This week, three fashion and apparel stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

V.F. Corporation (VFC) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. VF designs and manufactures a variety of apparel, footwear and accessories. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Equity, VFC also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VFC stock.

Costa Inc. Class A (ATX) earns an A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. A. T. Cross is a designer and marketer of branded personal accessories including writing instruments, watches, reading glasses, personal and business accessories and sunglasses. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ATX stock.

Zuoan Fashion (ZA) is bettering its rating of C (“hold”) from last week to a B (“buy”) this week. Zuoan engages in the design and distribution of fashion menswear. The stock price has risen 11.7% over the past month, better than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ZA stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.