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José Teunissen, 2023 portrait. Credits: Bibi Veth via AUAS. The environmentally polluting fashion industry urgently needs to 'reinvent' itself. That is what José Teunissen, programme director at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), argued in her lecturer's address on Tuesday. How can her own education contribute to making the industry greener? “The Chinese online clothing company Shein burns 1 billion t-shirts a year.” 1 billion. José Teunissen brought it up almost casually in her […]

Fashion Revolution photo grid -" I made your clothes” campaign. Credits: Fashion Revolution In the last ten years, the fashion industry has come a long way - the simple question, “Who made my clothes?” could not be answered after the collapse of the Rana Plaza building on 24th April 2013. Rescuers had to dig through the rubble looking for clothing labels to figure out which brands were producing clothes there. Even then, brands and retailers were quick to point to “past orders” or […]

Kizik Roamer Glacier Credits: Kizik Kizik has launched a new brand platform and integrated campaign as part of its continued growth strategy across retail, wholesale, and international markets. The new brand platform and campaign, created in partnership with creative agency Yard NYC, features a renewed branding look for the footwear brand, encompassing everything from its website to its logo and packaging. The new campaign features omnichannel distribution across out-of-home, connected TV, […]

Nike Team USA track and field uniform Credits: Nike Nike and several USA Olympic athletes have stepped forward to address online controversy concerning the brand’s designs for the women's Team USA track and field kit following the circulation of a certain photo earlier this month. The US sportswear giant initially unveiled its Olympic uniforms for the United States of America and other countries on April 11 during an event in Paris. However, a single photograph of one of Nike’s USA track […]

Shopping online at Asos Credits: Asos, Multiverse Asos wants to reverse its sales decline, grappling with an 18 percent drop in revenue amidst intensified competition from brands like Shein, H&M, and Zara. This challenge is compounded by shifting consumer preferences away from exclusive online shopping, marking a stark departure from the gains Asos experienced during the pandemic, the Guardian reported. To address these obstacles, Asos said it will embark on a comprehensive turnaround […]

Frederic Malle Credits: Frederic Malle website Fragrance purveyor Frédéric Malle is exiting his brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle by the end of June 2024. A pioneer of niche perfumes, Mr. Malle began his brand a quarter of a century ago, collaborating with designers such as Dries Van Noten and Acne to create sensory art, referring to perfume as “the mirror of your soul.” Not a traditional ‘nose’, Frédéric Malle revolutionized the creative process of perfume making by […]

Bottega Veneta x Cassina Le Corbusier at Milan Design Week Credits: FashionUnited Milan's annual Salone del Mobile furniture and interiors fair has transformed into the premier global design destination. Against the vibrant backdrop of Italy's fashion capital, a plethora of brands and retailers across the design spectrum offer unparalleled experiences, collaborations, activations, events, and, of course, soirées, transforming the city into a veritable creative epicenter that rivals even its […]

Lotto Credits: WHP Global WHP Global has announced a new long-term licence for Lotto with Agilitas Sports. Through this licence, WHP said in a release, Agilitas will have the exclusive rights to design, manufacture, promote, and distribute the Lotto brand in India, Australia, and soon in South Africa. Commenting on the development, Stanley Silverstein, chief commercial officer at WHP Global said: "Agilitas dedicated focus on the sportswear industry, and a profound belief in India's promising […]

Monique Drent van The Swapshop, Ger Brinks van BMA-Techne en Roosmarie Ruigrok tijdens de showcase van Reflow. Credits: Tess van der Sluis / Pakhuis de Zwijger Ellie.Connect, the leading platform for sustainability in the fashion and textile industry is thrilled to announce its recent collaboration with Roosmarie Ruigrok, a respected expert in sustainable fashion and textiles. Roosmarie Ruigrok is known for her extensive experience in the textile landscape, and sustainable fashion, and as the […]

Designer Luis Fernandez adjust a flamenco dress as customer Virginia Cuaresma tries it on.Credits: CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP Luis Fernandez's workshop in Seville's Old City is buzzing with customers who have come to try on his dazzling array of flamenco dresses, their vibrant fabrics replete with voluptuous ruffles and polka dots. Flamenco fashion hits its annual peak in springtime when towns and cities across Spain's southern Andalusia region hold their annual week-long ferias, when everyone […]

Image: Nordstrom Nordstrom Inc.'s (JWN) founding family has notified the board of its interest in taking the company private. The company formed a special committee to evaluate any proposal from the company's Chief Executive Officer Erik Nordstrom and the company's president Pete Nordstrom, and any proposals from other parties and consider whether they are in the best interests of Nordstrom and all shareholders, the department-store chain said in a statement. The special committee retained […]

Image for illustration Credits: Nikeland/courtesy of Nike x Roblox. In a rapidly digitising world, protecting brands is becoming increasingly complex and essential, even alongside the rise of the metaverse. With the evolution of technologies such as virtual reality (VR), the metaverse is becoming a new arena in which companies need to establish and protect their brand identity. What exactly is the metaverse and how can a brand be protected in it? Metaverse A metaverse can basically be any 3D […]

Fréderic et Alexandre Arnault. Credits: LVMH and STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP. Two sons of the world's richest man Bernard Arnault on Thursday joined the board of LVMH after a shareholder vote, further cementing the family's control on the French luxury goods giant. The pair joined their elder siblings on the board of directors of the company, which houses brands such as Dior and Louis Vuitton, meaning four of Bernard Arnault's five children now sit on the board. Alexandre, 31, is the executive […]

At the Nona Source showroom in northern Paris, designers pick through luxurious textiles with ornate names: curly alpaca, geometrical macrame guipure, silk diamond cloque Jacquard. What makes them really exotic, however, is that they all come from "deadstocks" -- the leftovers designers discard when they have finished with a roll of fabric. Until recently, it was common for deadstocks -- like unsold clothes -- to be burned or buried. At best, they gathered dust in storerooms. Ever conscious of […]

L'Oréal headquarters Credits: L’Oréal First quarter sales of 11.24 billion euros, increased 9.4 percent like-for-like and 8.3 percent reported at L’Oréal. The company’s adjusted like-for-like growth was 8.1 percent. Commenting on the figures, Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L'Oréal, said in a statement: “2024 is off to a very good start with like-for-like growth of 9.4 percent, perfectly illustrating the power of our unique model. Continued double-digit growth in Europe, coupled with […]

Brixton store Credits: Facebook/Brixton Brixton has announced the appointment of Seth Ellison, a Southern California native and 40 year veteran of the lifestyle apparel and action sports sectors, to the role of chief executive officer effective April 22, 2024. Commenting on the new appointment, Altamont Capital Partners co-founder, Keoni Schwartz, said: "We ran a very comprehensive search and Seth's range of experiences was unique. Seth's breadth and depth will both be immensely valuable as he […]

Reitmans store Credits: Facebook/Reitmans Apparel retailer Reitmans Canada (RCL) increased fourth quarter revenues by 8.1 million Canadian dollars or 3.8 percent to 221 million Canadian dollars, while comparable sales including e-commerce net sales, decreased 1.6 percent. Net revenues for fiscal 2024 decreased by 8.6 million Canadian dollars or 1.1 percent to 794.7 million Canadian dollars and comparable sales decreased 3.2 percent. "We are pleased with the results for the fourth quarter of […]

Illustrative image of art and design students discussing their work. Credits: RF-Studio / Pexels Higher education data platform Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published its 2024 ranking for the world’s top universities to study art and design last week. The Royal College of Art (RCA) in London has come out on top for the second year in a row. The University of the Arts London, known for its London College of Fashion (LCF) and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (CSM) is QS’ second […]

Thinx launches new products with LeakSafe barrier Credits: Thinx New York-based reusable period underwear company Thinx has launched new styles with its innovative, patent-pending LeakSafe™ Barrier technology. Created to provide wearers with all-day protection, the innovative offers higher rates of absorbency, with leak protection for up to 12 hours. Available across all the brand’s products, including Thinx, Thinx Teens, and Thinx for All, the four-layer gusset features enhanced comfort […]

Neiman Marcus launches immersive experience 'Balmain Beach Club' Credits: Robie Robinson for Neiman Marcus Luxury department store group Neiman Marcus has launched an exclusive collection and immersive experience in Dallas, Texas, in partnership with Balmain. Debuting in 10 stores and online, the Balmain Beach Club features 14 pieces ranging across ready-to-wear and handbags inspired by the beautiful scenery of the French Riviera. Looking through its archives for inspiration, the collection […]

Outfits once worn by Princess Diana at a media preview ahead of the auction by Julian’s Auctions titled 'Princess Diana's Elegance & A Royal Collection' on display in Hong Kong, April 2024. Credits: photo by Peter Parks / AFP. Hong Kong - Shoulder-padded, daffodil yellow and accented with gleaming gold buttons -- a very of-its-time suit Princess Diana wore during her 1989 trip to Hong Kong is now among six outfits on display in the former British colony. The collection of dresses, […]

World Retail Congress Paris 2024. From left to right: Selvane Mohandas du Ménil, Michael Ward, Nicolas Houzé. Credits: F. Julienne Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods (London), and Nicolas Houzé, CEO of Galeries Lafayette (Paris), have shared their expert advice at the World Retail Congress, the international event for retail professionals that kicked off on Tuesday and concludes its talks today, April 18. Host Selvane Mohandas du Ménil asks the two major retail players what […]

2024 AAFA American Image Awards Credits: Slaven Vlasic for Getty Images The American Image Awards welcomed leaders and advocates across the apparel and footwear industries on Tuesday night for a gala dinner of halibut, specialty cocktail, the Dusty Rose, and an awards ceremony in the auspicious Gotham Hall which is celebrating its centenary this year. Todd Snyder sipped champagne and chatted near the bar, having dressed the emcee, Boston Globe Today’s Segun Oduolowu in his chic beige suit, […]

Erdem SS24 collection Credits: Erdem A new fashion exhibition opening at British stately homes Chatsworth celebrating the image and legacy of the late dowager Duchess Deborah Devonshire and the Devonshire Collections through the spring/summer 2024 collection of Erdem Moralioglu. The ‘Imaginary Conversations’ exhibition will run from June 21 to October 20 and will explore the interiors, fabrics and fashion archive of Chatsworth House as a source of inspiration for Erdem’s SS24 collection, […]

Laura Ashley womenswear collection Credits: Laura Ashley In Pictures Home and lifestyle brand Laura Ashley is returning to fashion this month with a 47-piece spring/summer collection inspired by the brand’s archive. The relaunch is a partnership between Laura Ashley and fashion retailer Next and was facilitated by IMG, Laura Ashley’s licensing representative for fashion in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. IMG became its fashion partner in 2022 after the brand was acquired […]

Credits: Pexels OFFICE has grown into a globally recognized retailer, maintaining its distinctive charm rooted in displaying shoes on old office furniture—a creative nod to its name. Simultaneously, it champions sustainability by supporting the circular fashion economy through its initiative OFFCUTS, which offers consumers unique, secondhand, and ex-display shoes at competitive prices, effectively extending the lifecycle of its products. FashionUnited has gathered all the important aspects […]

Veesual Switch Model Credits: Veesual website Veesual, the Paris-based AI-powered virtual try-on platform for the fashion industry, has closed a 7.5 million US dollar seed round led by AVP (AXA Venture Partners) and Techstars. The investment will accelerate the company's plan to expand into the US market by opening its first US-based office in New York in 2025, recruiting senior US talent, and enhancing its current product offering for US apparel companies. Maxime Patte, co-founder and chief […]

Berō store at the Barclays Center Credits: Berō by Matthew Williams In Pictures American basketball team The Brooklyn Nets has opened the first retail store for its private label merchandise brand, Berō, which debuted in December 2023. Located at the Barclays Center, the 200-square-foot storefront has been designed by the Brooklyn Home Company’s director of architecture, Stacey Walters, “to feel live-in and welcoming” and offer an elevated fashion experience within a crowded sports […]

Rosé for Saint Laurent SS20 Credits: Courtesy of Saint Laurent As previously reported by FashionUnited, according to a report put together by image agency Karla Otto in collaboration with Lefty, the FW24 ready-to-wear runway collections generated an earned media value (EMV) of more than 527.5 million dollars. In the report, the two agencies published the results following their analysis of Instagram posts and TikTok videos from influencers. Boy Band RIIZE at Louis Vuitton m FW24 […]

Tennis racket Credits: Pexels by Gonzalo Facello Tennis tournament, the Laver Cup, which pits six of the best men’s tennis players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the world, has signed a new retail and merchandising partnership with Fanatics, a digital sports platform and provider of licensed sports merchandise. Under the multi-year deal, Fanatics will develop a new range of Laver Cup merchandise for fans, working closely with event organisers in the creation, […]

Mint Velvet campaign Credits: Mint Velvet British womenswear brand Mint Velvet is opening a new store within the premium Silbury Arcade section of Milton Keynes shopping centre The Centre:MK this summer. In a statement, Mint Velvet said that the 2,800 square foot space will be a “key regional store” for the brand as it continues to focus on its expansion within “premium retail destinations”. The new store will be designed by London-based StudioJill and will house the brand’s full […]

Presentation of the finalists for the Picto Prize for Fashion Photography. Credits: Picto Prize for Fashion Photography 2023. Annabelle Foucher. Following the closing of the call for entries on March 17, the Picto Prize for Fashion Photography has unveiled the 24 finalists for this year's competition. They were selected from over 200 applications submitted from all over the world. For its 26th edition, the Picto Prize for Fashion Photography will feature 24 finalists, both established and […]

Interview Avec Amour's debut catwalk show at 080 Barcelona with their collection ‘Cannon Beach’. Credits: 080 Barcelona Fashion From Avec Amour’s María Undo and Daniel de Villanueva tearfully greeting each other at the end of their first catwalk show and Guillermo Justicia's friends, bouquet in-hand, waiting to congratulate him on his debut to Santi Mozas of Compte Spain working until the last minute alongside 404 Studio designer Anaïs Vauxcelles, his close creative partner. These […]

Credits: Lululemon At lululemon, a leading company in the field of high-performance sportswear, the well-being of employees—physically, mentally, and socially—is at the center of the company's activities. This philosophy is reflected both in product development and in the design of the working environment. From a yoga boutique to a global giant Since its founding in 1998 in Vancouver, Canada, lululemon has grown from a small design studio boutique specializing in yoga apparel to a global […]

Kinnevik Credits: Kinnevik During the first quarter, Kinnevik announced the divestment of its full shareholding in Tele2 to Iliad/NJJ for a total consideration of 13 billion Swedish krona. Following this transaction, the company’s board intends to propose an extraordinary cash distribution of 23 Swedish krona per share or 6.4 billion Swedish krona in total. “With Kinnevik’s divestment of its entire stake in Tele2 to Iliad/NJJ announced in the first quarter, we are completing our […]

Brunello Cucinelli store. Image: Sefa Karacan / Anadolu Agency via AFP. First quarter sales at Brunello Cucinelli were up by 16.5 percent at current exchange rates and 17.9 percent at constant exchange rates to 309.1 million euros. The company said that the first quarter performance is in line with expectations and consistent with the 10 percent growth expected for the full year. Commenting on the results, Brunello Cucinelli, executive chairman and creative director of the company said: “The […]

OVS headquarters Credits: OVS spa OVS ended the year with net sales of 1,536 million euros, up 1.5 percent despite exceptionally unfavourable weather that penalised the apparel market in the initial periods of both seasons. The company’s sales in the first months of 2024 are up by around 5 percent. OVS said in a release that the positive full year result was also due to the best fourth quarter ever, with net sales of 433.1 million euros and adjusted EBITDA of 60.7 million euros. Adjusted […]

Julia Goddard Credits: Harvey Nichols Julia Goddard, EMEA president of Alexander McQueen will be joining Harvey Nichols in June as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Commenting on the new appointment, Sir Dickson Poon and Pearson Poon, chairman and vice chairman of Harvey Nichols said: “Julia is a dynamic business leader with a strong track record of delivering quality growth and successfully developing and executing a VIC clienteling strategy. Her expertise and strategic capabilities […]

Credits: White Stuff Building a strong brand community in the dynamic world of fashion is not just a decision but a necessity. From cultivating brand loyalty to driving innovation and remaining at the industry's forefront, the importance of a well-defined community approach cannot be underestimated. White Stuff, a pioneering British fashion retailer founded in 1985, has carved out a unique niche through its innovative, community-centric strategy. This approach is exemplified by their […]

Interview Brenna Simmons, founder and creative director of nordeen Credits: nordeen Launching a fashion brand brings a wealth of challenges with it, but launching a bridal wear brand perhaps even more. No longer the sure-fire business it once was, the bridal industry has witnessed a rise in informal weddings, a surge of interest in vintage or unconventional attire, and highly informed shoppers. Combined with inflation and an unsteady economy, it’s unsurprising that this season’s New […]

Credits: Rory James - IPF Forum 2023 The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce the keynote speakers for the fourth annual Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) Forum, which will take place on Thursday 18th April 2024 at 180 Studios, 180 The Strand, London. The IPF Forum is an annual sustainability event, designed to be provocative in thinking with multi-faceted conversations and activities. Focused on accelerating the foundations of a circular fashion ecosystem in the UK, the […]

The #WhoMadeMyClothes campaign has been around since 2015. Credits: Fashion Revolution The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Savar, Bangladesh, which housed garment factories, shook the industry - more than 1,100 workers lost their lives and around 2,500 were injured, many of them gravely. The accident, one of the deadliest disasters in the history of industrial manufacturing, shed light on an area that normally remains in the dark: where and under what conditions garments are made. […]

Berluti Team France’s Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony outfits Credits: Berluti With 100 days until the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, French luxury menswear fashion house Berluti has unveiled Team France’s outfits designed to embody “true elegance à la française”. The LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned brand said it wanted to bring together the “savoir-faire and experience of its artisans to ensure that the French athletes look their very best” with […]

QVC's Quintessential 50 collective Credits: QVC Live video commerce giant QVC is looking to embolden women over the age of 50 with a new ‘Quintessential 50’ collective featuring female celebrities, activists, business leaders and lifestyle experts who exemplify “the possibilities of life over 50”. Under its new ‘Age of Possibility’ agenda, QVC has brought together a collective of 50 women, including Christina Applegate, Patti LaBelle, Rita Wilson, Naomi Watts, Martha Stewart, and […]

Lululemon Team Canada Summer Athlete Kit for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Credits: Photo by Scott Ramsay for Lululemon. In Pictures Vancouver-based activewear brand Lululemon has unveiled Team Canada’s summer athlete kit for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This marks the second time the Canadian brand has dressed its home country's Olympic and Paralympic teams but the first time it is creating athlete kits for warm weather. Calvin McDonald, chief executive at […]

Amazon Live ‘The Paige Desorbo Show’ Credits: Amazon Amazon is bringing its ‘Amazon Live’ interactive and shoppable livestreams to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee, meaning that customers can browse, shop, and engage with content they're watching on the TV screen by using their mobile devices. Previously Amazon Live streams were only available on desktop, mobile, and Fire TV, the new FAST (free ad-supported TV) channel will give customers in the US more ways to engage with interactive, […]

Carnaby Street, London Credits: Shaftesbury Capital Material science company Pangaia will open its first standalone UK store on Carnaby Street, London, this summer. The 1,500-square-foot store will be located at 57 Carnaby Street in a prime retail position alongside retailers such as End, Adidas Originals, and Axel Arigato. The store will offer the brand’s genderless apparel while showcasing Pangaia’s problem-solving materials science innovations. Michelle McGrath, executive director at […]

Photo Credits: Exterior of one of Walmart's shopping centres. Walmart, file photo. Walmart has unveiled a partnership with The Jessica Simpson brand, introducing a fresh lineup of women's apparel, swimwear, and jewelry just in time for the summer seasons. Boasting a blend of boho-chic styles and timeless classics, the collection offers Walmart customers the perfect additions to their spring and summer wardrobes, Walmart said in a statement. Commencing today, shoppers can explore The Jessica […]

Johnston & Murphy 'Not Your Dad's Shoe Company' campaign Credits: Johnston & Murphy American heritage footwear and clothing brand Johnston & Murphy has launched a new brand campaign aimed at reshaping how customers think of the 174-year-old brand as it looks to inspire audiences and to show it is more than a dress shoe company. The Nashville-based brand, part of Genesco Inc., tapped creative agency Wolfgang to put a fresh lens to ensure the Johnston & Murphy brand resonates […]

Casadei campaign image Credits: Casadei Italian luxury footwear brand Casadei has opened a flagship store on Alibaba’s leading e-commerce platform, Tmall Luxury Pavilion, as part of its continued global expansion and digital strategy plans. In a statement, Casadei said its launch on Tmall would allow it to connect with the “vibrant and digitally savvy Chinese market,” while solidifying its presence in Asia. Triboo Shanghai will manage Casadei’s flagship store and oversee all the […]

Asos x Nordstrom, New York City Credits: Asos For the first half period, Asos reported an adjusted pre-tax loss of 120 million pounds, while total sales declined by 18 percent to 1,505.8 million pounds. Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to 16.3 million pounds compared to the 4.6 million pounds in the period last year. Asos reiterated guidance for FY24 sales decline of 5 to 15 percent, positive adjusted EBITDA and cash generation. The company also announced three new appointments of Dave Murray as […]

Credits: Foot Locker Inc. Sneakers are not just footwear within the hip hop community; they are a potent symbol of fashion, status, and cultural identity. As a global leader with over 2,500 stores, Foot Locker is the premier destination for sneakers, celebrated for its collaborations with top brands to deliver coveted and cutting-edge products. For more than three decades, the company has expertly curated collections that deeply resonate with sneaker aficionados and are integral to urban and […]

Madewell, La Ligne and Karl Largerfeld. Credits: FashionUnited Marketplace. What it is: Voluminous skirting was a big trend for autumn/winter 2024 collections, but none more so than ones with ruffled hemlines. Such a style was formulated through a variety of techniques, whether it be extreme layering or intricate gathering, they all came to a head in billowing shapes that exaggerated the lower half of a gown. These would most often be seen in drop-hem dresses or puffy babydoll silhouettes. […]

Megan Kulick Credits: Birkenstock Birkenstock has announced the appointment of Megan Kulick as director investor relations, effective April 15, 2024. Based in New York, Kulick will report to the board of directors of the company. Commenting on Kulick’s appointment, Oliver Reichert, CEO of the Birkenstock Group and member of the board said: "It was extremely important for us to fill the position with an investor relations professional who not only has a high reputation in the market and an […]

Mike DeSimone Credits: NewStore NewStore, a mobile-first unified commerce platform for global retail brands, has appointed Mike DeSimone as CEO. The company said in a release that NewStore founder Stephan Schambach will remain chairman of the board, while DeSimone will leverage his extensive experience scaling commerce technology businesses to accelerate the company's growth. "Our unique ability to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences worldwide sets us apart. Mike's expertise will be […]

Adidas Flagship in Shanghai Credits: Adidas AG Adidas reported preliminary currency-neutral revenues increased 8 percent in the first quarter. In euro terms, the company’s revenues grew 4 percent to 5.458 billion euros. The company’s gross margin improved 6.4 percentage points to 51.2 percent and operating profit increased to 336 million euros. As a result of the better-than-expected performance during the quarter, the company has increased its full-year guidance and now expects […]

Louis Vuitton store in Spain Credits: Louis Vuitton LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded revenue of 20.7 billion euros in the first quarter, down 2 percent reported, while organic revenue growth was 3 percent. LVMH said in a statement that the company had a good start to the year despite a geopolitical and economic environment that remains uncertain. While Europe and the United States achieved growth on a constant currency and consolidation scope basis over the quarter; Japan recorded […]

The North Face and icebreaker, two leading outdoor performance brands and pioneers of natural performance apparel, collaborated on a merino blend adventure wear capsule for Spring/Summer 2024. Credits: The North Face and icebreaker, VF Corporation The North Face has partnered with outdoor performance wear brand icebreaker to create a capsule collection of adventure wear for Spring/Summer 2024. The new collection seeks to redefine comfort and performance and is made from merino wool and Tencel […]

Credits: (l. to r. ): Niels Bekman, Francis Vanamstel, Zus Poland As the class of 2024 completes their academic journey in becoming fashion professionals, the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) recently showcased the graduates' final collections with huge success. Stepping into the fashion industry, those collections play a crucial role for graduates to expand their network and share their work. As the international B2B network, FashionUnited aims to promote emerging designers, like the […]

Heydude Credits: Facebook/Heydude Crocs, Inc. has announced the appointment of Terence Reilly as incoming executive vice president and president for the Heydude brand. Reilly will join the executive leadership team on April 29 and will report directly to Andrew Rees, the company’s chief executive officer. The company said in a statement that Reilly, 56, most recently served as the president of the Stanley Brand where he reshaped the century-old insulated drinkware brand into a must-have […]

Look from Academy of Art graduate show Credits: Courtesy Of Academy Of Art University Uploaded By Belen Van Der Deijl This month begins the global cycle of graduate fashion showcases with designers from schools located in fashion capitals like New York or London often gaining the most press. This has forced program directors at regional schools to question if their students are losing out and has pushed some US institutions to stage their own graduate shows in September during New York […]

Credits: The LYCRA Company C&A, one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers and a leader in quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many proudly introduces its latest Spring / Summer 2024 men's denim range featuring innovative LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber, designed to revolutionize the way men experience their denim. This groundbreaking capsule collection of 4 styles is set to launch in 190 C&A stores and in the C&A online shop across Europe on 8 February 2024. […]

Charlotte Tilbury Fragrance Collection of Emotions Credits: Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Celebrity make-up artist and entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury is expanding her beauty and skincare empire with a debut collection of fragrances developed with master perfumers at flavours and fragrance company IFF and backed by neuroscience. The six new fragrances are powered by emotion-boosting molecules, designed to unlock a range of emotions, including feelings of love, happiness, sex, calm, energy, and […]

Hollister, Feel Good Fest line up. Credits: Hollister. American lifestyle retailer Hollister Co. has unveiled a new music initiative designed to bring trending musicians to nationwide fans of both the brand and the artist through live performances, social activations and merchandise. The project, dubbed ‘Feel Good Fest Music Program’, will kick off with the introduction of a concert series, through which six Gen Z artists and groups will perform in select high schools and venues across […]

Image illustrating 8 e-commerce pricing strategies. Credits: AI-generated image for FashionUnited The World Retail Congress (WRC) 2024 opened its doors today, April 16, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile in the French capital. It will run until Thursday, April 18. The event brings together the leaders of the global retail industry to discuss strategies for driving retail success across all sectors. It's a high-level forum for senior executives to learn, share ideas, network and play a […]

Credits: Vision Express. Opticians and eyewear retailer Vision Express is set to be introduced to a select number of Saks Off 5th stores over the next few months in what also comes as an expansion to the luxury chain’s offering. Several of Saks Off 5th stores are expected to add a Vision Express space, including its locations in Westbury, Elizabeth, Bridgewater, West Palm and Naples, with more to be confirmed at a later date. An eye exam, which Saks is anticipating will largely be an […]

Illustration of Cubitts New York store Credits: Cubitts London-based eyewear maker and retailer Cubitts is opening its first permanent retail store outside the UK in its 10-year history later this month in New York City. The opening of its first international store will mark the brand’s 17th, adding to its 11 stores in London, alongside its Edinburgh, Leeds, Brighton and Cambridge stores across the UK. Opening on April 25, the 275 square foot US flagship located at 103 Mercer Street in the […]

Fy! co-founders Tom Beverley and Jonathan Thomson Credits: Fy! London-based Trouva, the platform for independent boutiques and brands, has been acquired by Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace for home and living. The acquisition doubles Fy!'s business size and is part of its wider strategy to leverage artificial intelligence to offer unparalleled marketplace experiences for sellers and buyers alike. Trouva, founded in 2015 and acquired by Cambridge-based start-up Re:store in January 2023 after its […]

JD Sports Avenue des Champs-Élysées flagship in Paris Credits: JD Sports In Pictures Sports fashion retailer JD Sports Fashion has opened a global flagship store in the heart of Paris. Located at 118 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the store has been designed to create an immersive shopping experience, showcasing the brand’s latest innovations in digital technology and merchandising offering the “hottest brands and latest launches”. The store showcases the latest collections from the […]

Matalan store front. Credits: Matalan. Matalan has announced the expansion of its range of third-party labels, with 17 new brands having now joined the retailer’s offering across core categories. Among the newly added names in the apparel division are Mountain Warehouse, Threadbare, Brave Soul, ToeZone and Regatta, all sitting alongside Matalan’s existing roster and building on the 10 previously introduced in December of last year. A number of beauty brands are also being added to […]

Image: Unsplash Swiss watchmakers are increasingly turning their sights towards India thanks to a new free trade agreement that is due to gradually open the doors for luxury timepiece exports. While some brands are already in the starting blocks, others are waiting to see whether India will become a new land of plenty. "India represents enormous potential," Yves Bugmann, president of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, told AFP at Watches and Wonders, the Geneva watch fair that closed […]

Fabletics Scrubs Credits: Fabletics American activewear brand Fabletics has launched its Scrubs collection, made for the medical community in the UK, following a successful launch in the US. Fabletics Scrubs utilises the brand’s expertise in design and performance wear to the medical apparel category to offer the world’s first-of-its-kind activewear scrubs. In a statement, Fabletics said that it has developed its Scrubs collection through extensive research and insights from more than […]

Schuh x VT Rework collection Credits: Schuh Footwear retailer Schuh has teamed up with London-based vintage and reworked clothing brand Vintage Threads to launch a collection of reworked outerwear, accessories and homeware using pre-loved, donated footwear. The limited-edition collaboration has created 57 one-off handmade items, which are exclusively available to purchase in Schuh’s flagship Oxford Street store in London within a pop-up cube designed with sustainable and recycled materials. […]

First demonstration product developed by Spiber and Goldwin to help identify potential challenges to solve in determining a guideline for fully circular apparel products. Credits: Spiber. Japanese biotech firm Spiber has announced the completion of a fundraising round through which it raised over 10 billion Japanese yen (64.7 million dollars) to support the mass production of its Brewed Protein material. Developed over 15 years of research, the material utilises the cyclical nature of […]

Credits: (l. to r. ): Sabrina Raus, Eleonora Moreschini, Alessio Mussati As the class of 2024 completes their academic journey in becoming fashion professionals, the Accademia Costume & Moda recently showcased the graduates' final collections with huge success. Stepping into the fashion industry, those collections play a crucial role for graduates to expand their network and share their work. As the international B2B network, FashionUnited aims to promote emerging designers, like the […]

Sosandar Credits: Facebook/Sosandar Sosandar plc reported revenue of 46.3 million pounds, up 9 percent year-on-year and improved gross margin to 57.6 percent. Sosandar believes that market expectations for the year ended 31 March 2024 are revenue of 46.8 million pounds and PBT of 0.1 million pounds. Post year-end, the company said in a release that April trading has been strong with continued improvement in profitability driven in particular by gross margin. Commenting on the full year trading […]

Credits: Asda Supermarket giant Asda has said that its clothing brand George welcomed “soaring growth” in both online and in-store fashion sales over the latest six-month period. According to the retailer with reference to a report by Kantar, George at Asda had significantly outperformed the market, with online sales up 13.4 percent over the 24 weeks to March 3, 2024. This reflected a “huge outperformance” in comparison to a 2.1 percent increase in the sector across the wider market. […]

IWP winners of 2023. Credits: International Woolmark Prize. The International Woolmark Prize has announced a series of strategic updates to the initiative as it looks to better support the emerging fashion talent it awards in upcoming editions. The latest changes come ahead of this year’s chapter in the programme, for which applications are open from April 16 to June 30, after which an advisory council will come together to select finalists and later a winner, who is to receive 300,000 […]

Balmain FW24. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Luxury house Balmain has named Matteo Sgarbossa as its new chief executive officer, a post he will take up from May 6. Sgarbossa will be joining the brand from Givenchy, where he is currently serving as an international director and executive committee member. He will succeed Jean-Jacques Guével, who had announced his intention to step down from the helm in March after four years in order to “pursue other interests”. Both moves were […]

Michael Kors store on Regent Street, London. Credits: Michael Kors. The planned merger between luxury powerhouses Tapestry and Capri Holdings has been approved by market regulators in both Japan and the European Union, bringing the duo one step closer to their goal. In a regulatory filing, Tapestry confirmed the news that the merger plan had been cleared by the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation and the Fair Trade Commission of Japan under the Antimonopoly Act, both of which […]

Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton Credits: Superdry Amid heightened speculation surrounding its future, Superdry has outlined its proposed restructuring strategy as part of the company’s broader ongoing turnaround plan aimed at delivering a more financially sound operating model. The struggling retailer said that C-Retail Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company which owns the leasehold portfolio for the Superdry Group, is behind the launch of the restructuring, which comes alongside […]

Credits: Image: Shoe Zone, Facebook Shoe Zone has announced that the company’s CEO Anthony Smith is stepping down from the PLC board to increase his focus on the day to day running of the business. Smith will remain as a director of Shoe Zone's operating subsidiary, Shoe Zone Retail Limited. Smith started at Shoe Zone in 1993, joining the board in 1996 as retail director before becoming chief executive in 1997. According to the company’s website, since his appointment as CEO, Shoe Zone has […]

Ije Nwokorie Credits: Dr. Martens Dr. Martens expects its FY24 results to be in line with guidance with direct to consumer (DTC) achieving high single-digit growth in the fourth quarter, compared with a 3 percent decline in the previous quarter as a result of good growth across EMEA, a flat outcome in the USA and a very strong result in APAC, led by Japan. However, for FY25, the company anticipates USA wholesale revenue to be double-digit down with the autumn/winter order book, which makes up […]

Gildan Activewear in Honduras Credits: Gildan Activewear Gildan Activewear’s president and CEO, Vince Tyra has unveiled his key strategic priorities for the company. Concurrently, Gildan also reconfirmed its 2024 full year guidance and said that the preliminary first quarter revenue is expected to come in at approximately 695 million dollars or down about 1 percent year over year. Reflecting on his first 90 days at Gildan, Vince Tyra said in a statement: “Having completed 90 days at the […]

Sundry Credits: Digital Brands Group Full year revenues at Digital Brands Group increased 6.8 percent to 14.9 million dollars excluding revenue from Harper & Jones. Gross margin increased 10.2 percent to 6.5 million dollars and gross profit margins increased to 43.9 percent. Net loss per share reduced to 10.2 million dollars or 20.46 dollars per share. "Despite lower revenue contribution from Sundry in the fourth quarter, we almost achieved break-even net income due to our cost savings. […]

Douglas-Store in Ludwigshafen, Germany Credits: Douglas Group Omni-channel beauty retailer Douglas Group has secured a new refinancing of 1.3 billion euros. Following its listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at the end of March, the company had used the proceeds and a capital injection to partially prepay an existing facilities agreement amounting to 675 million euros. With the fresh financing, the group has redeemed the remaining existing financial indebtedness. In the second quarter, the […]

KaDeWe in Berlin, 2022 Credits: Kristen Pelou / Dior / KaDeWe Berlin's renowned KaDeWe department store has changed hands, with Thai conglomerate Central Group, also the owner of Selfridges, taking over ownership from the insolvent Austrian company Signa. Central Group, which has been actively acquiring European luxury stores, including Italy's Rinascente, Ireland's Brown Thomas, and Denmark's Illum, expressed optimism about acquiring the entire KaDeWe Group, encompassing Alsterhaus in Hamburg […]

Louis Vuitton debuts podcast Credits: © ARR via Louis Vuitton website Louis Vuitton has ventured into the world of audio with its inaugural podcast series, "Louis Vuitton [Extended]," hosted by journalist and fashion filmmaker Loïc Prigent. Releasing two episodes monthly, each lasting between 20 to 40 minutes, the podcast delves into the Maison's cultural landmarks and creative endeavors. In a media release the company said through intimate conversations with diverse talents spanning art, […]

Gucci Design Ancora Credits: Gucci. Milan Design Week may have the spotlight directed at all things furniture, interiors, lighting and design, but fashion brands have increasingly joined the fray, showcasing their collaborative collections alongside other design icons. Demonstrating this trend is the Milano Moda Design calendar curated by the National Chamber of Italian Fashion, showcasing luxury fashion houses' foray into the Fuorisalone with bespoke initiatives, events and collaborations. […]

Antler campaign Credits: Antler Antler, an under the radar British heritage accessory brand that was founded over 100 years ago, has launched an Icon Collection, to mark a significant moment in the brand's history. The company, founded in Lancashire in 1914 where it made its first suitcase, has continually evolved over the decades to meet the needs of modern travellers. The Icon Colletion, comprising three distinct silhouettes – the Icon Stripe suitcase, the Soft Stripe suitcase, and […]

Credits: Pexels The journey to selecting a bridal gown stands in stark contrast to the conventional retail experience, encapsulating a blend of anticipation, emotion, and a quest for perfection. Bridal gown shopping is not merely a purchase; it's a pivotal experience in a bride's journey towards her wedding day. Through the lens of WED2B, a prominent player in the bridal industry, FashionUnited delves into the nuanced bridalwear buying process from a retailer's perspective and presents […]

Credits: Alexander Otto, Head of Corporate Relations, Tradebyte Alexander Otto, Head of Corporate Relations, Tradebyte With 50 different countries, more than 200 languages spoken, and 28+ currencies used, the European retail market is a complicated space to navigate. But with every second e-commerce pound now spent on marketplaces, retailers looking to expand and find new customers cannot afford to ignore the opportunity. Agility is key. And at the heart of this agility lies data. By […]

Textile Exchange's 'Future of Synthetics' report. Credits: Textile Exchange. In its latest report, ‘The Future of Synthetics’, non-profit Textile Exchange has issued a call on the industry to reevaluate its relationship with synthetic fibres and textiles, while cautioning suppliers on a potentially overbearing reliance on raw materials. While the organisation is urging fashion to eliminate the use of new virgin, fossil fuel-derived synthetic materials in order to cut greenhouse gas […]

Asics Nimbus Mirai running shoe Credits: Asics Japanese sportswear brand Asics has launched its most circular performance running shoe to date, designed to be remade at the end of its life without comprising on quality or performance. The Asics Nimbus Mirai running shoe has been designed with recycling in mind and launches with a new returns programme to encourage runners to give back the shoes at the end of their use “so they can be remade to run again”. The running shoe is described as […]

Gucci Design Ancora, 2024, by Anthony Seklaoui. Credits: Gucci. In Pictures Adapted iterations of five iconic Italian design pieces have been unveiled at Gucci’s flagship store on via Monte Napoleone, Milan, where this year’s design week is currently underway. From April 15, an exhibition at the location, conceived by Spanish architect Guillermo Santomà, will house the objects that “represent the golden age of Italian design”, albeit with re-edited pieces that now come in Gucci’s […]

Mr P. x G/Fore collection Credits: Mr Porter Mr P., the private label from luxury menswear e-tailer Mr Porter, has launched a limited-edition golf collection with LA-based golf apparel brand G/Fore. The 12-piece collection features seven ready-to-wear styles, including two cotton polos in a stone and blue colourway with navy trims and two open-collar polos, a silhouette synonymous with Mr P., in pink and faded denim, alongside a pair of stretch twill trousers and shorts in stone and single […]

Newcastle United Football Club. Credits: NUFC. Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has been unable to secure an injunction against Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC) that would have allowed the retailer to sell the club’s replica kits for the 2024/25 season. The sportswear retailer filed a complaint against NUFC with the Competition Appeal Tribunal during March, in which it had alleged that the club had “abused its dominant position in the market” by refusing to allow Sports Direct to […]

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion exhibition Credits: Geoff Pugh In Pictures The Westminster Menswear Archive, part of University of Westminster in London, has opened a new exhibition exploring 100 years of the Manchester-founded brand Umbro, and its influence on British sportswear. The free ‘Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion’ exhibition is open until April 28 and features more than 120 archive Umbro styles drawn from the Westminster Menswear Archive, including historical examples of Umbro’s […]

Nike Flyknit Credits: Nike Nike prefers to have its creative teams back in the office. At least according to CEO John Donahoe, who in an interview with CNBC said the company's lag in innovation is partly due to the challenges of remote work. Mr Donahoe said that it's difficult to foster disruptive ideas when employees are not physically together. Speaking in an interview with CNBC's Sara Eisen from Paris, Donahoe acknowledged investor concerns about the lack of fresh products in Nike's lineup. […]

Xia Ding Credits: Sephora Beauty retailer Sephora has appointed Xia Ding as the managing director of Greater China. Based in Shanghai, Ding will directly report to Asia president, Alia Gogi. Prior to Sephora, she spent five years as vice president & general manager of e-commerce Asia Pacific and Latin America at Nike. Commenting on Ding’s appointment, Gogi said in a statement: "Xia Ding is a quintessential leader with a wealth of experience in running businesses, digital transformations, […]