The grades of five fashion and apparel stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) ups its rating to a B (“buy”) this week after earning a C (“hold”) in the week before. Wolverine World Wide is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a range of quality casual shoes, rugged outdoor and work footwear. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Equity, WWW also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WWW stock.

The rating of Gildan Activewear (GIL) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Gildan Activewear manufactures and markets branded basic activewear. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GIL stock.

Costa Inc. Class A (ATX) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. 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) gets a higher grade this week, advancing 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.

Luxottica Group S.p.A. Sponsored ADR (LUX) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes, and markets traditional and designer eyeglass frames and sunglasses. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LUX 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.