Bankruptcy
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Must Read: Cara Delevingne Is the New Face of Dior's Fine-Jewelry Collection, Barneys Bankruptcy Draws Potential Buyers
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Forever 21 Officially Files for Bankruptcy, Will Close Hundreds of Stores
Perhaps this fast-fashion chain was a little *too* fast.
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Plus, Balenciaga and Farfetch raise awareness of endangered species with new capsule.
Carven Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks Buyer
Since the departure of former Creative Director Guillaume Henry in 2014, the French fashion brand has faced a series of blowbacks.
American Apparel Finds Buyer, Returns to Bankruptcy
After striking a deal with Gildan Activewear, the struggling retailer voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.
Betsey Johnson Files for Bankruptcy
Betsey Johnson LLC, the licensee that operates Betsey Johnson’s 63 freestanding stores, women’s apparel and e-commerce, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, WWD is reporting. Most of the 63 stores will close within the next few week and 350 employees are expected to be let go. Betsey Johnson herself will stay on as creative director to design the brand's lower priced Betsey Johnson line, sold in Macy's and other mass retailers, as well as oversee accessories and other licenses. "I love the moderate price range," she told WWD. "It is in synch with all the girls who are buying my clothes." Jonathan Friedman, Betsey Johnson's CFO, issued the following statement:
Another Day, Another Failed Fashion Brand: Ksubi Files For Chapter 11 Equivalent
Yesterday we heard that Lagerfeld's laying off key employees, and now denim label Ksubi has gone into "administration," the Australian equivalent of C
Escada On Brink of Bankruptcy
On the heels of the likely last showing by Christian Lacroix last week at couture comes word that another design house might not see the end of the su