FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – TUESDAY

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GUCCI EXPLORES BERLIN IN VIBRANT NEW CAMPAIGN – Hypebeast
“Gucci’s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele,  chose the timeless backdrop of Berlin to showcase the Italian brand’s offering for Spring/Summer 2016. A typically vibrant selection of shots show a slew of young talent parading around the German capital, burdened with a peacock. Check out the unique shots above and head here to go behind the scenes of Alessandro Michele’s studio.”

VOLCOM’S GLOBAL VP OF RETAIL, ERIC JOHN, RESIGNS – FashionMag
“The departure of CEO Jason Steris in December, replaced by Todd Hymel, was the first sign of a major change at Volcom. At the time, Hymel was CEO of Action Sports Brands at Kering, a role he continues to hold.”

COACH’S TURNAROUND IS ‘IMMINENT’ – Business Insider
“Coach is on the brink of a turnaround, amid declarations that the handbag category is failing. “Although many investors remain skeptical about both the handbag space and Coach’s recovery itself, we continue to believe that Coach’s turnaround is imminent and likely to drive stock upside as improvements occur first in top-line performance at retail, later followed by outlets” Wells Fargo Securities analysts wrote in a recent research note.”

LULULEMON IS MAKING 3 CHANGES TO SEND SALES SOARING IN 2016 – Business Insider
“Lululemon might be in for a strong 2016. In 2015, there was some speculation that Lululemon’s reign as a leader in the athleisure sector was going to be over — and that its own popularity would be what would potentially hurt the brand. But Lululemon might not be in trouble at all.”

MAGIC NAMES OLIVE + OAK WINNER OF ‘FASHION STORY’ CONTEST – FashionMag
“Magic has recently named Olive + Oak the winner of its “What’s Your Fashion Story” contest, beating out finalists and respective first, second and third runner-ups, Good Works Make A Difference, Natalia Romano, and Unique Vintage.”