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Cat Footwear Centennial collection Credits: Cat Footwear Cat Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and official footwear licensee of Caterpillar, is celebrating 100 years of innovation at the American construction, mining and other engineering equipment manufacturer with a limited-edition footwear collection. The Cat Footwear Centennial collection is described as a “tribute to the monumental achievements that have defined the last century of engineering excellence,” and […]

Cotswold Outdoor store Credits: Cotswold Outdoor website Cotswold Outdoor Group has teamed up with unified retail media platform Zitcha to launch its own retail media network with the intention of aiding retailers build and scale their own advertising networks. Brands with access to the Cotswold Outdoor Group Media Portal can utilise a “fully integrated retail media network”, the British company said in a post on LinkedIn. The platform will consist of in-store digital screens, brand […]

Guess Eyewear sunglasses Credits: Guess Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin and US fashion company Guess?, Inc. renewed their exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Guess and Marciano branded sunglasses and eyeglasses. The partnership, originally set to run until 2030, was extended for a further ten years to 2040. "We are delighted with this early renewal, which underlines the strength and value of our long-standing collaboration with Guess," […]

Studio imagery of Vintage Culture wearing his Von Dutch Loves collaboration Credits: Von Dutch Loves Von Dutch Loves, the new brand unveiled by fashion label Von Dutch in May, centred around music, nightlife, and underground culture, has unveiled its first-ever artist collaboration with Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture. The limited-edition Von Dutch Loves x Vintage Culture capsule collection will launch globally on June 16 via the brand’s website, featuring clothing for men and […]

Rachel Donahue, vice president of human resources at Pacsun Credits: Pacsun US fashion retailer Pacsun has appointed Rachel Donahue as its new vice president of human resources. Donahue joins Pacsun on June 3 and brings with her more than two decades of experience leading people strategy across respected retail and fashion brands. In her new role, Donahue will oversee all aspects of human resources at Pacsun, including talent development, organisational effectiveness, and employee engagement. […]

Ulrik Garde Due, directeur general at ArdAzAei Credits: ArdAzAei ArdAzAei, known for its responsibly produced couture collections, has appointed industry veteran Ulrik Garde Due as directeur general (general manager) as the fashion house gears up for international expansion and launch a ready-to-wear collection in October. Garde Due has more than 30 years of leadership experience across both legacy luxury houses, including Celine, Burberry and Georg Jensen, and high-growth emerging brands, […]

Credits: Radley London, Facebook British accessories brand Radley reported a 7 percent drop in total sales for the year to April 27, 2024, after softer performance across global wholesale partners counteracted efforts under its ongoing transformation strategy. Total sales for the period dropped from 77.3 million pounds to 72 million pounds, while its underlying EBITDA also fell from 4.3 million pounds to 2.7 million pounds. This was largely driven by a 30 percent decrease in global wholesale […]

H&M Foundation campaign image Credits: H&M Foundation H&M Foundation, the non-profit organisation funded by the Persson family, which founded fashion retailer H&M, has joined the Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, an initiative by the Schwab Foundation for social entrepreneurship in partnership with the World Economic Forum. The Global Alliance coalition features more than 120 members, ranging from social entrepreneurs and impact investors to policy shapers, and […]

Credits: Vogue Magazine The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue have unveiled the ten finalists of the highly anticipated 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, a flagship programme supporting emerging fashion talent. The announcement also marks the 20th anniversary of this initiative, which, since 2003, has helped launch some of the most influential designers of their generation. An eclectic 2025 cohort The finalists of this anniversary edition reflect the richness and evolution […]

Slam Jam founder, Luca Benini. Credits: Authentic Brands Group. Authentic Brands Group is planning an expansion of its Reebok brand across the US, Canada, Central and Eastern Europe via a new strategic partnership with Slam Jam. The premium lifestyle company and distributor will work together with the sportswear brand’s global design and supplier hub, RDG, to bring the brand to key global retail partners, a press release revealed. In a statement, Luca Benini, who founded Slam Jam in 1989, […]

SOOO, A New Home for Women's Sports in London Credits: Archive Ahead of a summer packed with elite women’s sporting events across the UK, a new experiential retail concept, Style Of Our Own London (SOOO), opens on Regent Street this Thursday, June 5. Located at 245 Regent Street — one of the capital’s most high-profile retail addresses — the space will serve as an intersection of sport, retail innovation, and gender equity in performance wear. The brainchild of Laura Youngson, founder […]

Jonathan Anderson Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Demna at Gucci: luxury’s leading brands turned to the creativity of relatively low-key designers in their forties to address the economic challenges facing the sector. Following months of speculation and his arrival at Dior Homme, forty-year-old Jonathan Anderson was appointed creative director of the brand's womenswear collections on Monday, replacing sixty-one-year-old Maria […]

Dior Cruise 2026 Credits: Dior This cruise collection is the autobiographical synthesis of a moment in time. A temporal place where the act of imagination unfolds; in a certain bella confusione* that refers to the title proposed by Ennio Flaiano to Federico Fellini for his film 8 ½ . The scene is set in Rome, whose history is dappled with images from the cinema, theater, fashion, and art. Dior Cruise 2026 Credits: Dior Our history. For Maria Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Dior […]

Venice Grand Canal Credits: Pexels Dries Van Noten, the Belgian designer known for his colourful elegance and refined eclecticism, is embarking on an ambitious new venture off the runway—and on Venice’s Grand Canal. Alongside his partner Patrick Vangheluwe, Van Noten has acquired the Palazzo Pisani Moretta, one of the city’s most storied residences, with plans to transform it into a cultural space dedicated to craft, art, and dialogue between past and present. A Gothic-turned-Baroque […]

Karen Blackett, BFC board member. Credits: BFC. The British Fashion Council (BFC) is turning to the expertise of former government official and marketing leader Karen Blackett to flesh out its board of directors. Blackett’s appointment to the board comes as June Sarpong prepares to wrap up her tenure at the organisation by the end of June. Blackett brings to the BFC experience at leading marketing agencies and government engagement, having served as a Department for International Trade […]

Shoe Carnival store in South Carolina Credits: Dreamstime. Shoe Carnival has appointed Kerry Jackson as Senior Vice President of New Business Development. In this new role, Jackson will lead the company’s merger and acquisition strategy, integration efforts, and operational synergy initiatives. He begins on 9 June 2025 and will report to President and CEO Mark Worden. Jackson, a 35-year veteran of the company, previously served as CFO for 27 years before retiring in 2023. His return supports […]

Image of Kizik shoe. Credits: Kizik Gareth Hosford was appointed chief executive officer of US footwear brand Kizik and its parent company, HandsFree Labs. Hosford has over 20 years of experience in the footwear and sportswear industries, with previous senior roles at Nike, Converse and sportswear start-up Omorpho. Under Hosford’s leadership, Kizik aims to grow further, both online and in brick and mortar stores. His remit is to strengthen the brand’s innovative capacity, expand its […]

Matthew Jung Credits: Jack Wolfskin Jack Wolfskin will continue without CEO Matthew Jung. Jung left the outdoor outfitter after three and a half years, one and a half of which he spent as chief executive officer, as Jack Wolfskin confirmed to FashionUnited upon request. The former CEO left at his own request to pursue new professional opportunities outside the company. Jung’s departure coincided with the acquisition of Jack Wolfskin by the Chinese sportswear group Anta Sports Products […]

Nike store in Barcalona. Credits: Nike. Sportswear giant Nike has named Michael Gonda its new executive vice president and chief communications officer as it continues to overhaul its leadership team. Gonda will join the US company from July 7, after which he will be responsible for leading the global communications organisation, overseeing all facets of the associated strategy, from storytelling to issue management to employee engagement. His role slots into the vision Nike’s new chief […]

Jonathan Anderson at Loewe's SS23 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Jonathan Anderson’s appointment as artistic director of both menswear and womenswear at Dior may have been long speculated and widely anticipated, but the now-confirmed dual role for the Northern Irish designer is nonetheless historic. With a somewhat understated announcement on Monday, Anderson becomes the first designer to lead all divisions of the storied French fashion house – including womenswear, menswear, […]

Image for visualisation purposes Credits: Eterna CEO Christian Bregovac and German shirt specialist Eterna have parted ways. Bregovac, who took charge at the Passau-based company in February, has reportedly left Eterna Mode GmbH. His LinkedIn profile states that he resigned in May. German trade publication Textilwirtschaft first reported the news. At the start of the year, Eterna announced the appointment of Bregovac, who previously oversaw the textile division as a member of the executive […]

Marc Cain Sports Credits: Marc Cain Marc Cain Sports The Spring/Summer 2026 collection theme, “A Quiet Rebellion”, is expressed through clean lines, cool silhouettes, and thoughtful detailing. The new season launches with fresh energy and the unmistakable Marc Cain Sports signature. Soft beige tones are paired with accents of off-white and black, while the trend shade butter yellow still takes centre stage. A bold cherry red combined with cool grey introduces new visual appeal. Camel and […]

Credits: The LYCRA Company The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable fibers and solutions for the apparel industry, announced today that its CEO, Gary Smith, is a speaker at the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025. He will be joined on stage by Jon Veldhouse, CEO of Qore®, the maker of QIRA®, a next-generation BDOand a key ingredient in bio-derived LYCRA® fiber, which is launching later this year. Smith and Veldhouse will discuss the development of this […]

Credits: Courtesy of Amazon, ph credit Barbara Corsico Amazon's pricing rules are an abuse of its market power, Germany's competition watchdog said Monday, paving the way for possible demands for changes to its business practices in Europe's biggest economy. Amazon forces third-party sellers who use its platform to keep prices within limits that the tech giant sets, the Federal Cartel Office said in a statement, reducing the visibility of products that do not keep to its rules or even removing […]

Daniel De Jesus Krueger, Head of Creative, StockX. Credits: StockX. Marketplace platform StockX has appointed Daniel De Jesus Krueger as its new vice president and head of creative. In the position, Krueger will be responsible for StockX’s global creative direction, which he will partially lead from the company’s Detroit headquarters and his base in Chicago. Krueger brings over 10 years of experience with athletes and global sports brands to the table. Most recently, he led the creative, […]

Credits: Helly Hansen Wrangler’s parent company Kontoor Brands has said it has completed its 900 million dollar acquisition of outdoor and workwear brand Helly Hansen. The US fashion group announced its intention to purchase the brand back in February 2025. At the time, Helly Hansen was projected to generate over 680 million dollars in revenue and 80 million dollars in adjusted EBITDA for full-year 2025. In the latest press release announcing the completion of the deal, Kontoor Brands’ […]

Weird Fish Credits: Image: Weird Fish Weird Fish Limited, the casual lifestyle clothing and accessories company, has announced a period of robust financial growth for the year ended December 29, 2024. Turnover for the year improved to 42.6 million pounds and the company reported operating profit of 4.17 million pounds, profit before tax of 2.94 million pounds, while net profit rose to 2 million pounds. The gross margin improved by 8 percentage points, reaching 63.4 percent, attributed to […]

Made in USA clothing label. Credits: Dreamstime. Leading US fashion and textile organisations have backed recent comments by president Donald Trump in which he suggested that his stringent tariff policies were “not focused on driving sneaker and T-shirt production to the US”. A joint letter – signed by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), Sports & Fitness Industry […]

Matthew M. Williams. Credits: Launchmetrics / Spotlight American fashion designer Matthew M. Williams, best known as the former creative director of LVMH-owned Givenchy, launched a new clothing brand under his own name. This was first reported by American fashion magazine WWD, to which Williams confirmed the news without further comment. The brand will debut during Paris Men's Fashion Week. The first collection, for both men and women, will also be on view from June 26 to July 1 in the […]

Moss' refurbished Oxford Street West flagship store. Credits: Moss. Interview In 2023, Moss Bros dropped the ‘Bros’ from its name, signaling a strategic pivot towards positioning itself as a contemporary menswear label – one that retains the essence of its storied heritage. This rebrand was marked by the reintroduction of the brand as simply ‘Moss’, accompanied by a series of store openings under the streamlined name. Now, with its new identity firmly intact, the brand is doubling […]

Hummel's headquarters in Aarhus Image: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited Danish sportswear supplier Hummel A/S saw a significant increase in its revenue in the 2024 financial year and returned to profitability. This was revealed in the latest figures published by the company last year, December 30, 2024. Accordingly, revenue reached 326 million euros in the past financial year. This represented a nine percent increase compared to 2023. The long-established company, which belongs to the Danish […]

Credits: EssilorLuxottica EssilorLuxottica has announced plans to acquire Optegra, a network of eye clinics operating in the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and the Netherlands. The deal, made with current owner MidEuropa, is expected to close later this year, pending regulatory approval. Optegra operates over 70 clinics under the Optegra, Lexum, and Iris brands. The clinics offer a range of ophthalmic services, including cataract surgery, laser eye procedures, and treatments for […]

York, UK. Credits: Unsplash. UK retail footfall rose 7 percent week-on-week from May 25 to 31, reflecting an increase in holidaymakers drawn out by the warm weather. According to data from MRI Software, shopping centres bolstered figures, reporting a 12 percent increase in footfall. This was followed by a 5.6 percent and 4.5 percent uptick among high streets and retail parks, respectively. The data platform said smaller shopping centres drove much of the activity, welcoming an 8.5 percent […]

John Lewis Horsham store Credits: JLP Employees at John Lewis Partnership (JLP) are demanding the reinstatement of staff bonuses after the scheme was put to a halt three years ago. The call is being made on workplace community platform Organise, where a petition has been launched directed at John Lewis’ managing director, Peter Ruis. The petition has garnered over 4,000 of its 10,000 targeted signatures as of publication. In its text, an open letter from employees to Ruis reads: “We’re […]

Credits: Zalando Zalando joins Fair Wear as a member, marking a significant step in its commitment to enhancing working conditions within its supply chain. As part of this membership, Zalando will focus on improving labour standards within its private label production, working towards a new benchmark for responsible business in the fashion industry. The fashion industry is complex, with supply chains often spanning multiple countries and involving numerous players. Fair Wear, a leading […]

Credits: MySize. MySize, an e-commerce sizing solution company, has named Borja Cembrero Saralegui as its new chief growth officer. The appointment comes as the AI-driven firm looks towards international expansion, marking its next phase of global growth. Saralegui had previously served as the chief executive officer of the sizing tech platform he had co-founded, Naiz Fit, which MySize acquired in 2022. Here, he was credited with scaling the company’s offering across more than 18 countries. […]

Mountains of clothing in the Atacama Desert (Alto Hospicio, northern Chile). Photo taken on April 19, 2022. Credits: TAKAYUKI FUCHIGAMI, Yomiuri The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP. Paris - After considerable time in Parliament, a bill to curb ‘fast fashion’ was reviewed in the French Senate. The Senate aimed to legislate against this ‘short-lived’ or ‘disposable’ fashion shipped at discounted prices from China, with giants Shein and Temu in its sights. Inexpensive, of poor quality, easy […]

Credits: Cup of Joe Spring/Summer is a key sales period for denim, but also one of the most volatile. Unpredictable weather, shifting consumer behaviour, and compressed selling windows make pre-season planning increasingly complex. To help retailers navigate these challenges, Cup of Joe offers a seasonless NOS (Never Out of Stock) programme that ensures flexibility throughout the season. By combining consistent inventory availability with fast repeat production (RPTs), the denim brand enables […]

Squatwolf campaign imagery. Credits: Squatwolf / ASCA Capital. Chris Bishop, the e-commerce and digital director of Nobody’s Child, has exited the British fashion brand to take up a similar role at Dubai-based sportswear company Squatwolf. Bishop announced his appointment on LinkedIn, where he said he was “happy to share that I’m starting a new position as e-commerce director at Squatwolf”. Until May 2025, Bishop had been in his now former role at Nobody’s Child since September […]

3 Euro T-shirt Credits: AI generated image by FashionUnited. Although European consumers might be ready for a circular economy, their wallets aren’t. Recent research carried out for the EU SOLSTICE project across four European territories—Catalonia, Berlin, Prato and Grenoble—found that price and convenience are major factors in driving engagement with circular clothing offerings: as long as circular offerings like second-hand, rental and repair remain expensive or inconvenient, fast […]

Jonathan Anderson Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Jonathan Anderson has assumed the entire creative direction at Dior. The Northern Irish designer will oversee the women's, men's and haute couture collections, the French fashion house announced on Monday on the social media platform Instagram. He will present his first collection for Dior Men on June 27 during Paris Fashion Week. “It is a great honour to join the House of Dior as creative director of both Women’s and Men’s […]

Donald Trump signs decree imposing reciprocal tariffs Credits: Andrew Leyden / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump's tariffs, just a day after a trade court ruling found the majority of the global tariffs to exceed presidential authority. The ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington gave no further reasoning or clarification but granted the emergency notion from the Trump […]

A green piggy bank, visual representation of 'Conscious Capitalism' Credits: Generated with AI Interview At first glance, the phrase "conscious capitalism" may come across as somewhat of an oxymoron. A notion that has been floated in many circles since the early 2010s (coined by the co-founders of the Conscious Capitalism movement, Raj Sisodia and John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods Market), it's a philosophy that encapsulates a different way of thinking about capitalism and business, […]

Gant Regent Street store. Credits: Gant. In Pictures American sportswear brand Gant has unveiled a new retail concept at its reopened Regent Street store in London. The 588 square metre flagship store “represents a key milestone in the brand’s global retail investments in the UK and worldwide”, a press release stated. The retail space intends to reflect a “refined version” of Gant’s retail concept, incorporating elements of its “heritage and future vision” over its two […]

Andam 2025 Finalists Credits: Andam The 35th edition of the ANDAM Fashion Awards competition has unveiled its eleven finalists for 2025. The five nominees for the Grand Prize and the Special Prize are Alain Paul, Egonlab, Meryll Rogge, Willy Chavarria and Zomer, while six finalists have been selected for the Pierre Bergé and Fashion Accessories prizes. ANDAM president Sidney Toledano, together with both permanent and guest 2025 jury members, will now deliberate and chose the winners from […]

Maria Grazia Chiuri Dior SS23. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Opinion With Maria Grazia Chiuri's departure from Dior now official, new appointments are anticipated. It seems as though all that is missing is the station master's whistle and the call of “all aboard” to begin this latest journey towards a new creative direction in luxury fashion. We are witnessing a continuous reshuffling of creative directors; only a few weeks ago, news broke that Pierpaolo Piccioli, after years at the […]

Shein packages. Credits: JOAO LUIZ BULCAO / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Shein is seemingly changing course. The Chinese fast fashion giant is believed to now be looking to Hong Kong for its initial public offering (IPO) after plans to list in London grinded to a halt. According to sources for Reuters, Shein has turned to Hong Kong after it failed to get Chinese regulators to approve of its London Stock Exchange plans. While one source said the e-tailer is planning to file a draft […]

Credits: LIM College Facebook LIM College, a New York fashion and lifestyle institute, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Japan Educational Foundation (JEF). The deal is pending approvals from higher education regulators. Through LIM, JEF is expanding its portfolio currently consisting of four universities, one online university and nine professional training colleges in Japan, as well as two Parisian educational institutions, one being French fashion school ESMOD. No changes are […]

Nike flagship store. Credits: Nike. The chief innovation officer of Nike is set to retire. John Hoke, who has been with the sportswear giant for over 30 years, is reportedly stepping down from his role. This is according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg, which said Hoke will remain with the company through October to complete some ongoing projects. A spokesperson for Nike confirmed Hoke’s retirement in a statement to WWD, but declined further comment. Hoke stepped into the role of […]

Hudson's Bay store in Toronto, Canada Credits: Pexels by Jay Randhawa Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay is believed to be laying off 8,347 employees as it comes close to finalising its store closures. According to documents seen by Reuters, around 89 percent of the company’s workforce will be laid off once it concludes its liquidation sale and store closures this Sunday, June 1. Among the remaining 1,017 employees, 899 are anticipated to be cut by June 15 when distribution centres are […]

Credits: adidas Originals x Glastonbury Festival adidas and Glastonbury Festival join forces in a bold collaboration that blends adidas’ iconic sportswear with the creative spirit of the world’s most beloved music festival. The result is a limited-edition adidas Originals x Glastonbury Festival football shirt — a tribute not only to football’s lasting cultural imprint and close relationship to music, but a wearable homage to the heart and soul of the Glastonbury experience, where retro […]

Foot Locker store. Credits: Foot Locker. Foot Locker enacted a series of global store closures in the first quarter ended May 3, 2025, as it swung into a loss amid declining sales. The company, which earlier this month announced it was to be acquired by US sports retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods, said that it closed 56 stores over the reported period. These included locations in South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Greece and Romania. Notably, for the latter two regions, Foot Locker sold its […]

Paul & Shark Junior collection Credits: Paul & Shark Paul & Shark is now also catering to younger audiences with its first kidswear collection. The Italian brand launched its first junior collection for children aged four to 16, Paul & Shark announced on Friday, May 30, 2025. Created in partnership with kidswear specialist Altana Società Benefit, the collection debuted for the SS26 season. This expansion of the product range is part of the company's comprehensive expansion […]

A Gerry Weber store. Credits: Gerry Weber International AG German fashion brand Gerry Weber has found a new home. The international brand rights have been taken over by the Spanish Victrix Group, owner of the Punt Roma brand, the groups confirmed upon FashionUnited's inquiries. The news was already confirmed in a press release about the relaunch of Gerry Weber's Dutch stores. “In addition to the brand rights [the new Spanish owner, ed.] has also taken over a number of designers responsible […]

Victoria's Secret store. Credits: Victoria's Secret / Lagardere Victoria’s Secret seems to have been the next target in a growing list of fashion companies facing online attacks. The lingerie brand confirmed that it was tackling a "security incident” that led it to take down its US website and “some in store services as precaution”. While the website is now back online, in a post on Instagram the company said it had “identified and [was] taking steps to address a security […]

Carla Murphy Credits: Dr. Martens Footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced the appointment of Carla Murphy as its new chief brand officer (CBO), effective July 1, 2025. Murphy will be based in London and will assume responsibility for leading the company’s global brand organization, driving its brand strategy, vision, and creative direction. Her extensive remit will encompass global product, strategy, marketing, and sustainability divisions. She will join Dr. Martens’ global leadership […]

Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills Facade Credits: Peter Christiansen Valli for Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Global, the newly formed retail group comprising Saks and Neiman Marcus, has announced that it has secured 350 million dollars of financing commitments from SLR Credit Solutions. This reflects progress against its previously announced measures to strengthen its balance sheet, the company said in a release. Anticipated the close on or before June 30, the commitments, subject to customary […]

Credits: Magnum Opus As consumers increasingly seek meaning, creativity, and storytelling in their products, a new boutique fashion brand is answering the call, by turning fine art into fashion. Magnum Opus is an emerging label that blends cultural heritage with contemporary design, redefining the relationship between apparel and artistry. Magnus Opus introduces a premium, conversation-starting collection of garments that aims to fuse high-quality streetwear with iconic artistic heritage. For […]

Rockport Credits: Authentic Brands Group US footwear brand Rockport is set to enter the UK and Ireland through a new deal between its parent company Authentic Brands Group and distribution firm Chapters brand Group. Through the agreement, Chapters will distribute Rockport men’s and women’s footwear across the two regions. In a release, Chapters’ managing director, Graeme Nichol, said there was “a clear demand for footwear that combines everyday functionality with thoughtful design and […]

Asda's new George concept store Credits: Asda Asda provided an update on its first-quarter trading performance, highlighting a standout performance from its George fashion brand. While overall revenue for the period ending March 31, 2025, saw a 5.9 percent year-on-year decrease to 5 billion pounds (excluding fuel), George at Asda delivered exceptionally strong results, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.5 percent. This growth meant George outperformed the broader fashion market by a […]

Sports Direct store. Credits: Frasers Group British fashion giant Frasers Group has taken over XXL ASA after its largest shareholder divested its shares. The news comes on the back of the Norwegian sporting goods retailer announcing that it is in need of short-term liquidity “in order not to breach its financial covenants”. Frasers, which had been pursuing a takeover of XXL since 2024, has now received the necessary acceptances for its mandatory offer of the company that will result in […]

Shein's Singapore office. Credits: Shein. Shein has increased the number of product safety tests it carries out, the company stated in a press release. This appeared to be a direct response to the criticism the EU previously levelled at the Chinese e-tailer. The EU reported that Shein was violating consumer rights, including in the area of product safety. The Chinese giant reported that it planned to carry out 2.5 million product safety tests this year. This was a 25 percent increase compared […]

Zalando lanceert AI-assistentie in alle markten en breidt ‘Trend Spotter’ uit naar vier modehoofdsteden Credits: Zalando Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers' likes, let them virtually try clothes on, hunt for deals and even place orders. The rise of virtual personal shoppers springs from generative artificial intelligence (AI) being put to work in "agents" specializing in specific tasks and given autonomy to complete them independently. […]

Movado Credits: Catherine Rose Boutique, Dallas TX via Facebook Movado Group, Inc. financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ended April 30, 2025, revealed a slight dip in net sales amidst a challenging retail landscape. The company recorded net sales of 131.8 million dollars, a 1.9 percent versus the prior-year period. Looking forward, the company has opted not to provide a fiscal 2026 outlook at this time, citing current economic uncertainty and the unpredictable impact of […]

Gap-Store Credits: Gap Inc. Apparel retailer Gap Inc., parent to Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, announced net sales of 3.5 billion dollars, a 2 percent increase for its first quarter ended May 3, 2025. Comparable sales also rose by 2 percent year-over-year. Online sales increased 6 percent and represented 39 percent of total net sales, while store sales remained flat. The company's profitability also saw improvement. Gross margin expanded by 60 basis points to 41.8 percent, […]

Prada Eyewear "The Sound of Prada", Berlin Credits: Courtesy Prada Eyewear In a fusion of fashion, music, and urban culture, Prada deepened its cultural investment with the latest instalment of The Sound of Prada—a branded experience rooted in global creativity—staged in Berlin this week. Anchored by the Prada Eyewear division, the event reaffirms the Italian luxury house’s ongoing ambition to remain not just a purveyor of style but a cultivator of cultural influence. Held at the […]

Xero Shoes Credits: Unify Brand Partnerships Unify Brand Partnerships, one of the UK’s leading distributors of premium lifestyle and activewear brands, has announced two new additions to its growing portfolio, securing UK distribution rights for Jason Markk and Xero Shoes. The deals mark a significant expansion of Unify’s influence in the high-growth sneaker care and barefoot footwear sectors, respectively. The partnerships reinforce Unify’s status as a gateway for globally relevant […]

Hailey Bieber, Fila x Hailey collection Credits: Fila by Harley Weir E.l.f. Beauty, the publicly listed U.S. cosmetics company, has signed a 1 billion dollar agreement to acquire Rhode, the direct-to-consumer skincare brand founded by model and influencer Hailey Bieber. The deal marks a major push by e.l.f. into the prestige skincare space and reflects the brand’s ambitions to expand into new retail channels, including Sephora, and to deepen its presence in international markets. The […]

Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior FW22 Haute Couture Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight After months of mounting speculation, Maria Grazia Chiuri is officially stepping down as artistic director of Dior, bringing to a close a near decade tenure marked by bold feminist messaging, high commercial success, and a redefinition of the house’s modern woman. The departure clears the path for the anticipated appointment of Jonathan Anderson, the previous creative force behind Loewe and namesake label JW […]

Bottega Veneta "Craft is our Language" campaign Credits: Bottega Veneta With September’s Milan Fashion Week many months away, the fashion industry is closely watching Bottega Veneta, where newly appointed creative director Louise Trotter is poised to unveil her first collection. While Trotter has remained out of the public eye since her appointment, which began end of January, the house has maintained momentum with a campaign celebrating its most enduring symbol: the iconic Intrecciato […]

A Michael Kors boutique in Vienna Image: Michael Kors. The US fashion group Capri Holdings Limited also suffered significant sales losses in the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. In addition, the group reported a significantly higher loss. However, the figures, which the company published on Wednesday, were not quite as bad as analysts had expected in the run-up. The current quarterly report still includes the results of the Versace brand, the acquisition of which by the Italian […]

Human Made for Minor Figures collaborative capsule collection Credits: Minor Figures Human Made, the lifestyle brand from Japanese designer, DJ, and entrepreneur Nigo, has parted with internationally known plant-based milk alternative label Minor Figures to create a limited-edition, collaborative capsule collection. Marking the first-ever brand collaboration from Minor Figures, the partnership is the result of an “organic and authentic mutual appreciation”, as Nigo himself has been a fan […]

Hermès store. Credits: Unsplash. Luxury group Hermès has started work on the Beyrand factory, a subsidiary of the group since 2017. The site will open in 2027, in Couzeix, France (Haute-Vienne), and will be dedicated to tableware. In approximately two years, 300 people will come to work in the town of Couzeix. They will be working at the new Beyrand factory. Among the technical specialities of the site, employees will be recruited to work on the printing of chromes and the application of […]

A store of Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles Image: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. The US clothing company Abercrombie & Fitch Co. was able to significantly increase its sales in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, but had to accept a drop in profits. Although the current figures, which the company presented on Wednesday, exceeded expectations, the management lowered its earnings forecasts for the year as a whole. Hollister brand boosts sales performance In the first […]

Der Flagship-Store von Adidas in Las Vegas Credits: Bild: Adidas Adidas has confirmed a cybersecurity breach in which unauthorized actors accessed personal data belonging to customers who had previously contacted the company's customer service. The compromised information primarily includes names, phone numbers, and email addresses. The sportswear giant emphasized that no passwords, credit card details, or other payment-related data were affected. The breach occurred through a third-party […]

A member of staff at the Carloway Mill processes and prepares rolls of Harris Tweed the Carloway Mill workshop, in Carloway, Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, northern Scotland, on April 30, 2025. Credits: ANDY BUCHANANAFP "When you see tweed on the runway, you don't expect it to come from here," joked 38-year-old former banker Alexander MacLeod as he set up his loom in a converted barn on the shores of a Scottish loch. MacLeod became a weaver two years ago, joining residents on the […]

Hideaki Shikama Credits: Pitti Immagine Pitti Uomo is deepening its collaboration with the Japan Fashion Week Organization and presenting the brand Children of the Discordance. The Florentine menswear trade fair aims to “highlight the most innovative creative research on the international scene” at its upcoming edition, trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine announced on Wednesday. As such, Japanese designer Hideaki Shikama’s brand will host a catwalk show on Tuesday, June 17 during Pitti […]

Textile-to-textile recycling. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited The EU-funded T-REX (Textile Recycling Excellence) project successfully completed its innovation programme after three years of collaboration with 13 organisations, including Fashion for Good and Adidas. In a press release, the consortium presented a comprehensive blueprint to scale up textile-to-textile recycling (T2T) in Europe. It included an overview per phase of the process, from clothing […]

Umbro x Stine Goya Credits: Courtesy Stine Goya A new collaboration merging sportswear and contemporary fashion, Danish label Stine Goya has unveiled a capsule collaboration with British athletic brand Umbro. Launching May 28, the limited-edition drop reimagines vintage football silhouettes through a distinctly feminine lens—timed to capitalise on the growing cultural relevance and commercial momentum of women’s sport. The partnership is more than just a design exercise. It’s a signal of […]

Ruth Oberrauch, founder of LaMunt. Credits: LaMunt Interview The order season in the outdoor industry has begun. How are retailers orienting themselves? What products are they looking for? The Austrian-based womenswear label LaMunt focuses on a balance of function, lifestyle and sustainability. The outdoor label LaMunt was founded in 2020 to offer functional and stylish mountaineering and outdoor clothing by women, for women. Numerous retailers now carry LaMunt, which, like the Salewa and […]

Credits: The North Face Outdoor brand The North Face is partnering with aftersales technology firm Prolong to scale its product repair services across the UK. This initiative, in collaboration with their existing care and repair provider ACS Clothing Ltd, focuses on creating a more digital and customer-friendly post-purchase experience. The new system aims to simplify the repair process and improve access to services for products no longer under warranty. Marta Pellegrino, Senior […]

Rag & Bone in Amsterdam. Credits: Rag & Bone Rag & Bone is opening its first German flagship store in Düsseldorf. Only at the beginning of April, the US brand announced the opening of its first location on mainland Europe in Amsterdam. Now, the second EU store is already following in the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rag & Bone announced on Tuesday on the career network Linkedin. “With our second EU opening this year, Düsseldorf marks a significant milestone,” the […]

Interview Pet fashion designer Anthony Rubio among his couture creations for the Pet Gala. Credits: Chia-Ta Tsai A twist, a turn, a rainbow of glittering sequins followed by a flash of camera lights. A smile and then … a bark. Wait, what, a bark? Yes, because the model is a dog! A debonair chihuahua in a top hat. This is the annual Pet Gala in New York City, brain child of pet couturier extraordinaire, the designer who coined the term - Anthony Rubio. Those who now think of bored […]

Interview Michaël Azoulay, founder of American Vintage. Credits: Photographer: Nicholai Fischer Intensifying its presence and asserting its position to better face competition from ready-to-wear giants is the mantra of French fashion brand American Vintage, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This anniversary is marked by growth, an exception at a time when many brands in the sector are experiencing serious difficulties. Building on this success (turnover of nearly 200 […]

Clarks icons Credits: Clarks British heritage footwear brand Clarks has marked its bicentenary with a strategic return to Leeds city centre, opening a new flagship store at the city’s premier shopping destination, Trinity Leeds. The move signals a renewed retail push for the Somerset-based company, as it seeks to reaffirm its presence on high streets across the UK amidst a period of shifting consumer habits and cautious optimism in the retail sector. The new store—positioned within one of […]

Fashion label 9dcc, which combined physical clothing with NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain, is ceasing operations at the end of May. Credits: Aldo Carerra for 9dcc Fashion label 9dcc, which combines physical clothing with NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain, is ceasing operations at the end of May. This was announced yesterday by founder Gmoney, an anonymous creator and collaborator in the NFT world, via the platform X (formerly Twitter). Since its launch in 2022, the brand gained recognition with […]

A Shein package Credits: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited Shein, the global ultra-fast fashion behemoth known for releasing thousands of new styles weekly at rock-bottom prices, announced this week that its climate targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The retailer has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with interim targets that include a 42 percent reduction in direct emissions (Scope 1 & 2) and a 25 percent reduction […]

Dior Cruise 2026 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In a moment layered with symbolism and theatrical intent, Maria Grazia Chiuri unveiled what is widely expected to be her final collection for Dior, choosing Rome — a city steeped in history, mythology, and personal resonance — to host the Maison’s Cruise 2025 presentation. The setting: Villa Albani Torlonia, a baroque sanctuary housing one of Europe’s most revered private collections of Greco-Roman antiquities. The message was clear […]

Credits: Photo by Cash Macanaya on Unsplash In today’s fast-paced fashion world, keeping shelves stocked efficiently without overstocking is a high-stakes balancing act. That's where Chainbalance AI steps in —revolutionizing replenishment with precision, intelligence, and full transparency. What is Chainbalance AI? Chainbalance AI is a cutting-edge AI-model for Smart Replenishment. It moves beyond static 1-to-1 replenishment and even beyond our dynamic replenishment solution, using […]

Plastic pollution Credits: AI image generated by FashionUnited A recent study by environmental advocacy group Toxics Link, in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund, has raised concerns over the presence of hazardous chemicals in India's textile industry. The report highlights the widespread use of nonylphenol and its ethoxylates (NPEs) in textile manufacturing processes, substances known for their endocrine-disrupting properties and environmental persistence. The research involved […]

Gucci Tennis Shoe Credits: Gucci As anticipation builds around Demna’s first official move at Gucci following Balenciaga’s upcoming haute couture show in July, the Florentine fashion house is not standing idle. In a strategic volley of image-making and market positioning, Gucci has unveiled its latest campaign, “Gucci Tennis,” a sun-drenched homage to the sport’s 1970s heyday — and a calculated push into the lifestyle-meets-performance space where luxury brands are increasingly […]

President Donald J. Trump during the presentation of the new United States tariff policies, on April 2, 2025 at the White House, Washington D.C. (USA). Credits: Official White House Photo, by Abe McNatt. President Donald Trump has stressed that his US tariff policies, impacting global trade and supply chains across several industries and financial markets, are intended to encourage and support domestic manufacturing of advanced technology and defense equipment, not consumer goods like t-shirts […]

Psycho Bunny 100th store in Quebec City Credits: Psycho Bunny Montreal-based menswear brand Psycho Bunny has signed a multi-year global partnership deal with former world No. 1 and US Open champion Andy Roddick as a brand ambassador. The move sees Psycho Bunny continuing to build its presence within the sport, and comes months after the brand signed Australian-born tennis player Alexei Popyrin as its first on-court tennis ambassador. In his new role, the iconic American tennis player will also […]

Minister Adolfo Urso at the headquarters of La Perla Credits: Mimit The wait is over for La Perla. As the Italian Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (Mimit) announced today, an industrial investor has been found for the Italian lingerie label. This investor is expected to secure production and jobs, leading the heritage brand into a new future. The new industrial player, along with the associated industrial plan, will be presented to Mimit, the trade unions, and local authorities on June […]

Dr. Martens has named Paul Zadoff as its new president of the Americas. Credits: Dr. Martens. Footwear brand Dr. Martens has named Paul Zadoff as its new president of the Americas, a position he will take up from the beginning of June 2025. In the role, Zadoff will be responsible for leading the regional team in pushing performance, growth and profitability across the Americas business. He will report to CEO Ije Nwokorie. Zadoff joins Dr. Martens from eyewear brand Caddis, where for two […]

Credits: Marks and Spencer British department store Marks & Spencer has appointed Thinus Keeve to the newly created role of retail director. Keeve will take up the position from June 6, after which he will report to operations director Sacha Berendij. Keeve is relocating to the UK from Australia, where he had served in a number of senior roles at various companies. He most recently held the position of chief executive officer and managing director of beauty company BWX, which he took up […]

SS25 imagery (not the SS26 collection) Credits: Urban Classics For Spring/Summer 2026, Urban Classics returns with a globally inspired collection that reinforces its position at the heart of the contemporary streetwear scene. True to its mantra, Quality. Authentic. Street, the brand fuses hip-hop culture, skate influences, and urban streetlife into a cohesive wardrobe designed for today’s young, trend-conscious generation. The creative direction is anchored in the evolving narratives of […]

Bloobloom campaign imagery. Credits: Bloobloom. Bloobloom has announced the closing of a three million pound follow-on funding round which it said it would use to aid the roll out of European stores. The British eyewear brand also noted that it had its eyes on expanding its online presence in the US. The funding was led by Pembroke VCT, which had initially invested 2.5 million pounds into Bloobloom as part of a 4.8 million pound fundraise in 2022. For this latest round, the venture capital […]

Catwalk show space Credits: Eduardo Maranhão In Pictures Between May 14 and 17, the Ceará Events Centre in Fortaleza hosted the 2025 edition of the DFB Festival. With Claudio Silveira as the event's creator and director, and Helena Silveira as executive director, the festival brought together original designers and brands in catwalk shows, talks and discussion panels. There were also stands and an exhibition featuring fashion and homeware brands, with the aim of encouraging reflection on the […]

Tala Carnaby Street store in London Credits: Tala Interview British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar store on London's Carnaby Street on May 24, to act as an extension of the brand’s online and social media presence. “This store is the greatest reflection of the brand that we’ve created to date, aesthetically and in a visual environment,” Morgan Fowles, chief executive of Tala told FashionUnited during a preview of […]