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Dean Davidson's jewelry collection. Credits: Dean Davidson Interview Dean Davidson, founder of the eponymous Toronto-based jewellery brand, is setting his sights on international growth, guided by lessons learned far from the design studio on the Canadian farmland where he grew up.

Revolve's LA store at The Grove. Credits: Revolve. US fashion giant Revolve Group has invested 15 million Canadian dollars for a minority stake in Toronto-based activewear brand 437, according to WWD.

Credits: Auclair Following its European launch in 2025, Canadian glove brand Auclair is stepping up its game. For autumn/winter 2026, the brand is presenting a new collection where technical performance and distinctive design converge. Simultaneously, the PowGirl line will take on a more prominent role, and Auclair is launching its own European direct-to-consumer platform. FW26: Performance meets style With the FW26 collection, Auclair aims to show that a technical winter sports glove no […]

Alberta Ferretti Ss 27 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight The presence of a consortium involved in the revival project for the Aeffe Group has been confirmed at Italy's Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), as part of the negotiated crisis settlement procedure. The luxury company, headquartered in San Giovanni in Marignano in the province of Rimini, owns historic brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Moschino and Pollini.

Credits: Fulgar Italian hosiery brand Oroblù, part of CSP International Fashion Group, has launched a capsule collection of tights made entirely with bio-derived yarns. The Bio-Derived Sneakers Tights line is the result of a collaboration with yarn producer Fulgar and The Lycra Company. The tights combine Fulgar's Q-Geo, a bio-based polyamide, with Renewable Lycra EcoMade Fiber, The Lycra Company's bio-based elastane. According to the companies, it is the first time an Oroblù tights style […]

David's Bridal names Kathy Cherian chief financial officer Credits: David's Bridal Interview

Credits: DIRT x Oxford A new report published by the University of Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, in partnership with DIRT Charity, reveals that the fashion industry influences approximately 30 percent of global agricultural land. By expanding traditional assessments—which previously focused solely on textile crops like cotton, flax, and hemp—to include animal-derived materials such as leather and wool, researchers estimate the sector’s reach at 1.45 billion […]

River Island Milton Keynes store. Credits: River Island. British retailer River Island has unveiled a new store concept at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes, marking the first rollout of a format the fashion retailer plans to introduce across its wider store network.

Image for illustration. Credits: Klein©Cotonea A project between Spanish hydroponic farming company Magtech and H&M Group’s Circular Innovation Lab is testing if cotton can be grown without soil using a closed water system and AI-powered monitoring.

Hildy Kuryk, CFDA's interim CEO. Credits: Jamie McCarthy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has reportedly appointed Hildy Kuryk as interim chief executive officer following the resignation of Steven Kolb, according to Vogue Business. Kuryk will hold the position on a temporary contract while the organisation searches for a permanent successor. The CFDA has assigned Karen Harvey Consulting Group to lead the search, which is […]

Oxford Street London Credits: Pexels by Ahmad2saud Oxford Street will begin its transition to a traffic-free shopping destination on 26 October, London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed. In a statement posted on Facebook, Khan said the street would “start to go traffic free” from Monday 26 October, following what he described as strong support from Londoners and businesses.

Gieves & Hawkes unveils House Check designed by Araminta Campbell Credits: Gieves & Hawkes Following the reopening of its flagship store at No. 1 Savile Row in London, Gieves & Hawkes has unveiled a new textile identity created by Scottish luxury brand Araminta Campbell. Named the House Check, the tweed is described as a modern-day heirloom and intended to become part of Gieves & Hawkes’ visual language. Gieves & Hawkes unveils House Check designed by Araminta […]

Isabella West, Hirestreet founder, and Mark FitzGerald, CEO of CTR Group. Credits: Hirestreet. UK circular economy and reverse logistics firm CTR Group has acquired fashion rental platform Hirestreet, bringing the rental and resale businesses together under one owner as it looks to scale subscription fashion rental nationally.

Image for illustration. Credits: AI, FashionUnited. US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), founder and chair of the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus, has introduced the Textile Waste Reduction Act (TWRA), legislation aimed at creating the first coordinated federal framework for reducing textile waste and advancing circularity in the US textile industry.

Formula E announces partnership with Heron Preston Credits: Formula E Formula E — the world’s premier global motorsport series for all-electric, open-wheel single-seater race cars — is expanding into fashion through a new partnership with Heron Preston. The designer will create a new line of merchandise, rethinking motorsport fashion through recycled materials. Announced on Monday, the partnership is primarily focused on Preston’s eX-Ray concept, which transforms textile waste into […]

Crew Clothing East Grinstead store Credits: Courtesy Crew Clothing UK smart casual lifestyle brand Crew Clothing Co Limited, based in the UK, has reported financial results for the 52-week period ended December 28, 2025, demonstrating strong top-line momentum across core sales channels.

Unspun 3D weaving technology Credits: Unspun US-based apparel technology firm Unspun, the developer of OneWeave 3D weaving technology, has appointed Deborah Palmer Keiser as chief operating officer and Michael Rabin as chief commercial officer. Keiser brings over three decades of operational and supply chain experience across consumer brands including Gap, Victoria's Secret, Williams-Sonoma, AllSaints, Yeezy and Boardriders. At Williams-Sonoma, she assisted in establishing the brand portfolio […]

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Credits: Furla Italian leather goods brand Furla has launched the Lynette, a bag reintroduced from its historical archive, during Milan Fashion Week. It is the brand's first archival revival, a step that comes ahead of Furla's centenary in 2027. The Lynette was presented as a Milan Fashion Week exclusive on September 24, 2026, at an event titled 'Furla Cinemania'. According to the brand, the style has been reimagined for a new generation, linking its history with a contemporary attitude. […]

Credits: Oakley American eyewear and sports performance brand Oakley has launched the first instalment of its collaboration with Cactus Jack, the label and streetwear brand founded by American artist Travis Scott. Titled 'Chapter 001', the release centres on three existing Oakley silhouettes, each reworked to reflect the creative universe of Cactus Jack. The collection is led by Scott in his role as Oakley's chief visionary officer. It revisits the Plantaris, the Straight Jacket 99 and the Eye […]

Credits: nift Students representing India’s National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) have received recognition in the fashion-related categories at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, as part of India’s largest-ever delegation to the international skills competition. Vidhi Niravkumar Suthar received a Medal for Excellence in Fashion Technology, one of 20 such awards won by Indian competitors across technical, creative and service disciplines. India also secured six Silver Medals, although […]

Celine Dion is hugged by Eva Longoria after her performance on the runway of the L OREAL Express Your Worth show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris France. Credits: Laurent Hou / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP. Paris - Céline Dion made a surprise appearance at the L'Oréal show on Monday evening, opening Paris Fashion Week with a performance of her song “I’m alive” at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, AFP reported. Wearing a long, black sheath dress, the star took to the runway at the end […]

Credits: Image: Stock Market via Pexels Hong Kong – Fast fashion giant Shein saw its share price plummet by more than 11 percent during mid-day trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The drop followed the publication of lacklustre financial results the previous day, which were undermined by stricter regulations, particularly in Europe.

CAFT protest at Milan Fashion Week. Credits: CAFT. Milan - Hundreds of people protested in Milan on Saturday against the use of fur in the middle of fashion week, an AFP photographer saw. "Fashion Victims" and "Their Lives Are Worth More Than Your Outfit" read some of the placards held up at the rally, calling on organisers to ban fur from Milan fashion week. While fashion weeks in London and New York have banned fur from the catwalks, Milan has only asked brands to avoid using it. The […]

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Package from Shein Credits: Photo by FREDERIC PETRY / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Hong Kong - Fast fashion platform Shein announced on Monday that its operating profit, or adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (adjusted EBIT), fell by 50.4 percent in the first half of this year, year-over-year.

Credits: Lacoste French sportswear brand Lacoste has revealed a collaboration with Mackintosh, the Scottish outerwear house, during its fall/winter 2026 show at Roland-Garros. Directed by Lacoste creative director Pelagia Kolotouros, the twelve-piece collection is crafted entirely from Mackintosh cloth, a waterproof cotton finished with hand-glued and taped seams. Credits: Lacoste The collection draws on the legacies of Lacoste founder René Lacoste, inventor of the polo shirt, and […]

Pepco store in Spain Credits: Pepco Pepco Group expects full year revenue to exceed 4.5 billion euros (5.11 billion dollars). The UK-registered discount retailer released a pre-close trading update for the 51 weeks to September 20, 2026, ahead of its full year preliminary results scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Exclusive Hong Kong Centrestage Elites Exhibition, Hong Kong Fashion Fest Credits: Hong Kong Fashion Fest The dialogues around fashion weeks seem to have settled into a familiar rhythm: the changing of the guards, the designer debuts, the first collection under a new creative director. All eyes on the luxury houses. Will they or won’t they cast that spell that has shoppers running to their stores next season? Will the new designer be the saviour, the disruptor, the downfall ? And, […]

NFL wide receiver Mack Hollins for Vivobarefoot's fall 2026 campaign Credits: Vivobarefoot Interview Vivobarefoot has launched "Weird More – Free Your Feet," a global campaign and collection for fall/winter 2026, with the US as its lead market. The campaign is fronted by NFL wide receiver Mack Hollins and will be supported by an activation around the brand's New York flagship in SoHo, which opens this October.

Primark signs multi-year textile-to-textile recycling agreement with Circ. Credits: Primark. Budget retailer Primark has signed a long-term purchase agreement with textile-to-textile recycling company Circ to introduce recycled polyester made from textile waste into its clothing from 2029.

Models wearing designs by BCU students and graduates at Somerset House. Credit: Fran Gomez de Villaboa Credits: Birmingham City University Birmingham City University presented the work of 13 fashion students and graduates at Somerset House during London Fashion Week on September 17. The institution stood as the sole higher education establishment to host a dedicated exhibition on the official schedule this season, marking its second consecutive appearance at the event.

Portrait of Yanina Novitskaya. Credits: Richemont Delvaux will have a new chief executive officer from December 1. Yanina Novitskaya will take the helm of the Belgian luxury brand, which has been part of Richemont since 2021. The appointment was announced via the Swiss luxury group's press page. Novitskaya succeeds Jean-Marc Loubier and will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of Richemont's Fashion & Accessories Maisons. Novitskaya worked at Cartier for 19 years, where she eventually became […]

Belmont Cameli fronts Reebok Classics fall 2026 campaign Credits: Reebok In Pictures Reebok has unveiled its fall/winter 2026 Classics campaign, fronted by actor Belmont Cameli. The campaign is the next chapter of his multi-season partnership with the brand, following his appointment as a global brand ambassador earlier this year. The new creative forms part of Reebok's "Born Classic. Worn for Life." platform. It is set against a dance-inspired backdrop and centres on movement and the idea of […]

Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani has presented 'Evolution', its spring/summer 2027 women's collection, developed under the direction of Silvana Armani. The collection introduces cotton to the house's illuminated, reflective fabrics for the first time, blurring the line between day and evening wear. Menswear-inspired jackets feature elongated, fluid shapes, with structured tailoring set against lines that follow the body. The collection also carries a […]

Chief financial officer Yves Müller is leaving the fashion group Hugo Boss Image: Hugo Boss AG Fashion group Hugo Boss, which is facing a potential takeover, is replacing its chief financial officer. The current incumbent, Yves Müller, is leaving the executive board at his own request and for personal reasons, the SDax-listed group announced in Metzingen on Monday. Ivica Maric will take over as his successor for the finance department and responsibility for operations as chief operations […]

Tish Lyon Piercing concession in John Lewis. Credits: John Lewis. British department store giant John Lewis is expanding its range of specialist in-store services, adding travel, fine art, healthcare and luxury piercing partnerships as it continues to reposition its department stores as experiential retail destinations.

Matalan storefront. Credits: Matalan. UK fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has announced the appointment of Adele Pickering as head of creative brand. Pickering will join the business in November, strengthening the retailer’s senior brand leadership. Pickering brings more than 20 years of creative experience across fashion, home, beauty, and lifestyle. She has previously held roles at Spanish fashion brand Mango, UK fashion retailer Next, and department store chain John Lewis. Most […]

Credits: Fashion Solution Higher education institutions specializing in fashion management are under increasing pressure to reform their team-based pedagogical models to align with modern corporate environments. While academic curricula consistently emphasize technical merchandising, design, and supply chain strategy, traditional group work often relies on self-selected team structures that allow students to remain within familiar social circles. Experts argue that this setup fails to prepare […]

Credits: Burberry British luxury house Burberry has unveiled '170: The Anniversary Portraits', a campaign that marks the brand's 170th anniversary through its outerwear. The campaign features 170 people photographed in London, New York, Seoul and Shanghai, each wearing one of ten Burberry outerwear styles. Ruthie Rogers and Chey Maya Carty. London. Credits: Burberry The portraits were shot by photographer Jack Day, while Hector Aponysus directed the accompanying film. Chief creative […]

Kylian Mbappé for On Football Credits: Juergen Teller / On Football On scored 16.22 million dollars in media impact value with the launch of On Football last week, according to a new report from Launchmetrics. Kylian Mbappé, who left Nike after 20 years to lead On’s football, was the brand’s top placement, with his Instagram post announcing the new partnership hitting 1.13 million dollars in MIV — MIV is a proprietary algorithm and metric developed by Launchmetrics to assign a specific […]

Woodbridge, Suffolk. Credits: Unsplash. The UK government has announced a 210 million pound funding package to bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use and support the regeneration of high streets across England. The investment includes a new 125 million pound Derelict Buildings Fund, which will help local authorities transform vacant shopping centres, disused cinemas and other empty buildings into facilities including shared workspaces, cafes, community hubs, health centres and […]

Silvana Armani with models during the Giorgio Armani SS27 show Credits: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani, credit Sgp A fashion week of some contradictions. It ranged from Diesel's 'performance' shows with 200 dancers from (La)Horde, the Marseille-based artistic collective, to smaller brands like Biagini. Biagini is a historic made-in-Italy leather goods label that builds customer relationships through an intimate and passionate narrative of its work. The week also featured media events like Vogue […]

The opera singer Marthe Davelli and Gabrielle Chanel / circa 1930. Credits: Copyright CHANEL As it prepares to unveil its spring/summer 2027 collection during Paris Fashion Week, the house of Chanel has announced the location for its next show, for its cruise 2027/2028 collection. The presentation will take place in Deauville, a town dear to the founder's heart. The event will be held on April 27, 2027, according to information from the house of Chanel. Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion […]

Jill 2026 Credits: WSN As the lines between trade shows, exhibitions and public events blur, the Jill trade show, presented by WSN and conceived by Jean-Pierre Blanc, is focusing on a cross-disciplinary model. Beyond its fashion and accessories offering, the event is supported by a cultural programme and a network of partner venues. This new trade show marks the arrival of Jean-Pierre Blanc (formerly of the Festival de Hyères) on the Parisian fashion scene as artistic director. Announced by […]

Luisa Beccaria, SS27 Credits: Luisa Beccaria During Milan Fashion Week, which concludes today, Luisa Beccaria presented its spring/summer 2027 collection, named Herbarium. The collection places botanical themes and natural elements at the core of its design proposal. The line explores the brand's classic motifs through prints, embroidery and appliqués depicting flowers, leaves and pomegranates on various types of fabric. The colour palette is based on shades related to water, the sky and […]

Credits: ESMOD Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, has announced a global fashion and design strategy anchored by an initial partnership with ESMOD Paris. Under the agreement, which was supported by TF1 Licensing, second-year Fashion Design students at the Paris institution will engage in a curriculum-integrated design challenge starting this fall. The initiative leverages the global reach of the Miraculous entertainment brand to create academic and practical […]

Credits: EMU Australia Australian footwear brand EMU Australia has unveiled its autumn/winter 2026 campaign, revisiting its Australian heritage through a contemporary lens. The campaign is built around craftsmanship, natural materials and a connection to the Australian landscape, blending fashion and function. Credits: EMU Australia Credits: EMU Australia The collection includes the 'Nomad Wanderer', designed to blend utility with everyday style, and the 'Sharky Adventure Scuff', […]

Gibraltar-born designer John Galliano. Credits: Courtesy of Zara. Madrid – Following the news on March 17 that Inditex and Zara were collaborating with designer John Galliano, a move that shook the fashion industry, the chain has now set a launch date for the first collection by the Gibraltar-born creative. The collection will debut on October 1. While further details are yet to be released, this date clearly indicates that Zara and Inditex intend to counter-programme a key day of the […]

Image for illustration. Credits: Pexels. Australian womenswear group Cue Clothing Co has entered receivership and voluntary administration after a sale process failed to secure a buyer.

IN PICTURES Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2027, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Milan - A year after her acclaimed debut show at Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter expanded her colour palette and handbag repertoire on Saturday during the presentation of her new collection at Milan Fashion Week. The British designer doubled the size of the leather or raffia tote bags. She also incorporated shades of yellow, red and violet, as well as floral motifs, into her structured yet […]

Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2027, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Milan - One year after the death of Giorgio Armani, the Italian brand showcased an elegance enhanced with crystals and sequins in its spring/summer 2027 collection, presented on Sunday in Milan. Silvana Armani, the Italian designer's niece, proposed black and white dresses and ensembles, with necklines that in some cases plunged to the navel. In the "Teatro", the venue that hosted Giorgio Armani's lying in […]

Dolce&Gabbana spring/summer 2027, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Milan - Dolce & Gabbana has reviewed the wardrobe of grand Sicilian families and updated it for its spring/summer 2027 collection, presented on Saturday during Milan Fashion Week. At its headquarters, before an audience filled with celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Dolce & Gabbana showcased a collection combining lace and faux fur with leopard prints and denim. The brand also adorned its jackets […]

Skims store at 1000 North Rush Street in Chicago, Illinois (US). Credits: Skims. Madrid – Skims, Kim Kardashian's popular lingerie, sportswear and athleisure brand, has finally landed in Spain. The launch was conducted in partnership with the company chaired by Cristina Álvarez. It has established its first points-of-sale and is marketing its collections through the physical and online commercial structure of El Corte Inglés.

Presentation of Camper's book The Walking Society. Now More Than Ever! Credits: Alicia R. Sarmiento//FashionUnited. Mallorcan footwear brand Camper yesterday presented The Walking Society. Now More Than Ever!, a 452-page volume published by Swiss publisher Lars Müller Publishers, marking the culmination of its 50th anniversary celebrations.

Bottega Veneta, SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan - A year after her acclaimed debut show at Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter expanded her palette and her bags on Saturday for her latest show at Milan fashion week. The British designer has doubled the size of leather and raffia tote bags. She has infused her suits and dresses with yellow, red, purple, or floral prints, keeping them structured yet light. Bottega Veneta SS27, Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. […]

London Fashion Week SS27 Main Image Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Historically, corsetry and lingerie were hidden beneath clothing, designed to restrict, shape, or cage the female form. At LFW SS27, British designers turned those traditional symbols of constraint into statements of power, just as Vivienne Westwood had done almost 40 years previously. By exposing inner construction, and exaggerated silhouettes, like Harris Reed’s dramatic wing-like bodices and sculptural corsetry seen […]

Gucci SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Gucci designer Demna presented his first truly "personal" show at Milan Fashion Week Friday, hoping to revitalise the storied Italian brand with a glamorous, eccentric and rebellious style. Demna's men are hooded bad boys, wearing tartan-lined jackets or suits with pronounced shoulders, cropped trousers that expose the ankle, and triple-buckle belts for a rock-and-roll touch. The women evoke Milanese style from the 1980s with a hint of […]

Michael Kors opens temporary London store. Credits: Michael Kors. US-based fashion giant Capri Holdings could be on the market, with potential buyers understood to be circling the fashion group, according to WWD. The media outlet reported that Capri, which sold Versace to Prada in December 2025 and continues to own Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, has connected with investors possibly interested in acquiring the business.

A Birkenstock store in California Credits: Birkenstock In the legal dispute over imitations of Birkenstock sandals, the Gelderland District Court in Arnhem, the Netherlands, has ruled in favour of the footwear manufacturer. The court has prohibited the food and retail group Lidl from selling certain sandal models. According to the judges, these models infringe on the copyright-protected design of the Birkenstock footbed, Birkenstock announced on Thursday.

The Crown Estate - West End, London Credits: The Crown Estate New West End Company (NWEC) has launched its ‘Open for Growth: Powering the West End for the Nation’ report, setting out the organisation’s priorities for strengthening the district’s retail, hospitality, leisure, tourism and business economy over the next decade.

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Shredded material by Renewcell. Credits: via Renewcell The UK's Maidstone Borough Council is testing whether discarded textiles can be repurposed into pothole repair material as part of a new trial with sustainable materials company Recool.

Lucia Pieroni, creative director of makeup at Chanel. Credits: Chanel Luxury house Chanel has announced the appointment of Lucia Pieroni as creative director of makeup, a role she will assume from this September, according to a statement from the brand. In her new role, Lucia Pieroni will work closely with the makeup creation studio. She will report directly to Simona Cattaneo, the company's president of fragrance and beauty. Return to a single creative direction While the position of creative […]

H&M Marais Credits: F. Julienne The family behind H&M is slowly increasing its stake in the Swedish fashion group, sparking speculation that it could eventually take the retailer private amid continued turnaround efforts.

Margaret Howell AW26 campaign. Credits: Margaret Howell / Collier Schorr. British fashion brand Margaret Howell is expanding its retail presence in South Korea through a phased rollout of new stores, which began with an opening at Shinsegae Main on September 22. The move marks a further investment in a market the brand says has a strong appreciation for its focus on quality, utility and longevity.

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion edged higher last week, but the channels behind the growth reversed sharply: online surged while stores fell, overturning the store-led pattern that had defined the summer. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +0.82%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, against a demanding +8.14% base a year earlier.

Harrods expands menswear lifestyle offer with redesigned Designer Collections room. Credits: Harrods. Luxury department retailer Harrods has unveiled a redesigned Designer Collections room on the second floor of its Knightsbridge store, expanding its menswear lifestyle offering around versatile, everyday dressing.

Marks & Spencer, Spain. Credits: La Vaguada. British retail giants Marks & Spencer, New Look and Sainsbury’s have joined UK charity Oxfam in partnering with textile development company Circle-8 to launch The Circuit, an initiative designed to develop circular textile supply chains using clothing collected in the UK.

Credits: Source Fashion UK trade organisations Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter and ATMF are launching Made in Manchester & Regions, a new programme of regional roadshows aimed at strengthening the case for UK fashion and textile manufacturing. The first event takes place at Manchester Hall on 4 November 2026, free to attend and open to buyers, brands, retailers, manufacturers and the wider industry. Building on the earlier Leicester Made events, the roadshow will bring buyers, brands and […]

Mango store, Chester, UK Credits: Mango Spanish fashion retailer MNG-Mango U.K. Limited has reported strong top-line growth for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, driven primarily by the expansion of its physical store fleet.

US and African countries launch cotton trade partnership. Credits: U.S.-Africa Trade Desk (USATD). The US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD), alongside the governments of Mauritius, Lesotho and Kenya, has launched the Trans-Atlantic Cotton Partnership (TACP) to strengthen cotton, textile and apparel trade between the US and Africa.

On celebrates its Vienna debut Credits: Mikael Olsson Swiss sportswear manufacturer On is expanding in the German-speaking region. The company announced on Friday that it will open three stores in the coming months in Munich, Düsseldorf and Austria. The Vienna location marks the brand's first opening in the country. According to the announcement, the three new openings represent a strategic strengthening of its retail network in the DACH region. This network currently consists of the store in […]

An image of Superstudio Events Credits: Superstudio Events Superstudio Events, a Milan-based group active in the events and production sector, is entering the US market by acquiring a majority stake in Spring Studios New York Llc, the company that manages the Tribeca venue and its events business.

Geox autumn/winter 26-27 Credits: Geox This week, the board of directors of Geox, a company listed on the Euronext Milan market, approved an update to the group's 2027-2029 industrial plan. The board also approved a technical change to the execution methods for any remaining balance due from Lir srl, as part of the financial manoeuvre defined on December 30, 2024.

Élise An takes over as chief administrative and financial officer at Aubade Credits: Aubade Lingerie brand Aubade is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Élise An as chief administrative and financial officer. As the company noted in a statement, An's arrival allows it to consolidate an all-female management team. With over ten years of experience at international companies in the luxury, perfumery and business-to-business (B2B) sectors, she brings strong expertise in […]

Workshop session as part of the Plug and Play and Istituto Marangoni Paris programme (September 2026). Credits: Istituto Marangoni paris. In Paris, the fashion school Istituto Marangoni is launching a new programme aimed at transforming its students into the pioneering fashion entrepreneurs of tomorrow. To establish this intensive programme, the institution announced a partnership on September 17 with Plug and Play, an innovation platform based in Silicon Valley focused on artificial […]

Backstage photo from the Marni SS27 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan, Italy – Leopard prints and tattooed red leather set the tone as designer Fausto Puglisi conceived an exuberant and sexy Californian party for Roberto Cavalli on Thursday during Milan's spring/summer 2027 fashion week. A zebra-print kimono was worn over printed jeans, barely covering a matching thong. The in-house designer celebrated the Milanese house's colourful archives with a touch of festive excess. "I […]

Several stakeholders of Denim Deal 2.0 at the Kingpins Amsterdam trade show in April 2024. Credits: Denim Deal / Nicolas Prophte Denim Deal is expanding its approach beyond making jeans circular solely through the use of recycled materials. The signing of a partnership with United Repair Centre now integrates repair into its sustainable fashion strategy.

Scott Ruerup, G/Fore CEO Credits: Richemont US-based luxury golf and lifestyle brand G/Fore has appointed Scott Ruerup as chief executive officer. Ruerup reports to Scott Mahoney, chief executive officer of apparel company Peter Millar.

Marc Jacobs outlet Credits: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond US fashion house Marc Jacobs has appointed John Wattiker as chief marketing officer (CMO). In his new role, Wattiker will oversee the global marketing strategy of Marc Jacobs, driving efforts to elevate brand positioning, deepen consumer engagement and broaden global market reach. Speaking on his appointment via LinkedIn, Wattiker stated: “Very proud to join this iconic house as the team and I lean into what’s made Marc […]

Ana Luisa Braun Rodrigues and Tanmay Bhavsar Credits: Philip Vile for Only Natural Student Design Competition 2026 Jewellery combining naturally dyed fish scales and golden grass alongside a modular lighting system made from bamboo have taken top honours at the Only Natural Student Design Competition 2026. UK-based Central Saint Martins student Ana Luisa Braun Rodrigues was named overall fashion winner for her Shimmer Jewellery collection, while India-based National Institute of Design student […]

John Lewis opens Christmas shop Credits: John Lewis UK department store group John Lewis has officially launched its in-store Christmas shop across the country. Opening a little over 13 weeks ahead of the festive season, the physical pop-up destinations follow an early online roll-out as the retailer moves to capitalize on rising consumer demand across core seasonal categories.

Helena Ammitzboell, co-founder of Asta Resort Credits: Asta Resort Interview

Iguatemi Praia de Belas (RS) Credit: Iguatemi S.A. In a statement released to the market last night, September 23, Iguatemi S.A. announced the sale of five stakes in shopping centres to the investment fund TRX Real Estate (TRXF 11). Iguatemi S.A. is one of Brazil's largest shopping centre companies. The total value of this transaction is 876.1 million reais (168.7 million dollars).

Elisa Johnson Credits: Elisa Johnson Interview

Dior bag from the SS26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris, France - The Christian Dior holding company gained over 17 percent on the Paris Stock Exchange on Thursday. This follows the announcement of a proposed reorganisation of the structure that controls the global luxury giant LVMH.

Credits: Ava Shannon After a highly competitive selection process, MA student Ava Shannon completed the Condé Nast Fellowship with the British Vogue team, gaining firsthand experience supporting the magazine's iconic fashion cupboard, contributing to content across platforms, and helping to deliver major fashion events. In this reflection, she shares what she learned working behind-the-scenes at one of the world's most influential fashion titles alongside industry-leading professionals. […]

Uniqlo Manchester Trafford Centre store Credits: Uniqlo Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO, part of Fast Retailing, has confirmed its second Manchester store, opening at the Trafford Centre on 15 October 2026, alongside plans for new stores in Bath and Brighton in 2027. The Trafford Centre store makes Manchester the first UK city outside London to have two UNIQLO stores. Spanning 1,440 square metres, the new store will carry UNIQLO's full LifeWear range for women, men, kids and babies, including […]

Credits: Only Natural Brazilian designer Ana Luisa Braun Rodrigues and India’s Tanmay Bhavsar have been awarded the overall fashion and home honors at the Only Natural Student Design Competition 2026. The winners were announced on September 15 during an awards presentation at Material Matters London in Shoreditch. Selected from more than 380 entries representing 27 universities across 15 countries, Rodrigues received the fashion title for her Shimmer Jewellery collection, while Bhavsar […]

Grands Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris 2026 Credits: Tropbadass The official awards ceremony for the Grands Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Révélation and Engagement Mode awards were presented to Anthony Calydon and Collectivo, while the Révélation Métiers d’Art prize went to Chloé Valorso. FashionUnited had already scouted these three talents. The awards ceremony was introduced by Anouch Torarian, deputy mayor of […]

Rag & Bone Paris Credits: Rag & Bone Following the expansion of its e-commerce and a series of store openings across Europe, Rag & Bone continues its retail rollout with its first Parisian store in the Marais.

Credits: Circular Textile Days Two days, professionals from across the textile value chain under one roof and a programme covering everything from European legislation and recycling to materials, innovation and new collaborations. With so much happening at Circular Textile Days 2026, the question is not only what to see – but how to make the most of your visit. On September 30 and October 1, Circular Textile Days returns for its sixth edition to the Koepelhal in Tilburg. The theme, From […]

Fabletics and Khloé Kardashian release eighth collection Credits: Fabletics In Pictures Fabletics has released its eighth collection with Khloé Kardashian, a 19-style cold-weather range that went on sale Wednesday in stores and online. The assortment marks three years of their partnership. Fabletics and Khloé Kardashian release eighth collection Credits: Fabletics The collection applies a fashion treatment to winter activewear, using faux fur, high-shine finishes and pink alongside […]

Alexandre Arnault, Géraldine Guyot, Hélène Mercier, Bernard Arnault. Credits: BFA/Sansho Scott Four years after a reorganisation, the Arnault family group aims to simplify the structure overseeing the global luxury giant LVMH. This move is intended to “ensure the long-term stability of its control” through several operations that will result in the creation of a single entity.

Archive image, Salvador Dalí, The Eye of Time, 1949, Platinum, natural ruby, diamonds, enamel and clock with Movado 50SP mechanism Credits: Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2026 Milan - From Thursday, the Palazzo Reale in Milan will present an unprecedented exhibition dedicated to Spanish icon Salvador Dalí's experiments with fashion. The exhibition highlights the surrealist artist's talent for integrating fashion into his work, contributing to its evolution and […]

Jil Sander, spring/summer 2027 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan, Italy – Antonio Marras showcased his Sardinian brides in an urban park, while Jil Sander reworked its “uniforms” for the modern working woman on Wednesday, the second day of Milan Fashion Week. Antonio Marras, spring/summer 2027 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The co-ed spring/summer 2027 collection tells the story of “the day after the night, when we still have our party clothes on and […]

Prada SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Prada kicked off Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday, presenting a collection of modernised skirts to a star-studded front row. The collection featured skirts in various forms: grey and pleated; straight-cut in green or red; worn with a bra; covered in crinoline; featuring floral patterns; and layered under leather coats. Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons “focused on questioning this unique and universal garment,” the brand explained. The front row was […]

Katarzyna (Kasia) Niemirowicz Majtas, global director of Mango's retail department. Credits: Mango. Madrid – Mango has announced the promotion of Kasia Katarzyna to the position of new global retail director, along with her subsequent appointment to the company's management team. She joined the group at the beginning of the year from H&M. Katarzyna (Kasia) Niemirowicz Majtas has an extensive background with the Swedish fashion multinational, where she held various positions for nearly 20 […]