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Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Camille Colombier as Human Resources Lead for Europe

Levi Strauss & Co. announces the promotion of Camille Colombier to the position of Human Resources Lead for Europe and AMA (Asia, Middle East, and Africa) at Dockers. Camille has been with Levi Strauss & Co. for almost three years, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the company. Prior to joining Levi’s, she held a leadership role...

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Discover career opportunities at these exciting fashion companies

The fashion industry is a dynamic and creative sector that is constantly evolving. From design to production and marketing to sales; every stage of the process offers exciting career opportunities. Whether you are a recent graduate or have years of experience, the fashion industry has an array of opportunities where passion and craftsmanship...

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Labour rights organisations continue to denounce the situation at Levi's Turkish supplier

With a series legislation preparing to come into force, such as the EU Corporate Social Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), global fashion companies are coming under increasing pressure to adapt their own policies to support their workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining, including in the supply chain. US denim specialist...

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Levi’s unveils collaboration with McLaren Racing

Denim and fashion brand Levi’s has unveiled its debut collaborative collection with McLaren Racing celebrating heritage and innovation to coincide with this weekend’s F1 British Grand Prix. The Levi’s x McLaren Racing collection will be available worldwide from July 3 and features a racing jacket, racing suit, gloves, heritage trucker, heritage...

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Levi Strauss Q2 revenues increase, maintains full year outlook

Second quarter revenues at Levi Strauss of 1.4 billion dollars were 8 percent higher on a reported basis and 9 percent higher on a constant-currency basis. However, adjusting for the shift in wholesale shipments and the exit of the Denizen business, the company's revenue would have been up 1 percent or 2 percent in constant currency. Net income...

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Levi’s appoints VP marketing and brand experience for European business

Denim specialist Levi’s has named Mathilde Vaucheret its new vice president of marketing and brand experience for Levi Strauss Europe. Vaucheret confirmed the appointment on her LinkedIn, where she said the new role marked “a new chapter with an extraordinary talent team”. Vaucheret has already been with Levi’s for around nine years, having...

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A glimpse into the life of Levi's fashion historian Tracey Panek

May 20 is an important day for denim historians. On this day in 1873 Levi Strauss and a tailor named Jacob Davis from Nevada received the US patent for adding rivets to the pockets of workwear pants, creating a landmark design innovation. The day is referred to as the birth of the modern blue jean or 501 Day within Levi’s World. It is also the...

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Lulus partners with Levi's for curated capsule collection

California-based fashion brand Lulus has partnered with denim brand Levi's to create a curated collection. The Lulus Loves: Levi's capsule collection includes a number of iconic styles from the brand, including trucker jackets, jeans, cutoff shorts, and jumpsuits. The collection is part of Lulus' broader focus on developing curated edits and...

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Crocs tops the charts as the world's most popular fashion brand

The primary objective of any fashion or beauty brand is to make an emotional connection to motivate consumers to make a purchase - whether they are selling the latest anti-aging serum or a simple pair of socks. Brands who have successfully developed a solid branding strategy are more likely to establish a solid foundation for growth, and have a...

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Levi Strauss names Gianluca Flore as chief commercial officer

Levi Strauss has appointed Gianluca Flore as executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective July 29, 2024. Reporting to Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, Flore will join the company’s executive leadership team and will be responsible for the commercial operations of the Levi’s brand across all global...

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Levi's is cutting 42 jobs at its European headquarters

Levi Strauss is cutting jobs at its European headquarters in Machelen, Belgium, its European management reportedly announced according to Belgian newspaper Nieuwsblad. The news comes after the US fashion brand revealed it was cutting 10 to 15 percent of its jobs worldwide earlier in January. The European headquarters will thus say goodbye to 42...

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Levi Strauss exceeds expectations in Q1 despite declining sales

US clothing supplier Levi Strauss & Co. suffered a drop in sales and red figures in the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. Nevertheless, the results published on Wednesday evening exceeded market expectations. In response, the company raised its profit forecast. Over the three months prior to 25 February, turnover amounted to just...