During fiscal 2018, revenue from PVH Corp increased 8 per cent to $9.7 billion as compared to the prior year. However, the company's fourth quarter revenue of $2.48 billion during fiscal 2018 decreased 1 per cent compared to the prior year period, including a $125 million negative impact as a result of 2017 including an additional (53rd) week. Pic: Calvin Klein/ PVH Corp During 2018, there was 12 per cent increase in the Tommy Hilfiger business compared to the prior year, driven principally

Catherine Fulconis has been appointed to the executive committee of Hermes International as executive vice president in charge of the leather goods-saddlery (which also includes the Hermes Horizons and Equestrian metiers) and petit h metiers. Hermes is a French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer that specialises in leather, lifestyle accessories, etc. Pic: Hermes An HEC graduate, Fulconis joined the house of Hermes in 2006 as managing director of Hermes Parfums. In 2010, she was named CE

Isko has launched the Ksenia Schnaider x Isko new capsule collection at an exclusive event held at Milan on March 28, 2019. The project opens up a new mindful chapter in the partnership between the leading ingredient denim brand and the Ukrainian designer. Isko is a textile manufacturer and distributor and the world’s largest producer of denim. Pic: ISKO The collection is based on a new eco-interpretation of the last three years’ best sellers that, from the very first appearance on the runa

Better communication between all actors in the design development process, achieving faster design time without compromising on quality, and data asset management and insights are the three most significant transformations that 3D garment simulation has brought to the apparel industry, according to Simon Kim, chief executive officer of CLO Virtual Fashion. Pic: CLO The US-headquartered company offers 3D garment visualisation technologies for the fashion and apparel industries. The sheer

Despite current challenges within UK retail market, London took the global top spot for luxury store openings in 2018, says a research by international real estate advisor Savills. After ranking 4th in 2017, London became the most active city for luxury retailers last year, rising ahead of Paris, Tokyo and Singapore which had all ranked ahead of London in 2017. Pic: SavillsLondon accounted for 9.6 per cent of all luxury store openings worldwide, more than any other city globally, highlighting

Dhana Inc is the sole youth apparel brand to receive a Common Objective (CO) Leadership Award this year and has become part of a community of 110 brands & retailers who are showing the world what’s possible in innovation, design, sustainability and tech. Pushing fashion to do better, CO recognises companies who set an example in best practices & sustainability. Pic: Dhana Inc The CO Leadership Awards is broadly inclusive, spotlighting fashion companies which ‘have the courage to do t

UK-based international maternity label Seraphine plans to open its first store at New Delhi ‘s Select CITYWALK Mall by the end of this month to showcase its stylish range. It also plans to set up an online store shortly afterwards to reach mothers-to-be across India. The label, founded by French designer Cecile Reinaud, will be led in India by Rajat Kapoor. Seraphine The brand is not just popular with the British royalty but also top celebrities like Kate Winslet, Christina Aguilera, Jessic

The Woolmark Company has displayed the latest innovations with Merino wool at the recently concluded India Fashion Forum. The Woolmark Company presented the latest edition of The Wool Lab Sport and textile innovations whilst providing direct access to the world’s most innovative technical performance fabrics and yarns for Spring/Summer 2020. Pic: The Woolmark Company This year, The Woolmark Company demonstrated the versatility of Merino wool through its extensive and novel use opportunities.

The Lewis Trust Group (LTG), the parent firm of London-based high street fashion brand River Island, has acquired British fashion brand and retailer Mint Velvet in a £100 million deal. Owned by the Lewis family, LTG in 2015 bought a stake in Mint Velvet, whose parent firm is Sabre Retail Fashion, but unveiled its plans to take control of the brand recently. Pic: River Island Mint Velvet co-founders Peter Davies, Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea will share a multi-million-pound payout from the

Following the announcement of a long-term diversity and inclusion action plan, Gucci has launched 'Gucci Changemakers' supporting industry change and to foster unity through community action. The programme initially launched internally in 2018, includes a multi-year $5 million Pic: Gucci Changemakers Fund and a $1.5 million scholarship programme in North America. The Gucci Changemakers Fund will support social change by investing in community-based programs in cities across North America