FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – FRIDAY

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CLARE WAIGHT KELLER IS ON HER WAY TO GIVENCHY AND THESE ARE SOME OF THE MUSES SHE MAY BRING WITH HER – Vogue
“Changes are afoot at Givenchy as former Chloé designer Clare Waight Keller readies herself to step into the role of artistic director at the LVMH-owned house on May 2.”

TOM FORD AND THAKOON GIVE UP ON SEE-NOW, BUY-NOW – TheNewYorkTimes
“Both designers say that they still think the show system is broken in some way, to be sure, but that they no longer think see-now, buy-now is the answer.”

COACHELLA SUES URBAN OUTFITTERS FOR SELLING FESTIVAL-BRANDED MERCHANDISE – Forbes
“On March 14, Goldenvoice filed a lawsuit against Urban Outfitters Inc. for copyright infringement. It cites a number of Free People products, including a “Coachella Valley Tunic” (originally $198.00, currently marked down to $69.95) as examples of the retailer improperly using the music festival’s name to sell garments and accessories.”

NEW YORK & COMPANY PLANS TO DOUBLE THE EVA MENDES BUSINESS – PRNewswire
“New York & Company, Inc. [NYSE: NWY] is continuing to build its ever-growing partnership with actress and fashion entrepreneur, Eva Mendes. The specialty retailer today announced that the Eva Mendes Collection will be expanded to over 50 shop-in-shops and 19 Eva Mendes boutiques, in addition to a very strong online business.”

VICTORIA BECKHAM’S TARGET COLLAB MAKES MOTHER-DAUGHTER DRESSING FEEL COOL, NOT CHEESY – TheCut
“At a tea yesterday in New York, Beckham revealed the looks from the collection, which drops April 9 and includes looks for women, kids, and infants.”