The New York-based designer is helping KleenWraps, a maker of antimicrobial grips, expand its range of accessories, and improve their appeal.

“Innovation will come by catering to how we live in this new anti-viral society,” said Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst for The NPD Group.

KEH had a strong NYFW debut with subversive tailoring that has the potential to attract consumers looking beyond quarantine comfortwear.

“What good is it for me to have a business where I sell clothing and make money off people who are constantly living in a state of fear for generations?” said Bobby Kim, owner of streetwear brand The Hundreds in L.A.

The CFDA chair talks spring 2021, partnering with the Brits, virtual fittings, live shows and fashion’s path back from COVID-19 devastation.

The popular Danish label’s creative director and ceo talk about their decision to skip two fashion week seasons, scale down collections and accelerate the brand’s sustainability commitments.

The coronavirus lockdown has shown the industry that quality rules over quantity, promoting a greater emphasis on artistry and craftsmanship over simply speed and size.

In response to the coronavirus crisis, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund was redirected to aid companies impacted by the virus. Today, it names 44 grant recipients.

“We can hide behind and protect ourselves with hats, but they also allow us to reveal ourselves in an instant,” said Maria Grazia Chiuri.

Ryan Taylor talks about his feelings of transparency during quarantine.

The company anticipates its custom-tailored women’s wear offer could account for 30 to 50 percent of its business within 12 to 18 months.

The Swedish label has just opened a new space in the Nordiska Kompaniet department store and is plotting new accessories launches for later in the year.

WWD rounds up fashion labels that launched with sustainability, charity in mind as the coronavirus was spreading.

The Central Saint Martins graduate is debuting their collection via animations, visuals and Instagram filters and championing gender-fluidity and freedom of expression with larger-than-life silhouettes and drama galore.

The allure of sun and surf is so strong, even if people are California dreamin’ on Instagram, that some designers have actually reported sales lifts during the pandemic.