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Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design High Mill Building, a renovated textile mill. Image for illustrative purposes. Credits: image courtesy of Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design. A research team at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, led by Lisa Macintyre, associate professor of textiles at Heriot-Watt’s School of Textiles has developed a grading system to help fight microplastic pollution in the fashion industry. More concretely, the researchers have developed ‘the world’s […]

River Credits: Pexels As luxury manufacturing becomes increasingly scrutinised for its processes, Kering has emerged as a vanguard in environmental strategy, becoming one of the first global fashion conglomerates to establish scientifically validated targets for nature conservation. The Paris-based group, which operates brands such as Bottega Veneta, Gucci and Balenciaga, has become one of the first fashion companies across global industries to adopt science-based targets for nature, setting […]

Credits: FashionUnited Preparations for the Autumn Winter 25/26 fashion buying season are just around the corner, and for buyers it is essential to keep up to date with the latest trends, fabrics and styles. Trade shows offer a great opportunity to discover new brands and collections and network with other professionals. FashionUnited provides an overview of some important fashion trade shows that shouldn't be missed on the buying calendar. ISPO Munich Date: December 3 - 5, 2024 Location: […]

Credits: FashionUnited Focused on apparel, Green Threads is creating first in class digital product passports as EU Green Deal mandates take effect. Green Threads DPP, the Hampshire-based supplier of Digital Product Passports (DPP) to the uniform, workwear, and outdoor apparel industries, is officially launching to help brands fight greenwashing, create value chain transparency, and stay ahead of pending EU Green Deal DPP mandates. Working directly with universities, textile suppliers, brands, […]

Guillaume Meyzenq Credits: Salomon Amer Sports, Inc., which owns sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Peak Performance and Wilson, has appointed Guillaume Meyzenq as the new president and chief executive for French outdoor and sports brand Salomon. Meyzenq, who is currently chief product officer for Salomon, will take up his new role effective January 1, 2025, and report to group CEO James Zheng. Zheng said: “We are confident that Guillaume is the right choice for Salomon’s […]

In Pictures The Uncaged Collective – Stow using Uncaged Innovations’ leather-alternative Elevate Credits: Uncaged Innovations American biomaterial company Uncaged Innovations has partnered with 10 indie fashion brands to launch Elevate to bring to market its new bio-based luxury leather alternative, Elevate. As part of ‘The Uncaged Collective,’ the emerging next-gen leather company, gave 10 brands from nine countries, including the UK, US, Germany, Argentina, Mexico, Africa, […]

Self portrait, Irving Penn in Cuzco, Perú (1948). Credits: ©The Irving Penn Foundation, courtesy MOP Foundation In a highly anticipated exhibition that promises to recalibrate our understanding of photographic art, the MOP Foundation in Spain is set to present "Irving Penn: Centennial" - a comprehensive retrospective from one of the twentieth century's most iconic photographers. Spanning 175 of the photographer’s works, the exhibition - opening on 23 November 2024 in A Coruña, Galicia - […]

Jewellery ‘Kering Generation Award x Jewelry’ award Credits: Kering French luxury fashion conglomerate Kering has launched a new jewellery award to advance sustainability and innovation targeting universities and start-ups. The ‘Kering Generation Award x Jewelry’ has been launched in partnership with CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, and with the scientific coordination of Poli.Design at Politecnico di Milano to support “visionary talent whose work demonstrates […]

Lanvin x Monaco AS Credits: Courtesy Lanvin Every since the the summer Olymipcs in Paris, Athletes have emerged as luxury fashion's new cultural ambassadors. In the ever-evolving landscape of branding, the latest fashion house to announce a sportswear tie-up is Lanvin, who have partnered with AS Monaco Basket-ball, positioning professional athletes as the new arbiters of high-fashion sensibility. The collaboration transcends traditional sports sponsorships, reimagining athletes not merely as […]

Lucy & Yak x Fior Di Loto Foundation charity collection Credits: Lucy & Yak In Pictures Independent socially and environmentally conscious lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak is launching a limited-edition collection with long-time charity partner Fior Di Loto Foundation as part of its ongoing effort to challenge Black Friday. From November 25, the brand will offer a six-piece collection, including dungarees, trousers, tees, and bags, featuring unique prints designed by three artists from […]

In Pictures Free People‘s Yellowstone collection campaign image Credits: Free People Free People has unveiled a collaborative collection with Paramount Consumer Products to celebrate the return of Paramount Network’s ‘Yellowstone’ TV series, chronicling the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the US. The eight-piece limited-edition collection has been created under Free People’s sub-brand ‘We The Free’ and focuses on heritage-inspired and […]

In Pictures Burberry home and décor collection for the festive season Credits: Burberry British heritage brand Burberry is expanding its home and décor collection with a new line of soft accessories and home fragrances in time for the festive season. The collection has been developed under the creative vision of Daniel Lee and aims to capture the festive season with “warmth and joy” with wool cashmere cushions and blankets woven in Scotland with the classic Burberry Check and […]

In a pioneering fusion of automotive and fashion design, BMW has partnered with British Vogue to celebrate emerging talent through their Future Creators Design Competition, highlighting a growing trend of cross-industry collaboration in sustainable luxury design. The competition, which attracted hundreds of entries from emerging designers, showcased how automotive design principles can influence fashion, particularly in the realm of sustainable luxury. The judging panel, featuring London […]

Hurr x Deliveroo campaign image Credits: Morgane Maurice for Deliveroo and Hurr British fashion rental platform Hurr has teamed up with Deliveroo to bring rental fashion to customers’ doors in as little as 20 minutes within central London. The new collaboration, launching in time for the festive season, will allow Deliveroo users to rent pre-loved high-end fashion pieces from Hurr’s curated selection directly through the Deliveroo app, which includes brands such as 16 Arlington, Santa […]

Sweaty Betty campaign image Credits: Sweaty Betty London-based women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty has opened two new US stores as it returns to a brick-and-mortar presence in the market. The activewear brand, owned by Wolverine World Wide, Inc., opened stores in Chicago's Southport neighbourhood and Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown area earlier this month. Both feature Sweaty Betty's collection of premium activewear, which fuses feminine-focused design and style with technical […]

Ikea’s Hus of Frakta pop-up in London Credits: Ikea Swedish homeware retailer Ikea is opening a pop-up on London’s Oxford Street dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag ahead of the Ikea flagship store opening in spring 2025. Located at 216 Oxford Street, next to the upcoming Oxford Street store, the ‘Hus of Frakta' will pay homage to its instantly recognisable giant blue bag, which Ikea states is one of the most used and reused bags on the high street, as well as being one of the most […]

Oxford Street Credits: Unsplash The apparent stability in UK retail insolvencies masks a potential crisis for the sector, as rising labour costs and endemic shoplifting threaten to push more fashion retailers towards restructuring in early 2025, industry experts warn. Data released today shows retail trade insolvencies remained virtually unchanged, with 2,089 businesses failing in the year to September 2024, compared to 2,101 in the previous twelve months. Monthly figures similarly showed […]

Arket, Vienna Credits: Courtesy Arket H&M-owned lifestyle brand Arket is set to make its delayed entry into the Austrian market, announcing plans for a Vienna flagship store in 2025 - a full eight years after the brand's initial European launch. The move raises questions about the Swedish retailer's traditionally conservative approach to expansion in Central Europe. While brands like Cos and & Other Stories - also part of the H&M Group - established their presence in Vienna's prime […]

Arc'teryx store Credits: Arc'teryx For the third quarter, Amer Sports reported a revenue increase to 1,354 million dollars, up 17 percent on both a reported and constant currency basis. “The third quarter was very strong for Amer Sports Group across all brands and geographies. We are executing against our largest growth opportunities in Arc'teryx and Salomon footwear, while our market-leading ball & racquet franchise experienced a growth acceleration,” said Amer Sports CEO James Zheng […]

Walmart store Credits: Walmart Consolidated third quarter revenue at Walmart of 169.6 billion dollars, increased by 5.5 percent or 6.2 percent on constant currency basis. Raising its outlook for FY25, the company said net sales to reach 642.6 billion dollars, adjusted operating income at 27.1 billion dollars and adjusted EPS of 2.22 dollars. We had a strong quarter, continuing our momentum. In the U.S., in-store volumes grew, pickup from stores grew faster, and delivery from stores grew even […]

Delta Galil Credits: Delta Galil Industries via Facebook Delta Galil Industries recorded a third quarter sales increase of 13 percent to 524.2 million dollars, driven by growth across all channels. For the nine-month period, sales were were 1,446.4 million dollars, a 7 percent increase from the prior-year period. Reiterating full year outlook, the company said in a release that it continue to expect sales in the range of 1,991 to 2,031 million dollars, EBIT in the range of 173 to 183 million […]

Mytheresa menswear boutique in Munich Credits: Mytheresa Mytheresa’s net sales for the first quarter increased by 7.6 percent to 201.7 million euros, while GMV growth was 6.3 percent to 216.6 million euros compared to the same quarter of FY24. The company’s gross profit margin of 43.9 percent, improved 150bps and profitability by 200bps at adjusted EBITDA margin level of 1.4 percent compared to negative 0.6 percent in the prior year period. Commenting on the positive results, Michael […]

International Woolmark Prize 2025 finalists Credits: Woolmark The International Woolmark Prize, designed to support emerging designers shaping the future of fashion through innovation and sustainability, has shortlisted eight finalists for the now biennial fashion competition. London-based Standing Ground, founded by Michael Stewart, which was named the winner of the first-ever Savoir-Faire Prize in September at the 2024 LVMH Prize, has been shortlisted alongside American brands Diotima from […]

Interview IFM Fashion Entrepreneurship Centre. Credits: Institut Français de la Mode The incubator programme at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) is one of three pillars of the school’s Fashion Entrepreneurship Centre, directed by Thomas Delattre. The IFM's Fashion Entrepreneurship Centre is a physical space located within the school’s campus in Paris’ 13th quarter. It houses three programmes that offer tailored solutions based on the maturity level of the entrepreneurial […]

Credits: Allied Feather + Down ALLIED Feather + Down (AF+D), global leaders in high performance, ethically sourced, and recycled down, is proud to announce their new 1000 Fill Power ExpeDRY down jacket is a 2024 ISPO Award winner. Created in partnership with Japanese-based textile trading company MN Inter-Fashion, this jacket is made from an extremely rare, traceable 1000 fill power down treated with ALLIED's industry-first ExpeDRY water-resistant, chemical-free technology that more […]

Beauty Paris Hilton, chief executive of 11:11 Media and co-founder of 11:11 Beauty Credits: 11:11 Beauty Paris Hilton's media and lifestyle company, 11:11 Media, which she founded with entertainment industry veteran Bruce Gersh in 2021, has formed a joint venture with beauty giant Guthy-Renker to launch a new company to house beauty and wellness products inspired by and creative-directed by Hilton. The joint venture is called 11:11 Beauty and will be led by newly appointed chief […]

Walpole British Luxury Awards – Erdem Moralioglu Credits: Walpole British Luxury Awards by Getty The Walpole British Luxury Awards, which celebrates British luxury brands and individuals who define “the exciting creativity, innovation and global cultural relevance of Great Britain,” honoured beauty brand Jo Malone London, menswear label Clothsurgeon and fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu at its 2024 event held at The Dorchester in London. Canadian-born, London-based designer Erdem […]

Nudea campaign image Credits: Nudea British sustainable underwear brand Nudea and London-based brand Fruity Booty, which makes lingerie, swimwear and clothing from deadstock fabrics, have been selected to join French lingerie giant Etam Groupe’s eight-month WeDareLab accelerator programme. The accelerator, which begins this month, has been designed to accelerate eco-responsible and innovative fashion and lingerie companies through a customised support programme, which includes access to Etam […]

Fashion creative taking a picture Credits: Pexels by Liza Summer New research from trade union Bectu (Broadcasting Entertainment Communications and Theatre Union) has revealed that eight in ten UK fashion creatives have felt pressured to work for free, and only 10 percent of those surveyed say they feel secure in their job. Bectu’s fashion branch, Fashion UK, surveyed more than 500 fashion creatives working in roles such as assistants (fashion, make-up/hair, photographer), fashion and […]

In Pictures Gymshark pop-up on Wooster Street, New York City Credits: Gymshark British fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has opened its first US pop-up store in over seven years in New York City. Located at 105 Wooster Street in SoHo, the 3,800 square-foot pop-up will be open until the end of January 2025 and comes in preparation for Gymshark’s first US flagship store, which is expected to open next year. Gymshark pop-up on Wooster Street, New York City Credits: Gymshark […]

Mulberry store Credits: Mulberry British handbag maker Mulberry reported a 19 percent decline in revenues to 69.7 million pounds for the six months to September 30, 2024, while the company’s losses widened by 23 percent to 15.7 million pounds. Mulberry appointed Andrea Baldo as its new chief executive in September. Commenting on the half year trading, Baldo said in a statement: “Though I’ve only been in the role of chief executive for under three months, the first-half results illustrate […]

Tamara Ralph Paris salon Credits: Tamara Ralph British designer Tamara Ralph has opened a new couture salon in Paris to act as the brand’s permanent client and media-facing location, outside of the brand's London-based atelier. Nestled in the iconic 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Maison is located at 1 Rue Francois 1er and spans nearly 2,400 square feet with views of the city, including the Eiffel Tower. The light-filled space has been designed by Ralph with an elegant modern feel and […]

JD x MattB Customs Credits: JD JD, the retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, is teaming up with Manchester-based footwear and customisation brand, MattB Customs to offer its customers “the freshest, bespoke designs in the game”. The collaboration with MattB Customs, who has turned his hobby of customising sneakers into one of the largest customisations brands in Europe, kicks off with a one-of-a-kind duffle bag made up of deconstructed JD trainers, repurposing materials like […]

Beauty WeWoreWhat 001 campaign image Credits: WeWoreWhat WeWoreWhat, the fashion brand and blog by Danielle Bernstein, is launching its first fragrance in partnership with global beauty company Parlux. Called 'WeWoreWhat 001,' the luxury scent is inspired by the “luxuries of New York City” as Bernstein looks to capture “the essence of modern elegance and style”. The fragrance has been developed by Robertet senior perfumer Jérôme Epinette and personifies “the essence of the […]

In Pictures Rowing Blazers x La Veste collection Credits: Rowing Blazers American fashion brand Rowing Blazers is continuing its expansion into womenswear with a collaboration with Spanish label La Veste. The capsule collection introduces new silhouettes to Rowing Blazers womenswear offering synonymous with La Veste, including the brand’s signature Jockey Blazer, Hill Blazer, School Shirt, Kilo Mini Skirt, Jockey Pant, Clovis Pant, and Malmo Jumpsuit, which have all been embellished […]

In Pictures Carolina Herrera x Frame collection Credits: Carolina Herrera / Frame New York-based fashion house Carolina Herrera, known for its elegant and bold fashion, has unveiled a denim capsule collection with American fashion brand Frame. The limited-edition collection came to fruition through the shared vision of Frame’s co-founder and creative director Erik Torstensson and Carolina Herrera’s creative director Wes Gordon to unite the two iconic brands “with a one-of-a-kind […]

Revolution Beauty Fire collection Credits: Revolution Beauty, Facebook For the first half year, Revolution Beauty Group revenue declined by 20 percent to 72.4 million pounds, driven by the planned simplification of the product portfolio and the discontinuation of unproductive SKUs. The company said in a release that the decline also reflects significant stock clearance activity in the first half of FY24. Commenting on the first half trading update, Lauren Brindley, the company’s chief […]

Geox store Credits: Geox Italian footwear player Geox reported consolidated sales for the first nine months of 525.5 million euros, down by 9.7 percent or 9 percent at constant exchange rates due to the negative performance of the wholesale channel and franchising, partially offset by the positive trend of the direct digital channel. Commenting on the outlook, the company said that the results for the first nine months, despite being supported by encouraging like-for-like sales in both […]

Cédric Charbit and Gianfranco Gianangeli Credits: Kering, Cédric Charbit © Ezra Petronio/ Gianfranco Gianangeli: © Alice Rosati Studio Kering has announced the appointment of Cédric Charbit as CEO of Saint Laurent and Gianfranco Gianangeli as CEO of Balenciaga, effective January 2, 2025. The company said in a statement that both will report to Francesca Bellettini, Kering deputy CEO in charge of brand development, who from then on will be entirely dedicated to the development of all […]

Casa93 Mirail Runway Show - Toulouse Nouvelle Mode 2024. Credits: ModaFusion Casa93 Mirail school, which opened in Toulouse in September 2022 as a secondary institution legally affiliated with the ModaFusion association, has closed its doors. The ModaFusion association has ceased operations and suspended all its programmes and vocational training courses. ModaFusion is managed by Nadine Gonzalez who founded the Casa93 programmes. Her ModaFusion association spearheaded the Casa93 social […]

Maurizio Donadi, creative director of Champion Europe Credits: Champion Europe Lifestyle brand Champion, known for its American athletic heritage, has named Maurizio Donadi as its new creative director of its European arm to usher in a “bold new era of innovation and design". In a statement, Champion Europe said that Donadi would take on the new role from December 1 and lead its creative vision and direction as it heads into “a new, exciting chapter," after being acquired by Authentic […]

Romance Was Born Off25 Resort Women, Australian Fashion Week Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Australian Fashion Council (AFC), the not-for-profit organisation representing the Australian fashion and textile industry, has confirmed the show will go on for Australian Fashion Week (AFW) in 2025 following last week’s announcement by IMG that it is withdrawing as owner and organiser of Australian fashion events. In a statement, the AFC said that Australian Fashion Week 2025, showcasing resort […]

Black Friday Credits: Shein Fashion retailers are set to capture a significant digital market share this Black Friday, with new research revealing a projected 123 percent surge in web traffic, outpacing all other retail sectors. A comprehensive analysis by digital PR agency Tank highlights the competitive digital landscape, where search visibility could determine commercial success. High street stalwarts are positioning themselves strategically: Marks & Spencer anticipates an […]

Beauty Chanel's No.5-inspired Christmas lights on New Bond Street, London Credits: Chanel French luxury fashion and beauty house Chanel has switched on an exclusive Chanel N°5 light installation on Mayfair’s New Bond Street in London in collaboration with New West End Company. The Chanel Christmas light installation runs from Piccadilly to Oxford Street on New Bond Street and has been made from recyclable aluminium with 85,750 LED bulbs, which will be reusable for future projects. The […]

LolaLiza ambassadors. Credits: LolaLiza What does it take to transform followers into a dedicated community? Belgian fashion brand LolaLiza has taken influencer marketing to new heights with its ambassador club, the LolaLiza Club. Designed to cultivate lasting, genuine relationships with influencers, the club enhances LolaLiza’s connection with its audience while supporting collaborations with retail and B2B partners. FashionUnited was granted exclusive access to insights from Margot […]

Matalan menopause range in collaboration with GenM Credits: Matalan In Pictures British value clothing and homeware omnichannel retailer Matalan has launched its first dedicated menopause range in collaboration with GenM, the menopause partner for brands, which aims to make menopause more visible with its MTick certification shopping symbol. The new menopause collection includes a range of lingerie, nightwear and sportswear options that have all been MTick-approved by GenM, a certification […]

OneSkin Co-Founders (from left to right): Juliana Carvalho, PhD, Carolina Reis de Oliveira, PhD, Alessandra Zonari, PhD, Mariana Boroni, PhD and the Director of Products: Lear Brace, PhD. Credits: OneSkin Healthy ageing skincare brand OneSkin, offering science-led topical skin longevity treatments, has secured a 7 million US dollar series A investment round, bringing its total funding to 20 million US dollars. OneSkin, founded by four Brazilian PhD scientists in 2016, said the oversubscribed […]

Birkenstock Credits: The Book of Birkenstock To celebrate its 250-year heritage, comfort shoe brand Birkenstock is looking back at the story of a small workshop that became an international company. The book, titled "The Book of Birkenstock," offers a visual retrospective of the company's evolution over the last two and a half centuries. While the book focuses on the brand's know-how, it does not forget to place it in a broader context, in connection with the cultural movements and events of […]

Beauty SimStyled for JCPenney based on popular hairstyles worn by Gabrielle Union on the red carpet Credits: JCPenney American retailer JCPenney has launched an exclusive salon experience with celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims based on popular hairstyles worn by actress Gabrielle Union on the red carpet. The ‘SimStyled’ experience will be available from November 18 at select JCPenney salons in the Los Angeles and San Diego markets. It will offer a curated eight-look styling menu […]

Beauty NYX Professional Makeup ‘Home Alone’ holiday collection Credits: NYX Professional Makeup NYX Professional Makeup has teamed up with Disney and 20th Century Studios to release a special-edition make-up collection inspired by the Christmas movie, 'Home Alone’. Tapping into pop culture nostalgia, NYX Professional Makeup has created a 24-piece advent calendar inspired by iconic elements of the ‘Home Alone’ movie, housed within a replica of the beloved McCallister house. […]

Beauty Dani Austin, founder of Divi Credits: Divi Scalp care brand Divi, featuring clean, science-backed products founded by entrepreneur Dani Austin, has secured minority investment from venture capital and growth equity investment firm Norwest for an undisclosed amount. In a statement, Divi said the investment would be used to fuel international expansion and domestic scale in key metro areas in the US and continue to deepen the brand's established relationships with key retailers, […]

Levi’s denim range Credits: Levi’s Denim and lifestyle brand Levi’s is looking to leverage the power of conversational commerce with a new industry-first innovative jeans fit guide with Amazon Alexa. The fit guide on Alexa is exclusive to Germany until the end of December and aims to bolster Levi’s direct-to-consumer-first strategy by focusing on reimagining the online shopping experience through the holiday season. The innovative guide features an interactive voice-driven […]

Samsonite 3D Experience Credits: Fibbl Partnership Leverages Immersive AR Technology and an agile Process for Creating 3D Models at Scale to Improve E-commerce Experiences. Fibbl, creators of the world's first plug-and-play platform for integrating 3D models and AR technologies onto e-commerce sites, is working with Samsonite to develop improved experiences for online shoppers, and to increase the efficiency of producing high-quality 3D models for its leading brand's websites: Samsonite, TUMI, […]

Image illustrating ultra fast fashion/fun cheap trend clothing. This picture shows a clothes rack from Chinese giant Shein's Paris pop-up shop, May 2024. Credits: (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP) Opinion Despite growing awareness of the fashion industry's negative impact, consumers continue to purchase affordable, trendy clothes from fast fashion brands and retail giants. Why is that? How can these two realities coexist? The inspiration for this piece comes from a recent article […]

Emily Rydin, chief marketing officer at Steamery Credits: Steamery Scandinavian clothing care brand Steamery has named Emily Rydin its new chief marketing officer (CMO). After working as interim head of marketing and PR at Steamery, Rydin has been promoted to CMO to oversee the global marketing and PR team, as well as the direct-to-consumer teams to lead the strategic direction of the brand and the development of the global e-commerce business, including new market launches. This newly formed […]

Philipp Plein Credits: Steven Klein Designer fashion label Philipp Plein is joining the line-up of Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW), the second-largest fashion event in the US, centred around the themes of fashion, art, sustainability, and innovation. Taking place from November 19 to 23, Miami Fashion Week said that Philipp Plein’s show will take centre stage at the iconic Queen Miami Beach during the Designers Dinner and promises “a dazzling showcase that blends high fashion with Miami's […]

Maitrepierre PE25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Interview "Putting Paris on your feet" is the promise made by the French shoe brand Carel. Seen on Kelly Rutherford (Gossip Girl), Lady Gaga and Jisoo (of Black Pink), it is causing a sensation among celebrities. Its success is due to its "Parisian chic" style that is exported beyond borders. For FashionUnited, the company's CEO Frédérique Picard looks back on its international expansion, driven by a strong influencer marketing strategy. […]

Image from the New York district of Brooklyn for visualization Credits: Mario Cuadros / Pexels The Brooklyn Museum is one of the largest, oldest and most important museums in New York. Now it is celebrating its birthday - with a large golden exhibition and gifts from famous artists. The renowned Brooklyn Museum in New York is celebrating its 200th birthday with a gold exhibition - and is receiving gifts from famous artists. The exhibition "Solid Gold" shows more than 500 paintings, furniture, […]

Credits: Visual Vestiaire Collective. A shareholder since September 2015, Eurazeo continues its support for Vestiaire Collective. The investment company recently took part in a new fundraising round as Vestiaire Collective moves closer to profitability. A platform for reselling second-hand luxury items, Vestiaire Collective is optimistic about the future. Since its launch, the company has raised several rounds of funding to develop its projects: accelerating its growth in Europe and the United […]

     Rafa Gómez, CEO and co-founder of Unfeigned. Credits: Unfeigned Interview Spanish brand Unfeigned is on a mission to transform men's basics into garments that stand out for their commitment to quality, design and the environment. After rapid international growth fuelled by its wholesale strategy, the brand is now ready to open a new chapter with the opening of its first physical store in Paris - an important step in further consolidating its global presence. Behind this success are […]

Bernard Arnault, photo taken in June 2022. Credits: ERIC PIERMONT / AFP In this episode of the 'Success Story' podcast, its hosts discuss the story of Bernard Arnault, the 75-year-old founder, chairman and CEO of the French luxury conglomerate LVMH. Arnault plays a pivotal role in the history of luxury fashion. The podcast explores how Arnault is transforming the luxury industry. The hosts discuss the highs and lows of LVMH and Arnault, as well as his strategic acquisitions and innovative […]

Credits: New Yorker Friedrich Knapp, the founder of German retailer New Yorker, has died at the age of 73. "It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our owner and managing partner, who made New Yorker one of the world's leading fashion companies through his courageous and visionary actions. Mr. Knapp was a family man and a thoroughbred entrepreneur who achieved outstanding things both entrepreneurially and socially," said New Yorker managing directors Helene Steiner and Jonas Gnauck in […]

'Slow it down' 2017. Credits: © Mous Lamrabat / Courtesy of Foam In the latest episode of 'The Most', the podcast welcomes Belgian-Moroccan fashion photographer Mous Lamrabat, an internationally renowned figure in the fashion and photography world. Lamrabat, who originally studied interior design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, has evolved into a visual storyteller whose work has been featured in leading global and Belgian publications such as Elle, Weekend Knack and DS Magazine. […]

The new Ba&sh flagship store in Singapore. Credits: Ba&sh The French fashion brand Ba&sh has emerged as a key player in sustainable fashion in recent years. The brand, which offers luxury clothing at an accessible price point, received B Corp certification in June 2023 with a score of 98 points. By collaborating with sustainable start-ups and investing in regenerative agriculture, Ba&sh is taking steps towards an environmentally friendly future. In a podcast, CEO Pierre-Arnaud […]

The US and Chinese flags behind dollar bills. Illustrative image. Credits: Pexels Indonesia recently requested Google and Apple to remove the Temu app, owned by PDD Holdings, from its national app stores to protect local businesses from the sale of extremely cheap products. This direct action, without accusations of illegal activity, is rare and raises questions about how the tech giants will respond. The action could inspire other countries, as local businesses are increasingly concerned […]

A-Cold-Wall FW22 collection presentation. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Samuel Ross’ A-Cold-Wall has been sold to distribution agency Four Marketing just months after it was acquired by London-based fashion accelerator Tomorrow Ltd. In a press release seen and reported on by Vogue Business, Tomorrow Ltd CEO, Stefano Martinetto, said: “We’re thrilled to see the brand transition into such capable hands.” Martinetto added that his existing relationship with Four Marketing […]

Vivobarefoot launches new take back scheme with ReVivo program Credits: Vivobarefoot Vivobarefoot has launched a new ReVivo program, which sees the minimalist, barefoot-inspired footwear brand take back old, used sneakers from any brand for recycling and is expanding the program to the US and Europe. Designed to help consumers be more aware of their consumption habits and use their shoes for longer, the new initiative offers shoppers a 20 percent discount on a new pair of Vivobarefoot footwear […]

UAL's ambassadors, 2024 Credits: Image courtesy University of the Arts London (UAL) University of the Arts London (UAL) has announced the appointment of ten new high-profile ambassadors from the fashion and creative industries. The lineup includes renowned names such as accessories designer Anya Hindmarch and artist Es Devlin, who will leverage their expertise and networks to support UAL's mission of nurturing the next generation of creative talent. Hindmarch, who was awarded a Damehood in […]

Credits: Alibaba Chinese tech and e-commerce giant Alibaba on Friday reported moderate revenue growth of five percent in its latest quarter, as Beijing works to stimulate domestic spending. The Hangzhou-based firm operates some of China's most widely used online shopping platforms, making its performance a bellwether for consumer sentiment. Alibaba's revenue during the three-month quarter ending September 30 totalled 236.5 billion yuan (32.7 billion dollars), the firm announced in a statement […]

C by Claire's. Credits: Claire's. Accessories retailer Claire’s is doubling down on the beauty category with the launch of its own fragrance and body care line, dubbed C by Claire’s. The new brand builds on the reported success of its existing body care product collection, expanding the offering for its Gen Zalpha consumer base. This new collection features moisturisers, bath and body scrubs, fragrances and hair and body mists, among other products, each featuring “original scents” […]

Interview Image illustrating seeking orientation in a changing fashion world. Credits: AI-generated image by FashionUnited using Dall-E. The fashion industry has had a turbulent year. Some companies are struggling with insolvencies and declining revenues, while others are raising their forecasts and expanding. In uncertain times, some employees may also be questioning their career and future. Should you remain loyal to a company during a crisis, and when is it time to look for a new job? […]

Hoff store in Spain. Credits: Hoff. Spanish fashion brand Hoff has sold a minority stake in its business to Luxembourg-based private equity fund Rahco Capital to fuel its next phase of expansion and growth. Following the closing of the acquisition, Hoff founder Fran Marchena will continue to operate the brand, and maintains the position of majority and controlling shareholder, retaining 85 percent of Hoff’s shareholding. In a release, Marchena said the incorporation of Rahco represented a […]

Ashish campaign imagery. Credits: Ashish. London-based Ashish has unveiled its first-ever stand-alone brand website and direct-to-consumer channel. The launch comes on the back of the brand’s 20th anniversary year, after which it said it was the “the time to expand its online presence”. Such growth is expected to continue throughout 2025. The website, curated by the brand’s namesake designer Ashish Gupta, will initially launch with a 24-piece product offering, with seven of those […]

Amazon Haul Credits: Amazon In the battle for bargain hunters, Amazon is now launching 'Amazon Haul', a concept that will allow shoppers to find items that are all priced at 20 dollars or less. The new feature of Amazon's app and website is currently rolling out in the US. Through 'Amazon Haul' consumers can find electronics, home furnishings, fashion and lifestyle products. In general, these items can be delivered to their homes within two weeks, according to the press release. Amazon also […]

Geox store. Credits: Geox The Italian shoe manufacturer Geox SpA is streamlining its business activities. On Thursday, the group announced the closure of its subsidiaries in China and the US at the end of the year. Both companies had only made insignificant contributions to sales and were in the red, Geox said, adding that the measures were aimed at increasing efficiency and better meeting the needs of sales. The media had already speculated about the closure of operations in the US a few […]

Puma flagship store in New York City Credits: Puma SE As Puma continues to make progress in its climate protection efforts, the sportswear giant has now set a number of new climate goals. At the beginning of the year, the company announced that it had reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 24 percent (market-based) in 2023 compared to 2022, seven years earlier than planned. Now the sports company has announced its new sustainability goals under the project title 'Vision 2030', and wants to be […]

Sundry Credits: DBG For the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, Digital Brands Group (DBG) reported a net revenue of 2.4 million dollars, down from 3.3 million dollars in the year prior. The company cited the dropping of its largest wholesale account as the core driver of this decline, a move that was due to single-digit gross margins and additional expenses. Despite this, DBG managed to narrow its losses, reporting 3.5 million dollars in net loss compared to last year’s 5.4 million […]

Credits: Landsec / Trinity Leeds Real estate firm Landsec has reported its financials for the half-year ended September 30, 2024, during which time it bounced back to a profit before tax of 243 million pounds, up from a loss of 193 million pounds in the year prior. The company cited a 0.9 percent uplift in portfolio value as a core driver, while Central London and major retail assets brought in respective like-for-like (LFL) net rental income growth of 5.5 and 3.1 percent. It was noted that […]

Portrait of Luca Lo Curzio. Credits: Jil Sander Luca Lo Curzio is believed to be stepping down from his role as chief executive officer of Jil Sander. This is according to market sources cited by WWD. The media outlet did not disclose a reason for the alleged departure. If it is the case, it would bring to an end a short tenure at the luxury fashion house for Lo Curzio, who was only appointed to its helm in June last year. At the time, he succeeded Ubaldo Minelli, who went on to become CEO of […]

Perfect Moment's New York store, opening October. Credits: Perfect Moment. Skiwear brand Percent Moment reported its fiscal Q2 2025 financials, reflecting a year in which the brand has put a focus on growing awareness and presence across regions. Despite this, total net revenue fell 35 percent to 3.8 million dollars compared to the same period last year. The company cited the conclusion of its Hugo Boss collaboration as the cause, bringing in a decrease of two million dollars in […]

Jonatan Janmark and Helena Helmersson. Credits: Circulose Material manufacturer Circulose has announced the appointment of Helena Helmersson as the new chairman of the board, a position she will take up following her tenure as chief executive officer of Swedish retail giant H&M Group. Helmersson will be joined by Jonatan Janmark, who has been named chief executive officer at Circulose – formerly Renewcell. Both executives will assume their roles from December 1, 2024. Their appointments […]

Jacquemus London store. Credits: Jacquemus / @billaltaright. In Pictures French luxury brand Jacquemus has opened the doors to its new London boutique today, bringing customers into a Mediterranean-like atmosphere within a traditional Victorian building on New Bond Street, Mayfair. The interior of the store has been designed in collaboration with Oma, which contributed to the four storey space spanning a total of 332 square metres. The experience already begins on the street outside, however, […]

Dolce&Gabbana x Skims campaign imagery. Credits: Dolce&Gabbana / Skims / Nadia Lee Cohen. In Pictures Skims, the shapewear brand co-founded by reality star Kim Kardashian, has unveiled a new collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana aimed at merging the two brands’ respective identities through “body-enhancing looks”. Among the limited edition collection are reinvented Dolce&Gabbana silhouettes that appear with the Skims logo, as well as the luxury brand’s signature leopard […]

Moschino store in Rome, Italy Credits: Moschino The Aeffe Group achieved positive EBITDA for the nine month period at 90.9 million euros with a margin of 43.8 percent on turnover, EBIT was positive for 66.6 million euros with an increase of 78.3 million and net profit amounted to 35.2 million euros compared to a net loss of 17.8 million in 2023. However, revenues of 207.8 million euros were down 17.8 percent at current exchange and 17.6 percent at constant exchange rates. Commenting on the […]

Björn Borg store Credits: Björn Borg image bank For the third quarter, Björn Borg reported net sales of 285.1 million Swedish krona, an increase of 8.8 percent, while the company’s currency-neutral net sales increased by 10.4 percent. “Our chosen growth market, Germany, continued to develop very positively. During the quarter, we increased our presence with growth of 44 percent,”said Björn Borg CEO Henrik Bunge in a statement. Björn Borg posts Q3 earnings growth Net sales for the […]

Gucci's 'We Will Always Have London' campaign. Credits: Gucci / Nan Goldin. The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed more names to be honoured during the upcoming Fashion Awards, set to take place December 2. Gucci is set to receive the Special Recognition Award for its ‘We Will Always Have London’ campaign, which had been directed by the brand’s creative director Sabato De Sarno and captured by photographer Nan Goldin. Gucci's 'We Will Always Have London' campaign. […]

Wolverine World Wide Boston Innovation Hub. Credits: WWW. On the back of opening new international office spaces, Wolverine World Wide (WWW) has unveiled a global “Innovation Hub” in Boston, Massachusetts, where it will house its design and product teams. The 11 square foot facility will also be home to employees of the group’s brand Saucony, including team members in design, development, product management and merchandising. In a release, president and chief executive officer of […]

Reese Witherspoon in Draper James campaign imagery. Credits: Draper James. Lifestyle brand Draper James, founded by actress Reese Witherspoon, has announced a new strategic partnership with PDS Limited as it looks to expand and cement its presence in the UK and the European Union. The design and supply chain management firm has been appointed to oversee Draper James’ international distribution, while further serving as the manufacturer for its e-commerce and brick-and-mortar apparel […]

Totême RTW SS25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Totême has opened the doors of its first store in Denmark. The first images of the new store, located in the historic Egmont building in Copenhagen on Vognmagergade, were revealed on the womenswear brand's Instagram account. Totême, founded in 2014 by Swedish couple Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, is known for its understated luxury look. Over the past decade, the luxury brand has gained considerable popularity and built a loyal customer […]

Nancy Bitetto, senior vice president of New York brands Credits: Caleres Nancy Bitetto has joined Caleres as senior vice president of New York brands, which include Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard, and private brand offerings. In this role, the company said, Bitetto will focus on accelerating growth and expanding profitability within the Caleres brand portfolio. She will report directly to Jay Schmidt, president and CEO of Caleres. Commenting on Bitetto’s appointment, Schmidt said in a […]

Detail of the new A Century of Fashion book cover. Credits: courtesy Santista Jeanswear. Sponsored by the Brazilian jeans brand Santista Jeanswear, the book A Century of Fashion (original title in Portuguese ‘Um Século de Moda’) by Brazilian professor and specialist in fashion history João Braga, is being relaunched by publishing house D’Livros Editora. After 11 years, the book returns with a new edition, bringing a rich and in-depth analysis of the history of fashion and its impacts […]

Opinion Burberry B shield scarf made with Brewed Protein fibre Credits: Burberry As Burberry looks to reclaim its authority in outerwear and all-weather accessories, the British heritage brand must contend with another half year of dire results, which saw retail sales down as much as 20 percent. The future proof strategy under CEO Joshua Shulman is to amplify the brand's strengths, like its trench coats, outerwear, and of course scarves. A new "scarf bar" was unveiled in the brand's […]

Opinion Vogue. Credits: Unsplash. Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design recently rebranded as Vogue College of Fashion. By placing the iconic fashion magazine at the heart of its curriculum, the institution aims to enhance its reputation within the already vibrant landscape of fashion education. But is studying at Vogue College of Fashion worthwhile? FashionUnited takes a closer look. What is the Vogue College of Fashion? Vogue College of Fashion, established in 2013 as Condé Nast […]

Tommy Hilfiger store Credits: Tommy Hilfiger PVH Corp. has announced the appointment of Jesper Andersen, executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Lego Group, to its board of directors. He has also been appointed to the board’s audit and risk management committee. Commenting on the new addition to the board, Stefan Larsson, PVH chief executive officer, said in a release: “Jesper’s very strong financial acumen, omnichannel experience and data-driven approach make him an […]

Mister Spex store in Trier, Germany Credits: Mister Spex European omni-channel optician Mister Spex achieved revenue of 57.8 million euros for the third quarter of 2024, a 3 percent decline compared to the same period last year. The company attributed the sales decline to the closure of international stores in Scandinavia, Austria, and Switzerland as part of the transformation and restructuring program "SpexFocus". The company added that the core German market however demonstrated positive […]

Diesel X Damiano David Credits: Diesel Diesel global ambassador Damiano David and Creative Director Glenn Martens co-design the ultimate collaboration: an exclusive capsule collection inspired by the musician. Diesel global ambassador Damiano David expands his role, for the first time co-designing an exclusive capsule collection with creative director Glenn Martens. Enlisted specifically to work with the brand in a unique role as a co-creator of products, Damiano and Glenn Martens present a […]

Michael Kors window display. Credits: Michael Kors. Capri Holdings Limited and Tapestry Inc. have reached an agreement to terminate their merger arrangement, Capri announced in a press release. The news comes after a judge blocked the multi-billion dollar deal. Capri and Tapestry have said they are finally pulling the plug on their multi-billion dollar deal "in the best interest of both companies". It is unlikely that the required approvals from US regulators will be met before the merger […]

Asos Reclaimed Vintage x Outer Banks collection Credits: Asos Cycling brand Assos of Switzerland has launched what is now its second legal battle against British e-commerce giant Asos. According to City AM, the Swiss company has filed a breach of contract claim against Asos to the English High Court, to which Asos Plc, Asos.com and Asos France were named defendants. The exact details of the lawsuit are currently undisclosed, the media outlet noted. This isn’t the first time the duo have been […]

Boohoo Group. Credits: Boohoo Group, newsroom. On the heels of publishing its interim six month report, Boohoo has reported that it has successfully secured gross proceeds of around 33.3 million pounds in an oversubscribed Placing and Subscriptions process. Launched November 13 and closed today, the Placing and Subscriptions were offered at an issue price of 31 pence per share, a 3.3 percent premium over its closing price of 30 pence on Wednesday, at an aggregate of over 107.6 million new […]

Yohji Yamamoto x Limi Feu London pop-up. Credits: Yohji Yamamoto. A new pop-up boutique of Yohji Yamamoto has opened in London’s Mayfair district to celebrate Limi Feu, the brand of the Japanese designer’s daughter Limi Yamamoto. From November 14 to 15, the store, located just down the street from Yohji Yamamoto’s London flagship, will focus exclusively on the Limi Feu line, the collection of which was curated by Limi herself, who included a number of archive looks to be displayed […]