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In Pictures GU x Engineered Garments collection Credits: GU GU, the sister brand to Uniqlo and part of the Fast Retailing Group, has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with New York-based fashion label Engineered Garments. The five-piece, limited-edition collection launches on December 5, both online and at the GU SoHo store in New York City, featuring GU essential items, including outerwear and separates, reinterpreted with Engineered Garments’ distinctive aesthetic, such as deep […]

Credits: Aldo Shoes UK Daianara Grullon Amalfitano, the chief brand and product officer at Aldo, has stepped down from her role. According to a statement from Aldo Group, Amalfitano is “pursuing new opportunities” outside of the company. The statement read: “Over the past decade, [Amalfitano] has contributed to meaningful growth and evolution for the brand, and we are deeply grateful for her leadership. As we move through this transition, we’re energised for what lies ahead and […]

Circularity Masterclass from Zalando Credits: Zalando The Graduate Fashion Foundation, the UK charitable organisation that bridges the gap between graduation and employment and runs Graduate Fashion Week, is teaming up with European online retailer Zalando to offer circularity masterclasses for 2025/26. The circularity masterclass is a five-part online educational platform that 11 European and UK fashion schools, including the Scandinavian Academy of Fashion Design, Marangoni Fashion Institute […]

Umbro x Aitor Throup Credits: Umbro Sportswear brand Umbro is moving closer to its 2026 relaunch. The Manchester label’s parent company, Iconix International, has announced a slew of new partnerships intended to grow its apparel offering across the US and Canada. Among them, Isaac Morris Ltd. has been named the brand’s exclusive apparel partner for the two regions, starting 2026. Through this deal, Umbro is looking to reestablish its foothold in the lifestyle and performance apparel […]

Cardiff, Wales, UK. Credits: Unsplash. In the UK, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown a drop in sales volumes during October, with figures falling 1.1 percent on the month prior. Compared to October last year, sales volumes rose 0.2 percent. Performance was stronger over the three months to October. During this period, sales volumes rose 1.1 percent compared to the three months to July 2025. ONS said clothing stores were among those to have “rounded off a […]

Asos New York pop-up store. Credits: BFA. Asos Plc has announced the appointment of Jon Kamaluddin as an independent non-executive director, effective December 1, 2025. Kamaluddin will assume the role of chair of the audit committee and will also join the remuneration committee, the online fashion retailer said in a press release. Bringing more than 20 years of international retail, finance and technology experience, Kamaluddin is no stranger to Asos. He previously served on the executive […]

Tod's Madison Avenue store. Credits: Tod's spa Italian prosecutors are investigating three executives from luxury fashion label Tod's, as well as the company itself, for alleged labour exploitation, according to a court document seen Thursday by AFP. Milan Prosecutor Paolo Storari had previously requested a six-month ban on the company's advertising, with Judge Domenico Santoro fixing a December 3 hearing on the matter, according to his decree dated November 14, viewed by AFP. The […]

Asos New York pop-up store. Credits: BFA. Asos reported a step forward in its multi-year turnaround as the Group delivered substantial improvements in profitability, stock efficiency and cost discipline during the 52 weeks to 31 August 2025, despite softer consumer demand and a deliberate pullback on low-quality orders. The company posted an adjusted loss before tax of 98.2 million pounds and adjusted EBITDA of 131.6 million pounds, an improvement of 51.5 million pounds on the prior year, […]

Boden Credits: Image: courtesy of Boden British fashion label Boden has finally crossed a long-anticipated milestone: the opening of its very first standalone store in the United States. The 2,000-square-foot shop, located at 5165 Avalon Boulevard in Alpharetta, Georgia, opens a new chapter for the catalog-born retailer as it brings its cheerful, quintessentially British vibe to physical retail. From catalogue to corner store Boden, founded in 1991 by Johnnie Boden, has humble origins. Its […]

Gap store Credits: Gap Inc. Gap Inc., one of the largest specialty apparel retailer in the United States, reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results marking the company’s seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales. Net sales for the quarter ended November 1, 2025, rose 3 percent to 3.9 billion dollars, driven by broad-based strength across its Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic brands. Comparable sales increased 5 percent, with store sales up 3 percent and online sales rising 2 […]

Sportsdirect Birmingham Credits: Frasers Group media centre As 2026 approaches, fashion is entering a new strategic cycle. The Kantar Marketing Trends 2026 report outlines its key features: the rise of AI agents; the structural transformation of retail; a revolution in creativity; cultural fragmentation; and the emergence of micro-communities. These forces are profoundly transforming how brands emerge, tell their stories and, most importantly, build desirability. The fashion sector is already […]

Chanel Credits: Chanel STUDY As gold and silver prices have increased steadily over the last five years, many high-net-worth individuals have been making other strategic investments outside the financial markets. Investing in everything from fine art and rare coins to luxury fashion, a new study from FashioNica, an online platform specializing in the sale of authentic, high-end vintage designer handbags and accessories, has found that some (unsurprisingly) of the most appreciating fashion […]

Founders of Albatross, a Zurich-based AI company Credits: Albatross Albatross, a Zurich-based AI company founded by former Amazon AI leaders, has successfully raised 12.5 million US dollars in new funding to develop an AI model for real-time product discovery. Designed to serve as a model that continuously learns from live consumer behaviour, the platform aims to replace static product recommendations.  The funding round, led by MMC Ventures and including participation from Redalpine, Daphni, […]

In Pictures Von Dutch Loves x W collaboration Credits: Von Dutch Loves Von Dutch’s cult streetwear platform Von Dutch Loves has unveiled an exclusive collaboration with content creator and boxer Jake Paul’s men’s bodycare brand W ahead of his anticipated fight against two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in Miami on December 19. The ‘Von Dutch Loves x W’ collection features four hats and four apparel pieces, which will be launching pre-sale on November 24, […]

Shein-Paket Credits: Ole Spötter für FashionUnited Clothing items sold by Asian e-commerce giant Shein contain dangerous chemicals at levels well in excess of EU rules, Greenpeace charged in a report published on Thursday. A spokesman for Shein told AFP that "as a precaution we will withdraw the articles that we can identify from our marketplace worldwide". Greenpeace Germany said 18 clothing items out of 56 that it sent for testing "contained dangerous chemicals that exceed the limits in […]

Credits: Walmart Walmart reported solid performance in the third quarter of the current financial year as the US retail giant prepares for a change in leadership and a shift in its stock exchange listing. Long-serving president and CEO Doug McMillon announced his planned departure earlier this month, with John Furner due to succeed him in early 2026. In the results release, McMillon emphasised the strength of the team and the company’s momentum as he prepares to transition out of the role. […]

Credits: Tiffany & Co. Global luxury markets proved resilient into 2025, as consumers worldwide spending reached 1.44 trillion euros, to stand broadly flat compared with last year, with the luxury sector expected to improve in 2026, according to management consulting firm Bain & Company, in partnership with Altagamma, the Italian luxury goods manufacturers’ industry association. The annual Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study revealed that overall luxury spending was […]

Pronovias store, the main brand of Pronovias Group, in Murcia (Spain). Credits: Pronovias. Madrid – Pronovias is up for sale. The goal is to find a new investment partner with the commitment and strength necessary to fully turn around its struggling business model. Its current owners, US private equity funds Bain Capital and Clearlake, have managed to patch up the structures. However, they remain affected following the disruption caused to the sector by the outbreak of the Covid-19 […]

In Pictures Malo pre-spring 2026 capsule collection Credits: Malo by Nikolai von Bismarck Heritage Italian cashmere house Malo, founded in 1972 in Florence, has unveiled a global relaunch, complete with a new creative team and archival capsule collection to showcase its Tuscan legacy with a renewed vision of contemporary luxury. Malo, which was acquired by US investment fund Glickman Capital in March, has tapped David Lipman and his US creative agency Lipman Studio to introduce a new […]

Credits: Ravensbourne University London Ravensbourne University London, together with the academic platform In Pursuit of Luxury (IPOL), has announced a new executive education course designed to explore how craftsmanship, culture and innovation shape today’s luxury industry. The Certificate in Experiential Luxury is structured around three intensive modules held in London, Zurich and Turin between July and November 2026. Each three-day block combines lectures, workshops and industry visits, […]

Inditex mobile technology device. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – US-based Alpha Modus, a company specialising in the development of technological solutions for retail, has filed a lawsuit against Spanish fashion multinational Inditex for patent infringement. Alpha Modus argues that the owner of chains such as Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka has violated its intellectual and industrial property. This was allegedly done by implementing its patented technologies without authorisation within its […]

Hawes & Curtis Bluewater store Credits: Hawes & Curtis British menswear brand Hawes & Curtis has returned to the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent with a new lifestyle concept store, as part of a wider brand strategy to invest in modern, experience-led retail. The new store aims to offer a “fresh interpretation” of the brand’s renowned 150 years of Jermyn Street heritage and luxury services, including in-store tailoring and alterations services, with a relaxed, contemporary […]

Sprayer nettle Haelixa 2025 Credits: Adrian Ehrbar Photography In what could be a turning point for transparency in the recycled materials market, Swiss traceability firm Haelixa has teamed up with New Focus Textiles to embed forensic-level proof of recycled cotton across the latter’s textile-to-textile (T2T) operations. The move reflects a growing recognition in fashion: recycled claims are only as strong as the evidence behind them. Why DNA matters in circular cotton New Focus Textiles, […]

In Pictures Miss Sixty x Knwls capsule collaboration Credits: Miss Sixty by Marili Andre Italian fashion brand Miss Sixty, now part of the Guangzhou-based Trendy International Group, has unveiled an exclusive capsule collection in collaboration with London-based fashion label Knwls. The Miss Sixty x Knwls capsule sees Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault, co-founders of the London ready-to-wear label, reimagining Miss Sixty’s “quintessential spirit for today,” with denim slip […]

Evri Parcelshop Credits: Evri The UK’s leading parcel delivery company, Evri, which recently completed its merger with DHL eCommerce UK, has announced record half-year results with a 12 percent increase in parcel volumes and a strong rise in profit, boosted by “buoyant online marketplace trading”. For the 26 weeks to August 30, Evri delivered 425 million parcels, up by 47 million in the same period last year, while profits (adjusted EBITDA) rose 22 percent to 209 million pounds. The […]

Guess Jeans expands into eyewear, campaign imagery. Credits: Guess Jeans. Though still in its infancy, Guess’ Guess Jeans label is already venturing into new territories. The denim-focused brand, launched early last year, is exploring the eyewear market for the first time with the launch of a dedicated collection. Created in partnership with eyewear group Marcolin, the inaugural line is designed to appeal to younger consumers among Gen Z and Gen Alpha through an offering of […]

Lingerie. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. London-based lingerie tradeshow Wonderland is returning this coming January with a new edition boasting an expanded ready-to-wear division. Now in its third year, the event, due to take place January 25 to 27, will be hosted at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane, where a curated roster of premium and emerging brands will exhibit across lingerie, nightwear, and swimwear. Nearly 100 intimate apparel and fashion brands have signed to show this […]

Liberty London department store Credits: Pexels by Filip Chmielecki Sarah Coonan, the retail managing director of British luxury department store Liberty, is due to exit the company she first joined 15 years ago. Coonan will remain in her role until January 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition, the retailer has announced in a press release. Coonan initially joined Liberty from Harrods in 2010, taking on the role of assistant buyer. Over her time at the retailer, she went on to hold several […]

A gucci boutique Credits: Gucci Kering is preparing for a major reset as new chief executive Luca de Meo signals the end of the group’s heavy reliance on Gucci, according to reporting by the Financial Times. The luxury conglomerate has begun an 18-month restructuring programme under a broader recovery plan, “ReconKering”, aimed at resizing operations and returning all houses to growth within three years. The shift follows a challenging period for the group, with like-for-like sales down […]

Dr. Martens campaign shot Credits: Dr. Martens Dr. Martens plc reported first-half results for the 26 weeks ended 28 September 2025, highlighting early progress under its new consumer-first growth strategy and a marked improvement in profitability despite broadly flat revenues. Group revenue edged down 0.8 percent to 322 million pounds, or up 0.8 percent on a constant-currency basis, as the company deliberately reduced clearance activity to improve the quality of sales. Full-price […]

American Vintage Instagram Profile Credits: created by FashionUnited Marketing In an increasingly crowded digital fashion landscape, American Vintage stood out in 2025 by executing a disciplined, marketing strategy that married creative storytelling with performance measurement. The Marseille-born brand, known for its laid-back staples and transgenerational appeal, marked its 20th anniversary not with nostalgia, but with reinvention. Over the course of the year, American Vintage achieved a […]

Illustrative image Credits: Hussein Chalayan, Giles Deacon, Anne Valérie Hash, Alexis Mabille, Yiqing Yin — Little black dresses 2013 Textile Photo © Monoprix Major French trade federations representing sectors from mass market retail to clothing and toys are suing Shein for “unfair competition”. The Asian e-commerce giant, already under government scrutiny, described the move as a “boycott attempt”. Several sector organisations stated in a press release that Shein’s model […]

JD Sports store Credits: JD Sports JD Sports Fashion plc reported delivered stable trading despite persistent macroeconomic pressures and softer consumer confidence across key markets in the third quarter. Total Group sales for the 13 weeks to 1 November rose 8.1 percent at constant exchange rates, including contributions from recent acquisitions, while organic sales increased 2.4 percent. However, commenting on the outlook, CEO Régis Schultz cautioned that the company has seen […]

Louis Vuitton AW25 collection Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Johnny Coca, fashion director for women’s leather goods, jewellery, sunglasses and accessories at Louis Vuitton, is parting ways with the French fashion house after five and a half years. Louis Vuitton confirmed his departure to trade magazine Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). Coca joined the brand in May 2020 following nearly five years as creative director at British leather goods specialist Mulberry. His move to Louis Vuitton […]

Lorenzo Bertelli Credits: Prada Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of designer Miuccia Prada, said Wednesday he will become executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's takeover of its smaller Italian rival. Prada announced in April it was buying Versace from US group Capri Holdings for 1.25 billion euros (1.4 billion dollars). Bertelli, currently Prada's group chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility, confirmed his role at Versace in an interview with a […]

Schiesser store Credits: Schiesser AG Delta Galil Industries Ltd., the global apparel manufacturer and marketer, reported third-quarter 2025 results that reflected steady top-line growth, expanding margins, and continued momentum in its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels despite ongoing tariff and macroeconomic headwinds. Third-quarter sales rose 3 percent to 539 million dollars, while own-web revenue excluding Bare Necessities surged 20 percent—marking the company’s eleventh consecutive […]

Sock brand Stance Credits: Business Wire Marquee Brands, the global brand accelerator, has acquired Stance, the California-based lifestyle and performance sock brand known for its bold designs and cultural collaborations. Founded in 2009, Stance now joins Marquee’s portfolio of high-profile names including Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley, Sur La Table, BCBG, Ben Sherman, Body Glove and Dakine—bringing total retail sales across the platform to 4.5 billion dollars. As part of the acquisition, […]

Cos opens first store in Washington State Credits: Jean Bai London-based fashion brand Cos has opened its first store in Washington State. Situated at 575 Bellevue Square, in Bellevue, the new store spans 228 square meters and features an in-house design with a thoughtfully selected color and texture palette that creates a welcoming atmosphere. The store facade is finished in an Armourcoat clay lime plaster, resulting in a surface that develops a unique patina as it reacts to water minerals […]

Hype marketing Credits: Archive image Fashion’s long reliance on spectacle-driven marketing is beginning to feel outdated. Industry observers note a gradual but unmistakable shift in how luxury brands present themselves, driven by changing consumer expectations and a cooling global market. Leadership changes—such as Balmain’s recent decision to part ways with Olivier Rousteing after more than a decade—signal an industry rethinking the power of hype and its diminishing cultural […]

SCADask report Credits: Savannah College of Art and Design A new report from SCADask, “Style in Motion: The Evolution of Resale and Retail,” reveals that secondhand fashion has moved from niche to mainstream, becoming one of the most influential forces in today’s retail landscape. SCADask is the research initiative of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), a leading global university in art, design, fashion, and creative industries. Through SCADask, the university explores […]

In Pictures Frank & Eileen flagship on Madison Avenue, New York City Credits: Frank & Eileen Los Angeles-based womenswear brand Frank & Eileen, founded in 2009 by Audrey McLoghlin, known for its ethically crafted pieces, has opened its first US flagship store in New York City. Located at the corner location at Madison Avenue and 65th Street, the 2,000 square foot Frank & Eileen flagship has been designed to represent the brand’s rich Irish heritage and passion for […]

Credits: Leeloo The First/Pexels Internet users should have to make fewer clicks for cookie settings in the future, according to the European Commission. Despite massive criticism from data protection advocates, the authority intends to address further digital regulations. It plans to weaken the European AI Act, as announced in Brussels. The comprehensive package aims to simplify EU digital rules. It focuses particularly on data protection, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). […]

Image: TK Maxx US retail group TJX Companies Inc. (TJX) exceeded its own forecasts and analyst expectations in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Consequently, the company set higher targets for the full year on Wednesday. The off-price specialist, represented in Europe by its TK Maxx and Homesense formats, generated net sales of 15.1 billion dollars in the 13 weeks leading up to November 1. This corresponded to growth of seven percent compared to the same period last year. On a […]

Shop Gucci in New Bond street Credits: Gucci. New Bond Street in London, home to brands including Burberry, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Ralph Lauren, has been crowned the world’s most expensive retail destination for the first time, leapfrogging Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, last year’s winner, and New York’s Upper Fifth Avenue. In the global retail report ‘Main Streets Across The World’ by commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield, which […]

Clark launches on digital marketplaces. Credits: Clarks. Footwear retailer Clarks has announced a slew of new wholesale partnerships with digital platforms as part of wider efforts to strengthen its online footprint. The company has announced its launch on fast fashion giant Shein; US retailers Walmart and Target; off-price platform Secret Sales; and social media site TikTok Shop. Speaking on the news, Clarks UK, ROI and Europe president, Joe Ulloa, said: “Expanding into new digital spaces […]

Mytheresa headquarters in Munich Image: Mytheresa Online fashion retailer Mytheresa achieved a double-digit revenue increase in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and significantly improved its earnings. This information was published by parent company LuxExperience B.V. in an interim report on Wednesday. The group also reported progress in integrating the Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) platforms acquired at the end of April. Mytheresa achieves significant earnings improvement In the […]

Pavillion House of Brands Dubai Watch Week Credits: House of Brands Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Breitling has formed a strategic ‘House of Brands’ portfolio with Universal Genève and Gallet, following its acquisition of the historic watch companies earlier this year. The three watch maisons will unite under “one strategic vision,” the watchmaker unveiled at Dubai Watch Week today, November 19, as together they will reflect the “full spectrum of contemporary watchmaking luxury, […]

Temu Credits: Temu Temu parent, PDD Holdings Inc. reported a solid third quarter for 2025, posting increased revenues and earnings despite what executives described as a more competitive and uncertain operating environment. Total revenues rose 9 percent year-on-year to 108.28 billion yuan (15.21 billion dollars), driven by continued growth in online marketing services, which generated 53.35 billion yuan, up 8 percent, and transaction services, which climbed 10 percent to 54.93 billion yuan. […]

Polo Ralph Lauren x Tópa collection Credits: Polo Ralph Lauren/Tópa American luxury fashion house Ralph Lauren has unveiled the fourth instalment of its ‘Artist in Residence’ programme with Indigenous-led clothing company Tópa. The ongoing programme invites artisans who sustain heritage craft to collaborate with its design teams “in a mutually beneficial creative partnership,” as part of the company’s ‘Design with Intent’ strategy to expand its portrayal of America and to […]

Mulberry-Store in London Credits: © Michael Franke Mulberry Group plc reported steady strategic progress in the first half of its financial year, with CEO Andrea Baldo saying the British luxury brand is “still early in the turnaround,” but gaining encouraging momentum as its “Back to the Mulberry Spirit” strategy begins to take hold. For the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025, Group revenue declined 4 percent to 53.9 million pounds, reflecting softer market conditions and the impact of […]

In Pictures Tove Mayfair residency in London Credits: Tove British luxury womenswear brand Tove, known for its refined femininity and timeless design, has opened its first standalone London store residency in the heart of Mayfair. Spanning 700 square feet, the Tove pop-up, located at 14 Hay Hill, will run until December 1 and will offer consumers a chance to delve into the luxury brand, featuring its latest ready-to-wear collections alongside exclusive in-store experiences and private […]

Sandra Luxem-Bremen, managing director of Primark Germany and Austria. Credits: Primark Primark is continuously optimising its store portfolio. The Irish clothing discounter has recently closed several locations in Germany. However, it also has a new store concept in the pipeline, which will be implemented in three new stores. The company is investing a total of 12.5 million euros in these new spaces. The first German Primark store in five years opens today in the Ostsee Park Rostock shopping […]

In Pictures Team Canada x Lululemon for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Credits: Lululemon Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon has unveiled its new athlete kit for Team Canada ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including uniforms for the opening and closing Ceremonies, as well as medal ceremonies, media appearances, travel days and daily life in the athlete village. This marks Lululemon’s third Games as Official Outfitter of […]

Ciele Athletics campaign Credits: Ciele Athletics Canadian performance running brand Ciele Athletics has appointed industry veteran Corey Stecker to lead its global sales strategy as it continues to drive international expansion and innovation. Stecker, who has extensive experience in the outdoor and performance apparel industry, having held key roles at brands such as Altra, Smartwool, Icebreaker, and The North Face, joins Ciele Athletics as its global head of sales. In his new role, Stecker […]

AllSaints Cribbs Causeway store Credits: AllSaints British retailer AllSaints has doubled down on its approach to the European market through a new partnership with supply chain management firm, Bleckmann. Through the agreement, Bleckmann will manage AllSaints’ European logistics from its warehouse in Enschede, the Netherlands, which is described as a “key hub” in the company’s portfolio. The companies will work together on enhancing AllSaints’ warehousing and transport capabilities […]

Interview Aje SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Since its launch in 2013, Paris-based trend forecasting platform Heuritech has relied on artificial intelligence (AI) to formulate its own forecasts for each season. Its technology scans millions of social media images monthly, receiving data points on what consumers are wearing and identifying over 20,000 trends spanning material and silhouettes to colour and print. The language model then learns the behaviour of the trends and […]

Juicy Couture Milan store. Credits: Juicy Couture. Californian casualwear label Juicy Couture has inaugurated its first store in Italy, located at Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a shopping and entertainment destination in the Locate Triulzi district of Milan. The site will serve as an exclusive flagship store for the brand, stocking a selection of clothing, bags and its signature velvet tracksuits. To celebrate the opening, Juicy Couture held an event with singer-songwriter Giulia Molino, […]

From left to right, Antonio Brufau, chairman of Repsol, and David Puyuelo, founder and CEO of Coleo. Credits: Coleo and Repsol. Madrid – The Spanish group Coleo, one of Europe's leading companies specialising in recycling and recovering textile waste, has welcomed the Spanish multinational energy company Repsol as a new investment partner. Through its social entity, Fundación Repsol, the company has now formalised its investment in one of the main subsidiaries of the Barcelona-based group, […]

Interview Jennifer Halemba shared the head of recruiting position at Otto with a colleague. Credits: Otto Management positions are often advertised as full-time roles, which excludes people who work part-time. However, other models are possible, such as co-leadership, where more than one person holds the same management role. At Hamburg-based retailer Otto, Jennifer Halemba and her former colleague Marleen Hinzmann shared the head of recruiting position for more than two years. In this […]

Zac Coughlin Credits: PVH Corp. website PVH Corp. announced that chief financial officer Zac Coughlin will depart the company at the end of the year to join audio entertainment company Sirius XM, though he will remain in his role through December and participate in the upcoming third-quarter earnings call. The company has launched a global search for his successor, appointing longtime executive Melissa Stone—currently executive vice president of global financial planning & analysis—as […]

Luxury brands. Credits: Unsplash The luxury sector is entering a new era of polarisation, according to several recently published articles and market studies. This dynamic now pits two types of players against each other: 'exceptional Maisons', capable of preserving rarity and vertical integration, and multi-brand groups that must redefine their strategy to regain their prestige. Growing divide between ultra-integrated houses and struggling groups According to Antoine Fraysse-Soulier's […]

Credits: London College of Fashion A new seasonal pop-up shop showcasing work from emerging fashion designers has opened at the London College of Fashion’s East Bank campus. The initiative is a collaboration between not just a shop, University of the Arts London’s retail platform for student entrepreneurs, and the LCF Founders Club, a network supporting alumni-led businesses. The pop-up, which runs until 20 December, brings together a curated selection of fashion, accessories, homeware and […]

Credits: Matinique Matinique, the Copenhagen-born menswear brand, has quietly built a 50-year legacy blending classic tailoring with contemporary style. Founded in 1973 by Danish entrepreneur Niels Martinsen, the label evolved from a local vision into an international fashion name. Today the brand is synonymous with the modern city man aesthetic, offering sharp yet comfortable clothing that enables men to express individuality with confidence. As Matinique enters its sixth decade, it continues […]

AI Campaign from fashion brand Labfresh. Credits: Labfresh. Jeff Bezos is returning to the chief executive role with a new artificial intelligence venture, Project Prometheus, a move that could reshape how technology flows into sectors including retail and fashion. According to The Times, the early-stage company has secured 6.2 billion dollars in initial funding, placing it among the world’s most well-capitalised AI start-ups. Bezos will lead the company as co-chief executive alongside Vik […]

Tom Ford Eyewear Credits: Tom Ford Eyewear/Marcolin Eyewear giant Marcolin is strategically leveraging academia to explore next-generation design principles. The Italian group has partnered with the New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech) for "Vision Reframed: Designing Eyewear Beyond Boundaries," an academic-industrial initiative launched in November 2025. The core of the project challenged a select group of students from New York Tech's Architecture, Interior Design, Digital Art and […]

Cotton Credits: US Cotton Trust Protocol The US Cotton Trust Protocol, the voluntary sustainability programme for US cotton growers and the traceability platform for all US Cotton, has released its 2024/25 annual sustainability report, which reveals that more than 1,500 grower members have achieved “meaningful gains” across all six of its sustainability metrics against a 2015 baseline. This year, the report marks five years of field-level data. It shows that Trust Protocol growers have met […]

Arc'teryx store in Toronto Image: Arc'teryx Finland-based sporting goods group Amer Sports Inc. has once again exceeded market expectations in the third quarter of its 2025 financial year. In light of this surprisingly strong performance, the parent company of brands including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson and Peak Performance raised its annual forecast again on Tuesday. In the three months to September 30, group revenue reached 1.76 billion US dollars. This represents a 30 percent increase […]

Quiz store. Credits: Quiz. Quiz Clothing has reported a 6 percent rise in like-for-like sales following the launch of its largest-ever partywear collection, signalling a strong start to the festive trading period. The Scottish retailer unveiled a 250-piece women’s Partywear Collection in late October, a move that has driven early momentum in the run-up to Christmas. Initial trends show shoppers gravitating toward longer-length midi and maxi dresses in mesh, satin and velvet fabrics, with […]

Pangaia, Carnaby Street store Credits: Pangaia Pangaia has appointed Daniel Gómez as chief executive officer to drive the brand’s global strategic development, ushering in a new chapter following the acquisition of a controlling stake by Aurora Vision Group—an arm of Abu Dhabi–based Royal Group—in January 2025. Founded in 2019, Pangaia has rapidly become a cultural force, worn by influential tastemakers such as Timothée Chalamet, Bella Hadid, Harry Styles, Tracee Ellis Ross, Justin […]

Stefano Ricci, AW 26-27, Isla Magdalena Credits: © Andy Mann for Stefano Ricci Italian menswear specialist Stefano Ricci presented its new AW26/27 collection and, in doing so, also provided insights into current plans and the current financial year. Highlights include a new store in Rome, located on Via Bocca di Leone, and a new store in Washington, D.C., the sixth in the US. The brand has also launched a new equestrian apparel line and unveiled a new campaign for the AW26/27 menswear […]

Jack & Jones Kids. Credit: Jack & Jones / Bestseller Danish menswear brand Jack & Jones has debuted its kidswear concept in Belgium. The brand has opened the world's first Jack & Jones Kids store in the Docks Bruxsel shopping centre. This kidswear concept specifically targets children aged eight to 16. Jack & Jones describes the target audience as “young denim fanatics”. "With the opening of our first Jack & Jones kidswear store in Docks Bruxsel, we are extending […]

Credits: Lexus Gallegos for ZIMMERMANN Nicky Zimmermann & Simone Zimmermann celebrated the Cruise 26 RTW Collection, Twisted Romance, at Chateau Marmont with a memorable evening shared with VIPs and friends of the brand from around the world. Hilary Rhoda & Hailey Clauson Credits: Myles Hendrik for ZIMMERMANN The evening began with a candlelit dinner in the hotel’s storied Bungalow where guests gathered around two dramatically long tables layered in soft ivory linens with […]

Jesper Beerens (High Tech Campus Eindhoven), Raf De Keninck (DAE), Philipp Werle (High Tech Campus Eindhoven), Professor Dr. Ian Biscoe (Trans Realities Lab) and Otto van den Boogaard (High Tech Campus Eindhoven). Credits: Design Academy Eindhoven Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) confirmed that its Trans Realities Lab (TRL) would relocate to High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE), establishing a long-term base from 2026. The new location includes a research lab equipped with XR, motion capture, […]

In Pictures Loro Piana, New Bond Street store in London Credits: Loro Piana LVMH-owned luxury brand Loro Piana has reopened its refurbished New Bond Street store with a new concept designed to capture the label’s signature “blend of sophistication and warmth”. The upsized store aims to offer a “home away from home feeling,” explains the Italian brand, reimagined in natural materials, such as oak, carabottino wood, woven straw, and silk-covered walls, wrapped in a warm colour […]

CEO interview Elin Alemdar, Stylein Credits: Stylein Since its founding in New York in 2001, the Swedish label Stylein has evolved from a young idea into an internationally sought-after brand. Founder Elin Alemdar is responsible not only for the design but also for the strategic direction, collection creation and brand communication. Together with partner Ulrika Fohgelberg Nordén, who has shaped the brand's growth as head of sales and product since 2010, Stylein has attracted the […]

The Extreme Cashmere store in New York. Credits: Extreme Cashmere Dutch luxury brand Extreme Cashmere has opened its first North American flagship store in the Soho district of New York, according to a press release. The store at 152 Mercer Street follows the opening of the first flagship in Amsterdam in April, marking a new step in the brand's global expansion. In New York, the concept from the Amsterdam store has been adapted to fit the larger, partly subterranean space. The interior is also […]

Credits: Levi’s Denim specialist Levi’s Strauss & Co. has revealed it is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) “orchestration platform” intended to automate and simplify workflows throughout the business. The platform, made in partnership with Microsoft, revolves around a “super-agent” that integrates several AI-powered sub-agents deployed across IT, human resources, operations and other departments. Currently in development, with plans to rollout in early 2026, the […]

Intesified Darks at Alexandre Herchcovitch SS26 - Ready to Wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Key trends from the Première Vision FW26 whitepaper: 1. Innovation and Technology: Shifting Gears Amid global instability, unpredictability is the new normal. Nature-inspired innovation, spanning bio-fabrication, regenerative materials, and biotech, points toward a symbiotic, post-fossil future. Progress comes from the synergy between humans, machines, and algorithms, with A.I. enabling smarter […]

Arfan Sabir Credits: N Brown Group N Brown Group has appointed Arfan Sabir as its new trading and marketing director, a newly created role that unifies the company’s trading and marketing functions to strengthen its commercial focus and enhance the customer experience. With more than 25 years of experience transforming digital and omnichannel retailers, including senior ecommerce positions at Lego, Mothercare, Dreams, and most recently as vice president of e-commerce at Avnet, Sabir is […]

Smart Stitch thread by Resortecs. Credits: Resortecs Belgian innovator Resortecs has secured additional funding to scale its Smart Stitch and Smart Disassembly technology across Europe. The company announced in a statement that it has raised 6 million euros. Resortecs is known for its technologies in the textile and recycling industry that simplify the recycling of items. It has developed a soluble sewing thread and detachable rivets, similar to those used in jeans, which make it easier to […]

Designer Heron Preston. Credits: H&M. New York-based designer Heron Preston has reclaimed full ownership of his namesake brand and is preparing for what he calls a “brand renovation project”, building the foundations for a relaunch. Preston revealed his plans on Instagram, where he said he “fought hard” to reclaim the Heron Preston brand. “Through this journey, I learned that the only way to be happy in business is to be in control of your vision, fully,” he said. “Ownership […]

“Delphos” gown, Fortuny (Italian), Adèle Henriette Elisabeth Nigrin Fortuny and Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, 1920s. Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory, late 5th century BCE. Credits: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Frances J. Kiernan, 2005 (2005.328). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1907 (07.286.23). Artwork by Julie Wolfe. New York’s The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) has unveiled the concept of The Costume […]

Claire's Les Ateliers Gaite, Paris Credits: Riccardo Milani / Hans Lucas via AFP The Paris Commercial Court approved two partial takeover bids for the Claire's brand in France on Friday. The company was placed in administration at the end of July, lawyers for the staff representatives told AFP on Monday. The lawyers detailed that around 450 out of 830 employees will be taken on by two companies. The vast majority will be employed by costume jewellery retailer June, which has secured a ten-year […]

Kelly Bodnar Battles, ThredUp Credits: Business Wire ThredUp has appointed veteran finance executive Kelly Bodnar Battles to its board of directors, effective December 1, 2025, with Battles set to assume the role of audit committee chair. The move underscores the company’s effort to bolster financial governance as it accelerates its evolution into an AI-first resale marketplace. “Kelly’s experience in financial leadership and corporate governance, particularly at multiple high-growth, […]

Helen Kirkum sneakers Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight British footwear and accessories designer Helen Kirkum, who became known for her pioneering approach to sustainable footwear by creating bespoke shoes from old trainers, has announced she is closing her studio at the end of the year. In a social media post, Kirkum said: “After eight years, Helen Kirkum Studio is coming to a close at the end of the year. This is not an ending, it’s just the closing of this chapter. A chapter that has […]

Arc’teryx store in London Credits: Arc’teryx Arc’teryx is now expanding into Austria, opening its first store in Vienna. The Canadian outerwear brand is continuing to expand its store network in the German-speaking region through the launch of a dedicated retail space for its Austrian customers from next year, Arc'teryx announced on Monday. The exact location and opening date of the store in the capital are not yet known. The brand, which is part of the Finnish sporting goods group […]

Credits: Vinted Resale platform Vinted is reportedly eyeing an eight billion euro valuation ahead of a planned share sale potentially worth several hundred million euros. According to sources for the Financial Times (FT), the company is believed to be in preliminary discussions regarding the sale of existing shares in a transaction that could kick off next year. The media outlet noted that the talks were still in the early stages and no valuation has yet been set. Vinted declined to comment on […]

In Pictures GapStudio winter collection - debut menswear by Zac Posen Credits: Gap Zac Posen, the executive vice president and creative director of Gap, has unveiled his debut menswear collection for the retailer’s premium and elevated offering GapStudio for the festive season. The GapStudio winter collection has been designed to build on the foundation set by the brand’s autumn collection, evolving with a “richer, more celebratory mood,” with a holiday capsule that blends […]

Rupert Campbell, EVP and president of Heydude. Credits: Crocs. Footwear giant Crocs has promoted Rupert Campbell to the dual role of executive vice president and president of Heydude. Starting today, Campbell will join the group’s executive leadership team, reporting to Crocs CEO, Andrew Rees. Campbell first joined Crocs in March 2025, taking up the position of senior vice president, chief commercial officer for its Heydude label. Here, he has overseen and executed a global commercial […]

In Pictures Ben Sherman x Team GB for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Credits: Ben Sherman British brand Ben Sherman, owned by Marquee Brands, is returning as the official ceremony wear supplier of Team GB for the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, which kicks off on February 6, including a collaboration with Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley, who has become known for his knitting. Ben Sherman will be outfitting the Team GB delegation for the opening and […]

Collage by the author to illustrate the article. Credits: Alicia R. Sarmiento // FashionUnited. I have been living in Amsterdam for just over four years and, subjectively, I fully understand what it is about this city that attracts both talent and Spanish brands. Its manageable size, a life that moves between canals and bicycles, and the balance between tradition and modernity in one of the world's most international capitals are all part of its appeal. Its solid economy and constant tourism […]

Oxford Street, London. Credits: Unsplash. As UK retailers prepare for the Autumn Budget 2025, the fashion sector is bracing for what could be another round of partial, short-term measures rather than the sweeping reform it has long demanded. Business rates, widely regarded as one of the most structurally damaging costs for physical retail, remain at the centre of industry concerns. Jacqui Baker, partner and head of retail at RSM UK, summarises the mood across the high street: “The number […]

Vinted app. Credits: Vinted Vinted faces an investigation in France over allegations that some accounts on the second-hand clothes platform are being used to promote pornographic content, the government's child protection commissioner said. French news website L'Informé and other media reported last week how some users are posting advertisements for lingerie or swimwear to attract users to their profiles on adult-content sites such as OnlyFans. Their profiles also contain contact details […]

Aje SS26, Victoria Beckham SS26, Kronthaler Westwood SS26 & Christopher Esber SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Future Snoops’ material and textile expert Julia Skliarova has presented a detailed outlook on the material sourcing landscape for Fall/Winter 2026/27, framing the season around the industry’s accelerating structural shifts. According to Skliarova, regenerative strategies, circular material flows, agile sourcing models and the growing demand for adaptable, […]

Jesus Ramos Credits: LATAM Fashion Business School EIDM hosted the seventh edition of Fashion Week Latam (FWLATAM) 2025 on its Madrid campus in November. The event, held from 12 to 14 November, centred its main runway shows at Espacio Monbull Conde Duque and highlighted the theme of legacy and continuity in fashion. The 2025 edition recognised several influential figures from Latin American and Spanish fashion. Designer Custo Dalmau, marking 45 years of his brand Custo Barcelona, and the […]

In Pictures HiiClub within Flannels’ Leeds flagship store Credits: Flannels Luxury retailer Flannels, part of the Frasers Group, has opened a premium health and fitness club in collaboration with HiiClub within its Leeds Briggate flagship. In a statement, Flannels said the move is part of its strategy to “evolve the boundaries of physical retail,” by offering “an experiential, lifestyle-led environment,” which ties in with the growing influence of the premium active and […]

Maersk transport. Credits: Maersk. On Monday, Bangladesh signed a 30-year lease with Danish global shipping giant Maersk to manage a new container terminal in Chattogram (south-east), the country's largest port. Officials from the Chattogram Port Authority stated that APM Terminals, the Maersk subsidiary involved in the project, will invest approximately 550 million dollars over the next three years to develop the site. APM Terminals will then operate the terminal under the 30-year lease. […]

The Fila corner at Selfridges in London Credits: Courtesy of Fila Misto Holdings Corp. reported steady third-quarter results, with consolidated revenue rising 3.7 percent year-on-year to 1.088 trillion won and operating profit surging 41 percent to 132 billion won, driven by a turnaround in its Misto segment and continued momentum at Acushnet. The Misto division delivered 181 billion won in revenue, supported by Fila’s ongoing brand repositioning, strong reception to the new Echappe sneaker […]

La première collection Chanel par Matthieu Blazy (SS26). Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The annual State of Fashion report by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, has revealed that 46 percent of fashion executives expect industry conditions to worsen in 2026, an increase from 39 percent in last year’s report. The report, which reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will […]

Credits: Alibaba newsroom. Beijing - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Saturday denied to AFP an article in the Financial Times (FT) that accused it of assisting in Beijing's military operations against the US. Alibaba “provides technical support for the ‘operations’ of the Chinese army against US targets,” stated the report from the British newspaper published on Saturday morning, citing a White House memo. According to the same document claims that Alibaba transmits user data to […]