KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — For Raya this year, local fashion brand Fiziwoo has come out in full force with not one but two festive collections.
Founded in 2009 by Hafizi Radzi Woo, the brand is a combination of his nickname and surname.
Under its diffusion line Fiziwoo Studio, the company recently launched its Greater Riviera collection. The fashion show was held at the beautiful Maison Fiziwoo in KL.
A model in a ‘Riviera Raya’ ensemble at the fashion show in Maison Fiziwoo. — Picture courtesy of Fiziwoo
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The partnership is set to begin at the Brave CF 81 event in Slovenia, on April 20 (Brave CF).
Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) organization Brave Combat Federation has announced a deal with MMA brand Top Ten as the exclusive provider of apparel for Brave CF events globally.
The partnership is set to begin at the Brave CF 81 event in Slovenia, on April 20.
Previously, Top Ten had provided equipment for events such as the boxing competitions at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, and is now turning its attention to MMA.
Mohammed Shahid, Brave CF president, said: ”As…
WVU contractors will install new exterior door locks at 13 academic buildings on the Downtown Campus between now and Aug. 1 to automate operations and improve security.
This work will be done in two phases that could be several weeks apart, the first to run new required cabling and the second to replace the locks. Although these activities may affect pedestrian traffic flow at times, they will not otherwise disrupt classroom operations.
All building supervisors will be notified when work is scheduled to begin at their location; the precise dates are not currently set. However, buildings will be upgraded in…
Walmart is kicking off a pilot project with unspun, a fashion tech company using the world’s first 3D weaving technology. If successful, the collaboration could help reduce the environmental impact of garment production, offer a more sustainable process to meet apparel demand and support the companies’ shared commitment to shift more textile manufacturing back to the United States. Out of its micro factory in Oakland, Calif., unspun claims its technology is designed to more quickly and efficiently transform yarn into garments.
The pilot project directly addresses concerns about waste in the apparel industry—a significant global challenge—driven primarily by fabric loss…
Lululemon Athletica, a Canadian athletic apparel company, has reported a net revenue increase of 19 per cent in fiscal 2023 (FY23), reaching $9.6 billion, with a noteworthy 20 per cent rise on a constant currency basis. This growth was driven by a substantial 54 per cent increase in international net revenue, or 58 per cent on a constant dollar basis, alongside a solid 12 per cent rise in the Americas.
Comparable sales across the board rose by 13 per cent, or 14 per cent when adjusted for constant dollar terms, indicating strong consumer loyalty and new customer acquisition. Notably, international…
In a bid to expand its reach in the two markets, American Apparel has unveiled a dedicated e-commerce site for Australia and New Zealand, where the entirety of its 2024 product line will be available.
Prior to this, the brand had been sold primarily through third-party sites and its parent company’s overarching website, Gildan Brands.
In a release, Chuck Ward, president of sales, marketing and distribution at Gildan Activewear SRL, said the company was “thrilled to increase access to American apparel” in the two regions.
Ward continued: “We will also be bringing our newest collections and styles of American Apparel®…
Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | Tuesday, March 12, 2024
One of life’s great balancing acts is the ongoing war between wants and needs. As 2024 picks up steam, consumer habits that came to the forefront during the holiday shopping season continue to manifest.
According to a recent report from Circanaa leading adviser on consumer behavior and a trusted resource for 7,000 brands and retailers, consumer spending is more rooted in need and practicality than desire and indulgence.
But one nonessential category shows substantial growth and is starting to “eat the lunch” of the apparel sector, according to Kristen Classi-Zummo. The…
It appears that 2024 will be a challenging year for retail, but at least some retailers are in preparation mode.
Fashion retailers didn’t have much to celebrate when February retail sales data were disclosed on Thursday. Apparel and accessories retailers saw sales slip 0.4 percent to $26.29 billion from $26.41 billion in January. Sales at department stores slipped 0.2 percent to $11.06 billion from $11.08 billion. Even nonstore retailers—those selling online—saw a slight decline of 0.06 percent to $118.77 billion from $118.84 billion.
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