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Cynthia Erivo in Mulberry's Roxanne bag campaign. Credits: Mulberry. Christopher Kane’s debut for Mulberry will bring the British luxury house back to the London runway for the first time in years, as its turnaround strategy enters a new phase focused on brand desirability, ready-to-wear and British identity. The label will be returning to London Fashion Week for a show on September 20, where Kane is expected to unveil the first major expression of his vision in the form of a women’s […]

Emma Chamerlain in Stuart Weitzman's autumn 2025 campaign. Credits: Stuart Weitzman. Paying an influencer to create content does not necessarily give a fashion brand the right to reuse it. A brand may commission a short video for a product launch, then repurpose it for paid advertising, its website, an email campaign or an in-store screen. Months later, it may revive the content for a new colourway, even though the original permissions may not cover those later uses.

Julie Kegels ready-to-wear autumn/winter 2026 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Belgian fashion designer Julie Kegels has won the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers 2026, reports WWD. The prize was awarded on Friday during a ceremony at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. The main prize includes a cash prize of 400,000 euros, supplemented by a year of coaching from experts at the luxury group LVMH. Kegels launched her fashion label in 2024, shortly after graduating from the Royal […]

Cotton field. Credits: Cotton Incorporated Traceability is increasingly seen in the apparel industry not as a competitive advantage, but as a prerequisite for market access. This is the key message of the recently published annual report from Oeko-Tex. New legal requirements in the EU, US and Canada increasingly demand that companies can prove the origin of their products and raw materials, as well as their manufacturing processes. Companies that can document their supply chain from raw […]

John Henric store in London, for illustrative purposes Credits: John Henric John Henric has opened its first German store in Hamburg. The new shop in Hamburg's Hanseviertel district opened on Friday, CEO John Henric Ekström announced on LinkedIn. The store is located at Große Bleichen 30/36. A second store in Germany is being planned.

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion eased last week, giving back some of the previous week's gain, though the dip came against an unusually strong same-week last year rather than signalling a broad retreat. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales fell -1.67% from a demanding +6.00% base a year earlier, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker.

Pierre Cardin exhibition in the Palazzo Bragadin. Credits: F. Julienne Hundreds of style-setting creations from the late designer Pierre Cardin will fill his Venice palazzo later this month in a new museum celebrating the cutting-edge vision of fashion's futurist. A costume ball Thursday evening at Cardin's Venetian home of nearly 40 years, the Palazzo Bragadin, will help kick off the museum opening, scheduled for September 13. Cardin, the Italian-born French couturier who died in December […]

Shein package. Credits: Photo by FREDERIC PETRY / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Beijing urged France on Thursday to abandon its recently implemented law on ultra-fast fashion, lambasting the new measure targeting major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu as "clearly discriminatory".

Lululemon store in Athens Credits: Lululemon The slump in Lululemon shares following weak figures and a revenue and profit warning is also expected to weigh on the shares of Adidas and Puma on Friday.

Credits: Harvey Nichols The main trading company of British department store Harvey Nichols owed an estimated 270.5 million pounds to unsecured creditors when it entered administration last month, with creditors expected to recover only a fraction of the money owed, according to a report from administrators FTI Consulting filed with the UK's Companies House.

Berghaus 2023 Credits: Pentland Brands A cohort of British outdoor brands are set to join the upcoming edition of ISPO, a sports and outdoor lifestyle fair, which will be taking place in Amsterdam for the first time this November. A total of 11 brands will come together at the newly created OTS Village, which is being collectively organised by the Outdoor Industries Association (OIA), Outdoor Trade Show (OTS), ISPO and Raccoon Media Group. OIA and OTS will also host a central meeting and […]

Credit: HOKA HOKA, a division of Deckers Brands, has unveiled the Clifton UTL, a street-ready reinterpretation of one of its most iconic running silhouettes, in collaboration with New York-based entrepreneur and vintage curator Emma Rogue. The shoe is available from today on HOKA.com, in HOKA stores and at selected retail partners worldwide. A collaboration between performance and vintage Founder of the vintage stores ROGUE, Emma Rogue is known in the New York fashion scene for her analytical […]

Oysho store at 25 Rúa do Príncipe in Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain. Credits: Oysho. Madrid – Inditex remains steadfast in its commitment to Oysho, viewing it as a key potential driver for its next phase of growth. The company is boosting its presence in Spain with the opening of a new flagship store for the brand in Vigo. The store opened its doors to the public on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the heart of the Galician city, debuting the revamped image and new store concept for the group's […]

York, UK. Credits: Unsplash. UK retail footfall fell 1.7 percent year-on-year in August, according to the latest BRC-Sensormatic Footfall Monitor, with high streets continuing to record the sharpest decline.

Credits: Lectra Lectra announces the strengthening of its industrial alliance with Caron Technology, an Italian company founded in 1993 and specializing in preparation systems operating before the cutting process. This new milestone reflects the strength of a trusted relationship that has grown between the two companies over nearly two decades. Lectra, a catalyst for transformation in the fashion, furniture, and automotive industries, unites human expertise with cutting-edge industrial […]

Credits: Jade Moffett After a highly competitive selection process, MA Fashion Journalism and Editorial Direction student Jade Moffett completed the Condé Nast Fellowship at Tatler, gaining firsthand experience across editorial and digital publishing. In this reflection, she shares insights from working alongside industry professionals and contributing to content for one of the world's leading luxury lifestyle titles. I began my two-month work placement with Tatler magazine inside the Adelphi […]

Schuh Westfield White City store. Credits: Schuh. US footwear retailer Genesco Inc. (Genesco) announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 ended August 1, 2026, reporting a 3 percent decrease in net sales to 530 million dollars compared to 546 million dollars in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

Lululemon flagship in Tokyo Credits: Lululemon US activewear brand Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Lululemon) reported a 4 percent decrease in net revenue to 2.4 billion dollars for the second quarter of 2026, ending August 2, 2026. On a constant dollar basis, net revenue fell 5 percent.

Première Vision Paris September 2026 Credits: F. Julienne Report

Neelam Shami Rao, secretary of the Indian Ministry of Textiles Credits: Messe Frankfurt France Interview With the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), India has gained a significant tariff advantage to strengthen its presence in the European textile market. How does the country plan to transform its industry and offering to capitalise on this? FashionUnited spoke exclusively with Neelam Shami Rao, secretary of the Indian Ministry of Textiles, during her visit to the Texworld trade fair. India's […]

Acne Studios turns 30 with friends shot by Nan Goldin Credits: Acne Studios Acne Studios is marking its 30th anniversary with the launch of a new campaign that showcases the foundational material that it all started with: denim. Shot by American photographer Nan Goldin, marking the first collaboration between the two, the campaign showcases friends of the brand wearing current, archived, and re-edition denim styles across Acne Studios three decade history.  Acne Studios turns 30 with […]

Still from Victoria's Secret docuseries "Angels Among Us" Credits: Victoria's Secret Victoria’s Secret is facing scrutiny once more in regard to its supply-chain practices after New York City’s Commission on Human Rights issued a compliance notice concerning a local casting call for its upcoming “Angels Among Us” campaign.

Jeff Bezos à la soirée Vanity Fair des Oscars 2026 (98e cérémonie des Oscars). Credits: Photo by IMAGE PRESS AGENCY / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund have selected the inaugural recipients of the Next Thread Initiative Scholarship, a new funding program aimed at supporting fashion students working on sustainability and climate-related design challenges. The scholarship forms part of a $6.25 million, […]

In Pictures Moncler The Red Carpet - Vittoria Ceretti, 2025 Credits: Courtesy of Moncler Moncler is set to launch a new retrospective across the city of New York, culminating at Vanderbilt Hall at the Grand Central Terminal, in honor of its 15-plus-year cultural bond with the city as it opens its largest flagship store to date. Named ‘New York in Moncler,’ the retrospective runs from September 9th through to the 13th, coinciding with New York Fashion Week. The open-air exhibition […]

Credits: ASICS ASICS is proud to announce its partnership with the Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel, securing its position as the official apparel and footwear partner for the tournament’s milestone fifth edition, taking place September 6–13, 2026, at the iconic Roland-Garros stadium. Under the agreement, ASICS will outfit the tournament’s ballkids and animations’ staff, showcasing the brand’s advanced padel-specific footwear and apparel throughout the week-long competition. This […]

FW26 Credits: Arket Arket presents its autumn/winter 2026 campaign, “Noticing Everyday Beauty”, starring models Iselin Steiro and Badhiel Lony Nyang. The campaign revolves around the textures, colours and rhythms of the season, exploring a quieter way of observing details and everyday moments. Balance between energy and ease Captured by Dudi Hasson, Adrian Levander and Daphne Terrasson, the campaign reveals the design directions of the autumn and winter collections, which balance energy […]

FW26 Credits: BOGNER BOGNER has unveiled the theme for its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, "An Alpine Adventure – Into the White," setting the tone for a season built around freedom, movement and the energy of exploration. From untouched snow to the city The campaign draws on the contrast between fresh tracks through untouched snow and the dynamic pulse of the city, with BOGNER framing Winter 2026 through clear skies, crisp winter air and endless horizons. The brand describes the season as one […]

The Kering group headquarters at 40 rue de Sèvres, Paris. Credits: ©Eric Sander. Luxury group Kering is continuing to strengthen its centres of excellence with the appointment of Marilyne Trebus as its new product director, effective immediately this Tuesday, according to a report by WWD. In her new role, she will report to Carlo Mocci, chief client officer, who took up his position last May and joined the group's executive committee. Confirmed expertise in the luxury sector Marilyne Trebus […]

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group The potential sale of British online retailer Very Group is reportedly close to being scrapped after prospective buyers declined to meet the two billion pound asking price.

Credits: Calvin Klein Calvin Klein unveils the second chapter of its "Feel the Fit" denim campaign for autumn 2026 today, starring the acclaimed, Tony Award-nominated actress Sadie Sink. The campaign revolves around the confidence that comes from a pair of jeans that just fits right. Sadie brings her own style and fresh attitude to the iconic Calvin Klein jeans. "Denim has been a staple in my wardrobe my entire life, so this partnership with Calvin Klein felt very natural," said Sadie Sink. […]

American Eagle x Lamine Yamal Credits: AE In Pictures American Eagle is releasing its first product collaboration with Lamine Yamal on Thursday, six weeks after the Barcelona winger lifted the World Cup with Spain. American Eagle x Lamine Yamal Credits: AE The collection leans on the loose, streetwear-adjacent style Yamal favours away from the pitch, including baggy denim, cargo trousers, hooded denim jackets, oversized denim shirting and basics. Yamal, who described himself as still […]

A Victoria's Secret store Image: Victoria´s Secret US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. achieved significant growth in sales and earnings in the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. In light of this recent positive development, management raised its full-year forecast on Thursday.

Credits: Tessa Koops Brick and mortar retail has been under pressure for years. E-commerce gained ground on the very factors where the high street struggles to compete: convenience and reach. Consequently, shops in many city centres that relied on passing trade have quietly disappeared. However, a category of stores seems to be bucking this trend. These businesses do not compete on convenience but on something else entirely, offering a reason to visit that goes beyond mere necessity. Within […]

Lucyd Aero Credits: Innovative Eyewear US-based smart eyewear developer Innovative Eyewear Incorporated has announced significant business progress for the third quarter of 2026. The Miami-headquartered developer and manufacturer, known for brands such as Lucyd, Lucyd Armor, Reebok, Nautica and Eddie Bauer, recorded record commercial performance alongside a series of retail expansions and strategic technology alliances.

FW26 Credits: Lacoste Lacoste is releasing the Slam Break, the new standout model in its tennis-inspired sneaker line. Following the earlier launch of the Slam Break Premium, worn by tennis player Arthur Fils, the brand is building on its tennis court heritage and some sixty years of experience in footwear. From tennis court to atelier The accompanying campaign is set between the atelier and the tennis court, showcasing Lacoste's take on the sport's iconography by reshaping familiar codes. The […]

A Lands' End store Image: Lands' End Inc. US clothing retailer Lands’ End Inc. increased its revenue and returned to profitability in the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, according to an interim report published on Thursday.

Credits: Marc Cain On 2 September, Marc Cain invited selected guests to an exclusive event at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. Among the prominent guests were Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer, Renee Stewart, as well as influencers Lydia Millen and Kate Hutchins. Credits: Marc Cain Amid the idyllic Hampshire countryside, the brand celebrated its current collection theme, “Equestrian Grace”, staging it in an elegant setting inspired by equestrian sport. The hotel’s […]

Zegna SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Ermenegildo Zegna reported revenues of 987.3 million euros (1.15 billion dollars) in the first half, up 6 percent year-over-year and 9 percent on an organic basis. The direct-to-consumer channel drove the performance with a growth of 12 percent (+16 percent on an organic basis), accounting for 86 percent of the group's brand revenues. Meanwhile, the ongoing rationalisation of the wholesale channel across the three brands resulted in a 14.6 percent […]

The Boulevard, NI. Credits: Lotus Property. Crocs and Hollister are set to expand their physical retail presence in Ireland with two new stores at The Boulevard in Banbridge, marking a first for both brands in the region.

Credits: Teva Teva, a division of Deckers Brands, has launched Trailpeak, a high performance daily trail running shoe and the brand's first footwear developed in full collaboration with athletes from its Teva Bureau of Adventure (TBA). The shoe is now available at Teva.com, with a limited release at select US retailers. Built with input from ultrarunners TBA ultrarunners Erin Ton and Mike Wardian played a central role in the shoe's development, testing early prototypes and giving feedback […]

Credits: Lyle & Scott Lyle & Scott is expanding its Reactive product range for AW26, adding new knitwear and outerwear styles that respond to heat, UV light, water and low-light conditions. The Reactive Series draws on the brand's 152-year heritage as a springboard for design experimentation. Heat Reactive moves into knitwear Heat Reactive technology continues across outerwear, with the brand's shell jacket joined by a new quilted jacket and gilet. All three styles arrive in Washed […]

AllSaints unveils new brand identity under Aaron Esh. Credits: AllSaints. British fashion brand AllSaints has unveiled a new brand identity under the creative direction of London designer Aaron Esh, alongside the launch of its autumn/winter 2026 collection. The move is the first major creative expression of Esh, following his appointment as chief creative officer in October 2025. Esh oversees the brand’s design, campaigns, digital expression and overall brand tone across menswear and […]

Credits: Poundland / Pepco Group. Poundland’s owner Gordon Brothers has reportedly launched a formal sale process for the budget retailer and is accelerating the search ahead of the Christmas trading period, a report by Sky News has suggested.

Collaborative collection designed by Elie Saab for H&M, campaign image. Credits: H&M. Madrid – Continuing its high-profile collaboration strategy, a dynamic the Swedish fashion multinational pioneered, H&M has just announced the development of a collaborative capsule collection with haute couture designer Elie Saab. The collection will go on sale from October 22, 2026. Founded in Beirut in 1982 by designer Elie Saab, the creative and his fashion house has since solidified its […]

Watches of Switzerland store Credits: Watches of Switzerland UK-based retailer Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) has reiterated its full-year guidance for financial year 2027 following a period of consistent trading momentum in the 17 weeks to August 30, 2026.

Credits: FIRE In fashion, brand experience is everything. At least in B2C. In B2B, many brands still accept something very different: Portals that look like ERP extensions. Interfaces that feel like spreadsheets. Sales tools that prioritise transactions over presentation. And then we wonder why wholesale becomes purely functional. The truth is simple: B2B is not less emotional. It has simply been treated as less important. That is where the opportunity lies. The uncomfortable reality of most […]

Credit: Carhartt Workwear brand Carhartt releases the Iconic J140 Active Jac, crafted from its durable Firm Duck material. While some workwear styles fade after a few seasons, the Active Jac has become a classic since its 1975 debut. It is a trusted staple for generations of tradespeople. Over 50 years later, its distinctive design remains instantly recognisable. Key features include sturdy duck fabric, ample room for movement, protection against wind and cold, and a construction built for […]

Sports Direct Liverpool flagship on Church Street Credits: Sports Direct The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Sports Direct over the use of a recommended retail price (RRP), as the retailer's parent company Frasers Group continues to challenge the regulator’s approach to price comparisons.

Credits: GANT US heritage brand Gant has appointed British actor Theo James as its new global brand ambassador. The partnership launches with the brand's fall/winter 2026 campaign, photographed in Tribeca, New York City, and reflects what Gant describes as a shared appreciation for timeless style and its vision of American sportswear. James is known for roles in 'The White Lotus', 'The Gentlemen' and 'Divergent'. According to Gant, his understated personal style and appreciation for quality […]

Credits: Teva With its autumn/winter 2026 collection, Teva is expanding its range with functional footwear designed for diverse weather conditions and outdoor activities. The ReEmber, Grandview and Hurricane Trailsetter models are each distinguished by a combination of comfort, protection and grip. The growing interest in walking, hiking and other outdoor activities makes versatile footwear increasingly important. With this collection, Teva responds to this development with models suitable for […]

Whitby, UK. Credits: Unsplash. August footfall remained largely stable across UK retail destinations, with back-to-school shopping helping to offset impact from extreme weather throughout the month. Between August 2 and 30, footfall rose 1 percent year-on-year and 0.1 percent month-on-month, according to MRI Software.

Lee Jeans Credits: Courtesy of Lee Jeans US brand management company Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has named Shanghai Huizhong Technology (HiMaxx) as the operating partner for denim brand Lee across China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Credits: Courtesy of Filippo Moscati The two Italian icons unite to celebrate creativity, heritage, and the people behind the journey. One shapes steel into movement; the other transforms fabric into protection and expression: Napapijri and Moto Guzzi are proud to announce the beginning of a multifaceted collaboration that brings together two brands united by a shared passion for adventure. The core of the collaboration is a limited-edition capsule collection that translates the shared values […]

Zara store at 459 Gangnam-daero Avenue in Seoul, South Korea. Credits: Zara. Madrid – Following the opening of a new Massimo Dutti store just a few weeks ago, the first high street store in the country, Inditex is once again demonstrating the significant role it continues to assign to South Korea as a key market for its growth. This is marked by the inauguration of a new and spectacular flagship store for Zara, the group's main chain by turnover, in its capital, Seoul. The store also […]

Credits: Asics During Copenhagen Fashion Week, ASICS SportStyle, Zalando & Hero brought the ASICS Bloom Experienceto life at Nikolaj Kunsthal, creating an immersive space inspired by the rhythms of the female cycle and the idea of moving with your body, not against it. Rooted in ASICS' belief in the power of movement to uplift both body and mind, the activation builds on the brand's Sound Mind, Sound Body philosophy. Inspired by the insight that women have historically been encouraged to […]

Ulla Johnson London store. Credits: Ulla Johnson. New York-based womenswear brand Ulla Johnson has opened its first standalone retail destination outside the US at 150 Sloane Street in London.

Credits: EURATEX The introduction of the €3 customs duty on low-value imports marks an important milestone in Europe's efforts to address the challenges created by the rapid growth of ultra-fast-fashion imports. Together with the abolition of the €150 customs duty exemption, it demonstrates that policymakers are willing to act when market distortions become impossible to ignore. But this should be seen as a first step, not the final destination. Today, at Premiere Vision, the European […]

A Tommy Hilfiger store Image: Tommy Hilfiger US apparel group PVH Corporation reported an expected decline in revenue in the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. The company also slipped into the red due to high one-off charges. The results, published on Wednesday evening, gave management no reason to change its full-year forecast.

Credits: Farfetch FARFETCH, the global platform for luxury, presents its Autumn/Winter campaign, turning to Paris’s architecturally iconic apartment complex Le Périscope to explore the concept of liminal spaces and the transience of seasons. The campaign's looks contrast structured, architectural silhouettes with the relaxed warmth of retro knitwear, with earth tones dominating the visual story for Autumn/Winter. Featuring runway pieces from Miu Miu alongside retro knits from Ralph Lauren, […]

Richard Price Credits: N Brown UK fashion and homeware digital retail platform N Brown Group has appointed Richard Price as an independent non-executive director to strengthen its leadership expertise and support long-term growth strategies. Price brings more than 35 years of experience across the UK retail sector, with specialized expertise in fashion, clothing, and home sectors. He most recently served as managing director of clothing, home and beauty at Marks & Spencer (M&S), where […]

Gildan headquarters Credits: Gildan Activewear Inc. Canadian apparel manufacturer Gildan Activewear (Gildan) is under investigation for potential securities fraud following allegations of channel stuffing that led to a sharp decline in its share price.

Isadora Versiani and Nadia Svensson Credits: Dr. Martens British footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced two senior appointments to its global product leadership team. Isadora Versiani joins as global product design director from fashion brand Marc Jacobs, and Nadia Svensson joins as global merchandising and product director from Adidas. Both executives will take up their newly created roles in November 2026, joining the company leadership team. Reporting to chief brand officer Carla Murphy, […]

Marc Jacobs store Credits: Marc Jacobs US fashion group G-III Apparel Group (G-III) has reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 ended July 31, 2026 with net sales decrease of 10 percent to 554.1 million dollars.

Inga Skripka's Project, My Historical Grandma's Mode of Life Credits: by Rasa Baltrimaite Interview There are not many designers who invest a year of their time sourcing the right fabrics, but that's exactly what Inga Skripka did. A creator and founder of her eponymous line, she spent close to a year travelling across her home country of Lithuania looking for weavers. "I was looking for the footprints and initials of our folklore, remaining Lithuanian traditions," she says to FashionUnited in […]

Jatahy and Birman when they signed the company merger Credits: Azzas 2154 Following refuted speculation about disagreements between partners Alexandre Birman and Roberto Jatahy, the Brazilian conglomerate Azzas 2154 Group announced an agreement for a corporate reorganisation on September 2. The official statement confirms the separation of both companies.

Alo pushes into menswear and accessories with Joe Burrow campaign Credits: Alo Alo has reunited with NFL quarterback Joe Burrow for a second campaign, launching Wednesday, that leads with eyewear and men's staples. The fall 2026 campaign, shot at Milk Studios in Los Angeles by Tom Schirmacher, features Burrow in the new Alo Speed sunglasses alongside the Accolade ¼ zip pullover, Idol crewneck short sleeve and the Alo Runner. The Alo Voyage duffle also returns, a style the brand ties directly […]

Elizabeth Hurley for Joseph Ribkoff Credits: Joseph Ribkoff After nearly 70 years as a wholesale-driven Canadian womenswear house, Joseph Ribkoff is making its most significant strategic pivot to date: the brand has launched its first global direct-to-consumer (DTC) digital flagship, unveiled a renewed brand vision centered on “Elegance in Motion,” and named Elizabeth Hurley the face of its new global campaign.

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Interview FW26. Credits: Mustang This article is based on an independent editorial interview and was not created as part of a paid collaboration. How much of its past can a brand carry while remaining relevant for the future? For Mustang CEO Andreas Baur, finding the right balance is part of his daily leadership work. In an interview with FashionUnited, he discusses guiding the almost 70-year-old German denim brand through a period of change. Baur also talks about mastering the balancing […]

Dresses by Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger and Anna Sui Credits: Ebay Ebay is opening New York Fashion Week with Endless Runway: The Archive, a one-night retrospective and live auction of archival American fashion staged in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), the marketplace announced on Wednesday. The exhibition assembles more than 150 rare and archival garments by American designers, all sourced from Ebay, alongside pieces loaned directly by designers and […]

KidSuper x Béis Credits: Béis In Pictures Béis will release a nine-piece collaboration with KidSuper, the New York–based creative label founded by artist and designer Colm Dillane. The collection, which first appeared on the runway during KidSuper’s spring/summer 2027 show in Miami this past June, arrives on September 9. KidSuper x Béis Credits: Béis KidSuper x Béis Credits: Béis Modeled in Miami by Béis founder Shay Mitchell, the line introduces Béis’ first-ever […]

Adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams Virginia Watermoc Credits: Adidas In Pictures Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals are revisiting the brand’s outdoor archive with the new Virginia Watermoc, a technical everyday sneaker inspired by the early-2000s adidas Adventure Water Moc. Adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams Virginia Watermoc campaign Credits: Adidas The latest addition to the ongoing Adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams Virginia partnership, the Watermoc translates outdoor […]

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, September 2026 Credits: Messe Frankfurt France In Pictures Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, which runs from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at Paris-Le Bourget, is expanding its scope with new departments. These include Outdoor and Fashion Accessories. The trade show is also opening up to new sourcing destinations: Armenia; Kyrgyzstan; Uzbekistan; and Bulgaria. Within this new landscape, India emerges as a key player. As an established textile powerhouse, the […]

Ferrari Fashion School's premises Credits: Ferrari Fashion school Ferrari Fashion School, part of the Plena Education group, has formed an academic partnership with Teesside University, a UK public university recognised for its innovative approach to teaching. The collaboration allows students in Milan to pursue a bachelor of arts in fashion design, fashion styling and communication, and fashion business and digital marketing. It also offers a master of arts in fashion design and creative […]

Rikke Baumgarten (left) and Helle Hestehave at the Baum und Pferdgarten FW26 show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Danish womenswear label Baum und Pferdgarten has a new chief executive. Morten Linnet is taking on the role of chief executive officer (CEO) at the Copenhagen-based fashion house this month, the manager announced on the professional network LinkedIn on Tuesday. He succeeds Teis Werring Bruun, who stepped down from the position in January after nine years. Founders Rikke […]

Alan Buanne and Jenna Lyons for Vivaia's Re:Work campaign. Credits: Vivaia When Alan Buanne joined Vivaia as creative director in January, he brought a résumé built in the world of luxury footwear: training at Polimoda in Florence, senior roles at Nicholas Kirkwood and Bottega Veneta, and the launch of his own design-led label, Neous. Now, for fall/winter 2026, he is applying that same rigor to a comfort-first brand whose shoes retail between 129 and 249 dollars and counts podiatrists […]

Bella Hadid for Alo's pre-fall 2026 campaign Credits: Alo The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has rejected a non-use cancellation action brought by Alo Yoga against the Chinese trademark registrations for jewelry held by Alo jewelry CZ, s.r.o., the Prague-based jeweller announced on Tuesday.

Helly Hansen campaign. Credits: Helly Hansen Kontoor Brands, Inc. announced Helly Hansen's long-term growth strategy and 2030 financial targets on Wednesday, which Kontoor Brands will present at the Helly Hansen Investor Day. The plan is designed to scale Helly Hansen globally while significantly expanding its profitability through 2030, with a revenue target above 1.1 billion dollars — a compound annual growth rate of roughly 10 percent.

Spectre Credits: Schouw & Co. Danish industrial conglomerate Schouw & Co. has completed the acquisition of a 75 percent majority stake in Spectre, a family-owned specialised business-to-business (B2B) manufacturer of premium functional outdoor and sportswear apparel. The closing follows the initial agreement announced on July 2, 2026, after all regulatory approvals were obtained and standard closing conditions were fulfilled.

Marc Jacobs store Credits: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond US brand management firm WHP Global and US fashion company G-III Apparel Group (G-III) have completed the acquisition of American brand Marc Jacobs from French luxury conglomerate LVMH. Concurrently, WHP Global and G-III have formed a joint venture to co-own the Marc Jacobs intellectual property and accelerate the brand's global expansion.

Boss store Credits: Hugo Boss German premium brand Hugo Boss will terminate its share buyback program early following announcements from UK retail company Frasers Group that it intends to build a controlling stake of more than 50 percent in the business.

UNTUCKit storefront in New Orleans Credits: Randa American apparel and accessories supplier Randa Apparel & Accessories (Randa) has acquired the operations and brand of US-based menswear company Untuckit. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Barbie x Yoon Ahn Credits: Mattel Creations The new Barbie, a result of the collaboration between Mattel Creations and Yoon Ahn, creator of the brand Ambush, will be available from 4 September, 2026. Beyond being a collector's item, this edition illustrates Mattel's strategy to refresh Barbie's image and broaden the audience for its power brand. Yoon Ahn was a finalist for the 2017 LVMH Prize. She was appointed artistic director of Dior Homme jewellery by Kim Jones in 2018. Ahn is the […]

John Galliano Credits: Por cortesía de Zara. John Galliano's canceled retrospective is the latest entry in a long Met Gala record of controversies. And it likely won’t be the last. Created by Eleanor Lambert and Dorothy Shaver in 1948 as a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, the Met Gala has evolved from a midnight dinner with tickets at 50 dollars to a highly publicized celebrity gathering with individual tickets costing 75,000 dollars in 2025, as per CBS News. At first, the Costume […]

In Pictures Travis Kelce for Tommy Hilfiger's fall 2026 campaign. Credits: Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Hilfiger unveiled its fall 2026 campaign on Tuesday, marking the debut of Travis Kelce as its global brand ambassador, as announced in March. Kelce’s campaign, shot by photographer Lachlan Bailey and set at New York’s The Plaza Hotel, arrives a week before the start of the 2026 NFL season and puts the new partnership between the athlete and the PVH-owned label through its first test. […]

Credits: Itsperfect Itsperfect, the market leader for Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) software for the fashion industry in the Netherlands, with an established footprint across Germany, Belgium and the UK, is pleased to announce the launch of a strategic partnership with Armira, a leading European investment holding specialising in partnerships with entrepreneur-led and family-owned hidden champions with a long-term horizon. As a result of this collaboration, Itsperfect now seeks to […]

Credits: Texhibition Istanbul The 10th edition of Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair opens its doors at Istanbul Expo Center. From 9 to 11 September 2026, more than 500 exhibiting companies across five halls and 42,850 square metres present new-season collections, materials and technologies, bringing together Türkiye’s textile production strength with an increasingly international sourcing community. As one of the world’s established textile manufacturing countries, […]

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Image: Trademart A shop is no longer an island. In a retail market where consumers are increasingly conscious of where, how and from whom they buy, a good product offering is just the beginning. A strong narrative, a recognisable identity, a pleasant experience and, above all, a sense of belonging make all the difference today. Retailers who create genuine connections build not only trust and loyalty but also a community that is eager to return. This evolution is the focus of the second […]

Mytheresa new logo Credits: Mytheresa German luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa has unveiled a refreshed logo aimed at creating a unified, distinctive and elevated expression of the brand. The update reflects the company's curated vision across its womenswear, menswear, kidswear, fine jewelry and life categories.

Illustrative image.Credits: Pexels Europe's leading textile federations called on the European Commission on Tuesday to set at 10 euros per parcel the handling fee it plans to introduce on small parcels arriving largely from China, according to news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP).

Boden campaign image Credits: Boden UK-based fashion retailer JP Boden (Holdings) Limited Group, trading as Boden, has reported sales growth and increased profitability for the financial year ending December 27, 2025.

Victoria Beckham Fall Winter 2026, Ready to Wear at Paris Fashion Week (March 2026) Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Victoria Beckham Holdings Ltd reported an operating profit for the first time since it was created in 2008, the company announced on Monday. It rose 15 percent to 129.8 million pounds (175.7 million dollars) in the year to the end of December, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth. It also posted a pre-tax profit of 3.38 million pounds (about 4.5 […]

Image: Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH Mayors of five Bavarian cities are appealing to the state government to help save local branches of struggling department store chain Galeria from closure, according to German press agency dpa.

Lefties store in the Liverpool One shopping centre in Liverpool (UK). Credits: Lefties. Madrid – The opening of the first UK store for Lefties, Inditex's family fashion chain, has undoubtedly been among the top retail news stories of the last few days of August. The chain began its entry into this new market at the end of July. It aims to expand to three operational stores by the end of this year.

Un momento del summit di Mosca Credits: Brics+ Fashion summit media centre Fashion education is becoming increasingly diverse, with programmes spanning design, merchandising, styling, communication and other specialist areas across universities, art schools, technical colleges and community colleges. Fashionista’s 2026 Fashion Education Guide highlights the breadth of options now available to prospective students, reflecting an industry in which traditional fashion design is increasingly […]

Willy Chavarria’s “Vatísimo” collection for Zara, 2026 Credits: Zara. Inditex's French subsidiary generated a turnover of 1.91 billion euros for the financial year ending late January 2026 (+0.9 percent). This is a seemingly modest increase. However, it contrasts sharply with the overall decline in the French apparel sector.

Alberta Ferretti autumn/winter 26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Italian fashion group Aeffe, owner of Moschino and Alberta Ferretti, ended July with net debt of 112.61 million euros, barely moved from 112.37 million euros a month earlier, as it works to negotiate its way out of a financial crisis. Of that total, 96.37 million euros is short-term borrowing against 29.06 million euros of medium- to long-term debt and 12.82 million euros of cash, meaning more than three quarters of what the […]

Woolrich's Arctic parka Credits: Woolrich Woolrich is closing its Bologna office in Northern Italy, resulting in 78 redundancies. According to the local newspaper 'Il Resto del Carlino', the final day of operations for the historic company's Bologna headquarters was yesterday August 31. The company was acquired last December by the Turin-based group BasicNet, which has decided to relocate the brand's activities to the Piedmontese capital.

Illustrative image of the iconic hood ornament on a Rolls-Royce car. Credits: Photo by Jainath Ponnala on Unsplash. A project named "Prada Strada", a collaboration between Prada and Belgian designer Jonathan Riss, has ended in a legal dispute. The project was intended to customise a fleet of Rolls-Royce cars for a global event tour. The project, however, failed to launch and Riss has now brought Prada and three of its top executives into a contractual dispute worth over five million dollars.