf collection for men. The Lee Golf Series includes a range of versatile tops and bottoms that can be worn from the office to the green. Built on the increasing popularity of its performance-stretch casual apparel, each item in the collection is designed to provide comfort and confidence. The...

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Kontoor Brands raises 2024 earnings outlook

For its first quarter Kontoor Brands revenue was 631 million dollars, a decrease of 5 percent or 6 percent in constant currency compared to the prior year. The company said in a release that revenue decline was primarily driven by retailer inventory management actions in the US, a decrease in revenue from seasonal products, and lower...

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Kontoor Brands Q4 revenues drop, announces 'Project Jeanius' to drive growth

Fourth quarter revenue at Kontoor Brands was 670 million dollars, a decrease of 8 percent or 9 percent in constant currency, driven by retailer inventory management actions in the U.S., partially offset by gains in digital wholesale, China and DTC. Full year revenue was 2.61 billion dollars, a decrease of 1 percent. The company’s growth in DTC...

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Kontoor Brands announces expanded role for Michael Karapetian

Kontoor Brands, Inc. has announced the promotion of Michael Karapetian to vice president of corporate development, strategy, and investor relations. Karapetian will continue to report to executive vice president and chief financial officer, Joe Alkire. Most recently, the company said in a release, he was vice president of corporate development....

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Lee taps Jean-Michel Basquiat for new collection

Denim brand Lee has teamed up with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat to create a new capsule collection. Blending denim with the groundbreaking art style that Basquiat is known for, the capsule collection features limited-edition styles for both men and women. Basquiat first rose to international acclaim in the 1980s, as his application of vivid...

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Fashion and the Super Bowl: A run down of the industry’s most impactful commercials

The final picks for the Super Bowl, the National Football League’s (NFL) championship event, are beginning to narrow down. Next to this, brands that have snapped up a famously prime ad spot during the game are also preparing to unveil their always highly anticipated commercials. Now worth around seven million dollars, these 30-second slots are...

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Evaluating the sustainability efforts of 5 leading denim brands

Jeans are a mainstay of holiday shopping gift lists but denim has traditionally always been top of the list of the most polluting and wasteful fashion sectors. With over 1 billion pairs of jeans sold annually, in an intensely competitive market, it can be difficult to know where to start as a sustainably-minded shopper. FashionUnited chose five...

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Diesel teams up with denim competitor Lee

Italian fashion brand Diesel has unveiled a collaboration with denim competitor Lee as part of its Diesel Loves programme that aims to bring brands together to share creative and manufacturing resources to find impactful solutions. Diesel Loves, envisioned by creative director Glenn Martens, aims to challenge the industry standard of brand...