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Spring 2026. Credits: GANT GANT's new collection brings timeless icons back into focus. Discover chinos, shirts, collegiate sweats, and lighter outerwear in soft seasonal shades that capture a fresh state of mind. The Pre-Spring offering focuses on GANT’s timeless icon styles, including chinos, shirts, collegiate sweats and lighter outerwear, presented in soft, seasonal shades. Visually, the collection translates the label’s heritage into a light and versatile wardrobe for the transition […]

The new logo of the Harvey Nichols loyalty programme. Credits: Harvey Nichols. British department store Harvey Nichols has said it will be upgrading its loyalty programme as part of wider transformation efforts. In a statement to FashionUnited, the company said it was enacting the shift to “align with our new creative direction and the way our customers engage with us”. Among the changes, the programme will undertake a refreshed visual identity alongside an updated tier structure, which, […]

Team of Athena Studio at NRF 2026 New York Credits: NRF As the global fashion industry navigates a transformative period defined by technological integration and sustainability mandates, the NRF 2026 Innovators Showcase has emerged as a critical hub for next-generation solutions. Taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York from 11 to 13 January, the event highlights companies bridging the gap between creative vision and operational efficiency. Below, five innovators from […]

Credits: Aurélien For Fall Winter 2026, Aurélien returns to Pitti Uomo with a collection shaped by material refinement and natural restraint. The colour palette draws inspiration from Nordic landscapes, where raw nature and quiet contrasts define the environment. Chocolate brown recalls volcanic earth, light and mid greys echo stone and mist, black reflects lava fields, and Sargasso blue captures the depth of northern seas. Fabrication remains central to the collection’s identity. Pure […]

Abercrombie & Fitch Covent Garden Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has issued an updated business outlook for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2025, signaling a period of record-breaking performance balanced by evolving trade challenges. Chief executive officer Fran Horowitz reported that the company maintained a strong "on offense" strategy throughout the holiday season, resulting in record quarter-to-date net sales through December. This growth was […]

Urban Outfitters store. Credits: Urban Outfitters / Nuuly. Urban Outfitters (URBN) announced record sales over the festive period, as both digital channels and retail stores recorded mid single-digit positive growth. For the two months ended December 31, 2025, net sales for the group rose 9 percent compared to the same period the year prior, with net sales for retail up 7 percent. Comparable retail sales increased 5 percent. In terms of brands, comparable retail segment net sales rose 9 […]

American Eagle store in Dubai, UAE. Credits: © Ritu Jethani | Dreamstime.com US-based apparel group American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has announced an upward revision to its fourth quarter financial outlook following a record-breaking holiday trading period. For the quarter-to-date period through January 3, 2026, the company reported that consolidated comparable sales increased by a high single-digit percentage. The performance was characterised by positive momentum across both digital […]

Lululemon in Amsterdam. Credits: Lululemon Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc. has updated its financial outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company now expects net revenue and diluted earnings per share (EPS) to reach the upper end of its previously issued guidance ranges. The group forecasts net revenue to settle toward the high end of 3.50 billion dollars to 3.59 billion dollars. Similarly, diluted EPS is projected to align with the upper […]

The Birkenstock company headquarters Image: Birkenstock German footwear provider Birkenstock also grew strongly in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This is according to preliminary results published by the listed parent company, Birkenstock Holding plc, on Monday. The results were released ahead of the ICR Consumer Conference, where the company will present its current performance to international investors and analysts. According to the available figures, revenue in the […]

The Fortezza da Basso in Florence, home of Pitti Uomo Credits: Pitti Immagine All eyes are on Florence this week for the start of the Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair, a pivotal event for the global fashion industry that opens tomorrow. The trade show begins against a backdrop of complex international trade data; as of November 2025, ISTAT (the Italian National Institute of Statistics) estimates a significant 7.4 percent reduction in imports from non-EU countries, while Italian exports have […]

Izipizi campaign Credits: Izipizi French eyewear brand Izipizi has announced a strategic partnership with Aesthetic Movement (A/M), the sales and brand development agency in the US design and gift industry, to accelerate its presence and growth in the US. Starting this month, A/M will represent Izipizi across the US to bring its design-led eyewear to a wider audience by partnering with design stores, gift shops, interior stores, concept stores, museums, and bookstores. The partnership marks […]

Credits: Modefabriek The winter edition of Modefabriek is just around the corner, bringing two days full of fashion, inspiration and new encounters. Visitors can look forward to an inspiring mix of both new and familiar brands, including Club L’avenir, AMAYA Amsterdam, Sofie Schnoor, Knit-ted, Refined Department, Second Female, Aimée the Label and ALOHAS. From timeless essentials to bold silhouettes, this edition highlights beautiful materials, surprising details and collections full of […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector has kicked off 2026 with an explosive start, as total like-for-like (LFL) sales climbed by +7.86% this week. This robust performance is particularly significant as it was measured against a solid +18.54% base from the same period last year, marking a triumphant transition from the conclusion of 2025 into the new year. The fashion sector was the undisputed star of the week, with total LFL sales ballooning by an extraordinary +17.00%. This […]

Credits: Burberry Innovation is at the heart of Burberry, and gabardine is its most revolutionary fabric. Created by Thomas Burberry in 1879, its rain and weather-resistant properties have protected wearers for almost 150 years, from explorers on Antarctic expeditions to Londoners wrapped in a trench coat on a rainy day. Credits: Burberry To celebrate its enduring appeal, Burberry is proud to present a film set in Snowdonia, Wales, featuring the house’s new Gabardine Capsule. […]

Simon Carter, CEO of British Land Credits: British Land UK commercial property company British Land has confirmed that chief executive officer Simon Carter is stepping down from his role, after 18 years at the company. Carter, who has a 12-month notice period, will be leaving British Land to become chief executive officer of P3 Logistics Parks, the GIC-owned investor, manager and developer of logistics properties in Europe. In a statement, the board of British Land said it will “run a full […]

Solena Materials facility at WestTech London Credits: Solena Materials Textile innovation company Solena Materials, which uses AI to design plastic-free protein-based fibres for luxury and high-performance fabrics, has relocated to a new pilot facility in North Acton, west London, as it prepares for its first commercial product launch in 2027. The move marks a major step for the start-up, a spinout from Imperial College London, towards scaling production of next-generation textiles, which […]

Interview The Lyst Index has become a key indicator in determining both the success and decline among top fashion players. Despite the market’s generally dynamic nature, recent Lyst findings have pointed to a degree of stability in the industry, with certain brands consistently maintaining top positions over extended periods. Concurrently, heritage labels are experiencing a surge in popularity, while major sportswear brands are actively working to regain relevance. In conversation with […]

Simon Porte Jacquemus in front of his London boutique. Credits: Billaltaright /Courtesy of Jacquemus On January 25, French brand Jacquemus will close Paris Fashion Week with a show at the Musée Picasso. The choice of venue, revealed by WWD, is not new: the designer had already staged a show at the institution in 2017 for his “La Bomba” show. This return to the Musée Picasso highlights the brand's close ties with cultural institutions. The brand has also organised several events at the […]

In Pictures Dior at The Corner Shop at Selfridges Credits: Dior by Kristen Pelou French luxury fashion house Dior has launched a pop-up at The Corner Shop at Selfridges in London to showcase the debut collections from its creative director, Jonathan Anderson. The pop-up will run until February 28 and has been inspired by Dior’s archives, with the décor featuring reinterpretations of the Dior grey boxes from the luxury brand’s very first boutique, called ‘Colifichets’. Dior […]

JD Sports, Vancouver flagship store. Credits: JD Sports. The JD Group is due to enable US customers to purchase products through AI platforms. The sportswear retailer has announced a global agreement with digital commerce platform provider Commercetools and Stripe to allow for one-click purchases on platforms such as Gemini and ChatGPT. The company will leverage the duo’s Agentic Commerce Suite (ACS) for the feature, first integrating into Microsoft Copilot before extending to other Large […]

Mills by Millie Bobby Brown launches exclusively at Walmart Credits: Walmart Actress Millie Bobby Brown, star of Netflix’s show ‘Stranger Things’, has launched a new fashion line for teens and young women for Walmart in collaboration with Delta Galil USA, the global manufacturer and owner of fashion companies such as Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and P.J. Salvage. The Mills by Millie Bobby Brown fashion line draws on the actress's own experience, explains the press release, “to bring […]

Interview ULAC sales manager Justina Klimek. Credits: United Legwear & Apparel Co. United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) continues its expansion trajectory with the appointment of Justina Klimek as Sales Manager for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) as well as parts of Europe. With more than a decade of experience in fashion wholesale, the sales specialist brings a comprehensive 360-degree understanding of the industry, ranging from key account management and […]

Teyana Taylor in Schiaparelli Haute Couture at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Credits: Schiaparelli. Hollywood's top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour. Here is a glance at some of the looks seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel: Ever-chic black Selena Gomez is a newlywed and her happiness shows. The best comedy actress nominee for her work on "Only Murders in the Building" […]

CEO Interview Vingino store Credits: Centric Brands The news of the acquisition of the Dutch Vingino Group only broke in early December 2025, but the deal had been in the works for months, as FashionUnited learned when speaking with group CEO Jan van den Berg. The American company Centric Brands is the new owner of the group and its brands, Vingino and Raizzed, following the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares. This deal not only supports the Dutch group but also provides […]

Kim Seymour, chief people officer at Skims. Credits: Skims. Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has appointed Kim Seymour its new chief people officer as the company prepares to scale talent and people operations across its portfolio. Seymour, who officially took up her new position on January 6, most recently founded and ran HR advisory Leadership Amplified, where she worked with executives on talent challenges. Prior to this, Seymour served as chief human resources officer at Etsy, […]

Russell & Bromley launches with John Lewis. Credits: John Lewis. Next is reportedly getting closer to taking over footwear label Russell & Bromley. New reports have suggested that the British fashion giant has appointed clearance specialist Retail Realisation to form a deal for the ailing brand. According to industry sources for Sky News, Next and Retail Realisation are forming a proposal for the Russell & Bromley brand, not including its store estate or stock. The media outlet […]

Credits: Bleckmann As global fashion brands have expanded across channels and borders over the past decade, logistics has increasingly become a strategic driver of competitiveness. For Superdry, that means working closely with long-term logistics partner Bleckmann to match fast-changing market dynamics with reliable, flexible and data-driven fulfilment. Press play on the Beyond Threads podcast to explore how Bleckmann supports Superdry to deliver seamless fashion logistics with expertise, […]

Ssense co-founders, Rami, Firas and Bassel Atallah. Credits: Ssense. The co-founders of Canadian luxury platform Ssense have won their bid to retain control over the company. It has been confirmed that the parties have now entered into a definitive purchase agreement. In a press release, Ssense said it had been "notified by the court-appointed monitor that the bid submitted by its co-founders, Rami, Atallah, and Firas Atallah, together with their strategic partner, a leading Canadian […]

Humane Ai Pin. Credits: Humane. Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant. The return of the wearable tech comes about a year after the discontinuation of a Humane AI Pin panned by reviewers after it was launched amid high expectations in early 2024. It also comes as OpenAI chief Sam Altman and renowned industrial designer Jony Ive […]

Interview Anavee Chuengtanacharoenlert Credits: Domus Academy Technology is revolutionizing every aspect of the fashion industry, from design and manufacturing to retail and consumer relations. Innovations such as wearable technology, smart textiles, 3D simulation, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and even social media and online shopping have reshaped how fashion is produced and consumed. The intersection of fashion and technology expands the landscape of creativity and […]

Adidas ZX sneakers at Offspring Credits: Offspring Sportswear brand Adidas is collaborating with Offspring to launch a new digital platform called ‘House of ZX,’ which will be a hub for sneakerheads to celebrate its Adidas ZX franchise. The ‘House of ZX’ platform will spotlight the history and future of the Adidas ZX range and Offspring community content, while also sharing exclusive information on upcoming 2026 releases and in-store Offspring activations. At the heart of the platform […]

Pandora Liverpool One store. Credits: Pandora. Danish jewellery giant Pandora said it is anticipating organic growth of 6 percent for 2025, despite recording a “softer than expected” Q4. The preliminary and unaudited results came marginally below the previously reported guidance of 7 to 8 percent. Group EBIT margin for the year, however, is expected to fall in line with its guidance of 24 percent. For the fourth quarter of 2025, Pandora reported organic revenue growth of 4 percent, with […]

Cardiff, Wales, UK. Credits: Unsplash. New figures from BRC-Sensormatic have revealed a notable decline in footfall for the month of December, as shoppers held off for post-Christmas sales. According to the data, total UK footfall fell 2.9 percent year-on-year (YoY), while for the three months to December, footfall decreased 2.2 percent. Compared to November, footfall was down 0.8 percent. Shopping centres were the hardest hit, recording a drop in YoY footfall of 5.1 percent in December, and […]

Next's Watford, UK, store. Credits: Next plc. British retail giant Next has announced the planned departure of Jane Shields from its board, bringing to an end a 40 year tenure for the executive. She will retire from the company in May 2026. Shields first joined Next in 1985 as sales director, before moving up into roles of increasing responsibility to eventually become group sales, marketing and HR director. In a regulatory filing, Next said Shields “will retire after 40 years of […]

Credits: Image: Spinnova Finnish material innovation company Spinnova is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Mikko Lassila as chief commercial officer (CCO). He will start in the position on April 15, 2026, according to the statement. “I am delighted to be part of the Spinnova team. The technology has enormous potential and a lot of progress has already been made to date. The existing pilot line and demonstration factory in Jyväskylä, Finland, are important […]

Mango Teen store in Glasgow, Scotland. Credits: Mango. Interview Over recent years, Spanish international fashion brand Mango has remained steadfast in its commitment to brick-and-mortar retail. While some competitors are narrowing their physical networks, Mango has instead prioritised its footprint, navigating a challenging retail environment with a revamped, Mediterranean-inspired store concept and a focus on high-traffic shopping destinations. This commitment is evident in the UK market. […]

G-Star AW26 G-Star / Foto door Iris Ooms Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh have officially made their debut as creative directors at G-Star. Their first collection was presented during a catwalk show in Amsterdam at the brand's international headquarters. Scroll down for the images. The catwalk show featured both womenswear and menswear. G-Star describes the show as an underscoring of the brand's current approach: instinctive, deliberate and driven by meaning. The collection featured items […]

Credits: SELECTED SELECTED’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection is built around “Håndværk”, the Danish word for craft, placing material integrity, functionality and human touch at the heart of the season. This philosophy is directly reinforced by the brand’s collaboration with Michelin-starred Danish restaurant DOMESTIC, whose commitment to local sourcing and seasonality closely mirrors SELECTED’s own design ethos. Much like a professional kitchen, FW26 values process, precision and […]

Cheetos packet. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Footwear licensing firm Ground Up has expanded into hosiery after extending its existing partnership with PepsiCo through the addition of the Cheetos brand. The partnership, driven by licensing agent The Joester Loria Group, marks the first time Ground Up has ventured into the hosiery category, building on the firm’s ongoing evolution “from a licensed footwear leader into a broader lifestyle brand partner”. “The launch is […]

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group Carlyle, the US parent company of The Very Group, is believed to be preparing to launch a two billion pound auction for the ailing British e-tailer just months after its acquisition. Sources for Sky News have suggested that the American private equity firm is due to appoint Barclays and JP Morgan to oversee the sale of Very, which also owns Littlewoods, with an auction expected to kick off soon. It was noted by one source that Caryle’s […]

SilkFred campaign imagery. Credits: SilkFred. A new filing has revealed that collapsed multibrand e-tailer SilkFred is said to owe an estimated 4.4 million pounds to unsecured creditors. A joint administrators document filed with the UK’s Companies House by Quantuma Advisory has shown the company, which fell into administration in October 2025, owes 463,597 pounds to brands that were trading via the marketplace. A list of impacted womenswear labels have been disclosed in the filing, […]

Eddie Bauer campaign imagery. Credits: Authentic Brands Group. The parent company of Eddie Bauer, Authentic Brands Group, is prepping the brand for global growth through the appointment of Outdoor 5, LLC (Oved). The licensing firm will oversee the brand’s e-commerce and wholesale operations, as well as its design and product development in the US and Canada. Catalyst Brands will retain responsibility for the brand’s retail and outlet stores in North America. By onboarding Oved, Authentic […]

Tu x Scion collaboration Credits: Tu Clothing by Sainbury's UK retailer J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury’s) has reported a resilient performance for its fashion division, Tu clothing, in its third quarter trading statement for the 16 weeks to January 3, 2026. Despite a challenging backdrop of milder weather and subdued consumer spending, the brand achieved volume growth that surpassed the broader clothing market by 10 percentage points. The retailer attributed the results to a strategic […]

Credits: Société Angelique Société Angelique is a rising luxury fashion label that blends avant-garde design with a strong sustainable ethos. Founded in 2020 by German designer Angelika Kammann, the brand quickly gained recognition, with pieces appearing on magazine covers and Berlin Fashion Week runways. With unconventional silhouettes, bold tailoring, and meticulous craftsmanship, Société Angelique challenges industry norms while proving that style and ethics can coexist […]

Credits: Nike x RTFKT Cryptokicks Sportswear giant Nike has sold RTFKT just over a year after it shuttered the virtual sneaker subsidiary. The move comes as the company continues to refocus on its sportswear business under the guidance of chief executive officer, Elliott Hill. Nike confirmed the news in a statement initially issued to The Oregonlive, in which it said the sale, finalised December 17, 2025, marked the launch of “a new chapter for the company and its community”. “Nike […]

New Balance SoHo store Credits: New Balance Ger Wright has been appointed as New Balance’s vice president sales for the EMEA region. The executive announced her new position on LinkedIn, where she said she was “energised to be back in a brand leadership role”. Wright added that in the role she will work “alongside the team to capitalise on the momentum New Balance is creating and to take our EMEA business to new heights, realising New Balance’s amazing ambitions”. Wright comes to […]

Tariffs Credits: Pexels As the US Supreme Court prepares to rule on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a significant legal mobilisation is underway across global fashion businesses and supply chains. According to Bloomberg reporting, more than a thousand companies have now entered the courts, positioning themselves for what could become one of the largest tariff refund battles in US history. The lawsuits, filed largely since November, reflect mounting confidence that […]

Canada Goose store Credits: Canada Goose Canada Goose store Credits: Canada Goose Canadian luxury performance brand Canada Goose has unveiled a series of strategic appointments and departures within its executive management team. The leadership restructuring is designed to support the company’s long-term strategy and enhance operational excellence across key international markets. Transition in Asia Pacific leadership Daniel Binder has been appointed president, Asia Pacific, effective […]

Artizia store Credits: Artizia Aritzia Inc. has achieved a financial milestone, reporting record net revenue of 1.04 billion Canadian dollars (749.83 million dollars) for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. This represents a robust 42.8 percent increase over the previous year, fueled by a 34.3 percent rise in comparable sales across all channels and geographies. The "Everyday Luxury" design house saw particularly explosive growth in the United States, where revenue surged 53.8 percent to 621.1 […]

Source Fashion, July 2025 Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion, the responsible sourcing fair, has announced a strategic shift for its upcoming edition at Olympia London, moving to an earlier dates from January 13 to January 15, 2026. With this new slot the organizers aim to establish the event at the start of the global sourcing calendar, allowing UK buyers and product teams to align discovery and supplier meetings when range planning decisions are most critical. Alongside the date change, […]

Aline Bourzeix, director of physical retail at Aubade. Credits: Aubade Lingerie house Aubade, part of the Calida group, is undergoing a major structural transformation. Under the leadership of its managing director, Claire Masson, the company announced the creation of a centralised retail team on Thursday, January 8. This new entity merges the retail, space management and wholesale divisions to respond more effectively to the demands of a rapidly changing market. In this new setup, Aline […]

Zegna store Credits: Ermenegildo Zegna Ermenegildo Zegna has promoted Marco Barberini to group chief of staff officer and chief innovation & AI officer. Barberini announced his new role, which he took on at the beginning of the year, on the professional networking site LinkedIn on Thursday. He has been with the Zegna brand for almost eight years, which belongs to the Italian fashion group alongside Tom Ford Fashion and Thom Browne. He most recently served as global media and digital […]

Nadia Kokni Credits: Puma Puma has appointed Nadia Kokni to the role of vice president of global brand marketing. Kokni took over the marketing management role effective January 1, the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods company announced on Thursday. In this position, she will report directly to chief brand officer Maria Valdes. In her new role, she will lead the global brand marketing strategy, the creative direction of brand marketing, as well as integrated marketing and communications. […]

Vivobarefoot partners with NFL star Mack Hollins Credits: Vivobarefoot British footwear brand Vivobarefoot, known as a leader in the barefoot (minimalist) shoe movement, has announced a partnership with NFL American football wide receiver Mack Hollins to champion barefoot education and “foot freedom”. The move marks Vivobarefoot’s first step into the world of professional sports as it looks to showcase how reclaiming natural movement begins with freeing your feet, while redefining foot […]

Credits: Gucci The House unveils Gucci: La Famiglia, a new campaign revealing wardrobes that mark the genesis of a new Gucci era by Demna: unapologetically sexy, extravagant, and daring. First unveiled in September, the La Famiglia collection reflects Demna’s ongoing research into the House’s archival and visual codes across multiple eras, in anticipation of and building up to his personal vision for Gucci, which will be revealed in February. Credits: Gucci Captured by Catherine […]

Marcel Härtlein Credit: Aura Blockchain Consortium Aura Blockchain Consortium, the non-profit organisation founded in 2021 by LVMH, OTB Group, Prada Group and Cartier (part of the Richemont group), has officially announced the appointment of Marcel Härtlein as chief executive officer and secretary general. The executive takes over the operational leadership of the consortium with the aim of coordinating the new phase of international expansion and technological implementation of the […]

An Emporio Armani watch Credits: Morellato Group Morellato Group has acquired the distribution operations of Fossil Group in Italy. “The deal establishes a new and important synergy between two leading groups in the international watch and jewellery market. Its aim is to further strengthen the presence in Italy of prestigious brands such as: Fossil; Emporio Armani; Armani Exchange; Michael Kors and Diesel, with a primary focus on the normal trade channel,” a statement read. New management […]

JD Sports, Vancouver flagship store. Credits: JD Sports. JD Group, the parent company of sportswear giant JD Sports, has confirmed the departure of its managing director, Michael Armstrong. It has subsequently announced the promotion of Paul Orange as the new managing director of JD EMEA (UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa). Armstrong’s exit comes over 30 years after he initially joined JD, and three years after he took on the MD position. In a statement to FashionUnited, JD said Armstong […]

FatFace campaign imagery. Credits: FatFace. Interview In 2025, British lifestyle brand FatFace made significant strides in adapting to shifting consumer demands. Following its 2023 acquisition by UK retail giant Next, the company has built on strategic and operational momentum, with the partnership further propelling it towards global opportunities within an evolving retail landscape. The past year was therefore marked by key milestones. On its home turf, FatFace ventured into the new realm […]

Hugo Boss' showroom in Metzingen, Germany Credits: Hugo Boss Metzingen, Germany-based fashion group Hugo Boss has appointed Kerstin Dorst to the newly created role of senior vice president of womenswear. Dorst will take up her new role effective January 15, Hugo Boss announced on Thursday. In this position, she will report to Oliver Timm, chief sales officer at Hugo Boss. New head of womenswear comes from Tory Burch She joins from the US fashion company Tory Burch, where she worked for more […]

Julia Bösch, founder and chief executive officer of Outfittery, alongside Oier Urrutia, founder and chief executive officer of Lookiero. Credits: Patrycia Lukas, courtesy of Lookiero and Outfittery. Lookiero Outfittery Group has closed a 17 million euro investment round. The funding will boost its growth, strengthen its logistics structure and accelerate the development of new artificial intelligence-based features. The round saw participation from new investors including Ekarpen Private […]

Liverpool FC players wearing Tommy Hilfiger Credits: Tommy Hilfiger American premium fashion and lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger is getting into football (soccer), after being named the official global partner for English Premier League team Liverpool FC to showcase a new “modern expression of club dressing”. The move marks Tommy Hilfiger’s first football club partnership and will see the preppy American brand collaborating with Liverpool FC’s men’s and women’s players throughout […]

Credits: Woodbird Woodbird has promoted Jonas Reinhold Enghave to commercial director. Enghave, who was previously brand manager for the Danish streetwear brand, announced his new role on the professional networking site Linkedin on Tuesday. He has held the new position since the beginning of the year. He joined Woodbird almost four years ago as country manager. Before that, he was sales manager for the Swedish sportswear brand Björn Borg in Denmark. He also gained experience at the Danish […]

New York Credits: Michael Pewny / Pixabay The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has teamed up with Ralph Laurent to launch two grant programmes designed to bolster the US manufacturing industry. With additional funding support from the New York State Department of State, the CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund will provide grants to designers and manufacturers based in New York City’s Garment District. Two rounds of funding will be distributed between 2026 and 2027, with one […]

Credits: JImmy Choo With a completely new style, Sunny reinterprets the femininity and refinement that characterize Jimmy Choo , reinventing them in the form of a modern sneaker. Its name evokes positivity and joy; the ease of each step and the lightness of movement. Credits: Jimmy Choo Presented in diaphanous lace, a seductive and feminine material that reinforces the lightness of Sunny's silhouette, this new shoe captures the inherent duality of Jimmy Choo: athletic yet elegant, […]

Updated Zalando parcels Image: Zalando German online fashion retailer Zalando is closing its logistics centre in Erfurt at the end of September, employing 2,700 people. The Berlin-based, Dax-listed company made the announcement. Employees are currently being informed of the plans. According to the company, the reason is a realignment of its Europe-wide logistics network following the acquisition of online fashion retailer About You last year. The site's operating company in Erfurt, […]

York, UK. Credits: Unsplash. New figures by MRI Software have shown an unexpected uptick in footfall for December, with Boxing Day driving the way. According to the platform, the month’s footfall saw the “biggest annual boost since 2011”, with visits up 1.3 percent year-on-year. MRI said activity was driven by a surge in evening and night-time activity (+5.3 percent after 5pm) and a standout Boxing Day, which recorded its strongest performance in 10 years (+4.4 percent YoY). Despite a […]

Beauty Anya Hindmarch x Boots Credits: Anya Hindmarch / Boots Anya Hindmarch’s Village Hall concept on London’s Pont Street is set to turn into a retro pharmacy in collaboration with British health and beauty chain Boots. The Anya Hindmarch x Boots pop-up store will run from January 10 to March 8 and feature a 1970s-inspired concept celebrating Boots’ pharmacy roots and rich history as an institution on the British high street. Anya Hindmarch x Boots Credits: Anya Hindmarch / […]

Autumn 2026. Credits: ARMEDANGELS With its autumn 2026 collection, Armedangels presents a range that consistently sharpens its brand profile. Radically minimalist silhouettes, natural colour palettes and strong key styles form the serene foundation of the season. Building on this, the collection introduces specific highlights through material innovations like DetoxDenim with SaXcell® and a reimagined seamless athleisure activewear line. Autumn 26 is deliberately grounded at its core, yet […]

Polène - Milan boutique. Credits: Polène French leather goods brand Polène is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its first physical store in Italy. Located in the Quadrilatero della Moda in Milan, a few steps from the Armani hotel, this new location illustrates the brand's desire to strengthen its presence in strategic European markets. Architectural design inspired by local identity For this Milanese project, Polène collaborated with the firm Norm Architects, which […]

Tesco store Credits: Tesco media gallery Tesco PLC has reported a resilient performance in its Home & Clothing division during the critical third-quarter and Christmas trading periods of 2025/26. Defying a broader market trend where rivals saw significant declines in discretionary spending, Tesco’s Home & Clothing like-for-like (LFL) sales grew by 2.1 percent over the 19-week period. The performance was particularly bolstered by the clothing segment, which saw a sales increase of 4.4 […]

Credits: Bleckmann Bleckmann, a leading supply chain management partner for fashion and lifestyle brands, announces the expansion of its Bscale solution to the UK and the Netherlands. Bscale is Bleckmann’s modular, plug-and-play warehousing and fulfilment offering, designed to support brands of all sizes by streamlining access to enterprise-grade logistics services. This geographical expansion marks the next stage of Bscale’s growth journey, enabling more brands to benefit from this […]

Premiere Vision New York, 2025 edition. Credits: Premiere Vision New York. The US fair season is officially upon us, and the calendar is looking as bustling as ever. For this period, events come amid an industry in flux. Demand for traceability and supply chain reliability is heightened, and suppliers that are able to offer end-to-end capabilities are being prioritised. Such shifts have been integral to the formatting of this season’s shows, particularly for Première Vision New York, which […]

Primark store in Italy Credits: Primark Associated British Foods plc (ABF) today issued a trading update for the 16 weeks ending January 3, 2026, revealing a complex performance across its global operations. While the Group continues to navigate a difficult consumer environment, chief executive George Weston highlighted a stark contrast between the company’s resilient UK operations and ongoing weakness in continental Europe. Despite the headwinds, management remains confident in the […]

TheLittleLoop pre-loved children’s clothing Credits: TheLittleLoop In a strategic move to bolster its leadership team, the UK’s first aggregated garment circularity platform, TheLittleLoop, has appointed former JoJo Maman Bébé CEO Gwynn Milligan as a non-executive director. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the company prepares for a major 2026 expansion into adult fashion under the new brand name Lloop. With over 25 years of retail and e-commerce experience, Milligan is […]

Puma's headquarters in Herzogenaurach Credits: Image: Christoph Maderer Puma has appointed Levin Reyher as its new senior director of marketing for Europe. Reyher, who officially stepped into the role in November, announced his appointment on LinkedIn this Wednesday. “Puma is in a restart phase, fueled by the ambition and hunger to return to where it belongs: the podium of global sports brands,” Reyher stated. “You can feel that energy within the teams, the partners, and the […]

Credits: Spring Fair As retail continues to evolve beyond category silos, Fashion at Spring Fair 2026 arrives as a destination shaped by how buyers now think, source and trade. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, the reimagined fashion offering sits at the intersection of inspiration, insight and intelligent buying, uniting apparel, accessories and jewellery within a broader lifestyle marketplace designed for modern retail diversification. More than a buying hall, […]

arks & Spencer store in Spain Credits: La Vaguada Shopping Center While Marks and Spencer Group PLC (M&S) celebrated a record-breaking Christmas in its Food division, the Fashion, Home & Beauty (FHB) segment faced a more complex trading environment during the 13 weeks ending December 27, 2025. The company said that the FHB segment at M&S is currently navigating the "tail end of recovery" as part of the company's broader growth strategy. For the 13 weeks period, the division […]

John Lewis Horsham store Credits: JLP Claire Miles has announced her departure from John Lewis, where she had served as head of women’s brands and own label for over three and a half years. Miles confirmed her exit in a post on LinkedIn, in which she stated that her time at the retailer had been “deeply rewarding”. “I’m grateful for the trust placed in me to be part of the transformation journey, the breadth of opportunity, and the chance to work alongside exceptional colleagues who […]

Uniqlo Wagram Credits: Uniqlo On Thursday, Japanese ready-to-wear giant Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, raised its profit and revenue forecasts for its 2025/26 fiscal year. The company cited robust profits for the September-November period and a turnaround in the Chinese market. The Japanese apparel giant had achieved its fourth consecutive year of record profits in its 2024/25 fiscal year, which ended in late August. It has significantly accelerated its international expansion […]

Francesco Risso Credits: photo by Sergio Cattivelli Fast Retailing Group has announced the appointment of Francesco Risso as creative director of GU. In his new role, Risso will define GU’s creative direction as it enters its next phase of growth, the Japanese apparel conglomerate stated in the press release. His debut collection for the brand is scheduled for autumn/winter 2026. Alongside his appointment at GU, Risso will also develop a new collaboration line with sister brand Uniqlo, set […]

Centric Brands logo Credits: Centric Brands via Facebook Centric Brands, a prominent lifestyle brand collective, announced the strategic acquisition of select assets from Fownes Brothers & Co., Inc. The deal includes the operations, intellectual property, and product lines of the historic cold-weather accessories firm, marking a significant expansion of Centric’s footprint in the category. Founded in 1777 as a leather glove manufacturer in Worcester, England, Fownes Brothers has evolved […]

Amandine Ohayon and Alessandro Valenti. Credits: LVMH. Luxury group LVMH officially announced major leadership changes at two of its flagship houses on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Amandine Ohayon has been appointed CEO of Givenchy, while Alessandro Valenti becomes the deputy managing director of retail at Christian Dior Couture. According to a statement from the group, these appointments will take effect on January 9 and January 12, 2026, respectively. New leadership for Givenchy Amandine […]

Credits: Mustang In January 2026, Mustang will be present at Pitti Uomo for the first time with its Fall/Winter 2026/27 collection, making a particularly high-quality debut. The German denim brand will have a 70 square metre special booth in a prominent location directly at the entrance to the Armeria pavilion, with a direct link to the Fureria. The trade fair will provide Mustang with a highly visible platform to effectively present the brand and its collections to a global professional […]

AI image Recycled Polyester Sweater Credits: FashionUnited The global clothing and textile recycling market is projected to reach a total worth of 20.2 billion US dollars, up from 13.6 billion US dollars in 2024, according to the latest Valuates Report, highlighting the growing value of this sector. Driven by the advancement of circular-economy initiatives around the world, this increase represents a compound annual growth rate of 5.9 percent over the forecast period, signaling strong momentum […]

In Pictures Pour Moi ‘Off Duty’ collection Credits: Pour Moi British lingerie and swimwear retailer Pour Moi has launched its first dedicated athleisure collection, broadening its core offerings in response to a “shift in consumer demand” for lounge-able pieces. The 20-piece ‘Off Duty’ athleisure collection aims to offer “comfort and confidence” to its consumers' everyday style and features leggings, joggers, and bralettes, as well as wrap cardigans, jumpers, and cosy […]

Lane Crawford and AiDLab Partner to Innovate Fashion Retail through AI, Launching Interactive Personal Stylist Credits: Lane Crawford and AiDLab AiDLab is collaborating with iconic Hong Kong luxury department store Lane Crawford, fashion innovator Calvin Wong, CEO and Centre Director of AiDLab and Endowed Professor in Fashion at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), announced today on LinkedIn. AiDLab, which stands for the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design, is a joint […]

In Pictures P448 Shanghai iapm Mall store designed by Woody Yao Credits: P448 Italian luxury sneaker brand P448 has unveiled a new retail store concept in Shanghai, China, designed by acclaimed designer Woody Yao to invite “curiosity and discovery”. Located in Shanghai iapm Mall, the flagship store design has been exclusively conceived and designed by Yao, and embeds the P448 form language into every touchpoint, offering a three-dimensional brand statement to showcase the bold and […]

Wolf & Badger new UK flagship store at 102 Berwick Street, London Credits: Shaftesbury Capital/Wolf & Badger Wolf & Badger, the global marketplace for independent ethical brands, which operates stores in London, New York City, and Los Angeles, celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025 and rounded out the year by surpassing half a billion US dollars in cumulative sales for independent brands since its launch in 2010. In a statement, the independent retailer said that 2025 was its […]

Tala Carnaby Street store in London Credits: Tala British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, has reported a 19 percent growth in revenue to 19.8 million pounds, up from 16.8 million pounds the previous year. According to Tala’s Companies House filings for the year ending March 31, 2025, the record year-on-year growth was boosted by its own direct-to-consumer website alongside growth in wholesale with partners, including Selfridges and Asos. The activewear brand’s […]

Credits: mey Just days before the opening of ROOM 0126, Porte de Versailles is preparing to host one of the major highlights of Paris market week. From January 17 to 19, 2026, WSN will bring together five complementary trade shows in Hall 7. These include Who’s Next; Bijorhca; Shoppe Object Paris; and the Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfilière Paris, both operated by the group. Within this unified setup, the lingerie and materials duo stands out as a key destination for French […]

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH-ONS SPARK SPEND SURGE OF UP TO 29%, REPORTS CACI / Christmas Credits: Carnaby Street Christmas Lights (owned by Aver PR) The crucial ‘Golden Quarter’ has failed to boost retail sales according to data from the latest High Street Sales Tracker from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO, with sales marking a decline in December 2025. Total retail sales across discretionary spend categories fell by -1.4 percent in December, compared to the same month last year, […]

Gola trainer Credits: Gola Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation, which operates across various business sectors, including lifestyle, food, agriculture, chemicals, and energy, has acquired UK-based footwear brand owner Jacobson Group Limited, which owns heritage British trainer brand Gola, as it looks to form a lifestyle brand business platform. The acquisition comes through Marubeni Consumer Platform US (MCPU), a dedicated investment platform under Marubeni’s Next Generation Corporate […]

Credits: Monsieur Charli With just a few days to go before its opening, ROOM 0126 is shaping up to be a key highlight of the buying calendar. From Saturday, January 17 to Monday, January 19, 2026, WSN will bring together five trade shows that shape the creative industries at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Hall 7): Who’s Next, Bijorhca, Shoppe Object Paris, Salon International de la Lingerie (SIL) and Interfilière Paris. The appeal for buyers is immediate: one trip, one pass and three days […]

Zara store at the Les Quatre Temps shopping centre (Puteaux, France). Credits: Photo by ERIC BERACASSAT / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP On Wednesday, Clément Beaune, France's High Commissioner for Strategy and Planning, unveiled a strategic study designed to combat the "massive influx" of fast fashion. The report advocates for a tripartite approach: revitalizing French manufacturing, scaling textile recycling, and imposing heavy taxes on low-cost imports. Ahead of the full report’s […]

Credits: Pre-Fall 26 Colour Combinations ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As FashionUnited reported in early December, Pantone has named a luminous, ethereal white called ‘Cloud Dancer’ as its Colour of the Year for 2026. The Spring/Summer 2026 runways have already confirmed a strong direction toward head-to-toe white looks. By contrast, when the pre-fall collections arrive in stores around June, selling floors are set to shift dramatically, erupting into colour. Designers showed a clear appetite […]

Kevin Hart partners with Authentic Credits: Authentic Brands Group Comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart has entered into a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) to co-own and scale his personal brand globally. Under the terms of the agreement announced Tuesday, Hart will become a shareholder in Authentic, a move that aligns him with fellow high-profile partners like David Beckham and Shaquille O’Neal. The deal positions the Kevin Hart brand within Authentic’s […]

Japanese fashion designer Soshiotsuki attends the 2025 LVMH Prize award ceremony at the Louis Vuitton Foundation Credits: Thomas SAMSON / AFP. Japanese brand Soshiotsuki, winner of the 2025 LVMH Prize, is set to further establish its global presence at the international Italian trade fair, Pitti Uomo, next week. While attention often focuses on classic Japanese culture such as kimonos, wabi-sabi and Zen, designer Soshi Otsuki dismisses clichéd nostalgia. His designs elevate elements from old […]

Illustrative image. Credits: Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels Opinion In fashion, moments of unintended transparency, a back-end inventory number accidentally exposed, a production document leaked, a “limited” capsule that seems available forever, often illuminate the gap between how brands describe themselves and how they actually operate. These moments are revealing not because they expose wrongdoing, but because they show how elastic marketing language has become. A recent example […]

Image for illustration. Credits: Alexander Andrews vía Unsplash. Anders Holch Povlsen, the owner of Danish fashion giant Bestseller Group and the largest shareholder of e-commerce retailer Asos, has snapped up a majority stake in British menswear brand Drake’s. New Companies House filings have revealed that a 75 percent stake in Drake’s has been transferred to 28.10.2025 Limited, a firm overseen by Povlsen. No official announcement has been made by either parties. FashionUnited has […]