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Gap x Wicked Collection Credits: Gap Fashion retailer Gap has launched a new limited-edition capsule collection to mark the release of the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked, which will debut in cinemas on November 22. The collection consists of 20 items, including pieces for children and adults inspired by the movie's main characters, Elphaba and Glinda. Key pieces in the capsule for children include the Wicked Vintage Soft Ruffle Hoodie and Wicked Vintage Soft Baggy Sweatpants, available in […]

Kering's Francois-Henri and Francois Pinault Credits: Kering LVMH chief Bernard Arnault is no longer the world’s wealthiest man. As the luxury sector grapples with a China slowdown, three of France’s billionaires — Bernard Arnault, L’Oréal’s Francoise Bettencourt Meyers and Kering’s Francois Pinault — are seeing their fortunes dwindle as "restraint replaces indulgence," reports Bloomberg. Their combined wealth has contracted by 53 billion euros this year, reflecting broader […]

Slowear awarded B Corp status Credits: Slowear The luxury fashion industry's gradual embrace of sustainable business practices has gained momentum with Slowear's B Corp certification, marking a notable shift in how premium apparel brands approach environmental and social governance. The Italian company's four-year journey to certification crystallizes a fundamental tension in contemporary fashion: as ultra-fast fashion retailers face mounting criticism over disposable garments, heritage […]

The RealReal installation at 301 Canal Street Credits: The RealReal Luxury resale platform The RealReal has announced the appointment of Rati Sahi Levesque as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Levesque currently serves as president and chief operating officer at the company, but will now succeed John Koryl, who has departed and no longer serves on The RealReal’s board. Levesque was among the founders of The RealReal back in 2011, and has held various […]

Q Rising @ Lagos Fashion Week Credits: Courtesy Q Rising The gap between African design talent and global luxury markets is narrowing, as evidenced by Q Rising’s latest venture in Lagos. The London-based Qasimi brand's talent incubator, which launched its first mentorship workshop, signals a shift in how established fashion houses are approaching emerging market talent. While African fashion has long captured international attention and continues to inspire many designers, sustainable […]

FS Webinar Credits: Fashion Snoops Join our global color experts for a live webinar that will explore three of our five Color Shifts and must-have hues for the FW 26/27 season. Analyzing how color is evolving in relation to the cultural climate, we will share the intelligence behind each shift and provide actionable insights into how best to activate these dynamic hues across different markets, materials, and consumer groups. SPEAKERS Joanne Thomas · Director of Color Hallie Spradlin · […]

Michelle Branch, Carme Santacruz, Esther Knight and Ruben Jurriën. Credits: FashionUnited A panel discussion on the first day of denim trade fair Kingpins put forth the topic of the future of denim fits to visitors. Dubbed 'Future Fit Forum', the discussion, moderated by Michelle Branch, founder and creative director of US-based Markt & Twigs, Inc., a global creative company specialising in denim innovations, took place between Carme Santacruz (Jeanologia, Spain), Esther Knight (Fanfare […]

Ralph Lauren SS23. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The third edition of LA Fashion Week (LAFW) is just weeks away, and organisers are suggesting that this latest season will see them “elevating the game” through runway experiences, presentations, exhibits and more. Scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, LAFW is welcoming title partners W Hollywood and Stella Jets, while its premier partners now include Snapchat, Nike and Citi. Co-founder of the fashion week’s organiser, N4xt […]

Mike Ashley. Credits: Chris J Ratcliffe/AFP After Boohoo turned down his offer to take over the firm’s management, Mike Ashley, the founder of Frasers Group, has doubled down on his mission to helm the fast fashion giant. In a letter to The Sunday Times, the businessman underlined the urgency to which someone must fill the currently vacant chief executive position at Boohoo after the company suffered “serious mismanagement”. Ashley said: “I’m all in. I’m ready to dedicate my time […]

M&S store, Kingsley Village Credits: Marks & Spencer British department store retailer Marks & Spencer is in the process of adding self-service checkouts to its fitting rooms in order to create a smoother transaction process. “We’d like customers to be able to walk straight into the fitting room with no queue, try on what they’ve chosen then pay there and just walk out,” Marks & Spencer operations director, Sacha Berendij, told the Telegraph, to which the news was […]

New Look storefront Credits: New Look. New Look’s accounts for the full year show that total revenue declined to 735.4 million pounds due to store closures and tough trading conditions. The company’s operating profit rose to 17.4 million euros but adjusted Ebitda decreased to 46.7 million pounds following reduction in year-on-year sales but boosted by targeted cost savings. The statutory loss before tax decreased to 3.7 million pounds. Gross margin for the year however increased to 48.7 […]

‘Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk’ Credits: Nike Nike and the Wu-Tang Clan bring back their collaborative sneaker. 25 years ago, the US sportswear retailer released the 'Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk' together with the legendary hip-hop crew, which was strictly limited at the time. Now the collaboration partners are releasing a sneaker based on the original, Nike announced on Friday. Like the original model, the modern 'Dunk Hi' is in the rappers' typical colors of black and 'pollen' yellow. The look […]

FatFace store Credits: FatFace For the 35 weeks to January 27, UK-based clothing brand FatFace reported a stable period despite external economic headwinds with revenue declining to 180.4 million pounds. In October 2023, Next acquired a 97 percent controlling stake in FatFace resulting in the company filing statements for 35 weeks to align with Next’s reporting period. For the period under review, FatFace said in the filing with Companies House, trading profit before tax increased to 17.2 […]

Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, Versace, Coach, Michael Kors and Kate Spade stores. Credits: Courtesy of the respective brands. On Thursday, October 24, a US judge opted to block Tapestry’s attempt to buy competitor Capri Holdings, with “loss of head-to-head competition” cited as the reasoning. The case, first brought forward in a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), became high profile due to its involvement of notable executives and the fact that the merger had already gained […]

Credits: Dior. Photographer: Rafael Pavarotti Through the looks of the Dior Spring 2025 line, Kim Jones dreams up an everyday wardrobe, proposing a contemporary and audacious reinterpretation of the archetypes of masculine elegance. A creative impetus highlighted by a unique, hypnotic campaign that resonates like an invitation to escape and assert oneself. Photographed by Rafael Pavarotti, the shots display stunning natural landscapes in the background, conveying the virtuoso duality that […]

Gucci's former creative director, Alessandro Michele. Credits: Gucci AW20 via Catwalkpictures What drives creative director changes? Is it a dip in sales, a shift in the board's vision, or pressure from investors? And more importantly, what are the financial consequences when a brand changes its creative director? Massimiliano Giornetti, director of Polimoda and former designer for luxury brands like Salvatore Ferragamo and Shanghai Tang, was undoubtedly well-suited to address the topic. He […]

Permira acquires stake in K-Way Credits: BasicNet Private equity firm Permira has acquired a significant minority stake in K-Way, the entire share capital of which is currently owned by BasicNet. The company said in a release that while BasicNet will hold approximately 60 percent interest in K-Way, Permira through Permira Growth Opportunities II will become a shareholder with 40 percent stake. The company added that the transaction values K-Way at 505 million euros and the anticipated cash […]

Lilach Porges, winner 2023 Sustainable Fashion/Textiles Credits: Lilach Porges Arts Thread has announced the winners of this year’s edition of its Global Creative Graduate Showcase, an international online showcase of graduating artists and designers. The 2024 edition is the fifth anniversary of the event and features trend forecasting agency WGSN as its main sponsor. The work of all of this year’s winners will be showcased on the Arts Thread platform as well as Google Arts & Culture. […]

Illustrative image of a pen on paper. Credits: Aaron Burden/Unsplash Dutch fashion institution Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) is collaborating with The Fair Wear Foundation, the AMFI study association ‘The New Mode Collective’, and its student-led sustainability group ‘Dirty Laundry’ on a new essay writing competition for students. Essays can be submitted until November 15. Entitled the Klaus Hohenegger Essay Competition, named after Klaus Hohenegger, an expert on fair pricing in […]

White Stuff store in Glasgow Credits: TFG London TFG London, owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight fashion brands, has acquired British fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff. Without disclosing the financial details, the company said that the acquisition will be funded from the group’s recently refinanced debt facility.. TFG London said in a release that it will retain White Stuff’s senior leadership team, led by CEO Jo Jenkins, and all colleagues across the business. White […]

The Jacket Maker, Look Book FW24 Credits: The Jacket Maker Interview Consumers today are as demanding as ever, expecting more variety, superior design and quality next to fair prices and long-term value when shopping for fashion - especially when it comes to leather goods, like outerwear, accessories and footwear. As we enter a new season, many shoppers are on the lookout for fall essentials, like a new leather jacket. Arguably never out of fashion, leather jackets retain an everlasting […]

Illustrative image of second hand clothing. Credits: Anastasiya Badun / Pexels. India's enormous garment sector churns out billions of dollars' worth of new clothes each year, but some local fashion lovers are switching to secondhand to assuage worries about the industry's environmental impact. It is a tiny drop in a massive ocean, but hipster shoppers in the capital New Delhi say their example is slowly shifting the throwaway attitudes rampant among India's middle class. New Delhi is dotted […]

IN PICTURES (De izq. a dch.) Linares, Escorpion, Habey Club, Reparto, Alseda, Outsiders Division and Habey Club. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Edited by Alicia Reyes Sarmiento//FashionUnited. Reaffirming its avant-garde character and consolidating itself as a benchmark in Spanish design by attracting both emerging talents and established figures, 080 Barcelona Fashion laid the foundations for the Spring/Summer 2025 season in Barcelona at its latest edition. When taking a closer […]

AI illustrating image - PFAS use in the fashion industry, focusing on the water-repellent effect on fabrics. Credits: created by FashionUnited with an AI tool. Minnesota is the latest US state to ban consumer products containing ‘forever chemicals’, also known as per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as awareness concerning their environmental and health impacts grows. From January 1, 2025, Minnesota will implement the most restrictive ban against PFAS in the United States under the […]

Marco Odermatt (left) and Maximilian Lenk Credits: X-Bionic Ski racer Marco Odermatt invests in the Swiss sports brand X-Bionic. The Olympic giant slalom champion at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing has been an X-Bionic athlete for several years and is now also involved in the entrepreneurial side, X-Bionic announced on Friday. His experience as an athlete should help provide impetus for product innovations. "The X-Bionic products have been with me since I was a child and have been an integral […]

University of the Arts London. Credits: Image: UAL, courtesy of UPM The UK-based international knowledge exchange association PraxisAuril has announced the winners of its annual KE awards, which this year included the London College of Fashion (LCF) at the University of the Arts London (UAL). The Centre for Sustainable Fashion at LCF, UAL has been awarded the KE award for Sustainability Collaboration of the Year. The London fashion institution announced the news via a post on its LinkedIn […]

In Pictures Flannels Leeds store. Credits: Flannels / Frasers Group. Flannels is continuing to expand its store portfolio. The premium and luxury retailer has unveiled a new flagship store in Leeds, marking the sixth UK city to house such a setup. The Leeds location intends to both serve as an “innovative” addition to the city’s retail landscape and levelling up scheme, while showing further commitment to the company’s Northern heritage, which it said remains central to its […]

Credits: Photo Credits: Coach The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's motion for a preliminary injunction to block Tapestry Inc.'s (TPR) 8.5 billion dollar acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited (CPRI). Capri shares closed Thursday's regular trading session at 41.60 dollars, down 0.21 dollars or 0.50 perent. The stock further dropped 18.75 dollars or 45.07 perent in after-hours trading. But Tapestry shares closed regular trading […]

Perfect Moment's New York store, opening October. Credits: Perfect Moment. Ahead of opening its first store in the US, skiwear label Perfect Moment has now unveiled its first US-based warehouse and distribution centre as it looks to continue cementing its presence in the region. Located in Dallas, Texas, the fulfilment centre is being operated in partnership with Quiet Platforms and is designed to better optimise order fulfilment and distribution across North America. In a release, Perfect […]

Credits: HeiQ Material technology innovator HeiQ has announced it will be delisting from the London Stock Exchange, returning the firm to a private structure in a move that it says “aligns with the company’s focus on innovation, long-term growth and value creation”. HeiQ said that alongside continuing to advance its technologies, it sees private financing as a more flexible mode of investment into the value creation of certain “high-potential” ventures like HeiQ Synbio and HeiQ […]

John Lewis' renewed Beauty Hall in its Oxford Street store. Credits: John Lewis Partnership. British department store retailer John Lewis has unveiled the next phase of its “multi-million pound store makeover plans”, largely dedicated to building up the presence of its Beauty Halls and a refresh of its Oxford Street site. In regards to its Beauty Hall upgrade, the move comes on the back of a 7 percent increase in sales for the category in the first half of the year. As such, John Lewis […]

Loewe SS25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Amidst the economic turbulence of the luxury sector, it was not the seemingly endless creative director changes or Alessandro Michele’s Valentino debut that drove SS25. Instead, brands and their marketing departments were faced with the challenge of either becoming creative with fewer resources or questioning established rules. Alongside these internal restructuring efforts, many designers reflected in the SS25 season on the role of culture in an […]

Second-hand app. Credits: Sellpy. In recent months, the second-hand market has continued its meteoric growth. The main players and startups in the sector are adapting to this dynamic to meet a growing demand, driven by large-scale initiatives and changes in consumer habits. A booming market The second-hand sector is becoming a real economic driver, with market forecasts reaching billions of dollars. A study entitled 'The socio-economic impact of second-hand clothes in Africa and the EU27+' […]

White Stuff store interior. Credits: White Stuff. South African-based The Foschini Group (TFG) is believed to be close to securing a deal to acquire White Stuff as it continues to cement its expansion plans. The company, which owns the likes of Whistles, Phase Eight and Hobbs, could see a possible acquisition agreement struck “within days”, sources for Sky News said, resulting in what could be a “windfall payout” to the retailer’s founders. Sources noted that a formal agreement had […]

Tencel's brand refresh. Credits: Lenzing Group. As consumers, manufacturers, and retailers become increasingly aware of the importance of adopting circular practices, we have witnessed considerable growth in the development of sustainable textile innovations and solutions within the fashion industry. In recent years, the industry has seen new advancements across the supply chain, from next-gen materials to fiber applications. For example, even though cotton is the most commonly used natural […]

Gucci, Kering's flagship brand Credits: Gucci Investors are displaying remarkable faith towards Kering's transformation strategy, even as the luxury conglomerate grapples with a significant 16 percent decline in group sales and persistent challenges at its flagship brand Gucci. The market's measured response — shares edged up 0.5 percent following the earnings announcement — suggests a longer-term confidence in the group's restructuring efforts, despite expectations of continued pressure […]

Boohoo new logo Credits: Boohoo Boohoo has responded to Frasers Group’s open letter yesterday demanding to replace the company's current CEO John Lyttle with the appointment of Mike Ashley. Boohoo said in the statement: "Frasers' wish for Mike Ashley to be appointed as a director and chief executive officer was first communicated by Frasers at an in-person meeting on the evening of Friday 18 October 2024, when Frasers sought to establish a 48-hour deadline for the board to confirm that it […]

Coach store in Chicago Credits: Coach A US judge on Thursday blocked fashion group Tapestry's 8.5 billion dollar deal to buy Capri, which owns luxury brands including Michael Kors and Versace, citing a potential loss of competition. The deal, seen as an attempt to create a new global fashion giant to compete with European powerhouses, was halted by a federal court in New York after the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued to prevent it earlier this year. "The Court finds that the merging […]

New Balance trail running Credits: New Balance New Balance announced it has secured a five-year title sponsorship of the prestigious Mont-Blanc Marathon, marking a significant push into the outdoor sports sector ahead of the 2025 edition. The partnership pairs the 118-year-old American sportswear manufacturer with one of trail running's most storied events, which attracts nearly 10,000 participants across eight races in the French Alps. The deal comes as the outdoor running market continues to […]

Hoka store Credits: Deckers Brands Second quarter net sales at Deckers Brands increased 20.1 percent to 1.311 billion dollars. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 20.4 percent. Gross margin for the quarter was 55.9 percent compared to 53.4 percent, operating income rose to 305.1 million dollars and diluted earnings per share to 1.59 dollars. “Hoka and UGG produced outstanding second quarter results driven by strong consumer demand for our innovative and unique products,” said […]

Mulberry x Eleventy capsule collection Credits: Mulberry The once-celebrated British leather goods house Mulberry is set to slash nearly a quarter of its corporate workforce, eliminating 85 positions from its 350-strong staff base, according to Business of Fashion. The dramatic restructuring follows a failed takeover attempt by Frasers Group and signals a bid to return to profitability through cost-cutting measures. "The strategy for the business is clearly not delivering," Mulberry CEO Andrea […]

Joe Boyle, Columbia Brand President presenting in Portland, Oregon Credits: Business Wire Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Adam&eveDDB as the new creative agency partner and Matthew J. Sutton as senior vice president and head of marketing to oversee Columbia brand’s new creative strategy. The company said in a statement that Columbia brand has been working to bring the new strategic vision to life internally over the last few months, culminating in a company-wide preview of […]

Skechers store in Bogota, Colombia Credits: Skechers USA Inc. Skechers reported third quarter sales of 2.35 billion dollars, a 15.9 percent increase over the same period last year. For the fourth quarter, the company expects to achieve sales between 2.165 and 2.215 billion dollars and diluted earnings per share of between 70 cents and 75 cents. For fiscal 2024, Skechers expects sales to be between 8.925 and 8.975 billion dollars and diluted earnings per share of between 4.20 dollars and 4.25 […]

The headquarters of Confindustria moda. Credits: Confindustria moda Confindustria Accessori Moda, Sistema Moda Italia (SMI) and Rete TAM, the national network of institutes in the textile, clothing and fashion sectors throughout Italy, have announced the launch of the sixth edition of the educational event ‘Fashion Nights’ (Notti della Moda). Starting in October, this initiative will open the doors of technical and professional institutes throughout the country to citizens, families and […]

LPP recycling scheme Credits: LPP Opinion It's no secret we’re beleaguered by an overwhelming textile waste problem. In 2020, the EU produced an average of 16 kilograms of textile waste per person, roughly equivalent to 50 garments—the vast majority of which was tossed by consumers rather than manufacturers or retailers. Shockingly, a mere 12 percent was reused or recycled, with the majority of discarded textiles landfilled or incinerated with general waste. Even in the Netherlands, which […]

Very UK Credits: Facebook/Very UK Very UK full year revenue increased 0.7 percent to 1.84 billion pounds, while the group revenue declined by 1 percent to 2.13 billion pounds. The company said in a release that underpinning these results were retail performances at both the Very UK and group level, reflecting strategic investments in pricing and assortment of key categories to keep us competitive in a tough market. Commenting on the financial results, Robbie Feather, CEO at The Very Group, […]

Credits: Modexpress Only a few brands within the fashion industry have successfully subverted an entire category like Suitsupply. Founded in 2000 in Amsterdam by Dutch law student Fokke de Jong, Suitsupply set out to offer high-quality, customisable, and attainable menswear. With a focus on delivering a personal shopping experience through expert staff, the brand has grown into a leading vertically integrated formal and occasion menswear company. Today, Suitsupply offers everything from custom […]

Cityplaza Nieuwegein, a shopping centre in The Netherlands Credits: Wereldhave (Source: press release December 2023) A broad analysis of publications from the past three months shows that the fashion industry is resilient,driven by international growth, corporate mergers, and expansions. Major players reported revenue growth while many companies continue to navigate challenges such as fluctuating consumer spending, covid debts, and economic uncertainty in global markets. Overall full year […]

A Cold Wall at Lotte, Seoul Credits: A Cold Wall Just months after acquiring the sportswear brand, Tomorrow Limited is believed to be mulling a sale of Samuel Ross’ A Cold Wall. The brand accelerator is understood to have met with financial advisory firm Interpath, which was then appointed by the directors to find buyers for the premium label, as reported by Drapers. Tomorrow Limited snapped up a majority shareholding in A Cold Wall back in February for an undisclosed sum. At the time, a […]

Boohoo reveals new logo as part of brand identity refresh. Credits: Boohoo. Frasers Group’s Mike Ashley has requested to be appointed the chief executive officer and a director of fast fashion giant Boohoo Group where an apparent “leadership crisis” is resulting in declining revenues and a falling share price. The call was made in an open letter to Boohoo from Frasers, where it said the group is requisitioning a general meeting of Boohoo to make the leadership changes, which could also […]

SHIFT's location in Zaandam. Credits: SHIFT In 2025, men's fashion will be given a new platform with the launch of SHIFT, a groundbreaking B2B event dedicated entirely to change and innovation in the men's fashion industry. SHIFT will take place on January 26 and 27, 2025, at the industrial setting of Taets Art and Event Park on the Hembrug site, just outside Amsterdam. This event is the result of a collaboration between Lucel van den Hoeven and Rick van Rijthoven, co-founders of Modefabriek […]

By Rotation founder Eshita Kabra-Davies outside company's pop-up store. Credits: By Rotation. Rental platform By Rotation is taking to the physical retail market with what it said will be “the world’s largest-ever fashion rental pop-up” set to open in Mayfair, London. The opening will come as part of the company’s five year anniversary and is associated with Westminster City Council’s Meanwhile On project, designed to support innovative brands through the provision of […]

2024 New Wave: Creatives. Credits: BFC. The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named 50 individuals that will be celebrated during its upcoming Fashion Awards 2024 show as part of the ‘2024 New Wave: Creatives’ initiative. Those selected were described by the organisation as “inspiring young creative talents who play a critical role within the fashion industry globally”, and derive from all aspects of the market, from casting directors to art directors to nail artists. The final list […]

Cora Corré closing the Vivienne Westwood AW23 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Cora Corré, the granddaughter of the late designer Vivienne Westwood, has exited the brand in order to focus her energy on its namesake not-for-profit organisation, the Vivienne Foundation. Corré announced the news on her official Instagram account, where she said there had been “much confusion” surrounding her role within the Vivienne Westwood company, which she felt did not reflect the values of […]

Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch has spoken up following the arrest of Mike Jeffries, stating that the company was “appalled and disgusted by the alleged behaviour” of its former chief executive officer. Jeffries was arrested Tuesday on federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges alongside his partner Matthew Smith and another associate. According to prosecutors, the alleged instances happened during his time at the apparel brand, which he helmed […]

Credits: Fanatics Digital sports platform Fanatics is shifting its approach to retail as evidenced by plans to open its first standalone store in the UK. While the exact opening date of the location has not yet been disclosed, the site is said to be located on Regent Street, London, as reported by Retail Week. It marks an expansion to the high street for the licensee giant, after previously and exclusively targeting stadiums and sports venues for retail locations. The opening will further […]

Miu Miu Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In an industry historically guided by intuition and creative vision, the rise of data-driven rankings like the Lyst Index offers a revealing glimpse into fashion's evolving relationship with metrics and market intelligence. The latest quarterly report from the fashion shopping platform demonstrates why these rankings have become essential reading for industry executives and investors alike – particularly in tracking the meteoric rises of brands like […]

Boutique Hermès Credits: Henry Chen, Unsplash Hermès group’s consolidated revenue amounted to 11.2 billion euros at the end of September, up 14 percent at constant exchange and 11 percent at current exchange rates compared to the same period in 2023. In the third quarter, sales reached 3.7 billion euros, up 11 percent at constant exchange and 10 percent at current exchange rates. Commenting on the trading results, Axel Dumas, executive chairman of Hermès, said in a statement: “In a […]

Gucci store in Milan, Italy Credits: Gucci Kering Group revenue in the third quarter was 3.8 billion euros, down 15 percent reported and 16 percent on a comparable basis. In the first nine months, the group generated revenue of 12.8 billion euros, down 12 percent both as reported and on a comparable basis. “With discipline and determination, we are executing a far-reaching transformation of the group, and at Gucci in particular, at a time when the whole luxury sector faces unfavourable […]

Avery Dennison Credits: Avery Dennison, Embelex In a preliminary results statement for the third quarter, Avery Dennison said that reported EPS of 2.25 dollars increased by 32 percent, while adjusted EPS of 2.33 dollars, was up 9 percent. The company’s net sales for the quarter of 2.2 billion dollars increased by 4 percent. Adjusting its outlook for the year ahead, the company said that it now expects reported EPS to range between 8.75 dollars to 8.90 dollars against previous guidance of […]

Vinted Credits: Vinted Second-hand fashion marketplace Vinted has closed a secondary share sale of 340 million euros at a valuation of 5 billion euros. The company said in a release that the transaction was led by TPG Tech Adjacencies (TTAD), TPG's strategy dedicated to providing flexible capital solutions to the technology industry. Other major investment funds including Hedosophia, Baillie Gifford, Invus Opportunities, FJ Labs, Manhattan Venture Partners, and Moore Strategic Ventures also […]

Skims, the 4 billion dollar valued shapewear company, has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign featuring actress Olivia Munn, marking a pivot towards health advocacy in its marketing strategy. The initiative, developed in partnership with Susan G. Komen Foundation, aims to promote early detection screening while driving commercial growth in the brand's expanding intimates category. The campaign's timing coincides with Munn's personal disclosure of her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this […]

Global Change Award 2025 Credits: The H&M Foundation The H&M Foundation has unveiled a change in strategic direction in its annual innovation challenge, the Global Change Award (GCA), to support the textile industry’s aim of halving its greenhouse gas emissions each decade to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The GCA 2025 is now open to innovative solutions and concepts that seek to address various high-emission areas across the value chain - including sustainable materials, […]

Axel Arigato x Mulberry Credits: Axel Arigato / Reference Studios Frasers Group has withdrawn its pursuit of British luxury brand Mulberry after facing unanimous rejection of its proposed 150p per share offer, highlighting growing tensions between the retail conglomerate and the heritage label's board. The Mike Ashley-founded group, which has been strategically pivoting towards premium retail through acquisitions including House of Fraser and Flannels, found its ambitions thwarted by […]

Moose Knuckles Credits: Courtesy Moose Knuckles Moose Knuckles, the Canadian outerwear brand, is launching an ambitious creative platform that signals its push into the high-fashion segment. The initiative, dubbed 'Moose Lab', debuts with a capsule collection by the brand's Global Artistic Director, Carlos Nazario, marking a strategic pivot towards fashion-forward interpretations of technical outerwear. The 12-piece collection, which combines military-inspired elements with 1990s fashion […]

Birkenstock Credits: Birkenstock German footwear brand Birkenstock is strengthening its brand presence in South Korea by launching a new, country-specific ecommerce website. A leading market for fashion in East Asia, Birkenstock sees “great potential” when it comes to growing its presence in the country as the industry is characterized by a range of young, creative local designers as well as Western brands centered on tradition and heritage like Birkenstock. Repositioning itself within […]

The M&M’S x Kate Spade New York Capsule Collection Credits: M&M’S Lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York has partnered with iconic candy brand M&M’s to create a special limited edition capsule collection. Inspired by the worlds of candy and fashion, the M&M’S x Kate Spade New York capsule collection features handbags, jewelry, and accessories that combine design elements from both brands. "Kate Spade New York has always been rooted in joy through personal style and […]

Vogue Fashion's Night Out cross-over show as part of Taipei Fashion Week SS25. Credits: Condé Nast Taiwan. Taiwan has long been known as an important foundation of the global textile industry. Yet, when it comes to placing its own designers on an international pedestal, a saturated playing field of more established fashion week markets has presented challenges in the pursuit of bolstering local designer reach. With Taipei Fashion Week (TPEFW), however, the country hopes to turn this […]

Represent's new Manchester flagship store Credits: Represent British menswear label Represent is set to inaugurate its first UK flagship store in Manchester this weekend, marking a significant time in the brand's transition from digital-first retailer to omnichannel retailer. The company, projecting turnover of 100m pounds by year-end 2024 and 250m pounds by 2028, has demonstrated remarkable growth trajectory with an average sales increase of 81.4 per cent over the past three years. The brand, […]

White, Sign of the Times, Fiera Milano Credits: Courtesy of White In a joint venture aiming to break new creative ground, Fiera Milano and M. Seventy's Massimiliano Bizzi have announced 'Purple-Sign of the Times', Milan's first combined fashion and music consumer event, set to launch in September 2025. The three-day exhibition at Milan's Rho complex represents a strategic departure from traditional trade show formats, aiming to merge direct-to-consumer fashion retail with live entertainment. […]

Esprit-Showroom in CIFF-Village Credits: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited For weeks, rumors have been circulating that Deichmann is interested in the Esprit shoe brand rights. Now the takeover has become reality. Deichmann has acquired Esprit's brand rights for shoes, the shoe retailer confirmed to FashionUnited on Tuesday. This means that Deichmann will acquire Esprit's shoe brand rights in Europe and the United States. The operational activities are not part of the agreement. Neither party […]

New Snipes store in Amsterdam Credits: Snipes The European Commission has approved, subject to conditions, the takeover of French Courir by British sportswear company JD Sports. To address the Commission's competition concerns, the merged company has offered to sell "all Courir stores in Portugal and a number of stores in certain regions of France to Snipes, a direct competitor focused on sportswear retail", it said in a statement on Tuesday. “These commitments fully address the competition […]

Credits: Kakel - Tetsuya Mukume The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, ROICA by Asahi Kasei, a pioneer in premium stretch fiber, and Kaihara Denim, the world- renowned Japanese denim manufacturer, join forces for the first time to co-create a premium stretch denim collection, “SAISEI Collection.” The strategic partnership is well-placed to offer the international market a higher composition of recycled materials in […]

Interview Nere fashion travel collections Credits: Nere Australia’s number one fashion travel brand Nere, which launched in the UK in 2023, and its parent company Strand, is scouting retail locations in the country as it looks to drive growth and reach of its colourful luggage and accessories. As travel bounces back to pre-pandemic levels, the fashion luggage category continues to grow, with brands like Nere tapping into consumers' desires for personalisation and self-expression. The […]

Credits: Centra Max Brennan, UK Country Manager at headless ecommerce platform, Centra, explores strategies for fashion and lifestyle brands to thrive in the face of an extraordinary set of challenges. Consumer behaviour is constantly evolving in the dynamic world of fashion and lifestyle. Brands must navigate a landscape where digital experiences, sustainability, and personal values play crucial roles in purchasing decisions. Centra’s new report, What UK Shoppers Want from Fashion Brands in […]

L’Oréal Credits: L’Oréal In the first nine months, L’Oréal sales amounted to 32.40 billion euros, up 6 percent reported, while like-for-like sales grew by 6 percent. The company’s growth at constant exchange rates was 8.1 percent. “We delivered solid growth of 6 percent in the first nine months, well-balanced between value and volume, despite multiple turbulences that have negatively impacted our third quarter. In a context that continues to be marked by economic and geopolitical […]

Credits: Arts Thread The Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024, a nonprofit organisation created by Arts Thread, announces the 2024 winners, judged by 225 highly esteemed judges across all categories. This is the 5th Anniversary of the show which saw over 5000 students, graduating this academic year, enter their work. Over the last 5 years, hundreds of graduates have gained employment or launched their own brands thanks to this unique initiative - making it officially the world’s only […]

Rochas Paris Credits: Interparfums Interparfums, Inc. announced the third quarter net sales increase of 15 percent to 425 million dollars. Commenting on the trading results, Jean Madar, chairman & CEO of Interparfums, stated in a statement: “Sales in the current third quarter were the highest for any quarter in our history. The ongoing strength of the global fragrance market, the solid performance of our largest brands, and the addition of our newest brands, Lacoste and Roberto Cavalli, […]

Exterior of Zegna store in New York Credits: Zegna Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported unaudited revenues of 1,357.4 million euros for the first nine months, up 1.7 percent or down 4 percent organic. In the third quarter, revenues reached 397.3 million euros, down 7.8 percent and down 6.7 percent organic. Commenting on the results, Ermenegildo “Gildo” Zegna, chairman and CEO of the company, said: “Although third quarter revenues showed a slowdown for the Group, I am reassured by the […]

Ba&sh flagship in New York. Credits: Ba&sh The French ready-to-wear brand Ba&sh has invited students specialising in accessories design at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) to design a shoe model for its spring/summer 2025 collection. The three finalists, selected by a panel of experts, will be announced on Thursday October 24, before the public selects the overall winner. The collaboration between Ba&sh and the IFM is part of the Creative Lab, an interactive collection […]

In Pictures Lululemon x Fanatics x NHL collection Credits: Fanatics Canadian activewear brand Lululemon is partnering with Fanatics to launch a new premium line of fan apparel for the National Hockey League (NHL). The multi-year partnership will see Lululemon offering a collection of some of its most popular men’s and women’s products for Fanatics, including the Scuba Hoodie, Define Jacket, Align Pant, Steady State Crew, Metal Vent Tee, and Everywhere Belt Bag embellished with NHL […]

Credits: Target. Retail major Target Corp. announced its plan to reduce regular prices on more than 2,000 items across owned and national brands this holiday season, to remain competitive in markets. These new price reductions are on top of the retailer's everyday low prices. In total, the company would be offering lower prices than last year on more than 10,000 items during the holidays, including food and beverages, everyday essentials, holiday gifts and more. The Minneapolis-based company […]

Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. The former chief executive of the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing empire will face charges of sexually assaulting and trafficking male models at events around the world, media reported Tuesday. Ex-CEO Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith and the pair's alleged go-between were arrested by authorities early Tuesday, the BBC reported. Prosecutors in the New York borough of Brooklyn are expected to give details of the […]

Taipei Fashion Week SS25 street style. Credits: @snaplabtw / Vogue/Taipei Fashion Week. Taiwan is currently in the midst of finalising its final day of Taipei Fashion Week, the country’s bid at contributing to the global fashion landscape while showcasing its own selection of homegrown talent. With much of the core calendar out of the way, we can now look back at some of the looks attendees of the shows sported, bringing together an overview of trends dominating the local market away from […]

Credits: The Lycra Company The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, announced today that the first garment and fabric samples made with seed quantities of bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber will be exhibited at Kingpins Amsterdam, October 23 to 24. This highly anticipated fiber is launching in the first half of 2025 and will be the world's first large-scale production of renewable elastane. Bio-derived […]

Credits: The LYCRA Company The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and textile industry, is the headline sponsor of the new Bodywear Collective zone for next-to-skin garments at Performance Days, October 23-24 in Munich, Germany. Some of the world’s leading mills are providing fabrics for Bodywear Collective garments, including Carvico, Eurojersey, Jersey Lomellina, Liebaert, Penn Textile Solutions, and […]

H&M Guest Designer 20 year Collaboration Collection Credits: NW Group/H&M Hennes & Mauritz Inc H&M is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its guest designer collaborations by revisiting and releasing some of its most iconic collaborative collections. The Swedish fashion retailer launched its first designer collection with Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director of Chanel at the time, in 2004. One of the first of its kind, the collaborative collection made designer fashion more […]

The Boat Race - Oxford rowers Credits: The Boat Race French luxury fashion house Chanel has signed a long-term partnership deal with the annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge universities to become The Boat Race’s title sponsor and official timekeeping partner. The historic event, established nearly 200 years ago in 1829, is the oldest major sporting event in the UK, with the dark and light ‘Blues’ crews of eight rowers pitted against each other on the River Thames in London […]

Nike's Swoosh logo Credits: Nike A Pennsylvania judge has reinforced a prior ruling requiring Nike to pay attorneys' fees to Lontex Corp following its defeat in a trademark infringement case over the "Cool Compression" mark. The case, originally filed in 2018, has been drawn out by Nike’s appeals, but the Eastern District Court’s ruling ultimately found that Nike knowingly infringed on Lontex's trademark, according to a report by Yanoo Finance. In addition to its loss, Nike was ordered to […]

Miu Miu @ Art Basel Paris Credits: Miu Miu website Miu Miu is ramping up its cultural cachet, partnering with Art Basel Paris for a major activation titled Tales & Tellers. The project, held at the Palais d'Iéna from October 16 to 20, 2024, was conceived by artist Goshka Macuga and curated by MACBA director Elvira Dyangani Ose. It featured Miu Miu’s Women’s Tales short-film series alongside videos from recent runway shows, all set within an immersive space that combined cinema, […]

Interview Pierre Cardin chairman Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin (centre) with models wearing the SS25 collection. Credits: Pierre Cardin / Taiwan Textile Federation. Storied brands are continuously positioning themselves as educational beacons to younger generations. Such partnerships can go both ways, however; as heritage can help in the provision of long-existing skills to up-and-coming designers that can, in turn, also present to brands new perspectives in a bid to retain relevance. It […]

Simon Porte Jacquemus Credits: Saint Ouen flea market French fashion label Jacquemus last week established its first permanent US presence with a flagship store in New York's Soho district, a strategic move that coincides with reports of the brand seeking minority investment. The 2,906-square-metre location represents a significant commitment to the American market, even as the independently-owned label grapples with projected sales declines of 15-20 percent in the current fiscal year, […]

Deforestation. Credits: TrusTrace TrusTrace, the platform for supply chain traceability and compliance, has partnered with leading brands, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and OpenAtlas, solution provider for remote sensing and deforestation monitoring, to create a validated solution for shipment-level compliance, tailored to real-world scenarios.  The Deforestation Compliance Solution was designed to help companies meet and prove deforestation-free shipments in alignment with the EU’s […]

Gucci, Cruise collection 2025 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Gucci's decision to stage its next cruise collection in Florence marks a symbolic return to its roots, coming at a crucial juncture for the Italian luxury house as it navigates a period of strategic transformation and management upheaval. Strategic shift amid market challenges The announcement arrives on the eve of parent company Kering's quarterly results, expected Wednesday, where analysts anticipate continued headwinds for […]

Magda Butrym 10th anniversary campaign Credits: Magda Butrym In the competitive landscape of global luxury fashion, where conglomerates and groups often dominate the conversation, Warsaw-based designer Magda Butrym has carved out a distinctive niche. As her eponymous label celebrates its tenth anniversary, it offers a masterclass in building a modern luxury brand from eastern Europe. The brand's new "Decade of the Rose" campaign, featuring Polish supermodel Małgosia Bela, serves as both a […]

Shoe Zone Credits: Shoe Zone, Facebook Shoe Zone revenue in FY24 was 161.3 million pounds, down 2.7 percent due to the unseasonal weather in the second half of the year, particularly peak summer, as well as trading out of 26 fewer stores. The company expects to report pre-tax profit not less than 9.6 million pounds and adjusted profit before tax of around 9.5 million pounds. The company added that the reduction in profit compared to FY23 is due to the weather impacted second half sales […]

In Pictures The new campus Manifattura, Polimoda’s second fashion campus. Credits: Polimoda Italian fashion school Polimoda unveils Manifattura, a new campus located in Florence at the former Manifattura Tabacchi cigar factory. Manifattura was presented on October 15, 2024 by Ferruccio Ferragamo, chairman of Polimoda, and Massimiliano Giornetti, director of the fashion school, in the presence of the mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro. Stretching over 10,000 square metres, the campus […]

Outside the Scotch & Soda Design Hub Credits: FashionUnited Located on the Keizersgracht of Amsterdam in a former church, lies the design studio and beating heart of the Dutch heritage brand Scotch & Soda. The atmosphere within these walls reflects the brand’s core identity — an ode to Amsterdam’s free spirit, playfulness, and authentic craftsmanship. Having navigated the turbulence of a declared bankruptcy in early 2023, Scotch & Soda is now in the process of revitalising […]

REPORT Reparto Spring/Summer 2025, Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. The 34th edition of Barcelona fashion week or 080 Barcelona Fashion concluded with the 080 Reborn show last week, which wrapped up four days dedicated to sustainability, diversity and innovation. With more than 17,500 people in attendance, the event has established itself as a major international showcase, reflecting the importance of an industry that accounts for 2.4 percent of the Catalan GDP and […]

About You and Netflix launch new fashion brand: Netflix Collection. Credits: About You & Netflix About You and Netflix are joining forces to launch a new fashion brand: Netflix Collection. The new fashion brand, as the name suggests, draws inspiration from various Netflix films and series, as announced in a press release. The first collection will launch at the end of this month. On October 28, two items will be launched that 'set the tone for the collaboration'. It concerns a hoodie and […]