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Boss flagship in London Credits: Hugo Boss. Shareholders of fashion group Hugo Boss will need to remain patient as the company continues to navigate a challenging market environment. After feeling the impact of weak consumer sentiment in recent months, Hugo Boss has signaled that 2026 will serve as a transition year, with significant adjustments planned across its assortment and distribution strategy. Both revenue and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are expected to decline before the […]

United Repair Centre London Credits: United Repair Centre Circularity innovator United Repair Centre (URC) is opening a new repair hub in Paris in February 2026, to mark its third location in Europe, alongside Amsterdam and London. The expansion is being funded by a new investment of 3.2 million euros from a group of impact finance and social entrepreneurship investment companies, including Phitrust and Makesense in France and Belgium, and ROM InWest in the Netherlands, plus early-stage Dutch […]

Iris van Herpen Credits: Photo by Robin de Puy Dutch fashion designer and couturier Iris Van Herpen has been named the winner of the inaugural edition of the Perrier-Jouët Design for Nature a Award, created to encourage designers to explore sustainability through their work. The prize was created jointly by Maison Perrier-Jouët and Design Miami and invites designers to “investigate sustainability through the spirit of Art Nouveau - a philosophy that celebrates the profound […]

Tala Carnaby Street store in London Credits: Tala Property company Shaftesbury Capital, which owns retail properties in Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown in London, has issued a trading update for the four months from July 1 to October 31, which it states was a “positive performance”. In its trading statement, Shaftesbury Capital said that it has had 367 leasing transactions completed so far this year, representing 30.2 million pounds of new contracted rent in aggregate, 9 percent […]

Credits: University of Lancashire The University of Lancashire is marking 35 years of its pioneering BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion degree with a new exhibition highlighting alumni success and major shifts in the fashion promotion industry. The exhibition, Expose – Celebrating 35 Years of Fashion Promotion, traces the course’s evolution from 1990 to today, reflecting the industry’s transformation from analogue techniques to digital-first fashion marketing. Archival work on display includes […]

PacSun x LA Rams. Credits: PacSun. PacSun is preparing to launch into the Middle East. The Californian lifestyle brand has reportedly struck up a partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, a shopping mall developer, to open stores across the region. According to WWD, Majid Al Futtaim will open 20 PacSun stores in key markets over the next five years, including flagship locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well as a store at the Mall of Emirates, due to open early 2026. The sites will be supported by […]

Charlie Smith, chief brand officer at Nothing Credits: Nothing Seasoned marketing executive Charlie Smith, who served as chief marketing and communications officer at luxury fashion house Loewe since 2018, is leaving the brand to join London-based technology company Nothing, known for its smartphones and audio products. Smith, who led communications and marketing at Loewe during its exceptional growth, has been named chief brand officer at Nothing and will serve on the company’s executive […]

Jonathan Anderson at Spring/summer 2026 Dior fashion show at PFW Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight On Monday night at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson scooped the coveted Designer of the Year accolade for the third consecutive year at The Fashion Awards 2025. The annual awards from the British Fashion Council, which act as the annual fundraising event for the BFC Foundation to support fashion talent through scholarships and other initiatives, […]

Credits: FashionUnited AI. UK retail destinations saw their second week of momentum heading into Black Friday, with footfall rising 6.7 percent week-on-week, according to MRI Software. High streets led the way with an 8.2 percent uplift, followed by shopping centres (+6 percent) and retail parks (+4.1 percent), reflecting renewed consumer demand for in-person shopping during peak promotional periods. Daily footfall trends showed strong activity, with double-digit increases on Tuesday (+10.9 […]

Prada SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Prada Spa announces the completion of the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings today. This follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The group's brand portfolio has therefore expanded. It now includes Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, Versace, Marchesi 1824 and Luna Rossa. The ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear and jewellery collections are designed, produced and distributed by the group. They are available in over 70 […]

Credits: Paprika Paprika, the Belgian brand specializing in plus-size fashion, has reinvented itself to meet the expectations of today’s women. With a new brand image, a more modern style, and stores undergoing transformation, Paprika asserts its new identity by offering inclusive fashion where every woman can feel good, regardless of her body shape. For three decades, the Belgian brand has offered collections designed for fuller figures, up to size 54, combining comfort, style, and […]

Mango store at 1976 Broadway, New York (US). Credits: Mango. Madrid – Mango continues to advance its determined growth and consolidation process in the US. The company has just added a new point of sale with the opening of a new “flagship store” in New York. This is the city where the Spanish fashion multinational started its American venture in 2007. Following this inauguration, the retailer now operates a total of four stores in the city. Spanning approximately 1,300 square metres of […]

Credits: Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer has named Elaine Cartwright as its new store director for innovation and implementation. The appointment comes as the British department store continues on its 300 million pound store rotation programme, which has focused on new openings and retail renewals. Cartwright most recently served as retail director UK & ROI at New Look, where she has been for over 12 years. She initially joined the fast fashion chain in 2013 as general manager of […]

Co-founder Mart Drake-Knight in the Remill factory. Credits: Teemill Just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which now mark an entire week of discounts, British circular clothing brand Rapanui is offering a reminder that there is another way. Collections can be made from recovered cotton fibres, thus avoiding contributing to the growing mountain of textile waste. Eighty percent of all Black Friday purchases are thrown away sooner rather than later. According to findings by BBC Earth, […]

Pietro Beccari, chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton and LVMH Fashion Group. Credits: ©Jean-François Robert Pietro Beccari, the chairman and chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton, is expanding his role. The LVMH veteran will now take up the helm of the French luxury group’s fashion division. While retaining his existing dual title at Louis Vuitton, Beccari has also been appointed chairman and CEO of the LVMH Fashion Group. He succeeds Sidney Toledano, who had been serving as the […]

Stars present first looks from the 'H&M x Stella McCartney' collection in London Credits: H&M H&M and Stella McCartney are launching a new collection almost exactly 20 years after the Swedish fashion retailer and the British designer first joined forces. A preview of the new collection was given on Monday evening at the Fashion Awards in London, H&M announced. At the awards ceremony, stars including models Emily Ratajkowski, Amelia Gray, Yasmin Wijnaldum and Alton Mason, as […]

One of the latest editions of Pitti Bimbo Credits: Pitti Immagine Pitti Immagine is rationalising its trade fair calendar. This begins with Pitti Bimbo, which will take place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on January 21 and 22. It will run simultaneously with Pitti Filati, a trade show starting on January 21 and closing on January 23. The fair dedicated to fashion technology is also being reduced to a single day. This marks the fourth edition under the new format launched in 2022, linked […]

Interview Dr. Natascha van der Velden Credits: Pascal Raphael Photography There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition, whether their efforts are visible to the public or not? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts and activists in fashion. What can we learn from their work? In episode 6: Dr. ir. Natascha van der Velden, an independent researcher and consultant in sustainable fashion and textiles. […]

Skims Holiday 2025 campaign Credits: Skims Kim Kardashian is to host a shoppable holiday livestream event on her own TikTok channel for her solutions-oriented lifestyle and apparel brand Skims for the holiday season. The move will see Kardashian, co-founder and chief creative officer of Skims, teaming up with OBB Media, the next-gen studio behind ‘A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter’ for Netflix and IShowSpeed's hit series ‘Speed Goes Pro’ to host ‘Kimsmas Live!,’ a […]

In Pictures Guinness Storehouse uniforms by Robyn Lynch Credits: Guinness Storehouse London-based Irish menswear designer Robyn Lynch has redesigned the uniforms for the Guinness Storehouse attraction in Dublin, which tells the story of one of Ireland’s most loved brands, Guinness. The brand-new uniform celebrates the attraction's 25th anniversary, drawing inspiration from traditional workwear, constructed from denim and finished with garment-dyed and laser-etched detailing, featuring […]

2025 Fashion Trust Arabia Prize Credits: Fashion Trust Arabia Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA), the non-profit organisation supporting emerging design talent from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), awarded the winners of its seventh annual FTA Prize at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, celebrating designers across the region in ready-to-wear, evening wear, accessories and jewellery. Moroccan designer Youssef Drisi, who founded his label Late For Work in 2020 after graduating from Casa Moda […]

Tous 'Oso' pop-up installed in its store at number 66 Rambla de Cataluña in Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Tous. Buenos Aires – In Latin America, the pop-up phenomenon has established itself as a cultural driver capable of transforming neighbourhoods, rewriting luxury strategies and redefining how brands engage with their audiences. Far from being mere marketing exercises, these ephemeral spaces function as territories where commerce, identity and aspiration intertwine. They are driven by […]

Fashion Reboot 2024 Credits: F. Julienne During Fashion Reboot 2025, Gildas Minvielle, Director of the Economic Observatory at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), delivered his annual report. Below are the primary insights regarding the shifts in the French fashion market from 2024 to 2025. Total turnover for the apparel and textiles sector in France fell by 1.3 percent between January and September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Surprisingly, while the menswear sector has been […]

Snapchat Winter Village Credits: Snapchat Social media platform Snapchat, which has more than 900 million monthly active users, has unveiled a festive retail experience in augmented reality (AR), designed to bring holiday shopping to life through immersive and interactive digital boutiques. The inaugural Snapchat Winter Village launches in collaboration with luxury fashion brand Boss, Swiss watchmaker and jeweller Chopard, and French beauty brand Lancôme, where each brand has created its own […]

Clarks icons Credits: Clarks Footwear and accessories firm RG Barry Brands (RGB) is set to acquire the assets of Green Market Services Co. Inc. (GMS), including the licensed slipper divisions for Clarks, Timberland, and their existing private label businesses. For RGB, the takeover of the licenses aids in wider efforts to position the company to meet high-growth lifestyle needs. While Clarks aligns with “wellness-driven demand for structured underfoot support”, Timberland brings an […]

Soft Goat Oslo, Norway store Credits: Soft Goat Swedish luxury cashmere brand Soft Goat is expanding into new markets with its first-ever international store in Oslo, Norway, and strengthening its UK presence, adding Browns and Harrods to its list of stockists. Soft Goat’s first international store marks the brand’s second store, and first outside of Sweden, in Oslo, Norway, and features a new visual retail identity, created in collaboration with interior designers Daniel Östman and […]

David Close, director of EMEA retail tenant representation at Savills Credits: Savills International real estate advisor Savills has appointed David Close as director of EMEA retail tenant representation as it seeks to strengthen its global retail advisory capabilities. Close, who has more than 20 years of experience advising global brands across European markets, will join the company this month. He was most recently with CBRE’s retail tenant advisory team and has worked with a wide range […]

Puma Oxford Street store. Credits: Puma. In Pictures Sportswear giant Puma has opened what it said is its largest-ever European flagship store on London’s Oxford Street. The 24,000 square feet site is also the first flagship store in the region, situated to give customers the “chance to connect with more people than ever before”. Within the store, the brand offers a selection of its innovation-driven products, such as its running technology Nitro; its Future and King football boots; […]

In Pictures Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wearing the Team Brazil alpine ski race suit for the Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 by Moncler Credits: Moncler Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler is returning to the Winter Olympics as the official sponsor of the Brazil Olympic Committee and technical sponsor of the Brazilian Snow Sports Federation for the upcoming Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, to be held February 6 to 22. In a statement, Moncler said that the move was a “homecoming” for […]

Updated Boss flagship store in Düsseldorf Image: Hugo Boss The chairman of the supervisory board at Hugo Boss has lost the backing of the fashion group’s largest shareholder, Frasers Group, intensifying tensions at the top of the German luxury apparel company. In a mandatory announcement published late Friday, Frasers Group said it no longer supports Stephan Sturm in his role as supervisory board chair. Despite this, Hugo Boss moved quickly to signal continuity, stating that Sturm […]

Fashion Reboot IFM 2025 Credits: F. Julienne In Pictures Fashion Reboot IFM 2025 highlights the major upheavals French fashion players are experiencing. These include a shifting political and economic landscape; pressure from Chinese industrial platforms, epitomised by Shein; and drastic changes in consumer habits. These were the key takeaways from the Fashion Reboot 2025, hosted by the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event was intended to be positive, […]

Lululemon store. Credits: Unsplash. Lululemon sued Costco over the sale of dupes. A dupe is a product that mimics a more expensive item's look and feel to capitalise on its reputation, without necessarily copying the brand name. This dispute is one of a series of recent altercations involving brands against private labels. These brands, which tend to have the strongest reputations in their field and are often therefore copied, are finding that cheaper alternatives are harming their bottom […]

Spring Fair ‘The Licensing Lab’ Credits: Spring Fair Home, gift and fashion trade show Spring Fair, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from February 1 to 4, 2026, has announced that ‘The Licensing Lab’ connecting the worlds of licensing and retail will return “bigger and better”. ‘The Licensing Lab,’ which launched at last year’s show, is being expanded to connect “brands, creativity and retail,” explains organisers, bringing together brand owners, designers, […]

Credits: NBDC The Berlin-based brand No Bad Days Club is continuing its growth trajectory: the company now counts more than 200 partner stores throughout Europe – from department stores and concept stores to boutiques and gift shops. With a clear brand positioning, high-quality products made in Portugal, and strong retailer support, NBDC has established itself in recent years as a key player in the premium segment for fashionable socks. A particular highlight is the brand’s recent launch […]

Credits: Cup of Joe With the Fall/Winter 2025 collections now in stores, fashion retailers are sharpening their focus on data-driven inventory decisions. In the denim category, it’s all about styles that balance contemporary silhouettes with timeless wearability. From high-waisted wide legs to cropped utility fits, this season’s denim bestsellers reflect both the industry's evolving trend landscape and end-consumer desire for elevated comfort and versatility. Cup of Joe’s bestsellers […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience this week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales jumping by a significant +6.89%. This impressive growth effectively offsets a sharply negative base of -18.32% from the same period last year, indicating a strong recovery despite challenging weather conditions. Both in-store and non-store channels contributed positively, with online retail, particularly fashion, showing healthy results across all segments. The […]

Donatella Versace at the finale of the brand's SS19 runway show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As 2025 draws to a close, the luxury sector has seen a notable uptick in merger and acquisition activity, driven by slower growth in key markets, selective opportunities for undervalued brands, and strategic efforts to expand global portfolios. Leading the pack is Prada’s acquisition of Versace, a headline-grabbing move that highlights both the logic and challenges of consolidation in […]

Secret sale Credits: Pexels The annual cascade of Black Friday newsletters has been hard to escape, arriving with such frequency that even the most discerning shoppers may feel a twinge of fear of missing out. Promotions now cover everything from LED face masks consumers did not know they needed to socks, sweats and, increasingly, luxury fashion. Excess inventory remains a widespread challenge in the industry, affecting brands across the value spectrum unless they operate strictly on a […]

Kate Hawley costume design, Frankenstein Credits: Tiffany & Co. The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that acclaimed costume designer Kate Hawley will receive the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year Award at The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora. The ceremony, taking place 1 December at London’s Royal Albert Hall, marks the first time the event has formally recognised costume design as a standalone category. The award will be presented by Oscar and BAFTA-winning […]

Report A shopping mall at Christmas Credits: Image: Ron Dauphin vía Unsplash The kick-off for the holiday shopping season has begun, with Black Friday well underway and Cyber Monday just around the corner. As shoppers across the nation get into the festive season and begin the hunt for the perfect gifts for their loved ones, one key message emerges. While it’s not secret that shoppers receive countless marketing messages, a new report shows that sheer volume isn’t what overwhelms […]

HappyRobot co-founders Credits: HappyRobot Logistic provider DHL Group is speeding up its company-wide AI strategy through a new partnership between its contract logistics division, DHL Supply Chain, and the AI startup HappyRobot. The partnership is said to underline a key step in rolling out agentic AI to streamline operational communication and improve its customer experience and employee engagement. The partnership builds on DHL Supply Chain utilization of HappyRobot’s AI agents across […]

New Janie and Jack & Hatch concept store in Chelsea, London Credits: Courtesy of Janie and Jack & HATCH US children’s wear brand Janie and Jack has partnered with Hatch, a premium maternity fashion and beauty brand, to open their debut UK dual-concept store in London. Both brands are owned by the Matri Group, which provides strategic and operational support for the brands while fostering independent brand leadership. The new concept store is located in the city’s iconic Chelsea […]

Onton raises 7.5 million US dollars in funding round Credits: Onton AI ecommerce startup Onton has successfully raised 7.5 million US dollars to reimagine and streamline the online shopping experience. In a seed funding round led by Footwork, with participation from Liquid 2, Parable Ventures, 43, and more, the funding round brings Onton’s total funding to approximately 10 million US dollars. Onton aims to use the funding to expand its product, scale its team, and increase its global […]

Kate Hawley costume design, Frankenstein Credits: Tiffany & Co. The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that acclaimed costume designer Kate Hawley will receive the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year Award at The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora. The ceremony, taking place 1 December at London’s Royal Albert Hall, marks the first time the event has formally recognised costume design as a standalone category. The award will be presented by Oscar and BAFTA-winning […]

Credits: Superdry Superdry & Co unveiled its reimagined Oxford Street flagship on Tuesday night (25th November), with an exclusive launch event attended by cultural tastemakers, VIPs and press. Melanie C was also in attendance and DJ’d the event. The evening marked a major milestone in the brand’s evolution, bringing to life the creative and cultural shift at the heart of the newly launched Superdry & Co identity. Credits: Superdry Credits: Superdry The event follows […]

The Florence store Credits: Golden Goose Golden Goose Group has filed its results for the first nine months ending September 30, 2025. The company achieved consistent revenue growth and an acceleration of the direct-to-consumer channel in the third quarter. Net revenues for the nine months amounted to 517.1 million euros, an increase of 13 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Direct-to-consumer revenues grew by 21 percent. This was driven by new retail openings and a double-digit […]

Interior of a Nextil production plant. Credits: Nextil. Madrid – Nextil Group continues its journey towards growth and improved profitability. The Spanish textile multinational has announced a new strategic agreement with US-based Maxum International Group. This binding partnership strengthens existing ties between the two companies. It guarantees support for the launch and growth of NextGreen, a new business unit specialising in circular fashion production services. Nextil has announced the […]

John Higginson, Manchester Fashion Week Credits: Courtesy Eco Age CEO Interview As regulators tighten the screws and consumers demand verifiable sustainability data, brands across fashion and luxury are being forced into a new era of transparency. Eco Age—long recognised for its influence on sustainability strategy, policy engagement and industry-wide advocacy—has been tracking this shift closely. Its CEO, John Higginson, is at the forefront of advising brands on compliance, traceability […]

CIFF 66 campaign imagery. Credits: CIFF. The 66th edition of the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) is almost upon us, and with it comes the fifth volume in its CIFF City series, this time a reimagining of the supermarket. The concept, dubbed ‘CIFF Super’, intends to transform commerce into culture, bringing a B2B twist to an environment that is a familiar part of everyday life. Speaking on the upcoming concept, the CIFF creative team said: “This season, the beauty of the […]

Credits: VF Corporation At VF, careers don’t follow a straight line; they travel across street culture and skate parks with Vans, up alpine ridgelines with The North Face, into urban heritage with Timberland, or via backpacks and bags from JanSport, Kipling and Eastpak. Few fashion groups can boast such a diverse range of iconic brands under one roof, let alone transform them into a genuine career playground. Find your passion, then keep evolving The apparel and footwear company is rooted in […]

Pantaleo Dell'Orco and Giorgio Armani Credits: Giorgio Armani The new board of directors of Giorgio Armani SpA is fully operational. It is composed of Pantaleo Dell’Orco (president), Silvana Armani (board member), Andrea Camerana (board member), Giuseppe Marsocci (chief executive officer and general manager), Marco Bizzarri (board member), John Hooks (board member), Federico Marchetti (board member) and Angelo Moratti (board member). The company announced the news in a statement reading: […]

Fortnum & Mason Christmas windows Credits: Courtesy Fortnum & Mason New analysis from Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) suggests UK retailers could see between six and 10 billion pounds in potential lost sales this festive season, as consumer confidence weakens and uncertainty around the Autumn Budget weighs on spending. The findings indicate that retail sales have fallen steadily throughout 2025, declining 2 percent between the first and third quarter, contrasting an average 6 percent […]

Sweaty Betty campaign imagery. Credits: Sweaty Betty / Redical. Redical-owned Victoria Leeds has confirmed that premium activewear brand Sweaty Betty will relocate to a new 835 square foot unit in Victoria Gate, reaffirming its 11-year commitment to the shopping centre. The move will showcase Sweaty Betty’s refreshed store concept, defined by brighter colour palettes and an elevated in-store environment designed to enhance brand experience. Opening November 19, the new location builds on […]

Lydia Bolton launches limited edition contemporary streetwear collaboration with Lime, Aug 2023 Credits: Dominic Marley for Lime Bike via Words+Pixels PR Fashion rental platform By Rotation has struck up a new partnership with Lime, an electric vehicle company, to encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices during the festive season. The collaboration comes on the back of research suggesting that 95 percent of London-based women want to be more environmentally conscious this […]

Nottingham Superdry Store Credits: Superdry British label Superdry is eyeing a UK and European expansion, with 15 new stores planned for the coming year. “I’ve got 15 new stores on my hitlist for the UK,” chief executive officer, Julian Dunkerton, told Drapers. Dunkerton cited Dundee, Lincoln, Norwich and Bath as potential locations. He further stated that he was looking to Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands for Mainland Europe, adding that the stores would open once the […]

Vest and pencil skirt from the Runa capsule collection by Melina Bucher and Lotta Ludwigson. Credits: Lotta Ludwigson x Melina Bucher What happens when a slow fashion luxury brand for women meets a vegan bag manufacturer? The two combine their strengths and values to create a product that exhibits all these characteristics: conscious luxury, no compromises when it comes to quality and avoiding waste, all for a more sustainable fashion industry. The result is a collection named Runa. It uses […]

Puma HQ in Herzogenaurach Credits: Christoph Maderer Asics Corporation clarified recent media speculation suggesting interest in acquiring Puma. The company confirmed that these reports are unfounded. There are no discussions or plans regarding the acquisition of Puma. On Thursday, reports suggested that China's Anta Sports is among several firms considering a bid for the German athletic brand Puma, with Bloomberg noting that the company could also attract interest from Chinese apparel maker […]

Credits: SMCP group brands Fashion group SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac) announced on Thursday the sale of shares representing up to 51.2 percent of its capital. The process is expected to take “several months” and could allow the company “to stabilise its shareholding structure”. Context This announcement follows the forced return of 15.5 percent of SMCP’s capital to a Luxembourg-based holding company in August 2025. The shares were improperly transferred to a trust […]

Fashion East, Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moore Credits: Courtesy BFC The British Fashion Council will award Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moore a Special Recognition Award at The Fashion Awards 2025, celebrating twenty-five years of Fashion East, the influential talent incubator that has shaped the trajectory of British fashion. The accolade will be presented on 1 December at London’s Royal Albert Hall, officially recognising the initiative’s cultural impact and the enduring importance of […]

Credits: Fred Perry Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry’s story begins on a tennis court. His grit, elegance and refusal to bow to convention shaped not only an extraordinary athletic career but the brand he founded in 1952. When he designed his first piqué shirt, he created more than a garment: he created a symbol worn, reworked and reclaimed by generations of British subcultures. Today, that same spirit, determination, discipline and individuality defines what it means to work at Fred […]

Primark AW25 denim collection Credits: Primark International fashion and homeware retailer Primark, founded in Ireland in 1969, has announced it is stepping up its sustainability progress strategy as it scales up switching to preferred materials such as recycled or more sustainably sourced fibres, as well as continuing its efforts to embed circular designs into its approach to extend product life within its business. The move comes as Primark releases its fourth Sustainability and Ethics […]

AI provides assistance with style consulting. AI-generated image for illustrative purposes. Credits: FashionUnited Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technical tool. It is becoming a constant companion in the daily lives of many consumers, fundamentally changing the relationship between people and brands. According to the latest Accenture study, “Consumer Pulse 2025”, around 30 percent of active users already trust AI tools for shopping and style advice. The technology has […]

The World’s First AI-Driven Immersive, Shoppable Catwalk banner Credits: THG Studios British fashion brand Topshop is continuing its revival by headlining the world’s first AI-driven, immersive, shoppable catwalk experience by THG Studios, the creative marketing agency from e-commerce solutions provider THG Ingenuity. The fashion event will take place on February 26, 2026, in collaboration with headline sponsor, PayPal and technology partner, Google Cloud, from the state-of-the-art THG […]

In Pictures M&S Merry Hill Credits: M&S British retailer Marks & Spencer has opened its latest “renewel” store concept at Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, located in the West Midlands. The 100,000 square foot flagship marks one of M&S’s major investments in its retail network this year, and has brought together two existing units into one flagship space to introduce a new enhanced shopping experience, with a brand-new coffee […]

Quiz Telford Credits: Quiz Scottish retailer Quiz Clothing, which reported a 6 percent rise in like-for-like sales in November, is continuing its UK retail expansion with store reopenings in Aberdeen and Telford. In Aberdeen, the retailer has reopened in the Bon Accord shopping centre alongside 70 high street names, while in Telford, it has re-entered the Telford Centre, which houses more than 160 stores. Each new store features approximately 2,000 square feet of trading space and showcases […]

In Pictures Kith London flagship on Regent Street Credits: Kith London New York-based American fashion and lifestyle brand Kith has opened its first flagship in the UK on London’s Regent Street, complete with its first independent restaurant venture, building on its recent openings in the US, including Chicago in October, and Japan. For its permanent UK home, Kith has combined what were formerly 318 and 324 Regent Street into a single unit, boasting two floors, where Regent and Little […]

Puma flagship store in New York City Image: Puma SE Takeover rumors helped Puma shares achieve a spectacular price jump on Thursday once again. The share price, which has been disappointing in the stock market year 2025 so far, shot up by more than 17 percent to just under 20 euros. The gain recently stood at 15 percent. The Chinese group Anta Sports Products Limited (Anta Sports) is considering an offer for Puma, according to information from the news agency Bloomberg. Anta Sports already […]

Dr. Martens Brewer Street store, London. Credits: Dr. Martens. Dr. Martens has opened its first beacon store as part of a consumer-first pivot under its new chief executive officer, Ije Nwokorie. Through the refreshed store format, the footwear brand is hoping to build on efforts to elevate its label by further differentiating its retail footprint. Located on Brewer Street in London’s Soho, the 3,400 square foot space is designed to be an “immersive, inclusive environment” intended to […]

Eton opens flagship store in Frankfurt. Credits: Eton The Swedish global menswear brand expands with their new concept focused on customer experience, Custom Made and category expansion. Eton, known for perfecting shirts since 1928, announces the opening of their new Frankfurt flagship store, introducing the brand’s next-generation retail concept to the German market. The new space follows successful launches in New York, Stockholm, and London, marking the continued rollout of Eton’s […]

Future Snoops banner Credits: Future Snoops Our new webinar series - Sustainability: No Filter - is your ticket to uncovering the hidden truths about sustainable design. Whether you're doubling down on recycled content or wondering what certification suits you best, these 30 mythbusting minutes reveal what actually works. Setting you up for a thriving tomorrow, without all the greenwash. AI is transforming every industry, but it’s also reshaping our environmental landscape. Its carbon […]

Credits: Nigeria Student Fashion & Design Week Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week (NSFDW) has announced the return of its ninth edition, set to take place on 20 December 2025 at GAC Motors, Victoria Island. Positioned during Lagos’ popular “Detty December” season, the event will spotlight emerging designers and celebrate the intersection of youth culture, creativity and fashion. Recognised as one of Africa’s leading platforms for new talent, NSFDW has helped launch the […]

From left to right, sisters Marta and Cristina Álvarez Guil. Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – Spanish department store group El Corte Inglés has announced a significant leadership transition within its board of directors. Marta Álvarez has decided to step down as chairwoman, with her sister, Cristina Álvarez, appointed as the new non-executive chairwoman. The proposal was unanimously approved by the board on November 26. Cristina Álvarez is set to assume the role on January 15, 2026. […]

Urban Outfitters store. Credits: Urban Outfitters / Nuuly. Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported record quarterly and year-to-date results as strong consumer demand across its retail, subscription, and wholesale segments propelled double-digit revenue and earnings growth. For the three months ended October 31, 2025, the company posted net income of 116.4 million dollars, or 1.28 dollars per diluted share, while nine-month net income reached 368.7 million dollars, or 4.01 dollars per diluted […]

Debenhams showcase at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Boohoo Group said its turnaround is accelerating, underpinned by strong half-year performance and continued expansion of its marketplace-led strategy, as the company also unveiled a new long-term incentive plan designed to retain and motivate its leadership team. The Group's adjusted EBITDA for H1 2026 rose to 20 million pounds, 5 percent ahead of last year, with adjusted EBIT turning positive at 1.8 million pounds […]

Garment workers in Bangladesh Credits: Garment workers at Green Smart Shirts Ltd. in Bangladesh. Image: Sumit Suryawanshi for FashionUnited On Thursday, the NGO Amnesty International called on global textile companies and the governments of four Asian countries to take action to protect workers' rights and ensure decent wages. In two reports published on Thursday, the NGO states that fashion brands manufacturing in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka must urgently take measures to […]

Interview Soho store. Credits: New Balance Step into any New Balance store today and you’ll notice it instantly: a balanced blend of heritage, community, and forward-looking energy. It’s a retail atmosphere shaped not only by design and product, but by the people who bring the brand’s values to life every day. As the US sportswear label accelerates its global expansion, these store teams are becoming an increasingly powerful expression of what New Balance represents in the modern […]

Credits: Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) staged Hong Kong Fasynates 2025: Fashion x Sports from 22 to 23 November at Kai Tak Sports Park, presenting a large-scale showcase that blended fashion, sports and urban culture. Co-organised by PolyU’s School of Fashion and Textiles (SFT), Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), and Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), the two-day event highlighted Hong Kong’s growing […]

Pam Hogg Ready to Wear Fall Winter 2019 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fashion designer Pam Hogg, known for her punk rock, non-conformist creations who dressed stars such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga, has died, her family announced on Wednesday. Hogg was an iconic figure of London fashion week with her futuristic looks, daring hairstyles and flamboyant outfits that mixed irony, feminism and counter-culture at her catwalk shows. Announcing her death on social media, the Scottish designer's […]

The interior of the new store Credits: Boggi Milano Menswear brand Boggi Milano has strengthened its retail presence in the United States with the opening of its third store in New York. Located within The Shops complex at Columbus Circle, the new space marks an important step in the company's international growth strategy, which aims for a significant increase in turnover in the country over the next five years. The new location joins existing boutiques in Soho and on Madison Avenue. […]

UK budget Autumn 2025 budget Credits: Pexels Rachel Reeves delivered her first Autumn Budget under intense scrutiny on Wednesday, after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally published key details hours before the Chancellor addressed Parliament. The package outlines 26bn pounds in new tax rises, building on last year’s 40bn pounds increase, and places UK retail and fashion businesses at the centre of a shifting economic strategy. Slower growth, higher taxes, nervous […]

Conventional fashion, green glow and suede, polka dots, leather, reptile/crocodile and dark brown/burgundy FW26 trends in pictures Credits: N°21 SS26, Patou SS26, Tom Ford Off Season 2026 Resort Man, Elie Saab SS26 & Bottega Veneta SS26 I. Introduction & Overview The Fall/Winter 2026/27 season marks a pivotal moment of "Redirection," a theme identified as the defining sentiment for the industry. As the fashion sector navigates a poly-crisis of environmental instability, geopolitical […]

A Hervis store Image: Hervis Austrian sporting goods retailer Hervis, owned by the Spar Group, is withdrawing from two markets. Hervis Sport- und Modegesellschaft mbH has concluded an agreement with Frasers Group (European Holdings) Limited, part of the UK retail group Frasers Group Plc, regarding the sale of the companies Hervis Hungary (Hervis Sport és Divatkereskedelmi Kft.) and Hervis Romania (Hervis Sport and Fashion srl.), parent company Spar Österreichische Warenhandels-AG announced […]

Credits: Texworld A global crossroads for fashion professionals As a true barometer of the international textile industry, this 58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will gather over a thousand exhibitors, fabric makers and manufacturers of finished products, coming from around thirty major producing countries. This diversity confirms the lasting role of European markets in global demand and highlights Paris’s strategic position as the capital of fashion, sourcing and creativity. […]

Innovation Tech for Retail Award 2025: Albatross Image: F. Julienne At the 'Tech for Retail 2025' trade fair in Paris, Albatross, Neuralk, POWER.xyz, and Dealt were recognised for their technological innovations. The start-ups impressed with real-time AI, predictive analytics, generative 3D content and home-related services. These solutions are designed to make retail more efficient, personalised, and experiential. The 'Tech for Retail Awards 2025' ceremony took place at the Place des […]

Credits: Olymp Fashion supplier Olymp Bezner KG (Olymp) ranks among the leading brands globally for the use of mulesing-free wool. A recent report by global animal welfare organisation Four Paws confirms this status, identifying Olymp as an industry pioneer. The company leads particularly in transparency, traceability and product labelling. As part of the study “The suffering behind the labels”, Four Paws evaluated 102 international fashion companies regarding the implementation of their […]

Credits: Istituto Marangoni Istituto Marangoni is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a global campaign built around the slogan “Creative State of Mind,” created by Italian digital artist Pietro Terzini. The phrase reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing creativity across fashion, design and the arts. Terzini describes the concept as a universal “passport” to the creative community, capturing the spirit that has shaped the institution since 1935. The anniversary also […]

Credits: University of Leeds The University of Leeds has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its 150-year contribution to textile research and innovation. The honour—one of the UK’s highest forms of national recognition for education—marks the fourth time Leeds has received the award since 1994. The prize highlights the University’s longstanding leadership in textiles, tracing back to its origins in the Yorkshire College of Science. […]

These images were generated by FashionUnited using an AI tool to support the digital strategy of our partner brands. The model is wearing pieces inspired by Rita Row. They were created to visually complement the narrative of this article. Credits: FashionUnited AI Rita Row is a contemporary fashion label blending elevated basics with slow-fashion values to offer a minimalist, Mediterranean-inspired style. Founded in 2013 in the Catalonian town of Figueres, Spain, the brand has become […]

From left to right: Director General of the Spanish Committee for UNHCR Jorge Olague, Toni Ruiz, Chairman and CEO of Mango, Chairman and CEO of Mango; Francesco Sciacca Credits: Mango Mango has formalised a new partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to support access to higher education for young refugees through the DAFI scholarship programme. The collaboration, running from 2025 to 2027, marks the first time the company has joined UNHCR on an educational initiative. Under the […]

Cairo. Credits: Mohamed Ahmed / Unsplash In the first four months of 2025, Egypt’s readymade garment (RMG) exports reached the milestone of crossing the 1 billion US dollar mark. After food and beverages, the textile and garment industry is the second-largest industrial sector in Egypt today. In 2024, the country’s textile exports grew by almost one fifth (18 percent) to 2.84 billion US dollars (800 million generated by denim exports), driven by demand in markets such as Europe, USA and […]

Dickies store Credits: Unsplash Bluestar Alliance has announced a new licensing agreement with Atomic Fashion Marketing for its recently acquired workwear brand Dickies, strengthening the brand’s presence across Australia and New Zealand. The partnership marks a continuation of a long-standing relationship between Dickies and Atomic, which has served as the brand’s flagship distributor in the region for nearly 15 years. Now operating under Bluestar Alliance’s global brand management […]

Guess Man Lounge by Cappellini Credits: Andrea Dambrosio / Guess Guess, Inc. reported a strong third-quarter performance for the period ended November 1, 2025, posting higher revenue and a return to profitability even as it moves toward a proposed take-private transaction with Authentic Brands Group. Chief executive officer Carlos Alberini said the company delivered encouraging results, citing 7 percent revenue growth in U.S. dollars and 5 percent in constant currency. “We are pleased with […]

Movado Credits: Catherine Rose Boutique, Dallas TX via Facebook Movado Group, Inc. delivered higher sales, stronger margins and improved profitability despite continued tariff pressures for the third quarter ended October 31, 2025. Net sales rose 3.1 percent to 186.1 million dollars, driven by growth in licensed brands and company stores, even as owned brands moderated. U.S. net sales increased 6.9 percent, while international sales were up 0.6 percent (down 2.5 percent on a constant-currency […]

Sosandar campaign image Credits: Sosandar Women's fashion group Sosandar has announced a return to revenue growth, driven by strong performance on its own website and resilient margins. While the company is making strides in revenue, it is also strategically evaluating its physical store performance. For the six months ending September 30, 2025, Sosandar reported a 15 percent increase in revenue, reaching 18.7 million pounds compared to 16.2 million pounds in the same period last year. The […]

Credits: Kohl's Corporation Kohl's Corporation reported a decrease in net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, but managed to improve its gross margin. The company is maintaining a focus on its 2025 initiatives amidst an uncertain macroeconomic environment. For the third quarter ended November 1, 2025, net sales decreased 2.8 percent year-over-year to 3.4 billion dollar, with comparable sales down 1.7 percent. However, the gross margin increased by 51 basis points to 39.6 percent. Net […]

Abercrombie & Fitch first store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported strong sales growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by the Hollister brand's performance. The company is narrowing its full-year outlook, expecting continued growth and profitability. For the third quarter ended November 1, 2025, net sales reached a record 1.3 billion dollar, a 7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This marks the […]

Credits: Sweaty Betty Sweaty Betty, the iconic British activewear and lifestyle brand, is opening a new store in Liverpool Street station, next to fashion and gifting favourite, Oliver Bonas. The 897 sq. ft shop is the brands’ first in a Network Rail station, and is expected to open to customers on 26th November 2025, just in time for the festive period. The opening marks Sweaty Betty’s 20th London location, which highlights the brand’s strong presence in the capital. The Liverpool […]

Kulsum Shadab Wahab Credits: @nim.is.hh_1 Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) has appointed Indian philanthropist and designer Kulsum Shadab Wahab as its new Women Empowerment Ambassador, reinforcing the association’s commitment to gender equality and social responsibility within the fashion sector. The announcement was made on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Wahab is the founder of Ara Lumiere, a high-fashion brand and social enterprise that […]

The Biella store Credits: Primark Irish fashion retailer Primark has reached 20 stores in Italy with today's opening of its new store in the Gli Orsi shopping centre in Biella. At the same time, the company announced it has signed an agreement with property development company Segro to build its first logistics centre in the country. “We are excited to open our new store at the Gli Orsi shopping centre and to announce plans for our first logistics hub,” Luca Ciuffreda, director of Primark […]

The Cruise show will take place in New York Credits: Gucci Gucci will present the Cruise 2027 collection in New York on May 16. The show will mark Demna’s debut for the house’s cruise line, following the designer’s debut collection in February. The US city holds a fundamental place in Gucci’s history. In 1953, the house opened its first overseas boutique in New York, initiating the brand’s international expansion. With this new presentation, the company returns to a city that has […]