The grades of three fashion and apparel stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

This week, V.F. Corporation (VFC) is making solid headway. The company’s rating improves to an A (“strong buy”) from last week’s B (“buy”) rating. VF designs and manufactures a variety of apparel, footwear and accessories. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Equity, VFC also gets an A. With a price of $59.75, it is above the 50-day moving average of $59.49. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VFC stock.

This week, Costa Inc. Class A (ATX) pushes up from a B to an A rating. 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’s (ZA) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). Zuoan engages in the design and distribution of fashion menswear. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 1121.5% from the week prior. 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.