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Duer launches in Europe and expands retail presence in North America Credits: Duer Vancouver-based performance apparel brand Due has announced its launch in Europe as it outlines an ambitious retail expansion plan for North America. The retail expansion comes a decade after the brand was founded. Supported by a global network of 800 retail partners, a robust direct-to-consumer platform, and an expanding portfolio of branded stores, Duer has maintained profitability amid wider economic […]

JD Sports, Vancouver flagship store. Credits: JD Sports. JD Sports is venturing further into Canada with the opening of its first flagship store in the region. The British sportswear giant has selected Vancouver’s Robson Street for the launch, which continues to build on its ongoing North American growth strategy. JD already operates 33 stores across Canada, yet it has aspirations to grow this number by a further 17 new locations by the end of 2026. Its new flagship only cements its […]

Shein partners with The Pinkfong Company to launch a limited-edition Baby Shark x SHEIN Collection. Credits: Shein Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein has partnered with The Pinkgong Company to create and launch a limited-edition Baby Shark collection. The Baby Shark x Shein collection marks the 10-year anniversary of Pinkfong's Baby Shark and features styles for the entire family inspired by the underwater world of Carnivore Cove. Featuring bold hues, fun patterns, and playful designs, the […]

LUEDER’s AW 25 Credits: Image via Future Snoops. Future Snoops’ Gen Z Reintroduced reveals that age-based consumer groups only share about 10 percent of the same wants, tastes, dislikes, and purchasing habits. Generation Z are digital natives with imagery and information at their fingertips and popular culture literacy that makes them challenging to pin down. Unlike their Millennial predecessors, the cohort does not exhibit the same loyalty to predefined style tribes, constructing their […]

The Fashion Impact Toolkit was developed by Deloitte and Global Fashion Agenda. Credits: Global Fashion Agenda An new open-source and free to use toolkit has been developed by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Deloitte to share a meaningful inventory of industry impacts for guidance on strategy assessment. It keeps fashion sustainability teams in mind to help them understand, measure and leverage large amounts of data to drive positive change, especially considering that teams are often […]

Raffia Collection from Maison de Sabré Credits: Maison de Sabré In Pictures Australian luxury leather goods and accessories brand Maison de Sabré has partnered with Nikki Beach Hospitality Group to host a summertime trunk show across several of the group's iconic beach clubs and resorts in Europe. The partnership represents the launch of Maison de Sabré's debut trunk show in Europe, opening under the name Sabré Solstice across three Nikki Beach locations. It also marks the launch of the […]

Credits: Magnum Opus Even though the fashion industry is flooded with by-the-minute trends, garment quality is increasingly expected by consumers. According to research by the insights and advisory firm GlobeScan, 71 percent of consumers now expect more sustainable fashion choices. The challenge for retailers is to meet these expectations, which span from fabric integrity and eco-certification to versatile design options and ethical credentials. To stay future-proof, retailers must align with […]

Credits: JOOR On the first day of Pitti Uomo, Italy’s premium menswear trade show, exclusive data from JOOR, the fashion industry’s leading wholesale management ecosystem, signals a buoyant return to growth for Italian fashion. In the first five months of 2025, wholesale sales for Italian brands grew by 20% versus the same time period last year. Meanwhile, the gross merchandise value (GMV) of fashion goods purchased by Italian retailers during this same time frame increased by 11% versus […]

Credits: Db Journey We are proud to announce that DB Journey and Bleckmann redesigned their local Norwegian Supply chain. In extensive collaboration with Spedify, our new Scandinavian 3PL partner, Bleckmann will distribute and fulfill the Norwegian Omni-channel business from the warehouse in Askim. It brings DB Journey closer to its most important and largest customer base. “Bleckmann has already impressed us with their warehousing and fulfillment services,” said Joachim Gund, Chief […]

Whitby, UK. Credits: Unsplash. Retail footfall dropped across all UK retail destinations last week – June 15 to 21 – at a rate of -0.1 percent compared to the week prior, according to MRI Software. The largest decline was seen at shopping centres, where footfall fell -1.5 percent. This was followed by a -1.3 percent dip at retail parks. In contrast, high streets welcomed a solid 1.2 percent uptick in visitor levels. Most activity was recorded at coastal towns, where a significant 11.4 […]

HUDSON SS26. Credits: HUDSON Hello Sunshine – HUDSON goes West Coast! Socks as light as the summer breeze and as colorful as a Californian road trip. Discover the new HUDSON collection full of Day Vibes, favorite colors, and styles for long summer nights. California Dreaming Easy, effortless & made to move – Experience Summer 2026 with California cool! The sun on your face, palm trees in sight, and lightness in your heart – our new collection brings the laid-back California lifestyle […]

KUNERT SS26. Credits: KUNERT Enjoy the sun and carefree holiday moments with the new KUNERT S/S 2026 collection. With a blend of elegance and lightness, inspired by the most beautiful moments of summer, this collection offers versatile and stylish designs for every occasion. Holiday Moments Holiday Moments captures the mood of a carefree summer in the south of France. Inspired by the enchanting Provence, its lavender fields, old stone walls, and warm sun, the collection reflects the lifestyle […]

ASICS x Mouratoglou Academy. Credits: ASICS ASICS and Mouratoglou Academy, one of the world’s leading tennis academies, are proud to announce a new global partnership to champion coaching excellence and help develop the next generation of players. Founded by Patrick Mouratoglou, one of the most influential coaches in the history of tennis, the Academy is a point of reference for high-level sports education. The partnership comes as part of the ASICS T-Project initiative, which aims to […]

Rietveld Academie Fashion Show 2025 Credits: Gerrit Rietveld Academie Fashion Show 2025 On 9 June, the Rietveld Academie’s Fashion department held its annual graduation show at De Hallen Studio’s in Amsterdam, presenting work from twelve graduating designers. This year’s show broke from tradition by blurring the line between audience and model—inviting visitors to become part of the performance and challenging established fashion show hierarchies. Collections explored themes of the […]

Pepsi’s ‘Wear-A-Ball’ jacket collaboration with Clint419 Credits: Pepsi Global soft drinks brand Pepsi has teamed up with London-based streetwear designer Clint419 and Classic Football Shirts, which sells rare vintage and original retro jerseys, to launch new apparel to coincide with its ‘Refresh the Game’ global campaign celebrating how the drink has redefined the football-advertising game over the past 50 years. Each collaboration has been designed to embody the campaign’s spirit […]

Sojo delivery service. Credits: Sojo. Repair platform Sojo is set to soon make its international debut in France on the heels of opening new service hubs in two of London’s Westfield shopping centres. The company is set to launch its repair and alteration service ‘Fix & Fit’ at both Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City on June 25. Here, customers can book tailoring, repair or refitting services, either in-store or online, bringing garments directly to the workshops where […]

Saint Laurent SS26, Paris Fashion Week. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - Men’s Fashion Week returns to Paris on Tuesday with highly anticipated highlights: Saint Laurent is back on the official calendar and, most notably, Jonathan Anderson makes his debut at Dior. After a turbulent start to the year with numerous changes in artistic direction, this spring/summer 2026 (SS26) season highlights the upheavals in the industry. Milan presented a significantly reduced calendar; London […]

CGI of the Cotswolds Designer Outlet Credits: Cotswolds Designer Outlet The Cotswolds Designer Outlet, a new multi-million-pound retail scheme from the developer and investor Robert Hitchins Ltd. and specialist manager of retail and leisure destinations Multi-Realm, has confirmed that its occupancy rate is at 97 percent ahead of its July 16 opening. A total of 52 brands have signed up for the designer outlet, which marks the only new retail outlet scheme opening in the UK in 2025. Positioned […]

Olivia Williams' graduate show(Left) and Poppy Pritcher's graduate show (Right) Credits: Kingston School of Art 2025 On June 10th, Kingston School of Art's 2024 graduate fashion show in East London showcased the work of 22 emerging designers. Each presented six-look collections that delved into deeply personal experiences and cultural identities, spanning themes of heritage, sustainability, and individual expression in both menswear and womenswear. Among the notable designers was 22-year-old […]

Fashion Nova Founder & CEO, Richard Saghian. Credits: Fashion Nova. Fast fashion retailer Fashion Nova has agreed to pay 5.15 million dollars in gross settlement to legally blind individuals that found its website inaccessible. The plaintiff in the class action lawsuit, Juan Alcazar, alleged that the e-commerce site of the company had denied such individuals, who use screen reading software, “an experience to that of sighted individuals”. The filing, under case number […]

Interview Conversations at The Wardrobe Berlin + Dawn Denim. Credits: INNATEX/Scope Marketing Amid economic restraint, rising costs, and societal change, INNATEX asserts itself as a stable platform for sustainable fashion. Alexander Hitzel, Project Manager of the international trade fair in Frankfurt am Main, discusses challenges and opportunities in this interview. Mr. Hitzel, what is the mood in the sustainable fashion industry? The spring season wasn't ideal for some players. The […]

Comptoir des Cotonniers store in Paris. Credits: RICCARDO MILANI / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Paris - French ready-to-wear brands Princesse Tam Tam and Comptoir des Cotonniers filed for receivership on Friday, a source close to the matter told AFP on Monday, confirming information from the specialist website Fashion Network. These two brands, specialising in lingerie and womenswear respectively, belong to the Fast Retailing France group, a subsidiary of the Japanese giant of the same […]

Willy Chavarria at the finale of his SS23 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight New York-based Willy Chavarria is said to be at the front of the race to take over Fendi. While many names have been in circulation to step in as creative director for the Italian fashion house, the Mexican-Irish designer has emerged as a strong contender, according to sources for WWD. The media outlet said the likelihood of a deal with Chavarria “could not immediately be learned”, with the search believed […]

Doha, Qatar. Credits: Unsplash. US digital sports platform Fanatics has entered the Middle East, opening a new office in Doha, Qatar, which will serve as a “hub for operations” in the region. The move comes on the back of the company signing a partnership with the State of Qatar in February, which included the country’s sponsorship of Fanatics Fest. It builds on Fanatics’ ongoing expansion into regions where it sees opportunities to partner with “transformative global sports […]

Image illustrating greenwashing in the fashion industry. Credits: AI-generated image by FashionUnited using Dall-E. The EU Commission planned to halt a legislative proposal on minimum standards against misleading environmental advertising claims. A spokesperson for the authority in Brussels said the Commission intended to withdraw the proposal. The Commission later provided written reasons: "The current discussions surrounding the proposal run counter to the Commission’s simplification […]

Leo Dell'Orco and Giorgio Armani Credits: Courtesy of Armani, credit SGP The first official endorsement was in June 2021, when Giorgio Armani, at the end of the men's fashion show, appeared hand in hand with Leo Dell'Orco. "It felt right to come out with Leo, who has been helping me with the men's collections for so many years; he is my collaborator and is very good, just like my niece Silvana is with womenswear. So, I am preparing my future with the people I am currently in charge of", […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion, the leading destination for responsible sourcing and fashion innovation, running 8th-10th July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new event app. Designed to transform how attendees experience the show on-site and throughout the year, The Source Fashion app, powered by Grip, is now available for download https://www.source-fashion.com/official-source-fashion-2025-app Created to increase engagement and […]

Mulberry, Battersea Power Station Credits: Battersea Power Station British brand Mulberry is looking to raise 20 million pounds of additional capital in a fundraising to back its growth strategy as its ongoing transformation plan progresses. It comes “in light of an even more challenging trading environment seen at a macro level”, the group noted. In a regulatory filing, the luxury accessory label said, with the fundraising, its main priorities included rebuilding core stocks; investing in […]

Credits: BARTS When BARTS dipped its toes into the swimwear world back in 2018, the move felt like a natural extension of the brand’s DNA. With roots in vibrant beach culture and a flair for functional fun, the collection was built around one sunny principle: swimwear should make you feel as good as you look. Fast forward to today, and the swimwear line has become a true summer staple, bursting with prints, color pops, and silhouettes that flatter every body. It’s not just about sunshine […]

Nike store in Barcelona. Credits: Nike. Sportswear giant Nike has secured a permanent injunction against the Shoe Surgeon. The duo entered a confidential agreement to settle a trademark infringement and counterfeiting case, initially filed by Nike, as well as a defamation counterclaim sought by the Shoe Surgeon. A proposed judgement has been filed with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York and is now waiting to be signed off by the Manhattan district judge overseeing the […]

Different garments dyed with the Quantum Colour method. Credits: Woolmark x Colourizd Wool industry certifier Woolmark and dry textile colouring specialist Colourizd have introduced a new method to colour wool and wool blends that significantly reduces resource consumption and costs. Colourizd’s QuantumColour is a reduced resource-intense colouration process that requires only the wetting agent and a Bluesign-certified pigment and binder injected into a yarn fibre bundle, thus using just […]

Credits: LolaLiza On May 14, Belgian fashion house LolaLiza presented its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, “Cinematic Summer,” transforming two iconic Brussels landmarks into a living, breathing film set. The immersive runway experience wove together fashion, cinema, and performance, inviting guests into a multisensory world that reflected the brand’s bold, evolving creative narrative. From grand gallery to glamour scene The evening began beneath the vaulted glass canopy of the historic […]

Leo Dell’Orco and Giorgio Armani Credits: Courtesy of Armani, credit SGP In a late afternoon press release, Armani announced that Giorgio Armani would not be present at his scheduled shows for men’s fashion week, which began today in Milan. "Regarding the Emporio Armani show tomorrow and the Giorgio Armani show on Monday, June 23, we wish to inform you that Mr Armani, currently convalescing at home, will not be present at the two shows as usual." In his place, Leo Dell’Orco, head of […]

Gianfranco D’Attis. Credits: Prada Group. Rome – Gianfranco D’Attis, chief executive officer of Italian luxury label Prada, stepped down from his role on June 30, the group confirmed to AFP on Sunday, following a report by specialist media outlet WWD. The role of chief executive officer was assumed on an interim basis by Prada Group chief executive officer, Andrea Guerra. According to the US publication Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), "disagreements over strategy" led to D’Attis’ […]

Ralph Lauren store in New York Credits: Ralph Lauren Corporation Ralph Lauren Corporation has named Angela Ahrendts as the new lead independent director, effective after the company's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. Ahrendts, who joined the Ralph Lauren board in August 2018, currently chairs the finance committee and serves on the nominating, governance, and sustainability committee. Commenting on the board appointment, Ralph Lauren, executive chairman and chief creative officer, said, […]

River Island Credits: Image: River Island British high street stalwart River Island has announced plans to close 33 of its 230 UK stores, a move that puts hundreds of jobs in jeopardy as it seeks to restructure its operations in response to shifting consumer habits and rising costs. As reported by the BBC, the company is also negotiating rent reductions across a further 71 locations. The proposals come ahead of a creditor vote scheduled for 4 August, with a court decision to follow three days […]

Made in China garment label Credits: FashionUnited Facing escalating tariffs from the U.S. and political uncertainty, Chinese manufacturers are rapidly refocusing their export strategies, shifting their gaze to Europe, Southeast Asia, and domestic e-commerce in a bid to weather the latest rupture in global trade. According to the Financial Times, exports to Europe surged 12 percent in May, with Germany alone up 22 percent year-on-year, as factories across Zhejiang, the country's […]

Farfetch Advertising unveils a rebrand Credits: Farfetch Farfetch was once the undisputed pioneer of luxury fashion online, a platform that married technological innovation with an insider’s grasp of fashion’s nuanced codes. But following its high-profile acquisition by South Korea’s Coupang at the end of 2023, the company has entered a new chapter, one marked less by editorial curation and more by commercial optimisation. The recent relaunch of its in-house advertising division as […]

Credits: On Running Building on the creative partnership behind “The Body is Art”, this capsule marks then first co-designed collection between On and FKA twigs. Swiss sportswear brand On and multi-talented artist, singer and dancer FKA twigs debut their first ever capsule collection for Spring/Summer 25 - marking a milestone in the evolving creative partnership that continues to push the boundaries of movement and self-expression. Inspired by FKA twigs’ dynamic lifestyle and passion for […]

Credits: YAS Met ‘Summer Redefined’ presenteert YAS een frisse kijk op vrouwelijkheid, geïnspireerd door de moeiteloze elegantie van Italië. Zachte silhouetten, verfijnde prints en subtiele drama vormen de basis voor een nieuwe, stijlvolle collectie. De ‘Ladies Who Brunch’ brengt vier unieke stijlen samen, die moderne luxe en nonchalante klasse uitstralen tegen het zonnige Italiaanse decor. La Classica Verfijnd. Zelfverzekerd. Tijdloos. La Classica draait om scherp gesneden […]

(Re)Weaving Amazonia at LCAW Credits: Courtesy Brazil Creating Fashion For Tomorrow As the fashion industry continues to reckon with its climate impact, a new exhibition at London Climate Action Week is shifting the spotlight from rhetoric to regeneration, and from the global north to the heart of the Amazon. Opening at Coal Drops Yard from 25–29 June, (re)weaving Amazonia’ is a flagship event of the LCAW King’s Cross Hub and now in its third year. This year’s edition is uniquely […]

Retail insolvency Credits: AI generated image created by FashionUnited. Retail sector insolvencies in the UK remained broadly stable in April, according to new figures released today, but the outlook is increasingly clouded by a convergence of macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. The latest company insolvency statistics show a modest 3 per cent rise in retail trade insolvencies from March to April 2025, reaching 165 cases, though still 10 per cent below the same month last year. Over a […]

Adidas extends partnership with Juventus football team by 10 years. Credits: Juventus / Adidas. German sportswear giant Adidas has renewed its partnership with Italian football team Juventus for another 10 years. The extension carries on the duo’s long-standing relationship, which initially began in the 2015/16 season. In a press release, Juventus said the decision to renew was down to the collaborators having a “strong synergy”, as they look to “reach even bigger objectives in the […]

LVMH-CEO Bernard Arnault Credits: Geoffroy van der Hasselt / AFP Bernard Arnault, the 76-year-old titan behind LVMH, is facing one of the most serious reckonings of his tenure atop the world’s largest luxury group. Against a backdrop of falling demand in China, geopolitical trade friction in the US, and mounting internal complexity, LVMH has seen over 220 billion euros erased from its market value since its peak last year, reported Bloomberg. The group’s sprawling empire, encompassing 75 […]

Nrf 2025 Retail’s big show Europe, ‘will combine the strength of two modern retail markets, the European and the North American’ Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence Details of the first European edition of NRF: Retail’s Big Show Europe, taking place in Paris from September 16 to 18, were presented this morning in Milan. The event, which has always been held in New York, aims to unite the established missions of Paris Retail Week (Comexposium […]

108. Pitti ‘Bike’ Uomo Credits: Astra Marina Cabras for Pitti Immagine Pitti Uomo remained resilient, once again demonstrating the importance of industry gatherings at the Florentine menswear trade show, amidst a global landscape shaped by war and trade disputes, and subdued consumer sentiment. Although the start appeared somewhat slower, Pitti Uomo shone in its full glory from the second day of the trade fair onwards, with good attendance. Pitti Immagine managing director, Raffaello […]

Lululemon store. Credits: Unsplash Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon Athletica has said it is planning to cut around 150 corporate jobs as it looks to change its organisational structure. Employees within store support centres are to be impacted, the company confirmed to Canadian press in a statement. “As we continue to deliver on our strategy, we regularly assess our business operations to ensure we are well-positioned for the future,” a Lululemon spokesperson told CBC News. […]

Watches – illustrative image Credits: Unsplash. Following substantial deliveries to the US in April, in light of impending tariffs, Swiss watch exports declined in May. However, the ‘boomerang effect’ proved less pronounced than anticipated, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). After a significant increase of 18.2 percent in April, Swiss watch exports across all markets fell by 9.5 percent to 2.1 billion Swiss francs in May. 40 percent of this decline can be […]

Vogue magazines. Credits: Unsplash. British Vogue has launched a new editorial and social initiative alongside Ebay and Nike that hopes to delve into fashion through a cultural lens, exploring its impact on transformation and inclusion across workplaces and communities. Dubbed ‘Vogue Values’, the year-long project aims to spotlight four topics–sustainability, women’s health, equitable access to creativity, and representation in fashion–through editorial features, social media […]

IN Pictures Gentle Monster x Bratz in Los Angeles. Credits: Gentle Monster, Bratz By setting up their pop-up shops around the world, brands took advantage of the summer period to meet new consumers and reconnect with their holiday clientele. A perfect opportunity to surprise by testing particularly inventive scenography. From Los Angeles to Paris, via New York and Ibiza, FashionUnited selected six pop-ups that stood out. Gentle monster in Los Angeles At the end of May, South Korean […]

Japanese flag. Credits: Unsplash. The British Embassy in Tokyo is calling for partners and sponsors to support an event in Japan intended to welcome UK delegates from the Fashion and Luxury sector. The “showcase and reception” are being held as part of the UK at Expo programme, which is currently being held in Osaka up until October 13. UK brands are to be showcased within the Ambassador’s Residence via invite-only events, where an audience of Japanese fashion buyers, luxury media, […]

Palm Angels store in Séoul. Credits: Palm Angels Months after its takeover of Palm Angels, Bluestar Alliance has announced a number of leadership changes for the streetwear brand as it looks towards international growth and expanding product categories. The brand management firm, which also owns the likes of Off-White, Scotch & Soda and Hurley, has named Luca Donnini as Palm Angels’ general manager and Alberto Furlan as head of design. This is according to a report by WWD, to which the […]

Prada, AW25 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - Blurred hair and smudged eyeliner, all in a crumpled t-shirt: for several months, the "messy girl" has been making her mark on social media and in the streets, a trend less liberating than it seems. Unlike the "clean girl" who, with her perfect skin, carefully slicked-back hair and a look that matches her impeccably tidy interior, dominated recent years, the "messy girl" embodies a more rock and disordered aesthetic, like the […]

A farmer checking cotton quality. Credits: Better Cotton Cotton sustainability initiative Better Cotton announced at its annual conference that it would become a regenerative standard within the next twelve months. “While Better Cotton’s field level standard is already recognised to cover many of the core tenets of regenerative agriculture, this move will further ensure that farmers who meet our standard are adopting the most commonly agreed regenerative practices,” said Eva Benavidez […]

Lancaster, UK. Credits: Unsplash. New figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown a drop of 2.7 percent in retail sales volumes during May, representing the largest monthly fall since December 2023. The decrease comes after a more promising April, in which volumes rose 1.2 percent. Sales were also down by 2.7 percent compared with pre-Covid levels in February 2020, and thus reached their lowest level since December 2024. In contrast, over the three months to May, volumes […]

Street Style at Pitti Uomo Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Pitti Uomo has long served not only as the unofficial kickoff to the menswear season, but also as a masterclass in sartorial excellence, particularly in the art of tailoring. In recent years, however, the once-celebrated and occasionally mocked figure of the ‘Pitti Peacock’ has, while not entirely vanished, become something of an endangered species. This season, too, the most compelling interpretations of street style weren’t […]

Credits: Amanda Wakeley Join British designer Amanda Wakeley and the Style DNA for a conversation with Jo Good, also known as MiddleAgedMinx, an experienced BBC radio host, TV fashion presenter, and figure in the fashion industry. We'll discuss her experiences modifying a school uniform during her upbringing in Australia. Additionally, Jo will share her insights on style for petite individuals.

Luca de Meo. Credits: Kering. French luxury group Kering appointed Luca de Meo as its new chief executive officer. François-Henri Pinault stepped down after more than 20 years. Why did the Kering founder consider the Renault boss the best candidate to lead the company into a new phase of growth after the disappointing business performance of recent quarters? Long process "The group’s performance over the past two years has not met our expectations, nor the immense potential of our houses," […]

Twinset AW25 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Borletti Group and Quadrivio & Pambianco, through the private equity vehicle Made in Italy Fund II, acquired one hundred percent of Italian fashion brand Twinset from the private equity fund Carlyle, which had controlled it since 2017. The transaction involves equal participation between the two investors, who will jointly support the company's future growth. Co-investors include Narval Investimenti and the club deal of Ersel Banca Privata. […]

Ami Paris, Marais boutique. Credits: AMI This year, in France, of over 2,000 shop openings recorded by Newmark, only 13 percent concerned the fashion sector. This figure, far from anecdotal, reflected the major shift currently shaping fashion retail and redrawing the landscape of our shopping streets. The turning point began in late 2019. Progressively, more and more mid-range fashion brands closed their shops. While the total number of points of sale for fashion brands with at least 30 shops […]

Exterior of an El Corte Inglés shopping centre. Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – Spanish department store group El Corte Inglés (ECI) presented its financial results for the 2024/2025 financial year. This period, which ended on February 28, saw the company, chaired by Marta Álvarez, achieve its highest revenue in 14 years. According to information provided by the management of the Spanish group, ECI ended its last financial year with total revenue of 16.68 billion euros. This figure is […]

Halara Active Dress campaign. Credits: Halara. Halara has its eyes on the UK. The Singapore-headquartered athleisure brand has revealed plans to expand to the region through a pop-up experience set to be hosted later this year. The physical retail space, which will open alongside the launch of an app and online platform, will incorporate the brand’s “digital-first, community-driven model”, a press release said. Halara’s intention is to “deliver a more responsive, inclusive […]

Psycho Bunny returns to its roots with new store opening in Queens, NY Credits: Pyscho Bunny Montreal-based menswear brand Psycho Bunny is returning to its roots with the opening of its newest store in Queens, New York. Located at the Queens Center Mall, the opening underscores the brand’s homecoming as it was originally founded in New York City 20 years ago. A full-circle moment for Psycho Bunny, the brand has grown into a globally recognized name, with more than 130 stores worldwide since […]

Mental Health in Fashion Credits: Lunelli As expectations of student care in creative education changes, the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) has partnered with Uwill, the global mental health and wellness platform, to launch a new campus-wide initiative offering immediate access to counselling services for its 8,000-strong student and staff body. The privately owned higher education institution, known for its industry-facing programmes in fashion, design, hospitality and […]

THG Commerce launches ecommerce for Hyrox Credits: Unsplash THG Commerce, the end-to-end ecommerce platform from THG Ingenuity, has launched a new direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform for Hyrox, the fitness racing event. The website launch is part of a wider partnership between the two parties to drive long-term growth for Hyrox as it expands globally. Hyrox will benefit from extensive support across  ecommerce, marketing, and fulfillment while accessing services from re-platforming its D2C […]

Ellen Larsson, Hodakova FW25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As rumours swirl around the creative leadership of Italian fashion house Marni, one name has emerged: Ellen Hodakova Larsson, the Swedish designer behind the critically lauded label Hodakova and winner of the 2024 LVMH Prize. WWD first reported Larsson is being considered as a possible successor to Francesco Risso, whose tenure at Marni has been marked by poetic eccentricity and artistic storytelling, but who is exiting the […]

Circulose Credits: Altor Spanish fast-fashion retailer Mango is the first brand to partner with Swedish circular material company Circulose since its restart, as the retailer aims to integrate the next-gen material into its production chain. The partnership underscores a milestone in Mango’s commitment to working more sustainably and sits in line with its long-term strategy to move towards a circular production model and reduce its overall environmental impact. Mango will now begin using […]

SS25. Credits: GEOX GEOX presents its Spring-Summer 2025 collection as a tribute to one of the most iconic and versatile footwear of the summer season: the espadrille . With the perfect balance of timeless design, breathability, and comfort, the Italian brand reinterprets this essential piece with a contemporary and functional approach. GEOX's offering includes espadrilles with a natural jute wedge and closed toe, providing height with a stable stride. Crafted from soft fabrics and leather […]

Report New Retail Exec Survey reveals 1/3 plan to adjust pricing, concerns over tariffs, supply chain, and the use of AI Credits: Unsplash Concerns over tariffs have yet to be calmed, as US consumers and retailers alike remain pessimistic in regard to the impact of rising prices. 27 percent of US consumers polled by TransUnion, a credit reporting agency, expressed worry about their household finances for the next 12 months - but they are not alone. Retail executives across the nation are […]

Farfetch Advertising unveils a rebrand. Credits: Farfetch. Luxury platform Farfetch has unveiled a rebranded and rejuvenated advertising platform intended to address marketing challenges through “bespoke, brand-dedicated marketing strategies”. The renewed Farfetch Advertising has been launched alongside a new dedicated website, aimed at providing current partners and prospective brands with information and access to the company’s advertising team. Farfetch noted that the “enhanced […]

Accra, Ghana. Credits: Unsplash. Discarded garments from the likes of Next, George at Asda, Primark, H&M, Zara and Marks & Spencer have been uncovered in new dumps in the protected wetlands of Ghana, an hour outside the region’s capital city, Accra. According to an investigation by Unearthed and Greenpeace Africa, synthetic fast fashion from the UK and Europe was found in two recently established dump sites inside the wetlands of Densu Delta. Additional dumps were found to be […]

Luxury stores in New York. Credits: Unsplash. Paris - The global luxury market was expected to slow down in 2025, hampered by the geopolitical context and economic uncertainties, with the risk of experiencing its worst turbulence in 15 years. However, the long-term outlook remained positive, according to a study by consulting firm Bain & Company. Luxury sales, "sensitive to uncertainty, are under increasing pressure, with luxury consumer confidence being eroded by economic upheaval, […]

Metrocentre has signed Urban Outfitters. Credits: Urban Outfitters The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has signed at the destination’s upper Red Mall in what will be the brand’s first UK store of 2025. Joining the centre this summer, Urban Outfitters’ latest flagship will span 8,000 sq ft and sit adjacent to the likes of fellow fashion powerhouses Zara, H&M, and New Look. Boasting a global reputation and an ever-growing following, the retailer will stock a […]

Umbro x Aitor Throup Credits: Umbro Sportswear brand Umbro, which has been at the heart of football culture since 1924, is reuniting with Argentinian-British designer and artist Aitor Throup fourteen years after their last partnership. The move is described by Umbro as a “cutting-edge collaboration” and will see Throup teaming up with Umbro for the third time in 2026. In a short statement, Umbro said the collection, set to launch in April 2026, will “rewrite the design rulebook not […]

Off-White AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Off-White is set to enter the Indian market through a new long-term distribution deal between Brand Concepts Limited and Sportlux General Trading FZCO. With this, Brand Concept has secured the rights to launch and operate the luxury brand in the Republic of India, a press release has revealed. The manufacturer will be responsible for the distribution and retail of Off-White products in the men’s, women’s and kidswear ready-to-wear […]

Fashion for Good x AltMat. Credits: Fashion for Good Global sustainability initiative Fashion for Good has announced a strategic partnership with AltMat today, a pioneering materials science company that transforms agricultural waste into high-value materials. It was one of the nine participants of Fashion for Good’s first South Asia accelerator programme back in 2020. In 2022, it was also part of Fashion for Good’s project “Untapped Agricultural Waste” together with the Laudes […]

Debenhams catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Interview Britain’s online department store Debenhams was this year’s headline sponsor for Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), the annual event showcasing graduate talent from the UK and international schools. The retailer has a long-standing history with the Graduate Fashion Foundation, the charitable organisation behind the world’s largest showcase of BA fashion talent, having worked with them since 2016 to support […]

Interview Kitty Carr-Lake, University of Leeds, School of Design wins Debenhams Commercial Catwalk Award Credits: Debenhams This week the 34th edition of Graduate Fashion Week, the world’s largest showcase of BA degree talent, took place in London, celebrating the work of more than 3,500 of the very best fashion graduates. One of those graduates honoured at the annual showcase was Kitty Carr-Lake, a graduate from the BA Fashion Design Innovation course at the University of Leeds, […]

Credits: Revolution Beauty, Facebook Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has pulled out of the bidding race for Revolution Beauty. The retail giant said in a regulatory filing that it “now confirms that it does not intend to make an offer” for the British cosmetics brand. Revolution Beauty launched its formal sales process last month after receiving a preliminary takeover offer for its entire issue and to be issued share capital from an unnamed party. Interested bidders could submit their […]

Nike x Skims Credits: Nike In an industry perpetually hunting for its next blockbuster collaboration, few partnerships have generated as much noise, and anticipation, as NikeSkims, the joint venture between sportswear behemoth Nike and Kim Kardashian’s billion-dollar shapewear label, Skims. But despite a bold promise made in February to “disrupt the global fitness and activewear industry with best-in-class innovation in service of all women athletes,” along with a new logo and […]

Fabletics: Meera Bhatia, president and COO, and Carly Gomez, CMO. Credits: Fabletics. Activewear brand Fabletics has initiated changes to its executive team as it looks to enter its next phase of growth under the direction of leaders that will "propel the brand forward". The company’s current chief operating officer, Meera Bhatia, is to have her role expanded to become a dual position, adding president to her title. Bhatia, who has been with Fabletics since early 2020, has led initiatives […]

Saint Laurent presents Men Winter 25 by Anthony Vaccarello. Credits: Saint Laurent Under Anthony Vaccarello’s creative direction, photographer and director Glen Luchford created a series of cinematic portraits and a short film to showcase Saint Laurent winter 2025 menswear. Featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Christopher Walken, the campaign invokes an imaginary conversation between youth’s reckless fervor and the calm wisdom that can only be attained through lived experience. While the […]

Pandora "Gothic Glam" at Coachella Credits: Pandora As the summer festival season unfolds, the fashion industry once again turns its attention to the proving ground of trend experimentation: the music field. But while wellington boots and crochet tops are a given, it’s jewellery that’s quietly becoming the most expressive—and commercially potent—layer of the look. Pandora UK’s latest study on festival fashion habits reveals a telling statistic: the average British festival-goer […]

Credits: Certilogo How Certilogo is enabling leading fashion brands to transform DPP compliance into competitive advantage As the 2027 EU Digital Product Passport deadline approaches, fashion brands are evaluating different implementation strategies. While some focus primarily on compliance requirements, others are recognizing broader strategic opportunities within DPP initiatives. Over 80 global fashion and luxury brands have chosen to build their connected product strategies on […]

Shein package. Credits: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited Mere days after 25 European consumer organisations filed a complaint against Shein over misleading practices at the beginning of the month, the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant finds itself in the crosshairs again. This time, the online shopping giant faces a High Court lawsuit with documents accusing it of “manipulating customs declarations for VAT evasion” according to The Telegraph. The claim was filed by customs agent IT Way […]

Credits: Saks Saks Global has outlined a new “data-driven” strategy for its menswear offering. The luxury retail group, formed of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, among other department stores, revealed its intention to tap into identified growth opportunities at the ongoing Pitti Uomo 108 in Florence, Italy. Much of this centres around zoning in on untapped customer segments in the luxury menswear market, particularly through a focus on rising trends like the “evolution of […]

Matalan store front Credits: Matalan Matalan, the UK-based omnichannel fashion and homeware retailer, has reported a 9 percent dip in full-year sales to 985 million pounds. However the strategic emphasis on driving profitability resulted in a 6 percent year-on-year increase in EBITDA to 56 million pounds for the year ended February 22, 2025, with an 11 million pounds improvement in the latter half of the year. Gross margin improved 3 percent to 510 million pounds, while the company’s loss […]

Tommy Hilfiger presented his brand's new collection at Pitti Uomo Credits: Tommy Hilfiger US clothing retailer Tommy Hilfiger expanded its range. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the brand, which belongs to the textile group PVH Corporation (PVH Corp), presented its new premium collection, ‘Tommy Hilfiger New York’, at the Pitti Uomo menswear trade show in Florence. A total of 19 looks were shown during a presentation at the historic Palazzo Portinari Salviati. According to the company, the new […]

Homme Plissé Issey Miyake SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Homme Plissé Issey Miyake presented its collection at the Italian menswear trade show Pitti Uomo, drawing inspiration from the country and its people. The menswear line from the eponymous Japanese designer used the opportunity, following its time at Paris Fashion Week, to embark on a new path, a spokesperson explained at the press conference on Wednesday before the show. ‘Open Studio’ is the new chapter for the label known […]

Podcast Credits: Unsplash. "In this episode, we delve into the damaging effects of 'recreational shopping,' a common habit that leads to wasted money, confusing personal style, and closets full of clothes yet nothing to wear. Drawing on over 25 years of styling experience, we define recreational shopping beyond planned outings to include any unexpected clothing purchases, such as impulse buys or travel souvenirs. We'll explore why this habit is harmful, how to identify it in your own […]

Angela Simmons wears the Leopard Mesh Detachable Strap Corset Top. Credits: Popilush Shapewear fashion brand Popilush has partnered with entrepreneur and TV personality Angela Simmons to create a limited edition, collaborative collection. The collaboration came about when Simmons discovered the brand while on vacation. Inspired by how pieces from the brand made her feel, she reached out to Eve DeMartine, CEO and founder of Popilush, to work together. "I fell in love with Popilush because it […]

Amazon Announces Prime Day Event from July 8 to July 11, Credits: Amazon Online marketplace giant Amazon is set to bring back its Prime Day sales event, extending the discount offer to four days for the first time. Running from July 8 to July 11, the summer sale shopping event offers Prime members access to limited deals across a range of categories, from apparel to personal care and books.  Another new addition to this year's sales event is 'Today's Big Deals,' a curated series of themed […]

Wolverine Worldwide earns Great Place To Work® Certified™ compan Credits: Wolverine Worldwide Wolverine Worldwide, Inc., a leading outdoor and footwear company, has earned the Great Place to Work certification, highlighting the company's commitment to improving the employee experience and fostering a dynamic and positive workplace culture throughout its operations in the United States. The Great Place to Work certification, which distinguishes employers that prioritize employee experience, […]

Credits: Pexels Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), the owner and distributor of beauty and hair brands Sally Beauty, Wella, and Matrix, has announced the appointment of Max Rangel to its Board of Directors with immediate effect. “I am honored to join the Board at such an exciting moment in Sally Beauty Holdings’ strategic journey,” said Rangel on his new appointment. “The Company has made meaningful progress in reimagining the customer experience and scaling digital capabilities, and I am […]

Image of a building with 'CIFF' on it for illustrative purposes. Credits: FashionUnited Scandinavian fashion fair CIFF and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) have deepened their strategic partnership to support emerging design talent in the region. Together, they continue to back the CPHFW NewTalent programme, an initiative spotlighting brands operating for less than five years. This long-term alliance provides participating Scandinavian brands with access to a robust international network of […]

Sarah Ajayi, Manchester Met wins GFW Gold Award 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Graduate Fashion Week 2025 drew to a close on June 16 at The Truman Brewery in London with a celebration of the best graduate talent with a curated catwalk showcase featuring this year’s award-winning designers, including Manchester Metropolitan University’s Sarah Ajayi, who scooped the coveted Gold Award. Ajayi was presented with the Best of GFW - Gold Award by designer Julien Macdonald for her ‘Queens […]

Resort 2026 Credits: Max Mara 1951, the year Max Mara was founded and Ruth Orkin shot ‘American Girl in Italy’. Back then, a woman proud, insouciant and unaccompanied, was a noteworthy sight on the sidewalks of Florence, Rome, Naples or any other Italian city. 75 years later, she’s come a long way and Max Mara has been close by her side at every step. 1951 was right in the middle of Italy’s spectacular post-war recovery; Achille Maramotti knew which way the wind was blowing when he […]

Coach Foundation Dream Day 2025 Credits: Coach Foundation Coach Foundation, established in 2008 by American fashion and accessories brand Coach, is nearly doubling its commitment to its North American ‘Dream It Real’ programme to advance opportunities for under-resourced young people. The company, which has donated more than 70 million US dollars to hundreds of worthy causes across the globe, has pledged a 20 million US dollar investment to expand its ‘Dream It Real’ scholarship […]

Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills Facade Credits: Peter Christiansen Valli for Saks Fifth Avenue Luxury consumers in the US are feeling notably less optimistic about the economy, according to the latest Saks Global Luxury Pulse survey, and the intent to spend on luxury “has soften”. The quarterly survey, which analyses luxury consumers’ attitudes towards spending and the economy, found that luxury consumer optimism about the economy continues to decline, driven by economic uncertainty and […]

In Pictures Schiaparelli boutique at Harrods Credits: Schiaparelli Haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion house Schiaparelli has doubled the size of its shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods in London to increase its brand presence in the UK. The new apartment-like boutique, located on the first floor of the Knightsbridge department store, has been expanded to 2,390 square feet and redesigned to bring the spirit of Schiaparelli’s headquarters at 21 Place Vendôme in Paris to […]