insert_link Fashion Nordstrom Is the First Retailer to take the 15 Percent Pledge for 10 Years The 15 Percent Pledge, led by Brother Vellies founder Aurora James, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary of bringing change to the fashion industry by asking retailers to commit to buying from Black businesses and increasing company-wide diversity. Nordstrom is the latest brand to join the initiative, following in the footsteps of others such as Madewell, Sephora, J.Crew, MatchesFashion, Old Navy, and Moda Operandi. But it is the first to sign […] todayJuly 15, 2021
insert_link Fashion The Gap Looks to Kanye West’s Yeezy Line to Boost Sales Kanye West isn't letting his high-profile divorce from Kim Kardashian hamper his creative juices when it comes to designing apparel for new partner, The Gap. "I spoke to Yeezy last night and he’s very, very focused on this incredible opportunity—we’re both very excited about it," Gap CEO Sonia Syngal told analysts on an earnings conference call Thursday evening. The Yeezy line is still expected to launch in the first half […] todayMarch 8, 2021
insert_link Fashion Athleta Adds Extended Sizing to honor its pledge to Inclusivity Popular activewear brand Athleta has announced the expansion of extended sizing (1X-3X or sizes 18-26) to 350 styles across its collection. For Spring 2021, 70% of the Athleta collection will be available in sizes 1X-3X. "Athleta’s extended sizing expansion brings to life its mission of inclusivity and reinforces its commitment to empower women to lead an active lifestyle with confidence," said the company in a statement. Athleta designers and technical experts spent […] todayJanuary 28, 2021
insert_link Fashion Tapestry Inc. Leads the Way with New CEO Signing Inclusivity Pledge at NYFW Tapestry Inc. kicked off September’s New York Fashion Week with a major motion promoting diversity and inclusion. The owner of Kate Spade, Coach and Stuart Weitzman, joined with more than 50 others fashion brands to officially sign on to the Open to All pledge: a nationwide public engagement campaign to build awareness and understanding about the importance of protecting people from discrimination. Levi Strauss & Co., Gap Inc. and Old Navy, the Open […] todaySeptember 30, 2019
insert_link Fashion The Gap CAREs About Equality To celebrate International Women’s Day, many of Gap Inc.’s brands — including Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy — will be donating $135,000 in proceeds collectively to CARE, a global humanitarian organization that supports girls and young women. Gap issued a statement that read, “Since 1969, this company has stood for equality. Starting with our co-founders, Doris and Don Fisher, who invested an equal stake when they opened the […] todayMarch 20, 2019
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