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Credits: Victoria’s Secret & Co. Victoria's Secret & Co., the US-based specialty retailer, operates primarily in the apparel sector, focusing on intimate apparel, loungewear, and beauty products. Its core activities revolve around the design, marketing, and sale of its merchandise under the Victoria's Secret and PINK brand names. The recent analysis of the company's financial health is prompted by the release of its latest quarterly figures for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, […]

Louis Vuitton monogram bags Credits: Pexels LVMH has secured one of the largest ever payouts in a counterfeit case after winning a legal battle against US discount mall operator Westgate, which allowed the sale of tens of thousands of fake Louis Vuitton goods. As first reported by The Fashion Law, the French luxury group filed its complaint more than two years ago after investigators found that Westgate was attempting to sell over 72,000 counterfeit Louis Vuitton items at a flea market sale. […]

Laurèl SS26 Atelier Collection shown during Paris Fashion Week Credits: Laurèl German-born womenswear brand Laurèl, which is part of the Shenzhen, China-based Ellassay Group, debuted a high-end atelier collection during Paris Fashion Week, as the brand looks to re-enter the European market following impressive growth in China. Wang Dusen, general manager of Laurèl, told FashionUnited that the German brand’s official debut on the Paris Fashion Week schedule marked a “milestone […]

France, Paris, February 6, 2024, an IKKS store. Credits: MAGALI COHEN Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Fashion brand IKKS has been placed into administration. This procedure puts over 1,000 jobs at the group at risk, AFP learned on Friday from the Paris Commercial Court, confirming a report from Les Echos. The brand, which had ceased payments and was already facing difficulties a few years ago, secured a debt waiver from its creditors in 2024. Its investors also provided a cash injection. On […]

Gymshark Westfield White City Credits: Gymshark British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark is set to open its first permanent store in the US at Roosevelt Field shopping centre in Long Island, New York, this month, ahead of its highly anticipated flagship opening in New York City later this year. The 4,000 square foot Roosevelt Field store will open on October 11 and will serve as the “blueprint for all future stores in the US”. It will include Gymshark’s destination zones for […]

IN PICTURES The Virgil Abloh: The Codes exhibition at the Grand Palais. Credits: © BFA 2025 / Thomas Razzano/BFA.com It is taking place within the walls of the Grand Palais, a powerful cultural and fashion venue that hosted Chanel's monumental shows under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld. The exhibition, titled “Virgil Abloh: The Codes”, is now making its own mark on the monument's history by attracting a crowd of visitors. Running for just a few days (September 30 - October 9), […]

Panoramic view of Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Credits: Visit Dubai In Depth Following FashionUnited’s interviews with the Spanish founders of Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle brands Montroi and Coma, we now flip the coin on Spanish entrepreneurship in the emirate to focus our attention on how to start a business in Dubai from outside its borders. For this journey, we have the invaluable guidance of ICEX, the public business entity under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business of the […]

Beauty Coperni C+ “carewear” campaign featuring Paloma Elsesser Credits: Coperni by Bettina Pittaluga French luxury label Coperni has become known for sharing tech-infused innovations, from a spray-on dress applied live on the catwalk to a robot dog undressing models and even a bag composed of 99 percent air. Now, Coperni is launching an athleisure line incorporating biotech fabrics infused with probiotic ingredients designed to boost radiance, intersecting fashion, science and daily […]

Credits: Ami Paris Few brands manage to harbour an instant recognisability quite like Ami Paris. Founded by Alexandre Mattiussi in 2011, Ami (which simply means “friend” in French) has built a reputation for effortless tailoring, elevated essentials, and that signature Ami logo that now flashes across knitwear from Paris to Seoul. Positioned between luxury and streetwear, the label is known for blending sharp cuts with a sense of warmth and playfulness. In just over a decade, it has grown […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector recorded a moderate but positive performance in September, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales across discretionary categories – including fashion, homewares, and lifestyle – growing by +3.1%. This growth comes ahead of the critical 'Golden Quarter' trading period, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook despite a strong comparison base from September 2024. High street stores were a significant driver of this growth, with in-store sales […]

Giorgio Armani SS26 show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The latest collection designed by Giorgio Armani was presented in Milan less than one week ago. The management has now reportedly contacted potential buyers for the sale of a minority stake in the fashion group. This was reported by the Reuters news agency, which cited three sources familiar with the situation. The move has initiated a de facto auction for a stake in one of Italy's fashion empires. L’Oréal is among the parties […]

Sheep Inc. store rendering image Credits: Sheep Inc. British carbon-negative label Sheep Inc., known for its natural fibre luxury fashion, is set to open its first-ever “flagsheep” store, off Carnaby Street on Newburgh Street, Soho in London, in November. In a statement, Sheep Inc. said the flagship will be “more than just a shop,” but rather a “multi-sensory playground of softness,” as it looks to invite customers to fully immerse themselves in the brand through “tactile […]

Lenzing launches the new Tencel Lyocell-HV100 fibre. Credits: Lenzing Austrian fibre specialist Lenzing is launching a new cellulose fibre. The fibre, named Tencel Lyocell-HV100, is a new innovation that features deliberate irregularities and is inspired by the textured aesthetic of natural fibres. Lenzing stated in a press release that this development was driven by market demand. The natural-looking, irregular appearance in the fabric is created by controlled variations in the staple length […]

M&S Autograph Performance Credits: M&S British retailer Marks & Spencer is continuing to strengthen its menswear offering with the launch of a performance-led edit, designed to target “modern living - across work, travel and leisure”. Autograph Performance will sit within M&S’s sub-brand Autograph, and brings together cutting-edge innovations and advanced fabrics, such as Tech Wool and 360 Flex technology, as well as four-way stretch tailoring and crease-recovery suiting, […]

Credits: Delvaux A story in constant evolution: Delvaux, the oldest fine leather goods house in the world, continues its expansion in Asia with six new store openings. True to tradition, the new venues are designed by Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, behind the architectural concept of all the Belgian brand’s boutiques since 2012. Their aesthetic language bridges heritage and innovation, adapting seamlessly to each location’s unique cultural and spatial context. This multifaceted identity has […]

A classroom moment Credits: Polimoda, ph. Marco Gualtieri Interview Polimoda's new master's in Costume design will launch in February. The course frames costume design as a narrative art form. It adopts a research-based methodological approach, aimed at providing students with a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the essential elements of costume design. Students will develop skills in historical research; character analysis; technical design; and visual storytelling. They will […]

Limited edition Selfridges and Disney yellow bags for the festive season Credits: Selfridges / Disney Selfridges Retail Limited reported a 7 percent decline in revenue for the 48 weeks ended January 4, 2025, reaching 774.6 million pounds, down from 834.9 million pounds in the previous 53-week period. The upmarket department store chain, which operates four stores in the UK, including its flagship on Oxford Street, and a digital business, attributed the sales slump to several external factors. […]

Matthieu Blazy. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The most-coveted show at Paris Fashion Week this season: Matthieu Blazy's debut at Chanel. But who is the 41-year-old designer? The Franco-Belgian is relatively low-key - certainly not one of the big celebrity names he beat for the job - and was picked for Chanel after a highly successful three-year stint at Bottega Veneta. The new job is a massive promotion and career boost, however, taking him from a medium-sized Italian label to the world's […]

Updated A Closed store Image: Closed The insolvent German fashion brand Closed has been saved for now. On Thursday, the company announced the successful conclusion of its investor search, which began almost two months ago. The new owners of Closed are the Böck entrepreneurial family and experienced fashion manager Dieter Holzer. The Böck family owns the clothing company Marc O’Polo SE. The company has been managed by Maximilian Böck since 2021. He is the son of Werner Böck, who […]

Credits: IED Madrid The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Madrid closed this year’s Madrid es Moda with its Fashion Show at Espacio Ventas, where twelve graduates presented their final collections to industry professionals. The Fashion Talent Award 2025 went to designer Raquel Aldaz for Ruido de Fondo (“Background Noise”), a collection exploring the contradictions between sustainability and mass consumption. Aldaz worked with repurposed household textiles and self-made materials, creating […]

Credits: London College of Contemporary Arts Students from the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) joined New York Climate Week to take part in a series of workshops and forums organised by The NAT, a cultural platform tackling the $710 billion nature finance gap. Designed to unite business, policy and creative industries, the Climate Week series convened multinational corporations, NGOs and cultural institutions to accelerate solutions for a sustainable future, while equipping students […]

Credits: Fashion Retail Academy LONDON, Oct 2, 2025 — The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) marked its 20th anniversary on Oct. 1 with an event at the House of Lords hosted by Lord Rose, Chair of EG Group and former CEO of Marks & Spencer. Founded in 2005 through a partnership between government and retailers including Marks & Spencer, Experian, Arcadia, F&F and Next, the FRA provides industry-focused post-16 education in fashion and retail. The Academy reports enrolment of more than […]

Future Snoops Credits: Future Snoops What if a single shade could shift perception? Join our global color experts for a live webinar where we’ll decode three of our five FW 27/28 Color Shifts—spotlighting the hues set to define the season. We’ll explore how color is evolving alongside today’s cultural currents, uncover the intelligence behind each shift, and share practical ways to activate these dynamic tones across markets, materials, and consumer groups. You’ll leave with clarity, […]

Cotton or hemp? That is the question in denim. Credits: Fashion for Good Hemp has been praised in the denim industry for years, yet it has not been scaled up. Fashion for Good has announced a new project to investigate this issue. The project involves innovative start-ups and commercial partners such as Bestseller, C&A, Reformation, PDS Limited and Target. Two denim producers, Bossa from Turkey and Nice Denim from Bangladesh, are also participating. Over twelve months, the consortium aims […]

Temily Credits: Temily by Dimitri Hyacinthe New York-based Temily, described as a “next-generation luxury fashion house," has signed a strategic partnership with fashion incubator and accelerator Tomorrow London, designed to accelerate the brand’s global growth. In a statement, the two companies said the move would allow luxury womenswear label Temily to expand its global presence, strengthen operations, and amplify the creative vision of founder and creative director Raechel Temily, who […]

David Beckham eyewear Credits: DRJB Holdings DRJB Holdings, the umbrella company for David Beckham’s business activities, which includes fashion and commercial partnerships with Hugo Boss, Adidas, and Safilo Eyewear, and beauty company Coty, reported a double-digit profit rise in 2024. In a statement, Beckham’s company reported consolidated net profit was up 24 percent to 35.1 million pounds (44.9 million US dollars) last year from 29.1 million pounds (36.2 million US dollars) in 2023. […]

FabriX, Kevin Germanier x Ram2 x James Cao Credits: F. Julienne During Paris Fashion Week in September 2025, the exhibition “Fashion Meets Future: Designing Tomorrow, Defining Today” brings together fashion designers (Kevin Germanier, AlainPaul, Caroline Hu and Didu) and artists specialising in digital creation. The aim is to create a bridge between contemporary fashion creations and digital art. The exhibition “Fashion Meets Future: Designing Tomorrow, Defining Today” is held in the […]

Minelli brand store in Paris Credits: MAGALI COHEN / Hans Lucas via AFP Shoe brand Minelli was placed into receivership in September. The company had been acquired in early 2024 following a similar procedure, according to a decision seen by AFP on Thursday. Founded in 1973, the brand, which primarily sells leather goods and shoes for women, was placed into receivership in September 2023 by the court in Marseille. It was then saved by three buyers: investors and the clothing brand “Mes […]

Credits: Vestiaire Collective. For years, reducing environmental impact has been a key marketing tool for second-hand fashion companies. By announcing the sale of carbon credits, the platform Vestiaire Collective is now taking a significant new step. An original approach “It is much more than a financial innovation: it is proof that circularity generates a concrete and measurable impact,” states Dounia Wone, chief impact officer at Vestiaire Collective, in a press release. The expert is […]

Credits: Farfetch Farfetch, the global destination for luxury, unveils its new Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, highlighted by a new cast of models and creatives. The campaign features a dynamic group of talent, with a cast including models Maya Stepper, Julez Smith, and Youssef Rocha, alongside acclaimed actress and model Fan Bingbing. Credits: Farfetch Set in the city, the campaign showcases key pieces and trends for the new season — luxe textures, earth tones, power dressing and relaxed […]

Minnesota Vikings Football x Football jersey Credits: NFL / Fanatics The National Football League (NFL) and Fanatics, the league's official retail partner, have opened a pop-up store on Carnaby Street in London, celebrating the NFL’s international games taking place in the city this month. The pop-up opens ahead of this weekend’s first NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, which sees the Minnesota Vikings take on the Cleveland Browns, and aims to give fans a […]

Wax London imagery. Credits: Wax London. Contemporary British menswear brand Wax London has appointed Patrick Duggan, formerly creative director at Debenhams, as its new brand director. Duggan, who left his role at Debenhams last week, shared the news via a LinkedIn post, stating that the new position with Wax London marked his “next adventure”. The move also sees Duggan returning to Wax London, as he previously worked with the menswear label as a brand and creative consultant on a […]

The new Convenience Wear store from Family Mart in Tokyo. Image: Family Mart Japanese supermarket chain Family Mart, which also offers clothing, operates over 15,000 stores nationwide. On September 1, 2025, it opened its first store dedicated exclusively to its ‘Convenience Wear’ segment, spanning 62 square metres. The line was developed in 2016 with designer Hiromichi Ochiai, who also founded the Japanese brand Facetasm, based on the concept of “good materials, good techniques, good […]

Dr. Martens store Credits: Dr. Martens British footwear brand Dr. Martens is expanding its global presence with a new distribution partnership with Beside Group, marking its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market for the first time. Additionally, the brand has secured a deal to further its expansion into Latin America through a partnership with Crosby. In a statement, Dr. Martens said the partnerships mark “an important milestone in its next phase of growth,” and are part of its […]

Clothing packaging Credits: Pexels by Ron Lach The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on the UK government to provide “great clarity” on how consumers and the environment will benefit from the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. New figures from the BRC reveal that more than 80 percent of the costs of the new packaging tax, which came into effect at the start of the month, are likely to be passed on to already hard-pressed consumers and could “push up prices”. […]

Lyas Medini at La Caserne in Paris on September 30, 2025. Credits: JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP With Paris Fashion Week in full swing, a well-heeled group of mostly 20-somethings has been gathering every day near the Gare du Nord train station for "watch parties" of the biggest shows from Saint Laurent to Dior. It is a concept created by Lyas, aka Elias Medini, a 26-year-old French influencer with more than half a million followers on Instagram and TikTok. "The goal is really to democratise an elitist […]

Stella McCartney Credits: Reliance Brands via LinkedIn Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) has announced a strategic partnership with acclaimed British designer Stella McCartney to introduce and expand her namesake fashion house across India. This collaboration is set to bring McCartney’s signature blend of sustainable luxury, modern femininity, and progressive, cruelty-free values to Indian consumers. RBL confirmed the development on its official LinkedIn page, stating, “It’s official — […]

A Brunello Cucinelli boutique Image: Brunello Cucinelli Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli SpA continued its growth trajectory in the third quarter of the current 2025 financial year. According to a trading update released on Wednesday evening, revenue for the period from July to September amounted to 335.5 million euros. This represents an increase of 12 percent compared to the same quarter last year. At constant exchange rates, revenue grew by 12.4 percent. The knitwear specialist […]

Stella Mccartney SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight British fashion designer Stella McCartney is showcasing plant-based alternatives to real feathers in her latest collection, as the animal-rights campaigner takes on the "barbaric" farming of birds for clothing. "I've been having the conversation about not killing cows and goats and snakes or any living animal to be made into a shoe or handbag in my industry for over 30 years," McCartney told AFP after her show during Paris Fashion Week […]

Credits: Prada SS26 main image ©Launchmetrics/spotlight When it came to standout pieces, skirts claimed the spotlight at Milan Fashion Week SS26. Prada, in particular, unveiled a silhouette that set itself apart. Skirts fastened to suspenders seemed to drift away from the body, paired with bras that concealed yet offered no structure. Credits: Prada SS26 close up skirt ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Prada SS26 burgundy v neck ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Prada […]

Customers at a Shein pop-up store in Dijon, June 26, 2025. Credits: ARNAUD FINISTRE / AFP Paris - Asian platform Shein has chosen France to open its first permanent physical stores, a world first. The brand claims this is a “commitment to revitalising city centres”. Shein is regularly accused of unfair competition for flooding the market with discount products sold online. Six boutiques will open “from November”, first within BHV Marais in Paris. Five others will follow […]

Credits: Browns Browns, the iconic luxury fashion retailer, is delighted to announce the launch of The Parlour, a new beauty destination on the top floor of its flagship Mayfair building. The collaboration with renowned beauty provider Suman London introduces a curated and bespoke experience designed to redefine the offering of beauty in the heart of London. In the tradition of a classic "parlour," this new space is conceived as a refined room within the Browns' house where guests are […]

In Pictures Dior SS26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight The Dior spring/summer 2026 show on Wednesday was one of the most anticipated of Paris Fashion Week. It marked the debut collection from Jonathan Anderson at the helm of the prestigious luxury house. Those watching the show live on social media or on the brand's website could witness fittings with 070 Shake, Camille Cottin and Jennifer Lawrence. They were seen wearing pieces from the men's collection, including a striped shirt and […]

Credits: Sessùn In today’s crowded consumer landscapes, Sessùn has managed to stay true to its roots while steadily expanding its reach. Founded in Marseille in 1996 by Emma François, the French womenswear label is best known for its boho-chic aesthetic: earthy tones, natural fabrics and relaxed silhouettes elevated by feminine tailoring. Nearly three decades on, Sessùn has grown from a small Marseille project into an “affordable luxury” brand with international presence. With over […]

Oxford Circus Credits: New West End Company In fashion, we often obsess over the rarefied: the couturier with a hand like poetry, the stylist who can pull a look together with three pins and a prayer, the buyer with an instinct for what the world will want next season. But sometimes the true cracks in the system show up somewhere less glamorous: on the shop floor. Indeed’s latest list of the UK’s hardest-to-fill jobs, on the surface, doesn’t sound particularly “fashion”: translator, […]

Diana Murek, Education Director at Istituto Marangonio Milan. Credits: FAD Connection Born in Germany and trained in fashion design, Diana Murek decided, after her graduation, to move to Italy to begin her career at Costume National, one of the most influential fashion houses of the time. Since then, her path has led her to work independently with renowned brands such as Diane von Fürstenberg, Dior Jewelry and Wolford, until in 2003 she began teaching at Istituto Marangoni, an institution […]

Andy Gray, chief executive officer at Journeys Global Retail Group Credits: Genesco Genesco, the footwear company with more than 1,250 retail stores in North America, the UK and the Republic of Ireland, alongside a portfolio of owned and licensed lifestyle brands, has formed a global retail group uniting its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy brands. The new venture will be called Journeys Global Retail Group and will be led by Andy Gray as chief executive, promoted from his role as Journeys […]

Sloane Street transformation Credits: Cadogan Every so often, the luxury world produces a report that reads less like market data and more like a mirror. Walpole’s State of London Luxury, in partnership with Cadogan, is exactly that, an X-ray of a city that insists, against all rivals, on remaining the gravitational center of European wealth and shopping. While the headline sounds familiar: London is confirmed as Europe’s most powerful hub for luxury and wealth, what catches the eye is not […]

In Pictures Paul Smith Loves Barbour collaboration campaign Credits: Paul Smith / Barbour British fashion designer Paul Smith has unveiled a 23-piece collection with heritage British brand Barbour. The ‘Paul Smith Loves Barbour’ collection sees Smith reimagining a selection of Barbour’s signature coats, alongside knitwear, accessories, and T-shirts, drawing inspiration from country shows. The collection showcases a playful approach to country classics with what’s described as […]

Antler campaign Credits: Antler British travel brand Antler is opening its first UK flagship store on London’s Regent Street in early 2026, following the success of its one-year residency on Spring Street in New York, and its pop-up store in Selfridges London last year. The 2,400-square-foot flagship will be located at 100 Regent Street and will mark Antler’s debut store in the UK following the brand’s relaunch in 2023. Antler states the store will be designed as a “unique retail […]

Matthew Ives, chief executive officer at Dunhill Credits: Dunhill British luxury menswear brand Dunhill has named Matthew Ives, former De Beers executive, as its new chief executive officer. Ives will join Dunhill on October 13 from diamond company De Beers, where he has served as senior vice-president and chief commercial officer for the last three years. Before that, he spent over 10 years at Richemont in senior leadership roles at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels and was a consultant with […]

Rainbowwave Credits: Rainbowwave Independent fashion sales and communications agency Rainbowwave, with showrooms in London, New York, and Paris, has announced that it has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), which will result in the business becoming 100 percent employee-owned. Founded by Maria Lemos in 2002, Rainbowwave said in a statement that the move reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to its team, “recognising their vital role in its success to date and […]

Chris Blakeslee, independent board member at Unspun Credits: Unspun US-founded fashion-tech B-corp company Unspun, which has developed low-waste production solutions for the apparel industry, has announced that Chris Blakeslee, former Athleta executive, has joined its board of directors. In a statement, Unspun stated that Blakeslee, who was most recently president and chief executive of Athleta, the women’s active lifestyle brand within the Gap Inc. portfolio, would become the company’s […]

loook.ai x BERSHKA AR Storefront Credits: Loook.ai Innovation agency Ffface.me has launched a new company, loook.ai, an augmented reality mirror platform for brands and retailers. The new platform allows for the integration of multiple AR and AI engines, which enables customers to launch their own AR mirror activations within hours. “Today's retail communication is far less effective than it was two decades ago. People adopted banner blindness offline and are additionally distracted by their […]

Nicolai Johannsen, the new chief marketing officer of Bonprix Credits: Otto Group A change at the top of German e-commerce company Bonprix, which is part of the Otto Group. Chief executive officer Torben Hansen will leave the company on October 31. Differing views on the company's strategic direction led to a mutual separation, the subsidiary of the Hamburg-based retail group Otto Group announced on Wednesday. Hansen had held the position of CEO since spring 2024, after succeeding Richard […]

Credit: Vinted Go. Vinted, a leader in second-hand fashion in Europe, has announced a major change in its governance. After almost eight years with the company, Elena Vegelytė has been appointed legal director. This significant move comes as the Vinted group is undergoing rapid expansion. “I have always believed that being a lawyer is not about saying what is not possible, but about finding creative ways to make things happen,” wrote Elena Vegelytė in a post on her LinkedIn account […]

Credits: LFW SS26 Colour Trends ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Spanning September 11 to 16, 2025, London Fashion Week SS26 highlighted a diverse colour palette, juxtaposing luminous brights and soft pastels against powerful hues of chartreuse and dark chocolate. Here are the highlights. Pale Blue Following on from New York, London designers also invested in pale blue for a variety of styles from tailored to relaxed and athletic looks. Ashley Williams SS26 Credits: Ashley Williams SS26 […]

Claire's store, Paris Credits: Riccardo Milani / Hans Lucas via AFP The future of the iconic high street retailer Claire's has been partially secured after specialist investment firm Modella Capital agreed to acquire more than half of its business and assets in the UK and Ireland. The deal, confirmed by administrator Interpath, involves the purchase of 156 Claire's stores for an undisclosed sum, a move that immediately secures approximately 1,000 jobs. The company stated on LinkedIn: […]

Credits: Marc Cain The capsule collection brings together high-quality materials, functional cuts and feminine details. Off-white forms the basis of the colour palette and is complemented by various shades of green and accents in light blue. A particular highlight is the exclusive heart print, which runs through the collection as a signature motif and is interpreted in various base colours. The collection is presented by Storm Keating, TV producer, and Katarina Kyvalova, entrepreneur and […]

Credits: Riga fashion week This autumn’s Riga Fashion Week (October 20–24) is placing greater emphasis on education and cultural exchange, complementing its runway program with lectures, workshops, and exhibitions designed for both professionals and students. One highlight is a lecture series on fashion photography, organized in collaboration with the photography platform ISSP. Held on October 22 at Berga Bazārs, it will feature insights from photographer Julia Sinka, stylist Sintija […]

Credits: White Milano White Milano, which took place in the Tortona district from September 25 to 28, concluded on Sunday, showcasing its Spring/Summer collections. The event received widespread acclaim from buyers, who recognised the high level of quality and innovation in the proposals presented. “This edition has confirmed the event as an essential fixture in the fashion world, capable of combining tradition and the avant-garde. White Milano is not just a stage for established brands, but […]

An On store. Credits: On Running. Scott Maguire is taking on an additional role at the Swiss sports company On. The chief innovation officer (CIO) will assume the duties of chief operating officer (COO) from January 2026, in addition to his current role, according to Bloomberg. Maguire is a recent addition to On, having joined the Swiss company in April. He will fill the position left vacant by the departure of Sam Wenger, who served as COO for eight years. As part of his responsibilities, […]

Puig offices. Credits: Puig. Madrid – Puig has taken another hit on the stock market, with its shares slipping below 14 euros and hovering around 13 euros per share. The drop underscores how far the Spanish fashion and beauty company has fallen since its May 2024 IPO, when it debuted at 24.50 euros per share. The decline comes despite strong half-year results published in early September. Puig reported revenue of 2.299 billion euros (+5.9 percent) and net profit of 280.9 million euros (+79.1 […]

Credits: A.P.C. Launching on October 2, Marc Jacobs and A.P.C. debut a 26-piece capsule collection that celebrates the brands’ shared 1980s roots and distinct cultural perspectives. The collaboration reinterprets collegiate style with layered fabrics, precise detailing, and archival references from Paris and New York. Rooted in a friendship that began in the 1990s, this collaboration reflects the natural connection between Marc Jacobs and Jean Touitou and the creative worlds they have each […]

Jonathan Anderson. Credits: Loewe. Paris - Designer Jonathan Anderson presents his first womenswear collection for Dior this Wednesday. It is one of the most anticipated shows of Paris Fashion Week, where he will unveil his designs for the legendary French house. Following his debut menswear collection in June, Anderson's womenswear premiere is one of the most highly anticipated shows this spring/summer 2026 season. It shares the spotlight with Matthieu Blazy's debut at Chanel on Monday. The […]

Credits: Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren announces today that it will open a new restaurant as part of its renowned hospitality portfolio, The Polo Bar Ralph Lauren in London. The restaurant will be located at 1 Hanover Square and is set to open in 2028. Building on the international acclaim of The Polo Bar, which opened in New York in 2015 and quickly became a widely celebrated and iconic restaurant, the London location will showcase the brand's signature charm and timeless elegance with a refined, […]

Nike store interior Credits: Nike Nike, Inc. has announced fiscal 2026 first-quarter revenues of 11.7 billion dollars, marking a 1 percent increase on a reported basis but a 1 percent decline on a currency-neutral basis for the quarter ended August 31, 2025. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the period came in at 49 cents, a 30 percent decrease year-over-year. The results highlighted a strategic shift in sales channels, as wholesale revenues climbed 7 percent to 6.8 billion dollars, while […]

Louis Vuitton SS26. Credits: WOMEN’S SPRING-SUMMER 2026 FASHION SHOW © Louis Vuitton – All rights reserved. Louis Vuitton showcased a collection of flouncy skirts and sculptural ruffles in front of a star-packed audience while Stella McCartney had war and peace on her mind for her show on day two of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. Louis Vuitton returned to the Louvre for its Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear collection, with models strutting down a catwalk set up in the former apartments of […]

Main Rose Credits: Main Rose by Brianna Capozzi Scandinavia has gained a fashionable new underwear brand: Main Rose, with Swedish singer Zara Larsson as its muse and creative mind. She is also the co-founder of the brand, alongside British entrepreneur Ben Eliass, who previously established the grooming brand Estrid. The first collection includes 30 styles made from soft fabrics like modal and features a loungewear section. It places an emphasis on expressive cuts, embellishments and […]

Prada Rong Zhai Credits: Prada Prada is continuing its efforts to raise awareness about the environment and the ocean. For ten days, the historic Shanghai residence, restored by the Prada Group, will host a programme of educational activities on the theme of ocean preservation as part of the Sea Beyond project, aimed at engaging the local community. From October 10 to 19, Prada Rong Zhai, built in 1918, will open its doors to Sea Beyond for the first time. It will feature a programme of […]

Elisabetta Franchi spring/summer 2026 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight A change in leadership at Italian Betty Blue SpA, which produces the Elisabetta Franchi brand. The company announced that following the end of Marco Bizzarri's term as chairman of the board of directors, the role has been assigned to Elisabetta Franchi, the brand's founder and creative force. The appointment represents a strategic move in governance, with the objective of supporting future growth phases and consolidating […]

The Neworn smartphone app Credits: Image: Laurenz Vavrovsky British digital wardrobe app Save Your Wardrobe (SYW) has acquired the business-to-business (B2B) repair and care platform Les Raccommodeurs. SYW aims to leverage the French company's previous retail collaborations with major brands such as IKKS and dozens of French boutiques to establish its repair and care services. This will allow SYW to further strengthen its B2B position in the market for on-demand local aftercare services. […]

An eyewear model by Palm Angels Image: Mondottica British eyewear manufacturer Mondottica Limited is the new eyewear partner of Italian sportswear brand Palm Angels. The first eyewear collection from the collaboration for the spring/summer 2026 season was presented to select retail partners at the Silmo trade fair in Paris in recent days. It includes 20 sunglass models and 18 optical frames and will be available in stores from January 1, 2026. Brand management firm Bluestar Alliance acquired […]

A Pandora store in London Image: Pandora Danish jewellery retailer Pandora A/S is appointing a new CEO. On Tuesday, the retailer announced that CEO and president Alexander Lacik, who has led the group since 2019, will step down during the upcoming annual general meeting on March 11, 2026. His successor has already been found internally. According to the group, chief marketing officer (CMO) Berta de Pablos-Barbier is set to take over Lacik's previous roles. Her task will be to continue the […]

Moncler has launched its new digital platform Credits: Moncler Moncler has unveiled its new brand website, redefining the online experience from a simple distribution channel to a brand platform where the product takes centre stage, supported by artificial intelligence. The new site was created to seamlessly connect storytelling, product, and service. It invites the brand's community to discover, explore, and connect intuitively through immersive experiences and a distinctive style that is […]

Credits: Venti Views/Unsplash Despite persistent tensions, the framework agreement signed in July 2025 between the European Union and the United States marks a turning point in the perception of American companies based in Europe. According to the latest survey by the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU), published at the end of September, the sense of mistrust has significantly eased since the beginning of the year. Pessimism in decline, stability regained In January […]

Versace FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight The EU on Tuesday cleared Italian fashion label Prada's 1.25-billion-euro (1.5-billion dollars) purchase of rival Versace after finding the acquisition raised no competition concerns. The bid comes after Donatella Versace ended nearly 30 years as creative director of Versace. The European Commission said it concluded the purchase "would not raise competition concerns, given the companies' limited market positions resulting from the proposed […]

Bottega Veneta S26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan Fashion Week this September was as much an event behind the scenes as it was on the runway. The tides of fashion have rarely shifted as abruptly as in 2025, and both the spectacle and the machinery of the industry now unfold under intense scrutiny. According to the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, Italy’s fashion industry generates over 100 billion euros annually, accounting for more than 40 per cent of Europe’s luxury goods […]

CEO profile Leena Nair, Global Chief Executive Credits: Chanel In the cloistered world of Parisian luxury, where heritage is currency and creative lineage is paramount, appointing an outsider can send shockwaves through the industry. When French luxury label Chanel named Leena Nair its global chief executive officer in January 2022, the move was seen as nothing short of revolutionary. Nair, a 30-year veteran of the fast-moving consumer goods giant Unilever and a leader whose expertise […]

Credits: Jimmy Choo For Spring 2026, the collection drills down into the core principles of the house: femininity, a love of fashion and enduring glamour. “As we reach 30 years, I ask myself, how would we do it again? This isn’t about looking into the archive, or reinterpreting Jimmy Choo styles, it is about examining our DNA, reconsidering it, and proposing a fresh take, a collection that embodies a feeling of lightness and fragility. I wanted to celebrate fashion, to create pieces that […]

An Asos pop-up store in New York Image: BFA. British clothing retailer Asos Plc did not quite meet sales expectations for the 2024/25 financial year. This was announced in a trading update published by the company on Tuesday. In the past financial year, revenue was “slightly below market expectations”, the retailer admitted, without providing specific figures. The gross merchandise value (GMV) was also “lower than expected”. Cost-saving measures lead to a significant improvement in […]

Matthieu Blazy, Bottega Veneta SS25 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris – The appointments of Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel seem to turn the page on the era of star designers. These profiles focus more on the product and less on the spectacle. With little presence in the media and on social media, both creatives have fiercely protected their private lives. They are the antithesis of the well-known figures who have dominated the fashion landscape until […]

Maria Grazia Chiuri Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight While LVMH, the owner of luxury brand Fendi, has not yet officially announced the appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri as creative director, her arrival appears to be a certainty. This is according to well-informed sources like Merle Ginsberg of WWD, who also named Francesco Risso and Willy Chavarria as possibilities, Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times Magazine, who wrote: “all is well, it's new for former Dior […]

A performance review. Credits: Mina Rad / Unsplash Does this sound familiar? A member of the creative team has missed their deadline; a member of the sales team has failed to meet their targets. As a manager, you want to discuss this in a normal, professional way. Yet, during performance reviews, the comment “I don’t feel safe here” is becoming increasingly common. It is a statement you cannot ignore. At the same time, many managers are asking themselves: what am I still allowed or able […]

Loewe's resort store in Bodrum, Turkey. Credits: Loewe. Madrid – Spanish brand Loewe has presented the results for its main parent company, Loewe SA, for its latest 2024 financial year. The Madrid-based fashion house, owned by the French multinational holding company LVMH, once again achieved record turnover, although it experienced a notable drop in profits. These financial statements mark the end of the brand's era under the creative direction of British designer Jonathan Anderson. […]

Julie Kegels, SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris Women's Fashion Week debuted this Monday with the youngest brands and a Saint Laurent show full of stars, before the most anticipated events, such as Dior, Chanel or Loewe which, with new creatives at the helm, are making for a "historic" edition. After New York, London and Milan, a hundred firms will present their spring-summer 2026 collections until October 7th. This edition will be decisive after the unprecedented changes in some […]

Silvia Venturini Fendi Credits: Fendi Silvia Venturini Fendi is stepping down from the creative direction of the Italian fashion house. The designer, who represents the third generation of the Fendi family, will assume the role of honorary president on October 1. The fashion house, part of the French luxury group LVMH, announced the news on Monday evening. In this position, she will focus on supporting Fendi's heritage while continuing to champion the brand globally. “Her vision has […]

Report Secondhand clothing (image for illustration) Credits: Anastasiya Badun / Pexels The secondhand market for fashion in the United States is booming, as 93 percent of consumers have purchased a secondhand item over the past year, according to the 2025 Recommerce Report by OfferUp in partnership with GlobalData, and Gen Z is reportedly at the forefront of this growth. Secondhand shopping has reached mainstream acceptance, with 70 percent of Americans reporting diminished negative […]

'Not in' New York Credits: Highsnobiety The platform, owned by Berlin-based online retailer Zalando, is ceasing its commerce operations at the end of the year, Highsnobiety announced on Tuesday. The company intends to refocus on publishing, the sector that established Highsnobiety as a leading name in sneakers and streetwear, and its cultural agency business. This move coincides with Highsnobiety's 20th anniversary. The restructuring will also impact staff. Approximately 50 roles in retail […]

The protocol also includes organising meetings with international buyers and investors Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence Last week, on 25 September 2025, a three-year memorandum of understanding was signed between the Italian Ministry of Enterprises (MIMIT) and Made in Italy, Fondazione Fiera Milano and Fiera Milano spa. At the heart of the agreement is a structured public-private collaboration to multiply opportunities for Italian companies and […]

Versace SS26 Credits: Versace From Prince to Ennio Morricone and Eurythmics to Janet Jackson, the soundtrack for the presentation of the upcoming spring/summer 26 collection designed by Dario Vitale for Versace reveals that the pieces are neither monotonous nor predictable. The designer, formerly the creative director of Miu Miu, has not fallen into the trap of evoking the history of the brand, founded by Gianni Versace, in every look. A few references are scattered throughout. However, the […]

Promotional campaign for Lefties featuring the chain's new corporate identity, unveiled in May 2025. Credits: Lefties. Lefties, the youngest chain in the Inditex (ITX) group, is finalising its entry into the British market with a growth plan that combines brand repositioning; product diversification; and an ambitious international rollout. The move marks a decisive step in the brand's transformation. It has evolved from being a Zara outlet channel to establishing itself as an affordable […]

Tod's digital product passport for its My Gommino collection Credits: Tod's Tod’s has won the 2025 Sustainable Fashion Award in the 'craft and artisanship' category. The award was organised by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI). It recognises the brand's Tod’s Passport project, a digital product passport created for its two signature products: the iconic Di Bag and the Gommino loafer. "This project, created with the support of Aura Blockchain Consortium and Temera, […]

Interview Caroline Lefrere (Agence Hermana) Credits: Agence Hermana Paris - Founded one and a half years ago, Agence Hermana specialises in scenography and the production of fashion shows and music events. On the eve of Paris Fashion Week September 2025, FashionUnited interviewed its founder, Caroline Lefrere, about her work. What types of fashion brands do you collaborate with? Caroline Lefrere: I work with young brands like SKFK, Ester Manas, Arturo Obegero and Vincent Pressiat, as […]

marketing Jonathan Anderson. Credits: Global Fashion Summit The brand returns to its origins with a new font, Cochin, featuring a capital 'D' followed by 'ior' in lowercase. In 1946, Christian Dior chose the Cochin font, named after the 18th-century French engraver Charles-Nicolas Cochin. Since 2016, under artistic direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri, the brand has used a Serif font in all capital letters. Symbolic change marks the end of an era and a return to Christian Dior's roots […]

Production facility at the headquarters in Lenzing Image: Lenzing AG, Photographer: Franz Neumayr Austrian fibre producer Lenzing AG has further intensified its cost-saving programme. The new measures will affect numerous jobs at the headquarters in Lenzing, Austria. “Approximately 300 jobs will be cut, particularly in the administrative sector, with 250 of these to be eliminated by the end of 2025. The aim is to make Lenzing's administrative functions leaner and more efficient,” the group […]

EU flag Image: Studio Idea via Pexels Economic sentiment in the Eurozone improved slightly in September. The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose by 0.2 points to 95.5 points compared to the previous month, as announced by the European Commission in Brussels on Monday. Economists had expected 95.2 points. The ESI therefore remains below the long-term average of 100 points. The recovery was primarily supported by increased consumer confidence. The indicator improved slightly in the […]

The Takko store in Tönisvorst Image: Takko Fashion German clothing discounter Takko Fashion experienced a slight decline in sales in the first half of the 2025/26 financial year. However, its adjusted operating result was higher than in the same period of the previous year. According to a statement released on Monday, the retailer has recently made “significant progress in implementing its growth strategy, despite challenging market conditions”. In the first half-year, which ended on July […]

Interview The IM MEN design team (from left to right): Yuki Itakura, Sen Kawahara and Nobutaka Kobayashi Credits: Issey Miyake IM Men, part of the Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake, is currently hosting an exhibition at the Berlin-based retailer Andreas Murkudis. The autumn/winter 2025 collection is now also available there. This initiative aims to establish the brand in the German market and bring it closer to customers. What is behind the menswear brand, what makes it so special, […]

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