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Interview Fifth Avenue, New York. Credits: Unsplash. High-end retail competition is heating up, and with urban transformation reshaping some of the world’s central shopping districts, strategic opportunities and market dynamics are rapidly shifting. New York’s prestigious Fifth Avenue is particularly in a state of flux. The famed shopping street is currently experiencing a unique merging of a 400 million dollar redesign, record-low retail availability, and high-end investment. 2026 […]

Gant Footwear Credits: Gant Gant is bringing its footwear operations in-house and establishing Gant Footwear AB, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen its brand and business over the next coming years. The announcement sees the American sportswear brand conclude its licensing partnership with Hamm Footwear GmbH, effective from the Spring/Summer 2027 season.  The establishment of Gant Footwear AB effectively brings all footwear operations under Gant’s ownership, allowing the brand […]

Under Armour Boston store. Credits: Under Armour. Sportswear giant Under Armour has reported Q3 adjusted operating results that have “exceeded expectations” as its ongoing transformation strategy picks up. This is despite a decline in revenue, particularly as performance in North America dampened figures. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company saw overall revenue drop 5 percent to 1.33 billion dollars, and 6 percent on a currency-neutral basis. North America saw the sharpest […]

Caruso SS26 Credits: Courtesy of Caruso Raffaele Caruso has completed an ownership transfer from its former shareholder, Lanvin Group, to MondeVita Italy srl. MondeVita Italy srl is part of Mondevo Group, an international investment group backed by private investors with a long-term outlook. Mondevo Group was founded by Hussam Otaibi, founder and chairman, and Fabio Brambilla, co-founder and chief executive officer. Marco Angeloni is confirmed as CEO and will also become a minority shareholder […]

Spring Fair Feb 2026 edition. Credits: Spring Fair. Spring Fair's February 2026 edition closed with signs of renewed confidence across the UK and international retail landscape. With 40,000 visitors from 124 countries attending the four-day event at the NEC Birmingham, both buyers and exhibitors pointed to higher footfall, stronger intentions to buy and a noticeably more optimistic atmosphere than in recent years. From a buyer perspective, the show offered scale, variety and efficiency amid […]

Backstage at the Off-White SS26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Off-White will make its return to the official Paris Fashion Week schedule on March 5, 2026. This is one of the key announcements from the provisional schedule for the autumn/winter 2026 womenswear edition, published this Friday by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM). The schedule from the Parisian fashion authority reveals much more. Paris Fashion Week: key highlights From March 2 to 10, 2026, 68 […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector showed remarkable resilience this week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales rising by +3.51%. This growth is particularly impressive given the severe disruption caused by Storm Chandra, which battered the country with intense rain, strong winds, and heavy snowfall. While the extreme weather kept many shoppers at home, the fashion sector emerged as the primary engine of growth, successfully navigating both physical and digital challenges. Fashion […]

The Luxury Fabric Show montage. Credits: The Luxury Fabric Show. Interview Following its inaugural edition in October, The Luxury Fabric Show is set to return to The Box Office Studio in Shoreditch, London, for a spring iteration. After what was described as a successful first event, the show, scheduled March 10 to 11, is set to widen its representation of British suppliers, as it looks to simultaneously fuel the creativity of local designers. The event was introduced as a response to the […]

Shein corner at BHV (Paris). Credits: Photo by J-F ROLLINGER / ONLY FRANCE / ONLY FRANCE VIA AFP Paris (France) - In the initial hearing, the French state requested a complete block of the Shein website for selling illicit products. On Thursday, during the appeal, the state demanded the blocking of only the marketplace reserved for third-party sellers on the Asian platform. The Paris Court of Appeal will deliver its decision on March 19. On December 19, the Paris judicial court rejected the […]

A Jacadi brand store (2021). Credits: Photo by RICCARDO MILANI / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Paris, France – The international investment firm Blue Water Venture Partners has announced its intention to acquire children's fashion brand Jacadi Paris. The firm is led by New York-based investor Joseph Hernandez. The news was reported by Les Echos on Thursday. In a statement dated Monday, the investment firm announced it has signed a “letter of intent to acquire Jacadi Paris, the renowned […]

The Fabricant Deep/23 AI Collection. Credits: The Fabricant. The European Union is providing financial support to the Amsterdam-based fashion-tech company The Fabricant for the development of an AI-driven initiative. In collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), the Image to Pattern project focuses on automating the conversion of design sketches into production-ready patterns, according to a press release from The Fabricant. The Image to Pattern project targets this part of […]

Hugo Boss fragrance. Credits: Unsplash. Paris, France - US cosmetics and fragrance group Coty, which appointed a new interim CEO in January, published mixed results on Thursday. The company reported its “lowest debt in nine years” and is continuing its strategic review. In the second quarter of its fiscal year, from October to December, Coty's turnover increased by 1 percent year-over-year to 1.68 billion dollars. Over six months, sales fell by 3 percent to 3.25 billion dollars. Its debt […]

Credits: Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Hilfiger, which is part of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], presents the Cadillac Formula 1® Team fanwear collection, featuring replica team uniforms alongside additional signature pieces representing both brands. Further drops are planned throughout the 2026 season for selected races and key driver moments. As a full expression of the team’s style, the collection draws on a shared heritage of iconic design, bringing vibrant character and bold innovation to the global […]

Credits: e-SCM e-SCM Solutions is pleased to announce its participation in D-Congress 2026, one of Northern Europe’s leading events shaping the future of retail and e-commerce. The e- SCM Solutions team will be present to showcase how digital supply chain solutions can transform business culture and drive sustainable growth. 1. About D-Congress D-Congress 2026 will take place on March 4–5, 2026, at the prestigious Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre (Svenska Mässan) in Gothenburg, […]

From left to right, and from top to bottom: Cai Jinqing, Dennis Chan, Camille Charrière, Susan Cohn Rockefeller, Demna, Guo Pei, Hung Huang, Lv Xiaolei, Simone Marchetti, Miranda Qu, Carla Sozzani, Zang Yingchun. Credits: Kering Kering announces the Advisory Board for the inaugural edition of Kering CRAFT – Creative Residency for Artisanship, Fashion and Technology – the Group’s pioneering program developed in partnership with Shanghai Fashion Week. Strengthening Kering’s support for […]

Federico Cina's SS23 collection made from hemp. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Villepinte (France) - From suits and jeans to flip-flops, hemp, a natural fibre used in textiles for centuries before falling into disuse, is making a comeback. Its advocates hope it will follow the same path in fashion as linen. At the Première Vision trade fair in Villepinte, near Paris, the European Confederation of Flax and Hemp (ALCE) stand displays various hemp garments alongside traditional ropes. While […]

An H&M store in Stockholm. Credits: H&M Group Swedish fashion group H&M Group is set to close its customer service centre in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on June 1, 2026. The Maastricht customer service centre currently serves multiple brands within the H&M Group, a spokesperson told FashionUnited. In 2026, the retail group will transition globally to an operational model with external partners. The Dutch customer service operations will also be outsourced to an external […]

Amazon Services Credits: Amazon Amazon is surpassing even its high-spending tech rivals with its planned investments. The retail giant plans to invest around 200 billion dollars this year in AI, chips, robotics and satellites. The figure was difficult for investors to digest. The company's shares fell by more than ten percent in after-hours trading. According to Amazon's chief executive officer Andy Jassy, the majority of the funds will be allocated to expanding the AI infrastructure. The […]

India’s Tex-Eco Initiative is aiming for global compliance. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited India's Union Budget 2026-27, revealed earlier this week, outlines strategic shifts for the textile and garment industry to enhance its global supply chain role, focusing on value, sustainability and technology. The Tex-Eco Initiative was unveiled as one of the “Integrated Programme for Textiles"' pillars: It is designed to align Indian textile manufacturing with […]

Prospective Area Première Vision Paris February 2026 Credits: Alex Gallosi In Pictures During its February 2026 edition, Première Vision Paris displayed how the seasonal colour palette published by the trade show is becoming an economic driver. Building on colour trends – in this case, those for SS27 – Première Vision is extending its model to new creative sectors: beauty, patisserie, music, photography and perfumery. In September 2025, FashionUnited left Première Vision Paris with the […]

REPORT Copy of a vintage Dior bag Credits: Vestiaire Collective Vestiaire Collective is reportedly set to achieve its first annual profit this year, as it prepares to expand across the United States. The news comes after Vestiaire Collection saw its valuation decline to approximately 1.1 billion euros in 2024 from a 1.4 billion euro peak in 2021. However, since then, the online luxury resell platform has seen annual revenue growth exceeding 20 percent in recent years and expects to reach […]

Quiz store. Credits: Quiz. British retail chain Quiz has officially entered administration. After a prolonged challenging period, and despite stronger than expected sales at times, the company has succumbed to several headwinds that made for testing trade conditions. Interpath’s Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs have been appointed joint administrators to Orion Retail Limited, Tarak International Limited and Zandra Systems Limited, collectively trading as Quiz Clothing. While the […]

Brooks Running saw record global growth in 2025 Credits: Brooks Running American sportswear brand Brooks Running reported “record-breaking” global revenue for the fiscal year 2025, reaching a 16 percent increase year-over-year as it builds on its nine consecutive years of growth. Brooks’ runner-first focus drove strong performance across key markets, with the running brand reporting strong regional performance resulting in a 14 percent growth in North America. In addition, Brooks saw 22 […]

Versace Store Credits: Capri Holdings Thursday’s announcement that Pieter Mulier will become chief creative officer of Versace confirms what fashion circles had been whispering for months. The Prada Group and Versace jointly confirmed the appointment, positioning the Belgian designer at the creative helm of one of fashion’s most iconic names as it enters a new chapter under Italian ownership. Mulier arrives with a resume both deep and directional. A Brussels-educated architect turned […]

Prada womenswear FW24-25 Credits: Prada The fashion week dedicated to womenswear for autumn/winter 2026 is scheduled from February 24 to March 2. Debuts include Maria Grazia Chiuri for Fendi and Meryll Rogge for Marni. Demna, at Gucci, will present his first catwalk show after unveiling his debut collection for the Kering-owned brand last September, titled “Gucci La famiglia”. The Emporio Armani show, which combines the men's and women's collections, marks another debut for Silvana Armani. […]

Ralph Lauren store in New York Credits: Ralph Lauren Corporation Ralph Lauren Corporation reported strong results in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, backed by solid demand across regions and continued momentum in key product categories. The US-based premium group exceeded market expectations and raised its outlook for the full year. In the third quarter, ended December 27, 2025, Ralph Lauren increased revenue by 12 percent to 2.4 billion dollars. Adjusted for currency effects, […]

Credits: Eton Released just in time for Valentine’s Day, the white collar shirt returns for Spring Summer 2026. A well-loved style, back in refined blue and pink stripes. Clean, crisp, and considered—crafted from wrinkle-resistant 100 percent cotton Signature Twill with a sharp white contrast collar. The shirts are available at the Eton website, in Eton stores, and through selected retailers. Credits: Eton Credits: Eton ABOUT THE BRAND Read more about Etonon their […]

Credits: Frasers Group British retail giant Frasers Group has secured a majority stake in Maxi Sport SpA, an Italian multi-sport retailer, as it continues to enact its global expansion strategy. Exact terms and details of the agreement, including the size of the acquired stake, were not initially disclosed in the announcement. Maxi Sport’s owners, Emanuele, Giovanni, Ester and Guilia Sala, will retain a shareholding and maintain positions on the leadership team. Commenting on the move, […]

Credits: IWC Schaffhausen Schaffhausen, February 5th, 2026: IWC Schaffhausen has collaborated with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team driver, George Russell, on the design of two limited edition Pilot’s Watches. Comprising a chronograph and an automatic model, these editions are both crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic. They feature black dials with printing and luminescence in a striking blue colour, reflecting the signature blue hue also seen on Russell’s helmet. The watches […]

A Canada Goose store in Paris Image: Canada Goose Canadian apparel provider Canada Goose Holdings Inc. significantly increased its sales in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This was largely due to significant growth in the US and China. Profit, however, fell short of the previous year's level. The Toronto-based down jacket specialist announced the latest results on Thursday, which were above market expectations. It also revealed a new appointment to a key position. In the […]

A Coach boutique in Chicago Image: Coach US fashion group Tapestry Inc. exceeded expectations in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, thanks to strong growth at its core brand Coach. In light of its recent strong performance, the group raised its forecasts on Thursday. In the three months to December 27, group revenue reached 2.50 billion dollars. This represented an increase of 14 percent compared to the same quarter last year. On a pro-forma basis, excluding contributions from […]

Pieter Mulier Credits: Versace Prada Group and Versace announced today, through a statement, the appointment of Pieter Mulier as chief creative officer, effective from July 1, 2026. The announcement comes days after the Belgian designer revealed his departure from fashion house Alaïa. “His arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter for the brand,” explained the label. In December, the brand bid farewell to Dario Vitale, who was at the creative helm for just one season. He left the […]

BFW street styles for FW26 Credits: Jeremy Moeller for BFW In Pictures As the German capital's fashion week celebrated its grand finale on Monday, temperatures dropped to almost minus ten degrees. The pavements were frozen, turning them into an ice rink. Additionally, there was a public transport strike. Despite these conditions, fashion enthusiasts were not deterred from showcasing their best looks. An overview of the street styles from Berlin Fashion Week for autumn/winter 2026. […]

In Pictures June Ambrose x Naturalizer ‘Style-letics’ collection Credits: Naturalizer Celebrity stylist June Ambrose, who has worked with Jay-Z and Missy Elliott and was a creative partner with Puma, has unveiled her first collaboration with Caleres’ women’s footwear brand Naturalizer as the brand's global ambassador and guest creative director. Drawing on her experience combining sport and fashion, fashion disruptor Ambrose has created a capsule collection rooted in comfort that […]

Peta has developed a guide to help consumers identify "cruel" materials in their wardrobes Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of AI The vegan fashion market is a niche but increasingly important sector, driven by the demand for cruelty-free products. According to data from the American research company Market.Us, the global vegan fashion market is projected to reach approximately 1,281.2 billion dollars by 2034. This is up from 556.3 billion dollars in 2024. This growth […]

In Pictures Hoff London flagship in Covent Garden Credits: Hoff Spanish sneaker brand Hoff has opened its newest flagship store at 124 Long Acre, Covent Garden in London, ahead of additional international openings this quarter in Mexico and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The new store marks Hoff’s second and largest London location, adding to its Regent Street store, and represents the brand’s first major international retail debut since unveiling its home concept venue on Velázquez […]

Princess Street, Manchester, UK Credits: Unsplash. New data from MRI Software has pointed to a familiar post-festive slowdown in UK retail footfall in January, with visits falling sharply month on month but remaining relatively steady compared to last year. According to the platform, footfall across all UK retail destinations declined 20.8 percent month on month in January, following a strong December supported by Boxing Day trading. MRI said the drop reflects a typical seasonal reset instead […]

Luca De Meo at the Kering headquarters in Paris (September 2025). Credits: Photo by THOMAS SAMSON / AFP Kering is strengthening its influence in the Middle East and North Africa regions. By launching the Kering Generation Award in the MENA region, the luxury group is establishing itself in the local economic landscape. Its objective is to provide startups in these territories with the means to “shape the future of fashion”. This announcement follows the success of the 2025 Kering […]

Philippa Newman, chief product officer at Pandora Credits: Pandora Jewellery brand Pandora has announced that former Michael Kors executive Philippa Newman will join the company as its new chief product officer on March 9 to ensure that creativity is “consistently translated into scalable product newness”. Newman, who has more than 25 years of experience from global luxury fashion and accessories brands, will lead Pandora’s global product organisation, overseeing end-to-end product […]

Latin America as a laboratory for fashion retail in an inflationary context. Credits: Kindelmedia for Pexels.com Buenos Aires – Unlike many developed economies today, Latin America has been grappling with economic volatility, high inflation and restricted consumption for years. The region, particularly markets like Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, has become a testing ground. Here, the fashion and retail industry has learned to operate under constant pressure from unstable costs, more cautious […]

Next storefront Credits: Next Plc Fashion’s mid-market, once considered the industry’s stable centre, has undergone a decade of disruption that is reshaping the wider apparel landscape. According to a new white paper by independent think tank FashionSights, the drivers that have “hollowed out” the middle are no longer contained there and are increasingly moving upmarket. “Premium brands that still rely on aura and traditional wholesale partners will increasingly face the same hard […]

J.Lindeberg Launches Women's Ready To Wear Collection Credits: J.Lindeberg In Pictures Swedish sport and lifestyle brand J.Lindeberg, best known for its golf, ski and tennis products, has officially launched its debut women’s ready-to-wear (RTW) collection for spring/summer 2026. First announced last summer, the new collection is to mark “30 years of bold progression” from the brand and is a significant milestone for J.Lindeberg’s ongoing evolution. Founded in 1996, the brand has […]

Credits: CampusFP CampusFP Fashion Week will return on February 6, 2026, bringing together students from vocational training centres across the Community of Madrid to present physical and digital runway shows focused on fashion, technology and future-ready skills. Now in its ninth edition, the event positions vocational education as a practical laboratory for emerging talent, offering students hands-on experience across design, pattern making, styling, audiovisual production, lighting, sound, […]

The Fashion Trust US announces its 2026 finalists Credits: The Fashion Trust US Fashion Trust US has revealed its finalists for the fourth annual Fashion Trust US(FTUS) Awards. Taking place in Los Angeles on April 7, 2026, the finalists were chosen by the FTUS Board and advisory board members. All 16 finalist nominees are divided across the four categories, namely Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, Accessories, and Graduate, in addition to the Sustainability Award. The finalists in the Ready-to-Wear […]

Credits: Montereggi Point Scoop is set to open at Olympia National from 8–10 February 2026, marking 15 years as one of the UK’s most curated fashion buying events. Bringing together an exceptional edit of international designers across fashion, accessories, lifestyle and home, the February 2026 edition will once again welcome buyers, press and industry leaders into Scoop’s signature gallery-like environment, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and thoughtful discovery at the heart of […]

Pandora Oxford Street West Credits: Pandora Danish jewellery giant Pandora has reaffirmed its financial results for the fiscal year 25, during which it recorded revenue growth of 6 percent, below its initial guidance of 7 to 9 percent. Like-for-like growth was up 2 percent, while EBIT margin came to 23.9 percent, slightly below the projected 24 percent. The company reported strong cash conversion of 65 percent. In a statement, Pandora’s new CEO and president, Berta de Pablos-Barbier said […]

Nike store in Germany. Credits: Nike New York - A US government agency on Wednesday asked the courts to enforce a subpoena against Nike, accusing the sportswear giant of discriminatory practices against White people. Nike “has failed to provide all the requested information,” wrote the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in a document asking a Missouri court to enforce a subpoena. The EEOC is the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination. […]

Credits: Jack Wills Jack Wills Retail Limited demonstrated a strong improvement in profitability during the fiscal year ended April 27, 2025, despite a decrease in revenue. The British brand managed to increase its operating profit by reducing the number of retail stores and improving gross margins. According to documents filed with Companies House, over the reporting period, Jack Wills saw a profit of 4.36 million pounds, a significant turnaround from the 31,000 pound loss in the previous […]

Production site at the headquarters in Lenzing Image: Lenzing AG, Photographer: Franz Neumayr Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing AG (Lenzing) is set to acquire a majority stake in the Swedish company TreeToTextile AB. In a statement, the group described the planned acquisition as a “further strategic milestone”. The company, founded in 2014, represents “the next major technological breakthrough in cellulosic fibre production”. Lenzing had already acquired a minority stake in […]

Models and sapeurs, members of SAPE, present a creation on the catwalk during a dress rehearsal ahead of a fashion show at the Regional Fashion Institute in Africa (IRMA) in Kinshasa, on January 31, 2026. Credits: HARDY BOPE / AFP. In an abandoned hangar surrounded by dusty trucks in Kinshasa, young student models strut down a catwalk of artificial grass, showcasing their first-ever collection to their Congolese fashion school peers. Container ships rumble outside in the Democratic Republic of […]

Not all counterfeit goods are so easy to spot. Credits: Simone Preuss for FashionUnited Counterfeit apparel, footwear and accessories present serious chemical and product safety hazards to consumers. This is the conclusion of a recent study titled “Unboxing Fake Fashion Unleashing Real Dangers”. It was released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and supported by total assurance quality provider Intertek. As part of the study, 39 counterfeit products including […]

One of the latest editions of the Children's Show Credits: Children's Show, Ente moda Italia The fifth edition of the Children's Show is scheduled for February 8 and 9 in New York at the Chelsea Industrial, in the heart of Manhattan. The event is organised by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) in partnership with Ente Moda Italia (EMI). The theme of this edition, “A masquerade celebration”, blends imagination, identity and play with a modern aesthetic. Among the Italian brands present are […]

Chemicals are a topic in the fashion industry. Credits: Unsplash ZDHC, known as the publisher of the Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL), has published a new guideline for chemical substances: Chemical Watchlist V1.0. While the MRSL indicates which chemical substances are not permitted in production processes, the Watchlist offers a broader reference of almost 1,700 substances that may pose risks to health, the environment or circularity. The list was developed by industry experts […]

Marc Cain in New York Credits: Marc Cain Bodelshausen-based apparel company Marc Cain is strengthening its North American teams with new executive appointments for the US and Canada. Jessica R’Bibo assumed the role of president of Marc Cain Canada Inc. at the start of the year, Marc Cain announced on Wednesday. Joy Corson took on the position of vice president of Marc Cain USA Inc. in November 2025. The new appointments are part of an “organisational realignment” and represent a […]

Worker at Accord-covered factory Credits: International Accord Secretariat Consultations between over 100 brands, retailers and trade union representatives have led to an extension of the Pakistan Accord, a country-specific agreement within the International Accord. With the new signature, the fashion companies confirm their joint commitment to improved labour and safety standards in the Pakistani supply chain. The extension, effective retroactively from January 1, 2026, underscores the […]

Abercrombie NFL Super Bowl collection Credits: Abercrombie The National Football League’s annual Super Bowl is no longer just a championship football game; its upcoming showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in San Francisco sees the NFL deepening its ties to fashion with a series of fashion shows, designer collaborations, and retail activations. Highlights include American designer Thom Browne, who has become known for his tailored sportswear, trading New York […]

marketing Crocs campaign Credits: Courtesy Crocs Comfort footwear is no longer having a moment, it is the moment. Recent earnings from Birkenstock and Deckers underline what many retailers already see on the shop floor: consumers are investing in shoes that prioritise wearability, and they are doing so without waiting for discounts. Against that backdrop, Crocs’ newly unveiled global brand platform, Wonderfully Unordinary, reads less like a reinvention and more like a recalibration. […]

Image for illustration. Credits: FashionUnited. AI generated. The UK government is joining a broader effort towards addressing the use of PFAS in consumer products. A PFAS Plan has now been outlined, setting out what the government said is an “evidence-based approach to tackling these persistent chemicals”. The decision to address PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’, comes amid growing concern over their potential risk to human health and the natural environment. The UK […]

Sézane boutique in Madrid. Credits: Sézane. Despite global apprehension surrounding US politics, the country remains an essential market for French brands. Sézane has recognised this and is currently planning its physical expansion into the heart of Washington. According to information obtained by FashionUnited, the brand founded by Morgane Sézalory is expected to open the store in April 2026. This new location joins an already extensive US portfolio, which includes two permanent […]

Lane Crawford and AiDLab Partner to Innovate Fashion Retail through AI, Launching Interactive Personal Stylist Credits: Lane Crawford and AiDLab AI is fast becoming part of the online shopping journey, but fashion retailers face a narrow margin for error. According to a new survey of 2,000 consumers in the US and UK, 66 percent of shoppers have already tried, or are open to using, an AI assistant such as ChatGPT or a retailer’s own tool when shopping online. Yet the same research suggests […]

Credits: Dior Dior presents a selection of pieces by Jonathan Anderson for Valentine’s Day. Echoing the Spring-Summer 2026 ready-to-wear collection, these creations celebrate love through original motifs, spotlighting the House’s expertise and heritage. Credits: Dior Inspired by an 18th-century emblem, the delicately floral Revolution Flowers print flourishes on the Dior Book Tote, Saddle and Lady Dior bags – with matching “D, I, O, R” charms –, complemented by small leather […]

Credits: Watches of Switzerland Watches of Switzerland Group experienced continued positive sales growth in both the US and UK markets, driven by a strong holiday season. For the 13 weeks ended January 25, 2026, the company saw sales growth ahead of expectations. Demand for luxury brands remained strong, outpacing supply in both the UK and US. The US market delivered broad-based growth across categories, brands, and price points, supported by the Roberto Coin marketing campaign. "I am pleased […]

SF1OG FW26 Credits: Ben Mönks /BFW Following fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and Copenhagen, all eyes have been on the German capital in recent days. Berlin Fashion Week has established itself as a hub for emerging talent and a new destination for international brands. It was indeed global labels this season that made up the big names on the calendar. These include the Berlin-based label GmbH and the Japanese brand John Lawrence Sullivan, which made its debut at the fashion week. An overview […]

Credits: Dstrezzed Sport as a cultural reference is clearly gaining significance for autumn/winter 2026, particularly where functionality, style and lifestyle converge. A conversation with Dstrezzed reveals how this development is being translated into menswear. With its FW26 collection, The 19th Hole, the Dutch menswear label translates sporting influences into a contemporary, commercially relevant collection that merges heritage, leisure and contemporary fashion. The name, The 19th Hole, […]

Paris in the snow, January 5, 2026. Credits: Christophe Delattre / AFP The inflation rate in the Eurozone has continued to fall as expected, reaching its lowest level in almost five years. In January, consumer prices rose by 1.7 percent year-over-year, according to an initial estimate released by the statistical office Eurostat in Luxembourg on Wednesday. Economists had anticipated this on average. This is the lowest inflation rate since April 2021. The European Central Bank (ECB) is targeting […]

Morleys CEO, Ray Clacher, speaking at Spring Fair's Jan 2026 edition. Credits: Spring Fair. Ahead of the reopening of Jolly’s store in Bath, the new chief executive of Morleys took to the stage of Spring Fair to discuss his vision for the future of the department store. Ray Clacher, who took up the helm of the group on January 5, spoke on the evolving role of these retail formats and how he intends to channel this into a transformed physical experience. Speaking at the fair’s new stage, […]

In Pictures ‘T Henri for Tamara Ralph’ eyewear capsule Credits: T Henri / Tamara Ralph Luxury fashion house Tamara Ralph, known for its haute couture and bridal collections, has unveiled its debut eyewear capsule in collaboration with handcrafted eyewear brand T Henri, designed to intersect eyewear, fine jewellery, and collectable design. The exclusive ‘Moonbeam’ collection embodies the key pillars of both brands, merging Tamara Ralph’s timeless, elegant design codes with T […]

Banner Future Snoops Credits: Future Snoops Want to know what's next for wellness? Join the FS Beauty & Wellness team for a live discussion on the trends shaping consumer well-being over the next five years, and what they mean for your brand. We're continuing our partnership with Spate, combining our annual trend insights with their data on Google Search and TikTok for a deep dive into the wellness movements you need to track. We'll explore the most impactful shifts shaping the market and […]

G-Star store in Ghent. Credits: G-Star Dutch fashion brand G-Star is restructuring. With this move, the company aims to anticipate changing market dynamics, according to a press release. This is intended to create a stronger foundation for long-term growth and lasting brand relevance. The brand reports that its business operations will be simplified and that it aims to move faster towards a more consumer-driven business model. This also means that lead times will be shortened and the brand's […]

Carly Natalizia, chief commercial officer of Gymshark Credits: Gymshark British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has promoted chief digital officer Carly Natalizia to chief commercial officer to oversee the company’s omnichannel journey and digital optimisation. Natalizia, who has been with Gymshark for four years, will be responsible for Gymshark’s ongoing journey to becoming a fully omnichannel business, including introducing new products and scaling new business channels, as well […]

In Pictures Goldwin London, European flagship store Credits: Goldwin Premium Japanese technical apparel brand Goldwin has opened its European flagship store in the heart of London’s Soho as part of its accelerated global expansion plans. Located on Broadwick Street, ‘Goldwin London’ marks the second directly managed store in Europe for Goldwin Inc.’s original namesake brand, and showcases the full Goldwin and Goldwin 0 collections, including ski, outdoor, athletic, and lifestyle […]

Philippa Cass, head of marketing UK at Tesco, speaks at Spring Fair Jan 2026. Credits: Spring Fair. Supermarket giant Tesco has enjoyed increased momentum of its clothing line F&F over recent years, driving an expansion of the offering online and enhancing its assortment. Now, as the British retailer continues to invest heavily in the range, it is upping its game through further digital expansion and a potential rollout of online-only styles. The brand’s trajectory and future vision […]

Kristen Sosa, division president of brand portfolio - New York brands at Caleres Credits: Caleres Footwear company Caleres, which includes Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Stuart Weitzman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, and Vionic, has appointed fashion veteran Kristen Sosa as division president of brand portfolio - New York brands. In the newly created role, Sosa, who has more than 30 years of leadership experience across luxury, fashion, and retail, will be responsible for the operations and […]

Marwin Hoffmann is now vice president BU training at Puma Image: Puma SE German sportswear provider Puma SE announced on Monday the creation of a dedicated business unit for training. The new department will be based at the company's headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. This move separates the category from the previous joint running and training business unit. According to a statement, Puma now aims to “fully concentrate on this category and fully exploit the growth opportunities it […]

Credits: Zimmermann ZIMMERMANN unveils its Spring 26 campaign, celebrating connection in a world alive with spontaneous discovery. Fronted by Edie Campbell, alongside Abby Champion and Louise Robert, the campaign was shot on the Californian coast by Emma Summerton, capturing the spirit of uninhibited expression. Credits: Zimmermann Inspired by 1970s artists who stepped beyond the restrictive conservatism of their time, the Spring 26 collection honours creativity as a collective force. […]

CIFF Super, the fair's concept for the Jan 2026 edition. Credits: CIFF. The wholesale market is under pressure, and trade shows are feeling the impact. Traditional models are struggling to deliver consistent results, and brands are rethinking how they approach the season while maintaining visibility. As a result, B2B events are evolving across the industry. Alongside mergers, downsizing, or full market withdrawals, developments that have thrown the buying calendar into flux, some fairs are […]

Marco Marchi, president of the Exelite group and founder of Liu Jo brand. Credits: Exelite. The management of Blumarine is swapping hands. Italian firm Exelite has secured a master licensing agreement for the designer label, taking over responsibility for production, promotion, and distribution of all product categories. As of January 1, 2026, Exelite, formerly Eccellenze Italiane Holding, has further agreed with Blumarine’s parent company Blufin to transfer the label’s retail division […]

Anta-Store in Beijing, China Credits: Su weizhong / Imaginechina / Imaginechina via AFP Anta is doubling down on the US market with the opening of its first flagship store in the region. Days after the Chinese sportswear giant snapped up a majority stake in Puma, the company is now set to embark on a new journey; tackling the North American retail market. Located in Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s US brand hub and a physical reflection of its performance innovation and global […]

Credits: Gondolina Gondolina Shoes is officially recognized as the global ambassador of Friulane footwear, the historic and emblematic shoe of the Friuli region, and as one of the strongest defenders of authentic Made in Italy craftsmanship in Venice and beyond. This recognition is not the result of a single achievement, but the culmination of years of work dedicated to protecting a cultural heritage, elevating artisanal knowledge, and proving that tradition and international growth can […]

NikeSkims campaign imagery. Credits: NikeSkims. Nike returned to the top 20 of the Lyst Index in Q4 2025, marking its first appearance in two years and signaling a shift in the brand’s demand. Ranked at 19, the re-entry reflects consumer response to a clearer product strategy and targeted collaborations during the peak holiday period. For this quarter, the Q4 2025 Lyst Index pointed to a broader industry trend seen in brands emphasising recognisable products and functional design, which […]

Credits: FashionUnited, immagine generata con l'ausilio dell'Ia A group of students in the Surrey Schools’ Wraparound (WRAP) program has embraced fashion as a tool for creativity and self-expression through a new partnership with Solid State Community Industries, a local network supporting BIPOC youth. The initiative, part of the Reverie cohort, invited five current and former WRAP students to engage in an experiential fashion co-operative focused on sustainable, locally produced […]

Credits: Deichmann With its new 'Find Your Balance' campaign, Deichmann is presenting its current range of New Balance trainers for women and men. The campaign features a modern, urban brand identity that brings the concept of balance as an attitude to life. It will run from February 2 to March 8, 2026, across Europe via point-of-sale, online video, TV and social media, supported by influencer collaborations. Balance as an attitude: a focus on authentic presentation Both the campaign film and […]

Credits: Courtesy of Les Galeries Lafayette The iconic Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville, with its 45,000 square metres and glass rotunda opposite Paris city hall, officially changed property owner on January 28, 2026. For an estimated sum of nearly 300 million euros, investment firm Brookfield Asset Management acquired the department store's building from the Galeries Lafayette group. This property transaction reveals a much more strategic reality, showing how certain funds are reshaping the […]

On the road to becoming a global powerhouse. Street in Delhi, India Credits: Laurentiu Morariu / Unsplash India’s Union Budget was announced on 1st February, summarising estimated revenue and expenditure of the year 2026-27. As it maintains a strong focus on public capital expenditure to support logistics efficiency, urban development and industrial expansion, it has a far reaching effect on many sectors. FashionUnited has summarised the five key pillars of the Union Budget’s “Integrated […]

Dior Couture Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson's latest collection, an ode to the untamed beauty of the natural world, masterfully achieves a full-circle moment through an exhibition of ingenious savoir-faire and meticulous craftsmanship. The core inspiration, drawn from the ephemeral yet potent lifecycle of flora, is materialized most strikingly in the fabrication of thousands of exquisite cyclamen blooms. These flowers, hand-dyed in nuanced, […]

Credits: A fish named Fred A fish named Fred founder, Rob Schalker, announced this morning via LinkedIn that the fashion brand is set to open two international stores. This expansion comes alongside a new concept store opening at Stokstraat 38 in Maastricht. International expansion into Germany and Sweden New stores will open next month in Potsdam, near Berlin, and in the Swedish city of Trelleborg. This marks the fashion brand's entry into its fourth and fifth international markets, reports […]

Archive photo: sales day in Bordeaux. Credits: VALENTINO BELLONI / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP The number of stores from major fashion retailers has dropped by nearly 20 percent in France between 2019 and the end of 2025, according to the Alliance du Commerce (AdC). The organisation issued a warning on Tuesday about the “de-commercialisation” of town centres ahead of the municipal elections. The decline is particularly severe for town centres and shopping centres, which are suffering […]

Credits: FIRE The fashion industry is undergoing the biggest structural transformation in decades. Markets are becoming more volatile, production and logistics chains more complex, customer behaviour more unpredictable, and capital requirements more demanding. While many brands try to navigate this reality with more meetings, more Excel, more risk, and more gut feeling, the gap between winners and everyone else continues to grow. Today, the difference no longer lies in the product, marketing, […]

Credits: Slim’s and Benilde forge alliance to elevate fashion education in PH SLIM’s Fashion & Arts School, one of the Philippines’ longest-standing fashion institutions, has formed a formal partnership with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (Benilde) to preserve and expand fashion education in the country. The alliance was established through a memorandum of understanding signed in September 2025 and aims to integrate SLIM’s historic curriculum and archives with Benilde’s […]

A Michael Kors boutique Image: Michael Kors. US fashion group Capri Holdings Limited experienced a decline in sales during the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. However, it successfully returned to profitability. The company's latest results, published on Tuesday, surpassed the expectations of both management and analysts. In the most recent quarter, which ended on December 27, revenue from continuing operations amounted to approximately 1.02 billion dollars. This figure excludes […]

Luka Dončić’s 77X universe Credits: 77X Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has partnered with e-commerce platform Shopify to launch his own direct-to-fan “universe,” called 77X, offering exclusive merchandise and collectibles, alongside content and live experiences for his fans. In a statement, the NBA star said the move creates a new model for athlete-fan connection, designed to bypass traditional, fragmented media and retail models, by bringing together all his content, […]

Opinion Alaïa AW 2015 Credits: Alaïa When Pieter Mulier presents his final collection for Alaïa this March, it will close one of the quietest yet most effective creative tenures in recent Paris fashion. Quiet not because it lacked impact, quite the opposite, but because it resisted spectacle in favour of consistency, restraint and a deep respect for the house’s codes. After Azzedine Alaïa’s death in 2017, Richemont moved cautiously. For several seasons, the studio continued […]

Sparxell x Patrick McDowell synthetic dye free shirt dress Credits: Sparxell Cambridge-based biotech firm Sparxell has raised 5 million US dollars in a pre-series A funding round to scale its 100 percent plant-based, high-performance biodegradable colour technology, as it looks to replace toxic chemicals in the 48 billion US dollar global colourants market. The round was led by SWEN Capital Partners’ Blue Ocean 2 fund, which focuses on solutions to ocean overexploitation, climate change, […]

In 2025, the fund distributed a total of almost 29 million euros Credits: Pexels, Pixabay The SME Fund 2026 was launched yesterday, February 2, to help businesses protect their intellectual property. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), with the support of the European Commission and the intellectual property offices of the EU member states, has launched a new SME Fund programme for 2026. This initiative is aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in […]

In Pictures Adidas BadBo 1.0 sneaker campaign Credits: Adidas Sportswear giant Adidas has unveiled the first signature shoe from Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl, where the Puerto Rican rapper and singer is performing the halftime show. The Adidas BadBo 1.0 sneaker blends street and sport, adds Adidas, while also celebrating “the evolution of identity and self-expression,” born from Bad Bunny’s own journey “of refusing to be condensed to a single […]

Anthropologie store, Devon, PA Credits: Business Wire At this year’s ongoing Spring Fair in Birmingham, UK, visitors gathered at The Style Atelier to hear how one of fashion retail’s most distinctive chains defines relevance in the current landscape. In conversation with fashion commentator Caryn Franklin, Gill McCulloch, buying director at Anthropologie Europe, set out how the brand balances instinct, data and emotional connection in a shifting retail market. McCulloch described […]

Haelixa in the lab Credits: Haelixa Swiss-based tech firm Haelixa, which offers DNA-based product traceability, has raised 2 million euros in a pre-series A investment round to support international scale and its long-term strategic growth. The round was led by existing backers Verve Ventures and Zurich Kantonalbank, with participation from impact-focused investor 212 NexT Fund. The investment adds to its previous catalytic funding awarded through the Temasek Trust Amplifier programme. In a […]

Adidas x Bape Credits: Courtesy Adidas As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 gathers pace, Adidas is laying the groundwork early, rolling out a 360-degree marketing strategy that blends streetwear credibility, experiential retail and football culture, well beyond the pitch. This week, the German sportswear giant announced a collaboration between Adidas Originals and Japanese streetwear label Bape, unveiling two retro-inspired fan jerseys. The drop signals a familiar but effective Adidas […]

Justin Pegg, chief executive officer of DPD UK Credits: DPD UK Parcel delivery firm DPD, a member of Geopost, has appointed Justin Pegg as the new chief executive officer of DPD UK, as former CEO Elaine Kerr becomes chairwoman. Pegg, who is currently chief operating officer at DPD, has been with the company for more than 35 years, and has been a member of the senior leadership team since 2016 and an executive director since 2020. In his new role, Pegg will serve as CEO of DPD UK and head of […]

Jane Atelier Credits: Jane Atelier British independent womenswear brand Jane Atelier, formerly known as Goat Fashion, founded by designer Jane Lewis in 2001, has announced that it is taking “a break” from the end of February. Lewis left a statement on the brand’s website and social media stating: “I’ve decided to take a break for now. A pause to reimagine new ways to present pieces and share new edits. “It’s not forever; I’ll be back.” The London-based label, known for its […]