FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – MONDAY

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A LONGTIME AMERICAN WARDROBE STAPLE IS IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION – Business Insider
“Blue jeans are increasingly going out of style, and even industry heavyweights like Levi’s and Gap are taking notice.  Teens are now buying more gear from Nike and Lululemon over denim classics from brands like Abercrombie, according to a recent Piper Jaffray survey on teen spending.”

REESE WITHERSPOON’S DRAPER JAMES COLLECTION HAS SOUTHERN CHARM – Los Angeles Times
“The rugged Danner hiking boots with red laces that Reese Witherspoon donned in the film “Wild,” displayed in a Lucite box in one corner of her Beverly Hills office, would never make the cut for the actress’ latest endeavor: a genteel line of Southern-inspired women’s apparel, accessories and home accents.”

GLOBAL RETAILER SLOWING DOWN U.S. EXPANSION – RetailingToday
“The company, a division of Fast Retailing, is moving into the slow lane with regards to its U.S. expansion. Uniqlo now plans to open only five U.S. locations in its current fiscal year, which began on September 1, 2015, after opening 17 in its most recently completed year.”

AMERICAN APPAREL’S UNION WORKERS PROTEST BANKRUPTCY – FashionMag
“On Wednesday, a group of American Apparel workers were seen protesting outside of the company’s headquarters in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The protest, which was led by the General Brotherhood of Workers of American Apparel, was made against CEO Paula Schneider’s decision to file for bankruptcy.”

BLUEMERCURY’S SEARCH FOR EXCEPTIONALISM– RetailingToday
“Sephora and Ulta are successful retailers in their own right, but Blue Mercury founder Barry Beck wants to chart a different growth path for the company Macy’s acquired earlier this year.”