Industry News – February 21st, 2017

Curated fashion industry news links for Tuesday, February 21st, 2017…

HOLLYWOOD DAD DUO LAUNCHES PAPERCLIP APPAREL COMPANY OFFERING INNOVATIVE AND STYLISH DIAPER BAGS FOR MEN – PRNewswire
“Hollywood actors, best friends and first-time dads AJ Buckley and Artie Baxter are bringing fashion and enhanced functionality to that most ubiquitous parental accessory: the diaper bag. Their new company, Paperclip, launches next month with a pair of bags that bring a whole new level of convenience to those inevitable baby “pit stops.”

MACY’S PROFIT TOPS VIEWS DESPITE STUMBLING SALES – TheWallStreetJournal
“Macy’s Inc. said revenue fell more than expected in the final quarter of the year as the retailer posted its eighth straight quarterly decline in same-store sales.”

THE SUPREME-BRANDED METROCARD IS HERE – TheCut
“Because hypebeasts have long been limited in their transportation options – skateboards can only take you so far – Supreme launched a custom Metrocard in collaboration with the MTA on Monday. No word yet as to whether this is more or less ridiculous than their custom brick.”

YSL, COLETTE RECONCILE AFTER SLIMANE CUT TIES WITH THE “IT” STORE – TFL
“Yves Saint Laurent and Colette have made nice after a roughly three-year long rift. According to WWD, “The Paris concept store on Monday unveiled two window displays devoted to the French fashion house, signaling a reconciliation” between the two, after they cut all ties over “parody” tees.”