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Dior's new Diorly bag. Credits: Mireia Deulofeu The Diorly bag by Jonathan Anderson redefines a new and freer casual attitude. Supple and soft, its construction and fine finishes give it a subtly vintage feel. This new shape is available in soft leather punctuated by the graphic lines of cannage, or in delicate suede, like a tribute to the two materials and their textures. Its adjustable shoulder strap—adorned with a metallic “Dior”—allows it to be worn naturally on the shoulder. […]

The first drop items from Hypedrop. Credits: Bestseller Interview Danish fashion group Bestseller is introducing a new brand specifically for wholesale: Hypedrop. The brand has an innovative setup, with a small weekly drop of 10 to 15 items that retailers can purchase within a 72-hour window. The ordering window then closes, and the items are delivered within six weeks. This provides retailers with a quick way to respond to trends and weather changes. For Bestseller, it is a method of meeting […]

Credits: Copenhagen str F26 0087 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight From January 27–30, 2026, Copenhagen Fashion Week marked its 20th anniversary, and despite snow and sub-zero temperatures, attendees rose to the occasion with considered, fashion-forward dressing, mostly in true minimal, architectural Scandi-style. Strong outerwear took center stage, proving that winter layering can be chic—with puffers notably scarce. Crisp white total looks stood out against the wintry backdrop. Headwear played […]

Robert Wun Haute Couture SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Bella Hadid, Oprah Winfrey: women entertainers and models are reviving the necktie, a symbol of male power, at a time when feminism is under attack. Whether paired with a trouser suit, like Nicole Kidman in February 2025 at the Critics Choice Awards ceremony, or with a black dress and a sheer shirt, like Demi Moore last November in Berlin, the tie has been making a comeback for several seasons. Models […]

Emmanuel Macron in Davos, January 20, 2026. Credits: Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP The aviator sunglasses that captured the world's attention when French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair on stage in Davos in a faceoff with US counterpart Donald Trump have become an unexpected success for the Italian owner of the France-based manufacturer that has watched sales soar. Despite the hype, eyewear maker Henry Jullien has struggled in a declining French industry that was established in the […]

The circular mall of the future - green and multifunctional. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited Can shopping centres become centres for a circular society? And if yes, how can they evolve from linear consumption centres into vibrant, circular hubs that drive economic resilience and cultural relevance? The whitepaper “Don’t Call It Circular Society Mall”, presented today at Berlin Fashion Week, explores these questions. It was developed by the 202030 […]

Andrej Gronau FW26 Credits: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited Andrej Gronau opens the doors to his doll's house, offering a glimpse into personal memories and the comfort of home. The German designer of the eponymous London-based label uses the doll's house as a concept. He applies this to one's own home, a central place for identity and connection. The parlour One's own home, much like a doll's house, is furnished according to individual taste. It does not follow the rules that govern public […]

Oakley apparel Credits: Courtesy Oakley Oakley is expanding its presence in competitive snow sports at a moment when performance outerwear is enjoying renewed momentum. For the first time in its history, the brand has become the official apparel sponsor of the national freestyle snowboard federations of Canada and Finland, while also equipping New Zealand’s freestyle ski athletes with purpose-built competition gear. The move comes amid a strong January for outerwear sales. […]

CIFF Super, CIFF's 66th edition. Credits: CIFF. Report A dusting of snow lined the street on the opening morning of Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) as buyers made their way to the Bella Center for the 2026 winter iteration, held January 27 to 29. This season, the fair, celebrating its 66th edition, introduced a slew of new features designed to energise the event and support brands and retailers beyond the floor, a mission that was also evident in this year’s theme, ‘CIFF […]

Chanel Couture Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight What is the role of couture collections in 2026? It is a question designers seemed to be grappling with this haute couture season. Couture remains the pinnacle of luxury, yet in a world in flux, recent seasons have sometimes rendered its ostentatious creations more vanity project than wearable proposition. This season, however, some voices – both new and established – reminded audiences to return the focus to the clothes themselves, while […]

Globally acclaimed bowler Japrit Bumrah with Skechers debut Cricket Elite footwear Credits: Skechers US sneaker brand Skechers has launched its first-ever cricket footwear collection in the UK.  The collection launch, which follows on from the inaugural introduction in India, sees the brand bring its Skechers cricket elite style to players of all levels in the UK. The collection is said to have been developed using insights and feedback from elite cricket players and the cricket community to […]

Pieter Mulier and Osman Ahmed, fashion features director at i-D Magazine | Credits: Fille Roelants Alaïa, owned by the Richemont group, officially announced the departure of its creative director, Pieter Mulier, this Friday, according to a report by WWD. After a five-year collaboration marked by a stylistic renewal and significant commercial growth, the Belgian designer will present his final collection for the brand next March. Since his appointment in 2021, Pieter Mulier has taken on the […]

The Patagonia store in Amsterdam Credits: Patagonia by Margriet Hoekstra A legal dispute is underway between the sportswear and accessories brand Patagonia and the American drag queen Pattie Gonia. On January 21, Patagonia filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pattie Gonia, citing a need to respect intellectual property. Patagonia stated in its complaint at the federal court of California that the artist, whose birth name is Wyn Wiley, uses the name Pattie Gonia, which is […]

Credits: Hoka® HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), introduces the Cielo X1 3.0, the brand’s lightest super shoe to date. Propulsive and precision-tuned for race day, the Cielo X1 3.0 is engineered to minimize weight and maximize performance, helping runners chase their fastest results yet. Driven by insights from HOKA elite athletes, the Cielo X1 3.0 is built for speed. The 3.0 sheds significant weight from the last Cielo iteration, while packing a propulsive carbon fiber […]

Fourth-quarter sales amounted to 225 million Credits: Safilo Group Preliminary sales for 2025 reached 983.4 million euros (1.2 billion dollars) for Safilo Group. This represents a growth of 1.8 percent at constant exchange rates, following a fourth quarter that saw a 0.4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. At current exchange rates, sales recorded a 1 percent decline for the year and a 4.6 percent drop in the quarter. This was affected by the progressive weakening of the […]

SF1OG spring/summer 2026 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Berlin Fashion Week kicks off this Friday (30 January) against a backdrop of sub-zero temperatures. Over the next four days, the city will host a vibrant blend of established German mainstays, emerging local talent, and international names—including London’s own Lueder and Uganda-based Buzigahill. The schedule starts strong on Friday with heavyweights such as Marc Cain, Ester Perbandt, and Danny Reinke. They share the opening-day […]

Interior de la tienda de Primark del número 32 de la Gran Vía de Madrid (España). Credits: Primark. Primark, the global fashion retailer, today announces its expansion plans in the Middle East following the successful opening of its first store in Kuwait, at The Avenues, in October 2025. In partnership with leading international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group, Primark will open three stores in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in the first half of the year, with the first store […]

Quiz store. Credits: Quiz. British fashion chain Quiz is believed to be seeking a "rescue financing package” after Christmas sales proved to be “disappointing”. According to the Telegraph, the financing would contribute to “radical plans” to stabilise the business amid higher costs and heightened competition from online retail giants. The company, which operates over 40 stores, is said to be mulling the appointment of advisors to draw up options for the business, “including new […]

Claire's store in Paris. Credits: Claire's This week has been yet another rife in administration proceedings. Claire’s UK and Ireland operations have officially collapsed, as has discount retailer The Original Factory Shop (TFOS), collectively putting around over 2,180 jobs at risk. Both companies are owned by Modella Capital. Claire’s administration was confirmed to Sky News on Monday, when Kroll announced it was formally appointed as administrator. In a statement to the publication, the […]

Campaign image for I miss who I was, the SS26 collection from EME Studios. Credits: EME Studios. Valencia - When a company achieves meteoric success, there is always a fascination with the "secret sauce." Questions inevitably follow: where did the spark come from, and how did they scale so fast? When the origin story is as transparent as the one behind EME Studios, it leaves observers asking: Why them and not me? It is a narrative reminiscent of Steve Jobs starting an empire in a California […]

Credits: Saks. Saks Global is continuing to roll out changes to its business amid a review of its operations as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. In its latest announcement, the US retail group confirmed plans to partially wind down its off-price category and close the majority of its Saks Off 5th retail locations, as well as the five remaining Last Call stores. The move comes as the company seeks to sharpen its focus on luxury retail and full-price selling, with the decision a direct […]

Prada, menswear autumn/winter 2026-27 collection Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Prada has cut ties with 222 suppliers for compliance violations over the past five years. This follows a “zero tolerance” audit in response to allegations of labour abuses in the fashion supply chain. The data was provided by Prada and reported by the British newspaper, the Financial Times. The company confirmed this to FashionUnited. Since 2020, the Milan-based company has conducted over 850 inspections of […]

Hermès leather goods workshop in Louviers (Eure). Credits: ©Iwan Baan Following a memorable show marked by the farewell of Véronique Nichanian, Hermès is making headlines again by announcing a new leather goods project. The facility will be established in Normandy in France, a region where the luxury group already has several workshops. The new leather goods workshop will be located in the town of Les Andelys, in the Eure department. As the group stated in a press release, its […]

Credits: Cup of Joe Across runways, retail assortments and high-street movements, denim’s role continues to expand well beyond the classic five-pocket jean. For 2026, it increasingly anchors elevated ensembles, coordinated sets and thoughtfully composed seasonal wardrobes. From deeper washes to sculpted silhouettes, these are some of the key denim signals shaping the year ahead. Dark, elegant washes take centre stage Depth of colour defines denim’s next chapter. Designers are leaning into […]

Notonthehighstreet Credits: Notonthehighstreet via Facebook German private equity boutique Executive Equity Partners (EEP) has acquired 100 percent of the shares in the UK-based online marketplace Notonthehighstreet. The Munich-based firm purchased the company from sellers including US-based Great Hill Equity Partners and Munich-based Burda Principal Investments. Founded in 2006, Notonthehighstreet operates a curated platform focusing on jewellery, home accessories, stationery, and homeware. […]

Swatch store. Credits: Swatch Swiss watchmaking and jewelry company Swatch Group AG (SWGNF) on Friday reported significantly weaker full-year results, as lower sales and higher operating expenses weighed on earnings. Profit before tax declined to CHF 158 million from CHF 345 million a year earlier. Operating profit fell to CHF 135 million, compared with CHF 304 million in the previous year. Net income dropped sharply to CHF 3 million or CHF 0.05 per bearer share, from CHF 193 million or CHF […]

Dries Van Noten Menswear AW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight One of the hottest trends in fashion right now is hosting catwalk shows in empty office blocks or disused car parks. The appeal was evident again during the just-concluded Paris Men's Fashion Week, where designers sought out stripped-back buildings to showcase their creations. The lower rental prices compared with a plush hotel or cultural venue might also explain their popularity at a time when the industry has been […]

Vietnamese designer Phan Huy (R), flanked by Canadian actress and model Coco Rocha (C), at the end of the Phan Huy Women's Haute Couture SS26 collection fashion show as part of the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, in Paris, on January 29, 2026. Credits: (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) Phan Huy has had a thrilling -- but quite stressful -- journey to making history at Paris Haute Couture Week on Thursday where he will become the youngest and the first Vietnamese designer to present a collection […]

FARFETCH presents an exclusive modest curation highlighting Arab talent. Credits: FARFETCH FARFETCH, the global platform for luxury, announces the launch of an exclusive curation highlighting Arab talent and celebrating the Middle Eastern fashion community during Ramadan. The curation, featuring almost one hundred exclusive pieces, is a showcase for interpretations of modest dressing, bringing together international brands such as Isabel Marant, Juwelina Paris, La DoubleJ, Malone Souliers, and […]

Hoka store Credits: Deckers Brands US-based footwear company Deckers Brands has reported positive revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Goleta-based group saw net sales increase 7.1 percent to 1.96 billion dollars, and up 6.8 percent on a constant currency basis. Stefano Caroti, president and chief executive officer, noted that the performance was fueled by significant global demand for the Ugg and Hoka brands. Caroti highlighted that both labels […]

Adidas store Credits: Adidas German sportswear group Adidas has reported strong preliminary financial results for the full year 2025, supported by double-digit growth across all market segments. The Herzogenaurach-based company reached a record revenue level of 24.81 billion euros (29.58 billion dollars), representing an increase from 23.68 billion euros in 2024. This growth was achieved despite a negative currency translation impact exceeding one billion euros. For the full year, […]

Scoop's July 2025 edition. Credits: Scoop. Scoop’s upcoming edition, spanning February 8 to 10 at Olympia National, is centred on the theme of whimsy and discovery. The event will continue to encapsulate its signature format, an immersive buying experience that bears more resemblance to a showroom than a traditional trade fair. This year, there is a notable emphasis on a global presence, demonstrated by an expansion in the number of international brands exhibiting. Among the regions […]

Credits: Kent & Curwen FW25 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As the major Fall/Winter 2026 ready-to-wear collections begin in mid-February, the key footwear trends and must-have styles are coming into focus. Post-pandemic shifts in consumer demand continue to influence design, with heel heights going lower or giving way to platforms. Boots with flat or low heels will trend as they ‘go with anything’ and are considered part of the swing toward investment dressing. Other classic styles like […]

Grey and Fibrous Fashion, defined by gathering, pleating and layering, at Christian Dior SS26 RTW. The craft of black at Chanel OFF26 Pre-Fall Womenswear. Frenetic Fashion with pepper-like shapes and colours at Monique Lhuillier FW26 RTW. Farmers’ Market charm, featuring vichy prints in pink/red and natural beauty, at Ami Paris FW26 Menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight “Doing this work is becoming more and more difficult, almost every day,” Lidewij Edelkoort starts on stage […]

Credits: New York str F25 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Business in the global accessory markets is booming, namely in handbags, belts, scarves, hats and jewelry. Several factors are pushing these categories upwards. These include the expansion of e-commerce and the impact of social media and influencer culture. Accessories are benefiting disproportionately because they are less expensive than full outfits and deliver high emotional ROI per dollar. For FW26 expect to see statement-driven design […]

LK Bennett Credits: Image: LK Bennett The long-term outlook for LK Bennett’s store portfolio remains uncertain, following the premium womenswear acquisition out of administration by US investment firm Gordon Brothers on Wednesday, January 28. The new owners, who own Laura Ashley and Poundland, acquired the LK Bennett brand and its intellectual property (IP) assets just a day after joint administrators Alvarez and Marsal’s John Noon and Mark Firmin were appointed.  However, the deal did […]

Munich Fabric Start in January 2026. Credits: Munich Fabric Start Munich (Germany) - This was the second edition of Munich Fabric Start/Bluezone under new leadership. Last March, new managing director Florian Klinder took over responsibility for the trade fairs from his brother, Sebastian Klinder, who had led them for over 17 years. “We deliberately chose the motto ‘Pleasure’. It is about enjoying fashion, even when the challenges are significant,” explains Klinder. The fashion market […]

TJ Maxx to open first new store in New York City in over a decade at Herald Towers Credits: Courtesy of JEMB Realty Off-price department store chain TJ Maxx has signed a new major long-term lease with JEMB Realty to open its first flagship store in New York City in over a decade. TJ Maxx is set to open a new 40,000 square feet flagship store on the ground and lower levels of Herald Towers. Additional details regarding the flagship store opening date have yet to be announced. Herald […]

UPDATE Amazon announces 16,000 layoffs Credits: Amazon Amazon has announced that it will be making 16,000 roles redundant across its global company,confirming media reports that had been circulating since last Friday. The announcement marks the second major round of layoffs made by the tech and e-commerce giant over the past four months, in line with Amazon’s broader aim to streamline its operations and invest more in AI. In a message sent out to employees on January 28, Beth Galetti, […]

McQueen boutique in Florence, Italy. Credits: Photo by BEATA ZAWRZEL / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP British luxury brand McQueen could lay off one-third of its Italian employees, according to a statement released by three local unions on Wednesday. The company's management has announced a restructuring plan. According to the unions Filctem CGIL, Femca CISL and Uiltec, this plan involves cutting approximately one-third of the total workforce. Production processes are also set to be reorganised […]

Credits: Etam Marie Delahaie has been appointed director of the Etam brand. She will assume her new role in May 2026 and will play a part in the lingerie governance of the Etam Group. Marie Delahaie has been the CEO of Undiz since May 2024. At the Etam Group-owned brand, which targets a younger demographic, she has spearheaded a rebranding; an overhaul of key touchpoints; product development; an enhanced in-store experience and an omnichannel approach. Founded in 1916, Etam is an independent, […]

Tissot watch. Credits: Unsplash. Zurich - Hit by US tariffs, Swiss watch exports contracted by 1.7 percent in 2025 despite a rebound in December, according to statistics published on Thursday by the Swedish watch federation. In 2025, Swiss watch exports amounted to 25.6 billion francs (33.32 billion dollars). This marked a decline for the second consecutive year, following a period of record-breaking performance over the three preceding years from 2021 to 2023. Exports to the US fell by 0.5 […]

BHV Marais. Credits: Photo by J-F TRIPELON-JARRY / ONLY FRANCE / ONLY FRANCE VIA AFP. The name of the entity that has acquired BHV Marais, an iconic department store in Paris that hosts the first Shein retail department, is now known: Brookfield Asset Management, a global Canadian asset management fund, has acquired BHV Marais from the Galeries Lafayette group. In a letter to employees dated January 27, 2026, Frédéric Merlin of Société des Grands Magasins (SGM) wrote: “This transaction […]

In Pictures Guess Jeans opens Homecoming flagship store in Los Angeles Credits: Guess Jeans Guess Jeans is set to open a new, two-story concept flagship store in Los Angeles as the brand celebrates its return to its Californian roots. Located at the intersection of Melrose and San Vicente in West Hollywood, the opening also marks a new chapter in Guess Jeans global retail expansion strategy. Officially opening its doors on January 31, the new homecoming concept store is designed to […]

Diesel launches its first luggage collection Image: Diesel Italian fashion brand Diesel is expanding its product range. The label, part of the OTB group, announced on Thursday the launch of its first luggage collection, “Diesel Luggage”. According to Diesel, the new line was developed under the direction of creative director Glenn Martens in collaboration with Chinese accessories manufacturer Canton Unicorn Group. For its launch, the collection includes hard-shell suitcases with an […]

Credits: Hollister The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Hollister has signed at Metrocentre, adding another global powerhouse brand to the leading destination for fashion retail in the North East. Hollister, owned by Abercrombie & Fitch, is set to open a 6,000 sq ft unit in Red Mall this summer,adjacent to Stradivarius and the upsized Superdrug. The store will showcase a selection of clothing, accessories, and fragrances, from unique, trendy pieces to the brand’s signature […]

Meruert Talogen Credits: MeruertTalogen.com A recent Fibre2Fashion article examines whether today’s fashion industry is supporting emerging designers as effectively as in the past, raising concerns about structural barriers that may be “leaving them behind.” The piece notes that historically, young designers helped drive innovation and cultural shifts in fashion, but now face increasing pressure to deliver fully commercial and globally relevant brands with limited financial backing and […]

David Beckham, Credits: courtesy of ABG Interparfums, which produces fragrances for brands including Jimmy Choo and Coach, announced on Thursday the acquisition of two additional licences for David Beckham and Nautica. “Interparfums today announced the signing of an exclusive 20-year global licence agreement with David Beckham for the creation, development, production and distribution of fragrances,” the group stated in a press release issued overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. “I […]

Credits: JOOR JOOR announces the introduction of Visual Assortment, a groundbreaking tool which enables fashion retailers to centralize and organize their entire assortment of products in a single place. This highly visual solution dramatically improves the wholesale buying process by empowering fashion buyers to easily see and filter product images across all of their brand partners to gain a clear understanding of upcoming inventory and ensure an overall optimal product-mix for their store. […]

Credits: My Jewellery My Jewellery aims to better understand and reduce its environmental impact. To achieve this, the Dutch jewellery and fashion brand is collaborating with Carbonfact, a platform that calculates the environmental footprint of fashion products. Using Carbonfact, My Jewellery gains insight into the CO2 emissions, water consumption, and energy usage associated with producing its clothing, accessories, and jewellery. The collaboration helps the brand measure the impact of its […]

Credits: Leicester Made Leicester Made & Regions 2026 is positioning fashion education and skills development at the centre of its expanded programme, offering new opportunities for educators, students and early-career professionals to engage with the future of British fashion and textile manufacturing. Organised by Fashion-Enter Ltd, the two-day event will take place at De Montfort University and aims to strengthen links between fashion education, manufacturing and industry. Alongside […]

Shoes in a shop window. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Fashion never moves in a straight line. It loops. Trends resurface, silhouettes return and “new” designs often feel suspiciously familiar. Shoes, bags and garments evolve through seasons, references and visual languages. In an industry built on remixing, the line between inspiration and infringement is rarely obvious. So, when designs start to look similar and influenced by previous iterations, how can the law work […]

An H&M store in Stockholm Image: H&M. Swedish apparel group Hennes & Mauritz AB experienced a slight decline in sales for the 2024/25 fiscal year. This was primarily due to adverse market conditions and negative currency effects. However, the company improved its profit thanks to successful cost-saving measures. This was revealed in the latest annual report, which the parent company of brands such as H&M, Cos, Weekday, & Other Stories and Arket presented on Thursday. […]

EU-India Free Trade Agreement. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited Opinion For many garment industry insiders who have navigated the ebb and flow of global supply chains for years, witnessing the formal signing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27th January 2026 seems like the dawn of a new era. For decades, Indian exporters felt as if one hand was tied behind their backs as they faced stiff tariffs while neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and […]

Strathberry Covent Garden store Credits: Strathberry UK luxury leather goods brand Strathberry has announced a 35 percent increase in revenue to 36.40 million pounds (50.37 million dollars) for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025. The Edinburgh-based brand attributed this performance to aggressive international expansion and a robust direct-to-consumer (DTC) model, which now accounts for approximately 90 percent of total sales. The company remains on a steep growth trajectory, reporting a 58 […]

Allbirds store Credits: Allbirds Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has announced it will close all remaining full-price retail locations in the US by the end of February 2026. The decision marks a significant shift in the company’s physical retail strategy as it prioritises a leaner, more capital-efficient operating model. The San Francisco-based company stated that the closures will allow it to redirect resources toward its e-commerce platform, wholesale partnerships, and international […]

Levi's store Credits: Levi's US denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has reported a 4 percent increase in reported net revenues to 6.30 billion dollars for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2025. On an organic basis, which excludes the impacts of foreign exchange and divestitures, the group saw a 7 percent rise compared to the prior year. The company has reached what leadership describes as an inflection point in its transition toward becoming a direct-to-consumer (DTC) led denim […]

Interview Merryl Tielman SS26 Credits: Merryl Tielman | Photography by Krista van der Niet Designer Merryl Tielman began her career as a creative exploring her path at the Rietveld Academy. After one year of fashion design, she switched to audiovisual studies, stating: “I felt limited in fashion.” Several jobs and a footwear design course later, it turned out she was closer to her calling than she had realised. She started making bags purely out of interest, “just for myself.” […]

Ariane Gorin Credits: LVMH French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced changes to its leadership structure following a board of directors meeting held on January 27, 2026. The group intends to propose the appointment of Ariane Gorin to the board at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 23, 2026. The move follows the decision by Marie-Laure Sauty de Chalon to conclude her mandate after 12 years of service. The board reached the […]

Rendering of Primark's future store in The Avenues, Kuwait. Credits: Primark. Budget retailer Primark has announced plans to expand into three additional markets in the Middle East, with five stores set to open this year alone, in partnership with retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. Expanding in the United Arab Emirates, Primark is set to open three stores in Dubai during the first half of 2026, with the first store scheduled to open on March 26 in the Dubai Mall. The second store, […]

Abercrombie & Fitch Launches Limited-Edition Super Bowl Collection Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch has revealed its limited-edition Super Bowl LX collection, ahead of the big game on February 8. The complete collection includes six styles for women, men, children, and babies/toddlers, including sweatshirts and t-shirts, retailing between 45 and 150 dollars. One style from the Super Bowl LX collection, a men’s Super Bowl Graphic Crew Sweatshirt, is already […]

CEO interview Frank Seidensticker (left) and Silvia Bentzinger at Pitti Uomo Credits: Seidensticker January remains a difficult month for brick and mortar retail, a sentiment echoed by shirt specialist Seidensticker. Nevertheless, the German company has a positive outlook for the year and expects the situation to stabilise, according to CEO Silvia Bentzinger. At the Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair in Florence, the CEO offered insights into the strategy for 2026. She highlighted key […]

LK Bennett Credits: LK Bennett Global asset management firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the British heritage brand LK Bennett and its related intellectual property assets from the joint administrators of LK Bennett Fashion Limited. The deal, announced on January 28, 2026, follows the second collapse of the brand since 2019 amid a “challenging business and retail environment”. Strategic transition to asset-light model As the new owner, Gordon Brothers plans to shift LK Bennett toward an […]

Autumn/winter 2025 models from On Running Credits: On Running Swiss sports brand On has appointed Frank Sluis as its new chief financial officer, according to a statement released by the company. Sluis, who is Dutch-born, succeeds Martin Hoffmann. Hoffmann has handled financial duties until now, in addition to his role as chief executive officer (CEO). Sluis will take up the position on May 1, 2026. Global retail experience Sluis was previously the CFO at Ahold Delhaize for Europe and […]

Amazon Services Credits: Amazon E-commerce giant Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide. The company has not yet specified which roles will be affected as it concentrates its efforts on artificial intelligence. “The reductions we are implementing today will impact approximately 16,000 roles across Amazon, and we are working (...) to support everyone whose position is affected,” the giant explained in a message to employees on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, which was seen by AFP. It added […]

Victoria Beckham at her brand's show for the spring/summer 2024 collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight British designer Victoria Beckham was named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres), a prestigious French cultural honour, on January 26, 2026, at the age of 51. The French Ministry of Culture announced the honour during a ceremony in Paris held at the beginning of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. In a speech during the ceremony, […]

A The North Face store Image: The North Face. US apparel group VF Corporation has once again exceeded expectations in the third quarter of its 2025/26 financial year. The parent company of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland achieved surprising growth in revenue and profit, according to the latest results presented by the company on Wednesday. In the three months to December 27, group revenue amounted to 2.88 billion dollars. This represented an increase of 1 percent compared to […]

Selected's exhibition space at CIFF. Credits: CIFF. Interview At the ongoing edition of CIFF, Bestseller-owned Selected is stepping up its transformation, unveiling a new modular retail concept as it accelerates a broader European expansion strategy. The launch marks progress in the Danish brand’s transition from brand to label, with department store partnerships and shop-in-shop formats central to its growth plans. The concept debut comes as Selected prepares to enhance its retail […]

Street fashion autumn/winter 2026, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Coinciding with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW), held in the Danish capital from January 27 to 30, 2026, the Danish event and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFWMadrid) have launched a collaboration. This initial phase establishes a framework for professional exchange between the two organisations. According to a statement from the Madrid-based organisation, the agreement provides for reciprocal […]

Vinted enables item verification to guarantee the authenticity of products. Credits: Vinted Counterfeiting has long plagued the fashion industry, but a new joint study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals a darker reality: the illicit trade in fakes is inextricably linked to severe labour exploitation. Titled “From Fakes to Forced Labour: Evidence of Correlation Between Illicit Trade in […]

Dr Martens boot. Credits: Unsplash. Shares in British shoemaker Dr. Martens fell by almost 12 percent on the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday. This followed the publication of a company report on the same day, signed by CEO Ije Nwokorie. He states that revenue for fiscal year 2026 will likely remain stable. This is not good news, considering the declining performance over the past year. In the third quarter, group revenue fell by 3.1 percent to 251 million pounds (346 million dollars). […]

Amazon Services Credits: Amazon Amazon has unintentionally informed employees of a new round of global job cuts in an email that appears to have been sent out mistakenly. The layoffs, referred to in the email as part of “organizational changes” in Amazon’s cloud unit, would affect a group of workers across the US, Canada, and Costa Rica. Employees at Amazon Web Services (AWS) received a meeting invitation from an executive assistant on Tuesday for the next day that was cancelled, but […]

Ewen Danzeisen graduate collection - HEAD Geneve Credits: HEAD Geneve by Sylvain Leurent Interview HEAD Geneve presented graduate collections from its MA students at its annual catwalk showcase in November 2025, and one of the talented students who stood out was Swiss-based designer Ewen Danzeisen, who presented 12 all-black looks combining tailoring with functional wear. Danzeisen’s ‘Meet the Crows’ collection drew inspiration from his own wardrobe, as well as the notion of creating […]

H&M Design Award is back Credits: H&M After a six-year hiatus, Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M has announced the return of the H&M Design Award. This prestigious award helps emerging international design talent launch their careers in the fashion industry by providing financial resources and intensive mentoring. H&M announced the comeback in a press release. The competition returns this autumn with an even more international focus. BA and MA students from over 60 […]

Playtime January 2026 Credits: F. Julienne The trajectories of Minimalisma, MarMar Copenhagen and Gray Label, three northern European brands exhibiting at Playtime in January 2026, confirm a fundamental trend. The international children's fashion trade show highlights that corporate social and environmental responsibility (CSR) is no longer a peripheral narrative. It is now a key factor in reshaping the desirability of the kidswear market. Children's products are not inherently virtuous, but […]

Kingpins New York July 2025 edition. Credits: Kingpins. After a costly festive season, January has become a financial reset for many households. What starts as No Spend January, a short-term pause on non-essential purchases, is increasingly extending into longer commitments such as a No Buy Year, as consumers look for structured ways to curb spending and rebuild financial stability throughout 2026. The trend, amplified on social platforms like TikTok, encourages cutting back on categories […]

Debenhams at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week UK-based online platform Debenhams has announced it is trading ahead of initial expectations for the financial year ending February 28, 2026. The group now expects full year adjusted EBITDA for total operations to reach 50 million pounds (69 million dollars). Strategic shift for PrettyLittleThing In a significant policy reversal, the board of directors has decided to retain the youth-focused brand PrettyLittleThing. The […]

Nike store at Gran Vía de Madrid, Spain. Credits: Nike Every second counts. Nike Vision introduces its latest Max Optics lens technology that is engineered to fuel vision for athletes, giving clarity to see beyond the ordinary. The cutting-edge lens technology is designed to sharpen every detail and bring color to life. With enhanced clarity and color vividness, wearers stay focused and perform at their best, no matter the length of the game. Max Optics lens technology features UV […]

Credits: Chloé A study of personal rituals, individuality, and the art of self-expression. For Fall 2026, Chloé explores the deeply personal art of getting dressed – a daily ritual that transforms clothing into an intimate extension of individuality. Building on the Maison’s evolving codes, and signatures, the collection celebrates simple, instinctive gestures that shape a woman’s personal style. Credits: Chloé At the heart of this collection was the question: What do women […]

Loro Piana, spring/summer 2026 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Yesterday, during a conference call with analysts, LVMH chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault announced that the group has strengthened its hold on the Italian brand, Loro Piana. The company conducted a partial buyout in 2025 of the brand's shares held by the Loro Piana family, as reported by Italian news agency Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor. “LVMH has strengthened its position in Loro Piana by increasing its stake from […]

Credits: Courtesy of Peletería Lofarey Interview When discussing fashion, the first thing that comes to mind is often the image of a finished product. This could be a dress, a catwalk, or perhaps a shop window. Fashion, however, begins much earlier. The creation of that product involves a process that passes through a creative's imagination, the crafting of the piece and, crucially, the involvement of specialised suppliers. Within the world of supply, one area that has evolved over time is […]

For the 2025 financial year, preliminary consolidated revenues amounted to 977 million euros Credits: Salvatore Ferragamo Salvatore Ferragamo has reported its preliminary consolidated group revenue figures for the 2025 financial year and for the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2025, preliminary consolidated revenues were 282 million euros (338 million dollars). This represents a decrease of 2 percent at constant exchange rates and 3.2 percent at current exchange rates compared to the […]

Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito exhibition in Shanghai. Credits: LVMH. LVMH closes the 2025 financial year with a clear-sighted assessment. Following the post-pandemic euphoria, Bernard Arnault's group reported revenue of 80.8 billion euros, a 5 percent decline on a reported basis. While this headline decline is largely exacerbated by currency volatility, particularly the weakness of the dollar and yen against the euro, organic performance proved more resilient with a slight 1 percent decrease on a […]

Adidas Brand Center in Vienna Credits: Courtesy Adidas Trade union representatives from key Adidas supplier countries gathered in Tangerang, Indonesia, earlier this month to discuss labour standards, collective bargaining and working conditions across the brand’s global supply chain. Around 30 union delegates from Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan, India and Myanmar attended, alongside representatives from German union IGBCE, underscoring how closely labour relations at Adidas’ headquarters […]

Haute Couture Spring Summer 2026 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight After reaching for the stars in his first show for Chanel, new chief designer Matthieu Blazy took a feathery flight of fancy for his debut Haute Couture collection inspired by birds and nature on Tuesday. The vast Grand Palais exhibition space in central Paris was transformed into an enchanted and psychedelic forest populated by giant mushrooms and pink weeping willows. Blazy, 41, said he intended to "probe and explore the […]

Lands' End store Credits: Lands' End US-based digital retailer Lands’ End (Lands’ End) has entered into a definitive agreement with New York-based brand management firm WHP Global (WHP Global) to form a new joint venture. The partnership is designed to unlock the value of the Lands’ End intellectual property while significantly strengthening the retail company’s balance sheet. Under the terms of the agreement, Lands’ End will contribute all intellectual property and related assets […]

Roger Vivier SS26 haute couture Credits: Courtesy Roger Vivier During Paris Haute Couture Week, Maison Vivier unveiled Atelier Animalier, a Spring–Summer 2026 Pièce Unique collection presented at its Paris headquarters. Rather than a conventional product launch, the project was framed as a focused exploration of the maison’s archives and contemporary craftsmanship. Creative director Gherardo Felloni revisited animalier, a long-standing house code, treating it less as ornament and more as […]

10 Corso Como's exhibition space at CIFF 66. Credits: 10 Corso Como. Interview CIFF kicked off its 66th edition today with the opening of a collaborative space alongside Italian luxury retailer, 10 Corso Como. The partnership, the first of its kind between the Danish fashion fair and an international retailer, marks the beginning of broader cultural cooperation between the duo. At the launch, CIFF director Sofie Dolva confirmed plans to bring a “reverse” pop-up experience of the fair to […]

Mu Cosmetic, SS27 trends Credits: Milano Unica The trends for the spring/summer 2027 season showcased at Milano Unica, a trade fair that recently concluded in Milan, are led by the Natural and Shadow concepts. The Sun theme stands out for a broader and more detailed selection. It maintains strong consistency with the imagery and needs of the summer season. The next edition of Milano Unica is scheduled for July. The material selection favours fabrics made predominantly from natural fibres. […]

Avery Baker, former president and chief brand officer of Tommy Hilfiger, is now bringing her talents to Arc’teryx Credits: Tommy Hilfiger North Vancouver-based technical outdoor brand Arc’teryx has appointed Avery Baker, former president and chief brand officer of Tommy Hilfiger, to the newly created position of chief brand officer. Additionally, Tobia Prevedello, a former Celine executive, is joining as General Manager for EMEA, reports trade publication WWD. The appointments underscore […]

Okaïdi store. Credits: RICCARDO MILANI / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP The IDKIDS group, owner of the childrenswear brand Okaïdi, announced on Tuesday that it is filing for administration for its French operations. The group employs 2,000 people in France. A hearing will take place in February before the Lille Métropole commercial court, IDKIDS told AFP. The filing concerns the brands Obaïbi (for ages 0 to 3), Okaïdi (ages 3 to 14), Oxybul (early learning games) and the logistics […]

American Eagle “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans” campaign Credits: American Eagle Actress Sydney Sweeney, known for Euphoria and the recent film The Housemaid, is working on her own lingerie brand called Syrn. This was revealed in a teaser she recently shared on social media. Sydney Sweeney launches own lingerie brand This marks Sweeney's next step in her entrepreneurial ventures. It is not the first time Sweeney has been active in the lingerie market. In 2023, she collaborated with […]

Paul Smith Loves Barbour collaboration campaign Credits: Paul Smith / Barbour Heritage outerwear brand Barbour has announced a new education initiative in partnership with the British Fashion Council (BFC) that aims to support emerging talent across the UK fashion industry. The programme expands the Barbour Foundation’s commitment to education and community impact following the brand’s growing international success, according to the Retail Times. The collaboration will create […]

Amazon distribution center located in Lanham, Maryland, United States. Credits: Amazon. Amazon is expected to announce a second round of job cuts as early as Tuesday this week, in line with the e-commerce and tech giant’s wider restructuring efforts, which include efforts to reduce its corporate workforce by 30,000, according to US media reports. Equal to approximately 10 percent of its corporate workforce, the news comes months after Amazon cut 14,000 white-collar roles last October. […]

European Council president António Luís Santos da Costa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen Credits: Press Information Bureau, Government of India After almost 20 years of intermittent negotiations, the free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and India has been finalised. On January 27, 2026, in New Delhi, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Council António Costa and Indian […]

Credits: 10DAYS Amsterdam-based lifestyle brand 10DAYS announces a strategic partnership with SASAtrend, appointing the Aachen-based distribution company as its international distribution partner for key markets including France, Sweden and the Scandinavian region. Through this partnership, SASAtrend will oversee the distribution and commercial development of 10DAYS across selected international markets, working with a network of experienced local agents operating under the SASAtrend umbrella. […]

Barbour pop-up Credits: Barbour / L&T / FredoGerdes@WACH.STUDIO British premium lifestyle brand Barbour has reported a strong financial year for 2024-25, marked by a 9 percent increase in turnover to 350.80 million pounds (480 million dollars). The fifth generation family-owned company, based in the North East of England, attributed the growth to robust performance across clothing, accessories, and womenswear in international markets including Europe, the US, and Asia. Steve Buck, group […]

Christian Dior SS26 Haute Couture Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight With a meadow suspended overhead, Jonathan Anderson’s haute couture debut for Dior unfolded beneath a ceiling of flowers at the Musée Rodin, transforming the historic venue into a living ecosystem. The gesture inevitably recalled Raf Simons’ own floral interventions for the house, most memorably his 2015 couture show, when the museum’s walls were entirely enveloped in blooms, moments that redefined Dior couture as an […]

Nike store Credits: Nike US sportswear leader Nike has confirmed it is investigating a potential cybersecurity incident following claims by an extortion group that it has leaked a significant volume of internal data. The disclosure coincides with reports that the retailer is reducing its workforce by approximately 775 roles at distribution centres to accommodate increased automation. Operational restructuring in Tennessee and Mississippi Nike is moving forward with a consolidation of its US […]

Dr. Martens store Credits: Dr. Martens UK-based footwear brand Dr. Martens has reported a decline in third quarter revenue as the company prioritises full price sales over promotional volume. For the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2025, group revenue fell 2.7 percent on a constant currency (CC) basis to 253 million pounds (346 million dollars). Performance by channel and region The company is currently executing a strategy to reduce its reliance on discounted sales, particularly within its […]