FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – FRIDAY

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AEROPOSTALE FINDS NEW WAY TO MAKE MONEY – RetailingToday
“The teen specialty retailer and operator of roughly 800 stores signed a domestic licensing agreement for home textiles with Himatsingka America. Terms of the deal call for Himatsingka to design, manufacture and distribute bedding and bath linens using the Aeropostale label for department stores, big-box retailers and wholesale channels across North America.”

BALMAIN X H&M COLLECTION REPORTEDLY LEAKED ONLINE  – FootwearNews
“Chicagoan Kathryn Swartz Rees might have just debuted the hotly anticipated collection (shoes included!) on her Instagram. If the 99 product images are actually of the line, we now know why Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing has been so careful about releasing the shots of the capsule. There are some pretty standout shoes.”

BANANA REPUBLIC’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR MARISSA WEBB IS LEAVING -NewYorkTimes
“Marissa Webb, the former J. Crew star designer tasked with reviving Banana Republic, is stepping down as the brand’s creative director after just 18 months in the job.”

SAKS TO DEBUT NEW STORE CONCEPT– RetailingToday
“The retailer announced plans to open a 21,000-sq.-ft. store devoted to jewelry and contemporary women’s ready-to-wear in Greenwich, Connecticut. Earlier this year, Saks announced plans to open a standalone shoe store concept, 10022-Shoe, also in Greenwich.”

STELLA LAUNCHES COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT– VogueNews
“Stella McCartney is reportedly suing Steve Madden for creating a “poorly made copy” of her signature Falabella bag.”