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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Asos New York pop-up store. Credits: BFA. Asos today announced the successful refinancing of its asset backed loan facility into a secured term loan and delayed draw term loan (DDTL) with a new syndicate of private lenders. The refinancing delivers materially improved financial terms, providing 87.5 million pounds in additional liquidity headroom, enhanced flexibility over an extended five-year term to 2030, and an estimated 5 million pounds annual reduction in cash interest costs compared […]

Burberry Harrods Takeover Credits: Burberry Burberry Group PLC announced its interim results for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2025, revealing the first comparable store sales growth in two years and providing key proof points for its "Burberry Forward" strategic plan. Burberry's turnaround gained momentum as comparable store sales in the second quarter ended September climbed 2 percent, exceeding market expectations and profitability saw a marked enhancement, with adjusted operating profit […]

Harrods store front. Credits: Aurélien Gerard Duran, the head of marketing at Harrods, has announced his departure from the British department store. He will instead be taking up a role at LVMH-owned Christian Dior Couture, thus relocating to Paris, France. Duran took up the helm of Harrods’ marketing team in March 2022, overseeing all of the retailer’s divisions for brand strategy, retail and trade marketing, trade and communications, media strategy and other functions. He initially […]

Interview Event for Sneaker fans Credits: Crepe City Crepe City is taking place in Cologne for the first time this week. Following its German debut in Berlin, the British sneaker and streetwear event is now moving to the Rhine to bring the local scene back together. Connull Drummond, who has been involved with Crepe City since 2019 and has been its creative director for three years, reveals why the organisers chose Cologne, what is currently driving the sneaker industry and what makes a […]

A wall in the Patagonia store in Amsterdam. Credits: Patagonia Outdoor brand Patagonia, often cited as an example in sustainability, is publishing its first full impact report after more than half a century of successful business. The title, Work in Progress Report 2025, is well-chosen. The 130-page document shows both the progress and the failures of the brand that claims to be “in business to save our home planet.” Yvon Chouinard: next 50 years will be tough In 2022, founder Yvon […]

Dickies store Credits: Unsplash VF Corporation, a global leader in branded apparel, has successfully closed the previously announced transaction to sell its Dickies workwear and lifestyle brand to Bluestar Alliance LLC, a leading global brand management firm, for an aggregate base purchase price of 600 million dollars in cash. This acquisition reinforces Bluestar Alliance's position in the global market, expanding its portfolio of premium fashion and lifestyle brands—which includes recent […]

Arctic parka by Woolrich Credits: Woolrich Woolrich is joining the brand portfolio of Turin-based BasicNet. The company, which already owns the Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Sebago and Briko brands, has reached an agreement to acquire the Woolrich brand. The historic American brand, founded in 1830, symbolises authenticity, quality and outdoor tradition, and is being acquired from L-Gam, an investment fund established in 2013 with the backing of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and […]

A Geox store Credits: Geox Geox spa, a company listed on the Euronext Milan market managed by Borsa Italiana, has closed the first nine months with consolidated revenues of 492.8 million euros. This represents a decrease of 6.2 percent compared to the previous year (-6.3 percent at constant exchange rates). Excluding the impact of branch closures in China and the US, the decline amounts to 19.3 million euros (-3.8 percent). “Geox reports a 3.8 percent decline in sales on a like-for-like […]

Ludovico Bruno global creative director and Raif Adelberg, design director of Moose Knuckles Credits: Moose Knuckles Canadian luxury outerwear and ready-to-wear brand Moose Knuckles is marking the next chapter in the brand’s creative and cultural evolution with a new global creative director and design director to accelerate its transformation from a seasonal outerwear label into a global luxury lifestyle brand rooted in craftsmanship, culture, and modern design. Ludovico Bruno, founder and […]

Malone Souliers store Credits: Malone Souliers London-based luxury footwear label Malone Souliers has appointed former Manolo Blahnik executive Andrew Wright as its new chief executive officer. In a statement, Malone Souliers states that Wright was chosen for the role due to his extensive knowledge of the US market, as well as his “proven dedication to brand building, and strong commercial acumen,” which they add will be essential in leading the footwear brand in its “next phase of […]

Cotton Credits: Xinjiang cotton via Ecotextile COP30 began this week amid controversy, as a new four-lane highway carved through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest to host the conference, a jarring backdrop for an event dedicated to climate action. Against this uneasy start, cotton finds itself at the sharp edge of the fashion industry’s own climate reckoning. A decade after the Paris Agreement, the world’s most widely used natural fibre remains deeply vulnerable to […]

Champion Credits: Champion Beauty Athleticwear brand Champion, part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, has signed a global fragrance licensing deal with beauty company Revlon Consumer Products, as it looks to launch its first-ever signature fragrance collection. Champion’s inaugural fragrance line will debut in 2027 and will channel “Champion’s heritage and modern aesthetic,” offering scents for men and women that “reflect the brand’s ethos: bold, confident, and […]

The new Rapha store in Shanghai Image: Rapha British cycling apparel brand Rapha has now launched its ‘Clubhouse’ retail concept in mainland China. The opening of the new store in the economic hub of Shanghai is a “milestone” for the brand and marks “the beginning of a new era for Rapha in Asia,” the company announced in a statement on Wednesday. The ‘Clubhouse’ concept, which combines retail, café culture and events for cycling enthusiasts, premiered in London in 2012. There […]

G2 Smart Glasses, Even Realities Credits: Courtesy Even Realities Shenzhen-based Even Realities, known for its minimalist approach to wearable technology, has unveiled two new products that blur the line between fashion accessory and intelligent device: the Even G2 Display Smart Glasses and the Even R1 Smart Ring. Positioned as the next evolution in discreet, human-centred design, the launch highlights a broader shift in the wearables market — from overt tech statements to pieces that […]

Columbia Sportswear shop. Credits: Ralf Liebhold via Dreamstime.com Columbia Sportswear Company has named Peter Bragdon and Joseph Boyle as co-presidents of the group. The duo will take up their positions immediately. Bragdon has been tasked with overseeing the company’s international businesses, as well as the Mountain Hardwear, prAna and Sorel brands. He will also continue his existing executive administrative and international distributor sales functions. Bragdon has already served as an […]

Balmain menswear FW24, PFW Credits: ©Launchmetrics/Spotlight Balmain has named Antonin Tron as its new creative director. Tron succeeds Olivier Rousteing, who up until recently had been at the creative helm of the French luxury house for 14 years. In a statement shared on Balmain’s official Instagram page, Tron said it was an honour to join the fashion label, expressing his gratitude to Rachid Mohamed Rachid, the brand’s chairman, and CEO Matteo Sgarbossa for entrusting him. “Balmain […]

Credits: Bleckmann By Matthias Vandecasteele, Sales Manager for Lifestyle at Bleckmann For fashion and lifestyle brands with an omnichannel strategy, inventory accuracy and visibility are paramount. Read on to discover how changing consumer expectations, new transparency regulations, and the complexity of modern supply chains have increased the need for comprehensive data collection and management – and how a logistics provider can help. Consumer expectations are evolving, with many now […]

Credits: FARFETCH FARFETCH, the global platform for luxury, reveals those unique pieces that customers won’t find anywhere else and offers the most unrivalled celebration options and Holiday gifts. Our exclusive selection spans the full spectrum of festive dressing, from high-impact drama and iconic evening pieces to sophisticated, cosy chic. Discover exclusive pieces and capsule collections featuring AMI Paris, Jimmy Choo, statement jewellery by Kenneth Jay Lane, and signature gown […]

The global synthetic viscose fiber market is projected to expand significantly over the next decade, according to a new report from Allied Market Research (AMR). The market, valued at 19 billion dollars in 2024, is forecast to reach 37.4 billion dollars by 2034, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of seven percent. This growth is primarily driven by sustained demand for affordable and versatile textiles within the apparel, home furnishings, and industrial sectors. Viscose remains a […]

Visual of Marks & Spencer's new flagship store on SouthGate, Bath. Credits: Marks & Spencer. Sean Doyle, the chairman and chief executive officer of British Airways, has been announced as a new member of Marks & Spencer’s board of directors. Doyle, who was described in a press release as an “outstanding business leader”, will take up the position from December 1, 2025. He will also join the retailer’s Audit & Risk and Nomination Committee. His appointment comes on the […]

Credits: Thinking Mu Thinking Mu is a Barcelona-based sustainable fashion brand known for its playful prints, relaxed silhouettes, and eco-friendly materials. Founded in 2007 first under the name Intrépida Mu by a group of friends, including co-founder and creative director Pepe Barguñó, the label embodies a “contemporary Mediterranean” aesthetic. It is celebrated for blending bold, artistic designs with a deep commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Catering to […]

Missoni store. Credits: La Roca Village. Authentic Brands Group is said to be close to taking over Italian luxury brand Missoni. According to sources for WWD, exclusive negotiations remain ongoing, with a deal expected to close by the end of the year. Authentic, the parent company of Reebok and Champion, is believed to have become the leading bidder after its competitor, WHP Global, lost interest in the deal. It is understood that WHP is instead pursuing a purchase of Lands’ End, WWD said. […]

The On store in Portland Image: On Holding AG Swiss sportswear company On Holding AG has achieved new record results in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, exceeding market expectations. Given the strong momentum, management raised its annual forecasts again on Wednesday. Revenue for the period from July to September amounted to 794.4 million Swiss francs. This represents a 24.9 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year. Adjusted for currency fluctuations, revenue grew […]

Klekt campaign Credits: Klekt Belfast-based fashion technology firm Responsible, which powers circularity platforms for brands and retailers, has acquired Europe’s largest sneakers platform, Klekt, pronounced like ‘collect’, formerly known as Crep, for an undisclosed amount. In a statement, Reponsible, which helps clothing and footwear companies buy back and resell their products, said the strategic acquisition of Klekt would expand its reach in the global resale market with a […]

At the presentation of Kering CRAFT - Kering CEO Luca de Meo (second from right) and Ji Shengjun, director of the Shanghai Fashion Week organising committee (far right). Credits: Kering During the opening ceremony of the Kering pavilion at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), French luxury group Kering signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Fashion Week to launch Kering CRAFT. This stands for “Creative Residency for Artisanship, Fashion and Technology” and […]

Qorium lab-grown leather Credits: Qorium Dutch biotech start-up Qorium, which is pioneering cultivated leather from cultured cow cells, has secured a 22-million-euro investment to scale production of its lab-grown leather. The round was led by Invest-NL, a fund owned by the Dutch government, and LIOF, the regional development agency for the Limburg region in the Netherlands, alongside existing investors Brightlands Venture Partners and Sofinnova Partners, as well as an “influential group of […]

Eco Age rebrand Credits: Eco Age New research from sustainable fashion platform and communications agency Eco Age reveals a rise in “conscious consumers” who are demanding more accountability from brands before they buy from them, with shoppers even “willing to sacrifice cash for questions”. A poll conducted this month, with more than 750 respondents from Eco Age’s global community, found that nine in ten respondents (90 percent) said they would boycott a company associated with […]

Moschino store in Mykonos. Credits: Moschino Italian luxury giant Aeffe has postponed the publication of its interim management report, initially scheduled for November 14, as it continues to undergo an industrial recovery plan which has brought about implications for the document. The company had first initiated a strategic review early this year, including a repositioning of Moschino, as financial pressure heightened on the back of wider industry challenges. In October, Aeffe’s shares […]

Eileen Mockus (r) Appointed CEO; Founder Karla Magruder (l) to Serve as Board Chair. Credits: Accelerating Circularity via Platform Creative. Accelerating Circularity, the non-profit dedicated to building circular systems that transform used textiles into new raw materials, has announced a leadership transition. Eileen Mockus, an industry veteran with over two decades of sustainable innovation experience at major brands including Coyuchi, Patagonia, and The North Face, will assume the role of […]

Resale platform Depop. Credits: Depop After years of expansion driven by online advertising and social media, brands are now reaching a financial point of no return: customer acquisition cost. According to Datareportal and Statista, the cost of a conversion via Meta Ads climbed by 61 percent between 2021 and 2024, while Google Ads increased by 44 percent. At the same time, click-through rates are eroding and net margins are shrinking, weakened by rising logistics and returns costs. Exhaustion […]

Stephen Belfer and Brett Sugarman Credits: Joseph Ribkoff Canadian fashion house Joseph Ribkoff has announced the appointment of two seasoned executives to its senior leadership team, signaling a major push for global expansion and brand elevation. The move is designed to accelerate the brand’s momentum in the premium contemporary womenswear market. Stephen Belfer has been named vice president of global sales & business development. Belfer joins Joseph Ribkoff after a twelve-year tenure […]

Kay Barron, founder of Vvend Credits: Vvend Kay Barron, fashion director of Net-a-Porter, has announced her departure from the luxury online retailer to launch a new video commerce creative agency called Vvend. The new agency launches with a strategic partnership with Bambuser, the video commerce technology that powers more than 250 retail brands worldwide, including Victoria Beckham and LVMH. In a statement, Barron said the collaboration and creation of Vvend was inspired by her experience […]

Christie's Paris auction house. Credits: Christie's. The Mellon Blue, a 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue diamond formerly owned by the US art collector Bunny Mellon, sold for 25.6 million dollars at auction on Tuesday. The diamond was sold by auctioneers Christie's in Geneva as part of its Magnificent Jewels sale in the Swiss city. The gem sold for 20,525,000 Swiss francs at the Hotel des Bergues, having been estimated to fetch between 16 and 24 million francs. Rahul Kadakia, who conducted the […]

Onitsuka Innovative Factory Corporation Credits: Asics Corporation Asics Corporation reported strong consolidated results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Net sales surpassed the 600 billion Japanese yen mark for the first time, increasing 19 percent year-on-year to reach 625 billion yen (4.04 billion dollars). This growth translated into significant profitability improvements, with operating profit increasing by 39.4 percent to 127.6 billion yen, […]

Credits: Vila VILA is pleased to offer a first look at styles set to arrive in stores starting January 2026. These pieces offer a reimagined vision of femininity, blending romantic sensibilities with sharper, more confident designs. The collection explores two distinct yet complementary directions: Into The Outdoor - a feminine take on modern utility, and Crafted Harvest - a softer, feel-good connection with nature. INTO THE OUTDOOR Credits: Vila Into the Outdoor embrace a fresh […]

Sean Trend, AllSaints incoming CFO. Credits: AllSaints. British retailer AllSaints has named Sean Trend as chief financial officer. He will take up the role from February 2026, replacing Elaine Deste, who is retiring after nearly six years in the position. Trend joins the company from Asos, where he had held a number of senior executive positions since 2017. Among those was that of director of finance; SVP strategy and insights; SVP North America; and managing director of the UK and US. […]

Designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin (centre) in a campaign photo for the collaborative capsule collection ‘Ludovic de Saint Sernin x Zara’. Credits: Zara. Zara has announced the development and upcoming launch of a capsule collection designed by the celebrated young French fashion designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin. Through this global project, the flagship of the Spanish fashion group Inditex takes another step in its strategy. The goal is to transform from a clothing brand into a “fashion […]

Credits: Levi’s® The Levi’s ® x Kiko Kostadinov men’s collection centers on the use of denim in unexpected and expressive ways, paying close attention to the cultural history of contemporary American culture. Particular inspiration is drawn from the role of denim in artistic communities throughout the 20th century and the juxtapositions this material created as the worlds of art and society collided. Sturdy and adaptable, denim became the de facto second skin for many artists. It was […]

Calle Del Mar FW25 campaign imagery. Credits: Calle Del Mar. Interview In today’s fast-evolving luxury market, Calle Del Mar is betting that craftsmanship – not speed – will win over the next generation of European consumers. The Californian knitwear label is entering the market not simply to reach new retailers, but to tap into a region that still protects and invests in craft. For Calle Del Mar, Europe thus represents both a commercial opportunity and access to a production ecosystem […]

La Joux-Perret Credits: LVMH The LVMH Watches Division, which encompasses Hublot, Tag Heuer, and Zenith, has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in La Joux-Perret, a recognized Swiss manufacturer specializing in the design and production of sophisticated watch movements. This strategic move is paired with a commercial partnership intended to secure new production capacity and innovation capabilities across LVMH's watchmaking portfolio. The partnership formalizes an existing […]

Puma's headquarters in Herzogenaurach Image: Christoph Maderer German sportswear company Puma SE is implementing a new distribution model for specific product categories in North America as part of its ongoing reform efforts. On Tuesday, the company announced an extension of its long-standing licensing partnership with the US textile manufacturer United Legwear Company LLC. As part of the agreement, United Legwear will now also manage the distribution of Puma products in the socks and […]

The headquarters of OVS Image: OVS SpA The Italian retail group OVS SpA (OVS) aims to strengthen its presence in the homeware segment, where its Upim chain is already active with the brand Croff. On Monday, OVS announced a binding offer for the complete acquisition of homeware provider Kasanova SpA. Speculation about such a transaction has been circulating since this summer. Kasanova has a network of around 700 points of sale Kasanova is a brand specialising in household products. It has high […]

‘Stitch Together’ seminar Credits: Euratex. The European textile and apparel sector comprises 192,000 companies and 1.3 million employees, generating an annual turnover of 167 billion euros. The industry is now warning of an imminent loss of competitiveness. In a joint statement issued in Brussels on November 11, 2025, Euratex (the European Apparel and Textile Confederation) and IndustriAll Europe (the trade union representing workers in the sector) are calling on the European Commission […]

La Torre Outlet shopping centre - Canal Contract Aragon. Credits: Polina-Aleshkina. Retailers from the US and North America now account for a quarter of new European openings. Amid a slowdown in the domestic market and new trade conditions, the continent is once again becoming a growth area for the US. A shift confirmed by Savills and WWD According to a study by Savills, reported by WWD on November 3, 2025, American brands accounted for 25 percent of all new store openings in Europe this year, […]

Executives and guests at the grand opening of The Lycra Company's new factory in Yinchuan Image: ©️The Lycra Company US fibre manufacturer The Lycra Company opened its largest spandex factory in the world in the Chinese city of Yinchuan on Friday. “This milestone underscores the company's continued investment in the Chinese market and highlights its strong commitment to building localised supply and distribution networks, as well as promoting advancements in smart manufacturing,” the […]

Crafting New Couture Credits: Istituto Marangoni Paris “Crafting New Couture”: Lebanese couture house Elie Saab is participating in a scholarship created by Istituto Marangoni Paris for young fashion designers. The scholarship aims to support and inspire the next generation of fashion designers. It also encourages a reinterpretation of couture that blends tradition with innovation. Candidates were required to design a mini-collection of three silhouettes while respecting the Elie Saab […]

Credits: Hunkemöller Store manager Janett Nowak greets her customers with a warm smile in the newly redesigned Hunkemöller store at Berlin’s Alexanderplatz. She has been with the company for over 20 years and is proud that her store is among the first in Germany to showcase the new Hunkemöller design. The new store concept is part of a Europe-wide project. Hunkemöller has already redesigned more than 60 stores in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia and […]

Credits: YKK The celebration featured presentations from Kei Kagami, the architect and renowned fashion designer behind the showroom's industrial design, and Sabine Bourgeau, its founding manager, who traced the space's evolution since its 2015 launch. The showroom has positioned itself as a resource and creative hub for the UK's emerging design community, offering students and early-career designers access to YKK's fastening solutions and materials library. Inaugural YKK London Showroom […]

Oxford Street London Credits: Pexels by Ahmad2saud October data from Barclays Consumer Spend report reveals that British consumers are cutting back ahead of the autumn budget, as essential spending drops for the sixth consecutive month and confidence in both personal finances and the wider economy continues to soften. Barclays reveals that all seven measures of consumer and economic confidence tracked by the bank fell for the first time since August 2022, and that two in five consumers have […]

Helen Brocklebank, chief executive of Walpole Credits: Walpole by Getty Walpole, which represents the British luxury industry, including Burberry, Alexander McQueen and Harrods, celebrated its annual Walpole British Luxury Awards at The Dorchester, Mayfair in London last night, November 10, spotlighting brands and individuals who define British luxury's creativity, innovation and global cultural relevance. Helen Brocklebank, chief executive of Walpole, called the evening, which saw accolades […]

Pantone Palette Generator AI tool Credits: Pantone Global colour consultancy Pantone, which provides trend forecasting and digital solutions for the design community, has teamed up with Microsoft to launch its first AI-driven product experience utilising its decades of colour research to create custom colour palettes. The Pantone Palette Generator, a new beta feature in Pantone Connect, integrates Pantone’s 60 years of research into colour science with modern generative AI to offer a […]

Pandora campaign Credits: Pandora Jewellery brand Pandora, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, has opened new regional offices in Singapore to drive its strategy to accelerate growth across Asia. The new regional headquarters will oversee Pandora’s Asia Cluster, serving as a central hub to support growth in key markets, including Japan, South Korea, and India, covering a mix of owned-and-operated stores as well as distributor markets across the region. The opening is supported by the […]

Syre x Nike Credits: Syre Sportswear giant Nike has announced two multi-year partnerships with circular fabric suppliers Loop Industries and Syre, marking a further step in its commitment to circular materials. The announcements were made in separate press releases from the suppliers. The agreement with Montreal-based Loop Industries is an offtake agreement. Nike has committed to purchasing the producer's 'Twist' polyester, a virgin-quality resin made from textile scrap. This will be produced […]

Six Stories campaign imagery. Credits: Six Stories. British bridalwear label Six Stories has reaffirmed its commitment to the US with the launch of a dedicated distribution centre in New Jersey. The site will be operated in partnership with THG Fulfil, part of the THG Ingenuity business which separated from UK-based THG Plc in January 2025. The opening of the facility reflects a continuation in Six Stories’ global expansion strategy, which has recently zoned in on the US market in response […]

Ashlynn Park, the founder of Ashlyn. Credits: CFDA. Ashlynn Park, the designer behind the New York brand Ashlyn, has been named the winner of this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF). The announcement was made at a dedicated dinner celebrating the initiative, hosted by Isha Ambani, Zac Posen, Anna Wintour and Chloe Malle. Park will receive a monetary award of 300,000 dollars. The two runners-up – Julian Louie of Aubero and Stephanie Suberville of Heirlome – will each receive a grant […]

The RealReal at Saks. Credits: The RealReal x Saks Luxury consignment platform The RealReal, Inc. delivered a strong third quarter for 2025, reporting accelerated growth and significant margin expansion as the company leans into the luxury resale market. The online marketplace saw gross merchandise value (GMV) increase 20 percent year-over-year to 520 million dollars, driving a 17 percent rise in total revenue to 174 million dollars, which included a 47 percent surge in direct revenue. […]

Garments from the 'Recover Blanks' finished garment collection by Recover. Credits: Recover. Madrid – The Spanish company Recover, a global pioneer specialising in the production of recycled cotton fibres, is scaling up its operations. It is launching the production and commercialisation of low-environmental-impact finished fabrics and garments. These products are now available to any interested company. The aim is to help “democratise” the use of low-impact fibres within the fashion and […]

JD Sports in Manchester's Trafford Centre Credits: JD Sports JD Sports Fashion Plc has appointed Sarah Kuijlaars as an independent non-executive director, effective November 10, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its board oversight and governance structure. The company said Kuijlaars will also join the audit and risk committee and the nomination committee. She is set to become chair of the audit and risk committee on June 1, 2026, succeeding Ian Dyson, who has been serving in the […]

Black Friday Cyber Monday sale Credits: Pexels UK retail sales growth slowed in October as consumers held back spending ahead of Black Friday promotions, with fashion and non-food categories showing only marginal gains. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, total retail sales rose 1.6 percent year-on-year in October, below the 12-month average of 2.1 percent and marking the weakest monthly growth since May. Non-food sales, which include fashion, beauty, […]

In Pictures Kurt Geiger x Dora Larsen collection Credits: Kurt Geiger British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with colourful lingerie, swimwear and sleepwear brand Dora Larsen. The limited-edition capsule collection reimagines Kurt Geiger’s signature rainbow palette through the lens of Dora Larsen’s soft, feminine aesthetic with exclusive lingerie and sleepwear sets. The collaboration is rooted in a shared “love of colour, […]

Rendering of the Garage UK flagship store opening in 2026 Credits: Garage Montreal-based Canadian brand Garage, known for its elevated off-duty essentials, will open its first-ever flagship store in the UK in 2026, as it looks to expand its presence into Europe. In a statement, Garage said they’ve secured a unit on London’s Oxford Street to bring its signature pink branding and unapologetically style to UK consumers. The London store will debut in spring 2026, with the Canadian brand […]

Nude Project pop-up in Miami Design District, from October 11 to 26, 2025. Credits: Nude Project. Madrid – “It has exceeded all our expectations.” These were the words from Nude Project's management when assessing the pop-up activation launched in Miami at the end of last October. This was the brand's first of its kind in the US, and its success has confirmed plans for a permanent launch in the country. Opened on October 11 at 151 Northeast 41st Street, in the heart of Miami's […]

On Running store, South Korea. Credits: On Running. On has announced the opening of its first retail stores in South Korea. The Swiss sportswear giant has launched in the region with two locations in the capital, Seoul. According to the company, the decision to enter South Korea’s retail market comes on the back of “sustained momentum in the APAC region”, and thus mark the brand’s next phase of growth in the country. It builds on On’s presence in the region existent via wholesale […]

Dover Street Market store in Paris. Credits: Dover Street Little Market The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named additional honourees ahead of this year's The Fashion Awards (TFA), taking place December 1, 2025. Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe and Dickon Bowden will jointly receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator during the event. The trio are being recognised for their establishment of Dover Street Market (DSM), an internationally recognised concept store offering both emerging and […]

Credits: Clarks Clarks launches dedicated Cloudsteppers™ standalone concept stores in Southeast Asia and the United States as a true lifestyle brand with comfort at its core.Cloudsteppers™ has earned its reputation as America’s No.1 brand in women’s flip-flops, with over 25 million pairs of the iconic Breeze Sea sold globally. Renowned for their signature ‘walk-on-air’ feel, Cloudsteppers™ products combine lightweight comfort, dependable quality and incredible everyday value. A […]

A Footasylum store Image: Footasylum British sportswear retailer Footasylum announced a “strategic partnership” with Cologne-based distribution agency Mad Agency on Monday. The collaboration aims to drive growth in the DACH region, according to a statement. Mad Agency will represent Footasylum's private labels as an “exclusive distribution agency” in Germany and Austria. The partnership, initially for a three-year term, is “a significant step” in Footasylum's international growth […]

The Simple Folk Credits: The Simple Folk Inside Out LLC, the purpose-driven company founded by environmental advocate and entrepreneur Suzy Amis Cameron, has acquired responsible fashion and lifestyle brand The Simple Folk for an undisclosed amount, as it looks to advance ethical fashion and family wellbeing. In a statement, Inside Out said the move would open a new chapter for US-based The Simple Folk, which has become known for its organic womenswear, childrenswear and baby clothing, and […]

In Pictures Asos Carnaby Street, London pop-up Credits: Asos Online fashion retailer Asos is continuing to experiment with physical retail, after activations in New York and Montauk in the US over the summer, with a premium pop-up on London’s Carnaby Street. The Asos pop-up, which is open until November 16, features more than 200 pieces with a curated selection of partywear, winter layers, beauty heroes, and gifting. Asos Carnaby Street, London pop-up Credits: Asos Highlights […]

Joor Credits: Courtesy Joor Fashion wholesale platform Joor has reported a strong rebound in international wholesale buying in the third quarter of 2025, as retailers outside the United States resumed orders following a slowdown earlier in the year. According to Joor’s transaction data from like-for-like retailers, global purchases declined by five percent year on year in the second quarter, but rebounded by eighteen percent in the third quarter among non-US retailers. The recovery was led […]