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'"Thirty years — it was a hell of a ride and I don’t regret a minute,' said Mr. Bikkembergs, while Dirk Van Saene took a more nostalgic view, saying: 'I was never so conscious about it. When you are young, it is different and I regret it now that I didn’t live it 100 percent.'"
The activewear giant seems intent on turning its nearly 40-year-old niche outdoor fashion brand into a mainstream success. The plan hinges on convincing backpackers and athletes its rugged technical gear can perform just as well as The North Face or Arc’teryx.
It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections.
Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang.
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.