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Interview Kilian Kerner Credits: Kilian Kerner At the beginning of the year, Kilian Kerner had to take a weeks-long break for the first time in his career. It was not by choice, but because he had no other option. This happened during a phase the designer himself describes as one of the most successful of his career. In his personal life, however, this period became one of the darkest. It all started with a seemingly harmless slipped disc. Instead of listening to his body, Kerner decided […]

Free People's Free-est campaign. Credits: Free People Free People is set to open a new boutique in Santa Monica, California, on Friday, as the URBN-owned lifestyle brand continues its push into what it describes as growing lifestyle markets. Located at 2925 Main St, the 2,092-square-foot store will carry the brand's Free-est collection, a line that merges its FP Beach and Endless Summer ranges into a single assortment of warm-weather staples. Shoppers can expect two-piece sets, sundresses, […]

Journeys' 'Turn it Up' campaign with Madison Bailey and more. Credits: Journeys For this back-to-school season, Journeys wants its Gen Z consumers to push back “against the algorithm,” the brand said in a statement. On Thursday, the company unveiled “Turn it Up,” a new campaign that brings “Outer Banks” star Madison Bailey playing three versions of herself, alongside Anna Cathcart, Sky Brown, Ocean Brown, Samara Cyn and INJI. According to Journeys’ chief marketing officer Stacey […]

Credits: DANTE6 Dutch womenswear brand DANTE6 has entered a partnership with Swedish distributor Sjöklint Agenturer, strengthening its presence in Scandinavia as of July 1, 2026. The Rotterdam-based label, founded in 2010, has built stable growth in the Netherlands and expanded into a number of international markets, including Scandinavia. DANTE6 says it has reached a new stage in its branding and marketing, which it plans to further establish in the Nordics with Sjöklint Agenturer, starting […]

Foot Locker's Birmingham store. Credits: Foot Locker. Foot Locker is putting its stores on a food delivery app. The retail company, which also owns Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports, announced on Thursday a new partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. that will allow consumers to shop from more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. directly through the Uber Eats app. "We're focused on giving customers more ways to shop with speed and convenience," said Ashley Chiang, senior director of strategy […]

Credits: Fabienne Chapot For Spring/Summer 2027, Fabienne Chapot invites you into Playfields, a collection inspired by the joy of play, curiosity, and creative freedom. More than a destination, Playfields is a mindset: where playground lines become invitations, paper folds into planes, and simple doodles spark endless possibilities. Credits: Fabienne Chapot Inspired by a nostalgic summer scrapbook, the collection celebrates imperfect sketches, playful grids, folded paper, and fragments […]

Preface to host biggest edition with Re/Assembly, Here|After and Denim Dudes Credits: Re/Assembly Impact-driven event series Here|After will once again curate and produce the educational programming at Preface Los Angeles, the boutique fabric trend show taking place July 29–30 at 356 S. Mission Road in Los Angeles. The partnership builds on the two organizations’ first collaboration in January. Here|After, founded by Denim Dudes founder Amy Leverton and veteran denim producer Erin Barajas, […]

ESW, the international growth engine for ambitious brands, today announced a partnership with KnitWell Group, the multi-brand retail operating company behind iconic American apparel brands Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots and White House Black Market. KnitWell Group operates one of America's most recognised apparel portfolios. As the Group moved to grow its international ecommerce presence, the complexity of managing cross-border operations - pricing, […]

Freya Skye for Hollister Credits: Hollister Hollister is putting music at the center of its fall marketing push. The Abercrombie & Fitch Co.-owned brand has named rising popstar Freya Skye the face of its women's fall denim campaign, in a partnership that extends well beyond a standard celebrity endorsement. Hollister will also sponsor Skye's North America, UK and European tour, release limited-edition product, and host in-store appearances across the U.S. and Europe this autumn. With this […]

Credits: Carhartt Carhartt is expanding its range with the 18L Denim Tote Bag, a new bag made from durable denim. The bag is designed for those who are on the move daily, whether to the workshop, construction site, or office, and is built to be resilient. The bag combines robust quality with a timeless aesthetic, and the denim improves with intensive use. The 18L Denim Tote Bag offers space for daily essentials, tools, documents, or a packed lunch. Hand and shoulder straps ensure the bag is […]

Roksanda concept store on Sloane Street Credits: Roksanda by Genevieve Lutkin London-based fashion label Roksanda, founded by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Ilinčić, has appointed Simon Valer Dacsef as head of design. Dacsef joins Roksanda from British luxury fashion label Stella McCartney, where he was head of flou. Before that, he worked at JW Anderson as senior womenswear designer from June 2021 to October 2025, and advanced from a ready-to-wear intern to a womenswear ready-to-wear […]

Sydney, Australia. Credits: Unsplash. The Australian government has proposed plans to reform its Modern Slavery Act with the goal of strengthening preventive efforts against exploitation in the domestic supply chain. If implemented, companies turning in an annual revenue of over 100 million Australian dollars would be required to identify, prevent, and address risks of modern slavery, or face criminal liability. These measures will apply to companies that will then have the opportunity to […]

Gap store. Credits: Gap Inc. For the ninth month in a row, retail sales have gone up in the United States in June, with clothing and accessories stores showing an increase of 0.63 percent month over month adjusted and 13.65 percent year over year unadjusted. The numbers were revealed by the National Retail Federation on Monday through its CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. The Retail Monitor uses anonymized credit and debit card purchase data compiled by Affinity Solutions to create the report. […]

Credits: Su Weizhong/Imaginechina/Imaginechina via AFP Xu Yang, the chief executive officer of Anta, has stepped down from the helm of the Chinese sportswear label for family reasons. The company confirmed the news to Chinese media outlet 36kr, which reported that Yang’s resignation was approved by Anta and a new role will be arranged for him in due course. Executive director and co-CEO of parent company Anta Group, Lai Shixian, will serve as acting CEO. The brand’s development strategy, […]

Autumn 2026. Credits: Essentiel Antwerp Belgian fashion brand Essentiel Antwerp has presented its autumn 2026 collection alongside its accompanying campaign, 'The Issue', according to a press release. The campaign is conceived as an ongoing publication that will unfold throughout the season via editorials, interviews and film clips, starting in Shanghai. Credits: Essentiel Antwerp Credits: Essentiel Antwerp According to the brand, an intuitive approach to layering is central to […]

Burberry Harrods Takeover Credits: Burberry Shareholders of Burberry have backed a new executive pay policy that could see the luxury brand’s chief executive Joshua Schulman receive total remuneration of up to 12.24 million pounds, despite opposition at the company’s annual general meeting. According to a new AGM filing, 64.6 percent of votes supported the directors’ remuneration policy, while 35.4 percent voted against. A separate resolution amending the Burberry Share Plan received 63 […]

In Pictures Pizza Hut x Dinner Service NY Credits: Pizza Hut Pizza Hut is the latest fast food name to move into fashion, partnering with New York apparel label Dinner Service NY on a limited-edition streetwear collection launching Thursday. The range draws directly on the chain’s restaurant heritage, reworking archival Pizza Hut uniforms and brand ephemera, including the Book It! reading programme familiar to a generation of American millennials, into button-down shirts, camo […]

Men's Wearhouse Credits: Facebook/Men's Wearhouse Tailored Brands, Inc. publicly filed its S-1 with the SEC on Monday, asking Wall Street to buy back into a category it wrote off six years ago: the suit. Through its new ticker symbol, “MENW,” the company is betting that tailoring can still capture investors’ attention and is even promising to open 500 new stores over the next 10 years, per the filing. It is a confident posture for a company that was in Chapter 11 less than six years […]

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group British e-tailer The Very Group has signed a three-year partnership with UiPath to introduce an AI-powered pricing system across its brand portfolio. The technology is expected to support the group’s management of margins and stock, while giving teams greater visibility into pricing performance. The technology will support pricing and merchandising decisions throughout the group’s more than 200,000 products, with the aim of helping the […]

Image: Hoka Hoka, the sports footwear brand from US group Deckers Brands, has unveiled the Clifton 11. This is the latest version of its daily training shoe, according to a press release. The announcement was made in Milan on July 16. Since its debut in 2014, the Clifton line has focused on responsive cushioning. The Clifton 11 combines the cushioning of previous models with a revised, more breathable engineered knit mesh upper and an updated, ultra-soft insole. According to the brand, the […]

Image for illustration. Models backstage. Credits: FashionUnited / AI generated image via Gemini Nano Banana. Six foreign women, mostly American, filed legal complaints in France Wednesday accusing ex-modelling agency boss Gerald Marie of rape and human trafficking in the 1980s and 1990s, their lawyer said. They are the latest allegations against the former European head of Elite, a modelling agency known for managing supermodels Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford. The women […]

UK Parliament. Credits: Pexels. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published a retail manifesto calling on Andy Burnham, the UK’s incoming prime minister, to work with the sector on measures to support jobs, investment and the high street. The ‘Buy into Retail’ manifesto sets out 10 priorities, including reducing the cost of employing young people, reforming business rates, tackling retail crime and lowering electricity costs. It further calls for the establishment of a […]

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Brampton East (left), Ted Dagnese, lululemon Chief Supply Chain Officer (middle), and Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton (right). Credits: Lululemon Canadian activewear brand Lululemon has opened a state-of-the-art, one million-square-foot distribution centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, to strengthen its North American e-commerce fulfilment capabilities. The distribution centre, in partnership […]

The Timberland x Jacquemus 'Le Bonheur' Authentic Boat Shoe Credits: Timberland Jacquemus and Timberland are back together. Following their hit debut collaboration in 2025, the American outdoor brand and the Paris fashion house have reimagined Timberland's 3-Eye Lug Boat Shoe once again — this time in a limited-edition "Lagoon Blue," with the Timberland x Jacquemus Authentic Boat Shoe launching Friday. Priced at 250 dollars, the shoe will be available online and at select Jacquemus and […]

In Pictures Keely Hodgkinson Collection for Nike Credits: Nike Keely Hodgkinson, one of the stars of Team GB’s athletics squad, has collaborated with sportswear giant Nike on her first signature athlete pack. The middle-distance champion, who won the 800-metre gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has designed a collection of apparel and footwear that reflects her “elegant style” and offers elevated performance essentials for both elite and everyday runners. Keely Hodgkinson […]

Inside Guzema's NYC store. Credits: Guzema In Pictures Guzema, the Ukrainian fine jewelry house founded in 2016 by designer Valeriya Guzema, opened a “sculptural retail experience” in New York City on Wednesday, taking over the 112 Wooster Street address in the SoHo neighborhood. This marks the brand’s first boutique in the United States, highlighting Guzema’s plans for international expansion on its tenth anniversary. Inside Guzema's NYC store. Credits: Guzema "To see Guzema […]

Tancredi Vitale Credit: Gucci Gucci is further advancing its sports strategy. The Italian luxury fashion label has appointed Tancredi Vitale as vice president of its racing division, Gucci Racing, the company announced on Wednesday. The designated manager will take up his new position on September 1. He will report to Giovanni Perosino, who will continue to oversee the strategic development of Gucci Racing in addition to his role as senior vice president of marketing. Vitale joins from the […]

Ted Baker Selfridges Birmingham. Credits: Authentic Brands Group. Ted Baker is continuing its return to physical retail, this time with the opening of a second shop-in-shop in Selfridges. Having previously opened a space in the retailer’s Manchester Trafford store, the British brand has now also launched into Selfridges Birmingham. The location offers a curated selection of women’s ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle collections in an environment that mirrors Ted Baker’s signature […]

India-UK FTA comes into effect Credits: Press Information Bureau, Government of India The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has officially come into effect, establishing an economic framework between the two countries. Operationalized on July 15, 2026, the bilateral trade deal seeks to reduce trade barriers, improve market access, and enhance professional mobility across major industrial sectors. Alongside the trade deal, a separate social security pact titled the […]

Credits: Eurofins Global apparel regulations are tightening. In 2026, enforcement risk increasingly sits at the intersection of product safety, apparel care label regulations, and substantiated marketing claims. For apparel brands and manufacturers, the cost of getting clothing regulations wrong can mean shipment holds, recalls, penalties, delisting, and lasting reputational damage. This article summarises the most impactful clothing safety regulations and labelling obligations affecting […]

Romain Spitzer becomes the new CEO of Bottega Veneta Bild: Kering The French luxury goods group Kering has found a new chief executive officer for its fashion house Bottega Veneta. On Wednesday, the group announced the appointment of Romain Spitzer as CEO of the Italian brand. He succeeds Bartolomeo Rongone, who left Bottega Veneta at the end of March and moved to the CEO role at Moncler. According to a statement, Spitzer will take up his new position on September 1 and will report directly […]

Credits: Image: Justin Bieber: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/AFP (Photo by Getty Images via AFP) Skylrk, the fashion and lifestyle brand co-founded by Justin Bieber, is opening its first New York City retail space this week: a temporary, "immersive" store at 60 Tenth Avenue in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, running Thursday through Monday, daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. The pop-up is the brand's third physical retail outing, following a temporary space in […]

Credits: Astute Fashion students from universities across the UK have been recognised at a reception at the Houses of Parliament after creating upcycled garments for the inaugural Singer Sustainable Sewing Awards, an initiative supporting children's charity Barnardo's. The competition, organised by Singer Sewing Machines UK, invited students to transform pre-loved garments into original fashion pieces that demonstrate creative design while promoting textile reuse. All of the shortlisted […]

Credits: Kate Spade New York by Nico Froehlich Kate Spade New York has tapped Allison Badea as its new chief marketing officer. The US luxury brand announced the news on LinkedIn, where it said the appointment comes amid the “reigniting” of the label. Badea joins the company from L’Oréal, where she most recently served as global SVP, brand experience for Maybelline New York. She also held a number of leadership roles at Kiehl’s, Lancôme, and Biotherm, and had been general manager of […]

Richemont's headquarters Photo: Richemont Richemont continues its growth trajectory. The Swiss jewellery and watch group recorded a strong increase in turnover in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding analysts' expectations. Products from the jewellery maisons Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels continue to enjoy great popularity. The group's turnover rose by 17 percent to 6.33 billion euros from April to June compared to the same period last year, as the company announced […]

Shoe Zone Credits: Shoe Zone via Facebook UK-based footwear retailer Shoe Zone has issued a trading update confirming that its financial performance over the last two months of trading surpassed initial market expectations. The positive performance, recorded across May and June, was driven by a closing down sale at the warehouse facility of the company alongside favourable seasonal weather conditions during the school half term period. Consequent to the elevated sales volumes, the cash […]

Frasers in Dundee Credits: Frasers Group UK-based retail conglomerate Frasers Group has announced its full year financial results for the 52 weeks ended April 26, 2026. The company reported an 8.7 percent increase in revenue to 5.3 billion pounds (7.17 billion dollars), heavily supported by international revenue growth of 59.2 percent. Reported profit before tax, increased by 38.9 percent to 527.80 million pounds. Management stated that the year-over-year increase was largely due to the […]

Alessio Vannetti, CEO at La Perla Atelier Credits: La Perla Atelier Luxury lingerie brand La Perla Atelier has appointed former Gucci and Valentino executive Alessio Vannetti as its new chief executive, as part of the brand’s ongoing relaunch strategy under new owners Kristen and Peter Kern. In a statement, La Perla said that Vannetti will join the company on September 1, while Paolo Vannucchi, who has served as chief executive officer since the reopening of the Bologna Atelier last […]

Collection Aldi Studio. Credits: Aldi. Paris - For decades, retailers built their reputation on price. Tomorrow, they may well build it on their image. As food margins shrink and consumers become more selective with their spending, retailers are looking for new ways to differentiate themselves. One of the most unexpected is through clothing. What was once a simple communication stunt is gradually establishing itself as a genuine brand strategy. Following Lidl's viral trainers, Aldi is now […]

Syntetica secures 30 million dollars in funding, Lululemon among investors. Credits: Syntetica. French textile recycling company Syntetica has closed on a 30 million dollar Series A funding round, with backing from Lululemon, Sri Lanka’s MAS Holdings, and the family offices of Etam and Peugeot, among others. The firm said the funding will support the construction of its first commercial demonstration facility in France, where it plans to scale its technology to industrial production, with […]

Business meetings Credit: Assintecal The 34th edition of Inspiramais is the most important materials trade show in Latin America for the footwear, apparel, jewellery, furniture and automotive upholstery industries. The event is expected to generate 61.68 million reais (12 million dollars) in business with the international market alone over the next six months. The estimate comes from a report by the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Manufactured Goods […]

Barefoot shoes by Vivobarefoot. Credits: Vivobarefoot What do Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Camper, Vans and Tamaris have in common? In recent months, they have all introduced shoe models that are reminiscent of barefoot shoes or are explicitly marketed as such. They are tapping into a trend that has long existed far outside of fashion. Once derided as an eco-friendly or health shoe, barefoot shoes are increasingly becoming a fashion statement. This is more than just the expected counter-trend […]

SLNSH SP26 Credits: Saul Nash x Lululemon Canadian athleisure giant Lululemon is embarking on a new venture in Austria, where it is due to open its first regional store on September 4. Located in the capital city of Vienna on the Kärnter Straße, the new store spans over 200 square metres and houses what the brand describes to be a “welcoming environment” reflecting its “commitment to wellbeing, movement, and community”. The space intends to serve as a community hub, offering a […]

eBay Berlin Credits: Courtesy eBay The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Ebay of Depop Limited. The formal review into the merger launched in June, at which time the regulator said it was looking to determine the “impact the transaction could have on competition in the UK”. Its process involved an information-gathering period and an invitation for interested parties to comment on the proposed transaction, with the inquiry initially […]

Garments made by Ünteks Group from Recover's recycled cotton fibres. Credits: Recover. Madrid – Spanish company Recover, a recognised industry leader in the global production of recycled cotton fibres, has today announced a partnership agreement with Turkish textile company Ünteks Group. Through this new alliance, both companies will collaborate to promote the use of recycled cotton within the textile and fashion ecosystem. According to the Spanish company, under this alliance, the Turkish […]

A detail of the Nugnes boutique in Bari featuring the new Fendi collection. Credits: Nugnes British content creator Georgia Aldridge has been ordered to pay 213,000 pounds to a number of LVMH-owned brands after the UK’s High Court ruled that she sold fake luxury goods to social media followers. Aldridge is required to fork out the hefty sum to the likes of Fendi, Loewe, Dior and Celine, which had collectively accused the influencer and her company, Rolo Fashion Ltd, of costing them hundreds […]

Credits: King Louie In a brand landscape often dominated by subdued, neutral tones, King Louie deliberately chooses colour, character and a recognisable signature style. With the spring/summer 2027 collection, the brand reaffirms this position: bold, accessible and always easy to wear. Prints remain a consistent and important part of the collection, from graphic retro designs to playful floral and geometric patterns. The collection revolves around la vita è bella: enjoying small, summery […]

Beyond Nine Credits: Beyond Nine via Facebook UK apparel brand Beyond Nine has appointed Liam Price as its new chief executive officer. Price will step into the role this week to support Naomi Raybould, the founder of the label, in executing the brand vision of creating feel-good clothing designed for all stages of womanhood. In the new leadership position, the executive will guide the brand through its next phase of commercial expansion. Price joins the company at a time marked by consistent […]

A distorted dress by Viktor&Rolf, 2023 spring couture collection. Credits: Courtesy of 10 Corso Como Milan concept store and gallery 10 Corso Como is to host Viktor&Rolf. Spectrum, the first solo exhibition in Italy dedicated to the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren. The show runs from 25 September to 22 November 2026 at the gallery on the street from which the store takes its name, in central Milan, with free admission. The exhibition will showcase twenty haute couture […]

In depth Pádel Nuestro store at 257 Rosselló street in Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Pádel Nuestro. Madrid – Murcia-based sports multinational Pádel Nuestro continues to expand its retail footprint, having opened its new flagship store in Barcelona at the end of last May. The store is a prime example of the company's strategy for physical retail. It focuses on the customer experience as the foundation of the shopping journey it aims to provide for its growing community. This approach […]

Alexandre Meerson Credits: IKKS Paris - Under the leadership of investment firm MB.SC, the IKKS group is starting a new chapter with the appointment of Alexandre Meerson as CEO to lead the brand's revival and accelerate its development. A profile of Alexandre Meerson, new CEO of the IKKS group A graduate of ESCP Business School, Alexandre Meerson began his career in the family business alongside his father, Emerich Meerson, a watchmaker and jeweller. In 1995, he co-founded Angie Interactive, […]

DATA ANALYSIS Louis Vuitton menswear handbags from the Louis Vuitton SS27 Menswear collection Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Somewhere between the DR Congo squad walking off a plane in matching leopard print suits and custom bags, Erling Haaland treating this World Cup like a rolling exhibition of his Hermès bag collection, and the sheer size of the Bottega Veneta collection sitting in Jacob Elordi's wardrobe, it became clear that menswear had quietly found its next commercial […]

Credits: AFRO Fashion Association and Accademia del Lusso AFRO Fashion Association and Accademia del Lusso have announced a new partnership to support emerging fashion professionals through a scholarship programme worth approximately 120,000 Euros. The initiative will provide five scholarships to students from Cameroon, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria and Italy, with the aim of expanding access to higher education in fashion and luxury. More than 60 applications from nine countries were reviewed […]

Credits: Klarna Consumers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will now be covered by the same regulatory protections as other forms of consumer credit after new rules have come into force by the UK government on July 15. The changes place BNPL providers, including Klarna, PayPal and Clearpay, under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Under the new framework, providers are required to carry out affordability assessments before offering credit, while consumers […]

TikTok Credits: Pexels, Cottonbro Social media platform TikTok, known for its short-form videos, is “turning online discovery into real-world growth and jobs,” unlocking entrepreneurialism in Britain, as new research shows that the platform contributed at least 10 billion pounds to the UK economy in 2025 and supported 153,000 jobs. The report utilises research conducted by public policy research agency Public First, exploring how users, creators and businesses use TikTok, alongside […]

Re&Up secures B Corp certification. Credits: Re&Up . Re&Up has become a certified B Corporation, marking a milestone in the company’s efforts to scale textile-to-textile recycling while meeting verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The Eindhoven-based company develops recycled cotton fibres and polyester chips from end-of-life textile waste using its proprietary textile-to-textile recycling technology. In a statement, Ebru […]

Marks & Spencer Pantheon store on Oxford Street. Credits: Marks & Spencer. Amid an ongoing store renewal strategy, Marks & Spencer has now revealed a new blueprint for its Fashion, Home and Beauty floors at its Pantheon flagship location on Oxford Street, London. The store will serve as a test and learn site, trialling new features before they are then rolled out across the wider retail network. A similar process has already been implemented among Marks & Spencer’s Food […]

Asos pop-up, SoHo Credits: Asos UK e-commerce platform Asos has appointed Lizzie Jones as its new global head of trading. Jones returns to the fashion retailer after a 20-year departure, following an extensive career at US technology giant Amazon. In the new role, Jones will be responsible for leading global trading across market trading, digital trading, and onsite content and marketing. The remit of the executive involves defining the global trading strategy, accelerating topline growth, and […]

Credits: Stichd Dutch company Stichd, part of the Puma Group, has appointed Michal Siwik as its new regional head of sales for Eastern Europe. The appointment coincides with the company's move to a direct-to-retail model in the region and the opening of a new regional hub in Warsaw, Poland. Stichd, which holds licences for brands including Puma, Levi's, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, had until now operated in Eastern Europe through distributors and agents, making it the last region where the […]

Cotton Credits: U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, the voluntary sustainability program for US cotton growers and traceability platform for all US cotton, has announced that one in four cotton acres now provides field-level data through its scheme. In a statement, U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol said it has hit a new milestone for supply chain transparency, with 2.34 million planted acres now providing field-level data through its programme for the 2026 crop year, representing […]

Valérie Duport, Chairwoman, and Hugo Lucchino, Chief Executive, Villa Noailles. Credits: Luc Bertrand Hyères (France) - After 28 years at Chanel, image and communications specialist Valérie Duport has been elected president of Villa Noailles by its board of directors. This appointment comes as the ties between the luxury brand and the cultural institution, which organises the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyères, have gradually strengthened over the past […]

Fréderic Merlin, Donald Tang and Satchi Credits: F. Julienne Donald Tang, the executive chairman of Shein, is reportedly due to step down as the Chinese e-tail giant nears the end of its IPO process. According to Reuters, which cited sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Shein’s founder and CEO Sky Xu will take up the position of chairman. The media outlet said Tang would continue to work alongside the management team as a senior advisor for the foreseeable future. He will not be […]

Collina Strada x PETA T-shirt Credits: Collina Strada / PETA Independent, New York-based fashion label Collinda Strada has teamed up with animal rights group PETA to launch a limited-edition shirt calling for an end to horse-drawn carriages in New York City. Proceeds from the T-shirt sales will be donated to The Coalition for Responsible Carriage Horse Retirement, a coalition of horse rescuers, advocates, and sanctuaries committed to ensuring safe and reputable homes for every horse used by […]

Dr. Martens outlet Credits: Dr. Martens Ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) being held at 9.30am BST today in London, British footwear brand Dr. Martens plc (Dr. Martens), released a trading update confirming that its operational performance since the start of the current financial year has been in line with management expectations. Consequently, the group has left its guidance and market outlook for the financial year 2027 (FY27) completely unchanged. Management confirmed it is on track […]

Rina Lipa, style dilemma director at Asos Credits: Asos Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed Rina Lipa as its style dilemma director to help “customers solve everyday style dilemmas”. In the newly created role, the British model, actress and dancer, and younger sister to global popstar Dua Lipa, will help answer fashion’s most-asked question: “What to wear to…?”. Lipa’s answers to style dilemmas will be curated on a new pop-up destination on the Asos app and website, […]

Credits: Harvey Nichols British retail giant Frasers Group has been given the green light to place a bid on the ailing luxury retailer, Harvey Nichols. The Sports Direct owner had previously demanded access to the sale process, yet its interest was contested by brands selling through the department store chain that had raised concerns over the potential takeover. According to Sky News, which cited a memo from the retailer to brand partners, Harvey Nichols has now told suppliers that it was […]

Credits: Diamonds Factory British jewellery retailer Diamonds Factory has opened a new store in Trinity Leeds shopping centre. The brand specialises in custom-designed engagement rings and jewellery, offering private consultations and design guidance alongside ready-made collections. The Leeds location started out as a showroom concept launched last summer, according to Darragh Duggan, regional sales manager at Diamonds Factory. Duggan said the showroom performed above expectations, citing […]

Amy Johns, MA International Luxury Business Program Course Leader at Vogue College of Fashion. Credits: Amy Johns Interview Ask Amy Johns about luxury and she rarely starts with the product. For the Course Leader of the online MA International Luxury Business program at Vogue College of Fashion, a handbag or a heritage brand is a window onto something larger: how people define status, where they place value and what their choices say about them. Her outlook has been shaped by more than a […]

Lancaster, UK. Credits: Unsplash. UK retail sales grew 1.9 percent year-on-year in June, as strong online demand helped offset weaker in-store performance during the month’s record-breaking heatwave, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Online non-food sales rose 5.1 percent, outpacing overall retail growth and pushing online penetration to 39 percent of all non-food purchases, reflecting the highest level recorded so far this year. Clothing and footwear sales remained […]

Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on trade agreement Credits: FashionUnited with AI Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, Bern said Monday, saying the deal would boost legal certainty for businesses in both countries. Following Britain's 2016 decision to leave the European Union, London swiftly concluded a trade agreement with Switzerland in 2019 to stake out their trade relations as two independent players outside the bloc, […]

Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela. Credits: Unsplash. Seamstresses at Venezuelan fashion label By Efrain Mogollon are used to making colorful dresses with ruffled sleeves and elegant draped skirts, but these days they face a grim task: making body bags for thousands of quake victims. They never thought they would be making something so morbid, but like other Venezuelan operations, their workshop has shifted priorities following the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on June […]

Richemont's corporate headquarters Image: Richemont Richemont remains on a growth trajectory. The Swiss jewellery and watch group significantly increased its sales in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding analysts' expectations. Products from its jewellery houses, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, continue to be highly popular. The company announced on Wednesday that group sales climbed by 17 percent to 6.33 billion euros (7.24 billion dollars) between April and June, […]

US president Donald J. Trump at the White House on July 6, 2026. Credits: The White House, by Joyce N. Boghosian. Madrid – US president Donald J. Trump is continuing his unusual, unique and controversial policy of demanding the most only to ultimately impose the least. He has now announced his decision to scrap a 20 percent levy on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The levy has been abandoned in favour of trade and investment agreements with the Persian Gulf countries. Just […]

Alexis Rollier, CFO, PVH Credits: Business Wire/PVH US apparel group PVH Corporation (PVH) has announced the appointment of Alexis Rollier as its new chief financial officer. Rollier will join the company in early September 2026, reporting directly to the chief executive officer, Stefan Larsson. In this new role, Rollier will lead the global finance organization of the group and oversee all aspects of the financial steering for the company around the world. The executive will also join the […]

International Woolmark Prize opens applications for its next edition Credits: Woolmark Interview As applications for the 2028 edition of the International Woolmark Prize (IWP) have officially opened, the prestigious competition is shaking up its own rules. For the first time in seven decades, the prize is no longer exclusively for founders of independent labels. It is now open to designers working within established houses. Damien Pommeret, regional director for Western Europe at Woolmark, […]

Shinola's “Set The Pace" campaign with Nicholas Braun. Credits: Shinola As Swiss watch brands contend with a reshaped US tariff regime and supply disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, Detroit-based Shinola is making its most ambitious brand statement to date. On Tuesday, the company unveiled its first-ever overarching brand campaign, "Set The Pace," reintroducing the Runwell, the watch that launched the brand in 2011, through a cinematic short film starring and […]

In Pictures Gap ‘The Hailey Jeans’ campaign Credits: Gap American retailer Gap has unveiled a limited-edition denim capsule collection with model and beauty entrepreneur Hailey Bieber, reimagining Gap’s relaxed denim icons with her personal style. Dubbed ‘The Hailey Jeans,’ the capsule features two relaxed fits, rooted in Bieber’s “laid-back approach to denim,” the Extra Baggy and ‘90s Low Rise Loose, inspired by two of her favourite vintage Gap jeans from the late […]

US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs in April 2025 Image: Andrew Leyden / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the US government under President Donald Trump has repaid billions in tariffs. A total of approximately 81.3 billion dollars was refunded from October 2025 to the end of June, according to data from the Treasury Department. In the same period last year, the sum was just under 5.3 billion dollars. According to the US Congressional Budget […]

CEO PROFILE Nabil Salah, CEO of Harper & Neyer. Credits: Harper & Neyer. Before dressing the players of Málaga CF, seeing his garments displayed in over thirty concessions in El Corte Inglés and in his five own stores, Nabil Salah Mohamed sold counterfeit football shirts. He bought them online and resold them to acquaintances and at market stalls, until an encounter with Customs made him rethink his path. He understood that he no longer wanted to sell other people's products, […]

In Pictures Louis Vuitton X FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy trunk Credits: Louis Vuitton As the FIFA World Cup 2026 final approaches, Parisian luxury house Louis Vuitton, the official supplier for the event, presented the new bespoke case designed to transport the trophy, along with a limited-edition luggage line. The synergy between high-level sport and luxury continues to strengthen. Following a tradition started at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Louis Vuitton will mark the FIFA World […]

In Pictures GU's fall/winter 2026 collection Credits: GU GU, the Fast Retailing-owned sister brand to Uniqlo, has launched its fall/winter 2026 collection, the first by new creative director Francesco Risso. The collection is a comprehensive overhaul of the brand's product lineup timed to its 20th anniversary. Risso, the former Marni creative director, has restructured GU's offering around six lifestyle concepts — Minimal, Classic, Playful, Utility, Sport and Cozy — each presented as […]

Arena's swimwear collection Credits: Arena Performance swimwear brand Arena has renewed its partnership with USA Swimming, extending the agreement through 2028 in a deal timed to the Los Angeles Olympic Games. The renewal sees Arena continue as an official partner of the national governing body, which counts 380,000 members across athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers, and is responsible for selecting and training the US teams for international competition, including the Olympics. […]

Credits: Fashion Forward Kinspire A Second Chance, Inc. will launch the second year of its Fashion Forward Kinspire™ programme this summer, expanding a fashion education initiative designed to introduce young people in kinship and foster care to careers across the fashion industry. The programme combines mentorship, career exploration and creative learning with a redesigned curriculum focused on confidence-building, personal branding and professional development. Participants will work with […]

Credits: Courtesy of Le Slip Français x Saint James On Monday, the question was whether investors still believe in independent French textile brands. The initial public offering of Le Slip Français was set to provide some answers. That moment has now arrived. Only a few hours after the markets opened, it is still too early to speak of a stock market success or a definitive validation of the model. The debut of Le Slip Français on Euronext Growth Paris did not trigger a financial tidal wave. […]

eVent Fabrics campaign. Credits: eVent Fabrics US-based eVent Fabrics has announced a partnership with Chinese outdoor brand Pelliot to bring its PFAS-free alpineST and windstormST laminates to the Chinese outdoor market, in a deal both companies frame as a step in the industry's shift away from so-called "forever chemicals." Under the agreement, Pelliot will use eVent's alpineST laminate — a PFAS-free membrane paired with performance face fabrics and a C0 durable water repellent finish — […]

In Pictures January launches new debut shoe ‘Scignal’ Credits: January January, a new global running shoe brand rooted in “innovation, inclusivity and considered design” has launched, founded by male and female Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) runners. Described as a “next-generation running” brand, January is looking to reimagine high-performance running “for everyone,” reflecting the sport's evolving culture to make it “more accessible without […]

In Pictures FoundRae London flagship Credits: FoundRae New York-based fine Jewellery brand FoundRae, known for its symbolic and spiritual designs, has opened its first international flagship store on Mount Street in London. In a statement, FoundRae said that it chose Mount Street in Mayfair as the store’s location due to the “quintessential” feel of the shopping street, which has retail roots dating back to the 1700s, with the store sitting next door to a Milanese patisserie […]

Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, designers of Ottolinger. Credits: Peter Lindbergh Foundation, courtesy of Desigual. Madrid – Desigual continues to advance its unique and increasingly elevated collaboration policy, announcing its latest partnership with Berlin-based Ottolinger. A regular on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar, Ottolinger has developed a capsule collection with the Spanish company, founded in Barcelona in 1984. This new collection draws from Desigual's historical […]

Knix partners with Holt Renfrew Credits: Knix Joanna Griffiths is stepping down from Knix, the Toronto-based intimates brand she founded in 2013, ending a 14-year run that took the company from digitally native startup to international omnichannel retailer. Chief commercial officer Nicole Tapscott will succeed her as president. The departure, first reported by The Globe and Mail and later confirmed by Griffiths on social media, comes four years after Swedish hygiene and health group Essity […]

Credits: OLYMP OLYMP Bezner KG, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, has been renowned for its outstanding shirt expertise for 75 years. Simultaneously, the fashion brand is consistently evolving, creating modern looks for complete outfits that naturally blend business and casual wear. As a logical next step, OLYMP has revised the visual identity of its shirts, jumpers, polos, T-shirts and all other items for autumn 2026. The new label concept creates a uniform brand identity across the […]

Sosandar Harrogate Credits: Sosandar via Facebook UK-based women's fashion brand Sosandar has announced its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a 14 percent revenue growth year-over-year, to 42.30 million pounds (56.50 million dollars) compared to 37.10 million pounds in the previous financial year. The gross margin increased to 64 percent, reflecting a sustained focus on margin improvement. Adjusted profit before tax increased to 0.40 million pounds, up from 0.20 […]

Lionel Messi x Adidas Credits: Adidas Adidas closed the first half of 2026 as the sportswear industry's most visible brand, generating 1.9 billion dollars in Media Impact Value (MIV) between January 1 and June 30, according to data from Launchmetrics. The figure represents a 12 percent increase over the second half of 2025 and places the German brand ahead of Nike, which recorded 1.7 billion dollars over the same period. But a closer look at the data reveals how much of that lead rests on a […]

Adriana Domínguez, chief executive officer of Adolfo Domínguez. Credits: Adolfo Domínguez. Madrid – Not in the morning, nor at midday, nor in the afternoon. It was only after the markets had closed that Adolfo Domínguez announced the cancellation of its results publication, scheduled for this past Monday, July 13, 2026. This decision stems from an adjustment to its financial reporting calendar. Under this new policy, the Spanish fashion multinational will no longer report its quarterly […]

Credits: Carhartt American workwear brand Carhartt has released a collection of work shorts designed for tough working conditions on warm days, according to a press release. The shorts are available for both men and women and are aimed at professionals such as installers; carpenters; gardeners; and mechanics who work outdoors. According to Carhartt, the work shorts offer the same durability as the brand's well-known long work trousers, but with added ventilation. Hard-wearing materials, […]

BPCM appoints Christian Langbein EVP of Growth & Strategy. Credits: BPCM Global communications agency BPCM has appointed Christian Langbein as executive vice president of growth and strategy, the agency announced. Building on BPCM's recent leadership evolution in late 2025 and continued investment in its globally integrated offering, Christian will lead the agency's Growth & Strategy practice, overseeing brand strategy, positioning, campaign development and partnerships across […]

Giuseppe De Biasi completes Lowa's new management trio Image: Lowa Sportschuhe GmbH Outdoor footwear brand Lowa has appointed Giuseppe De Biasi as general manager operations. He succeeds Alexander Nicolai, who is leaving the company after 12 years. As Lowa announced on Monday, De Biasi will manage the areas of product development, production and central corporate functions. Together with CEO Andrea Dorigo and general manager commercial Marco Pirani, both of whom were appointed earlier this […]

Debenhams at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Ahead of the Annual General Meeting later today, the group chief executive officer of UK-based retail conglomerate Debenhams Group, Dan Finley, issued an update on the current trading performance of the group. The statement highlights that the multi-year turnaround of the business continues at pace, supported by two upward revisions to financial guidance over the past nine months. Management expressed satisfaction with […]

President Donald J. Trump during the inauguration of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Credits: The White House, by Daniel Torok. Madrid – In the latest update on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Iran and the US, and the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, US president Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed that the maritime corridor remains open for the passage of goods. This security guarantee is provided by the […]

Olivier Rousteing Credits: Rabanne Rabanne has confirmed the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as its new creative director, marking one of the most closely watched leadership transitions in the luxury sector this season. The 40-year-old French designer succeeds Julien Dossena, who announced his departure on June 24, 2026 after a 13-year tenure at the Puig-owned house. “Joining Rabanne is a tremendous honor. This is a House that has always challenged convention, transforming bold ideas into […]

A pair of Martin Margiela's painted graffiti Tabi boots from 1991 sold for 364,000 euros at auction on July 9, setting a new world record for the designer at auction and anchoring a sale that more than quadrupled its low estimate. The white glove auction, held in collaboration with Maurice Auction, totalled 1,385,020 euros including fees. The boots, exhibited at Margiela's first museum show at the Palais Galliera, surpassed the previous Margiela record of 101,400 euros, set in January 2025 by […]