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Cos opens first store in Washington State Credits: Jean Bai London-based fashion brand Cos has opened its first store in Washington State. Situated at 575 Bellevue Square, in Bellevue, the new store spans 228 square meters and features an in-house design with a thoughtfully selected color and texture palette that creates a welcoming atmosphere. The store facade is finished in an Armourcoat clay lime plaster, resulting in a surface that develops a unique patina as it reacts to water minerals […]

Hype marketing Credits: Archive image Fashion’s long reliance on spectacle-driven marketing is beginning to feel outdated. Industry observers note a gradual but unmistakable shift in how luxury brands present themselves, driven by changing consumer expectations and a cooling global market. Leadership changes—such as Balmain’s recent decision to part ways with Olivier Rousteing after more than a decade—signal an industry rethinking the power of hype and its diminishing cultural […]

SCADask report Credits: Savannah College of Art and Design A new report from SCADask, “Style in Motion: The Evolution of Resale and Retail,” reveals that secondhand fashion has moved from niche to mainstream, becoming one of the most influential forces in today’s retail landscape. SCADask is the research initiative of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), a leading global university in art, design, fashion, and creative industries. Through SCADask, the university explores […]

In Pictures Frank & Eileen flagship on Madison Avenue, New York City Credits: Frank & Eileen Los Angeles-based womenswear brand Frank & Eileen, founded in 2009 by Audrey McLoghlin, known for its ethically crafted pieces, has opened its first US flagship store in New York City. Located at the corner location at Madison Avenue and 65th Street, the 2,000 square foot Frank & Eileen flagship has been designed to represent the brand’s rich Irish heritage and passion for […]

Credits: Leeloo The First/Pexels Internet users should have to make fewer clicks for cookie settings in the future, according to the European Commission. Despite massive criticism from data protection advocates, the authority intends to address further digital regulations. It plans to weaken the European AI Act, as announced in Brussels. The comprehensive package aims to simplify EU digital rules. It focuses particularly on data protection, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). […]

Image: TK Maxx US retail group TJX Companies Inc. (TJX) exceeded its own forecasts and analyst expectations in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Consequently, the company set higher targets for the full year on Wednesday. The off-price specialist, represented in Europe by its TK Maxx and Homesense formats, generated net sales of 15.1 billion dollars in the 13 weeks leading up to November 1. This corresponded to growth of seven percent compared to the same period last year. On a […]

Shop Gucci in New Bond street Credits: Gucci. New Bond Street in London, home to brands including Burberry, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Ralph Lauren, has been crowned the world’s most expensive retail destination for the first time, leapfrogging Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, last year’s winner, and New York’s Upper Fifth Avenue. In the global retail report ‘Main Streets Across The World’ by commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield, which […]

Clark launches on digital marketplaces. Credits: Clarks. Footwear retailer Clarks has announced a slew of new wholesale partnerships with digital platforms as part of wider efforts to strengthen its online footprint. The company has announced its launch on fast fashion giant Shein; US retailers Walmart and Target; off-price platform Secret Sales; and social media site TikTok Shop. Speaking on the news, Clarks UK, ROI and Europe president, Joe Ulloa, said: “Expanding into new digital spaces […]

Mytheresa headquarters in Munich Image: Mytheresa Online fashion retailer Mytheresa achieved a double-digit revenue increase in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and significantly improved its earnings. This information was published by parent company LuxExperience B.V. in an interim report on Wednesday. The group also reported progress in integrating the Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) platforms acquired at the end of April. Mytheresa achieves significant earnings improvement In the […]

Pavillion House of Brands Dubai Watch Week Credits: House of Brands Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Breitling has formed a strategic ‘House of Brands’ portfolio with Universal Genève and Gallet, following its acquisition of the historic watch companies earlier this year. The three watch maisons will unite under “one strategic vision,” the watchmaker unveiled at Dubai Watch Week today, November 19, as together they will reflect the “full spectrum of contemporary watchmaking luxury, […]

Temu Credits: Temu Temu parent, PDD Holdings Inc. reported a solid third quarter for 2025, posting increased revenues and earnings despite what executives described as a more competitive and uncertain operating environment. Total revenues rose 9 percent year-on-year to 108.28 billion yuan (15.21 billion dollars), driven by continued growth in online marketing services, which generated 53.35 billion yuan, up 8 percent, and transaction services, which climbed 10 percent to 54.93 billion yuan. […]

Polo Ralph Lauren x Tópa collection Credits: Polo Ralph Lauren/Tópa American luxury fashion house Ralph Lauren has unveiled the fourth instalment of its ‘Artist in Residence’ programme with Indigenous-led clothing company Tópa. The ongoing programme invites artisans who sustain heritage craft to collaborate with its design teams “in a mutually beneficial creative partnership,” as part of the company’s ‘Design with Intent’ strategy to expand its portrayal of America and to […]

Mulberry-Store in London Credits: © Michael Franke Mulberry Group plc reported steady strategic progress in the first half of its financial year, with CEO Andrea Baldo saying the British luxury brand is “still early in the turnaround,” but gaining encouraging momentum as its “Back to the Mulberry Spirit” strategy begins to take hold. For the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025, Group revenue declined 4 percent to 53.9 million pounds, reflecting softer market conditions and the impact of […]

In Pictures Tove Mayfair residency in London Credits: Tove British luxury womenswear brand Tove, known for its refined femininity and timeless design, has opened its first standalone London store residency in the heart of Mayfair. Spanning 700 square feet, the Tove pop-up, located at 14 Hay Hill, will run until December 1 and will offer consumers a chance to delve into the luxury brand, featuring its latest ready-to-wear collections alongside exclusive in-store experiences and private […]

Sandra Luxem-Bremen, managing director of Primark Germany and Austria. Credits: Primark Primark is continuously optimising its store portfolio. The Irish clothing discounter has recently closed several locations in Germany. However, it also has a new store concept in the pipeline, which will be implemented in three new stores. The company is investing a total of 12.5 million euros in these new spaces. The first German Primark store in five years opens today in the Ostsee Park Rostock shopping […]

In Pictures Team Canada x Lululemon for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Credits: Lululemon Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon has unveiled its new athlete kit for Team Canada ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including uniforms for the opening and closing Ceremonies, as well as medal ceremonies, media appearances, travel days and daily life in the athlete village. This marks Lululemon’s third Games as Official Outfitter of […]

Ciele Athletics campaign Credits: Ciele Athletics Canadian performance running brand Ciele Athletics has appointed industry veteran Corey Stecker to lead its global sales strategy as it continues to drive international expansion and innovation. Stecker, who has extensive experience in the outdoor and performance apparel industry, having held key roles at brands such as Altra, Smartwool, Icebreaker, and The North Face, joins Ciele Athletics as its global head of sales. In his new role, Stecker […]

AllSaints Cribbs Causeway store Credits: AllSaints British retailer AllSaints has doubled down on its approach to the European market through a new partnership with supply chain management firm, Bleckmann. Through the agreement, Bleckmann will manage AllSaints’ European logistics from its warehouse in Enschede, the Netherlands, which is described as a “key hub” in the company’s portfolio. The companies will work together on enhancing AllSaints’ warehousing and transport capabilities […]

Interview Aje SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Since its launch in 2013, Paris-based trend forecasting platform Heuritech has relied on artificial intelligence (AI) to formulate its own forecasts for each season. Its technology scans millions of social media images monthly, receiving data points on what consumers are wearing and identifying over 20,000 trends spanning material and silhouettes to colour and print. The language model then learns the behaviour of the trends and […]

Juicy Couture Milan store. Credits: Juicy Couture. Californian casualwear label Juicy Couture has inaugurated its first store in Italy, located at Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a shopping and entertainment destination in the Locate Triulzi district of Milan. The site will serve as an exclusive flagship store for the brand, stocking a selection of clothing, bags and its signature velvet tracksuits. To celebrate the opening, Juicy Couture held an event with singer-songwriter Giulia Molino, […]

From left to right, Antonio Brufau, chairman of Repsol, and David Puyuelo, founder and CEO of Coleo. Credits: Coleo and Repsol. Madrid – The Spanish group Coleo, one of Europe's leading companies specialising in recycling and recovering textile waste, has welcomed the Spanish multinational energy company Repsol as a new investment partner. Through its social entity, Fundación Repsol, the company has now formalised its investment in one of the main subsidiaries of the Barcelona-based group, […]

Interview Jennifer Halemba shared the head of recruiting position at Otto with a colleague. Credits: Otto Management positions are often advertised as full-time roles, which excludes people who work part-time. However, other models are possible, such as co-leadership, where more than one person holds the same management role. At Hamburg-based retailer Otto, Jennifer Halemba and her former colleague Marleen Hinzmann shared the head of recruiting position for more than two years. In this […]

Zac Coughlin Credits: PVH Corp. website PVH Corp. announced that chief financial officer Zac Coughlin will depart the company at the end of the year to join audio entertainment company Sirius XM, though he will remain in his role through December and participate in the upcoming third-quarter earnings call. The company has launched a global search for his successor, appointing longtime executive Melissa Stone—currently executive vice president of global financial planning & analysis—as […]

Luxury brands. Credits: Unsplash The luxury sector is entering a new era of polarisation, according to several recently published articles and market studies. This dynamic now pits two types of players against each other: 'exceptional Maisons', capable of preserving rarity and vertical integration, and multi-brand groups that must redefine their strategy to regain their prestige. Growing divide between ultra-integrated houses and struggling groups According to Antoine Fraysse-Soulier's […]

Credits: London College of Fashion A new seasonal pop-up shop showcasing work from emerging fashion designers has opened at the London College of Fashion’s East Bank campus. The initiative is a collaboration between not just a shop, University of the Arts London’s retail platform for student entrepreneurs, and the LCF Founders Club, a network supporting alumni-led businesses. The pop-up, which runs until 20 December, brings together a curated selection of fashion, accessories, homeware and […]

Credits: Matinique Matinique, the Copenhagen-born menswear brand, has quietly built a 50-year legacy blending classic tailoring with contemporary style. Founded in 1973 by Danish entrepreneur Niels Martinsen, the label evolved from a local vision into an international fashion name. Today the brand is synonymous with the modern city man aesthetic, offering sharp yet comfortable clothing that enables men to express individuality with confidence. As Matinique enters its sixth decade, it continues […]

AI Campaign from fashion brand Labfresh. Credits: Labfresh. Jeff Bezos is returning to the chief executive role with a new artificial intelligence venture, Project Prometheus, a move that could reshape how technology flows into sectors including retail and fashion. According to The Times, the early-stage company has secured 6.2 billion dollars in initial funding, placing it among the world’s most well-capitalised AI start-ups. Bezos will lead the company as co-chief executive alongside Vik […]

Tom Ford Eyewear Credits: Tom Ford Eyewear/Marcolin Eyewear giant Marcolin is strategically leveraging academia to explore next-generation design principles. The Italian group has partnered with the New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech) for "Vision Reframed: Designing Eyewear Beyond Boundaries," an academic-industrial initiative launched in November 2025. The core of the project challenged a select group of students from New York Tech's Architecture, Interior Design, Digital Art and […]

Cotton Credits: US Cotton Trust Protocol The US Cotton Trust Protocol, the voluntary sustainability programme for US cotton growers and the traceability platform for all US Cotton, has released its 2024/25 annual sustainability report, which reveals that more than 1,500 grower members have achieved “meaningful gains” across all six of its sustainability metrics against a 2015 baseline. This year, the report marks five years of field-level data. It shows that Trust Protocol growers have met […]

Arc'teryx store in Toronto Image: Arc'teryx Finland-based sporting goods group Amer Sports Inc. has once again exceeded market expectations in the third quarter of its 2025 financial year. In light of this surprisingly strong performance, the parent company of brands including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson and Peak Performance raised its annual forecast again on Tuesday. In the three months to September 30, group revenue reached 1.76 billion US dollars. This represents a 30 percent increase […]

Quiz store. Credits: Quiz. Quiz Clothing has reported a 6 percent rise in like-for-like sales following the launch of its largest-ever partywear collection, signalling a strong start to the festive trading period. The Scottish retailer unveiled a 250-piece women’s Partywear Collection in late October, a move that has driven early momentum in the run-up to Christmas. Initial trends show shoppers gravitating toward longer-length midi and maxi dresses in mesh, satin and velvet fabrics, with […]

Pangaia, Carnaby Street store Credits: Pangaia Pangaia has appointed Daniel Gómez as chief executive officer to drive the brand’s global strategic development, ushering in a new chapter following the acquisition of a controlling stake by Aurora Vision Group—an arm of Abu Dhabi–based Royal Group—in January 2025. Founded in 2019, Pangaia has rapidly become a cultural force, worn by influential tastemakers such as Timothée Chalamet, Bella Hadid, Harry Styles, Tracee Ellis Ross, Justin […]

Stefano Ricci, AW 26-27, Isla Magdalena Credits: © Andy Mann for Stefano Ricci Italian menswear specialist Stefano Ricci presented its new AW26/27 collection and, in doing so, also provided insights into current plans and the current financial year. Highlights include a new store in Rome, located on Via Bocca di Leone, and a new store in Washington, D.C., the sixth in the US. The brand has also launched a new equestrian apparel line and unveiled a new campaign for the AW26/27 menswear […]

Jack & Jones Kids. Credit: Jack & Jones / Bestseller Danish menswear brand Jack & Jones has debuted its kidswear concept in Belgium. The brand has opened the world's first Jack & Jones Kids store in the Docks Bruxsel shopping centre. This kidswear concept specifically targets children aged eight to 16. Jack & Jones describes the target audience as “young denim fanatics”. "With the opening of our first Jack & Jones kidswear store in Docks Bruxsel, we are extending […]

Credits: Lexus Gallegos for ZIMMERMANN Nicky Zimmermann & Simone Zimmermann celebrated the Cruise 26 RTW Collection, Twisted Romance, at Chateau Marmont with a memorable evening shared with VIPs and friends of the brand from around the world. Hilary Rhoda & Hailey Clauson Credits: Myles Hendrik for ZIMMERMANN The evening began with a candlelit dinner in the hotel’s storied Bungalow where guests gathered around two dramatically long tables layered in soft ivory linens with […]

Jesper Beerens (High Tech Campus Eindhoven), Raf De Keninck (DAE), Philipp Werle (High Tech Campus Eindhoven), Professor Dr. Ian Biscoe (Trans Realities Lab) and Otto van den Boogaard (High Tech Campus Eindhoven). Credits: Design Academy Eindhoven Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) confirmed that its Trans Realities Lab (TRL) would relocate to High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE), establishing a long-term base from 2026. The new location includes a research lab equipped with XR, motion capture, […]

In Pictures Loro Piana, New Bond Street store in London Credits: Loro Piana LVMH-owned luxury brand Loro Piana has reopened its refurbished New Bond Street store with a new concept designed to capture the label’s signature “blend of sophistication and warmth”. The upsized store aims to offer a “home away from home feeling,” explains the Italian brand, reimagined in natural materials, such as oak, carabottino wood, woven straw, and silk-covered walls, wrapped in a warm colour […]

CEO interview Elin Alemdar, Stylein Credits: Stylein Since its founding in New York in 2001, the Swedish label Stylein has evolved from a young idea into an internationally sought-after brand. Founder Elin Alemdar is responsible not only for the design but also for the strategic direction, collection creation and brand communication. Together with partner Ulrika Fohgelberg Nordén, who has shaped the brand's growth as head of sales and product since 2010, Stylein has attracted the […]

The Extreme Cashmere store in New York. Credits: Extreme Cashmere Dutch luxury brand Extreme Cashmere has opened its first North American flagship store in the Soho district of New York, according to a press release. The store at 152 Mercer Street follows the opening of the first flagship in Amsterdam in April, marking a new step in the brand's global expansion. In New York, the concept from the Amsterdam store has been adapted to fit the larger, partly subterranean space. The interior is also […]

Credits: Levi’s Denim specialist Levi’s Strauss & Co. has revealed it is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) “orchestration platform” intended to automate and simplify workflows throughout the business. The platform, made in partnership with Microsoft, revolves around a “super-agent” that integrates several AI-powered sub-agents deployed across IT, human resources, operations and other departments. Currently in development, with plans to rollout in early 2026, the […]

Intesified Darks at Alexandre Herchcovitch SS26 - Ready to Wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Key trends from the Première Vision FW26 whitepaper: 1. Innovation and Technology: Shifting Gears Amid global instability, unpredictability is the new normal. Nature-inspired innovation, spanning bio-fabrication, regenerative materials, and biotech, points toward a symbiotic, post-fossil future. Progress comes from the synergy between humans, machines, and algorithms, with A.I. enabling smarter […]

Arfan Sabir Credits: N Brown Group N Brown Group has appointed Arfan Sabir as its new trading and marketing director, a newly created role that unifies the company’s trading and marketing functions to strengthen its commercial focus and enhance the customer experience. With more than 25 years of experience transforming digital and omnichannel retailers, including senior ecommerce positions at Lego, Mothercare, Dreams, and most recently as vice president of e-commerce at Avnet, Sabir is […]

Smart Stitch thread by Resortecs. Credits: Resortecs Belgian innovator Resortecs has secured additional funding to scale its Smart Stitch and Smart Disassembly technology across Europe. The company announced in a statement that it has raised 6 million euros. Resortecs is known for its technologies in the textile and recycling industry that simplify the recycling of items. It has developed a soluble sewing thread and detachable rivets, similar to those used in jeans, which make it easier to […]

Designer Heron Preston. Credits: H&M. New York-based designer Heron Preston has reclaimed full ownership of his namesake brand and is preparing for what he calls a “brand renovation project”, building the foundations for a relaunch. Preston revealed his plans on Instagram, where he said he “fought hard” to reclaim the Heron Preston brand. “Through this journey, I learned that the only way to be happy in business is to be in control of your vision, fully,” he said. “Ownership […]

“Delphos” gown, Fortuny (Italian), Adèle Henriette Elisabeth Nigrin Fortuny and Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, 1920s. Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory, late 5th century BCE. Credits: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Frances J. Kiernan, 2005 (2005.328). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1907 (07.286.23). Artwork by Julie Wolfe. New York’s The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) has unveiled the concept of The Costume […]

Claire's Les Ateliers Gaite, Paris Credits: Riccardo Milani / Hans Lucas via AFP The Paris Commercial Court approved two partial takeover bids for the Claire's brand in France on Friday. The company was placed in administration at the end of July, lawyers for the staff representatives told AFP on Monday. The lawyers detailed that around 450 out of 830 employees will be taken on by two companies. The vast majority will be employed by costume jewellery retailer June, which has secured a ten-year […]

Kelly Bodnar Battles, ThredUp Credits: Business Wire ThredUp has appointed veteran finance executive Kelly Bodnar Battles to its board of directors, effective December 1, 2025, with Battles set to assume the role of audit committee chair. The move underscores the company’s effort to bolster financial governance as it accelerates its evolution into an AI-first resale marketplace. “Kelly’s experience in financial leadership and corporate governance, particularly at multiple high-growth, […]

Helen Kirkum sneakers Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight British footwear and accessories designer Helen Kirkum, who became known for her pioneering approach to sustainable footwear by creating bespoke shoes from old trainers, has announced she is closing her studio at the end of the year. In a social media post, Kirkum said: “After eight years, Helen Kirkum Studio is coming to a close at the end of the year. This is not an ending, it’s just the closing of this chapter. A chapter that has […]

Arc’teryx store in London Credits: Arc’teryx Arc’teryx is now expanding into Austria, opening its first store in Vienna. The Canadian outerwear brand is continuing to expand its store network in the German-speaking region through the launch of a dedicated retail space for its Austrian customers from next year, Arc'teryx announced on Monday. The exact location and opening date of the store in the capital are not yet known. The brand, which is part of the Finnish sporting goods group […]

Credits: Vinted Resale platform Vinted is reportedly eyeing an eight billion euro valuation ahead of a planned share sale potentially worth several hundred million euros. According to sources for the Financial Times (FT), the company is believed to be in preliminary discussions regarding the sale of existing shares in a transaction that could kick off next year. The media outlet noted that the talks were still in the early stages and no valuation has yet been set. Vinted declined to comment on […]

In Pictures GapStudio winter collection - debut menswear by Zac Posen Credits: Gap Zac Posen, the executive vice president and creative director of Gap, has unveiled his debut menswear collection for the retailer’s premium and elevated offering GapStudio for the festive season. The GapStudio winter collection has been designed to build on the foundation set by the brand’s autumn collection, evolving with a “richer, more celebratory mood,” with a holiday capsule that blends […]

Rupert Campbell, EVP and president of Heydude. Credits: Crocs. Footwear giant Crocs has promoted Rupert Campbell to the dual role of executive vice president and president of Heydude. Starting today, Campbell will join the group’s executive leadership team, reporting to Crocs CEO, Andrew Rees. Campbell first joined Crocs in March 2025, taking up the position of senior vice president, chief commercial officer for its Heydude label. Here, he has overseen and executed a global commercial […]

In Pictures Ben Sherman x Team GB for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Credits: Ben Sherman British brand Ben Sherman, owned by Marquee Brands, is returning as the official ceremony wear supplier of Team GB for the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, which kicks off on February 6, including a collaboration with Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley, who has become known for his knitting. Ben Sherman will be outfitting the Team GB delegation for the opening and […]

Collage by the author to illustrate the article. Credits: Alicia R. Sarmiento // FashionUnited. I have been living in Amsterdam for just over four years and, subjectively, I fully understand what it is about this city that attracts both talent and Spanish brands. Its manageable size, a life that moves between canals and bicycles, and the balance between tradition and modernity in one of the world's most international capitals are all part of its appeal. Its solid economy and constant tourism […]

Oxford Street, London. Credits: Unsplash. As UK retailers prepare for the Autumn Budget 2025, the fashion sector is bracing for what could be another round of partial, short-term measures rather than the sweeping reform it has long demanded. Business rates, widely regarded as one of the most structurally damaging costs for physical retail, remain at the centre of industry concerns. Jacqui Baker, partner and head of retail at RSM UK, summarises the mood across the high street: “The number […]

Vinted app. Credits: Vinted Vinted faces an investigation in France over allegations that some accounts on the second-hand clothes platform are being used to promote pornographic content, the government's child protection commissioner said. French news website L'Informé and other media reported last week how some users are posting advertisements for lingerie or swimwear to attract users to their profiles on adult-content sites such as OnlyFans. Their profiles also contain contact details […]

Aje SS26, Victoria Beckham SS26, Kronthaler Westwood SS26 & Christopher Esber SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Future Snoops’ material and textile expert Julia Skliarova has presented a detailed outlook on the material sourcing landscape for Fall/Winter 2026/27, framing the season around the industry’s accelerating structural shifts. According to Skliarova, regenerative strategies, circular material flows, agile sourcing models and the growing demand for adaptable, […]

Jesus Ramos Credits: LATAM Fashion Business School EIDM hosted the seventh edition of Fashion Week Latam (FWLATAM) 2025 on its Madrid campus in November. The event, held from 12 to 14 November, centred its main runway shows at Espacio Monbull Conde Duque and highlighted the theme of legacy and continuity in fashion. The 2025 edition recognised several influential figures from Latin American and Spanish fashion. Designer Custo Dalmau, marking 45 years of his brand Custo Barcelona, and the […]

In Pictures HiiClub within Flannels’ Leeds flagship store Credits: Flannels Luxury retailer Flannels, part of the Frasers Group, has opened a premium health and fitness club in collaboration with HiiClub within its Leeds Briggate flagship. In a statement, Flannels said the move is part of its strategy to “evolve the boundaries of physical retail,” by offering “an experiential, lifestyle-led environment,” which ties in with the growing influence of the premium active and […]

Maersk transport. Credits: Maersk. On Monday, Bangladesh signed a 30-year lease with Danish global shipping giant Maersk to manage a new container terminal in Chattogram (south-east), the country's largest port. Officials from the Chattogram Port Authority stated that APM Terminals, the Maersk subsidiary involved in the project, will invest approximately 550 million dollars over the next three years to develop the site. APM Terminals will then operate the terminal under the 30-year lease. […]

The Fila corner at Selfridges in London Credits: Courtesy of Fila Misto Holdings Corp. reported steady third-quarter results, with consolidated revenue rising 3.7 percent year-on-year to 1.088 trillion won and operating profit surging 41 percent to 132 billion won, driven by a turnaround in its Misto segment and continued momentum at Acushnet. The Misto division delivered 181 billion won in revenue, supported by Fila’s ongoing brand repositioning, strong reception to the new Echappe sneaker […]

La première collection Chanel par Matthieu Blazy (SS26). Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The annual State of Fashion report by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, has revealed that 46 percent of fashion executives expect industry conditions to worsen in 2026, an increase from 39 percent in last year’s report. The report, which reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will […]

Credits: Alibaba newsroom. Beijing - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Saturday denied to AFP an article in the Financial Times (FT) that accused it of assisting in Beijing's military operations against the US. Alibaba “provides technical support for the ‘operations’ of the Chinese army against US targets,” stated the report from the British newspaper published on Saturday morning, citing a White House memo. According to the same document claims that Alibaba transmits user data to […]

Urban Outfitters store. Credits: Urban Outfitters / Nuuly. Retail giant Urban Outfitters has introduced a new in-store rental programme alongside Nuuly, allowing customers to return items borrowed from the platform to its stores across the US. Through the service, customers can bring their monthly Nuuly totes to Urban Outfitters’ stores to drop off as part of a rental return system. Those who utilise the drop off service will receive a 15 percent discount for Urban Outfitters that can be […]

Credits: Lagos Fashion Week Lagos Fashion Week (LagosFW) and the luxury African fashion retailer Industrie Africa have announced a collaboration to launch a limited-edition trunkshow, extending the runway's impact directly into global retail. The trunkshow is scheduled to begin November 14th at 3 PM WAT, providing consumers worldwide with real-time access to collections featured during the recent LagosFW showcase. The initiative is designed to build on the organizations' shared mandate to […]

Galeries Lafayette launches in Mumbai, India. Credits: Galeries Lafayette. The globe's biggest luxury brands have dreamt of India's vast consumer base for decades, but navigating the market has proven to be a complex task. French retailer Galeries Lafayette is the latest to try its luck, opening its first Indian store on Sunday: a sprawling five-floor outlet in Mumbai, the country's financial capital. Its splashy foray into the market is getting a local boost from the fashion arm of the […]

Credits: IWD We spoke with JP Craucamp, Senior Visual Merchandising Manager for TFG’s Women’s Wear division, overseeing brands like The Fix, G-Star Raw, JD Sports, and BeautyBox, about the challenges of planning, testing, and executing store layouts and displays across multiple brands — and how IWD helped his team transform that process into a faster, more accurate, and data-driven operation. Kristle Navarro, US Marketing Associate at IWD: “Do you mind introducing yourself? Just who […]

Credits: Marc Cain Under the collection theme “Echo of Now”, Marc Cain Sports presents its most relaxed side for the new season: a fusion of casual chic, modern lightness, and timeless elegance that evokes a sense of effortless ease and urban confidence. Harmonious colour palettes are given a fashionable twist through fresh impulses. Warm beige meet a soft peach hue, while shimmering champagne adds a refined note to the looks. Different shades of dove- grey and ice blue come together to […]

Package from a Percentil shipment Credits: Percentil AI-driven sizing solutions provider MySize, Inc. demonstrated momentum in its integrated technology ecosystem and European resale marketplace in third quarter for 2025. The company achieved 2.6 million dollars in revenue, marking a 26 percent sequential increase from Q2 2025, coupled with a 27 percent year-over-year jump in gross profit to 1 million dollars. This improved top-line efficiency helped narrow the company's losses, with the net […]

Credits: Bubble Hem Main Image ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Tracing the trend The bubble hem (also called the ‘balloon’ hem) has appeared several times throughout fashion history, including the ‘80s, when designers like Christian Lacroix, Yves Saint Laurent, and Ungaro revived it in taffeta cocktail dresses and skirts. It matched the decade’s love of bold, dramatic silhouettes and youthful glamour. But it was Cristóbal Balenciaga who first popularized it in the late 1950s. His designs […]

The Fashion Awards 2024 Credits: BFC by Karolina Wielocha The British Fashion Council has named Australian-born stylist Sam Woolf as the recipient of the Pandora Style Moment of the Year Award, a category that reflects the rising visibility and commercial value of styling within the wider fashion ecosystem. Woolf will be honoured at the Fashion Awards 2025 on 1 December at London’s Royal Albert Hall, with the award presented by model and actress Iman. Woolf, now a prominent figure in […]

John Furner, incoming president and CEO of Walmart. Credits: Walmart. US retail chain Walmart has announced the scheduled departure of its current president and chief executive officer, Doug McMillon. The executive, who took up the helm of the company in 2014, will retire effective January 31, 2026. John Furner has been named as McMillon’s successor. Furner has also been elected to the board of directors, a position he will take up immediately. McMillon will remain on the board until the […]

Credits: Christian Louboutin Christian Louboutin Cruise 2026 collection celebrates Christian's enduring fascination with the performing arts, blending theatrical fantasy and refined sensuality. Infused with colour, movement and a sense of spectacle. It captures the spirit of performance throught playful materials and sculptural silhouettes. Credits: Christian Louboutin Credits: Christian Louboutin At the heart of the season stands the Cassia line, a ballet inspired series […]

Credits: Marc Cain “Echo of Now” is the collection theme for Fall/Winter 2026. The collection creates pieces to remember – designs that transcend the moment and leave a trace, like notes lingering in the air after the final chord. Each piece tells its own story through unique prints and vibrant colours that capture movement, light, and rhythm. The new season begins with a fresh, energetic lime green, grounded by timeless navy blue and ecru. On trend are warm chocolate brown and muted […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector experienced a significant uplift this week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales climbing by +6.02%, effectively offsetting a weak base of -1.08% from the same period last year. This robust growth was primarily propelled by exceptional non-store sales performance across all retail segments, particularly within the fashion industry. The fashion sector continued its strong trajectory, with total LFL sales increasing by +5.84%. This marks the […]

Credits: Alibaba newsroom. E-commerce giant Alibaba has announced the integration of agentic AI capabilities into the user journey of its business-to-business (B2B) marketplace. Launched under the 'AI mode' feature, this technological innovation aims to transform the processes by which professionals discover, evaluate and interact with suppliers. Even more impressive than generative AI, agentic AI is capable of reasoning, planning and acting autonomously, thereby expanding the possibilities […]

Credits: Landsec / Trinity Leeds British real estate giant Landsec is experiencing positive momentum across all areas of its business, leading to increased earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the near and medium term. For the six months ended September 30, 2025, Landsec reported EPRA earnings of 192 million pounds, a 3.2 percent increase from 186 million pounds in the prior period. EPRA EPS rose to 25.8 pence, up from 25.0 pence. Profit before tax was 98 million pounds, compared to 243 […]

Urban Outfitters store in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Valencia, Spain. Credits: Urban Outfitters. US fashion group and retailer Urban Outfitters has strengthened its presence in Spain with the opening of its new store in the heart of Valencia this Thursday, November 13. The new flagship store marks the North American firm's return to a growth strategy in the country. The company has described Spain, where it now operates a total of four points of sale, as a "key" market within its renewed […]

Callaway SS19 collection campaign. Credits: Callaway Apparel. Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp has extended its licensing agreement with Perry Ellis International for Callaway, which will see the golf apparel label venture into premium wear and embark on a new phase of global expansion. Under the amended multi-year deal, first signed in 2009, the collaboration with Perry Ellis will now continue through December 31, 2032. It covers the design, manufacturing and distribution of Callaway-branded […]

Nic Shaw, CFO, Superdry Credits: Superdry Superdry has appointed Nic Shaw as its new chief financial officer and a member of the executive committee, strengthening the leadership team as the company advances the next phase of its turnaround strategy. Shaw, who joined Superdry in February 2023 and most recently served as commercial finance director, brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience across major UK retailers and international markets. She has played a central role in […]

Fossil flagship in Paris Credits: Fossil Fossil Group, Inc. reported fiscal third-quarter 2025 results that reflect continued progress in its multi-year turnaround, alongside a major balance sheet milestone that executives say positions the company for long-term profitable growth. CEO Franco Fogliato highlighted the completion of a comprehensive refinancing this week, calling it a “pivotal milestone” that strengthens the company’s financial foundation and follows a year of rebuilding […]

The new Birkenstock store in The Hague Credits: Maarten Willemstein for Birkenstock Dutch retail chain Scapino has infringed the copyright of several Birkenstock shoe models. This was the conclusion reached by the Midden-Nederland court in a ruling published this week. Specifically, the decision concerns the Madrid, Arizona and Florida models, whose designs were copied to a “significant extent”, according to the court. Scapino must therefore immediately withdraw the products in question […]

Guatemala City, Guatemala. Credits: Unsplash. The US government has confirmed plans to reinstate duty-free treatment for qualified textile and apparel goods from Guatemala and El Salvador as part of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). In order to reestablish the agreement, both regions were required to commit to a number of changes regarding trade with the US, as detailed by the White House. Among those, the countries committed to […]

André store in France. Credits: VALERIE DUBOIS Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Two very partial takeover bids for the footwear brand André, which has been in administration since the end of April, were published on Thursday by the Paris Commercial Court. The first of these bids comes from the Brittany-based group Beaumanoir, owner of Sarenza, which has previously acquired Naf Naf, Jennyfer and La Halle. Beaumanoir, potential acquirer of André brand It proposes to buy all of André's brands […]

Image for illustration, AI generated. Credits: Alicia Reyes Sarmiento | FashionUnited. EU states on Thursday agreed to scrap a bloc-wide duty exemption on low-value orders from the likes of retail giants Temu and Shein to help tackle a flood of cheap Chinese imports. Currently there is no levy on packages worth less than 150 euros ($174) imported directly to consumers in the 27-nation bloc, in many cases via Chinese-founded platforms. Last year, 4.6 billion such small packages entered the EU […]

Decathlon store Credits: Decathlon. French sporting goods retailer Decathlon is driving forward its expansion in Germany. Around 25 new stores are set to open next year. Decathlon announced this on the occasion of the opening of its 100th store in Nuremberg city centre. New stores will open in 2026 in Lüdenscheid, Oberhausen, Schwetzingen, Saarbrücken and Trier. The company has not yet announced further locations. While contracts for 15 stores have already been signed, many are still […]

Amazon rainforest. Credits: Unsplash. COP30 remains ongoing in Belém, Brazil, where its close proximity to the Amazon rainforest has highlighted an urgency for businesses to act on deforestation risks. Heightened scrutiny towards some of fashion’s biggest players, alongside upcoming European regulations, has intensified pressure on the sector. Despite growing awareness, significant action is still required in order to meet global climate targets. Running to November 21, the UN Climate […]

Richemont Credits: Richemont newsroom For the six-month period ended 30 September 2025, Richemont delivered resilient growth despite persistent macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Group sales reached 10.6 billion euros (12.3 billion dollars), up 10 percent at constant exchange rates and 5 percent at actual rates, with a strong acceleration in the second quarter where sales rose 14 percent at constant rates. Chairman Johann Rupert said Richemont’s diverse portfolio of Maisons, […]

Perfect Moment's New York store Credits: Perfect Moment Perfect Moment Ltd., the high-performance luxury lifestyle brand known for blending technical excellence with fashion-forward design, reported strong financial and operational progress for its fiscal second quarter 2026 ended September 30, 2025. Revenue rose 24 percent year over year to 4.8 million dollars, driven by a stronger wholesale order book and improved execution, while gross margin expanded to 60.1 percent from 54 percent a year […]

Stephen Curry and Kevin Plank Credits: Under Armour Under Armour, Inc. and Stephen Curry announced that they will part ways as Curry Brand transitions into an independent entity, bringing an end to a partnership that has shaped basketball performance product and athlete-led brand building for more than a decade. Under Armour to refocus on core brand strategy As part of the separation, Under Armour will refocus on its core brand strategy and continue developing new UA Basketball products while […]

Presiding table at the ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting of Multiply Group on March 12, 2025. Credits: Multiply Group. Madrid – Following the news reported by FashionUnited last week, an extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting for Multiply Group, the parent company of Tendam, was held this Monday at its Abu Dhabi headquarters. The meeting was convened to address the complex financial transaction for the integration, via acquisition, of two Emirati companies by Tendam's parent […]

Marks & Spencer Marble Arch store proposal. Credits: Marks & Spencer. British department store Marks & Spencer has become the first UK Scaling Partner of Circulose, a deal that will see the retailer integrate the firm’s next-generation material into select products. The partnership builds on efforts by Marks & Spencer to reduce its reliance on virgin fibres and accelerate its implementation of circular design practices. Circulose’s “high-performance” material is made […]

EU flag Credits: Studio Idea via Pexels A majority of the European Parliament has voted in favour of a significant weakening of the EU supply chain directive. The proposal was passed with 382 votes in favour, 249 against, and 13 abstentions. Among other changes, the regulations will now only apply to a select number of very large companies, and there will be no obligation to develop climate plans. The Parliament can now enter into final negotiations with the EU member states on the proposal. […]

Leicester, UK. Credits: Unsplash. A new review presented to UK Parliament has found that allegations of worker exploitation and modern slavery in Leicester’s garment sector were not supported by evidence from formal investigations. The report, ‘Lessons Learned from Operation Tacit’, published in November 2025 by the director of labour market enforcement, Margaret Beels, suggests that while some labour non-compliance occurred, the scale and severity may have been overstated and were […]

Alipay+ GlassPay launches the first smart glasses payment solution with integrated iris authentication Credits: Ant International Ant International is integrating iris authentication into GlassPay, its smart glasses payment solution on the Alipay platform, for the first time. The Singapore-based financial technology company announced on Thursday that this new technology aims to make payments more secure and the shopping experience more seamless. It complements existing biometric verification […]

Ami Paris' new Brussels flagship. Credits: Ami Paris. The French premium brand Ami Paris opened its first flagship in Belgium, in Brussels, on November 7, bringing its total number of stores to 124. Led for twelve years by the duo Alexandre Mattiussi (creative director) and Nicolas Santi-Weil (chief executive officer), Ami Paris is focusing on Brussels after opening in major world cities, from Los Angeles to Beijing, via Hong Kong and Tokyo. This new opening is part of a strategy that favours […]

Burberry celebrates the festive season with Jennifer Saunders and special guests. Credits: Burberry Burberry Group plc has cause for measured optimism after its interim results confirmed that a long-decline in comparable store sales has finally come to a halt. According to Robyn Duffy, senior analyst (Consumer Markets) at RSM UK, the results should bring “a sigh of relief” for the luxury brand. Flat store sales in the first half (versus a steep 20 percent drop last year) represent “clear […]

Skims storefront. Credits: Skims Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand has secured 225 million dollars in new funding, valuing the shapewear and apparel company at five billion dollars. The latest round, which puts the brand ahead of the four billion dollars it was valued at in 2023, was led by Goldman Sachs, and saw further backing from funds affiliated with BDT & MSD Partners. The news was confirmed to multiple media outlets, to which Skims said it was planning to use the new capital to […]

Credits: NBDC Once considered a purely functional item, socks have evolved over the past years into a defining accessory in modern fashion. What used to be hidden beneath trousers is now deliberately shown off - a subtle yet powerful way to express individuality, mood and lifestyle. From streetwear to high fashion, the trend is clear: socks have gained relevance as a statement piece. Whether worn with sneakers, loafers, sandals or even high heels, they have become a versatile styling tool that […]

Football player Lamine wearing the Nike x Travis Scott FC Barcelona jersey. Credits: FC Barcelona. The latest quarterly trend report by resale platform StockX has seen Asics retain the position of leading brand in the market. In ‘Big Facts: 2025 Trends’, which covers data over the quarter July 1 to September 30, as well as for the year to October, StockX said Asics’ growth continued, with quarterly sales for the footwear brand growing 45 percent year-over-year. Its Gel-1130 in […]