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Christmas at the Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet. Credits: Vincent Dommer The German retail sector is navigating a challenging festive period, with many companies resorting to aggressive discounting to stimulate demand. German fashion chain Peek & Cloppenburg (P&C) launched a significant advertising campaign during the final weekend of Advent, offering price reductions of up to 50 percent on coats, jackets and jumpers. Other major players, including German e-commerce giant Otto and […]

Clear improvement in the third quarter (-0.9% turnover) compared to the first half of the year Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with AI The Italian footwear industry demonstrated increased resilience in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Confindustria Moda Research Centre for the Italian footwear manufacturers' association (Assocalzaturifici). While revenues for the first nine months fell 4.1 percent year-over-year (YoY), the third quarter saw turnover […]

The merger aims to optimise and enhance industrial synergies Credits: Golden Season Italian apparel group Golden Season srl will formally absorb its subsidiary Goodfellas srl on December 31, 2025. The transaction, led by chief executive officer Luca Orsatti, marks a strategic consolidation of the group assets which also includes the textile company Atpco. From this date, Golden Season will assume all rights, obligations, and legal relationships previously held by Goodfellas. This includes all […]

E-commerce trends 2026. Credits: Shkrabaanthony for Pexels.com Buenos Aires - Latin America will enter 2026 with a more mature and selective e-commerce landscape. After years of growth, the focus is shifting towards profitability, operational reliability and technological adaptation, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and local payment methods. The differences between countries will dictate distinct strategies for brands and retailers looking to scale in the region. Brazil and […]

Credits: Top 10 Runway Models 2026 Main Photos ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Chanel Creative Director Matthieu Blazy staged the house’s annual Métiers d’Art show in a disused New York subway station. At the start of the show, a lone figure descended the stairs onto the platform: it was Bhavitha Mandava, a recent NYU graduate from India. Credits: Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In a fitting twist, Mandava was discovered just over a year ago on the platform of a […]

Credits: Yours Clothing The fashion retail group have been sourcing, packing, and delivering 400 Christmas hampers to give to families most in need across Peterborough, where the Head Office is based. The Christmas hampers have been packed throughout the week and were delivered on Tuesday 23rd December. The 33,840 items required for the hampers have been sourced, shopped for, paid for and packed by the Yours Clothing team over the past month with the fresh meat and veg being delivered in on […]

(From left) Peter Baldaszti and Sandra Sándor of Nanushka; Rae Temily of Temily; Jessica Asling of Toms; Elin Alemdar of Stylein. Credits: Nanushka / Temily / Toms / Stylein. 2025 has been a busy period for the industry, with leadership overhauls, retail expansions and international growth reflecting a dynamic market. To get insight into this continuous evolution, FashionUnited spent the year catching up with business leaders, founders and more. Here are some of the best interviews of the […]

Marcolin headquarters Credits: Marcolin VSP Vision has completed the acquisition of Marcolin from PAI Partners and other minority shareholders, as announced in September. "The acquisition of Marcolin marks another important milestone in our 70-year history dedicated to offering members, customers, VSP network physicians, owned retail locations and our key partners ever-greater value and choice," said Michael Guyette, president and CEO of VSP Vision. Marcolin to continue operating as […]

UK Parliament. Credits: Ugur Akdemir via Unsplash The UK regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, and 2025 has seen a series of changes that will shape how fashion and retail businesses operate in 2026. From employment and apprenticeship reforms to intellectual property, sustainability and cyber security, these updates impact staffing, supply chains, product claims, and compliance obligations. Staying ahead is essential for managing flexible workforces, complex sourcing networks, and growing […]

Overview Versace SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight From JCPenney’s merger with SPARC Group to Versace and Stuart Weitzman changing ownership, Dockers, Hanesbrands, and Dickies finding new buyers, Forever 21 shifting to a digital-only model, and Saks Global nearing bankruptcy, 2025 marked a year of blockbuster acquisitions and bankruptcies across the US fashion industry. While successful, strategic players orchestrated deals that often exceeded one billion dollars, other struggling […]

Lorenzo Bertelli in Scandicci yesterday, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Prada Academy Group Credits: Courtesy of Prada Group Scandicci (Florence, Italy). “Technology and artificial intelligence will give us efficiency and free up time for high value-added work,” stated Lorenzo Bertelli, chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility for the Prada Group, and the future CEO. Bertelli was in Scandicci in November, together with current CEO Andrea Guerra, to […]

Credits: Tendam lab Fashion group Tendam and the University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT) have released a pioneering study analysing the consumer carbon footprint of fashion e-commerce, offering new data-driven insights into the environmental impact of online shopping in the sector. Titled Consumer Carbon Footprint of Fashion E-Commerce, the research was led by the Tendam Sustainability Lab and applies life-cycle analysis and multi-criteria environmental evaluation to assess […]

LK Bennett Credits: Archive LK Bennett British fashion brand LK Bennett is urgently seeking a buyer, raising renewed concerns about its future just six years after its previous insolvency. According to Sky News, the company’s owner has appointed restructuring advisers Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) to run an accelerated sale process, with potential buyers and investors contacted in recent days. Industry sources told Sky News that contingency plans, including a possible insolvency, are being […]

Interview Brand loyalty Credits: Pexels As the festive rush fades and discount fatigue sets in, many retailers are entering the new year questioning whether traditional promotional playbooks are still fit for purpose. While deep discounts continue to generate short term spikes in traffic, they are increasingly failing to deliver what brands need most: repeat engagement, loyalty and sustainable margins. For a growing number of retailers, the focus is shifting away from one off price cuts […]

Decathlon Pulse plans to acquire a majority stake in Bikeleasing Image: Bikeleasing-Service GmbH & Co. KG Bicycle service provider Bikeleasing is set to get a new owner. On Tuesday, the company announced that Decathlon Pulse SAS, the investment subsidiary of French sporting goods retailer Decathlon, intends to acquire a 65 percent stake in Bikeleasing from the Brockhaus Technologies AG group. Bikeleasing explained that the transaction is still “subject to the fulfilment of all regulatory […]

Credits: Saks. Saks Global, the parent company of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. This move is being considered a last resort amid growing financial difficulties, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg News. The potential filing comes as the company grapples with high debt and lower-than-expected sales. The business, which unites several iconic luxury brands following a series of acquisitions, is also navigating a […]

Etro SS26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan - The year concludes with two significant financial transactions involving two prominent Made in Italy brands: Etro and Golden Goose. Golden Goose has been acquired by the Chinese company Hsg, an international venture capital and private equity firm, which now holds a majority stake in the group. Meanwhile, Temasek, a global investment company, and a fund managed by its wholly-owned asset manager, True Light Capital, have taken a minority stake. […]

Tombolini is officially a historic brand Credits: Tombolini Tombolini is now officially an Italian historic brand. It has just been awarded the title of historic brand of national interest by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. This institutional recognition is dedicated to brands that represent and preserve the history and excellence of Italian manufacturing. Previously brands like Gilmar, Pitti Uomo, Emilio Schubert and Lubiam have been awarded the same title. Tombolini will […]

Havaianas flip-flops. Credit: Nando Martins via Unsplash. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil— The famous flip-flop brand Havaianas is facing calls for a boycott from Brazilian political figures. The calls follow an advertisement deemed to be anti-right-wing ahead of next year's presidential election. In a video posted on the brand's social media accounts, Fernanda Torres asks the public “not to start 2026 on the right foot,” but rather “on both feet.” Torres is the lead actress in the Brazilian […]

Mothercare Credits: Mothercare Mothercare PLC, the British heritage brand for parents and children, today released its unaudited half-year results for the 26-week period ended September 27, 2025 (H1 FY26). The report highlights a period of stabilization and strategic repositioning, characterized by a significant reduction in net debt despite a contraction in worldwide retail sales. The Group reported worldwide retail sales by franchise partners of 90.7 million pounds, representing a 25 percent […]

Topshop campaign imagery. Credits: Zeb Between a Boohoo to Debenhams rebrand; the creation of new specialised fashion groups; and turnarounds that have seen some high street darlings get back on track, 2025 has been a definitive year for the UK fashion industry. Major shifts are underway, and so for many this year is just the start. Here are some of the most notable chop and changes, and where they stand now. Acquisitions and mergers: From new groups to reclaiming ownership The turnover of […]

Pringle of Scotland Credits: Pringle of Scotland via Facebook Pringle of Scotland Limited has reported strengthening of its financial position for the 52-week period ended December 29, 2024, characterized by a rise in turnover and a return to profitability. The heritage knitwear brand, headquartered in Hawick, saw its turnover climb to 3.79 million pounds (5.11 million dollars). This increased commercial activity helped the company deliver a profit after tax of 1.49 million pounds, a […]

Crew Clothing store. Credits: Crew Clothing. Crew Clothing Co Limited has announced a robust financial performance for the 52-week period ending December 29, 2024, characterized by a significant leap in profitability and continued retail expansion. The British lifestyle brand reported a 7 percent increase in turnover to 123.4 million pounds (166.5 million dollars) compared to the previous 52-week equivalent, fuelled by double-digit growth in its digital channels and a resilient performance […]

Safilo and Pierre Cardin renew eyewear licence until 2031 Credits: Safilo Safilo Group and the maison Pierre Cardin have signed an early renewal of the global licence agreement for the design, production and distribution of its optical frames and sunglasses collections. The agreement extends the current partnership until December 31, 2031, consolidating an industrial and commercial relationship that began in 1991. The move is part of Safilo's strategy to stabilise its portfolio of licensed […]

Credits: Unsplash. While Vinted currently dominates the European second-hand fashion market, a Finnish player is poised to challenge its supremacy. The Helsinki-based company, Bought, has launched an app of the same name designed to simplify the sale of second-hand clothing and other items for consumers. “Superfast second hand” In 2025, the Finnish start-up acquired the resale platform Zadaa, an app that was highly popular in Northern Europe at the time. It invited Zadaa users to transfer […]

Vivaia Les 4 Temps La Défense Credit: Vivaia Following its first store in the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, footwear brand Vivaia has opened its second French boutique in Westfield mall, Les 4 Temps, La Défense. Vivaia is an independent American footwear brand founded by Michelle Yang in 2020, offering a range of styles including boots, loafers, ballet flats, trainers and sandals. The brand is known for its comfortable shoes, which feature a stretch-knit upper without rigid seams. This design […]

A Gabor store Image: Gabor Shoes AG Swiss investor Arklyz has acquired the German footwear brand Gabor. The company, based in Stans on Lake Lucerne, did not disclose the purchase price. According to the announcement, all regulatory approvals have been received. Gabor, previously owned by its founding family, is primarily known for its womenswear shoes. The company is now 100 percent owned by Arklyz. The Gabor brand will be retained, and the current management team will also remain in place. […]

Tony Ward | Haute Couture Fall Winter 2025/2026 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Experience the Tony Ward Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/26 runway from Paris Haute Couture Week. This full fashion show showcases the Lebanese designer’s latest couture collection — where meticulous craftsmanship, sculptural silhouettes and luxurious fabrics come together in an unforgettable display of artistry. Watch models glide in exquisitely tailored gowns, opulent embellishments and elegant evening […]

Esprit CEO William Pak and his wife are leaving the company Credits: Esprit Esprit continues to face turmoil. Following the insolvency of its European entities and a shift away from its traditional retail model, Esprit Holdings Limited has announced further significant changes to its senior management just before the year's end. The Hong Kong-listed fashion group has announced that chairwoman Christin Su Yi Chiu and executive director William Pak resigned from their positions on December 19, […]

Julian Daynov Credits: Julian Daynov As 2025 draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the past few months and look to the year ahead. We spoke with various industry experts about their expectations, aspirations, and highlights. Julian Daynov knows the fashion industry from multiple angles: as a designer, trend expert, consultant, and former buyer. This gives him a unique perspective on the past year and what the future holds, from both a creative and a commercial standpoint. What were your […]

The new Sandro store in the Mexican tourist destination of Los Cabos Image: Sandro French fashion group SMCP is expanding its brand Sandro's presence in Latin America. Two new stores have already opened in the region this month, with more set to follow according to current plans. On December 10, Sandro opened its first store in Chile in partnership with local company Leuru Group. The clothing brand chose the capital, Santiago, for its “official market entry” into the country. The brand now […]

Philippe Model Credits: Swinger International Philippe Model, an internationally recognised sneaker brand, has been sold to Swinger International spa. The seller was 21 Invest, the private equity fund founded by Alessandro Benetton. With this acquisition, the company strengthens its presence in the premium fashion segment. The brand's sneakers are available in key European, American and Asian markets. “Philippe Model has a very strong aesthetic and value-based heritage. The acquisition stems […]

FashionUnited ai A growing number of brands are unveiling their Autumn Winter 2026 collections as the buying season is upon us. The digitisation across various sectors, such as trend forecasting, design, manufacturing, retailing and advertising, compels the fashion industry to accelerate its pace. Consequently, fashion professionals must respond quickly to remain competitive. In its commitment to offering a comprehensive perspective on the latest trends and developments, FashionUnited has […]

Men's informal over-kimono with a stylised fishing scene, Japan 1920-1940 Credits: Courtesy of Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Manavello private collection The exhibition "Men's kimono: Weaves of life, a story of style" opened in Venice on December 5. Curated by Silvia Vesco and Lydia Manavello, it will run until April 4, 2026, at the Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Study Centre for the History of Textiles, Costume and Perfume. Museum opens a window onto the little-explored field of Japanese menswear […]

Credits: Bleckmann From 2025 onwards, many large companies across Europe will have to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (CSRD). This rule significantly expands the number of organisations required to report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts, and introduces the requirement to align with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The CSRD requires firms not only to disclose on their own activities but to deliver transparency […]

Image: 8848 Altitude Protest Sportswear has made an acquisition. The Dutch company announced just before the festive season that it is acquiring 8848 Altitude, a Swedish ski and outdoor brand. Protest Sportswear stated that the acquisition strengthens its position in the high-end technical winter sportswear segment. This move expands the Dutch company's portfolio. Protest Sportswear is already active in surf, ski and outdoor apparel. The statement emphasised that 8848 Altitude will retain its […]

AW26. Image: OLYMP The autumn edit 75 Years of OLYMP. And More to Come. The new collection creates hybrid worlds, bridging the gap between business and casualwear. It is clean, modern and confident. Which styles are key this autumn? This season, we are focusing on modern essentials that are taking centre stage. We have deliberately developed these key pieces to offer clear guidance, creating a style handbook of sorts. It demonstrates how to build numerous everyday looks with just a few […]

JOTT store in Paris, December 21, 2025. Credits: Photo by RICCARDO MILANI / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Marseille - Marseille-based ready-to-wear company JOTT, which employs nearly 200 people, was placed in receivership on Thursday. A source close to the matter confirmed this on Friday, corroborating a report from La Provence. According to the ruling reviewed by AFP, the Marseille economic activities court has initiated receivership proceedings for the company SAS JOTT, noting its state of […]

Scoop July 2024 edition. Credits: Scoop. As we approach the new year, buyers, manufacturers and brands alike will be battening down the hatches in preparation for the upcoming buying period. With the event season in constant flux, it can be hard to keep track of which fairs will be rolling through in the UK. With this in mind, FashionUnited has highlighted some of the fastest growing fairs due to takeover the English capital, and beyond. Jan 13 - 14: The London Textile Fair, London The […]

White Stuff store in Glasgow Credits: TFG London TFG Brands (London) Limited, the central UK hub for The Foschini Group (TFG), has reported a significant revenue increase for the financial year ended 29 March 2025. Despite a challenging global economic backdrop, the Group’s turnover rose to 377.5 million pounds, up 16.7 percent, bolstered by the successful acquisition of White Stuff in October 2024, which contributed 81 million pounds to the total turnover and 4.5 million pounds in profit […]

Justin Cavanas Credits: Hanne Fransen Interview Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the fashion industry. While some companies are waiting, others are taking bold steps forward. For the ‘AI in Fashion’ series, FashionUnited speaks with Justin-Caine Cavanas, XR and AI lead at Playar, a company specialising in immersive experiences. 1. Who are you and what do you do? I am Justin-Caine Cavanas, XR and AI lead at Playar in Antwerp-Berchem. I have been working in the immersive […]

Scott Lipinski. Credits: Axl Jansen CEO interview 2025 is drawing to a close – high time to reflect on the past months and look ahead to the coming year. To do so, we spoke with various industry experts about their expectations, wishlists and highlights. First up is Scott Lipinski, CEO of Fashion Council Germany (FCG), who can look back not only on 2025 but also on the tenth anniversary of the German fashion association. What expectations did you have for 2025 and were they met? We had set […]

Credits: Pre-Fall 2026 Plaid and Checks ©Launchmetrics/spotlight An early read on Pre-Fall 2026 signals the strong presence of plaids and checks, positioning them once again as key patterns for the season. Pre-Fall product begins landing in stores as early as May and June, and plaid’s versatility across materials makes it a natural fit for this delivery. In fact, it remains one of the strongest—and most reliable—year-round patterns in the market. The “See now, buy now” concept has […]

Mango partners with Circulose Credits: Unsplash Swedish recycling textile pulp manufacturer Circulose has entered into a strategic partnership with Birla Cellulose, a sustainable viscose fiber manufacturer, to help accelerate textile recycling through enhanced brand collaborations and access to end-to-end solutions across the value chain. Under the new partnership, Circulose will supply Birla Cellulose with pulp made from 100 percent recycled textile waste. Birla will then develop viscose […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector faced its toughest trading week since early spring, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales plunging by -7.13%. This sharp decline marks the lowest result since the second week of March, a downturn exacerbated by the disruptive arrival of Storm Bram, which brought heavy rain, gale-force winds, and snow to much of the country. The fashion sector was hit particularly hard, with total LFL sales falling by -7.75%. This represents the category’s third […]

Shein display at BHV Marais to celebrate its opening Credits: F. Julienne On Friday, the Paris judicial court rejected the French state's request to temporarily block the Shein website. It deemed the measure “disproportionate” following the e-commerce giant’s voluntary removal of illicit products. The court acknowledged “serious harm to public order”, citing the sale of sex dolls resembling young girls, weapons and medicines. However, it deemed these sales “isolated” and noted […]

Volcom store, Hawaii. Credits: Authentic Brands Group. Boardriders is set to make its return to Hawaii through new partnerships under the group’s current parent company, Authentic Brands Group. The Levy Group has stepped up to reopen Volcom’s store in Haleiwa, while BR Japan will oversee the reopening of Boardriders’ Waikīkī location. Speaking on the plans, David Brooks, EVP of action and outdoor sports at Authentic, said: “This more than retail returning to the islands – it’s […]

Hermès SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) has just released its provisional schedule for Paris Fashion Week Men's January 2026. Paris Fashion Week Men's will take place from January 20 to 25, 2026. It will showcase the autumn/winter 2026/2027 menswear collections. The provisional line-up includes 35 shows and 32 presentations, comparable to January 2025 which featured 37 shows and 30 presentations. The presentations are scheduled […]

Nicolas Bargi, CEO and founder of Save The Duck. Credits: Save The Duck. CEO Interview Innovation has long defined the outerwear sector, where performance, protection and material experimentation drive the market forward. For Save The Duck, which sits at a crossroads between technical outerwear and city fashion, this innovative mindset is embedded in its DNA. Built on an ethical and sustainable vision, the brand continues to seek opportunities in an effort to prove responsibility and […]

Pacsun's Soho, New York store. Credits: Pacsun. Pacsun has confirmed the opening plans of its first store outside of the US. The American youth retailer is due to open its inaugural international store in spring 2026 at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The news comes on the back of the company securing a regional partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, with which it is planning to open up to 20 stores across the Middle East over the next five years. An additional flagship location will also […]

Kylie Jenner in Miu Miu's FW25 campaign. Credits: Prada Group. Lyst’s Year in Fashion report has become a definitive marker in highlighting the most influential movements across fashion. For 2025, the industry was shaped by divisive trends, intense controversy, and a collective desire for greater accessibility. It was Miu Miu, described as Prada’s “coquettish little sister”, that emerged as the undisputed overall champion in Lyst’s data. For the third consecutive year, the Italian […]

Credits: YKK YKK has received two recognitions at the latest ISPO Textrends Awards, with its 3D Composite Puller named Best Product in the Accessories category and the NATULON Plus® Fiber Sourced™ zipper with Recycled PET Open Parts selected as a Top 5 product. The awards highlight materials and components expected to influence upcoming performance and outdoor collections. The 3D Composite Puller was developed in collaboration with Variloom and uses a recyclable bio-based TPU with an […]

Regent Street in London. Credits: Pexels UK retail sales painted a nuanced picture in November as the Office for National Statistics data showed modest resilience beneath a soft monthly headline. While total sales volumes dipped slightly over the month, fashion and non food categories continued to hold steady, reinforcing the sense of selective rather than broad based consumer spending as the industry heads toward the final weeks of the Golden Quarter. Sales volumes rose across the three […]

The interior of the Golden Goose store in Milan Credits: Golden Goose In a statement this evening, Golden Goose Group spa announced that Hsg, an international venture capital and private equity firm, will acquire a majority stake in the group. Temasek, a global investment company, and a fund managed by its wholly-owned asset manager, True Light Capital, will also acquire a minority stake. Silvio Campara to continue leading the group as chief executive officer The funds managed by Permira have […]

Inditex 2025 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting, held on July 15, 2025, in Arteixo, A Coruña (Spain). Credits: Screenshot. Inditex, the Spanish fashion group behind brands including Zara and Massimo Dutti, hit a new all-time high on Thursday, surpassing the record set in December last year and underlining the strong momentum behind the company. The stock climbed to as much as 56.38 euro per share, buoyed by better-than-expected quarterly results and growing confidence among international […]

A Tissot watch. Credits: Unsplash. Zurich, Switzerland – Swiss watch exports to the US plummeted again in November, as manufacturers delayed shipments in anticipation of a tariff reduction to 15 percent. According to data from the watchmaking federation published on Thursday, exports to the US fell by 52.3 percent in November. This follows declines of 46.8 percent in October, 55.6 percent in September and 23.9 percent in August. The drop was due to the 39 percent tariffs Washington imposed […]

Etro, SS26 Credits: Etro Following recent speculation, an official statement has been released: the Etro family is exiting the company. A consortium of industrial investors, comprising the Turkish company Rams Global, Mathias Facchini of Swinger International, and the banker Giulio Gallazzi via Sri Group, has acquired the minority stake previously held by the Etro family, in agreement with L Catterton. L Catterton remains the majority shareholder and will continue to actively support the […]

Puma Oxford Street store. Credits: Puma. Puma SE has successfully expanded its financial toolkit, securing more than 600 million euros in new financing to strengthen its balance sheet and support its long-term growth objectives. The package consists of a 500 million euros bridge loan, fully underwritten by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB), alongside 108 million euros in additional confirmed credit lines. Both facilities carry a maturity of up to two years and are […]

The headquarters Credits: Safilo Safilo has announced its acquisition of shares in Inspecs Group. Between December 15 and 18, the company purchased a total of 25 percent of Inspecs' share capital for approximately 21.7 million pounds. In a statement, the management explained that this shareholding “reflects Safilo’s confidence in the long-term prospects of Inspecs, offering the group a strategic opportunity in the company's future developments”. On December 15, Safilo announced that it […]

Kering has taken an initial 20 percent stake, valued at 115 million euros Credits: Raselli Franco Group, media centre The French luxury giant is heading to Valenza, a town in the Piedmont region's province of Alessandria. The area is home to the most important production units for international high jewellery. Kering is acquiring Raselli Franco Group, one of Europe's largest independent producers of luxury jewellery. This marks the first acquisition since the appointment of CEO Luca de Meo. […]

Nike store Credits: Nike Nike, Inc. announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2025, revealing a complex landscape of modest top-line growth and significant bottom-line pressure as the company navigates a multi-year turnaround. Total revenues reached 12.4 billion dollars, representing a 1 percent increase on a reported basis but remaining flat on a currency-neutral basis. Nike's Greater China woes deepen The company’s "Greater China playbook" is also facing […]

Dubai fashion Credits: Photo by Kel Avelino on Unsplash When one thinks of fashion capitals, images of Paris, New York, Milan, and London immediately spring to mind. These Western cities, icons in their own right, are seen as the definitive and leading hubs each Fashion Week. However, new evidence indicates that the global fashion landscape is slowly changing, with new, upcoming fashion centers across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East emerging.  These style cities are quickly gaining […]

Phan Huy Credits: Courtesy Phan Huy At just 26 years old, Phan Huy has reached a milestone few designers ever approach: selected to present at Paris Haute Couture Week. His upcoming show on January 29th marks not only a personal breakthrough, but also a historic first for Vietnam, which will have an official representative on the couture calendar for the first time. Paris Haute Couture Week remains one of the most tightly controlled platforms in the global fashion industry. Governed by the […]

MadaLuxe Group acquires Ippolita Credits: Ippolita 2025 Lookbook Luxury goods company MadaLuxe Group has acquired a majority stake in New York-based fine jewelry brand Ippolita. The acquisition comes as MadaLuxe Group continues to expand its existing portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands, which includes premium tequila brand Tequila Enemigo. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are thrilled to welcome Ippolita into the MadaLuxe Group family,” said Adam Freede, CEO and […]

Free People to relocate Regent Street store Credits: Free People Lifestyle brand Free People is set to relocate its flagship store on Regent Street to Argyll Street, in line with its wider retail strategy for the UK. The current flagship store on Regent Street will continue operating as normal until December 24, 2025, before closing in preparation for the move. The new location will open sometime in spring 2026 and will feature an elevated retail experience that is designed to reflect Free […]

Laura Burdese appointed managing director of Bvlgari. Credits: Bvlgari Luxury giant LVMH announced on Thursday the appointment of Laura Burdese as managing director of the Italian jewellery brand Bulgari, effective July 1, 2026. Burdese, 54, who has served as deputy managing director since July 2024, will succeed Jean-Christophe Babin. Babin will remain chairman of the board of directors at Bulgari, “while continuing to serve as CEO of Bulgari hotels and president of the Bulgari […]

A visual from the collaboration between the Netflix series Emily in Paris and Intimissimi. Credits: Intimissimi In 2024, the fourth season of Netflix's hit series Emily in Paris revolutionised product placement strategy by fully integrating brands into its storyline. In 2025, the brand Intimissimi (Oniverse group) has secured a prime role in the fifth season, which was unveiled this Thursday, December 18. Storyline In the third episode of the new season, Emily works for a marketing agency. […]

Future Credit: Louis Vuitton – All rights reserved Rapper Future has been named a “Friend of the House” for luxury brand Louis Vuitton. Future, whose real name is Nayvadius Wilburn, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and producer. He was born in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, US. At the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, Future was dressed in Louis Vuitton. He also attended the house’s spring/summer 2026 menswear show at the invitation of his friend and […]

Lululemon Regent Street store Credits: Lululemon An activist investor is believed to have snapped up a stake worth over one billion dollars in Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon. According to sources for Reuters, Elliott Investment Management has been working with former Ralph Lauren executive Jane Nielsen as it circles the currently unoccupied helm position. FashionUnited has contacted Lululemon and Elliott Investment Management with a request to comment. The news comes just days after […]

Saint Laurent Rive Droite, the house's cultural concept store conceived by Anthony Vaccarello, is opening a location in Beijing, China. In the 1960s, Yves Saint-Laurent Rive Gauche democratised luxury with its ready-to-wear line, Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. In 2019, Anthony Vaccarello, the house's artistic director, launched Saint Laurent Rive Droite. This concept extends fashion into a broader lifestyle notion and brand universe. More than just a clothing and accessories boutique, Saint Laurent […]

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Credits: Tron Le, for Unsplash The quarterly letter published by the French Treasury offers a detailed diagnosis. The textile and apparel industry remains the industrial and social core of the economies of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. As a pillar of exports, a mass employer and a key driver of female employment, the sector has long relied on a simple competitive advantage. This advantage is an abundant, low-cost workforce dedicated to standardised, […]

Lululemon Running Gives campaign. Credits: Lululemon. Canadian athleisure giant Lululemon has confirmed plans to expand into six new markets in the new year as part of a franchise partnership model that responds to growing demand. Making up what is set to become a “record” year in market rollouts, the company is due to enter Greece, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Romania through a new partnership with Arion Retail Group, while also preparing for a launch in India with Tata CLiQ. In the new […]

Interview Bastien, head of personal shopping and private salons at Le Bon Marché. Credits: Martin Colombet Bastien, head of personal shopping and private salons at Le Bon Marché (LVMH), discusses his career at the iconic Paris' department store. He covers the organisation and accessibility of these services, the central role of human connection in his profession and the inter-brand exchanges encouraged by the Virtuosos 2025 programme. What has your career path been at Le Bon Marché? […]

A candle for the late Oemer Khan. Credits: Unsplash Antony Price, the man who brought fashion to the forefront of the music industry, died on Tuesday. While unknown to the general public, he was by no means unloved. He was 80 years old. In the seventies, the British tailor put the superstars of Roxy Music in the spotlight with his finely cut tailoring, which was as exciting as the vibrant and fashionable era itself. He also styled the pin-up icons on album covers, including Amanda Lear, […]

Credits: Another Cotton Lab Another Cotton Lab (ACL) is a young streetwear label from Düsseldorf that was founded in 2023. Its vision is to connect sport culture and fashion in an entirely new way, with everything revolving around its own community. A major part of the brand, and one of the aspects it is best known for, is its Sunday Running Club, which takes place every Sunday in Düsseldorf. Over the past two years, Another Cotton Lab has grown beyond Düsseldorf and Germany, building a […]

The Birkenstock headquarters Image: Birkenstock German footwear provider Birkenstock has continued its growth trajectory in the 2024/25 financial year, as expected. Revenue even exceeded the forecasts, which were raised at the end of September. This was revealed in a recent business report published on Thursday by its parent company, Birkenstock Holding plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In the most recent financial year, which ended on September 30, the group's revenue […]

Pieter Mulier (left) and Osman Ahmed, fashion features director at i-D Magazine (right) Credits: Fille Roelants Fashion might still have one last big surprise in store before the year ends. With Versace’s creative director position once again vacant, speculation has been rife – but some believe the mystery could be solved sooner rather than later. According to multiple media outlets, including WWD, Alaïa creative director Pieter Mulier is expected to join the Milan-based house and its […]

Interview Emello campaign Credits: Emello New British luxury womenswear brand Emello is looking to take a slice of the competitive loungewear market with its elevated take on the category, with a focus on timeless silhouettes crafted for “modern women designed by women”. Founded this year by Victoria Price, alongside co-chief executive and buying director Ashley McPherson, Emello is ambitiously looking to provide women with a “new standard” in everyday dressing, where comfort is […]

Exterior of the new Pepco store in Spain Credits: Pepco. Pepco Group N.V., the leading pan-European variety discount retailer, has reported a "real turning point" in its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 30 September 2025. Following the implementation of a new strategic framework in March 2025, the Group delivered strong financial performance driven by a return to its core model of clothing and general merchandise and the successful exit from FMCG operations. The Group saw […]

Footasylum Metro Centre Credits: Footasylum In a move that signals an evolution of its global growth strategy, leading UK-based footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum has announced a strategic partnership with Apparel Group, the Dubai-headquartered retail conglomerate. The agreement is designed to accelerate Footasylum’s presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), marking the brand’s first foray into physical retail outside of the United Kingdom. Under the terms of the […]

Tommy Hilfiger x Spinnova. Credits: Spinnova. US premium brand Tommy Hilfiger has become the newest partner of Spinnova, a Finnish fibre tech firm backed by Fashion for Good. The company has joined Spinnova’s consortium, a model the firm introduced earlier this year to encourage fashion brands to back efforts in scaling its flagship fibre offering. Aptly dubbed Spinnova, the textile is made of wood pulp or waste that forms a biodegradable, recyclable fibre through a chemical-free process. […]

Wax London storefront. Credits: Wax London. British menswear brand Wax London has hailed 2025 as a “milestone” year, with performance bolstered by retail and wholesale growth. With this, the company is now preparing to move into its next phase, eyeing further international expansion. The company has utilised the period to expand its physical presence, opening its fourth standalone store in London; its first regional location in Leeds; a month-long residency in Los Angeles; and hosting […]

FW26. Credits: Dior Expanding the Dior recoding as envisioned by Creative Director Jonathan Anderson into a wardrobe suited for many characters and occasions, the Fall 2026 collection has an expansive narrative. The power of fashion to rewire the everyday is affirmed, at once softly and boldly. Signs retrieved from the history of the House are condensed into a decisive silhouette and crushed with a sense of normality. The past converses with the present, the grand with the calm. Everything is […]

Credits: Akeneo Justin Thomas VP Sales EMEA North at Akeneo looks ahead to 2026 to show just how important data is to how retailers can keep pace with the changes coming. If you had asked a retail expert in 2016 what shopping might look like a decade later, many would have described a world of drone-delivered parcels and fridges that automatically reorder the groceries. Some of those predictions have materialised in part, if not quite as dramatically as imagined, but the truth is that […]

AW26. Image: Timberland Timberland's autumn/winter 2026 apparel and footwear collections reaffirm the brand's commitment to evolving traditional craftsmanship for the modern day. The collections are designed to be ready for any weather, while remaining deeply rooted in a timeless heritage style. The launch will take place in early autumn with a focus on back-to-campus looks. This will be followed by a street edit that highlights premium leather and denim. The season concludes with casual, […]

Toms CEO, Jessica Alsing. Credits: Toms. CEO Profile Earlier this year, Californian-born footwear brand Toms, long-recognised for its signature Alpargatas shoe and social-impact ethos, entered a new phase of reinvention. To oversee that transition, the company appointed industry veteran Jessica Alsing as its new chief executive officer, marking the latest step in its ongoing repositioning. Known for her expertise in digital transformation, global brand building, and financial strategy, […]

ROUNDUP Suits You, Sir Credits: Ilustración Workinfashion por Jackie Mallon Over the past year, FashionUnited has explored what it really means to work in fashion today — from evolving leadership models and career realities to the educators shaping the next generation. Below is a curated roundup of key articles that together paint a picture of an industry in transition, balancing creativity, responsibility and new expectations of work. The future of leadership in fashion: What types […]

Morleys Brixton store Credits: Facebook/Morleys Brixton Morleys Department Stores has announced a significant shake-up of its senior leadership team as the historic retailer prepares for a new phase of growth. Ray Clacher has been appointed as the group’s new chief executive officer, effective January 5, 2026. Clacher, who most recently served as chief commercial officer at BrandAlley, brings an extensive retail pedigree to the role, including previous leadership positions at House of Fraser […]

Pantone ‘Colour of the Year’ - 'Cloud Dancer' Credits: Pantone Interview Global colour authority Pantone has chosen a ‘Colour of the Year’ since 2000, when it opted for ‘Cerulean Blue,’ a serene colour for the millennium, and since then it has selected pink, red, orange, green, purple, blue, yellow, grey, and brown hues, and this year sees the very first white, ‘Cloud Dancer’. What started out as an educational programme to engage the design community and colour enthusiasts […]

Claridge’s Christmas tree, designed by Daniel Lee, Burberry Credits: Claridge’s In Pictures This holiday season, fashion brands and designers aren’t just content with taking over the windows at luxury department stores but instead dressing Christmas trees for luxury hotels across London. Claridge’s unveiled a 16-foot tree decorated with bows designed by Burberry’s Daniel Lee, while The Londoner embraced the ethereal aesthetic of Susan Fang, and One Hundred Shoreditch brought a […]

Tokyo, Japan Credits: Jezael Melgoza / Unsplash Japan's general fashion and textile market began declining in the 1990s and contracted further during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although a gradual recovery has been observed in recent years, the market has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The domestic luxury market, however, has shown significant growth over the past five years despite the weak yen. According to consulting firm Yano Research Institute, many segments of the luxury market in 2023 […]

Hulcan and Mile founders, Mario Maher and Joe Wilkinson Credits: Hulcan / Mile. After a tenuous period that brought uncertainty to the future of Matches, it appears the ailing British e-tailer may have found a more promising home. Hulcan, a new luxury group created by the co-founders of members-only platform Mile, has stepped up to acquire the company as it prepares for a 2026 relaunch. The deal – financial details of which remain undisclosed – involves the intellectual property assets of […]

Shopping Credits: @Markusspiske via Pexels.com After a subdued build-up to Christmas, the UK retail sector is bracing for a sharp late surge. Panic Weekend, taking place on 20–21 December, is forecast to deliver 3.43 billion pounds in sales, up 12.8 percent year-on-year, as consumers delay festive purchases until the final possible moment. According to the latest Shopping for Christmas Report from VoucherCodes.co.uk, nearly 49.6 million people are expected to shop over the two days, a 26 […]

Richemont headquarters Credits: Richemont Richemont UK Limited has reported a significant surge in profitability for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, with profit for the year reaching 21.67 million pounds, up from 8.73 million pounds in the previous year. The luxury goods distributor, which oversees the sale of jewellery, watches, and premium clothing across the UK and Ireland, saw its total revenues climb to 277.26 million pounds, a notable increase compared to FY2024. This growth was […]

Etro SS26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight A shareholder restructuring is on the horizon for Etro. According to the newspaper Mff, the founding family is reportedly preparing to sell its stake to new investors. Gefin is therefore set to exit, with plans to sell its stake to Turkish group Rams Global. L Catterton will reduce its holding to 51 percent, whilst a consortium including Mathias Facchini of Genny and Sri Group with Giulio Gallazzi is expected to acquire a stake in the brand. According […]

Circulose launches Circulose Forward with Canopy Credits: Circulose Recycled textile manufacturer Circulose has announced a slew of new partners as it continues to push forward with its renewed strategic direction focused on securing long-term commitments from brands. The latest additions include Bestseller, John Lewis, C&A, Filippa K, Reformation, Faherty, Bobo Choses and Zero. Their commitment comes on the heels of similar partnerships with H&M, Mango and Marks & Spencer, […]

Arnaud Ruffin Credits: The LYCRA Company For more than six decades, The LYCRA Company has built its reputation as the ultimate ingredient brand, the invisible technology underpinning everything from denim and swimwear to intimates and performance wear. Today, the company is pushing that legacy into a lower-impact future with a major bio-derived innovation: LYCRA® EcoMade fiber with QIRA™, made from industrial corn feedstock rather than fossil fuels. In conversation with FashionUnited, Vice […]

Lotto to relaunch in the US and Canada. Credits: WHP Global. The parent company of Lotto, WHP Global, has established a new licensing partnership that will see the Italian brand enact its “most significant North American fashion relaunch to date”. The deal was struck with Pure Cotton Global Group, which has been tasked with designing, manufacturing, and distributing a lifestyle apparel line across the US and Canada. The first drop, a streetwear-focused capsule already available via […]

“Retail continues to be a major focus for VF, and this month we’ve taken steps to strengthen our connection with consumers by opening new stores in some of Europe’s most vibrant locations.” Commented Martino Scabbia Guerrini, VF Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and President, Emerging Brands. From the heart of Paris to London’s Carnaby Street, these spaces are more than retail, they’re immersive brand experiences. Each store tells a unique story, blending design, […]

Credits: Amity University The Amity School of Fashion Technology recently held an International Conference on Fashion, Apparel & Textiles, bringing together academics, industry experts and students to discuss current trends and future directions in the global fashion and textile sectors. The event featured presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on innovation, sustainability, and technological advancements shaping the industry. Speakers included notable […]