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In Pictures Models over 50/main image Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In recent runway seasons, 100 percent of the top 20 global luxury brands integrated models over 50 into their rosters, with Bottega Veneta and Tom Ford routinely casting roughly nine mature models per show. The industry is moving past the novelty of the short-lived Hollywood celebrity cameo and returning to its roots: the seasoned, professional model. A defining shift occurred in late January 2026, when Creative […]

Glenn Martens at the Diesel autumn/winter 2026 ready-to-wear show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Glenn Martens is departing from Diesel. The brand announced the news in a statement today. Martens' final show for Diesel to take place in Milan on September 22, 2026 "Diesel today announces the conclusion of Glenn Martens' tenure as the brand's creative director, following the presentation of the spring/summer 2027 collection. Martens' final show for Diesel will take place in Milan on […]

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Credits: Mr Marvis Dutch menswear brand MR Marvis has entered a long-term partnership with WWF-NL, the Dutch arm of the World Wide Fund for Nature, to support the conservation of snow leopards in Mongolia. The B Corp-certified brand is opening the partnership with a financial contribution of 100,000 euros in 2026, aimed at protecting the roughly 1,000 snow leopards left in the wild and restoring the ecosystems they depend on. The partnership is centred on Mongolia, which produces an estimated […]

Credits: Hollister Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that American retailer Hollister, a brand of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., has signed for its debut outlet store in the South West, at Gloucester Quays. The 8,000 sq ft unit sits on High Orchard Street, next to the outlet mall's main entrance and opposite Sostrene Grene and All Saints. Hollister offers apparel, accessories and fragrance for men and women, along with seasonal collections at outlet prices. The brand's arrival adds to an […]

Credits: TJ Maxx The TJX Companies has elected Craig A. Pintoff to its board of directors, effective immediately, the off-price retailer said on Thursday. Pintoff is executive vice president and chief administrative officer at United Rentals, the equipment rental group, where he oversees human resources, legal, safety and environmental functions, and provides strategic oversight of the company's charitable foundation. He joined United Rentals in 2003 and has held a series of leadership roles […]

Credits: e-SCM As supply chains become more interconnected, companies are increasingly looking beyond individual logistics tools to gain greater visibility and control across their operations. This shift will be among the topics in focus at Logistik & Transport 2026, taking place on 3 and 4 November at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg. The event, one of the Nordic region’s leading meeting places for transport and logistics professionals, will bring together more […]

Credits: e-SCM MyTower and e-SCM Solutions are hosting a webinar dedicated to one of the key challenges facing Nordic industrial supply chains: moving from visibility to effective operational control. Titled “From Visibility to Operational Control: Managing Complex Supply Chains Across the Nordics”, the online session will take place on Tuesday, October 13 at 11:00 A.M. CEST and will be presented in English. The webinar is designed for supply chain, operations, purchasing, transport, […]

Credits: Renell Medrano, Calvin Klein American fashion brand Calvin Klein, founded in New York in 1968, has unveiled the third chapter of its Fall 2026 'Feel The Fit' denim campaign, featuring global brand ambassador Jung Kook of South Korean group BTS. The campaign is built around the confidence that comes from a well-fitting pair of jeans, with Jung Kook bringing his own style and energy to Calvin Klein's denim. Credits: Renell Medrano, Calvin Klein "After working with Calvin Klein […]

Stetson x The Great. collaboration Credits: Stetson In Pictures Stetson and The Great. have released a second collaborative collection, following the spring debut that marked the hat maker's most visible push into women's apparel. The fall range shifts the palette from the first drop's sun-bleached creams, chambray blues and embroidered neutrals into deep navy, maroon, black and tobacco. Floral embroidery is replaced by soutache trim and heavy textured lace. The belt assortment, which anchored […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion posted a modest gain last week, once again led by its store channel, with a strong rise in high street footfall supporting in-store trade. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +1.33%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — though against an easy +0.73% base a year earlier, making for a softer comparison than the summer's demanding comps.

Hermès store. Credits: Unsplash. On Thursday, Reuters published an investigation that brought new information to light in one of the luxury sector's most high-profile cases: the acquisition of Hermès shares by the LVMH group. According to the news agency, LVMH made a confidential agreement in 2002 with Éric Freymond, who was the wealth manager for Nicolas Puech, one of the heirs to the house of Hermès.

Credits: FashionUnited ai Consumer optimism about AI in holiday shopping has fallen, but confidence holds up when the technology is applied to narrow, practical tasks, according to research published by Sinch.

Credits: Istituto Marangoni, one of the world’s leading institutions in fashion, design, and luxury education, brings its global perspective to Jeddah for the first time through an exclusive masterclass hosted by the Consulate General of Italy. (Supplied) Istituto Marangoni has expanded its engagement in Saudi Arabia with a fashion and luxury masterclass in Jeddah, marking the Italian institution’s first event in the city. The session was hosted by the Consulate General of Italy at the […]

J.M. Weston x Balenciaga Credits: Balenciaga Balenciaga has collaborated with J.M. Weston on a range of oxfords introduced within ClairObscur, the winter 26 collection designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli. The partnership produces brogue, d'Orsay, loafer and mule styles in what the house describes as soft, form-fitting calf and Nappa leather, combining signatures from both maisons in what it calls an evocative, hybrid approach. The lace-up perforated wingtip brogue, offered in men's and women's […]

NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe September 2026 Credits: F. Julienne Report From visitor profiles to the solutions on display, NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe aims to position the Parisian trade show within a global retail ecosystem, while asserting its unique European identity and technological focus. The NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe trade show is running until Thursday, September 17 at Porte de Versailles. It is the result of a partnership between the National Retail Federation (NRF), the […]

Image for illustration. Credits: Texfor. The UK Fashion and Textile Association’s (UKFT) Sustainability Conference returns to London on September 23, where fashion and textile businesses, innovators and sustainability specialists will convene to examine how new technologies can move from development into commercial use. This year’s theme, 'Progress in Practice', focuses on a key industry challenge: turning sustainability innovation into solutions that can be adopted across supply chains. […]

Debenhams showcase at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week UK online platform Debenhams Group has announced a series of leadership changes to its board of directors, effective immediately, as the company transitions from its operational turnaround phase toward rebuilding equity value. Iain McDonald has been reappointed to the board as non-executive chair. McDonald previously served as a board member between June 2017 and February 2026. He brings significant capital markets […]

Spinnova to acquire Tearfil Credits: Spinnova via Facebook Finnish materials technology company Spinnova has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Portuguese yarn spinning company Tearfil – Indústria Têxtil (Tearfil) and its shareholders regarding the potential acquisition of all shares in the business.

NYFW SS27 Fringe Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As NYFW SS27 concludes and the fashion spotlight shifts to London, a clear picture is emerging of the key trends that defined New York. In the wake of the fur ban, designers are turning to fringe to deliver the three-dimensional depth, movement and tactile luxury that fur once provided. From raw, shredded hems to sleek, architectural strands of silk and fiber-optic threads, fringe is being reimagined in increasingly sophisticated ways. […]

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Anima MCM x Luar leather drawstring Credits: Andy Martinez MCM and New York-based label Luar have collaborated on a bag unveiled during New York Fashion Week in celebration of MCM's 50th anniversary. The style, named the Anima MCM x Luar Leather Drawstring, was unveiled during Luar's spring/summer 2027 show earlier this week. Luar founder Raul Lopez combined elements from six bag models from the MCM archive to create the silhouette. The collection is set to be available online and in select […]

Polimoda business week Credits: Polimoda, ph. Marco Gualtieri Texas Christian University (TCU) has established a new partnership with Florence-based fashion school Polimoda, giving TCU fashion merchandising students the opportunity to study in Italy from spring 2027. The semester programme will offer students a choice between Fashion Design & Business and Fashion Design & Crafts, combining TCU’s merchandising and business-focused education with Polimoda’s creative and […]

Credits: Superdry British fashion brand Superdry & Co is opening a new store at Derbion, a shopping and leisure destination in Derby, England, after signing a 10-year lease for a 3,576-square-foot unit. The store will introduce the brand's recently refreshed identity to the city, built around a lighter, brighter format and its signature preppy style. Founded in the UK in 2003, Superdry & Co unveiled a major rebrand last year. The new store will stock womenswear and menswear from its […]

Ebay HQ in Berlin Credits: Ebay eBay's UK arm is offering up to 200,000 pounds in grants to support young entrepreneurs and help established sellers create opportunities for young people.

Watches. Credits: LumenSoft Technologies via Unsplash. Zurich - Swiss watch exports climbed 9.1 percent in August to 1.78 billion Swiss francs, driven mainly by China and Japan, which offset a sharp decline towards the US, the watchmaking federation announced on Thursday.

Credits: Marc Cain German fashion brand Marc Cain has launched its own app for iOS and Android, extending its digital brand presence beyond its online shop and social channels. The app combines shopping with personalised styling services. The app offers individual product recommendations and styling inspiration, and integrates the recently introduced Marc Cain Member Card, allowing users to access loyalty programme benefits directly from their phone. Marc Cain said the launch supports its […]

Interview Wear the Change Susty Club runway, Manchester Fashion Week. Credits: Jody Hartley. While globally renowned fashion weeks kick off their SS27 showcases, regional UK events are turning the spotlight toward local issues. Manchester Fashion Week (MFW) is leading this effort. Originally launched in 2011, the event went on a decade-long hiatus before returning under new ownership in 2025. Its most ambitious iteration yet took place from September 9 to 12, 2026, expanding across 12 […]

Express reissues '90s and Y2K styles from its own and Structure's archives Credits: Express In Pictures Express has launched Express Archives, a capsule drawn from the design vaults of Express and Structure, its former menswear brand. The collection reissues styles first introduced in the 1990s and early 2000s, keeping the original silhouettes, colours and details. "Express Archives gave us the opportunity to revisit a defining chapter in our design history—including Structure, our former […]

Wax London introduces Japanese selvedge denim in first partnership with Kaihara and Johnbull Credits: Wax London In Pictures Wax London has added Japanese selvedge denim to its range for the first time, working with two mills in the country's denim heartland. The collection launched on Tuesday, ahead of London Fashion Week. Wax London x Kaihara x Johnbull Credits: Wax London For the made-in-Japan garment, Wax partnered with Kaihara Denim in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, which produced the […]

Francisco Lindor and New Balance unveil update to the Lindor v3. Credits: New Balance New Balance has filed a trademark infringement suit against two US subsidiaries of French sporting goods retailer Decathlon, alleging that a logo used on Kiprun running shoes is confusingly similar to its own "N" mark.

Hermes store in Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Credits: Falic Group. French luxury house Hermès has released a new installment in its 13-episode video series, offering fashion professionals and students an inside look at the daily operations and internal culture of the heritage brand. The latest episode centers on the strategic responsibilities of the company's store and department managers. Featuring insights from retail leaders Eleonora, Hugo, Jackie, and Jihye, the short film […]

Credits: Redress German designer Jon Liesenfeld has won the 2026 Redress Design Award, an international competition focused on circular and sustainable fashion design. He was selected as the first-prize winner from eight finalists representing Germany, Hong Kong, mainland China, the UK, Austria and Israel. The finalists presented collections developed using discarded and surplus materials, including unwanted garments, factory surplus, excess new stock and furnishings waste. The competition […]

Credits: Farfetch French couture house Givenchy, owned by LVMH, and global luxury platform Farfetch have announced a new partnership bringing Givenchy's collections directly onto Farfetch's website and app. The new e-concession is set to open on September 21, 2026, starting with the house's autumn/winter 2026 collection. Through the partnership, Givenchy will sell directly to Farfetch's customer base, which the platform says spans more than 190 countries. The assortment will include womenswear […]

Credits: Angelo Penetta French fashion house Dior presents 'Dior Alps', a winter collection reimagined by creative director Jonathan Anderson. The range revisits several of the house's codes, built around performance, soft textures and playful details designed to accompany a day in the mountains. New prints run through the collection: the 'Dior d'Hiver' motif brings snow-covered landscapes, chalets and skiers to bags and knitwear, while 'Dior Snow' lake motifs appear on the Dior Book Tote, […]

Credits: FIRE Pricing in fashion wholesale is rarely simple. Different markets have different price lists. Key accounts have negotiated conditions. Discount structures vary by region. Currencies fluctuate. Promotions appear mid-season. Reorders may follow different rules. In theory, ERP systems manage pricing. In reality, pricing often becomes one of the most fragmented and difficult parts of wholesale operations. The result is hidden complexity that affects sales teams, buyers and […]

Credit: ARMEDANGELS Cara Delevingne is considered a rule-breaker, while Armedangels sees itself as a label that consistently challenges industry conventions. The two come together in the new campaign. The Cologne-based fashion label has unveiled the British actress, model and musician as the face of its autumn/winter 2026 DETOXDENIM collection. Titled “Never the Expected”, the campaign shows Delevingne in the fictional DETOXDENIM Lab. She takes command, turns familiar ideas of denim on […]

Tesco expands F&F online with 400 new styles. Credits: Tesco. British supermarket giant Tesco is expanding its F&F fashion offer online, adding 400 new styles, more sizes and online-exclusive ranges to build on the performance of its recently launched digital platform.

Credits: Prada Italian luxury house Prada has opened Prada Galleria, an eight-floor complex spanning retail, hospitality, art and history in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the 19th-century shopping arcade that has housed Fratelli Prada since 1913. The project connects two sides of the arcade's central octagon through a new underground passage. Overseen by Miuccia Prada, the complex is built around the idea that Prada's identity takes shape through ongoing dialogue with art, […]

Credits: Lectra French technology group Lectra has launched Apogy, a cloud-based platform that applies agentic artificial intelligence to fashion product development. The company describes it as the first solution to combine AI agents, product data and design processes in a single digital environment, covering the phase between garment design and production. Lectra, known for CAD and PLM platforms including Modaris, ModarisPGS and Gerber AccuMark, said Apogy marks a new stage in a business […]

Credits: Texhibition Istanbul Texhibition Istanbul, the fabric and textile accessories fair, concluded its 10th edition on September 11, 2026, at Istanbul Expo Center. Around 500 exhibitors presented across five halls covering 42,850 square metres, spanning knitted and woven fabrics, denim, prints, artificial leather, yarns, embroidery, lace and technical textiles. The fair drew 15,493 trade visitors, including 2,888 international attendees from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and […]

Credits: White Label Expo The White and Private Label Expo will return to ExCeL London on 11 and 12 November 2026, with organisers expecting around 16,000 attendees. The event is aimed at retailers, brand owners and e-commerce sellers sourcing manufacturing partners, from low-minimum-order-quantity white label products to fully custom private label lines. Organisers say the show comes as UK retailers and online sellers face pressure to compete on price without compromising on quality, citing […]

Mango store in Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Mango. Spanish retail giant Mango is expanding its refreshed loyalty programme, Mango Style Club, into six European markets including the UK amid efforts to build closer relations with consumers during ongoing international growth.

Shell Ad displayed in Bristol that was banned by ASA. Credits: Adfree Cities. Bristol City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to restrict advertising for ultra-fast fashion, as part of broader measures targeting products and services it considers high-polluting.

Guess store in München Credits: Guess GXO Logistics and warehouse robotics provider Exotec have completed the deployment of an Exotec Skypod system at GXO's Venlo facility in the Netherlands, the site that handles fulfilment for Guess across EMEA and Asia. The two companies announced the deployment on Tuesday.

A model presents a creation of Bob Basset brand's collection during the Ukrainian Fashion Week in The Mystetskyi Arsenal National Art and Culture Museum Complex in Kyiv on September 4, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Credits: Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP. In Kyiv's largest art museum, Arina Petrova and her father Serhii busily applied the final touches to their mannequins, anxious that a Russian drone attack could delay her long-awaited debut. The fashion-designing duo from […]

Interview Kelsey Randall x Kurt Geiger collaboration Credits: Kelsey Randall Brooklyn designer Kelsey Randall has launched her first capsule collection with Kurt Geiger, the London-based footwear and accessories brand, marking the start of an ongoing partnership between the two. The first drop, "Brooklyn Baddie Meets London It-Girl", went live on Wednesday during London Fashion Week, and is available on the Kurt Geiger website and in stores. Randall has spent the past decade making […]

Debenhams at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week UK online fashion business Debenhams Group has reported an acceleration in growth for the first half ended August 31, 2026, driven by an expanding marketplace model and improved cost management.

Next unveils its largest UK store with landmark Bluewater opening, designed by Dalziel & Pow Credits: Next UK clothing and homeware retailer Next Group has increased its full year profit before tax guidance by 12 million pounds to 1.26 billion pounds (1.69 billion dollars) following better-than-expected sales growth and operational cost savings.

Mytheresa new logo Credits: Mytheresa Dutch-based digital luxury group LuxExperience B.V. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending June 30, 2026. The platform achieved group net sales of 653.6 million euros (750 million dollars) in the fourth quarter, representing a 7.6 percent increase excluding foreign exchange effects or 6.1 percent on a reported basis. Full year net sales reached 2.5 billion euros, up 3.2 percent excluding foreign exchange impacts.

Michael Kors store in in Vienna (Austria) Credits: Michael Kors Global fashion luxury group Capri Holdings has appointed Catherine So as chief legal and sustainability officer, effective October 19, 2026. So will report directly to John D. Idol, chairman and chief executive officer of Capri Holdings. So joins Capri Holdings from US jewellery brand Tiffany & Co., where she most recently served as senior vice president and general counsel. In that role, she oversaw legal, compliance, […]

Alexandre Arnault Credits: Nike via Business Wire sports giant Nike has appointed Alexandre Arnault to its board of directors, effective immediately. Arnault currently serves as deputy chief executive officer of Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits division of French luxury conglomerate LVMH, a position he has held since February 2025. “Alexandre has earned a reputation for helping iconic global brands evolve, innovate and grow in a changing, complex marketplace,” said Mark Parker, […]

Salomon store in Barcelona Credits: Amer Sports. US brand portfolio group Amer Sports, host of an Investor Day on September 17, 2026, in Annecy, France, has updated its long-term financial algorithm and third quarter 2026 outlook.

Zarina Kanji Credits: Zarina Kanji via LinkedIn Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has appointed Zarina Kanji as director of European direct sourcing, based in London. Kanji announced the appointment through a post on professional network LinkedIn. In her new role, she will lead the direct sourcing of European brands to expand sales to the platform’s active consumer base in China. Her primary category focuses will span fashion, sport, health and beauty. The platform currently reaches more than […]

Venice Film Festival 2026/main image Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The 83rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival took place from September 2 to 12, 2026. Italian lingerie label Intimissimi returned as an official sponsor and outfitted several high-profile models in custom gowns constructed explicitly around visible underpinnings. Models in Intimissimi lingerie looks. Right to left: Stella Maxwell, Alana Lucio, Faretta Radic, Alessandra Ambrosio and Emi Renata. […]

Image for illustrative purposes, created with Google Gemini. Credits: AI Three European retailers — Dutch department store De Bijenkorf, Amsterdam eyewear label Ace & Tate and German online fashion platform About You — disclosed customer data leaks in August. These companies faced the consequences of a cyber incident at logistics service provider Ceva Logistics, even though their own systems were not directly hacked. The case illustrates a risk facing any retailer that outsources part […]

Matt Maddox, president at Authentic Brands Group Credits: Authentic Brands Group Authentic Brands Group is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in early 2027, with CEO Matt Maddox telling Bloomberg that the company is ready to begin the process.

Erdem Moralıoğlu, Matthieu Blazy, Louise Trotter, Sarah Burton. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the nominees for The Fashion Awards 2026, with the ceremony set to take place on November 30 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The shortlist spans established international fashion houses and emerging British talent, with four categories announced: Designer of the Year, British Womenswear Designer of the Year, British Menswear Designer of the […]

Credits: Courtesy of Lee Jeans Authentic Brands Group has named Mexican retail and distribution company Union Group as its strategic operating partner for Lee in Mexico, as it prepares to take control of the denim brand following a planned acquisition, expected to close in the second half of 2026.

Conner Ives SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In recent years, New York Fashion Week has found itself at the centre of growing discussion. Much like other major global fashion weeks, namely London, it has faced ongoing scrutiny regarding commercial viability, brand longevity, and overall industry influence, especially as prominent domestic designers began seeking higher-profile platforms abroad. This season, however, marked a clear turning point. Driven by a surge of high-profile […]

Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody, founding partners of Smuggler. Credits: The Independents Global communications group The Independents announced on Wednesday the integration of Smuggler, an international creative and production studio, into its network. Founded by Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody, the production entity has offices in Los Angeles, New York and London. This move strengthens the group's expertise in strategic communication and event experiences.

Credits: Carhartt American workwear brand Carhartt, founded in Detroit in 1889, is putting renewed focus on its Iconic B01. The pant's design dates back to the 1930s, when it was developed for laborers and farmers. Its signature feature is the 'double front,' a reinforcement made from a second layer of heavy-duty fabric that originated purely from functionality and has since become a recognisable part of the Carhartt look. The current B01's relaxed fit adds extra room through the seat and […]

Credits: Image: Aygin Kolaei for FashionUnited Last academic year, the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA) completed the first edition of a new master's track: Digital Fashion Technology, whose second cohort of students started this month. The track was developed together with AMFI and the associated Fashion Research & Technology research group, and falls under the broader Master Digital Design. The one year master trains design professionals to take a critical look at the […]

Dario Vitale is creative director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani accessories Credits: Armani Group, ph. Jeanette Montgomery Barron Dario Vitale, born in 1983, has been appointed creative director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani accessories with immediate effect, the first to hold this role outside the Armani family. "The appointment of Dario Vitale marks an important milestone for the Armani Group. It is a choice that strengthens our creative organisation and confirms our desire to […]

Credits: Stone Island Stone Island is extending its Ghost line for fall/winter 2026, continuing the trans-seasonal collection's push toward year-round availability. The line draws on brutalist architecture and functional elements of military clothing, built around versatility and a deliberately monochromatic finish that masks the complexity of its construction and colour-matching. A standout piece this season is the 4100062 DAVID-TC, a short down parka made from a star-shaped Japanese […]

Jacquemus boutique in Miami. Credits: Yoann & Marco Independent house Jacquemus is expanding its retail network with the inauguration of a new boutique in the US, located in the Miami Design District, Florida. According to information provided by the brand to FashionUnited, the new space covers 270 square metres over two floors. It was once again designed by the brand's founder, Simon Porte Jacquemus, in collaboration with the architectural firm OMA.

Michael Murray is the new chairman of the supervisory board of Hugo Boss Image: Hugo Boss AG British major shareholder Frasers Group Plc has once again asserted its influence at the Metzingen-based fashion group Hugo Boss AG. On Wednesday, the clothing company announced that Michael Murray was elected as the new chairman of the supervisory board on Tuesday. His predecessor, Stephan Sturm, announced his resignation a few days ago. Murray has been CEO of the Frasers Group since 2022, which has […]

Credits: Chainbalance What does it really cost when in-season decisions come too late? Most merchandising teams already know the answer. They feel it every season, in the overstock that ends up on markdown, in the sell-through that never quite gets there, in the hours spent in Excel trying to keep up with what the floor is telling them. On 9. September 2026, Chainbalance brought that conversation into the open. In our webinar "In-Season. In Control.", Mauricio Warchaftig (CCO, Chainbalance) […]

Sophie Maddaloni, general secretary of the Kering group. Credits: © Carole Bellaiche Luxury group Kering has announced the appointment of Sophie Maddaloni as general secretary, effective immediately from September 15, 2026. Based in Paris, she joins the company's executive committee and will report directly to Jean-Marc Duplaix, in his capacity as chief operating officer. According to a statement sent to FashionUnited, Sophie Maddaloni will be responsible for steering the luxury group's […]

Credits: e-SCM In an international supply chain, data is everywhere. Sales forecasts, technical specifications, supplier orders, logistics information, quality controls, and performance indicators circulate daily between teams and partners. Yet having access to data does not automatically lead to better operational control. When information is scattered across multiple systems or updated at different times, it becomes increasingly difficult to use effectively. Analysis takes longer, risks are […]

Golden Goose store, Taikooli South, Beijing Credits: Golden Goose Italian luxury footwear label Golden Goose Group has recorded a 15 percent revenue increase for the first six months ended June 30, 2026. Net revenues reached 380.4 million euros (439.5 million dollars), driven by momentum in its direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels. Adjusted EBITDA grew 9 percent YoY to 122.9 million euros, maintaining an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.3 percent. Gross margin reached 75.8 percent.

Richard Price Credits: Fabacus; Richard Price US specialty apparel retailer Matalan has confirmed that Richard Price, former managing director of clothing, home and beauty at British retailer Marks & Spencer, is working with the company as an adviser. The appointment comes as the business continues to deliver its transformation and growth strategy. Price brings more than three decades of experience in retail leadership. He previously served as chief executive officer of F&F Clothing, […]

John Mersho and Mike Grimes Credits: JD Sports Fashion UK-based retail giant JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group) has announced senior appointments to drive its growth strategy in North America and strengthen its global brand presence. John Mersho has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the JD fascia in North America. Mersho succeeds John Hall, who retired after a four-decade career in retail. Mersho previously served as chief commercial officer for JD North America since 2025. […]

Nasty Gal Credits: Nasty Gal/Facebook UK-based online platform Debenhams Group, formerly known as Boohoo Group, has completed the sale of the Nasty Gal brand to US-based White Space Group New York, LLC, operating as WSG Brands (WSG). The total cash consideration for the global intellectual property rights of the label amounts to 16 million dollars.

Kirsten Green Credits: Gap Inc. US specialty apparel retailer Gap Inc. has appointed Kirsten Green to its board of directors, effective immediately. Green is the founder and managing partner of US venture capital firm Forerunner. Since launching the firm in 2012, she has led investments in over 100 early-stage to scaling companies, including Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club and Faire. Under her leadership, Forerunner has raised nearly three billion dollars from institutional investors. […]

Exterior of a Tatuum store. Credits: Tatuum. Madrid – The Spanish retail scene continues to attract the attention of international groups and brands. It is now preparing to welcome a new operator: Polish fashion multinational Tatuum. The brand has been pursuing a determined international growth strategy since 2024. This roadmap is set to enter a new chapter with its upcoming entry into Spain.

Brooks Brothers' CEO Ken Ohashi Credits: Brooks Brothers Interview

Mulberry SS18. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The upcoming season of London Fashion Week will usher in a period of newness. New leadership has taken the helm, a new strategy is underway, and new, or in some cases returning, names on the schedule have tongues wagging. Taking place September 17 to 21, the latest edition will also most notably arrive under the British Fashion Council’s newly introduced ‘BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth’ strategy, which intends to position LFW as a […]

Credits: GUESS American brand Guess has presented its fall 2026 campaign, featuring Hyunjin, a member of k-pop group Stray Kids, as global ambassador. The campaign returns to the brand's Californian roots, where Guess was founded in 1981. Credits: GUESS Shot against backdrops inspired by California's roads, from a classic gas station to vintage cars, the campaign plays on the contrast between daytime and nighttime scenes. Hyunjin wears washed denim pieces, workwear-inspired jackets, […]

Old Navy Sport Credits: Old Navy Sport Old Navy is making a bigger move into activewear with the launch of Old Navy Sport, a new sub-brand designed to give the retailer’s growing category a distinct identity.

Ralph Lauren S/S 2027 Credits: Launchmetrics Ralph Lauren Corporation said on Tuesday that it cut absolute greenhouse-gas emissions by 42 percent from its fiscal 2020 baseline and increased global financial support for cancer-related organizations by 14 percent, as part of the first-year update on its Timeless by Design 2030 sustainability strategy.

Credits: Istituto Marangoni Firenze Istituto Marangoni Firenze is exploring the role of fragrance beyond traditional perfumery through two projects connecting students and alumni with the worlds of design, hospitality and sensory experience. At Aquaflor in Florence on September 11, students and alumni contributed to a multimedia installation created around two new fragrances. The project translates the scents’ ingredients and references to India into moving images and sound, offering an […]

Hua Du Credits: The Lycra Company The Lycra Company has appointed Hua Du as its new chief executive officer, effective on Monday. The announcement comes almost six months after the company filed for Chapter 11 in March and exited two months later. Du succeeds Dean Williams, who served as interim chief executive officer and will continue in his role as chief financial officer. “With his extensive technical expertise, operational leadership, and global customer focus, we are confident that Hua […]

David's Bridal x Kynah Credits: David's Bridal Interview Luxury Indian bridalwear has long been difficult to buy in the United States. David's Bridal thinks its scale can change that. On Tuesday, the retailer launched a co-designed 15-piece collection with Kynah. The collection follows the curated launch the two announced in March, and moves the relationship from selection to joint design. The first phase, a gallery of 25 curated Kynah looks, produced a response the retailer had not […]

Gap x A.P.C. Credits: Gap In Pictures Gap has announced a collaboration with A.P.C., comprising a 39-piece autumn collection spanning menswear, womenswear and accessories that goes on sale on Friday. Gap x A.P.C. Credits: Gap Denim anchors the range, drawn from both brands' archives and built around vintage wash techniques. Men's pieces including the denim jacket and relaxed straight jeans use Japanese denim, at 150 and 120 pounds respectively. Women's styles apply Gap's rigid cotton […]

Credits: The LYCRA Company The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing fibre and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, will return to the 65th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress 2026 as a Silver Sponsor. The event takes place from September 16 to 18. Two of its scientists will speak at the leading international forum for fibre innovation, held in Dornbirn, Austria. “From fibre recycling to systemic change – Deploying circular solutions on a global scale” […]

Giorgio Armani and Poldo Dog Couture. Credits: Giulio Rustichelli Italian luxury label Giorgio Armani and Italian brand Poldo Dog Couture, which specializes in dog accessories, have presented their new fall 2026 collection. The line marks the latest chapter in an ongoing collaboration dedicated to dogwear. Since it began, the joint product range has expanded season by season through new colors and patterns, building a wardrobe that now spans several categories of dog accessories. […]

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Mizuno Sportstyle and Han Kjøbenhavn Credits: Mizuno In Pictures Mizuno Sportstyle has partnered with Han Kjøbenhavn on a 10-piece footwear and apparel collection for autumn/winter 2026, launching on Friday through stockists across EMEA and globally. Mizuno x Han Kjøbenhavn Credits: Mizuno The Wave Mujin TL anchors the release at 180 euros. Built on Mizuno's trail-running platform, it uses a crumpled-texture upper for a weathered, industrial surface and a custom-developed Michelin […]

Victoria Beckham founding designer Melanie Walker joins Jigsaw Credits: Jigsaw Jigsaw has appointed Melanie Walker as design director, bringing in a designer who spent nearly a decade building Victoria Beckham's ready-to-wear business to lead product and creative direction through the next phase of its turnaround. The appointment lands a day after the brand reported an 18 percent year-on-year sales increase for spring/summer 2026, covering the six months to July. Store sales rose 11 percent on […]

Mark Weinstein Credits: Target Target has appointed Mark Weinstein as chief marketing and guest experience officer, filling a role it created in February and has been recruiting for externally ever since. Weinstein starts immediately and reports to chief executive Michael Fiddelke. He arrives from Hilton, where he was global chief marketing officer across the group's 28 brands and its Hilton Honors loyalty programme, and also headed its luxury brands. His remit at Target runs wider than […]

Credit: Takko Fashion Takko Fashion is continuing its record-breaking performance.

Springfield Kids store in the El Mirador shopping centre in Cuenca, Spain. Credits: Tendam. Madrid – Building on our latest analysis of the Spanish fashion multinational, Tendam reported its results for the first half of its 2026 financial year on Monday. The company appears to be moving away from its aggressive commercial policy based on a discounted pricing model. The six-month period, from March 1 to August 31, saw the owner of Cortefiel, Springfield and Women'secret close with a solid […]

Headquarters Bietigheim-Bissingen. Credits: OLYMP German menswear brand OLYMP is marking its 75th anniversary in 2026. The company, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen in Baden-Württemberg, started out producing shirts in a laundry room and has grown into an internationally recognised fashion business. Its range today spans shirts, jumpers, polo shirts, T-shirts, trousers, jackets and accessories, reflecting a shift from shirt specialist to a broader lifestyle brand. Advertising 1950s. […]

A portrait of Marco Viganò Credits: Otb Group Marco Viganò is the new CEO of Jil Sander. The manager takes on the role this Tuesday and reports directly to Otb Group CEO Ubaldo Minelli. Minelli led Jil Sander on an interim basis during the transition period (Serge Brunschwig left the company on July 31, 2025, for personal reasons). New ceo to support brand development and further strengthen its positioning “Jil Sander is a brand with a creative heritage and a distinctive identity that make […]

Zendaya and Selena Gomez attend the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Credits: Monica Schipper/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Monica Schipper / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Los Angeles - The brightest stars in television hit the red carpet Monday for the Emmy Awards, television's equivalent of the Oscars, and they certainly gave fashion fans something to talk about. Here are some of the top looks seen at the […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai Over 450 FashionUnited business articles spanning the half-year reporting season, published until Monday, describe an industry that is cautiously upbeat but sharply divided. In six out of 10 reports, companies described rising sales or improving profits, and that majority widened from July into August as second-quarter figures came in. More companies raised full-year guidance than cut it: Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Levi Strauss, Birkenstock and most US off-price and […]

Danilo Piarulli Credits: Autry Danilo Piarulli is the new chief executive officer of Autry. "The appointment marks a significant step in Autry's evolution. The brand aims to capitalise on the international growth recorded in recent years through an increasingly structured and agile approach to developing direct retail, selective distribution, geographical expansion and brand consolidation," a statement explained. “This is a forward-looking choice, which I consider a natural evolution of our […]

Alexa Andersen Credits: Rhone Rhone has created a chief merchandising officer role and filled it with Alexa Andersen, most recently senior vice president of merchandising at Puma North America, WWD reported. Andersen will oversee both the merchandising and design teams at the Stamford, Connecticut company. She brings more than 20 years in performance apparel, having run Puma's North America merchandising organisation across wholesale and direct-to-consumer, covering footwear, apparel and […]

David Swetman Credits: US Polo Assn. U.S. Polo Assn. has appointed David Swetman as global design lead for men's and boys', recruiting from Abercrombie & Fitch as it builds out its senior team. Swetman spent 18 years at A&F, most recently as senior concept designer for global menswear, where he is credited with a significant part in the reinvention of the company's men's business. A Central Saint Martins graduate, he previously interned at Paul Smith and Reiss. "I am excited to join […]