Summary
- Jaden Smith is Christian Louboutin‘s first men’s creative director, and Gosha Rubchinskiy relaunches his label.
- Major brands like SSENSE and Dickies are undergoing financial and ownership changes.
- Nike sues RSVP Gallery’s Don C, while KAWS inks “Artist in Residence” deal with Uniqlo.
Jaden Smith Named Christian Louboutin’s First Men’s Creative Director
Jaden Smith is making history as Christian Louboutin’s first Men’s Creative Director. This is a significant step for the brand, as Smith is only the second person – after the founder – to hold such a key creative role since the company began in 1991. The 27-year-old artist will bring a new, modern and functional style to Louboutin’s classic elegance. His first designs will be available in January at Louboutin stores and showcased at Paris Fashion Week. The partnership highlights a shared creative understanding between Smith and Christian Louboutin.
SSENSE Secures $40 Million Financing and Court-Approved Restructuring Plan
SSENSE, the online fashion retailer, has received nearly $40 million in new funding and court approval to move forward with a plan to restructure its business. This investment, from a group of banks and the company’s owners, is vital after a difficult financial time caused by lower luxury sales and the loss of a shipping benefit in the US. The money will help SSENSE carry out its restructuring and consider options like selling the company or finding new investors, with the goal of ensuring its long-term stability. CEO Rami Atallah says this is a fresh start for the company, focused on regaining confidence and building a secure future.
VF Corp. Sells Dickies To Bluestar Alliance
VF Corp. has sold Dickies, the popular workwear brand, to Bluestar Alliance for $600 million, marking the end of their seven-year relationship. While Dickies is a well-known American brand, it hadn’t been performing well under VF Corp.’s ownership. This new ownership by Bluestar, which also owns streetwear brands like Off-White and Palm Angels, suggests a plan to focus on Dickies’ popularity in youth and street culture. The sale is expected to help Dickies regain momentum and reconnect with the communities that have always supported it.
Nike Sues Don C Over RSVP Gallery Debts
Nike is suing Don C, a well-known figure in streetwear, and his store, RSVP Gallery, over approximately $200,000 in bills that haven’t been paid. This lawsuit, filed in Illinois, signals a strain in their long-term business relationship. It’s part of a trend of Nike taking a tougher approach to collecting debts from its retail partners, as they recently pursued legal action against another collaborator (though that case was eventually dropped). This follows a similar $126,000 lawsuit Nike filed against Edison Chen, a founder of CLOT.
KAWS Appointed as UNIQLO’s First Artist in Residence
Well-known artist KAWS is UNIQLO’s first Artist in Residence, a new position created to bring art to everyone. As part of this role, KAWS will organize art events in UNIQLO stores around the world, work with museums, and design new clothing items. The first collection resulting from this partnership is expected to launch in Fall/Winter 2025. This builds on a previous collaboration between KAWS and UNIQLO that began in 2016, highlighting UNIQLO’s commitment to combining art and fashion.
Gosha Rubchinskiy Relaunches Eponymous Label
Gosha Rubchinskiy is back with his fashion label after a break since 2018. The new collection starts with everyday basics like tees, sweatpants, and hoodies, with more elaborate designs coming soon. Instead of traditional fashion shows, the brand will sell primarily online and release limited collections through select stores, planning a series of smaller events around the world. The relaunch also includes a new approach to choosing models, following a controversy in 2018. This return comes after Rubchinskiy left COMME des GARÇONS and a short period working with YEEZY.
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