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Diesel SS25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As we look ahead to update denim for the SS25 season, the intersections of handcrafting, expression, and sustainability are breathing new life into the beloved, and ever popular, staple. Especially in the case of washes and finishes, which remain consistent focal points of newness and interest. From new takes on distressing to deeply saturated indigo dyes, designers and suppliers are harnessing these emerging washes and finishes for denims, […]

H&M x Wicked collection Credits: H&M In Pictures The highly anticipated film adaptation of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ is arriving in cinemas on November 22 and like with other movies in recent years, such as ‘Barbie the Movie’ and ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, the film release is being celebrated with movie-inspired clothing, beauty and homeware collaborations. Brands like H&M, Béis, Cambridge Satchel, Target, Wella, Kipling, Bloomingdales, and Lush have […]

Levi Strauss & Co. Unveils Inaugural Climate Transition Plan to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Credits: Levi Strauss & Co. Denim and lifestyle brand Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has published its inaugural climate transition plan, which includes a roadmap for the company to reach both its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030 and its goal of being a Net Zero emissions company by 2050. Following in the footsteps of the H&M Group and […]

AFEW Rahul Mishra, Spring 2025 collection at Saks Credits: AFEW Rahul Mishra In Pictures Saks Fifth Avenue has been named as the exclusive retail partner for internationally acclaimed designer brands AFEW Rahul Mishra and AK|OK Anamika Khanna in the United States. AFEW Rahul Mishra, Spring 2025 Collection at Saks Credits: AFEW Rahul Mishra In line with Saks’ commitment to offering an exceptional and international selection of apparel, AFEW Rahul Mishra and AK|OK Anamika Khanna offer […]

M&S x Bella Freud collection Credits: M&S In Pictures London-based fashion designer Bella Freud, known for her playful handwritten slogans, has unveiled a collaboration with British retailer Marks and Spencer. The exclusive collection, launching in select M&S stores and online from today, October 17, features her witty take on fashion with a range of jumpers, women’s ready-to-wear and tailoring, as well as knitted accessories and slogan tote bags. Freud worked collaboratively […]

Max&Co. to introduce girls' line through Brave Kid collaboration Credits: Brave Kid, OTB Group Childrenswear prêt-à-porter and accessories retailer Brave Kid has partnered with Movopack to integrate reusable packaging in its online orders. Part of Italian conglomerate OTB Group, the partnership strengthens Brave Kid’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact while raising awareness among young consumers about circular practices. From October 17, Brave Kid's online customers will […]

Anisa Kumar chief executive officer of Narvar Credits: Narvar Narvar, the post-purchase intelligence platform provider, has named Anisa Kumar as its new chief executive officer to drive the “next phase of innovation and growth”. The move follows founder Amit Sharma's decision to shift from leading the day-to-day operations to a long-term advisory role. The company said that Kumar, who joined Narvar in November 2021 as chief customer officer, has more than two decades of senior experience […]

Hobbs AW24 campaign Credits: Hobbs Fashion retail group TFG London has announced it will open its largest store to date at Liverpool One, combining its brands Hobbs, Phase Eight, and Whistles, as well as homeware retailer Inside Story. The 12,000-square-foot multi-brand flagship store will open next spring in a gateway location on South John Street at Liverpool One. The opening will mark the return of all four brands to Liverpool and will be home to the quartet of TFG brands’ complete […]

Jacamo campaign imagery Credits: N Brown Bidco, a newly formed company owned and controlled by Joshua Alliance, will acquire fashion retailer N Brown for approximately 191 million pounds. The company has offered 40p per share in cash compared with N Brown’s closing price of 27p yesterday. The Alliance family already owns around 60 percent of N Brown’s total shares. Bidco said in a statement: “in light of N Brown's current shareholder structure and very low trading liquidity, and the […]

Credits: Lectra This groundbreaking digital platform accelerates fashion companies’ transition towards Industry 4.0 by transforming fashion production and making it more sustainable Lectra supports the digital transformation and the transition towards Industry 4.0 of fashion, automotive and furniture companies. The Group has announced the launch of Valia Fashion, its new intelligent digital platform designed for the fashion industry. It combines the power of artificial intelligence and […]

Willy Vanderperre for i-D Credits: Willy Vanderperre for i-D Bedford Media has announced the appointments of Jamie Reid as global creative director and Steff Yotka as global editorial director of i-D. In these newly created positions, the company said in a release, Reid and Yotka will work with i-D global editor-in-chief and chief brand officer Thom Bettridge to collectively steer the publication’s creative, editorial, and brand for i-D across digital and print channels to emerging […]

Camiel Fortgens. Credits: Reinier RVDA Designer Camiel Fortgens has won the Fashion Stipend ('Mode Stipendium') 2024 incentive prize of the Dutch Culture Fund (Cultuurfonds). The news was announced at the award ceremony on Tuesday evening. The Dutch designer received the prize at the cultural house ‘De Nieuwe Liefde’ in Amsterdam. Fortgens has not only received the title of winner, he also took home a sum of 50,000 euros. This will give him the opportunity to further develop himself […]

The Lucelia dress from Reformation made with cycora regenerated material Credits: Amberycycle Los Angeles-based sustainable fashion brand Reformation has partnered with material science innovator Ambercycle to introduce a collection featuring cycora, Ambercycle’s regenerated polyester. Marking the start of an ongoing collaboration, the partnership aligns with Reformation’s broader goal of becoming circular by 2030. "To us that means using as little virgin material as possible, creating as […]

FibreTrace scanner Credits: FibreTrace FibreTrace, a real-time verification solution for fiber integrity and traceability solutions, has announced its new partnering partnership with Thai Acrylic Fibre (TAF). Through this new partnership, TAF will integrate FibreTrace Technology into its acrylic fiber production. A leading global producer of acrylic fiber and part of the Aditya Birla Group, Thai Acrylic Fibre is a key player in the fiber manufacturing industry. By integrating FibreTrace […]

Holiday shoppers in Mall Credits: Unsplash 51 percent of UK and US adult shoppers prefer in-store shopping over online shopping, according to the latest insights from x-hoppers, an AI retail communication solutions provider. 62 percent of shoppers aged 55 and over were found to favor in-store shopping even more based on a survey conducted in September 2024 with market research firm Sago, which polled 2,000 adult shoppers across the United States and United Kingdom to examine modern shoppers’ […]

Large leather sample grown in a lab by Qorium Credits: Qorium Lab-grown leather innovator Qorium has taken a significant step towards the full-scale commercialization of lab-grown leather with its latest sample. The material measures 35 by 35 cm and was manufactured through the company’s recently scaled-up tissue bioreactor, demonstrating the viability of the company’s production process for large-scale commercialization. The production process uses a small sample of skin cells from a […]

Autone founders Credits: Autone London-based AI-powered inventory management platform Autone, which helps retailers predict demand, reduce waste and increase sales, has raised 17 million US dollars in Series A funding. The round was led by General Catalyst, alongside all existing investors from its seed round, including Speedinvest, YCombinator, Seedcamp, 2100VC, Motier, Financière Saint James, and business angels from LVMH, Sephora and Moncler. In a statement, Autone said the funds will be […]

In Pictures Burberry recreates gabardine outfit from Ernest Shackleton's polar expedition Credits: Burberry British heritage brand Burberry has recreated the gabardine outerwear worn by Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew during his 1914 polar expedition to support the National Geographic documentary ‘Endurance’. The documentary, directed by award-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewit, premiered at the BFI London Film Festival and tells Shackleton’s heroic […]

In Pictures Reformation Clare Waight Keller jewellery Credits: Reformation American sustainable fashion brand Reformation has launched its first jewellery collection created with former Chloé and Givenchy creative director Clare Waight Keller. The limit-edition vintage-inspired capsule jewellery collection draws inspiration from the roaring 20s and features earrings, bracelets, and necklaces all made with certified recycled 24-karat gold vermeil, 925 sterling silver, and semi-precious […]

Victoria's Secret runway show Credits: Spotlight Launchmetrics The much-anticipated return of Victoria's Secret to the runway, following a five-year hiatus, was met with both excitement and scrutiny. The lingerie giant, which had faced criticism for its outdated, “sexy-first” image during the #MeToo era, undertook a vigorous rebranding campaign, attempting to realign itself with modern sensibilities and more inclusive values. With the stakes higher than ever, the brand sought to recapture […]

Robert Talbott SS25 shirts Credits: Robert Talbott American heritage menswear brand Robert Talbott has named menswear veteran James Watson as its new senior vice president of brand development as part of its ongoing relaunch. Watson, who has more than two decades of experience in multi-channel retailing and a proven track record in luxury brand positioning, has been brought in to drive the brand’s evolution while building on its legacy. The menswear veteran had previously served as creative […]

Rhone is an Official Partner of the NBA Credits: Rhone Rhone, the performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness, has signed a multi-year global marketing partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). To kickstart the collaboration, Rhone has enlisted NBA Champion and five-time All-Star Kevin Love as a brand ambassador to launch a campaign designed to raise awareness around mental and physical wellbeing. The campaign launched this week to inspire viewers to […]

Beauty Townhouse x Kate Somerville collaboration Credits: Townhouse British luxury nail bar Townhouse, Europe’s fastest-growing beauty services brand with more than 40 locations in the UK and US, has unveiled a collaboration with skincare brand Kate Somerville. The collaboration will see the nail salon offering two limited-edition treatments that combine Townhouse’s signature nail artistry with Kate Somerville’s innovative skincare until November 18. This includes the Townhouse x […]

eBay Circular Fashion Fund Credits: Courtesy eBay Ebay has unveiled the global expansion of its Circular Fashion Fund (CFF), aiming to support fashion start-ups with circular business models. By the end of 2025, the e-commerce giant will have committed a total of 1.2 million dollars to foster innovation across markets including the UK, Germany, the US, and Australia. In an added incentive for the 2025 cohort, eBay Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, will award an additional 300,000 […]

Opinion Louis Vuitton Credits: LVMH A 5 percent decline in quarterly sales may not spell disaster for LVMH's annual revenue, but for a bellwether like this luxury giant, the stagnation in its fashion and accessories portfolio signals broader challenges for the entire industry. LVMH, long heralded for its ability to weather economic downturns and outpace its competitors, is now facing headwinds that go beyond mere sales figures. Historically, LVMH has bucked industry trends, driving […]

Beauty Creme of Nature chief brand officer Keke Palmer Credits: Creme of Nature Textured haircare brand Creme of Nature, part of the Revlon Consumer Products LLC, has named Emmy award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and television host Keke Palmer as its first-ever chief brand officer. The Black-founded and Black-led brand, which offers hair products for care, styling, and colour designed specifically for coily, curly, and wavy textured hair, is looking to Palmer to shape […]

Credits: JOOR Confirming its position as the fashion industry’s leading digital wholesale management ecosystem, JOOR has released its latest bi-annual fully shoppable women’s trend report, On Trend: Women’s Spring 2025. Collating insights from the runways of JOOR’s broad client base of luxury brands which showed their collections at the New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, JOOR has identified six key trends to be buying into for SS25: Pretty Pastels Sheer Elegance Bold […]

Credits: Blue Voyager While more radical steps need to be taken for the future of the World, Calik Denim continues to bring the latest innovations to the sector, always prioritizing the needs of fashion, its business partners and the end consumer. Envisionage, the new Collection of Calik Denim, has a global vision focused on future goals, which translates into responsible choices for the environment and global well-being. This vision is key for the upcoming era of innovation: collective values […]

Kinnevik Credits: Kinnevik Kinnevik’s net asset value of 37.4 billion Swedish krona or 132 Swedish krona per share declined by 1.9 billion Swedish krona or 5 percent in the third quarter and down 7 billion Swedish krona or 14 percent, when adjusting for the 6.4 billion Swedish krona extraordinary cash distribution "After seven years, the transformation to growth is completed. We enter the next phase of Kinnevik with a strong financial position, and with a growth-focused portfolio consisting […]

Lorenzo Serafini Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Aeffe has appointed Lorenzo Serafini as creative director of the Alberta Ferretti brand. Serafini, who joined the Aeffe Group in 2014 as creative director of the Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini brand, succeeds the fashion house's founder, Alberta Ferretti, who announced her retirement from the runway in September this year. "With the fashion world undergoing tremendous change, I strongly believe that Lorenzo has the creativity, strong […]

Daniel Geballe Credits: Levi Strauss Levi Strauss has elected Daniel Geballe to serve as a member of the board, effective April 26, 2025. Geballe would replace current member David Friedman, who is set to retire next year. The company said in a release that Geballe currently serves as a managing director at SJF Ventures, where he leads investments in early-stage companies creating positive social and environmental impacts. “It’s been a privilege working alongside Dan on the Levi Strauss […]

Adidas Flagships Store in Shanghai Credits: Adidas Adidas announced that the preliminary third quarter currency-neutral revenues increased 10 percent and in euro terms, revenues grew 7 percent to 6.438 billion euros. The company has increased its full-year guidance to reflect the better-than-expected performance during the quarter and the current brand momentum. Adidas now expects currency-neutral revenues to increase at a rate of around 10 percent in 2024 and operating profit is now expected […]

Salvatore Ferragamo store in Milan Credits: Salvatore Ferragamo In the third quarter, Salvatore Ferragamo’s revenues amounted to 221 million euros, down 7.2 percent at constant exchange and down 9.6 percent at current exchange rates penalised by a weak Asia Pacific market, secondary channel and wholesale environment. In the nine month period, revenues amounted to 744 million euros, down 9.8 percent at constant exchange rates and down 11.9 percent at current exchange rates. Considering […]

Jeff Abrams, founder of Rails Credits: Rails Interview The clothing and accessories brand Rails, which combines "American comfort with European sophistication", is celebrating its 15th anniversary. For FashionUnited, its founder Jeff Abrams talks about the evolution of his offering, the development of his retail network and his ambitions for a more sustainable fashion. At the beginning of the brand, why did you decide to launch with a hat? When I launched Rails, my goal was to create a line […]

Models who walked the most SS25 runways main image Credits: Models who walked the most SS25 runways/©Launchmetrics/spotlight The SS25 runway season saw several notable celebrity cameos, including Alexa Chung at Tory Burch and Miu Miu, Ella Emhoff at Coach, Kylie Jenner at Coperni and Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban and Hilary Swank at Mui Mui. Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban in Miu Miu SS25 Credits: Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban in Miu Miu SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Ella Emhoff in Coach SS25 […]

R|Elan Circular Design Challenge finalists Credits: Courtesy R|Elan Circular Design Challenge At the 6th edition of the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge, held during Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakmé Fashion Week in India, seven finalists showcased their extraordinary talents in sustainable fashion. This platform, in partnership with the United Nations, continues to highlight the creative forces shaping the future of eco-conscious fashion. Finalists included innovators from across the globe, […]

Teija, Autumn Winter 2024 Credits: Courtesy Teija Teija Eilola, founder of the luxury womenswear label Teija, has launched a new sub-line, TEIJA xx, blending playful design with the brand’s signature Nordic minimalism. The collection focuses on relaxed, gender-neutral daywear crafted from sustainable materials, adding a more casual and accessible twist to the brand’s established aesthetic. The line debuts at Fenwick Newcastle on October 26th with an interactive pop-up event, allowing […]

Shopify Holiday Report Credits: Shopify After a turbulent year for retail, Shopify's latest Holiday Retail Report brings welcome news for UK businesses. The UK is the only international market where consumers are expected to increase their spending significantly during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024. The report reveals a projected 21 percent rise in average spending per shopper, increasing from 131.67 pounds last year to 159.22 pounds. However, the research—based on a survey of 18,000 […]

Flagship store, París (France). Credits: Louis Vuitton. The French luxury goods group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) also suffered a decline in sales in the third quarter of the 2024 financial year. With its results published on Tuesday evening, the group fell short of market expectations. In the period from July to September, group sales amounted to just under 19.1 billion euros. This represented a decline of four percent compared to the same quarter last year. On an organic basis – […]

Reebok nutrition and performance supplements with Generation Joy Credits: Reebok Global sportswear brand Reebok is making moves in the wellness space with a new partnership with Generation Joy to launch a line of sports nutrition and performance supplements. The Reebok-branded supplements have been designed to cater to a “broad audience, from committed gym-goers to the wellness-obsessed and weekend warriors,” explains the sportswear brand, to simplify the customer experience with an easy […]

In Pictures R.M.Williams Marlow, UK store Credits: R.M.Williams Heritage Australian footwear, apparel and accessories business R.M.Williams is continuing its investing in the UK with a new store in Marlow, Buckinghamshire to boost international growth. The new store marks the brand’s first to open outside Australia since 2017 and is part of R.M.Williams’ expansion strategy targeting UK towns and cities “with a high concentration of consumers who value quality, craft, and timeless […]

Vestiaire Collective celebrating 15th anniversary Credits: Vestiaire Collective Luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a treasure hunt offering 250 items for just 15 pounds. The treasure hunt on its website has been designed to reward its loyal community and includes 15 “hidden gems” valued at 1,000 pounds each, including items by Fendi, Dior, Burberry, Chloe, Miu Miu, Gucci, Prada, Bottega Veneta, and Valentino. Fanny Moizant, president and […]

Angrakha kurta “Shikargah” from Tura Turi for the whole family. Credits: Tura Turi Children’s clothing is not only cute but often also funny, comfortable and puts the wearer in a good mood. No wonder then that the question arises ‘Why isn’t this available in adult sizes too?’ If you have had enough of drab adult clothes in the usual grey, black and blue tones, the three ‘happy brands’ that FashionUnited is featuring below will be for you. Added bonus: the clothes are available […]

Guess launches online clothing recycling programme ‘Guess Again’ Credits: Guess Fashion brand Guess has launched a new online clothing recycling programme for customers in the US in partnership with SuperCircle, the textile recycling platform powering consumer trade-in for brands and retailers. The ‘Guess Again’ initiative has been designed to complement the brand’s in-store customer recycling programme in the US and Canada in partnership with Homeboy Threads, a certified social […]

Asos Reclaimed Vintage x Outer Banks collection Credits: Asos Online fashion retailer Asos has launched the latest collection in collaboration with Netflix to celebrate the fourth season of its ‘Outer Banks’ series. The ‘Reclaimed Vintage x Outer Banks’ collection features seven mostly unisex pieces, including T-shirts and hoodies, inspired directly by the wardrobe of the characters in the show. The collection was created in collaboration with the show's costume designer Emmie Holmes […]

Coty facility in California, United States Credits: Arktura BV Coty’s first quarter sales grew approximately 4 to 5 percent LFL, below its prior estimated growth of 6 percent LFL. According to the preliminary trading report, factoring in the ongoing retailer caution and incrementally slower US market, the company now anticipates second quarter LFL sales to grow moderately, with some growth acceleration expected in the second half of the year. The company said that the combination of lower […]

Will Van Rensburg and Glen Wilkinson Credits: Footasylum Footasylum has announced the appointments of Will Van Rensburg as chief commercial officer and Glen Wilkinson as senior buying director. These appointments, the company said in a statement, follow the arrival of David Pujolar as CEO in March 2024. Since joining, Pujolar has realigned the organisation and strengthened its executive leadership team. Commenting on the new appointments, Pujolar said: “With this enhanced team in place, I am […]

Women's SS25 Trends. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. IN PICTURES With the women's spring/summer 2025 fashion weeks behind us, it's now time to take stock of the trends unveiled at the "Big Four". Between reiterations of already fashionable pieces and novelties inspired by the 18th century, the upcoming summer season continues the cycle of a fashion that never runs out of steam. 1920s From left to right: Moschino, Erdem, Fendi. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The 1920s […]

Interview Festival de Hyères 2024. Credits: F. Julienne As the 39th edition of the Hyères Festival drew to a close with Dolev Elron winning the Grand Prix from the Première Vision jury, FashionUnited set out to meet the former candidates of the contest, to find out what they have been up to since taking part, speaking to Laura Sonney, Christophe Lhote, Christoph Rumpf, Emma Bruschi, Normann Mabire Larguier and Igor Dieryck, all of whom were present at this year's edition. The […]

Dolev Elron denim twist Credits: Dolev Elron In the ever-changing landscape of fashion, the Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Fashion Accessories stands as a beacon of innovation and platform for emerging talent. This annual gathering on the French Riviera has become more than just a competition; it's a powerful launchpad that can kickstart the careers of young designers in the cut-throat competitive fashion industry. The festival's unique offer of mentorship, […]

The new LCI Barcelona campus. Credits: courtesy of LCI Education LCI Barcelona, a school specialising in art, design, communications, fashion and photography that forms a part of the Canadian LCI Education Group, is expanding to become LCI Education's main European hub with the inauguration of its new campus. Inaugurated last week, the campus will serve as the European hub for the LCI Education network. The school offers undergraduate, graduate and master degrees, as well as specialisation […]

River Island x Nephthys Christmas collection Credits: River Island In Pictures British fashion retailer River Island has launched a playful Christmas knitwear collection with London-based artist Nephthys Foster. The capsule River Island x Nephthys collection is inspired by Foster’s signature style of vibrant, bold and colourful artworks and features festive swearers in playful designs to “spark joy”. Capturing the nostalgia of childhood Christmases, the collection features nine […]

In Pictures Kathmandu’s Epiq SE, including Q-Cycle by Fulgar and Digital ID Technology Credits: Kathmandu New Zealand-based outdoor brand Kathmandu has unveiled a new puffer jacket crafted from recycled plastic waste, including end-of-life car tyres, as the B-Corp-certified company continues to offer sustainable options for consumers. The Epiq SE jacket is a special edition of Kathmandu’s heritage puffer jacket made in partnership with Fulgar, an international leader in man-made […]

Hyères Festival 2024. Credits: F. Julienne The Hyères Festival has unveiled the winners of this year’s awards. Here are the names to remember. The Fashion winners Première Vision Grand Jury Prize: Dolev Elron from Israel Public and City of Hyères Prize: Gaëlle Lang Halloo from France Mercedes-Benz Eco-Responsible Collection Prize: Logan GOFF from the US Atelier des Matières Prize: Romain Bichot from Belgium 19M Arts and Crafts Award: Romain Bichot from Belgium Special Jury Mention: […]

Sustainability Credits: GS1 Harriet Vocking and Fiona Robinson, former Eco-Age executives, have unveiled For.Tomorrow, a purpose-driven strategic communications agency. The consultancy made its debut during New York Climate Week, hosting an inaugural event at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge that spotlighted farmers at the forefront of the fashion supply chain. This launch comes at a critical juncture, as the industry grapples with widespread greenwashing and misinformation. Vocking, bringing over two […]

Hatch Collection Credits: Hatch Collection Go Global Retail, the investment platform acquiring and growing brands in the consumer sector, has completed its acquisition of American maternity brand Hatch Collection through its Janie and Jack Holdings, Inc. platform. The acquisition is the latest in Go Global's investments to enhance its portfolio and expand its reach into premium maternity fashion and lifestyle brands, following its purchase of children's fashion leader Janie and Jack, which it […]

Textiles Intelligence partners with the ASBCI to analyse the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fashion industry. Credits: ASBCI Textiles Intelligence is the official media partner of a forthcoming industry conference which will analyse the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) in the textiles and clothing industries. The conference is being hosted by the Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) and it will take place on October 16, […]

Mo White Credits: Courtesy Threads Styling In a strategic move to bolster its international presence, Threads Styling, the digital personal shopping and personalisation platform, has announced the appointment of Mo White as its new Chief Executive Officer. White, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the luxury goods, beauty, and retail sectors, brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Her track record includes serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Victoria Beckham and […]

Christian Siriano to headline Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Shane LaVancher British luxury cruise line Cunard has announced that New York-based fashion designer Christian Siriano will headline its Transatlantic Fashion Week in 2025. Cunard, described as having the “most glamorous ships at sea,” will be hosting its Transatlantic Fashion Week onboard the Queen Mary 2, sailing from New York to Southampton from October 31 to November 7, 2025. Siriano, who has dressed […]

Temu app Credits: Impt The Indonesian government appears to have taken steps to potentially restrict online marketplace Temu's presence in its region, asking Google and Apple to ban the app. While Temu is a relatively new e-commerce platform that has rapidly expanded its operations globally since its launch in 2022, initial scrutiny and criticism in various markets, particularly regarding data privacy concerns, has not prevented it from becoming a multi-billion dollar e-commerce giant, hot on […]

Beauty Michelle Peluso, CEO of Revlon Credits: Revlon Beauty brand Revlon has appointed former CVS Health chief customer and experience officer Michelle Peluso as its new chief executive officer to lead the company’s “next phase of growth”. Peluso, who oversaw the end-to-end consumer experience across all channels at CVS Health, will join Revlon on November 4 as CEO and will also join the company’s board of directors. Liz Smith, who has been serving as interim CEO and executive […]

Beauty Fenwick Newcastle beauty hall Credits: Fenwick Department store chain Fenwick has opened the UK's largest beauty hall outside of London in its Newcastle store, spanning 26,000 square feet and featuring more than 160 brands. The newly reimagined space aims to offer an innovative in-store shopping experience, featuring two new enlarged atriums, 56 foot of facade windows looking out onto Northumberland Street, over 1,600 square feet of terrazzo flooring, and a 50-foot-long fragrance […]

Alibaba Group Corporate Campus in Hangzhou, China Credits: Alibaba Group Chinese conglomerate Alibaba Group Holding's Lazada is eyeing Italian luxury houses such as Giorgio Armani and D&G, in a bid grow e-commerce sales to 100 billion dollars by 2030. Having premium European fashion and design brands in its portfolio would stave off other Asian competitors, reported Bloomberg. The company's executives recently convened in Milan with representatives from multiple Italian luxury houses, […]

Credits: TENCEL™ In recent years, the textile and fashion industry has seen a significant increase in sustainable textile innovations and solutions, largely driven by the elevating emphasis on sustainability and circularity among consumers, manufacturers, and retailers. To give an example – while cotton remains the most widely used natural fiber, new approaches are introduced to improve cotton production and use. One well-known contrivance is regenerated cotton, also known as recycled […]

MOS MOSH Gallery. Pre Autumn Winter 2025. Credits: MOS MOSH Introducing the Pre Autumn Winter 2025 collection from MOS MOSH Gallery. A celebration of the slow-changing season where it’s not quite summer and not yet autumn. Dropping in June/July 2025, this collection is all about versatility, offering pieces that bridge the gap between summer and autumn with ease. MOS MOSH Gallery. Pre Autumn Winter 2025. Credits: MOS MOSH Divided into three focused sections, the highlights feature a […]

Ger Wright Credits: Frasers Group Frasers Group has announced that Ger Wright will be leaving her role as managing director of sport on November 30, 2024 but will remain on the board as a non-executive director. The company said in a statement that since her appointment in 2022, Wright has made a significant contribution to the execution of the group's ‘Elevation Strategy’. The sport proposition evolved during her tenure with the introduction of running and outdoor concepts, the onboarding […]

Illustrative image of a display of t-shirts from Kamala Harris's presidential campaign (August 2024) in Los Angeles. Credits: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP Washington - US Vice President and Democratic White House hopeful Kamala Harris appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine Friday, with the style bible calling her a "candidate for our times." A cover shot by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz captured the 59-year-old in a chocolate-colored suit and a silk blouse, seated in an armchair. A long […]

StockX data centre Credits: StockX Nick Karrat will be joining online marketplace StockX as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). In his role, the company said in a release, he will be responsible for the oversight of StockX’s brand marketing, integrated marketing, performance marketing, creative and product marketing across the globe, and will drive the company’s overarching consumer-facing strategy. “Nick’s experience leading high-performing marketing teams in the e-commerce […]

REPORT Credits: Second-hand garment management centre. Moda. The second-hand fashion industry has emerged as a key player in the global circular economy, making a significant contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Europe and Africa and generating thousands of jobs, particularly for women. This was revealed in a report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by Humana People to People and Sympany+, which highlighted the economic and social impact of this emerging sector. The study, […]

Kim Jones. Credits: Courtesy of LVMH, photo Alasdair Mcllelan After four years, Kim Jones and Fendi are going their separate ways. This was announced by Fendi's parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in a statement on Friday. Jones worked as womenswear designer at the Italian fashion house. “Kim Jones made significant contributions to the brand's creative legacy, seamlessly integrating his modern and cross-cultural aesthetics with Fendi's historical heritage. Under his leadership, […]

Susan Fang, Assymetrical Flower Cluster Dress, Shanghai, 2023. Credits: Aad Hoogendoorn / Wereldmuseum Rotterdam. A new exhibition at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, in the south of the Netherlands, has put to question our preconceived notions of the term ‘Made in China’, aptly the name of the exhibition. This comes particularly in the face of globally renowned designers that are becoming ever-prominent on the fashion landscape, and therefore serve as the pillars of the exhibition, alongside […]

Jack & Jones store Credits: Bestseller India In 2023-24, Danish fashion firm Bestseller said that the company’s overall results were impacted by challenging conditions in the global fashion market. Despite this, the company managed to secure an improved EBIT and will continue to invest in transforming its business to adapt to new demands. During the year under review, top-line revenue fell by 4 percent to 35.6 billion Danish krone driven by decreasing online sales at both partners and […]

Members of the Association for Textile Waste Management. Credits: Met dank aan Mango The Spanish Association for the Management of Textile Waste, FEMP (Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces) and some of the largest fashion companies are joining forces to tackle textile waste ahead of the EU regulation for the Collective System of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles and footwear (SCRAP), which is expected to come into force in 2026. In a press release, they […]

Hugo Boss showroom located in Wolkenbogen, Düsseldorf. Credits: Hugo Boss The Hugo Boss Foundation has signed a partnership with the Grameena Vikas Kendram Society of Rural Development (GVK Society), an Indian grass-roots non-profit organisation with the mission to build regenerative, circular and socially inclusive agricultural value chains that optimise value for smallholder farmers and indigenous communities. This is the second long-term partnership of Hugo Boss Foundation, the statement […]

Anne-Laure Nicod Credits: Salomon Salomon has a new head of PR and Communications. The French sportswear company has appointed Anne-Laure Nicod as global PR & communications director , Salomon announced on Friday. In her new role, which she will be based at the company’s headquarters in Annecy, France, Nicod will lead Salomon’s global communications efforts. Nicod succeeds Tim Sweeney, who is leaving the brand after more than eight years. In her role, she will lead PR and social media […]

Shira Suveyke Snyder, Proenza Schouler CEO. Credits: Courtesy of Tasa Stratis of Proenza Schouler. Shira Suveyke Snyder will be the new chief executive officer (CEO) of American fashion brand Proenza Schouler, according to a press release to FashionUnited. As of Wednesday, October 16, the manager will succeed Kay Hong, who has held this position since 2018 and will remain on the board of directors. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Shira to Proenza Schouler. Shira is a world-class […]

Fabletics store. Credits: Fabletics / Gigasport Sportswear brand Fabletics is coming to Austria and will be available in regional retail stores for the first time from October, the company announced on Thursday. The California-based brand is entering the Austrian retail market with the sports retail company Gigasport. To kick off the new partnership between Fabletics and Gigasport, the Californian label's sportswear will be presented in two selected stores. In both Gigasport Graz and Brunn am […]

Credits: Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium. gif-logo developed by Studio Ultradeluxe. Fashion design and photographers: Claes Iversen © Peter Stigter, Erik Frenken © Erik Frenken, Mohamed Benchellal © Tim Verhallen, MAISON the FAUX © MAISON the FAUX, Bas Kosters © Peter Stigter On Tuesday October 15 2024 at 5:00 PM (17:00 CEST), the Cultuurfonds and the Dutch Fashion Foundation will announce the winner of the 13th edition of the Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium. This stipend consisting of a […]

Mulberry, Battersea Power Station Credits: Mulberry. Luxury label Mulberry has announced that its long-time non-executive director, Julie Gilhart, will not be seeking re-election at the next annual general meeting. As such, Gilhart, who has come to the end of her current term, has opted to stand down as a director following the conclusion of the meeting. In a regulatory filing, chairman of Mulberry, Chris Roberts, said: "On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Julie for her contribution […]

Unilever brands. Credits: Unilever. Unilever has announced the sale of its Russian business following mounting pressure on the cosmetics and personal care giant. The move was revealed in a statement from group’s CEO Hein Schumacher, who said that the subsidiary was offloaded to Arnest Group, a Russian manufacturer of perfume, cosmetics and household products. The sale will include all of Unilever’s business in Russia, as well as its four factories in the country and its business in […]

Credits: IAF In a unique collaboration, the International Apparel Federation (IAF), Alvanon Europe, Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) and Albstadt-Sigmaringen University have joined forces to organize 3D NEXT LVL 3.0 in Amsterdam, one of the major 3D digital industry events on the global calendar. This innovative two-day event, taking place on Thursday November 21st and Friday November 22nd will offer excellent industry networking and real-world insights into product and process innovations […]

Credits: Modefabriek. In the ever-changing landscape of fashion trade shows, it has seemingly become imperative to continuously adapt to the rapidly changing needs of buyers and brands, as already evidenced in recent mergers and evolving setups of international fairs. The same is to remain true for the upcoming trade show season, when it will be possible to see new faces for both Dutch fair Modefabriek and its German counterpart Seek. For Modefabriek, due to take place January 26 and 27, this […]

River Island store Credits: River Island Clothing brand River Island reported a full year pre-tax loss of 32.2 million pounds, while the total turnover for the year under review decreased 15.1 percent to 701.5 million pounds. The company said in a filing that the negative performance resulted in a reduction in gross profit to 46.7 million pounds and loss after tax was 24.4 million pounds. “2023 was a year of reset for the business. Product ranges have been re-focussed and a new leadership […]

Inditex CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras during a press conference at the group's headquarters in the Galician town of Arteixo (Spain). Credits: Inditex. Spanish fashion giant Inditex has announced the launch of a new venture capital as part of efforts to finance textile innovations and advance its own sustainability goals. The Zara parent company has assigned the management of the investment mechanism to venture capital firm Mundi Ventures, which is currently overseen by its founder Javier Santiso, […]



Several stakeholders of the Denim Deal 2.0 at Kingpins Amsterdam in April 2024. Image: Denim Deal / Nicolas Prophte
 Back in 2020, a global group of industry leaders came together to sign a 'Denim Deal' committed to closing the denim loop. Now, following the opening of a regional 'Germany Hub' in September 2024 - as part of efforts to establish an ecosystem associated to the Denim Deal 2.0 - a new location is set to also launch in France on October 16. Ambitions go beyond this, […]

Gerard Sweeney Credits: Quiz plc Omni-channel fashion brand Quiz has announced the departure of its chief financial officer and company secretary Gerard (Gerry) Sweeney, after more than eight years with the group. The company said that Sweeney will remain with the group until March 31, 2025. Commenting on Sweeney’s resignation, Sheraz Ramzan, the company’s chief executive officer, said in a statement: "On behalf of everyone at Quiz I would like to thank Gerry for his commitment and valued […]

Decathlon store Credits: Decathlon Decathlon Pulse, the sportswear brand's investment company, is investing in Unspun, a US fashion-tech company specialising in 3D weaving. This new partnership includes an investment and a multi-year purchase agreement until 2030. Its signing comes after the recent closing of Unspun's Series B fundraising, which amounted to 32 million dollars. “Decathlon has been a valuable partner from the beginning,” said Walden Lam, CEO and co-founder of Unspun, in a […]

Zalando headquarters Credits: Zalando After a good start to the autumn and winter season of 2024, the online retailer Zalando wants to step it up a gear. In day-to-day business, the group is aiming for more profit than previously communicated. Managers are also no longer expecting the worst for other key financial indicators. Co-CEO Robert Gentz ​​sees the company as well positioned to continue to grow. As the DAX group surprisingly announced shortly after the stock market closed in Berlin […]

Birkenstock store. Credits: Birkenstock On the anniversary of its botched stock market debut in the US, sandal manufacturer Birkenstock can now show a positive share price. Shares closed on Thursday at just under 50 US dollars. That is above the issue price of 46 US dollars - and above all significantly above the interim lows of around 36 US dollars. Birkenstock had already set the issue price in October 2023 rather conservatively in the middle of the previously set range of 44 to 49 US […]

Buckle store Credits: 42031454 © Boggy | Dreamstime.com Specialty apparel retailer Buckle’s comparable store sales decreased 4.3 percent in September, while total net sales decreased 2.5 percent to 100.6 million dollars. The company said in a release that on the men’s side of the business, total sales for the period decreased 5.5 percent. The men’s business represented approximately 52 percent of total sales for the month. Womenswear category sales decreased 1.5 percent, representing […]

Nike store in Singapore Credits: Nike Nike has appointed Tom Peddie as vice president, general manager of North America, succeeding Scott Uzzell, who has decided to leave the business. Peddie’s role will be effective October 21, 2024. “No one is more qualified to lead North America’s next stage of strategic growth, grounded in sport. Importantly, Tom’s outstanding relationships with our retailers and deep experience developing an integrated marketplace will be critical to accelerating […]

THG Credits: THG/Facebook THG reported third quarter revenue of 433.1 million pounds, down 0.6 percent. The company however witnessed continued growth in THG Beauty and THG Ingenuity, with improving trends in THG Nutrition during the quarter. The company said in a statement that it is demerging Ingenuity into an independent private company at an equity valuation of up to 100 million pounds. Commenting on the company’s trading update, Matthew Moulding, CEO of THG said: "Today we have […]

MFW SS25 Top Color combinations Credits: MFW SS25 Top Colour combinations©Launchmetrics/spotlight MFW SS25 designers played down the usual sexy looks in favor of something more demure but still ultra feminine. They pumped up the optimism with colour combinations that focused on dopamine shades of orange, pink and blue. On the other hand, perhaps with the ‘Corpcore’ trend in mind, neutral and darker tones like brown were also on display. ​​Blue + Versace Versace SS25 […]

Aritzia store Credits: Aritzia, Facebook Second quarter net revenue at Aritzia increased 15.3 percent to 615.7 million dollars, with comparable sales growth of 6.5 percent. United States net revenue increased 23.9 percent to 345.4 million dollars, retail net revenue increased 17.6 percent to 425.6 million dollars. "Our performance during the second quarter exceeded our expectations. Our top line was fueled by a 24 percent net revenue increase in the United States, which was driven by our […]

The finale of Justin XX x National Museum of History show, 'L'Histoire et la Couture'. Credits: Taipei Fashion Week. This edition of Taipei Fashion Week is set to continue its mission of “integrating global vision with local culture”, as evidenced by the season’s inclusion of international names and its emphasis on local emerging names. Spanning October 17 to October 21, the main event this year follows the concept ‘Taiwan Type Fashion Illustration’, which has been reflected in a […]

CCI Paris Île-de-France. Credits: CCI Paris Île-de-France Nicolas Salado has been appointed the new managing director of ISIPCA and La Fabrique, two schools within the fashion and luxury division of the chamber of commerce of Paris and the Île-de-France region (CCI Paris Île-de-France). Founded fifty years ago by Jean-Jacques Guerlain, ISIPCA is a leading institution in the perfume, cosmetics, and flavourings industry. La Fabrique provides training for careers in fashion and visual […]

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2024. Credits: Victoria's Secret. “We’ve read the comments and heard you,” a post on Victoria’s Secret Instagram page read back in May, announcing the return of the lingerie brand’s infamous fashion show. Hype surrounding the show has only seemed to heighten in the months leading up to it, particularly with the promise of a refreshed take on the event, which had previously been the centre of controversy. Its date, October 15, has come round quickly, […]

Perfect Moment's New York store, opening October. Credits: Perfect Moment High-performance, luxury ski wear and outerwear brand Perfect Moment has rolled out its US resale progam overseas to the UK, Italy, Germany and France. Named Perfect Second Moment, the resale program is designed to extend the lifecycle of the brand’s products while promoting the concept of a circular economy. “This global expansion represents another important milestone in the evolution of Perfect Second Moment, […]

British fashion designer Paul Smith poses during a photo session at the Picasso Museum in Paris in March, 2022. Credits: Stephane de Sakutin / AFP. British designer Paul Smith has announced the opening of a new art gallery in his brand’s flagship store in London, England. Officially opening its doors on October 10, the new Paul Smith Space is to become a permanent fixture in the basement of the designer’s store on 9 Albemarle Street in Mayfair. Further cementing the intersection between […]

Pre-Autumn 25 Collection Credits: Mos Mosh The MOS MOSH Pre Autumn 2025 collection embraces the season with transitional pieces you simply can't live without. As the world around us transforms with the changing seasons, it’s time to invest in those essential in-between-season pieces that keep you comfortable while allowing you to express your unique style amid the seasonal shift. Step confidently into the new season, wrapped in the possibilities that each day brings. Pre-Autumn 25 […]