FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – MONDAY

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LESSONS RETAILERS LEARNED THIS BLACK FRIDAY – RetailingToday
“Huge numbers of shoppers feasted on deals over Thanksgiving weekend, but how and when Americans did so has forever changed, as online activity exceeded store visits.”

REPOSSI JOINS THE LVMH GROUP – Vogue
“When the jeweler Gaia Repossi’s great-grandfather founded the eponymous house in 1920, did he ever dream that almost 100 years hence, Rem Koolhaas would redesign the company’s Place Vendôme flagship, or that his chic descendant would be proudly announcing that she has become the latest member of LVMH’s young designer stable?”

WHY J. CREW IS UNRAVELING – BloombergBusiness
“Sales have slumped, a comeback plan hasn’t taken off and now comes a ho-hum Christmas shopping season that analysts say is unlikely to give the once high-flying clothing retailer a boost. Investors are growing increasingly concerned. Prices on J. Crew’s benchmark bonds have sunk to about 25 cents on the dollar, a level that indicates holders are bracing for a debt restructuring.”

FLOWER POWER: A CLOSER LOOK AT FENDI’S SPRING ’16 RUNWAY SHOES – Footwear News
“Fendi’s spring ’16 runway shoes offered a mod sensibility this season. Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld made use of oversized floral appliqué treatments, using colorful embellishments on both flat and heeled mules.”

BEYONCE’S CLOTHING LINE WITH TOPSHOP JUST GOT A RELEASE DATE – Huffington Post
“Beyoncé’s long awaited clothing line with Topshop will be hitting stores in April 2016.The athletic fashion range, called Parkwood Topshop, will be sold in 20 countries, CEO Phillip Green confirmed today.”