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Street style at Pitti Uomo Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Pitti Uomo has always been considered the unofficial start of the menswear season, once again gathering the international fashion crowd in Florence. As a staple in the menswear calendar, the trade fair combines presentation and production like few other formats. It sets the stylistic tone for upcoming collections and street style discussions early in the year. The summer edition regularly brings its own challenges, as Florence in […]

The Hollister Collection at Target. Credits: Target. Hollister is venturing into the home and decor category as part of a collaborative collection with Target. The US lifestyle label has designed a line for college dorm rooms or bedrooms, marking an expansion beyond apparel alone to cater to evolving consumer needs. The first drop, set to launch June 28, includes nearly 60 pieces across men’s and women’s apparel and bedding, including twin/twin XL and full/queen comforters and sheets; […]

Sunflower “No Soundtrack” SS27 Runway Show during the current edition of Pitti Uomo in Florence. Credits: Sunflower Copenhagen-based menswear brand Sunflower presented its spring/summer 2027 collection at Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence on Wednesday. This marked the brand's first appearance at the Italian trade fair and its first fashion show outside of Denmark. The presentation also served as the inaugural Copenhagen Fashion Week Special Project at Pitti. The show introduced Sunflower's first […]

Every piece in the collection is made in Italy and crafted from fine, low-impact fabrics Credits: Peninsula Florence - Italian swimwear brand Peninsula presented its new father and son line at Pitti Uomo this week. The line extends the brand's offering to children for the first time. The brand was founded in Rome by Edoardo Pasolini in 2018. Last year it announced the entry of A. Moda spa into the project through a five-year exclusive worldwide licensing agreement. Italy confirmed as […]

The facade of the BHV Marais department store with Shein posters. Credits: F. Julienne. Madrid – Following the latest controversial reports regarding the physical space launched by Shein in Paris at the end of 2025, the popular online retail platform has sought to offer its own version of events. It aims to clarify how and in what context it will close its doors at the BHV department store in the Marais district of Paris. The new management of the historic BHV Marais department store has […]

Simone Heift Credits: The Kadewe Group Düsseldorf - Simone Heift is to become managing director of buying and merchandising at Peek & Cloppenburg. The designated buying director will take up her new position on September 1, the parent company JC New Retail AG announced on Thursday. In addition, the former chief merchandising officer of the KaDeWe Group will become a member of the board of directors of JC New Retail. Heift to take over buying responsibility for P&C Vienna and […]

11 Studios Credits: 11 Studios Swedish fashion professionals Caroline Gunterberg and Johan Avedal have launched 11 Studios, a new Stockholm-based fashion brand. The label debuted its first collection on June 11. Gunterberg spent nearly 12 years at H&M in a variety of roles, including Head of H&M Studios. Avedal previously worked as a creative director at H&M and held art director positions at Studio Bon and Condé Nast. In addition to being business partners, the founders are also […]

Credits: Lectra With summer just a few months away, the fashion industry is confirming a structural transformation that is already underway: the definitive shift towards ‘premiumization’. But what will be the key garments, the dominant trends, and how are prices evolving? Lectra – a leading provider of industrial technology solutions for the fashion market, has analyzed data from Retviews, its AI-powered solution specializing in competitive intelligence and automated benchmarking, to […]

Credits: Levi's During the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the denim brand's name was temporarily covered, in line with the international football governing body's clean stadium policy. All that remained was the batwing logo. Fans instantly recognised the brand, according to Levi's. FIFA's clean stadium policy dictates that any non-sponsor-related branding in match stadiums must be removed or covered. For Levi's Stadium, named after the San Francisco-based denim […]

Ugg AW24 campaign imagery featuring the Classic Ultra Mini. Credits: Ugg / Deckers Group. Deckers Outdoor Corp has lost a high-profile lawsuit against Quince over look-alike iterations of Uggs’ Australian shearling boots. A federal jury in California found that while Quince’s boots may have infringed on Deckers’ design patent, the patent itself was invalid due to functional, indefinite, and obvious design characteristics. Deckers had first sued Quince back in 2023 over allegations of […]

Credits: Decathlon Sportswear retail giant Decathlon is doubling down on its employee ownership model by introducing a new scheme that grants eligible employees 2,000 euros in free shares or asset incentives. Dubbed ‘The Decathlon Seed’, the initiative intends to “reflect the diversity of the group while maintaining a shared principle of fairness and value sharing”. The project allows staff to become “partners, co-owners, and co-responsible contributors to the company’s growth”, […]

Original Penguin unveils new accessible luxury brand direction for SS27 collection. Credits: Original Penguin. Original Penguin is venturing in a new direction. Under brand director Laura Colagrande, the US lifestyle brand is moving towards the accessible luxury sector for its spring/summer 2027 collection, which was unveiled for the first time at Pitti Uomo. At the Florentine menswear fair, the label is housed in both a showroom and outdoor deck, where a full range of its collections, from […]

Credits: TMU Toronto Metropolitan University is strengthening its position within the growing field of fashion studies through the expansion of the Fashion Studies Network, an academic initiative designed to connect researchers, students and cultural institutions across North America. Founded in 2023 and led jointly by TMU's School of Fashion and Parsons School of Design, the network was established to foster collaboration between fashion scholars, graduate students and industry practitioners […]

Credits: LVMH French luxury conglomerate LVMH celebrated a decade as a founding partner of VivaTech, Europe's technology and startups event, on June 17, marking the occasion with the launch of the LVMH DreamGallery and the announcement of its 2026 Innovation Award winners. Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, opened the event alongside Maurice Lévy, emeritus chairman of Publicis Group. Arnault addressed the significance of the decade-long partnership in a press release: "Technology only […]

Ije Nwokorie, Dr. Martens CEO. Credits: Dr. Martens The chief executive officer of Dr. Martens, Ije Nwokorie, has purchased around 85,600 pounds worth of shares in the footwear specialist, signalling a boost in confidence after the company reported a growth in profit for the fiscal year 2026. A London Stock Exchange filing showed Nwokorie had snapped up 112,500 ordinary shares at a price of 0.761 pence each. A separate form further revealed that Nwokorie and Giles Wilson, the company’s […]

Left On Friday opens summer pop-up in NYC Credits: Left On Friday Premium active swimwear brand Left On Friday has returned to New York City and opened a seasonal pop-up store once more. Located on 228 Mott Street, in the center of SoHo, the summer pop-up opening is in line with the brand’s strategic growth plan as it looks to capitalize on its peak selling season (May to August), which drives 55 percent of the brand’s annual revenue. The NYC pop-up, which runs alongside additional pop-ups […]

MarcMarcs. Credits: Sockshouse Every buyer knows the seasonal gamble. A bold trend piece either flies off the shelf or ends up on the markdown rail by July. Legwear plays a different game entirely, and it is one of the few games in retail where the odds favour the house. The category rarely makes the window, yet it may be the most dependable money in the building. The economics of predictability Basics are what category managers call NOOS: never out of stock. Unlike fashion items tied to a […]

Former International Woolmark Prize winner Michael Stewart of Standing Ground. Credits: Woolmark. Global wool authority Woolmark has launched applications for the next edition of its annual International Woolmark Prize, this time with expanded criteria. The platform is now opening up the initiative to designers who have garnered experience within established brands and organisations, alongside those who have built independent labels. Woolmark said the shift responds to the fashion sector’s […]

Credits: Columbia Sportswear Company/Business Wire Joe Vernachio, the former chief executive officer of Allbirds, has been named president of outdoor apparel and footwear brand Sorel. The appointment marks a return to Sorel’s parent firm Columbia Sportswear Company for Vernachio, who had previously served as president of the group’s Mountain Hardwear label between 2017 and 2021. Prior to this, Vernachio held various leadership positions within product, licensing and operations departments […]

Illustrative image. Toteme Ready to Wear Fall Winter 2026 Paris Fashion Week show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fashion brand Toteme, founded by Swedish couple Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, is expanding into menswear, with its first collection set to launch in August 2026. The brand announced this via an exclusive Puck.news feature written by fashion journalists Lauren Sherman and Malique Morris, shared by Toteme on its socials yesterday. According to Puck News, Swedish designer Alexander […]

Matalan logo displayed on a smartphone. Credits: Nikolas Kokovlis / NurPhoto via AFP. British retail giant Matalan has narrowed its annual losses and achieved a slight increase in total revenue for the full year, driven by its ongoing strategic transformation, improvements in its product ranges, and strong online performance. For the 53 weeks ended 28 February 2026, total statutory revenues rose by 0.2 percent to 987 million pounds, up from 985 million pounds in the previous fiscal year. This […]

Allbirds store Credits: Allbirds American Exchange Group (AEG) has announced a new partnership with WSG Brands in finalising the acquisition of Allbirds. The group, which revealed plans to acquire the US footwear brand in March, said it would split ownership and capabilities as part of the deal. While WSG will serve as a key operating and growth partner, AEG will oversee design and manufacturing of the brand’s footwear. The partnership forms part of AEG’s long-term strategy for Allbirds, […]

Credits: Bleckmann The EU’s Right to Repair (R2R) Directive promotes a fundamental shift toward waste reduction and consumer empowerment – and it’s approaching fast. Member states must transpose requirements into national legislation by July 31, 2026. For fashion and lifestyle brands, this regulatory evolution creates both compliance obligations and market opportunities, with garment repair increasingly a consumer priority. Understanding the scope of the R2R Directive is essential to […]

Burberry takes over One&Only Aesthesis resort on the Athenian Riviera for summer. Credits: Burberry British brand Burberry has launched a summer takeover at the One&Only Aesthesis resort on the Athenian Riviera in Greece, the brand said in a press release. The activation runs until 31 October 2026. According to the press release, the resort sits within a protected forest reserve and was a filming location in the mid-20th century. For the takeover, Burberry has reimagined its House […]

Credits: Bleckmann Killstar, an alternative clothing and lifestyle brand for those who want to explore their dark side, has selected Bleckmann – a specialist in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands – as its third-party logistics provider (3PL partner). All volumes from the United States (US) and the European Union have been transferred to Bleckmann. Initial contact took place in August 2025, after which the contract was signed in December, and all operations have been […]

SS27. Credits: Cup of Joe Denim is a summer staple, not just a cold-weather one. The real question for Spring/Summer 2027 is how light it can go, and how easily it styles. Cup of Joe answers by lightening up across the board. Linen, lightweight denim and striped fabrics lead the way, and the coordinated set steps forward as the season's commercial hero. The idea is straightforward: a contemporary collection built around new fits, innovative fabric choices and curated capsule combinations. […]

Credits: Surfer: Shama Beckford; Picture: Quiksilver At Copa Bay, outside of Kingston, Jamaica, life moves to the syncopated rhythm of the ocean. Quiksilver rider Elishama “Shama” Beckford pulls up to his local break, vibing to one of the most powerful voices of our times. Here, Bob Marley and surfing are everywhere, part of the same pulse that shapes life on the island. On June 17, Quiksilver and the Bob Marley family come together for a collection celebrating the culture that gave birth […]

Ecoalf store at number two Mejía Lequerica street in Madrid, Spain. Credits: Ecoalf. Spanish fashion and lifestyle brand Ecoalf, a pioneer in promoting circularity and the use of more sustainable materials and processes within the fashion industry, has reported its results for its latest fiscal year. The company, founded by Javier Goyeneche, completed the 2025 financial year with a positive net profit for the first time. According to information shared by the Spanish company's management, […]

Model Bella Hadid wears a “sprayed fabric dress” - Coperni SS23 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Paris Commercial Court ordered the opening of receivership proceedings for the company Coperni on June 11, 2026. The observation period will expire on December 11, 2026. The date for the suspension of payments was set for May 29, 2026. Creditors have a two-month period from the publication of the judgment in the BODACC to file their claims with the court-appointed administrator. […]

AI generated Digital Product Passport / DPP image. Credits: FashionUnited The Digital Product Passport (DPP), part of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), will create a standardised system for sharing comprehensive product data, from information about durability and recyclability to recycled content and environmental footprint. “It is emerging as one of the most transformative regulatory and business shifts the fashion industry has faced in decades,” agree […]

The headquarters Credits: Ovs spa Ovs spa reported net sales of 381 million euros in the first quarter, an increase of 7 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA jumped by 27 percent to 35.7 million euros. During the period, the EBITDA margin on sales grew from 7.9 percent to 9.4 percent. All major banners and brands performed excellently, with positive results in every product segment, the management explained in a note. Womenswear collections continue to see double-digit […]

​​ Andreas Baur Credits: Mustang CEO interview Mustang returns to Pitti Uomo. Following its debut in January, the German denim brand now aims to establish concrete partnerships and drive its international expansion. In an interview, CEO Andreas Baur discusses wholesale strategy, product development and his goals for 2026. You exhibited at Pitti Uomo for the first time in January and are now returning. What are your expectations for the trade fair? Our first participation in January was […]

Zara flagship store at The Grove, Los Ángeles. Credits: Zara. Amsterdam — Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend but an active force reshaping the European retail value chain. A collaborative report 'Rewiring retail in Europe: The AI imperative' published by European retail association EuroCommerce and global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company last week, reveals that end-to-end AI transformation could unlock between 240 billion euros and 320 billion euros in […]

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) Credits: Chris Roberts Fashion students at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) are bringing personal stories and cultural traditions to the forefront of their work after earning multiple nominations and shortlist placements at Graduate Fashion Week 2026. Among the emerging designers selected for the Graduate Fashion Week Collective Show are Raven, originally from Hong Kong, and Safiya, from Kazakhstan, whose […]

In Pictures Exclusive capsule collection by Charles de Vilmorin x Bourrienne Paris X Credits: Charles de Vilmorin x Bourrienne Paris X Paris - It is an unexpected yet natural union of two seemingly opposite worlds. A shared commitment to excellence brings them together. On one hand, there is Bourrienne Paris X, the Parisian authority on the white shirt and a guardian of savoir-faire inherited from the Directoire period, known for its impeccable cuts and fine materials. On the other hand, […]

Naf Naf store in Paris. Credits: RICCARDO MILANI / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP. Saint-Malo, France - The Beaumanoir group announced on Wednesday the integration of the Naf Naf brand into La Halle stores. This reorganisation follows the acquisition of the Naf Naf and Jennyfer brands, finalised in summer 2025. Through this move, the group is accelerating its multi-brand strategy in the lifestyle market and aims to target a broader customer base. Previously available through its own stores, […]

Image: Pexels/Pixabay Frankfurt - Card and smartphone are replacing notes and coins. Consumers in Germany made their daily purchases more frequently without cash last year, a representative study by the Bundesbank has revealed. Cash was still by far the most used payment method in Germany in 2025, but for the first time since the central bank's initial analysis in 2008, cashless payment methods have taken the overall lead. “The trend towards cashless payments is continuing,” said […]

The S.Oliver Group headquarters in Rottendorf Image: S.Oliver Group Rottendorf - S.Oliver Group announced on Tuesday the formation of a new joint venture with the Bischofswerda, Saxony-based retail company Private Textiles Holding GmbH (PTH Group). The new joint venture, Brand Collective GmbH, will be responsible for “the takeover, continuation and strategic repositioning” of retail spaces previously operated by Catches, a multi-brand concept owned by the PTH Group. “Specifically, […]

Credits: Arts University Plymouth Heather Martin, the course leader for the BA Fashion Design program at Arts University Plymouth, outlines the program's philosophy, which targets ambitious and independent-minded students seeking to innovate in a rapidly evolving industry. The curriculum focuses on empowering students to build confidence and amplify their unique creative perspectives, ensuring they are prepared for diverse careers ranging from fashion design and pattern cutting to trend […]

Credits: Vogue YouTube Fashion designer Tory Burch offers an intimate look inside her Paris apartment, showcasing a design philosophy rooted in the principle that a home should feel "collected, not decorated." Embracing this curated aesthetic, Burch demonstrates how she seamlessly blends antique history with contemporary flair to create a space that feels deeply personal, authentic, and timeless. The apartment’s transformation from a blank canvas into a bespoke sanctuary was a collaborative […]

Shopping in the city is going out of fashion. Credits: Generated with Google Gemini Amsterdam - Following the rise of e-commerce and social commerce, the emergence of agentic commerce is placing further pressure on brick and mortar stores. This is according to a new market analysis by ING Group. Agentic commerce helps consumers shop via autonomous AI agents that independently select and purchase products for the online consumer. Within the fashion sector, the technology is highly suitable for […]

Keiron Birch, director of womenswear design at Primark Credits: Primark Value fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has appointed Keiron Birch as director of womenswear design to shape the future creative direction for the retailer’s collections. In this newly created role, Birch, who has more than 20 years of experience in fashion, will lead Primark’s womenswear design teams across fashion, footwear and accessories, shaping the creative direction for all womenswear collections and […]

Gen Z shoppers Credits: Pexel by Vitaly Gariev Paris – French consumers set another record for new textile purchases in 2025, buying 3.6 billion items, or 10 million per day, the eco-organisation Refashion announced in a press release on Wednesday. Consumers purchased an average of 43 items of clothing per person in 2025, one more than in 2024. They also bought four pairs of shoes and 12 new household linen items. This was revealed by the organisation commissioned by the state to manage […]

France, Paris, February 6, 2024, an IKKS store. Credits: MAGALI COHEN Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Paris - IKKS's new owner, Santiago Cucci, is projecting "double-digit growth" by 2027 for the once-struggling fashion company. The plan includes re-establishing a presence in Spain, taking over ten additional stores, rehiring previously redundant employees, and an investment of 17 million euros. "We have changed everything," said Santiago Cucci, the current president of the holding company […]

Bianca Saunders portrait Credits: Photographed by Steve Harnacke The annual BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, which awards one British-based designer a 150,000-pound grant and mentorship, has been awarded to London-based Bianca Saunders, who is widely praised for reinterpreting traditional codes of menswear through a diasporic lens. The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund is part of the BFC Foundation’s collective of prizes and programmes designed to support “the development of commercially […]

Hush SS26 campaign Credits: Hush Women’s fashion and lifestyle brand Hush has named Sally-Anne Newson to lead its brand, creative and digital functions as chief customer officer. Newson joins Hush from British fashion brand Reiss, where she served as chief customer officer for six years. She brings more than two decades of e-commerce and fashion retail leadership experience, spanning both start-up and large-scale brands, and has held roles at The Very Group and Asos Australia. In her new […]

Credits: Jimmy Choo British luxury brand Jimmy Choo has unveiled the Jelly Drop 50, a reinterpretation of its classic jelly sandal, the brand announced in a press release. The style is crafted from translucent TPU using moulding techniques and features criss-cross straps. It is available in three shades: amber; light lagoon blue; and silver glitter, which the brand states are inspired by light and water. Credits: Jimmy Choo The sandal is set on Jimmy Choo's sculptural 50-millimetre Drop […]

StockX reopens NYC store as first permanent store in the US Credits: StockX StockX has reopened its New York City retail location, marking the global resale marketplace's first permanent store in the United States. Located at 237 Lafayette Street in SoHo, the store offers customers a “curated in-person shopping experience,” featuring close to 300 products for immediate sale, including deadstock sneakers, apparel, accessories, and collectibles at market price.  In addition, the store also […]

John Lewis Glasgow Credits: John Lewis Department store John Lewis has announced that it will be investing 50 million pounds across five of its stores this year as part of its long-term programme to transform and elevate all 36 of its stores “into retail destinations for customers to discover, explore, and enjoy”. This latest round of investment will see Glasgow, Cambridge, Leicester, Reading and Liverpool receiving funds to refurbish the stores into environments “that meets customers’ […]

Credits: Emporio Armani Italian fashion label Emporio Armani has introduced a new accessories range named '1981', taking its title from the year the brand was founded, with the line built around archive research and a recurring origami-inspired design signature. The collection centres on a micro-print sourced from the brand's archives, reinterpreted as the defining motif across the range. Emporio Armani says in a press release that the bags are designed to move between different moments of the […]

The HumanFab facility where the research will be conducted. Credits: Asics Japanese sportswear brand Asics is opening the Asics Institute of Sport Science Europe. The move aims to further strengthen its European research and development capabilities, according to a press release. Insights gathered by the institute will be used to develop new products. The brand stated that Europe is home to many professional athletes. Having its own research base in the region will allow Asics to “work more […]

Textile design Credits: Arts University Plymouth Arts University Plymouth has unveiled its 2026 Ones to Watch selection, highlighting graduating students whose final projects demonstrate the breadth of creative talent emerging from this year's Graduate Shows. The chosen graduates span disciplines including fashion, textiles, photography, illustration, interiors, games, film, fine art and costume production. The annual showcase celebrates students who are already gaining industry recognition […]

Credits: ESCE A new master's research project at ESCE International Business School in France is exploring how collaborations between luxury brands and hip-hop culture are reshaping perceptions of legitimacy, authenticity, and representation among young people from working-class and underserved urban communities. Conducted by graduate students Ines Djamil and Chloé Allert as part of their Master's degree in Communication, Luxury and Prestige Marketing, the study investigates the growing […]

In-depth A standalone Slowlove store in the Moraleja Green shopping centre in Alcobendas, Madrid (Spain). Credits: Tendam. Madrid – Alongside the presentation of its 2025 financial results, for the fiscal year running from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, Tendam's chairman and chief executive officer, Jaume Miquel, has outlined the key points of the company's new Strategic Plan. He also detailed the terms and objectives for its execution. The company is accelerating this process […]

Credits: King Louie With its vintage-inspired DNA, recognisable prints and focus on sustainability, King Louie builds on what made the brand great. FashionUnited spoke with Nadia Seghrouchni, international sales manager wholesale, and Diane van Ieperen, senior marketing communications specialist. King Louie has its roots in Amsterdam's Noordermarkt, where founders Ann Berlips and George Cramer sold their finest vintage finds in the 1980s. This love for vintage grew into an independent, […]

Vince European flagship on Marylebone High Street, London Credits: Vince The US global retail platform Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE) has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026. Net sales for the company increased 10.5 percent to 64.04 million dollars compared to 57.93 million dollars in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The year-over-year (YoY) growth was driven by a 15.6 percent increase in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) segment, which reached 31.97 million dollars. […]

Reitmans store Credits: Facebook/Reitmans Canadian specialty apparel retailer Reitmans (Canada) Limited [RCL] has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026, revealing progress in narrowing its net loss amid an ongoing strategic transformation. Net revenues for the Montreal-based company grew 0.8% to 160.1 million Canadian dollars during the quarter, compared with 158.9 million Canadian dollars for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025. This growth was achieved […]

Credits: A fish named Fred For the spring/summer 2027 collection, A fish named Fred takes its retail partners on a journey to the Caribbean islands. With the theme 'Colours of the Caribbean', the brand focuses on colour, freedom and the relaxed atmosphere of island life. An SS27 collection that works well both on holiday and in the city. Caribbean inspiration The inspiration for SS27 is found in tropical landscapes, vintage cars, cocktails, music and the sea. This world is translated into bold […]

Pitti Uomo 110 Credits: AKAstudio-collective Pitti Uomo dived gracefully into the new season on Tuesday. For its 110th edition, the Italian menswear trade fair is themed around “the pool”, taking a momentary dip into cool waters amid summer temperatures before the industry's problems resurface. Italian menswear generated a turnover of 11.2 billion euros in 2025. This represents a 2.2 percent decrease compared to the previous year, according to a study published on Monday by the Italian […]

Credits: Hugo Boss The Boss Open 2026 transformed Stuttgart into a magnet for star power, with Boss once again serving bold style and performance as title sponsor of the prestigious ATP 250 tournament. Across one week on the renowned grass courts of Tennis Club Weissenhof, the event united world-class tennis, an outstanding roster of guests, and a curated blend of fashion, culture, and entertainment. Credits: Hugo Boss This year’s tournament was defined as much by the action on court […]

Credits: Urs Konstantin Rouette Artificial intelligence is transforming the fashion industry faster than many expected. What was once seen primarily as a creative sector is increasingly becoming a data driven industry. For companies, the focus is on speed, cost control and better decision making. For employees, the picture is different: new opportunities, new expectations and the risk of being left behind. The labour market in the apparel industry will not simply become smaller or larger […]

Lace detail at Chanel autumn/winter 2026, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - Lace is once again prominent in fashion, lending a sense of craftsmanship and delicacy to collections. This traditional fabric is now even being recycled to create unique pieces, worn by stars such as Beyoncé and Rosalía. The resurgence of lace is a key trend this year, as predicted by Pinterest Business based on millions of user searches. It is also reflected on the catwalks, from the […]

Pronovias Group's central services offices in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona (Spain). Credits: Pronovias Group. Madrid – Following the acquisition of Pronovias by British investment group Cap Capital via a pre-pack administration deal, the bridal fashion company has just announced the appointment of economist Luis Müller Heiberg as its new chief financial officer. Müller is leaving his roles as a lecturer, independent auditor and consultant, which he has held since stepping down as chief […]

Lavish Alice creative director Michael Egerton, and managing director Blue Wilson Credits: Lavish Alice Contemporary womenswear brand Lavish Alice, part of the KCR Group alongside Club L London, is looking to accelerate global expansion with the appointment of Blue Wilson as managing director and Michael Egerton as creative director to “transform the fashion-forward brand”. Described as a “pivotal new chapter in the brand’s evolution,” Wilson and Egerton have been brought on ahead of […]

Rhoback website Credits: Rhoback The new Champion Athlete Managing Partner (CHAMP) investment fund, a joint partnership launched in April 2026 between L Catterton, Patricof Co and more than 250 athletes, has announced a strategic investment in Rhoback, an American active lifestyle apparel brand. The move marks CHAMP’s first partnership and will see the fund joining forces with Rhoback as a strategic partner to help accelerate the brand's next phase of growth, working alongside the company's […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion’s thought-provoking Source Debates stage will return for the July 2026 edition with a programme designed to tackle some of the biggest questions facing the fashion industry today. Taking place from 7–9 July at Excel London, the interactive stage will bring together industry experts, buyers, manufacturers and thought leaders to explore the challenges, contradictions and opportunities shaping the future of fashion sourcing and production. Returning […]

Debenhams campaign Credits: Debenhams Group Debenhams Group, the British retail group formerly known as Boohoo Group, has announced that the year to February 28, 2026, was “a year of significant and successful transformation” for all its brands, but especially PrettyLittleThing, which returned to profit. In its audited results, Debenhams posted adjusted EBITDA of 53.3 million pounds for the year, up 35 percent year-on-year, adding that every brand it owns, Boohoo, BoohooMan, […]

Shein display at BHV Marais to celebrate its opening Credits: F. Julienne SGM, co-founded by Frédéric Merlin, announced on Tuesday that it is selling the business of BHV Marais to the Parisian department store's “management team”. The team has decided to “end” the controversial partnership with Shein, calling it a “strategic mistake”. Société des grands magasins (SGM), which has operated BHV Marais since 2023, has accepted the proposal led by Karl-Stéphane Cottendin. Cottendin […]

Marks & Spencer store in Bristol's Cabot Circus. Credits: Marks & Spencer. British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has named John Hunt as its new chief digital and technology officer. In a statement on LinkedIn, M&S said that Hunt, who brings more than 30 years of experience in retail, leading digital and technology teams across large-scale businesses in South Africa and Australia, will join the retailer this summer. Hunt is an experienced chief information officer and […]

Ralph Lauren to open store in Saint-Tropez. Credits: Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren will open its newest store and Ralph’s Coffee truck in July 2026 in the heart of iconic seaside destination Saint-Tropez, France, on Place des Lices. Blending Ralph Lauren’stimelessness with the vibrant spirit of the French Riviera, the store will feature Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label, and men’s, women’s and children’s Polo Ralph Lauren, alongside a selection of Ralph Lauren Home products. Designed […]

Sunnei autumn/winter 2026 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Sunnei srl is in liquidation. The brand's name is a play on the Italian mispronunciation of 'sunny', as the founders decided to satirise the use of English in other languages. The first hearing to examine the statement of liabilities has been set for September 16, 2026. The ruling of May 14, 2026, states that the debtor is "notified that they may request to be heard and may intervene in the aforementioned hearing, to also be heard on […]

Roots Credits: Roots via Facebook Canadian lifestyle brand Roots reported that Q1 sales, for the period ended May 2, rose to 6.5 percent to 42.6 million Canadian dollars, while it continues its review of strategic alternatives, including the possible sale of the company. Sales growth in Q1 was driven by both its direct-to-consumer (DTC) and wholesale businesses, with DTC sales, which include stores and e-commerce, increasing by 3.3 percent to 35.8 million Canadian dollars, while comparable […]

Exterior of Tendam's headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Credits: Tendam. Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Tendam, the parent company of chains such as Cortefiel, Women'secret and Springfield, reported its results for its latest 2025 fiscal year this Tuesday morning. The period ended on February 28, with the group achieving further growth in revenue and profits. These results will serve as a foundation to accelerate its expansion and consolidation plans starting from 2026. Tendam has now […]

"Fashioners of the World" show. Credits: IED Barcelona. The Istituto Europeo di Design hosted the presentation of its fashion graduates' collections in Barcelona yesterday. The show brought together industry professionals and specialised press at the historic Palau Reial de Pedralbes venue, as part of the Italian institution's 60th anniversary celebrations. The 22nd edition of the presentation, titled “Fashioners of the World”, showcased 25 collections from final-year students of IED […]

SS27. Credits: Marc Cain Airy, light and technologically pioneering: the summer capsule collection redefines knitwear. It embodies a modern femininity characterised by softness and refined knit craftsmanship. Combined with flowing fabrics and delicate lace, it creates a modern, feminine look for the warm season. An innovative highlight of the collection is the openwork knit in a romantic look. An exquisite mohair blend yarn is mixed tone-on-tone with a technical yarn that wraps around the […]

Isabel Coixet best fashion film award 2026. Credits: IED Barcelona via YouTube. The 'Fashioners of the World 2026' graduation event by IED Barcelona, held at the end of each academic year, is a key showcase of emerging talent for industry professionals. This edition highlighted the value of the audiovisual format with the Best Fashion Film x Isabel Coixet award, which was presented to designer Carla Àvila for her work “La intimidad como performance”. The jury was composed of industry […]

Kohl's store Credits: Kohl's Corporation American department store chain Kohl’s has named Elliott Rodgers as its new chief operating officer to support the Milwaukee-based retailer’s ongoing strategic turnaround, which is looking to stabilise its market position amid changing consumer habits. Rodgers brings more than two decades of “strong cross-functional leadership experience,” and will be responsible for Kohl's enterprise operations, including its nearly 1,200 stores, global supply […]

Sree Sreedhararaj, chief product and technology officer at Stitch Fix Credits: Stitch Fix San Francisco-based online personal styling service Stitch Fix have appointed Sree Sreedhararaj as its new chief product and technology officer. Sreedhararaj joins from IPSY, the beauty membership platform, where he served as chief technology officer, and will lead Stitch Fix’s technology, product, data science, security and IT teams. He brings a “deep expertise in personalisation, AI and digital […]

Francesco Merlino, founder & CEO of Vegea with leather rolls Credits: Vegea Interview A decade after its founding in Milan, Italy, Vegea, the bio-material company, has not only survived but thrived. Winner of the 2017 H&M Foundation Global Change Award, the company leveraged its grant and mentorship to industrialize the production of GrapeSkin, a  grape-skin-based leather alternative derived from the by-products of winemaking (skins, seeds, and stalks). Matching traditional leather in […]

Uniting Industry Fair | Castilla y León Fashion Show Credits: Uniting Fashion Castile and León - CEOE Castile and León The Spanish region of Castilla y León is continuing efforts to strengthen its textile and fashion industry through the third year of its "Uniendo Moda Castilla y León" initiative, a program designed to support business growth, talent development, and industry visibility. According to project organisers, the region's textile and fashion sector generates more than 185 […]

Naba, Nuova accademia di belle arti, collabora con Freitag Credits: Naba As the fashion and luxury industries face a growing shortage of skilled artisans, Italian fashion schools are increasingly positioning craftsmanship at the centre of their educational programmes. A recent analysis by nss magazine highlights how institutions including Accademia Costume & Moda, NABA and IUAD are combining traditional techniques such as moulage, draping, weaving and textile manipulation with emerging […]

Undercover Resort27 collection. Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Two Japanese fashion brands are joining forces. Human Made Corporation is acquiring 100 percent of the shares of Undercover Co. Ltd., according to various media outlets including Hypebeast. The deal will make Undercover a subsidiary of Human Made from the first quarter of the 2028 financial year. The two companies are no strangers to each other. Human Made founder Nigo has been friends with Undercover founder Jun Takahashi for […]

Unisport introduces Zoai: Probably the World's first AI Nike football boot expert. Credits: Unisport Unisport, the football retailer founded in Copenhagen with over 30 years of boot expertise, today announces the launch of Zoai: a first-of-its-kind AI powered creator and Nike boot expert, available now online. With the biggest tournament of the year officially underway, millions of players and fans are looking for guidance on which Nike boots to wear. Zoai is Unisport's answer: a […]

SS27. Credit: GAS The spring/summer 2027 collection by GAS is a journey through diverse summer destinations, each with its own identity, aesthetic and attitude. The season builds a coherent narrative that evolves with each delivery, from the essential, refined approach of Saint-Malo to the free-spirited, sunny energy of Ibiza. Denim remains the central, connecting element of the wardrobe. The collection's key strength is its made in Italy denim. This selection reconnects GAS with its most […]

Credits: IAF The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has launched its Manifesto for Smart, Productive and Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing, developed through the work of the IAF Business Innovation Committee (BIC). The Manifesto argues that the apparel industry’s greatest losses occur not primarily in manufacturing cost, but in systemic inefficiency — including overproduction, excess inventory, markdown cycles, lost capital and operational friction across supply chains. As the […]

Ugg Credits: Ugg With the rise of social media and increasingly online lifestyles, products are constantly scrutinised in public, and brands rely heavily on influencers to shape perception. Independent designers are struggling to take action against large fashion retailers that may be copying designs from smaller businesses. At the same time, shifting economic pressures have normalised the purchase of “dupes,” removing much of the stigma that once surrounded imitation goods. As consumers […]

Credit: Julian Daynov Interview The Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair is just around the corner, bringing with it the first insights for spring/summer 2027. Trend expert Julian Daynov explains what will shape the upcoming menswear season. He covers everything from new silhouettes and materials to the colour palette, and addresses how brick and mortar retail can regain relevance in uncertain times. Cultural and social influences for spring/summer 2027 We live in a time of permanent acceleration, […]

Jeff Bezos at the Vanity Fair Oscars party 2026 (98th Academy Awards). Credits: Photo by IMAGE PRESS AGENCY / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP Paris - American businessman and executive Jeff Bezos, founder of the giant Amazon, will attend the VivaTech trade show in Paris on Wednesday, organisers announced. VivaTech is an annual technology and innovation conference held in Paris and is regarded as the largest tech event in Europe. “An emblematic figure of the global technological revolution and […]

An illustrative image of a Patek Philippe watch. Credits: Chris Lutke via Unsplash. Zurich - Patek Philippe announced on Monday the death of its former president, Philippe Stern. He represented the third generation at the helm of the prestigious, family-owned Swiss watchmaker. The father of the current president, Stern served as president of the company from 1993 to 2009. He “passed away on June 14, 2026, in his 88th year,” the company stated in a press release. The grandson of Charles […]

FARFETCH x Dolce & Gabbana. Credits: Dolce & Gabbana FARFETCH, the leading global platform for luxury, has announced the latest drop of the Dolce & Gabbana Carretto Collection, including an exclusive beachwear capsule. This beachwear selection, available exclusively on FARFETCH, brings the vibrant, sun-drenched spirit of Sicily directly to fashion lovers around the world. Doralice Belli, Head of Merchandising at FARFETCH, said: “This capsule is a definitive nod to bold, […]

Isaac Mizrahi creative director at large at Target Credits: Target American retailer Target, known for its budget-friendly prices, has named fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi as its first-ever creative director at large, designed to elevate the retailer’s position “as a destination for great design at an exceptional value”. In a statement, the big box retailer said that in the newly created role, Mizrahi will serve as a creative adviser to Target’s internal design team, while also […]

Summer 2026. Credits: Lilly Pulitzer Lilly Pulitzer is pleased to unveil its Summer 2026 campaign, captured at the iconic Coral Sands Inn & Cottages on Harbour Island, Bahamas—a destination celebrated for its pastel architecture, storied heritage, and world-renowned pink sand beaches. The setting provides a natural extension of the brand’s vibrant point of view, offering a backdrop that feels both transportive and unmistakably Lilly. Set against the beachfront charm and relaxed […]

Laura du Rusquec, chief executive officer of Khy Credits: Khy Khy, the fashion label founded by Kylie Jenner, has named former Ganni executive Laura du Rusquec as its new chief executive officer. Rusquec, who is based in Los Angeles, brings nearly 20 years of luxury and fashion experience to the direct-to-consumer brand, including leading and growing fashion and luxury brands, with expertise spanning brand building, retail, digital, merchandising and international expansion. Prior to joining […]

Marks & Spencer store Credits: Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer's head of operations for M&S.com, Simon Wood, has announced his departure from the business after 25 years. Wood, who announced his departure on LinkedIn, said that after more than 25 years at the retailer, “the time has come to move on”. He joined M&S in October 2000 as e-commerce product manager, and over the next two decades, he held roles, including head of web operations and director of M&S.com, […]

Credits: London College of Fashion A student- and alumni-led initiative at London College of Fashion is highlighting the role fashion education can play in building community, cultural exchange, and long-term professional networks among international students. “Re-Seed Asia: The Future of East Asian Fashion & Cultural Exchange” will take place on 23 June at University of the Arts London’s East Bank campus in Stratford, London. Led by Dr. Min-Ji Seo, the project has received support […]

OLYMP COO Johann Trischberger. Image: OLYMP "Responsibility is only a value when it is lived up to." With this central quote from Mark Bezner, owner and CEO of OLYMP Bezner KG, the company, internationally renowned for high-quality menswear, is launching its new communication on corporate responsibility and sustainability. In the future, OLYMP will label each product with its individual sustainability features. The fashion brand will focus exclusively on recognised seals and certifications […]

Riz Ahmed Credits: YouTube Riz Ahmed is an Oscar and Emmy-winning actor, director, writer, and musician. After studying at Oxford and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he gained recognition in The Road to Guantanamo. His notable credits include Four Lions, The Night Of, and Sound of Metal, the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination. Recent projects include Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, Aneil Karia’s Hamlet, and Alejandro Iñárritu’s DIGGER. Ahmed founded […]

Credits: Hoka® UK retail conglomerate Frasers Group plc has announced an unsolicited all-cash on-market takeover offer to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares in Australian performance and lifestyle footwear retailer Accent Group Limited that it does not already own. The offer is set at 0.65 Australian dollars per share, valuing the remaining 77.10 percent stake in the business at approximately 316 million Australian dollars, which is equivalent to 166 million pounds. The offer attaches no […]

Credits: Zandra Rhodes at the New Designers awards ceremony 2025 © Mark Cocksedge For over 40 years, New Designers has championed emerging creative talent, providing a vital platform for more than 2,500 graduates annually to present their visionary ideas to industry professionals and the public. The 2026 edition marks an exciting new chapter, uniting graduates from across the UK in a single, cohesive showcase taking place over one-week - a move from the previous two-week format, with design […]

Modern Ambition Toronto store rendering Credits: Modern Ambition Emerging menswear brand Modern Ambition, part of fashion company Mondetta Canada, Inc., has announced plans to accelerate its growth across Canada with new retail locations slated for Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, alongside a “significant investment” in a first-of-its-kind luxury mobile showroom. In a statement, Modern Ambition, which is establishing itself within the premium and luxury menswear market, said the next phase […]