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4 days ago | 
sourcingjournal.com | Andre Claudio
With the U.S. fast fashion market projected to grow by nearly $22 billion by 2032—according to marketing insights firm CoherentMI—Waste 360 is betting on upcycled designs. Last month, the sustainability and recycling education provider hosted its third annual Trashion Show.
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5 days ago | 
wwd.com | Andre Claudio
With a new Gen Z-focused platform and a high-profile DJ collaboration, Von Dutch is on a mission to reinsert itself into the zeitgeist. Last month the famed Y2K brand unveiled Von Dutch Loves, a new cultural platform aimed at cementing its presence where fashion meets music, according to Jack Cheika, chief executive officer of Von Dutch and WSG Brands.
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5 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Andre Claudio
Generate Key TakeawaysWith a new Gen Z-focused platform and a high-profile DJ collaboration, Von Dutch is on a mission to reinsert itself into the zeitgeist. Last month the famed Y2K brand unveiled Von Dutch Loves, a new cultural platform aimed at cementing its presence where fashion meets music, according to Jack Cheika, chief executive officer of Von Dutch and WSG Brands.
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1 week ago | 
sourcingjournal.com | Meghan Hall |Andre Claudio
President Donald Trump has created an aggressive, America-first agenda for his second presidency. Part of his focus has been bringing manufacturing back into the United States, as evidenced by his continued comments about reshoring amidst the topsy-turvy of his tariff strategy. In some industries, that’s a feasible proposal—but in fashion and apparel, it may prove a bit more difficult.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Meghan Hall |Andre Claudio
President Donald Trump has created an aggressive, America-first agenda for his second presidency. Part of his focus has been bringing manufacturing back into the United States, as evidenced by his continued comments about reshoring amidst the topsy-turvy of his tariff strategy. In some industries, that’s a feasible proposal—but in fashion and apparel, it may prove a bit more difficult.
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1 week ago | 
sourcingjournal.com | Andre Claudio
Tech Tactics is Sourcing Journal’s series with brands and technology companies to discuss their latest innovations. Vicci Eyewear is on a mission to boost its e-commerce business with help from a new artificial intelligence (AI) partner. Last week, the Miami-based prescription eyewear brand announced a partnership with Seek AI, a multi-agent system designed to deliver accurate, understandable and secure autonomous analytics for both data teams and non-technical users.
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2 weeks ago | 
sourcingjournal.com | Andre Claudio
Chain Reaction is Sourcing Journal’s discussion series with industry executives to get their take on today’s logistics challenges and learn about ways their company is working to keep the flow of goods moving. Here, Guru Rao, CEO of NuVizz, discusses how the delivery and transportation platform provides its partners with a comprehensive toolkit to handle today’s challenges—like tariffs and policy shifts—while improving efficiency and why companies should focus on the final mile.
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2 weeks ago | 
sourcingjournal.com | Andre Claudio
Veryrare is on a mission to revolutionize fashion with its “bold, fresh and reimagined” designs. Founded by Raf Reyes, the Paris-based brand emerged in 2020 during the pandemic while Reyes was a postgraduate student at the Royal College of Art in London. According to the designer, the brand was born from a desire to merge art and fashion, creating pieces that “democratize art” by making it wearable and accessible.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Andre Claudio
Veryrare is on a mission to revolutionize fashion with its “bold, fresh and reimagined” designs. Founded by Raf Reyes, the Paris-based brand emerged in 2020 during the pandemic while Reyes was a postgraduate student at the Royal College of Art in London. According to the designer, the brand was born from a desire to merge art and fashion, creating pieces that “democratize art” by making it wearable and accessible.
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3 weeks ago | 
sourcingjournal.com | Andre Claudio
Tech Tactics is Sourcing Journal’s series with brands and technology companies to discuss their latest innovations. Bluecore is making its artificial intelligence-powered shopping assistant more accessible to retailers. On Thursday, the New York-headquartered retail technology company announced the expansion of Alby—which it acquired in 2024— its generative AI agent designed to answer shopper questions both in real time and preemptively.
