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CEO Talks: Cotopaxi’s Davis Smith on Stepping Down From His Purpose-driven Company

The founder and chief executive officer of the colorful backpack and outerwear brand will be leaving in July to take on a missionary role in his church.

How Can Watchmakers Court Chinese Customers?

Sincere but subtle homage to the culture and smart localizations are what Chinese watch collectors are looking for.

Meet Hurel, an Oasis of Luxury Fabrics in Paris

The fifth-generation owners recently acquired a rare Lyon-based maker of jacquard velvets, WWD has learned.

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Watches and Wonders Geneva Kicks Off for Weeklong, Citywide Edition

Professionals and the general public will have their fill of the 48 brands…
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Scotch & Soda Acquired by Bluestar Alliance

The acquisition is expected to allow continuation of the brand and products across key markets including the Netherlands.

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Accenture Finds 1 Billion New Online Shoppers Entering the Market

The company's study reveals that more than 1 billion digitally native consumers are emerging across eight…

Tommy Jeans, Aries Celebrates the ’90s and DIY Subculture

Sofia Prantera and Lee Holman discuss what makes a standout collaboration.

BTS’ Jung Kook Tapped as Global Ambassador for Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear

The campaign launches globally Tuesday.

Burberry to Acquire Technical Outerwear Factory From Italian Partner

Burberry CEO Jonathan Akeroyd described the move as "an important next step in bringing our outerwear…

Radar Brings Its RFID Magic to American Eagle

The tech company with ultra-precise in-store stock-keeping unit tracking is homing in on inventory management…

Mastercard Foundation Increases CorpsAfrica Partnership

The venture aims to create more than 80,000 jobs across Africa.

Mizzen+Main Beefs Up PGA Golf Ambassador Roster

The menswear brand dresses Mackenzie Hughes and four other professional players.

MAD About Jewelry Returns to Museum of Arts and Design

The annual benefit, show and pop-up sale runs from April 25 to 29 in New York.

Watches and Wonders Geneva Kicks Off for Weeklong, Citywide Edition

Professionals and the general public will have their fill of the 48 brands taking part in the fair and events…

Burnishing Piaget’s History as a Watchmaker Turned Jeweler

CEO Benjamin Comar discusses how the brand thinks global, serves local and heads toward its 150th anniversary…

CEO Talks: Cotopaxi’s Davis Smith on Stepping Down From His Purpose-driven Company

The founder and chief executive officer of the colorful backpack and outerwear brand will be leaving in July…

Crystals, Gemstones and Intuition: The Making of a Modern Jewelry Brand

Jia-Jia Zhu, a buyer at Bergdorf Goodman, quit her job to follow her intuition and move to Bali for a year…

Oushaba Is Transforming E-waste Into Fine Jewelry Handmade in Italy

Three art collectors are creating jewelry inspired by designs from the past and made with gold, diamonds…

Tag Heuer Carrera Turns 60 With New Look, Diamonds and Ryan Gosling

Beyond a new chronograph with a curving sapphire profile, it's "a shape, a box, an architecture" the brand is…

EXCLUSIVE: Bala and CorePower Yoga Team Up for Limited-edition Bangles

The two fitness brands are launching a pair of bright orange Bala bangles.

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