The US apparel group VF Corporation experienced a decline in turnover in the 2024/25 financial year. At the same time, the parent company of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland was able to significantly reduce its loss thanks to extensive cost-cutting measures. This is according to current results presented by the company on...
21 May 2025
VF Corp-owned Timberland has tapped former Dr Martens creative director Darren Mckoy as global vice president of product design and creative direction. Mckoy announced his new role on LinkedIn and said the move marks a “meaningful return to VF, and the beginning of a new chapter with an iconic brand I’ve long admired for its roots and cultural...
19 May 2025
Timberland, the US brand known for its iconic 'Premium 6 inch boots', has welcomed Australian designer Drew Villani as its new global creative director. With Villani's appointment, Timberland is looking to take a new artistic turn. As such, the VF Corporation-owned label has turned to Villani, hoping to leverage the designer's more than 10 years...
30 Jan 2025
VF Corporation’s third quarter revenue was 2.8 billion dollars, up 2 percent driven by contributions from growth across regions with global strength at The North Face and Timberland brands, while Vans showcased a sequential improvement. The financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2025 ended December 28, 2024, were published today. VF’s...
29 Jan 2025
Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and with it comes the Year of the Snake. In the zodiac, the reptilian animal is believed to be known for its intelligence, communication, perceptiveness and elegance. Ahead of the beginning of the new lunar calendar, January 29, FashionUnited looks at some of the most notable campaigns and collections helping to...
24 Jan 2025
StockX, the global resale platform for sneakers, streetwear and collectables, has released its latest trend report ‘Big Facts: Brands Making Moves,’ revealing that brands on the rise, include Asics, Adidas, and On, while Denim Tears, Timberland, and Prada are among the brands that made the biggest jumps on the secondary market in 2024. Analysing...
7 Aug 2024
VF Corp, the parent company to Vans, The North Face and Timberland, is preparing to make a big push in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) markets over the next five years through a new distribution and retail deal with GMG. As part of the agreement, retail conglomerate GMG has been tasked with expanding the presence...
4 Apr 2024
Susie Mulder, global brand president of Timberland has decided to leave the business. The company confirmed the development with FashionUnited and said that Nina Flood, currently VP/GM of Timberland EMEA, will assume interim leadership as global brand president. “After two and a half years as global brand president for Timberland, Susie Mulder...
15 Nov 2023
Outwear brand Timberland has announced the appointment of Maisie Willoughby as its new vice president, chief marketing officer, a role she will take up from October 16. In the role, Willoughby has been tasked with forwarding a global brand strategy, conceiving ideas to fuel demand and positioning Timberland to “achieve sustainable, long-term...
6 Oct 2023
German designer Nils Hauser is the winner of the Redress Design Award 2023, the world's largest competition for sustainable fashion design. NGO Redress and partner VF Corporation announced the winner in a press release today. The award recognises the best talent in sustainable design each year - since about 80 percent of a product's...
8 Sept 2023
What it is: As the epitome of comfort, the sweatpants were an integral part of lockdown life during the pandemic, replacing jeans as a cosy alternative for the long days indoors. However, while restrictions are now alleviated and the world has gone back to a sense of normalcy, it seems the impact of the sweatpants has not died down. In fact, the...
24 May 2023
Timberland and Samuel Ross have collaborated on the brand's latest Future73 capsule collection, which reimagines the iconic Timberland boot as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Samuel Ross, the founder of A-Cold-Wall, approached the project with a focus on material investigation, innovation, and a respect for craftsmanship. The collection...
18 May 2023