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Peter Graschi, Arena CEO Credits: Arena CEO Interview With a turnover of 193 million euros in 2025 and solid growth of 8 percent, Italian swimwear brand Arena is no longer content with just dominating competition pools. Under the leadership of its CEO Peter Graschi, the heritage brand is making a strategic pivot towards 'wellbeing' and a swimwear extension. This is an analysis of a roadmap that places France at the centre of its 2027 ambitions. Founded in Landersheim, Alsace, in 1973, Arena […]

The Polo Bar Ralph Lauren Credits: Ralph Lauren Laird Mackintosh, a devoted collector of vintage Ralph Lauren, has cultivated what is now considered one of the world's most comprehensive and coveted private archives of the brand. His passion began over forty years ago, stemming from his early employment at a Polo store in Calgary, a role that sparked a lifelong dedication to acquiring the rarest and most historically significant pieces from Ralph Lauren's extensive catalogue. This […]

Max&Co. London flagship Credits: Max&Co. In Pictures Contemporary Italian fashion brand Max&Co., part of the Max Mara Fashion Group, has opened its first UK flagship in London. Located on Regent Street, the Max&Co. London flagship has been designed to be “more than a retail space,” but rather an immersive environment to express the brand’s “culture and spirit,” explains the Italian label in a statement. Spanning 2,637 square feet over two levels, the store highlights […]

Skims store in Artz Pedregal shopping centre, Mexico City Credits: Skims London - A Polish driver was jailed for smuggling cocaine worth more than £7 million ($9.3 million) hidden in a lorry transporting Kim Kardashian's Skims underwear, UK police said Monday. He was caught smuggling 90 kg of cocaine in the lining of the doors of the lorry, which was carrying 28 pallets of clothing belonging to Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims, the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The driver, 40, was […]

Xero Shoes campaign Credits: Xero Shoes American minimalist footwear brand Xero Shoes, which specialises in barefoot-style shoes, sandals, and boots designed to let feet bend, flex, and move naturally, has doubled its global distribution network, adding five new international partners to target international growth. Founded in 2009 by Steven Sashen and Lena Phoenix, Xero Shoes has signed distribution agreements with strategic partners in the UK, Canada, Hong Kong and Taiwan, South Korea, and […]

Wrangler eyewear with FGX International Credits: Wrangler FGX International, an EssilorLuxottica company known for its non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, and optical frames, has signed a licensing deal with Wrangler to launch an eyewear range inspired by rodeo fashion and the American denim brand’s heritage. In a statement, Wrangler said the move would see the brand expanding its lifestyle offering with “eye-catching” affordable sunglasses and reading glasses. Select styles […]

Ben Mounsey, marketing manager for trail and outdoor for SportsShoes.com Credits: SportsShoes.com Online running shoes, clothing and outdoor gear retailer SportsShoes.com has promoted Ben Mounsey to marketing manager for trail and outdoor, with immediate effect. Mounsey, a former Great Britain mountain runner, has worked for the retailer since 2019 and will be responsible for leading SportShoes.com’s trail and outdoor marketing strategy, campaigns and activations as the business expands […]

Lululemon in Amsterdam. Credits: Lululemon US athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 25, 2026. In an accompanying letter mailed to investors, the board of directors defended its strategic turnaround plan and strongly urged shareholders to vote using the white proxy card for its three recommended director nominees: Chip […]

Credits: Unsplash Scotland-based designer Olumide Emmanuel Faleti runs Minuel Designs UK Ltd, a multidisciplinary practice combining leathercraft, footwear design, and community-focused creative education. His brand creates handcrafted leather goods and footwear, merging artisan techniques with contemporary aesthetics and cultural storytelling, reflecting a move to preserve traditional craftsmanship. Faleti also leads workshops and community initiatives to support emerging creatives and […]

Credits: Redress Design Awards Redress has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 edition of the Redress Design Award, highlighting emerging talent focused on circular and sustainable fashion practices. Among the 16 semi-finalists selected from applicants across 59 regions are UK-based designers Alexandra Burch and Holly Shih, reflecting the growing role of British fashion education in sustainability-driven design innovation. Widely regarded as one of the fashion industry’s leading […]

Football shirt. Credits: Unsplash. Paris - The official shirt for 110 euros or the counterfeit for ten times less? With the 2026 World Cup approaching, the continuous rise in shirt prices is pushing many fans towards a parallel market of ultra-realistic replicas, which is controlled by criminal networks. "It is almost impossible to tell the difference between the two," a member on an online forum praises his purchase of a counterfeit 2026 Spain shirt, which he received in ten days. He praises […]

For Milan Design Week 2026, Louis Vuitton presents its new Objets Nomades collections and iconic trunks in an exhibition in Milan. Credits: Louis Vuitton. Milan Design Week concluded at the end of April, giving experts time to analyse the impact of this pivotal edition. According to a recent report by PR agency Karla Otto, the experiential strategies of fashion houses have clearly shifted. The focus is no longer on installations designed solely for fleeting buzz, but on valuing the creative […]

marketing Adidas Originals spring/summer 2026 campaign ahead of the Football World Cup Credits: Adidas One month ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Adidas has unveiled Backyard Legends, an advertising campaign featuring Timothée Chalamet alongside living football icons. The film highlights the German brand's ambition to bolster its lifestyle image. Titled Backyard Legends, the Adidas campaign is a five-minute short film. It brings together a celebrity cast including Timothée Chalamet, […]

Minelli store on Boulevard Saint Michel, Paris, in 2024. Credits: Photo by MAGALI COHEN / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Paris - “Liquidation -60 percent”: hastily put up on Wednesday morning, small posters in the window set the tone. As another victim of the ready-to-wear crisis, French shoe retailer Minelli will permanently close its doors after May 30. The brand's shops, which entered receivership in March for the second time in three years, will remain open until that date. On the […]

Mexx returns for SS27 with a new direction. Credits: Mexx / Brandatory. Mexx is returning to the DACH market under a new sales agency. The Dutch fashion brand is back in the German market. The Brandatory agency in Munich is responsible for distribution in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The spring/summer season also marks a reorientation of the brand under the concept of a “Casual Casual Attitude”. The spring/summer 2027 collection features fluid transitions between business and […]

FW26. Credits: Furla For Fall/Winter 2026, Furla explores the most intimate dimension of its woman, capturing a sequence of everyday moments as they naturally unfold. Gestures, colours and emotions become the language through which she expresses her identity - spontaneous, authentic and ever- evolving. Rome, the Eternal City, serves as a source of inspiration and a subtle backdrop to the collection, evoking a timeless atmosphere shaped by history, cinema and lived moments. The narrative […]

Image for illustration. Credits: Marta De Divitiis/FashionUnited A new life cycle assessment (LCA) of US cotton fibre production has been released, providing updated data on environmental impacts across the early stages of the cotton supply chain. The study was commissioned by Cotton Incorporated and independently reviewed in line with ISO standards. It assesses cradle-to-gate impacts based on primary information from 753 growers across 17 US states, making it among the more extensive […]

Credits: Ray-Ban Ray-Ban is excited to unveil the new Star Wars™: The Mandalorian and Grogu collection, a special-edition eyewear line inspired by two iconic characters who have become fan favorites. From wraparound metal frames to reimagined signature silhouettes in galactic-inspired shades, this exclusive collection captures the strength and charisma of its inspirations for those seeking adventure. Designed for all ages, the collection brings together both sun and optical styles, enhanced […]

SS26. Credits: Mr Marvis Inspired by the bold optimism of the 80s, MR MARVIS’ Spring/Summer 2026 campaign captures a confident, playful energy that is rooted in spontaneity and seizing the moment. Think unexpected detours on road trips, marvellous nights in town and slow mornings followed by a cheeky siesta. As an expert in shorts and trousers, the Amsterdam-based brand builds on its strong foundations to create a complete wardrobe for the modern gentleman who embodies effortless style. […]

Pretty Ballerinas store in the Chuo-ku district of Osaka, Japan. Credits: Pretty Ballerinas. Madrid – The Mascaró Group continues to drive the growth and international consolidation of Pretty Ballerinas, its brand specialising in ballet flats, with the opening of a new store in Japan. This is one of the Spanish company's main markets in the entire Asian region, where it now operates a total of four points of sale. Located on the third floor of the Quartz Shinsaibashi complex in Osaka, in […]

Shein store Credits: Shein Online fast fashion giant Shein is set to acquire US apparel brand Everlane from majority owner L Catterton in a deal valuing the retailer at approximately 100 million dollars, according to a report by Puck News published on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the transaction. Reuters also reported the development, citing the Puck News article. The report stated that holders of Everlane’s common stock are unlikely to receive any payout under the deal structure. It […]

Gucci's cruise show in Times Square. Credits: Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP New York - Italian brand Gucci took over New York's most iconic square, Times Square, on Saturday evening for the second show by its new artistic director, Demna Gvasalia. Models walked on a large runway set up on the ground in this section of Manhattan, framed by 7th Avenue and Broadway, while the huge advertising billboards for which the area is famous broadcast the images. In addition to the guests, who were […]

The closed Swatch shop at the Westfield Parly 2 shopping centre (Chesnay-Rocquencourt), where police were present as a crowd gathered ahead of the launch of a collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Credits: Photo by HENRIQUE CAMPOS / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Paris, France - The sale of a special Swatch watch collection, created in collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet, descended into chaos on Saturday in several European cities and New York. The sale of the “Royal Pop” […]

Bad Bunny during his Super Bowl halftime show performance on February 8, 2026 in Santa Monica, California (US). Credits: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images North America / Getty Images, via AFP. Madrid – Spanish fashion chain Zara, the main commercial brand of the Inditex group, is expanding its collaboration with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny by launching its first collaborative capsule collection. The collection has already started selling in the singer's home country and will be available for […]

Louis Vuitton flagship in Shanghai Credits: F. Julienne China's economy lost significant momentum in April. Key economic data fell short of analysts' expectations. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, retail sales rose by only 0.2 percent in April compared to the same month last year. This follows a 1.7 percent increase in March. Industrial production grew by just 4.1 percent, down from 5.7 percent in March. Investments also disappointed, falling by 1.6 […]

Credits: Bleckmann Is your current logistics set-up putting the brakes on your brand’s growth? It may be time to consider outsourcing to a specialist fashion logistics partner. But before your brand takes the next step on its growth journey, it’s important to understand exactly how your logistics provider will add value to your business. Read on for our checklist of key strategies to avoid common mistakes and position your company for long-term growth. 1. Focus on customer experience […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, has announced the launch of its first-ever Vietnamese Pavilion at its July 2026 edition, taking place from 7–9 July at Excel London. Marking a significant milestone in the show’s continued international expansion, the pavilion will introduce a curated group of Vietnamese manufacturers to the UK market, reflecting growing demand from buyers to diversify their supply chains with transparent, ethically […]

Future Snoops Credits: Future Snoops What if color could sharpen your next move? Join us live as we decode the Top 5 Kids' Colors for FW 27/28—the hues gaining momentum across apparel, accessories, and home. More than a palette preview, this session connects past shifts to what’s emerging now, unpacking the cultural signals behind each color and what they unlock for your next collection. What You’ll Walk Away With: · 5 key colors shaping the kids market · Why these hues matter now and […]

Fila store Credits: Fila South Korean global brand portfolio company Misto Holdings, formerly known as Fila Holdings, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 through a regulatory filing on May 15, 2026. Consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 increased 4.2 percent year-over-year to 1.30 trillion South Korean won (864.26 million dollars), while operating profit rose 19 percent to 193.70 billion South Korean won. The Seoul-based company attributed the results to […]

In Pictures Credits: Andrew Kwon SS27 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight New York Fashion Week Bridal (NYFWB) took place in early April 2026 with several returning bridal favorites, including Galia Lahav, Anne Barge, Ines Di Santo, Mira Zwillinger and Sareh Nouri. It’s a huge market. The US wedding industry, valued at approximately 66 billion dollars in 2025, acts as a major economic engine for both specialized and general retailers. Beyond the 4.4 billion dollars generated by bridal […]

Cesar Rodriguez Salinas (right) at work in the restoration studio of the Amersfoort Collection Centre with specialists from the RCE. Credits: Gerrit Schreurs Interview After training as a general conservator, Bilbao-native Cesar Rodriguez Salinas specialised in textiles and fashion costumes. He applied his knowledge and keen eye to various European collections and museums, including the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, before settling at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag in 2018. Major exhibitions such as […]

Fendi FW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan, Italy – The organisers of Milan Fashion Week on Friday “invited” fashion brands to avoid fur in their shows, a turning point adopted after lengthy discussions with NGOs. The new “guidelines” for Milan Fashion Week “invite”, without obligation, brands not to feature “clothing, accessories or any other item containing fur” during their shows, the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) stated in a press release. […]

MySize Credits: MySize. The Israeli fashion technology firm MySize has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, revealing a significant increase in turnover and gross margin expansion. The company, which focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) sizing solutions and e-commerce operations, reported that revenue for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 rose 62 percent to approximately 2.39 million dollars. Management attributed the year-over-year (YoY) growth primarily […]

Victoria Beckham at the autumn/winter 2026 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight London - English football legend David Beckham and his wife Victoria, the former Spice Girl turned fashion designer and businesswoman, saw their fortune double last year. They have now joined the British billionaires' club, according to an annual ranking published on Friday by The Sunday Times. The couple's fortune is estimated at 1.19 billion pounds (1.59 billion dollars), "thanks to shrewd investments in […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion sales surged ahead in the latest week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales up +10.29% according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. The category outpaced the wider retail market — total LFL sales across all categories rose +7.02% — and benefited from a favourable comparison: the same week last year saw fashion sales fall -7.74%. Both fashion channels grew. Store fashion sales increased +4.62%, reversing the prior week's -1.09% decline and […]

In Pictures JW Anderson x Diadora campaign Credits: JW Anderson British fashion and lifestyle label JW Anderson, from designer Jonathan Anderson, has unveiled its first collaboration with Diadora, the heritage Italian sportswear and footwear brand. The collaboration focuses on Diadora’s ‘Equipe’ trainer, first created by the Italian brand in 1975 for elite running athletes. Anderson has reimagined this archival style in four colourways. JW Anderson x Diadora campaign […]

Credits: Calzedonia Georgina Rodriguez further remarks her status as an international style icon as she steps in as the new ambassador in Spain for Calzedonia’s SS26 swimwear collection. Her contemporary elegance and effortless connection with a global audience perfectly mirror the brand’s DNA, bringing to life a modern, aspirational aesthetic that blends confidence, femininity, and freshness. Her image aligns seamlessly with the essence of Calzedonia, offering a renewed vision of swimwear […]

Credits: ETRO The Etro Summer collection captures the essence of the art of travel as an authentic, deeply inspired way of life. The campaign's protagonists journey through the landscapes of a volcanic island, guided by a sense of lightness and creativity, in an instinctive dialogue with color. The season reinterprets Etro's iconography through a contemporary lens, where nature and artisanal savoir-faire converge. Credits: Etro The women's looks are defined by fluid, layered silhouettes […]

Credits: Uniqlo Total donations have reached 19.1 million dollars*, thanks to the sale of 10 million T-shirts worldwide. Uniqlo today announces the global launch of new designs for its ongoing PEACE FOR ALL charity T-shirt project, available from June 18. Thanks to global customer support since the project's launch in 2022, more than 10 million T-shirts have been sold worldwide, generating a total of 19.1 million dollars* in donations as of the end of March 2026. All profits from the sale of […]

Credits: Stone Island May 12th 2026, as part of Stone Island’s ‘Community as a Form of Research’ project, DJ Yuvie wears a standout piece of the Stone Island SS '026 collection. G100006 COTTON NYLON MICRO RIPSTOP is a utility vest in lightweight cotton nylon ripstop featuring multiple pockets, tape trim details, a two-way zip fastening, and knit mesh lining. Credits: Stone Island Credits: Stone Island G100006: Cotton Nylon Micro Ripstop Utility vest made from a lightweight […]

Credits: GAS GAS announces a new and significant commercial partnership with Amazing Solutions, one of the leading players in Spain for brand development and management within the fashion and retail industry. This agreement marks a key step in the brand’s international expansion strategy, with a strong focus on the Spanish market—historically one of GAS’s core territories. Once the brand’s second-largest market after Italy, Spain now represents a strategic area where GAS aims to invest […]

Reborn Myths by Tiia Jaakkola Credits: The Fabricant The Fabricant has announced the winners of Design Forward 2026, an international competition for emerging designers in the fashion industry who work with AI design tools. The 2026 edition marked the competition's debut. An international jury selected ten winners from a pool of 15 finalists. First prize was awarded to Reborn Myths by Tiia Jaakkola of Kolding School of Design in Denmark. The collection combines post-consumer denim waste with […]

Nottingham Store Manager Luke Saunders. Credits: Fred Perry Interview For Luke Saunders, Store Manager at Fred Perry Nottingham, the Laurel Wreath is a heavy symbol of connection to those who wore it first. In an interview with FashionUnited, he discusses why Fred Perry is a "brand with heritage" rather than a heritage brand, the importance of honesty in retail, and why every customer should leave the store with something meaningful. Fred Perry is a uniform for various subcultures. When you […]

Canada Goose store Credits: Canada Goose Canadian luxury brand Canada Goose has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 29, 2026, revealing a total annual revenue increase of 13.3 percent to 1.53 billion Canadian dollars (1.11 billion dollars). The performance was bolstered by a strong direct-to-consumer (DTC) showing and an expansion of its product categories. Looking ahead to fiscal 2027, Canada Goose expects revenue to increase by approximately […]

Marc Jacobs outlet Credits: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond LVMH has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Marc Jacobs label to New York-based brand management firm WHP Global. Announced on May 14, 2026, the transaction brings to a close nearly three decades of partnership between the luxury giant and the American designer. As part of the deal, G-III Apparel Group will join WHP Global in co-owning the brand through a newly established 50/50 joint venture. The two companies are […]

The voices of retail Laurent, sales associate at Kiabi Mint in Brussels. Credits: Kiabi. If one profession in fashion reigns supreme in emotional intelligence, it is this one. Far from the clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To create a multifaceted portrait of this field-based role, FashionUnited chose to speak with those who view sales as an opportunity for personal growth and specialised expertise. Following our […]

Ferragamo SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Salvatore Ferragamo spa reported total revenues of 209 million euros (243 million dollars) for the first three months of 2026. This represents a decrease of 1.2 percent at constant exchange rates and 5.5 percent at current exchange rates compared to 221 million euros in the first quarter of 2025. Consolidated net sales from the direct-to-consumer channel amounted to 161 million euros. This is a 5.5 percent increase at constant exchange rates […]

Interview Gloria Bellardi currently serves as Course Leader for the third-year Bachelor’s program in Fashion Design at Marangoni Milan. Credits: Gloria Bellardi Buenos Aires - As fashion students approach graduation, one question becomes central: how to translate years of creative work into a portfolio that opens doors. In today’s fast-evolving industry, where creativity alone is no longer sufficient, the portfolio has become more than a showcase—it is a strategic tool. It […]

Murray Clark, head of editorial content British GQ Credits: Condé Nast British GQ has a new head of editorial content.Media group Condé Nast announced on Thursday that Murray Clark will take on the role of head of editorial content for the magazine, which specialises in menswear, grooming, culture, watches and fitness. In this position, he will be based in London and report to global editorial director Adam Baidawi. He will start the position on June 1. “Having admired GQ from afar […]

Dior Cruise 2027 Credits: Dior In Pictures While most of Hollywood has taken to the French Riviera and is frolicking in Cannes for the film festival, Jonathan Anderson brought a piece of France to Los Angeles on Wednesday night, where he presented his first Cruise collection for Dior. Presented within the halls of LACMA’s newly opened David Geffen Galleries, Anderson naturally drew upon his chosen location for inspiration. The ties between Dior and Hollywood run deeper than those of most […]

Rendering of Oakridge Park Credits: Oakridge Park Oakridge Park, the mixed-use development from QuadReal Property Group and Westbank Corp in Vancouver, Canada, will officially open its luxury line-up of retailers on May 28, including Chanel, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Versace. The development, which spans more than five million square feet, has been designed to encompass every aspect of people's lives, including residential, office space, and 650,000 square feet of retail, featuring […]

Credits: Yours Clothing Following a surge in searches for “plus size holiday outfits”, “plus size bikini tops” and “plus size bikini sets”, Yours Clothing has revealed the key looks shoppers are turning to this summer. The trend highlights growing demand for easy, versatile outfit solutions, as consumers prepare for holidays and warm-weather dressing. In response, Yours Clothing has identified six essential outfit combinations that reflect how customers are building their holiday […]

Burberry's "summer selection" Credits: Burberry. UK luxury brand Burberry has reached a meaningful inflection point in its financial recovery, reporting a return to profitable comparable store sales growth for the 52 weeks ended March 28, 2026. The results coincide with the announcement that Gerry Murphy will retire as chair in November 2026, to be succeeded by Bridgepoint Group founder William Jackson. The London-based company saw revenue reach 2.4 billion pounds (3.25 billion dollars), […]

French-Italian initiative between FHCM and CNMI for a common ESG framework. Credits: Unsplash The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) and the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) have announced a joint Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) harmonisation framework for fashion and luxury suppliers. The objective of this French-Italian initiative between the FHCM and the CNMI, launched in 2024, is to reduce the administrative burden on suppliers. The idea is to […]

A Pronovias store, the main brand of the Pronovias Group, in Murcia, Spain. Credits: Pronovias. Madrid – Only a few procedural formalities remain before the bridal fashion group Pronovias officially files for insolvency. Following this, and barring any last-minute surprises, the Commercial Court No. 9 of Barcelona will approve its sale to the British investment group Cap Capital. Confirming information previously reported by FashionUnited in early April, the latest updates reveal progress in […]

In Pictures Credits: 79th Cannes Film Festival ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Celebrities from across the globe descended on the French Riviera this week for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 12 - 23, 2026. While the event celebrates the film industry’s largest international showcase of cinematic art, it also serves as one of fashion’s international stages, operating as a massive global runway, placing designers firmly in the spotlight. The festival opened with the premiere […]

Fossil flagship in Paris Credits: Fossil US accessories company Fossil Group has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended April 10, 2026, revealing an improved operating performance despite a slight contraction in net sales. The group achieved an operating income of 12 million dollars, a significant recovery from the 6.70 million dollar loss recorded during the same period in 2025. Net sales for the quarter totaled 224.80 million dollars, representing a 3.6 percent decrease […]

Exclusive Illustrative image of a customer service agent. Credits: Pexels. It feels like everyone, everywhere is talking about AI. What it will change, how fast it will move, and how it might solve some of the biggest challenges businesses face today. It’s being positioned as the answer to everything from inefficiency to innovation. There is far less conversation about the other side of that coin: what AI is not going to fix for us. That matters just as much. AI works best when the […]

Urban Outfitters x DoorDash campaign Credits: Urban Outfitters American fashion retailer Urban Outfitters is expanding into on-demand retail in partnership with DoorDash, the local commerce platform, as it looks to target Gen Z consumers. The move will see Urban Outfitters’ fashion, accessories, beauty, gifting, and lifestyle assortment being available directly through DoorDash across the US, and will launch with an experiential ‘Deliver Joy’ campaign centred on style, celebration, and […]

Credits: Noppies The Denmark-based childrenswear company Brands4kids (B4K) has reported record turnover in the 2025 financial year. Despite a challenging market climate and global economic turbulence, the organisation managed to increase its turnover to 520 million Danish krone. This result marks a 15 percent increase compared to the previous year. Following a period of expansion through international acquisitions, the focus in 2025 shifted to internal consolidation. The organisation focused […]

Lado Bokuchava at MBFW Tbilisi. Credits: Alicia Reyes Sarmiento | FashionUnited. Strategically positioned between Europe and Asia, Tbilisi is a tapestry of historical layers. Soviet heritage, brutalist architecture and medieval churches coexist with a cultural scene linked to electronic music, independent art and new creative communities. This coexistence of references has made the Georgian capital a particularly interesting observatory for understanding how new cultural discourses emerge from […]

Die „Surfers Of Fortune“-SS23-Kollektion von Quiksilver Credits: Quiksilver Quiksilver, a global company in the action sports apparel sector, has announced the return of its “Young Guns” movement. Two decades after its inception, the brand is leveraging its established heritage to launch a campaign comprising a 17-item technical collection and a feature film slated for a global release in August 2026. A heritage-driven evolution The origin of this revival traces back to a 2005 […]

Credits: Bleckmann Bleckmann, experts in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, has officially opened a new distribution centre (DC) in Roosendaal, the Netherlands. As part of its continued investment in innovation and growth, the facility also marks the ‘go-live’ of a new automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), the integrated AutoStore solution with automated packing. The expansion underlines Bleckmann’s commitment to building future-ready logistics hubs […]

Sarda and Tomorrowland collaborative capsule collection for spring/summer 2026. Credits: Sarda. Madrid – For the second consecutive year, the Barcelona-based brand Sarda has developed a collaborative capsule collection with the Belgian electronic music festival Tomorrowland. Sarda has been owned by the Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde since 2008. This new collection follows the one presented in early 2025. The key development is that the brand is taking another step in its repositioning, […]

Superdry Head of Retail Europe, Bruno Mevel. Credits: Superdry Interview Few brands possess a cultural identity as distinct as Superdry. For Bruno Mevel, Head of Retail Europe, the label’s strength lies in its “human engine,” a network of entrepreneurial hubs driven by storytelling and grit. In an interview with FashionUnited, Mevel discusses navigating a transformative year, the shift from sales to brand experience, and why Superdry’s internal escalator is the true backbone of its […]

Rent the Runway Credits: Rent the Runway US fashion rental platform Rent the Runway has announced that its co-founder, Jennifer Hyman, will resign from her roles as chief executive officer, president, and board member. The transition is set to take effect on May 15, 2026. Hyman, who has led the company since its inception in 2009, will remain as an advisor until January 2027 to facilitate a smooth leadership handover. The board of directors has appointed Teri Bariquit, a current board member […]

Credits: Dior Jonathan Anderson breathes new life into the Dioriviera world with playful, colourful designs imbued with a fresh, joyful energy. The ready-to-wear collection features captivating patterns celebrating the beautiful wealth of the plant world: the Dior Arabesque print reinterprets a work by Christian Bérard*, revealing a lush natural world, whilst the toile de Jouy is reinvented in a floral version. Bright and summery, the men’s collection combines flowing shirts with casual […]

Credits: Dior In pursuit of the fresh vitality dear to Jonathan Anderson, the Dioriviera line for Dior Maison is reinvented with luminous creations. Credits: Dior A subtle tribute to Christian Dior’s passion for botany and the arts, the Dior Arabesque print revisits a work by artist Christian Bérard* created for Vogue magazine, in which a stunning surrealist bouquet is composed with flowers and feminine faces. This fascinating motif decorates a selection of tableware – plates and […]

Alibaba office. Credits: Alibaba Group Holding Limited Beijing - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Limited (Alibaba) announced on Wednesday an 18 percent drop in its annual net profit. The results were weighed down by a price war in China and ambitious investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The Hangzhou-based group (eastern China) operates some of China's largest online shopping applications, such as Taobao (widely used in China) and AliExpress (used abroad). E-commerce is […]

Credits: FIRE Every sales director eventually faces the same structural limit: Revenue targets increase. Complexity increases. Headcount should not. The traditional growth logic in wholesale was simple: More markets → more reps More SKUs → more coordination More customers → more administration But this model does not scale anymore. Hiring more people on top of fragmented systems only multiplies inefficiency. Scaling wholesale today requires structural leverage. Not more headcount. […]

Onitsuka Tiger store Credits: Asics Japanese sportswear company Asics has achieved record financial results for the first quarter and the three months ended March 31, 2026. Net sales increased by 29.7 percent year-over-year (YoY) to reach 270.20 billion yen (1.71 billion dollars). The growth was observed across all categories and regions, with operating profit rising 36.5 percent to 60.70 billion yen. This performance was driven by strong sales momentum, which successfully offset a decline in […]

FatFace campaign imagery. Credits: FatFace. British lifestyle retailer FatFace has expanded its partnership with Zalando, launching across 20 additional European markets as part of its international growth strategy. The rollout includes key Western European markets such as France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, alongside Central and Eastern European countries including Poland, Romania and Hungary. The expansion follows FatFace’s 2025 launch on Zalando in Germany, where the company said […]

Kaman Leung Credit: Uniqlo Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo has appointed Kaman Leung to the role of chief operating officer (COO) for Germany and Poland. Leung assumed her new position and leadership of the two markets on May 1, Uniqlo confirmed to FashionUnited. The news was previously reported by the trade publication Textilwirtschaft. The new head of Germany is an internal appointment. She most recently managed the Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux) market as COO. In March 2020, […]

Birkenstock's headquarters Image: Birkenstock German footwear provider Birkenstock achieved solid sales growth in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, despite adverse conditions and negative currency effects. However, profit declined significantly. This was revealed in a recent interim report published on Wednesday by its parent company, Birkenstock Holding plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. From January to March, group revenue reached 618.3 million euros (723.8 […]

Sundry Credits: DBG US apparel and e-commerce company Digital Brands Group (DBG) has announced its financial guidance for 2026, projecting revenue between 55 million dollars and 65 million dollars. The group also expects to generate free cash flow in the range of 2.50 million dollars to 3.50 million dollars for the calendar year. The company provided a further outlook for the period spanning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. During this 12 month timeframe, DBG forecasts revenue to reach […]

David's Bridal wholesale capsule collection - Oleg Cassini Credits: David's Bridal David’s Bridal is introducing a ‘David’s Fit Guarantee’ promise designed to ease brides' anxiety over wedding dress shopping in response to how weight-loss drugs, like GLP-1, are reshaping the bridal retail industry. While many boutiques have begun requiring legal waivers to protect themselves from customer body changes, David’s Bridal is doing the opposite by promising that no matter the dress, […]

A Minelli brand store (2024). Credits: Photo by MAGALI COHEN / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Paris (France) - Shoe brand Minelli, which employs 86 people, announced on Wednesday its permanent closure after May 30. The company was placed into administration in March for the second time in three years. Its stores will remain open until the closing date. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce Minelli is permanently closing its doors,” stated the leather goods and footwear brand, […]

Credits: BrandAlley. Off-price premium e-tailer BrandAlley has reportedly appointed advisors from Interpath to explore strategic options for the business, including a potential sale. According to Retail Week, the company is seeking a new investment partner to support its next phase of growth. Management had initially been eyeing a debt raise, but is now said to be expanding options to include a partial or full sale of the business. FashionUnited has contacted Interpath with a request to […]

Safilo's Padua headquarters Credits: Safilo Yesterday, Safilo Group announced in a statement that it has signed a share and asset purchase agreement (SAPA) with Bollé Brands for the acquisition of Spy+ and Serengeti. The transaction follows the exclusivity agreement announced on April 21. It represents a further step in Safilo's strategy, which is focused on the selective acquisition of brands capable of strengthening the Group's position in attractive, high-growth segments. “The binding […]

Dockers storefront. Credits: Dockers. Authentic Brands Group has announced a strategic partnership with Mercado Libre to expand its fashion and lifestyle brands across Mexico through the Latin American retailer’s online marketplace platform. The agreement will grow the presence of brands including Reebok, Champion, Aéropostale, Nine West, Nautica and Dockers in the Mexican market. The companies said the collaboration could expand further across Latin America in the future. The partnership […]

In Pictures Sketches for the Bruno Magli x Cynthia Rowley collaboration Credits: Bruno Magli Italian luxury footwear brand Bruno Magli, founded in Bologna and hand-crafted in Italy, is celebrating its 90 years of craftsmanship with a multi-season collaboration with New York-based designer Cynthia Rowley. Bruno Magli, owned by Marquee Brands, said it has chosen to collaborate with Cynthia Rowley due to her “bold creativity and confident, expressive fashion collections” as it looks to […]

Credits: Swatch Zurich - Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group won a second round on Tuesday in its battle with activist investor Steven Wood, whose bid for a board seat was rejected. For the second time, the American investor, who is highly critical of the company's governance, sought a seat on the board of directors. However, his candidacy was rejected by 79.6 percent of the votes, the Swiss group stated in a press release following its annual general meeting. “Shareholders were clearly opposed to […]

Jamie Gersch, chief marketing officer at Fanatics Commerce Credits: Fanatics Commerce Fanatics Commerce, the direct-to-consumer fan apparel platform within Fanatics, has appointed Jamie Gersch as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Gersch most recently served as chief marketing officer at Rothy’s, where she led global marketing and e-commerce with a focus on strengthening cultural relevance, deepening emotional connection, and growing the brand's community through purpose-driven […]

Wendy Kula, chief marketing officer at Saucony. Credits: Saucony. Saucony has named Wendy Kula as chief marketing officer as the brand looks to strengthen its position across performance running and lifestyle categories. Kula joins the company from Nike, where she most recently served as vice president of women’s brand marketing for North America. During her time at the US sportswear giant, she led campaigns across running, training and sport. Prior to Nike, Kula held senior marketing […]

Updated Minelli brand store in Paris. Credits: MAGALI COHEN / Hans Lucas via AFP Paris (France) - The administration of footwear brand Minelli has resulted in half a dozen mostly partial takeover bids. These offers often include a few stores or just the brand name without its employees. This was confirmed by the Paris Commercial Court's website, following a report from French digital media outlet l'Informé. Potential buyers for the brand, which was placed in administration in March two […]

Stella McCartney at her autumn/winter 2026 catwalk show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight British fashion brand Stella McCartney has announced a new licensing partnership with Italian fashion manufacturer Altana for its childrenswear range. In a statement, Stella McCartney said that Altana, a family-founded childrenswear specialist, will be responsible for the development, production and distribution of Stella McCartney Kids moving forward. The manufacturer was chosen for integrating […]

A Marimekko store Image: Marimekko The Finnish textile group Marimekko Corporation achieved a sales increase and significantly boosted its profit in the first quarter of the 2026 financial year, despite challenging conditions. This was primarily due to strong growth in its international business. According to an interim report published on Wednesday, sales in the period from January to March amounted to 41.4 million euros (48.47 million dollars). This represents a 5 percent increase compared […]

Jongjin Park, winner of the 2026 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. Credits: Loewe Foundation. Madrid – From Singapore, the Spanish house Loewe has celebrated the ninth edition of its annual international craft prize, hosted by its foundation. The 2026 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize has been awarded to Korean ceramicist Jongjin Park. Additionally, special mentions were given to Italian jeweller Graziano Visintin and a collaborative project between Spanish designer Álvaro Catalán de Ocón and the […]

Shein parcels. Credits: JOAO LUIZ BULCAO / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, repealed a tax on Tuesday on purchases under 50 dollars made through e-commerce platforms such as China's Shein or Temu, a move aimed at consumers just months before seeking re-election. In 2024, Lula had decreed a 20 percent surcharge, known as the "taxa das blusinhas" (blouse tax), on these transactions. The right-wing opposition used this as ammunition and accused the […]

Jean Loup Rebours surrounded by Vivian Chen (left) and Nina Wan, for the brand Piacevole e Credits: F. Julienne Interview China is a country of consumers, not creators. This is the prejudice that Jean-Loup Rebours, director of the press and influencer communications agency Faxion PR, has chosen to deconstruct by launching a new wave of Chinese designers in Paris. Why have you specialised in Chinese brands? We have a huge advantage in France: Paris remains the global benchmark for fashion. […]

Credits: NikeSKIMS NikeSKIMS expands its vision of modern sportswear with Studio Stretch, a new collection based on material innovation and designed to adapt to the way women move today. As a foundational piece within the brand's apparel system, Studio Stretch combines lightness and softness with stretch and discreet support to help women move freely from the gym to the street and beyond. Studio Stretch was designed to meet the specific demands of gym workouts, such as yoga and pilates, while […]

Ebay headquarters in the United States Credits: Ebay newroom The board of directors of US e-commerce leader eBay has formally rejected a non-binding acquisition proposal from US retailer GameStop. Following a comprehensive review conducted with financial and legal advisors, the board determined that the offer did not align with the long-term interests of the company or its shareholders. In a formal response addressed to GameStop chief executive officer, Ryan Cohen, the board characterized the […]

Under Armour Credits: Courtesy of Oberalp US sportswear group Under Armour has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026, ending March 31, 2026. The Baltimore-based company reported a total annual revenue of 5 billion dollars, representing a 4 percent decline compared to the previous year, or a 5 percent decrease on a constant currency basis. The fiscal year was defined by significant structural shifts as the group worked to streamline its operating […]

Credits: The Armani Group. The Armani Group announced on Monday the launch of Armani Residences Marbella, its first residential project in Spain. The venture is a partnership with Sierra Blanca Estates and Palya Invest, the firm led by athlete Rafael Nadal and Abel Matutes, a Spanish entrepreneur and former politician with long-standing ties to the tourism and hotel sectors in Ibiza and the Costa del Sol. The complex will be built on Marbella's Golden Mile, one of the last available private […]

Cocora at the second edition of Ibiza Swim Week. In the centre, Nía Vásquez in a black dress. Credits: David Reinoso. Ibiza Swim Week celebrates its third edition from June eight to ten in Ibiza, with a programme focused on catwalk shows, pop-ups and swimwear activations. The event, led by its founder Nía Vásquez alongside the Ibiza Town Council and in collaboration with Miami Swim Week The Shows, aims to establish the island as a European benchmark for swimwear. This comes amid global […]

Credits: Mr Jake Koh, CEO of HKRITA (centre), takes part in a roundtable session at the 2026 Corporate Sustainability Development Conference in Shanghai, discussing ESG implementation in sustainable supply chains with cross- industry leaders; HKRITA The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has been expanding its collaboration network in Chinese Mainland, accelerating the commercialisation of research outcomes. These efforts have led to significant progress. Showcasing […]

Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses. Credits: Marco De Swart / Kunsthal Rotterdam. A new award for designer Iris van Herpen. The Dutch couturier and pioneer will receive the European Culture Prize this autumn. The prize's organiser, the European Cultural Forum, announced this in a press release. “Iris van Herpen uniquely embodies the innovative spirit of Europe,” stated Reiner Schränkler, chairman of the European Cultural Forum, in the press release. “Her work connects art, […]

Victoria's Secret store Credits: Victoria's Secret Lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret & Co. has upped efforts to defend its board and leadership strategy against activist investor Brett Blundy, who is continuing a campaign for greater influence over the business. The company filed a supplement to its proxy statement and issued a public letter to shareholders ahead of its June 11 annual meeting, urging investors to support all current board nominees and reject what it described as a […]

Sorting, repairing, valuing and reselling – this is what the second-hand clothing cycle should look like. Credits: Generated with AI via Google Gemini. Fashion for Good is publishing the initial results of Project Rewear, which was launched in 2024 to analyse second-hand clothing streams, with a view to viable recycling and resale. The non-profit was founded in 2017 with support from the Laudes Foundation (formerly the C&A Foundation). It now collaborates with fashion partners such as […]

Kitri Credits: Kitri London-based independent fashion brand Kitri, founded by Haeni Kim in 2017, has announced on social media that she is closing the womenswear brand that became known for its limited-run, vintage-inspired fashion, often with bold colours and playful details. On Instagram, the brand said that it would be closing its doors in the coming weeks, and had started the process of winding down operations, and its current spring collection would be its final offering. Kim said: […]