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Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav with Inditex officials Credits: ANI Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh (MP), an Indian state, has expressed the state's intent to collaborate with global fashion giant Inditex for the comprehensive development of its textile and apparel industry, ANI reports. In a recent visit to the Spanish company, CM Yadav articulated the government's vision, emphasising, "We seek overall development of textile, apparel industry in MP with Inditex's cooperation." This […]

Credits: Chloé SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Footwear manufacturing is predominately done in China these days and as of this writing, the costs of tariffs importing into the USA are unknown. However, we now know what consumers are looking for and what will most likely be on offer for SS26. In keeping with other parts of the fashion industry, macro trends in footwear have slowed down in recent seasons. As we have witnessed recently, SS26 themes in clothing signal a nostalgia for past […]

Wrangler x State collection Credits: Wrangler Denim brand Wrangler has partnered with State Bags, a family bag brand, to launch a collection of bags. Launching in time for the back-to-school season, the Wrangler x State collection includes ten pieces.  The collaboration underscores Wrangler’s strategic focus on expanding its children’s wear category, building on the momentum of recent partnerships with culturally renowned brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels. By aligning with State’s […]

BrightBio, a next-generation, bio-based material engineered for sustainable performance. Credits: Brightplus Finnish green-tech materials company Brightplus has successfully raised 2 million euros in funding to accelerate the growth, development, and industrial scaling of its high-performance, recyclable, bio-based textile coatings. The funding round was led by impact investor Collateral of Good, and co-led by Nordic Butterfly Ventures, with additional backing from E.A.T. Holdings, FF-Future, […]

Isabel Marant SS25 Credits: Via Future Snoops As we look toward Spring Summer 2026, four distinct footwear directions emerge that will respond to evolving consumer needs and cultural shifts. These directions blend emotional resonance with functional design, offering footwear that honors both heritage traditions and contemporary innovation while addressing the desire for authentic expression. Author Written by Anush Mirbegian, Director of Footwear and Accessories at Future Snoops Sandy […]

The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection Credits: The Jewelry Group, Inc. Award-winning country music artist Lainey Wilson has partnered with The Jewelry Group, Inc. to develop a signature collection under the name the Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection. The new partnership sees The Jewelry Group act as a licensing agent for the design, development, and distribution of the collection. Leveraging The Jewelry Group's expertise in sourcing, creating, and selling jewelry collections, the collaboration […]

Credits: Klarna The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed more stringent regulations for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers with the goal of supporting borrowers in the event of financial difficulties. The organisation’s rules are set to come into force when BNPL falls under the oversight of the FCA by July 2026, a shift the watchdog and debt-related charities have long campaigned for. In a statement, the FCA’s deputy chief executive, Sarah Pritchard, said: “Our […]

Images of IB Kamara receiving an honorary doctorate from Central Saint Martins, UAL’s M School on Thursday 17 July at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank. Credits: UAL / In-Press Photography Ltd. IB Kamara, the creative director for Off-White, has been named among the recipients of an honorary doctorate from Central Saint Martins (CSM). Kamara is an alum of the institute, part of the University of the Arts London (UAL), and is one of 12 individuals to receive such an honour this year. Designer […]

DITA EYEWEAR UNVEILS LIMITED-EDITION ELVIS PRESLEY “GRAND-DECADE” AND MARILYN MONROE “MM.100” SUNGLASSES Credits: Dita Luxury eyewear brand Dita has launched not one, but two commemorative sunglasses that celebrate and honor the enduring style legacies of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. Launched in time for what would have been Elvis Presley's 90th birthday and the late Marilyn's centennial, the frames, the Elvis-inspired Grand-Decade, and the Marilyn MM.100 frames reflect both the […]

US imports Credits: Otexa The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released the May 2025 trade data this week, providing a detailed look at US textile and apparel imports. While overall imports show some growth year-to-date, the apparel sector experienced a notable dip in May, with specific attention on China's evolving position as a key supplier. In May 2025, total imports of textile and apparel products reached 8,020.1 million square meter equivalents (MSME). Apparel imports in May 2025 […]

Exterior of one of the El Corte Inglés shopping centres. Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – El Corte Inglés, the Spanish department store group, has successfully completed a debt issuance totalling 500 million euros. The placement was executed through a bond issue with an interest rate of 3.5 percent and a maturity date in July 2033. According to details provided by the Spanish company's management, the transaction received support from seven prominent placing entities, encompassing both […]

In Pictures Gianni Versace Retrospective at Arches London Bridge Credits: Arches London Bridge by Justin Sutcliffe The colourful world and creative legacy of the legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace is being celebrated in a new London exhibition featuring more than 450 rare and vintage Versace pieces, including items worn by celebrities such as Princess Diana, Elton John, and Kate Moss. The 'Gianni Versace Retrospective,' which has already visited the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, […]

Credits: LVMH Virgil Abloh: The Codes, the first major European exhibition dedicated to the work of Virgil Abloh (1980 - 2021), will be presented at the Grand Palais from September 30 (his birthday) to October 10, 2025. The exhibition will explore nearly two decades of Abloh’s multidisciplinary output through 20,000 archive items. It brings together hundreds of objects, prototypes, sketches and images from Abloh’s career, as well as pieces from his personal collections and library. The […]

Various storefronts; New Look, River Island, Claire's, Select Fashion, Quiz and Beales. Credits: All images courtesy of the respective retailers / FashionUnited archive. The UK retail landscape continues to face mounting challenges. Amid rising operational costs, the long-tail impact of the pandemic and ongoing supply chain disruptions, many businesses are navigating an increasingly volatile environment. An uncertain outlook remains for a significant portion of the sector – and the country […]

Materials Matter Standard. Credits: Textile Exchange Global non-profit Textile Exchange introduced its new Materials Matter Standard at its annual conference last year, a voluntary sustainability standard for the production and initial processing of raw materials. After a successful vote by the International Working Group (IWG) as an independent decision-making body, Textile Exchange will launch the approved criteria for the Standard on 12th December 2025. The Standard itself will become […]

Credits: Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer has relaunched its online Sparks loyalty scheme weeks after the programme was put on pause due to a cyber security incident. The department store chain was left picking up the pieces after hackers accessed the back end of its online operations and stole customer data. In the wake of the attack, which took place in April, the retailer was forced to remove or pause some of its online processes to protect colleagues, partners, suppliers and […]

Phoebe Philo T-shirts Credits: Phoebe Philo online store Nearly two years on from the hotly-anticipated launch of her namesake brand, Phoebe Philo is now reportedly looking to enter the realm of physical retail. The designer, who had garnered acclaim during her stint at the creative helm of Celine, is believed to be eyeing London for what will be her label’s first storefront. According to industry sources for WWD, Philo is preparing to set up shop on Carlos Place in the city’s Mount Street […]

Image illustrating textile recycling. Credits: Photo Credits: C&A collection made from fibres produced with Recover recycled cotton. Courtesy photograph. Stockholm – From October, Sweden will no longer be obligated to recycle clothes, despite European legislation, as textile waste treatment centres are overflowing, the government announced on Thursday, May 8, 2024. This decision, effective from October first, comes after the European Union imposed on member countries the requirement to […]

Credits: The Agent Leading fashion marketplace accelerator, The Agent, has reduced return rates by 10%, doubled the volume of products onboarded, and accelerated time-to-market by one-third through its adoption of Akeneo’s Supplier Data Manager (SDM) to streamline and enhance the onboarding of its supplier product data. The Agent is a fashion ecommerce accelerator that works for brands optimising and scaling their presence on digital marketplaces. It works with both emerging and established […]

Li & Fung headquarters, Hong Kong Credits: Li & Fund media library Li & Fung, the Hong Kong-headquartered multinational group and a leading global supply chain solutions partner, today announced its acquisition of Orrsum, a UK-based company in hosiery, underwear, and loungewear. Founded in 1998, Orrsum is recognised for its deep product expertise, delivering over 50 million pairs of socks annually to more than 5,000 retail locations worldwide. This acquisition marks a strategic […]

Credits: Milan Fashion Institute What if a specialised master’s in fashion lands you in the elegant chaos of the Milan Fashion Week? You find yourself standing in The Fashion Hub, presented by the Italian Fashion Council (CNMI) – the historic, non-profit organisers of the high-profile week. The room beams with neon stairs, hot pink floors, and eclectic pieces. You witness the debut of brands and designers paving the way for industrial, environmental, and social sustainability. These are […]

Saks Fifth Avenue in New York Credits: Saks Akin to others in its sector, Saks Global is starting to see the impact of the currently challenging luxury environment reflected in its financials. For the first quarter of the year, the luxury retail group reported widening losses and lowered revenue as issues with inventory flow took precedence. According to the company’s financial report, seen and reported on by WWD, the group’s net loss for the period ended May 3 was 232 million dollars, an […]

Camicissima Milano store launch in New Delhi Credits: OSL Luxury via Facebook OSL Group, through its dedicated luxury vertical OSL Luxury Collection Private Limited, has announced the latest addition to its distinguished portfolio: the Italian menswear brand, Camicissima Milano. With a legacy dating back to 1931, Camicissima is globally recognised for its exquisite craftsmanship in premium shirts and menswear, seamlessly blending timeless Italian elegance with contemporary comfort. Recently […]

Burberry outerwear pop-up concept at Flannels Leeds Credits: Flannels Leeds Burberry Group PLC today released its first-quarter trading update for the 13 weeks ended June 28, 2025, indicating an improvement in comparable sales and growing brand desirability as it progresses with its transformation strategy. For Q1 FY26, Burberry reported retail revenue of 433 million pounds, a 6 percent decrease at reported exchange rates and a 2 percent decline at constant exchange rates compared to 458 […]

Illustrative images of conventional clothing: Patou SS26 Ready to Wear (3x), Tods AW24 ready to wear and Toteme AW25 Ready to wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight “Convention is becoming very important,” Edelkoort shared about AW26/27, speaking with wonder on her own appreciation for ‘very conventional clothing’. A photo featuring a pleated high-collar blouse; a classic, fine-knit crew neck jumper; and a pearl necklace, is among her favourite images from her presentation, […]

Lingerie Française Credits: Courtesy Lingerie Francaise This week, eight of France’s most storied lingerie houses presented their Spring Summer 2026 collections in London for the first time. The event, curated by Promincor – Lingerie Française, traditionally showcased in New York. Staged at Ladbroke Hall in conjunction with the Wonderland trade show, the showcase was more than a runway presentation, it proves France’s continued dominance in intimate apparel, reframed for a British […]

Smiley x G2 Credits: Courtesy G2 In an era where digital identity holds as much sway as physical presence, esports giant G2 Esports and the iconic pop symbol Smiley have joined forces to launch a limited-edition capsule collection targeting a generation where gaming and fashion increasingly overlap. The collaboration marks a first for Smiley, both in the esports space and in fully designing a gaming-led streetwear line. This could inspire a shift in how traditional lifestyle brands are […]

Credits: Marc Cain Made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, stitched with biodegradable lyocell thread, featuring a cotton care label and Cradle to Cradle®-compliant printing inks, the T-shirt is a consistent expression of circular thinking. The design impresses with its maritime charm: a sailing boat motif and nautical-inspired look on the front. The statement slogan “Respect our Oceans” reinforces the sustainable message. A QR code on the back leads to a dedicated website where […]

Matthieu Blazy. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Chanel has announced the location of its next Métiers d’Art 2025/26 show. Matthieu Blazy, the brand’s new creative director, has chosen New York City for his first show dedicated to the house’s artisanal excellence under his direction. Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2025/26 show will take place on December 2, 2025. In a press release, the house noted that this choice “extends the history that has united Chanel with New York since the […]

Michael Kramer and Lilly Pulitzer Unveil Garden-Inspired Cottages in collaboration with Lee Jofa and Benjamin Moore at Nantucket Hotel & Resort Credits: Lilly Pulitzer Fashion and lifestyle brand Lilly Pulitzer has partnered with New York City-based interior designer Michael Kramer, from Michael Tomas & Co., to design two private cottages at the iconic Nantucket Hotel & Resort. The collaboration sees Lilly Pulitzer working with Lee Jofa and Benjamin Moore, applying its new […]

Ukrainian Fashion Week returns to Kyiv from September 4 to 8, 2025, for its SS26 season. Over five days, 57 Ukrainian fashion brands will present their new collections through runway shows, presentations, and a trade show. Among the designers are FROLOV, GUNIA Project, GASANOVA, NADYA DZYAK, TG Botanical, the COAT by Katya Silchenko, J’AMEMME, VIKTORANISIMOV, and others. The official schedule will be announced in August. For 28 years, Ukrainian Fashion Week has been shaping the future of the […]

Mango's headquarters in Palau-solità i Plegamans, Barcelona (Spain). Credits: Mango. Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Mango has just reported its sales figures for the first half of its current 2025 financial year, showcasing significant double-digit growth. According to the information provided by Mango's management, the Spanish company closed the first half of its 2025 financial year generating total sales of 1.73 billion euros. This amount represents a 12 percent sales growth (14 […]

Textile-to-textile recycling. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju and Lonond-based Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems have partnered to boost large-scale textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling in the UK and make a dent in the growing post-consumer textile pile. After opening pilot plant “Regeneration Hub Zero” in Frankfurt, Germany in October 2024, Reju announced its first industrial size textile-to-textile recycling […]

Lefties' promotional campaign with the chain's new corporate image presented in May 2025. Credits: Lefties. Madrid – While the precise financial contribution of Lefties to Inditex's overall business model remains largely undisclosed, the brand is increasingly assuming a prominent and public role within the group's growth strategies. This was underscored during the recent Inditex general shareholders' meeting, where the imminent relaunch of Lefties in France was announced. Following reports […]

Credits: CELYS CELYS is not just another alternative fibre. It is the world’s first certified compostable polyester, engineered to deliver high performance without the environmental trade- offs long associated with synthetic textiles. Most crucially, CELYS eliminates microplastic pollution without relying on chemical additives, an often-overlooked flaw in other so-called “green” synthetics. Where competitors offer partial solutions, bio-based or mechanically recycled fibres with […]

H&M's SS25 show. Credits: H&M. H&M is set to rejoin the London Fashion Week schedule. Following on from its ‘Brat’ themed collaborative event last year, with Charli XCX as the headline act, the Swedish fashion giant is now prepared to return to the English capital with a “fresh and exciting runway format”. During the September event, H&M will unveil its autumn/winter 2025 women’s and men’s collection, through which it is aiming to reinforce the “elevated design […]

John Lewis Horsham store Credits: JLP John Lewis is looking to double its fashion business as part of a wider elevation strategy currently underway at the department store chain. To build on this, the retailer is already set to launch a new own brand in menswear and is introducing a range of new, premium third-party brands. This is according to the company’s executive director, Peter Ruis, who said in an interview with Drapers: “I think I can double the [John Lewis] fashion business. The […]

Campfield - the official hub of Manchester Fashion Week in September Credits: Manchester Fashion Week Manchester Fashion Week is returning in September, after a decade away, with a mission to spotlight emerging design talent, innovation and sustainability, while offering brands an opportunity to connect and shape the future of fashion. The event will run from September 9 to 11, ahead of London Fashion Week, and will be centred around the vibrant St. John’s area of Manchester, with its […]

OrthoLite sole creation. Credits: Coats Group. British manufacturing firm Coats Group has entered an agreement to acquire OrthoLite Holdings LLC for 770 million dollars. The deal intends to create “a ‘super tier 2’ supplier for footwear components”, while helping Coats expand into the “high growth insole segment”. The transaction, which is expected to close in Q4 2025, was funded through a combination of new debt facilities with existing lenders and the proceeds of an equity […]

Grassington High Street, Skipton, UK Credits: Unsplash by Jonathan MONCK-MASON Independent retailers across the UK have revealed in a new survey that the government isn’t listening and doing enough to address challenges such as dwindling footfall, surging costs and decline in consumer confidence, and needs to be doing more to revitalise high street communities. The survey of more than 250 independent retail businesses released by the Spring & Autumn Fair in partnership with […]

Credits: Courtesy of Swatch Zurich - Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group published its half-year results on Thursday. The results were heavily affected by weak consumer spending in China, causing its net profit to plummet. The group, owner of the multicoloured plastic watch brand and other brands, including Tissot, Longines and Omega, saw its net profit fall to 17 million Swiss francs for the six months to June. This compares to 147 million francs in the same period one year earlier, it said in a […]

TFG London's chief product officer, Sally Ambrose. Credits: TFG London. TFG London has appointed a new chief product officer. To fill the role, the London-based fashion conglomerate looked to its own portfolio, tapping the product director of Hobbs for the position. Sally Ambrose will now be joining TFG with immediate effect, reporting to chief executive officer Justin Hampshire. In her new role, Ambrose has been tasked with overseeing all aspects of TFG’s product and brands, including […]

Amiri Beach Club pop-up at The Corner Shop, Selfridges Credits: Amiri In Pictures Los Angeles-based luxury label Amiri has transformed The Corner Shop at Selfridges into a beach club pop-up, complete with sand-textured floors, palm trees, raffia-lined walls, and sand-sculpted installations. The pop-up, which runs until August 2, is described as a “unique and one-off brand experience within a custom-designed environment,” as the brand looks to bring its LA beach spirit and passion for music […]

Jil Sander "Wanderlust" Credits: Jil Sander Simone Bellotti brings Jil Sander back to Hamburg. But what does the new creative director's debut sound like and what does it reveal about his future direction for the brand? Even before his official catwalk debut as creative director of Jil Sander, Bellotti has offered a first glimpse into his vision. Instead of a fashionable tour de force, the Italian fashion designer opted for an atmospheric video called "Wanderlust", which focused on music and […]

Marc Puig, executive chairman of Puig, during the company's 2025 general shareholders' meeting, held on 28 May 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Puig. Madrid – Puig, the leading Spanish multinational in the fashion and beauty sectors, has reported its sales figures for the second quarter of its 2025 financial year. This period ended on 30 June. The company acknowledges its accounts have been affected by exchange rates, especially due to the weakness of the US dollar. This weakness is a […]

Credits: Rome Bridal Week The Elegance of Italian Craftsmanship at Rome Bridal Week 2026 As the countdown begins for Rome Bridal Week 2026, set to dazzle from 22 – 24 March 2026, the city of Rome is poised to reaffirm its status as a global bridal fashion capital. Among the standout exhibitors some of Italy’s most prestigious bridal brands have already confirmed their participation, each bringing their unique craftsmanship to this burgeoning epicentre of bridal innovation. RBW promises to […]

Frasers in Dundee Credits: Frasers Group Frasers Group PLC today announced its full-year financial results for the 52 weeks ended April 27, 2025, highlighting another year of profitable growth and progress against its Elevation Strategy. The Group reported an adjusted profit before tax of 560.2 million pounds, marking a 2.8 percent increase year-on-year. Despite a 7.4 percent decrease in total Group revenue to 4.9 billion pounds, primarily due to planned declines in lower-margin businesses […]

Leggenda by Lotto Credits: Lotto India blog Lotto, the Italian sportswear brand, has officially entered the Indian market with an ambitious five-year plan to achieve a revenue of Rs. 1,000 crore (approximately 120 million dollars). This strategic foray is spearheaded by Agilitas Sports, a rapidly emerging entity in India's sportswear landscape, which holds exclusive rights for the Lotto brand in India, South Africa, and Australia. The brand's launch in India is being promoted through a […]

Brandy Richardson, CFO, Saks Global Credits: Saks Global Multi-brand luxury retailer Saks Global, has announced the appointment of Brandy Richardson as its new chief financial officer, effective August 18, 2025. Richardson will succeed interim CFO Mark Weinsten, who had been leading the company's finance organisation through the initial stages of its transformation following its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) in December 2024. Brandy Richardson brings nearly 25 years of experience to […]

Topshop campaign image Credits: Topshop The reinvention of British fashion brand Topshop is continuing this summer with a catwalk show to celebrate the relaunch of Topshop.com and its autumn/winter 2025 collection. Topshop, which was once one of the highlights of London Fashion Week, will be returning to the catwalk after a seven-year hiatus with a showcase alongside menswear brand Topman in August. Details of the location are being kept secret, with Topshop just stating it will be a […]

Diesel Resort women's off season 2026 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Diesel will guest star at the upcoming edition of the Danish fashion fair Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF). The denim specialist, which belongs to the Italian fashion group OTB Group, will occupy a "large space" in hall D of the Bella Center exhibition grounds as a special guest and will give it an "unmistakable touch", CIFF announced on Wednesday. To celebrate the cooperation, a Diesel event with a live DJ […]

Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, during his address at the Inditex 2025 annual general meeting, held on July 15, 2025. Credits: Screenshot. Madrid – Amidst a macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop where trade tensions instigated by the US government threaten to significantly impact the operations of multinationals like Inditex. During the Spanish company's latest annual general meeting on Tuesday, chief executive officer Óscar García Maceiras was clear and firm […]

AI-generated image used for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited None of 55 major global companies achieved a high or even reasonable integrity in regards to their climate strategies. This is what the 2025 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) found out. The report analyses the climate strategies of 55 major global companies and evaluates the transparency and integrity of their climate pledges. It also identifies examples of good practice for replication and highlights areas […]

Wrangler store in the Bur Juman shopping centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Credits: Wrangler. Denim brand Wrangler wants to expand its presence in the footwear market. It has chosen to join the portfolio of wholesale distributor Genesco. Genesco will design, source and market footwear for men, women and children under the Wrangler brand. The two have signed a multi-year licensing agreement for this purpose. The two American companies announced this in a recent press release. The first […]

Von Dutch F&B – Soda Credits: Von Dutch F&B Fashion brand Von Dutch, owned by WSG (White Space Group), is continuing to expand its lifestyle universe and global footprint with a licensing deal to enter the food, beverage and hospitality industries. Von Dutch, which was acquired by WSG Brands in 2024, is continuing to drive brand awareness and reach to build itself into a full-scale lifestyle brand by signing a global food and beverage licensing agreement that will introduce drinks, […]

Marco Bizzarri has a career spanning over 35 years in the fashion industry Credits: Courtesy of Elisabetta Franchi Usa The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has awarded an honorary doctorate to Marco Bizzarri, former chief executive officer of Gucci and Bottega Veneta. He is also the co-founder of the Milan-based venture capital fund Forel. Through his family holding company, Nessifashion, he invests in fashion, luxury and design companies. He is a member of the board of directors of Illy […]

Kurt Geiger ‘One-Of-A-Kind’ bespoke handbag service Credits: Kurt Geiger London-based accessories and footwear brand Kurt Geiger is expanding into luxury personalisation with the launch of a ‘One-Of-A-Kind’ handbag service, allowing fans of the brand to create a bespoke version of its popular Mini Kensington bag. The exclusive, in-store service launches on July 23 and will allow customers to customise their Mini Kensington bag, from colour to fabrication, as well as choose hardware, […]

Meryll Rogge during the Andam Award ceremony in 2025. Credits: ANDAM BACKGROUND After several years behind the scenes, Meryll Rogge is stepping into the spotlight. The Belgian designer recently won the Grand Prize of the Andam Awards. She is now taking on the role of creative director at Italian fashion house Marni. Here's a brief overview of what you need to know about Rogge. All about new Marni's new creative director Meryll Rogge Rogge studied fashion at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in […]

SS26 Credits: YOEK This season the YOEK woman escapes the rush of the city for a soulful weekend in the French countryside. The Spring / Summer 2026 collection is an ode to friendship, femininity, and the beauty of slowing down. Her weekend unfolds in five chapters, each a reflection of a different mood, place, and moment. The new collection is built upon a getaway to the Provence region, but there are more key elements which are important to highlight; from fabric innovations to the decision […]

Polly Pocket x GCDS collaboration Credits: Mattel Creations Italian fashion line GCDS is tapping into the collectable toy trend with a special collaboration with Mattel’s Polly Pocket to reconsider the miniature toy line through a luxury fashion lens. The collaboration is part of Mattel Creations, Mattel’s design-driven platform celebrating the intersection of pop culture, fandom, and play, and aims to introduce a new chapter in Polly Pocket’s legacy by "combining imaginative […]

Shiji bridge, Haikou, China Credits: Letian Zhang, Unsplash Following the latest tariff threat from Washington, China indirectly criticised the US in the ongoing trade dispute. Vice premier He Lifeng, speaking at the opening of the supply chain expo in Beijing, said, "Currently, some countries, under the guise of risk reduction, are intervening in the market. They are imposing tariffs and enacting restrictive measures and other means to promote the so-called return of manufacturing." He said […]

Ciele Athletics campaign Credits: Ciele Athletics Montreal-based performance running brand Ciele Athletics has launched in China through an exclusive partnership with Topsports, one of China’s leading sports retail operators. In a statement, Ciele Athletics said that Topsports will oversee all brand operations in China, including channel sales, consumer engagement and marketing to support its ambitions to establish a footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing running markets. Jano […]

Bales of apparel in Debrand's Metro Vancouver warehouse Credits: Debrand Debrand, a Metro Vancouver-based leader in textile sustainability and circularity logistics for top apparel and retail brands across North America, has been awarded more than 325,000 Canadian dollars in funding from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund, administered by the Province of British Columbia and Alacrity Canada through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The grant has been awarded to support […]

&Sons autumn/winter 2025 collection Credits: &Sons British contemporary menswear and lifestyle brand &Sons, which merges vintage and heritage style with modern functionality, is expanding into wholesale with its autumn/winter 2025 collection. &Sons, which offers timeless menswear targeting the “forgotten middle” of 40- to 60-year-old men, is best known for its direct-to-consumer success, driven by a strong e-commerce presence, alongside physical stores in Cheltenham and […]

Credits: Skechers Meet the new Skechers AERO running shoes. This collection represents the latest evolution of technical running shoes from the brand. Each pair is designed to offer a mix of speed, style and comfort, so runners can improve their personal bests every time. Whether you're training for a race or simply enjoying the freedom of a run at any time of day. Runners of all levels will love the feel of Skechers AERO. So, lace up and start your running adventure with the Skechers AERO. […]

Image: About You A few days after the acquisition by online retailer Zalando SE, Hamburg-based e-commerce group About You Holding SE (About You) presented its results for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. On Tuesday, the company announced increases in revenue and operating profit, as expected. “The results were driven by the targeted implementation of the group’s strategic initiatives. The improving market environment and strict operating cost control also contributed,” […]

Richemont headquarters Credits: Richemont Jewellery and watch group Richemont increased sales in the first three months of the 2025/26 financial year. The important Asian market is also showing signs of stabilisation. This comes after the company, like many other luxury companies, felt the effects of a recent consumer slump in China. Between April and June, Richemont's sales increased by 3 percent to 5.41 billion euros compared to the same period last year. This roughly met average market […]

Hermès, Auralee, Louis Vuitton SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The tide is turning for menswear. For spring/summer 2026, the male wardrobe is returning to a classic vision of elegance, converting streetwear into more formal looks. In the face of an uncertain geopolitical climate, brands have chosen to focus on safe bets. These are timeless styles that will remain fashionable for a long time and are less likely to end up in the sale bin. From short shorts and shirts to suit trousers, […]

Prada Men's SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Mumbai - A team of four technical experts from the global fashion brand Prada, based in Italy, is on a two day visit to Kolhapur, a city in India, starting yesterday to engage with artisans renowned for producing the iconic Kolhapuri chappals (sandals). The delegation visited homes of the Kolhapuri chappal craftsmen from where many are known to operate their businesses, followed by a visit to the factories in an industrial belt. The […]

Inditex 2025 annual general meeting, held on July 15, 2025 in Arteixo, A Coruña (Spain). Credits: Screenshot. Madrid – This morning, July 15, Inditex’s 2025 annual general meeting took place at the company’s headquarters in Arteixo, Galicia. The meeting, chaired by Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of the Spanish fashion multinational, saw the approval of the company's 2024 annual accounts. It also highlighted various ongoing initiatives and projects aimed at unlocking and […]

Fairly Made co-founders, Laure Betsch and Camille Le Gal. Credits: Fairly Made. For traceability, simply making declarations is no longer enough. Fairly Made, a French green tech company specialising in sustainable fashion, has unveiled a new tool, Supply Chain Intelligence, to help leaders in fashion meet regulatory requirements, such as the CSRD, ESPR or AGEC. According to a survey conducted by the auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), 47 percent of businesses cite data availability […]

Margiela HC cel F25 010 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In a season of notable reshuffles across fashion’s creative directors, the news of Meryll Rogge taking the helm at Marni might appear subdued compared to the drama at more headline-grabbing houses. But make no mistake, her appointment is a quietly significant moment not just for the Milanese label, but for its parent company, OTB, which has been carefully retooling its creative assets. The Italian fashion group, long considered a […]

An Anta Sports store Image: Su Weizhong/Imaginechina/Imaginechina via AFP Chinese trading group Anta Sports Products Limited (Anta Sports) increased its retail revenues in key segments in the first half of the 2025 financial year. This was according to an interim statement published by the company on Tuesday. No specific figures were disclosed, however. Revenue contributions from the German outdoor supplier Jack Wolfskin, whose acquisition was completed on 31 May, are not yet included in the […]

An H&M store in Stockholm. Credits: H&M Group Linda Leopold, head of AI strategy at H&M Group since November 2023, has announced her departure. Via LinkedIn, she shared that she will conclude her seven-year career with the fashion group this summer to embark on a new path as an independent strategic advisor, writer, and speaker on AI. Leopold joined H&M in September 2018 as head of AI policy and progressed to her current role. During her time with the group, she built the […]

Cotton plants. Credits: Trisha Downing/Unsplash When it comes to cotton, many think of large companies responsible for its cultivation. However, according to Solidaridad figures from 2023, 70 percent of the world's cotton is produced by smallholder farmers. These are family farms of between one and ten hectares. Four key factors are responsible for agriculture contributing significantly to the loss of biodiversity worldwide - with around 35 million hectares or 2.5 percent of the global arable […]

Meryll Rogge Credits: OTB / photo by Gretar Gunnlaugsson On the heels of receiving the 2025 Andam Grand Prix, Belgian-born designer Meryll Rogge has been appointed creative director of Marni, owned by the Italian group OTB. She succeeds Francesco Risso. Rogge, winner of the 2025 ANDAM competition, finalist of the 2022 LVMH Prize, the 2024 Andam and the 2025 Woolmark Prize, will officially take over the creative helm of Marni, according to a press release from OTB. CEO Renzo Rosso commented: […]

Dr. Ramon Amaro Credits: Design Academy Eindhoven Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) has announced the appointment of Dr Ramon Amaro as its new Creative Director and Executive Board Member, in a press release. He will succeed Joseph Grima, who served in the role from 2017 and completes his second and final four-year term this year. Dr Amaro’s appointment comes as the Academy prepares for a significant transition: its relocation to De Kanaalzone, a newly developed cultural district in the heart […]

Puerto Exterior of A Coruña where Inditex plans to build a wind farm. Credits: Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. Coinciding with its Annual General Meeting today, the Inditex group has been the subject of criticism from an international coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The NGOs, including Clean Clothes Campaign, FAIR and Public Eye, are urging the Galician multinational to review its logistics strategy and to intervene in response to labour complaints […]

Hoka collaborates with Maap Credits: Hoka / Maap Hoka has joined forces with Australian cycling brand Maap to create a shoe that blends running, cycling and lifestyle. The two brands have developed a shoe based on Hoka’s ‘Tecton X 2’ sole. It features a carbon fibre plate to enable dynamic running on different surfaces, the US footwear and apparel supplier Deckers Brands announced on Tuesday. The sporty yet casual shoe silhouette incorporates the "Limeade" colourway for this […]

Puma and Manchester City have extended their partnership Image: Puma SE German sportswear supplier Puma SE will continue to kit out the teams of English football club Manchester City in the coming years. Both parties announced on Tuesday that the partnership, which has existed since summer 2019, has been extended "long-term". Details of the term and financial conditions of the agreement were not disclosed. The Herzogenaurach-based company has thus already secured its second prestigious […]

Puma R-City campaign Credits: Courtesy Puma This summer, German sportswear Puma launches R-City, a seven-month initiative embedded not in global capitals of fashion but in the neighbourhoods of Greater Manchester, from Moss Side to Salford, Fallowfield to Wythenshawe. On the surface, the campaign reads like a millennial-marketing dream: free gym memberships, music masterclasses, youth-led events, and product drops. But dig deeper and R-City represents something more rare in the fashion […]

Charlotte de Fayet, chief executive officer of Molli since 2014 Credits: Courtesy of Molli LVMH Luxury Ventures, the investment arm of LVMH, has acquired a minority stake in the French knitwear brand Molli. Trade publication WWD first reported the news. The financial details of the investment have not been disclosed. Molli was founded in 1886 in Switzerland as a knitting factory. In 2014, chief executive officer Charlotte de Fayet revitalised the brand with a focus on high-quality womenswear […]

Maydi Credits: Maydi The global warp knitting machine market is expected to experience strong growth in the coming years. According to an article published on July 15, 2025 by Knitting Trade Journal (“Strong growth predicted for warp knitting machine market”, Haydn Davis), this market could reach 4.5 billion US dollars by 2032. This impressive figure is not limited to the heavy machinery industry. It reflects a much broader dynamism in the textile and fashion sector. Indeed, massive […]

Antoine Arnault, LVMH. Credits: THIBAUD MORITZ / AFP Opinion August is traditionally when the fashion world exhales. With production halted, factories shuttered, and ateliers dimmed across Paris, Milan, and Rome, the industry slips into a heat-induced siesta. The only thing more predictable than a Riviera Instagram post is the chorus of auto-reply emails. But if you're LVMH, there's no such thing as summer break this year. The luxury behemoth is weathering one of its most tumultuous periods in […]

Gen Phoenix factory Credits: Gen Phoenix British next-gen material supplier Gen Phoenix, which offers sustainable recycled leather fibre material manufacturing at scale, has secured 15 million US dollars in a funding round led by venture capital firm Material Impact and increased investment from Tapestry, the fashion group behind Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. In a statement, Gen Phoenix said the move marks a “new chapter” in its ongoing partnership with Tapestry, which includes a […]

Sosandar campaign imagery Credits: Sosandar Women's fashion brand Sosandar today announced its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025 (FY25), highlighting a period of strategic transition focused on margin growth and improved profitability, which has led to a return to revenue growth in the first quarter of FY26. For FY25, Sosandar reported revenue of 37.1 million pounds, a decrease from 46.3 million pounds in FY24, while adjusted profit before tax reached 0.2 million pounds, a […]

Laura Weir, chief executive officer at the British Fashion Council Credits: BFC Laura Weir, the British Fashion Council’s new chief executive, has been in her role for 77 days, and at the BFC’s summer party in London, she unveiled several strategic updates designed to drive the “next British fashion era,” as she looks to revitalise the fashion economy for British designers. In her speech at the Serpentine Pavilion, Weir said it was “time to reset,” as she acknowledged that London […]

President Donald J. Trump Credits: The White House. New York, July 15, 2025 – The US House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on several cryptocurrency regulation bills. This follows the impetus given by Donald Trump, seen as a blessing by the sector. After years of procrastination and a series of legislative proposals that failed to materialise, Congress is prioritising this issue before the parliamentary recess on July 24. This action aligns with Trump, who has become a […]

Cotton Traders campaign Credits: Cotton Traders British heritage casualwear brand Cotton Traders has reported a “steady performance” for 2024, with operating profit increasing 3 percent year-on-year to 9.46 million pounds, returning the retailer to profit growth following a decline in 2023. Cotton Traders added that EBITDA increased 4 percent year-on-year to 11.94 million pounds, against a 1 percent decline in turnover of 107.88 million pounds in 2024. In a statement, the British retailer […]

Turnaround operations and the entry of partners into brands still controlled by families are expected in fashion Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence Mergers and acquisition operations in the consumer sector are slowing down globally. However, seven mega-deals exceeding 5 billion dollars are boosting overall value. In Italy, 158 transactions were announced in the first five months of 2025. These are some of the findings detailed in the report 'PwC […]

Credits: FashionUnited Total retail sales in the UK rose by 3.1 percent year-on-year in June, as soaring temperatures and sports events encouraged shoppers. This was against a decline of 0.2 percent reported in June 2024, according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG. While food sales were up 4.1 percent, non-food sales rose 2.2 percent YoY, contrasting a 1.9 percent drop in the same month of the year prior. Online non-food sales came marginally above in-store sales, […]

Credits: Tessa Koops For over a decade, Dutch fashion designer Tessa Koops has been producing expressive womenswear that blends bold prints with feminine silhouettes. Known in the Netherlands for her signature use of colour and nostalgia-infused designs, Koops has built a loyal following of confident women who embrace personality in their wardrobes. Now, as the brand explores international growth, including markets like the US, Germany and Spain, the designer’s philosophy of individuality […]

L&Y new sub-brand from Lucy & Yak Credits: Lucy & Yak Socially and environmentally conscious British lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak, known for its colourful and joyful clothing, is launching a new sub-brand, L&Y, which will offer clothing that makes a statement “in a more understated way”. Launching in September, L&Y will debut with small, “thoughtful” drops throughout the season, offering a “more muted, tranquil approach” to dressing with playful silhouettes […]

FitFlop campaign Credits: FitFlop UK-based ergonomic and wellness footwear brand FitFlop has named Louise Noble as its new chief product officer as it looks to renew its focus on design. Noble, who has more than 25 years of footwear experience, joins FitFlop from natural health and lifestyle brand Vivobarefoot, where she was previously global category director of active lifestyle and spearheaded the brand’s entry into the Elite training market. Before that, Noble worked for brands including […]

Credits: Lululemon The Metal Vent Tech collection, powered by seamless construction, minimizes distractions from chafe and sweat so Lewis can stay laser focused. Enhanced breathability, streamlined fits, and high-performance fabrics stand up to the highest intensity — a shirt that does everything for the man that can do anything. Metal Vent Tech provides sweat wicking, breathable fabric and a seamless design that keeps distractions out, in a flexible, tailored fit that is made for motion. […]

JD Sports Avenue des Champs-Élysées flagship in Paris Credits: JD Sports Helen Ashton, non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at JD Sports Fashion Plc, has announced her intention to exit the sportswear retailer. According to a regulatory filing, Ashton, who joined the group in November 2021 initially as interim chair, is stepping down “in order to focus on her other commitments”. During her time leading the committee, Ashton was credited with overseeing the […]

Collezione Genesi, a phygital collection of NFT crypto-assets and physical garments designed by Dolce&Gabbana for UNXD. Credits: Dolce&Gabbana. A New York federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Dolce & Gabbana USA Inc. that had accused the retailer of abandoning a non-fungible token (NFT) project and failing to deliver on promised benefits. The case was originally filed in May 2024 by Luke Brown and later amended in September. The plaintiff had claimed that both Dolce & […]

Fashion Trust Arabia's new advisory board Credits: Fashion Trust Arabia Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) has announced the 7th edition of its annual awards, set to take place in November 2025 in Doha. The non-profit organization, which supports designers from the MENA region, will spotlight India as this year’s Guest Country in collaboration with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The 2025 awards will honor designers across seven categories: Eveningwear, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Jewelry, […]

EU flag Credits: Studio Idea via Pexels Following US President Donald Trump's new tariff announcements, the EU is preparing additional retaliatory tariffs on 72 billion euros worth of imports from the US. This was announced by the relevant EU Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, after a meeting of trade ministers in Brussels. The preparations for the countermeasures involve a list of industrial and agricultural products from the US that would be affected by new EU tariffs should European efforts for […]

Loro Piana allegedly failed to prevent and contain labour exploitation Credits: FashionUnited, AI generated image Another case of labour exploitation involving a luxury brand has emerged. This time it concerns LVMH-owned brand, Loro Piana. A Milan Court has ordered judicial administration for one year for Loro Piana. Frédéric Arnault has been the CEO of the company since June 10. According to Italian news agency Ansa, the measure taken by the judges of the prevention measures section […]