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

Kate Spade & Co (KATE) is making progress this week as its rating of C (“hold”) from last week increases to a B (“buy”) rating this week. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth and Equity, KATE also gets A’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KATE stock.

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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VFC stock.

The rating of Costa Inc. Class A (ATX) moves up this week, rising from a B to an A. 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.

This week, Zuoan Fashion’s (ZA) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Zuoan Fashion designs, manufactures and markets casual men’s clothing. 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.