Tracey Greenstein

Photo courtesy of PrimaLoft.

Technology

PrimaLoft Rolls Out First Fully Recycled Bio Performance Fabric

PrimaLoft unveiled its PrimaLoft Bio Performance Fabric, the first 100 percent recycled, biodegradable synthetic fabric in the market.

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Service Couture at the Opera House atelier specialists work at the Opera atelier in Paris on June 28, 2016. Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times

Technology

Fashion Industry’s ‘War for Talent,’ Demand for Vocational Skills

Alvanon’s Motif platform encourages and enables industry-wide education in technical and vocational skills.

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Nomi Network staff and program participants visit Fossil's headquarters in Hong Kong. (From left to right, Vichwath Buntheng, Fairwell Fashion, Supei Lui, Nomi Network, Chantha Thoeun, Angkor Bullet Jewelry, Marada Yeom, Villageworks, Sovanara Moch, IJM, Anak Norm, Villagworks, Kanika Lim, Nomi Network, Leakhena Tim, Carino). Photo courtesy of Nomi Network.

Business Features

Fashion Industry Careers Fueled by Technical Skills, Vocational Education

Nonprofit Nomi Network equips human trafficking survivors and at-risk women with skills and resources requisite for financial independence.

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Looks from Rue21.com.

Business Features

Rue21’s Fast-Fashion Model Enhanced Via Action Learning

The “action learning” methodology enhances collaboration across organizations.

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Photo courtesy of Wrangler.

Business Features

Wrangler Reveals Limited-Edition ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Collection

Wrangler’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” collection is “extremely” limited edition, according to the company.

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Photo courtesy of Arvin Goods.

Business Features

Field Notes: Fashion’s Making Waves

Editor’s note: WWD Field Notes is a column featuring the latest technology, B2B and business solution news.

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Photo courtesy of Mindsight Lab.

Textiles

Mindsight Lab Touts Fashion Pop-up Exhibition

Its interactive month-long pop-up, Up Down, will come to a close on Oct. 30.

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The store features touch screens that send apparel directly to dressing rooms and digital fitting room “attendees” for ordering additional styles or sizes. Its “magic wardrobes,” or two-way doors, allow for product fulfillment without leaving fitting rooms.

Real Estate

Reformation Signs 3,000-Square-Foot Lease in New York City

The brand will open a brick-and-mortar store on Madison Avenue.

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The manufacturing process of "PrimaLoft Bio" fibers.

Technology

PrimaLoft Unveils Its First Fully Recycled, Biodegradable Fiber

PrimaLoft introduces PrimaLoft Bio fiber to the market.

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Photo courtesy of Nicholas K.

Business Features

Fashion Brand Nicholas K Cites ‘Longevity’ as Key to Sustainability

Sustainable fashion brand Nicholas K discusses “conscious design.”

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A Warby Parker brick-and-mortar location.

Retail

New Research Reveals Uptick in Clicks-to-Bricks Retail Segment

JLL’s latest report discusses the growth of clicks-to-bricks retailers.

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Greg Petro, chief executive officer of First Insight Inc.

Technology

First Insight Reveals Enhanced Consumer-Centric Merchandising Platform

First Insight today released its Customer-Centric Merchandising Platform for retailers.

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Customers line up to get into the grand opening of Macy's Backstage at Tri-County Mall on in Cincinnati. Macy's debuts Cincinnati's first Backstage, the brand's off-price store, at the Tri-County locationMacy's Backstage Grand Opening at Tri-County Mall, Cincinnati, USA - 12 Apr 2018

Marketing and Promotion

Old Navy, Macy’s Garner Top Spots in September ABX Index

Kohl’s, Macy’s, Old Navy and Sears were top retailers in advertising effectiveness for September.

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Business Features

Lenzing Reveals ‘Midnight Blues’ Sustainable Denim Collection

Lenzing will debut its latest collection at Kingpins Amsterdam on Oct. 24 and 25.

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Photo courtesy of the Pantone Color Institute.

Business Features

Pantone Debuts Edgy ‘Metallic Shimmers’ Color Collection

Pantone’s “Metallic Shimmers” collection is a dose of added drama for its Fashion, Home and Interiors Color System.

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