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Evan Clark

Deputy Managing Editor

Evan Clark is deputy managing editor at WWD where he has written about the fashion industry through the lenses of technology, finance, business and politics. In his current role, he helps guide WWD’s financial and technology coverage and writes breaking news and analysis of mergers and acquisitions and business trends. He joined WWD in 2000 as a financial reporter and his career has included positions covering firms such as Jones, Kellwood and Fifth & Pacific as well as in Washington, D.C., covering major political and regulatory issues. He holds a bachelor of arts in English literature from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

More From Evan Clark

Investment Bankers on the Future of Fashion Dealmaking

After a surprisingly strong run of acquisitions and IPOs, WWD asks the experts to weigh in on what comes next.

Steve Madden Buys Almost Famous in $52 Million Deal

CEO Edward Rosenfeld said the acquisition would "enhance our apparel platform."

Farfetch Awaits Next Great Challenge as EU Approves YNAP Deal

Richemont's agreement to sell a majority stake in Yoox Net-a-porter to Farfetch and Alabbar has overcome its…

The Foggy Future of Farfetch

As the company awaits a key EU antitrust ruling on its YNAP deal with Richemont, the path ahead is beset with…

Canada Goose Hit by Downgrades Citing China and the Warm Winter Ahead

Wells Fargo and Cowen both downgraded the luxury parka-maker.

Hailey and Justin Bieber Celebrate Entrepreneurs With Anastasia Soare

Plus, Victoria Secret launches adaptive innerwear, and Mariah Carey and her children star in a holiday…

AEO Taps Sarah Clarke and Valerie van Ogtrop

The retailers hired the PVH and J. Crew vets in the reshuffling ahead of Micahel Rempell's departure next…

Victoria’s Secret and Pink Launch Adaptive Intimates

The company is looking to make life easier for people with disabilities.

Retail Sales Surprise in September, but Caution Lingers

Apparel showed signs of weakness last month and the underlying sales trend is slowing.

Activists Come for VF: Engaged Capital Seeks Portfolio Review

If the investor gets its way, brands from Supreme to Timberland could be reviewed for potential sale.

Lululemon Shares Jump Ahead of Its Move to the S&P 500

The active giant, which is now bigger than Target on the stock market, is replacing Activision Blizzard Inc…

Birkenstock Still Slides, DVF’s Ginger Fix, Boosting South Asian Art

Birkenstock shares continued to decline Thursday, DVF collaborates with Gimber, Boss mounts a South Asian art…

Birkenstock Shares Keep Falling on Second Day of Trading

The offering has become a closely watched barometer of the consumer IPO market. 

Victoria’s Secret Looks to Win Over Wall Street Again

CEO Martin Waters is looking to both stay on top and stage a comeback at the mammoth lingerie brand.

Birkenstock Shares Fall 12.6% in Wall Street Debut

The German sandal-maker's stock closed at $40.20 after the IPO was priced at $46 a share.