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Penske Media Corp. acquires FashInvest

Penske Media Corporation just announced Monday, November 27, its acquisition of FashInvest. The company, known as a company that connects fashion, technology, retailer, and branded consumer goods follows after Penske Media and its subsidiary Fairchild Media's acquisition of Sourcing Journal. The purchase of FashInvest along with Sourcing Journal...

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WWD Fashion Forum announces speakers

The WWD Fashion Forum this year will feature four speakers from Southern California. Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, co-founders and co-chief executive officers of Revolve clothing will be speakers at the event in Las Vegas on August 16. Trina Turk, owner of her eponymous label, and Cynthia Vincent, founder of Twelfth Street, will also speak...

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WWD's men's wear summit list expands

While the WWD Men’s Wear Summit is just around the corner, this Thursday in New York City at the Asia Society to be precise, the list of speakers is still growing. Several speakers were recently added, but rightfully so by the looks of it. For starters, they have added Glenn Silbert, Senior Vice President of Men’s and Youth Apparel Accessories...

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Women's Wear Daily to become weekly

Women's Wear Daily, the authoritative newspaper for the fashion industry, will become a weekly from next month, breaking more than a century of tradition. The 105-year-old WWD will end its run as a daily on April 24 and launch a new weekly edition on April 29. To fill the gaps for news-hungry fashionistas, WWD will boost its online content,...