THE DAILY FIX: FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS MON

Welcome Back from the Holiday Weekend Everyone!

Here’s what we’ve found currently happening in the industry:

STATE OF THE ART: AmfAR HAS LANDED IN PARIS– WWD
“The charity event raising money to combat HIV/AIDS feted its first Paris edition on Sunday night, though the party’s hostess Carine Roitfeld insisted: “This is totally different…”

AMAZON.COM’S NEW DAY FOR DEALS IS ‘PRIME’ PROMOTION – RetailingToday
“Amazon.com’s latest gambit to encourage shoppers to buy a $99 Prime membership and goose second quarter sales involves the creation of quasi-holiday called “Prime Day.”

AAFA LAUDS KEY TRADE LEGISLATION SIGNED IN LAW – AAFA
“President Barack Obama today signed two important trade measures into law – the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 and Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015). Both bills, passed by Congress last week, are key pieces of the trade agenda supported by the American Apparel & Footwear Association.”

THE LITTLE-KNOWN OWNER OF JUICY COUTURE IS ON AN ACQUISITION SPREE – Bloomberg
“Authentic Brands Group, the little-known name behind such well-known apparel labels as Juicy Couture, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and Tapout, is gobbling up brands through acquisitions and asserting itself as a force in the apparel world.”

INSIDE HOSOO, THE 327-YEAR-OLD TEXTILES MILL SUPPLYING CHANEL AND DIOR – The Business of Fashion
“How Kyoto-based Hosoo is diversifying its traditional kimono business into art, fashion and interiors, and serving clients like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel.”