FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – FRIDAY

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COLE HAAN LAUNCHES MADE IN MAINE FOOTWEAR COLLECTION – FASHION NETWORK
“Cole Haan launched on Thursday its new Made in Maine, USA limited-edition footwear collection.”

UNDER ARMOUR HITS THE RUNWAY WITH A WILD ATTEMPT AT HIGH FASHION – TFL
“Under Armour Inc. already makes skintight compression leggings, water-repellent sweatshirts, and not-quite-cool sneakers.”

FASHION BRANDS SELL STYLES STILL ON RUNWAY TO WOO MILLENNIALS – TFL
“In a world where younger consumers can summon a car or a meal at the click of a button, fashion houses are realizing that their next generation of customers isn’t keen to wait six months for runway styles to hit store shelves.”

ALEX AND ANI UNVEILS UNIQUE JEWELRY COLLECTION CRAFTED WITH PIECES OF ORIGINAL COPPER PRESERVED AFTER THE MONUMENT’S CENTENNIAL RESTORATION – Daily Mail
“The limited edition collection includes 26 pieces (costume and fine), featuring an exact replica of the Statue of Liberty’s torch, all made with original copper from the monument’s centennial restoration.”

IS AMAZON LOOKING TO GIVE ULTA A RUN FOR THE MONEY? – CSA
“Amazon on Thursday announced that its Prime Now ultra-fast delivery service has added its first beauty store.”

PERRY ELLIS ENTERS NEW FOOTWEAR LICENSE WITH DOCTORSTICK KOREA – FASHION NETWORK
“Perry Ellis International on Thursday announced a new license agreement with Doctorstick Korea Co., Ltd. to design, manufacture, market and distribute men’s and women’s contemporary sport and casual shoes under the Perry Ellis brand..”

DIESEL CREATES SELECTIVE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK – FASHION NETWORK
“Diesel has created the ‘Diesel selective distribution network’.”