Industry News – February 3rd, 2017

Curated fashion industry news links for Friday, February 3rd, 2017…

REPORT: TARGET PULLS BACK ON INNOVATION TO FOCUS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS – ChainStoreAge
“Dustee Jenkins, Target’s senior VP of communications, said in a statement in the report that Target still sees “tremendous opportunity” for innovation to fuel growth in digital, technology, supply chain and merchandising, and is “absolutely committed to pursuing what’s next.”

RICCARDO TISCI LEAVES GIVENCHY: WHAT IT MEANS – TheNewYorkTimes
“Yet another seismic shift is taking place in French fashion. Riccardo Tisci, the creative director of Givenchy and the designer responsible for redefining the brand Audrey Hepburn built for the Kardashian era, said on Thursday that he was leaving the brand after 12 years.”

GAP LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION ’90’S ARCHIVE RE-ISSUE COLLECTION WITH ‘GENERATION GAP’ FILM – PRNewswire
“Gap, the American clothing brand, announces the launch of a limited-edition collection – the ’90’s Archive Re-Issue – for men and women featuring iconic styles from the ’90’s including the Bodysuit, Reverse Fit and Easy Fit Denim, Pleated Khakis and the timeless Pocket Tee, available online and in select stores globally starting February 7.”

YOU WON’T FIND ANY NEW IVANKA TRUMP ITEMS FOR SALE AT NORDSTROM – TheCut
“The decision was apparently made due to the fact that sales simply weren’t high enough to justify carrying the line for next season. “We’ve said all along we make buying decisions based on performance,” a spokesperson for Nordstrom told Fortune in an emailed statement.”

WHAT TO EXPECT AT TOMMY HILFIGER’S LOS ANGELES FASHION SHOW – Pret-a-Reporter
“Here, a guide to the supermodels, the performers and more to expect at the Feb. 8 blowout.”