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LFW Men’s: Christopher Raeburn marks 10 years

Christopher Raeburn put greater emphasis on sustainable fashion in his autumn/winter 2019 collection to mark his ten years in fashion during London Fashion Week Men’s. Raeburn, who has always been known for his ‘Remade, Reduced, Recycled’ design ethos, was inspired by iconic pieces from the past ten years, which showcase his use of creating...

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Christopher Raeburn to join line-up at Jacket Required

Premium fashion trade show Jacket Required has announced that British fashion designer Christopher Raeburn will be taking to the stage to talk about the industry’s movement towards slow fashion, and showcase a new collection under the newly re-branded Raeburn label. Raeburn, who was named as the new global creative director of Timberland in...

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Christopher Raeburn named Timberland creative director

British fashion designer Christopher Raeburn has been named the new global creative director of Timberland, as the brand looks to strengthen its commitment to responsible design. Raeburn will be a “key stakeholder” in developing Timberland's global creative vision, said the footwear and apparel brand, and will be overseeing the design across all...

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Christopher Raeburn named Timberland creative director

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Timberland celebrates 45 years in NYC

Timberland, known worldwide for its iconic yellow workboot and passion for the outdoors, today kicks off a week-long series of events in New York City intended to inspire and equip the community to step outside and celebrate nature this fall. The events begin Tuesday with a larger-than-life, 13-foot replica of the brand's iconic boot in the...

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Marcolin’s eyewear license with Timberland renewed

Eyewear company Marcolin Group has announced the renewal of its licensing agreement to design, produce and distribute optical frames and sunglasses carrying the Timberland brand. The license, signed for the first time in 2013, has been renewed for a further five years until December 2023. Timberland is owned by VF Corporation. In a statement,...

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Christopher Raeburn x Timberland: sustainable consumption

Christopher Raeburn is an extraordinary designer. The main reason for this is that the British designer has based his work on a philosophy that rests on three pillars: Remade, Reduced, Recycled. Ever since the label was founded, he has relied on materials that have been discarded elsewhere. He uses military waste materials in particular, for...

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Liberty Fairs entering new phase of trade show era

Liberty Fairs, the international men's contemporary and lifestyle trade event, is currently going through growing pains. As the retail climate becomes more challenging, vendors are learning to adapt their offerings and are listening more to what consumers want versus just the buyers. Brands like Cockpit, famous for designing the jackets for "Top...

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How VF Corporation is leveraging sustainability to remain relevant at a consumer and market level

The North Face, one of the brands owned by VF Corporation, recently launched a new concept that has gained the praise of consumers and fashion experts alike The North Face Renewed collection. What makes this collection so unique? Rather than consisting of new products or designs, the collection features second-hand apparel which has been...

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Timberland opens first new "Tree Lab" specialty concept store

Timberland has opened the doors to its first specialty concept store: The Timberland Tree Lab. Located in the King of Prussia mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the experiential Tree Lab features curated product collections and brand stories in a gallery-style setting that changes every six weeks. The first theme debuted is Streetology....

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VF Corp invests 40 million USD to accelerate business growth

London - US retail group VF Corporation remans confident about its future - so confident that it is set to invest an additional 40 million USD in its business to fuel and accelerate its growth for 2018. The announcement comes after VF Corp published strong results for its second quarter, which surpassed analyst expectations. “We have really good...

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Jim Pisani promoted as Global Brand President of Timberland

VF Corporation has announced the appointment of Jim Pisani to the position of Global Brand President, Timberland, effective immediately. Pisani most recently served as president of VF’s Licensed Sports Group, which includes the Majestic brand. He will report to Scott Baxter, Vice President, VF and Group President, Outdoor & Action Sports...