FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – FRIDAY

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TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP TRADE AGREEMENT TEXT RELEASED – FootwearNews
“According to initial estimates, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America said it expected that in the first year of the agreement the industry could save at least $300 million in footwear tariffs.”

IS PRIMARK THE NEXT BIG THING? – RetailingToday
“The company brought in some $7.5 billion in sale in 2015. It is ranked number six in global retail market share in sales of clothing and footwear, behind H&M, Zara, TJ Maxx, Ross and Uniqlo, but already ahead of Gap, according to global strategy and management consulting firm A.T.”

REBEL WILSON GOES FROM ‘FAT AMY’ TO FASHION BRAND – TheNewYorkTimes
“She was there to promote her new plus-size collection for Torrid, a design and retail company that caters to sizes 12 to 28.The line, which arrived in stores Nov. 1 and features about 30 pieces from $16.50 to $98.50, embodies the idiosyncratic moxie known to Ms. Wilson’s fans.”

LOUIS VUITTON WANTS YOU TO TRAVEL IN STYLE – NYMag
“Louis Vuitton has been making its own luxurious print city guides since 1998, but today’s the first time it’s putting them online.”

30 REAL BALMAIN PIECES THAT ARE CHEAPER THAN THE BALMAIN X H&M ON EBAY – Elle
“One beaded jacket—the one worn by Gigi Hadid in the campaign ads—is going for…WAIT FOR IT…$4,050. Yes. There are 26 bids on it already, and as of this minute, there’s still 11 hours and 28 minutes left in the auction. The H&M retail price? $549.”