The North Face x Cecilie Bahnsen. Photo: Courtesy of The North Face
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
The North Face collaborates with Cecilie Bahnsen
The North Face and Cecilie Bahnsen teamed up on a collection combining the designer’s hyper-feminine aesthetic with The North Face’s performance fabrics that initially debuted during the designer’s Spring 2025 runway show last September. Ranging in price from $250 to $1,000, the seven-piece, all-black collection was inspired by The North Face’s archival icons and its early female designer Ingrid Harshbarger. An accompanying campaign features 2024 Olympic silver medalist Brooke Raboutou, 2020 Olympic commentator and five-time U.K. national lead climbing champion Molly Thompson-Smith and pro climber Solenne Piret. “I’ve always loved how women around the world wear my designs in their own way, and this collaboration builds on that spirit,” Bahnsen said in a statement. “The North Face’s technical expertise not only complements my designs but elevates how it’s lived in — effortless, functional and ready for every day.” The North Face x Cecilie Bahnsen collection is available now to shop at select The North Face retail locations, thenorthface.com and ceciliebahnsen.com. {Fashionista inbox}
LVMH appoints deputy CEOs at Louis Vuitton and Dior
In a series of internal promotions, LVMH named Damien Bertrand deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton and Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou as deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture. Bertrand, who is currently CEO of Loro Piana, will be succeeded by Frédéric Arnault, currently CEO of LVMH Watches. Arnault, the second youngest of CEO Bernard Arnault’s five children, will join Loro Piana on March 26 for a transition period with Bertrand, who starts at Louis Vuitton on June 10. Angeloglou is set to move over to Christian Dior Couture on April 15, reporting to Delphine Arnault. Angeloglou was named managing director of LVMH Fashion Group in March 2024 as well as Fendi’s CEO last May, and his successors have yet to be announced. {WWD/paywalled}
How a surge in boycotts could upend the retail industry
As a response to retailers pulling back on some diversity, equity and inclusion policies, retailers like Target and Amazon are facing multiple, simultaneous boycotts. A group called The People’s Union U.S.A. organized “Economic Blackout Day” on Feb. 28, which encouraged shoppers to not spend at all, or only spend locally if needed. Target is now facing a 40-day strike, or “Target Fast,” as a way to protest the retailer ending some of its DEI initiatives. Roughly 9% of shoppers said they planned to participate in The People’s Union U.S.A.’s weeklong Amazon boycott this week, per a Numerator survey. The organization is also planning a Nestlé boycott from March 21-28, a Walmart boycott from April 7-14 and another one-day blackout on April 18. These boycotts could shake up the retail industry for 2025, adding another hurdle to the already challenging macroeconomic environment of increased tariffs and inflation. {Modern Retail}
The Fall 2025 runways look a lot like resale sites
This season, multiple Paris Fashion Week runways reintroduced early aughts hits that have recently surged in popularity: Dior’s “J’adore Dior” logo tee, Chloé’s Paddington bag and Alexander McQueen’s skull scarf. Both the continued interest in Y2K and a booming resale landscape are fueling this resurgence, but Alyssa Vingan notes this return to previous “It” items also reflects an attempt to recapture the success of a best-seller amid falling luxury market earnings and soaring prices. Rereleasing classic designs is nothing new, although Vingan writes that the return of these particular designs signals that brands may be attempting to capitalize on the success they’ve seen at resale. “Consumers are smart, and nothing says ‘We need a hit!’ like a publicized reissue of a proven hot ticket item — especially one that’s already picking up steam on the secondhand market,” Vingan shares on Substack. {The New Garde}
Are dark color palettes good for business?
Black ensembles dominated the Fall 2025 runways in Paris and Milan more so than usual, with 198 entirely black looks at Milan Fashion Week (up 16% on Fall 2024) and 247 all-black looks at Paris Fashion Week (up 17% on Fall 2024). Red carpets also featured black ensembles this awards season, especially at the Baftas. The darker color palette likely reflects sociopolitical uncertainty, but will all-black fashion inspire consumers to shop? “Historically, dark fashion has often emerged in response to challenging times, offering a sense of grounding, resilience and sophistication amid instability,” fashion psychologist Carolyn Mair told Vogue Business. “Black is also linked to emotional depth and realism, which might resonate with consumers seeking authenticity in a world dominated by rapid change and digital saturation.” Black is the most reliable color when it comes to sell-through, and since economic challenges have persisted, many brands are playing it safe. But leaning into black could be counterintuitive as more black garments might not encourage consumers to buy new designs. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
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