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SS27 Looks by Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Lyst’s Q3 2026 Index was led by Prada, but three emerging names stood out further down the report: Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen. Based in London, New York and Copenhagen respectively, the three labels share an approach rooted in craft, vintage references and deadstock materials. Lyst named them the quarter’s brands moving fast, as a sign of growing shopper interest in designers with a clear […]

Credits: Lacoste French fashion brand Lacoste, part of the MF Brands Group, returns as an official partner for the 40th edition of the Rolex Paris Masters from October 31 to November 8, 2026. For the tournament, the company presents a 2026 collection that combines on-court performance apparel with a lifestyle line. Lacoste has been an official partner of the Rolex Paris Masters, the final Masters 1000 tournament of the season, for two years. The brand uses the partnership to underscore its […]

UK cycling and triathlon retailer Sigma Sports has appointed Oli Lawson as chief executive officer. Lawson announced the appointment on LinkedIn. “I’m very proud to share that I’ve taken on the role of CEO at Sigma Sports,” Lawson wrote. He has been involved with the company for the past six years. The appointment comes as the retailer prepares for a new website and what Lawson called “a marketplace transformation.” “With a new website and a marketplace transformation on the […]

Vanson Leathers x Lucky Brand collaboration Credits: Lucky Brand In Pictures Lucky Brand has teamed up with motorcycle leather specialist Vanson Leathers on a collaboration combining leather outerwear, graphic apparel and fleece. The collection brings together Lucky Brand’s denim heritage and lived-in Americana with Vanson’s motorcycle roots and bench-made leather craftsmanship, reimagining familiar staples for everyday wear. Vanson Leathers x Lucky Brand collaboration Credits: Lucky […]

Balenciaga. Credits: Adam Peter Johnson French luxury house Balenciaga, part of the Kering group, has launched a skiwear collection. The line is presented in a dedicated campaign photographed by Adam Peter Johnson, which focuses on the pieces' versatility for both indoor and outdoor wear. The images place the collection in distinctly Parisian interiors, where snow falls surreally inside the rooms. Balenciaga. Credits: Adam Peter Johnson The range centres on material innovation, […]

COS store at Select Citywalk, New Delhi Credits: COS COS has launched its own e-commerce site in India and is now also selling through the fashion platform Nykaa Fashion. It is the first time shoppers across the country can buy the brand online.

H&M collaborates with artist MLMA for installation in Seongsu store Credits: H&M H&M has announced the eight finalists for the H&M Design Award 2026, alongside the international jury that will select the winner of the emerging talent competition. The finalists each receive 10,000 euros to support the next step in their careers, H&M announced on Wednesday. They were selected from bachelor’s and master’s programmes at more than 70 fashion schools worldwide. The winner […]

Carlos Nazario Credits: Wonderland Wonderland has appointed stylist and fashion director Carlos Nazario as editor-in-chief. Nazario will oversee the publication across digital and print, starting with the spring 2027 edition, set for release in March 2027. The appointment is the first editorship named under Alastair McKimm, chief creative officer of Visual Talent Group, Wonderland’s parent company. “When it came to appointing an Editor in Chief for Wonderland, the immediate choice was […]

A The North Face store Image: The North Face US apparel group VF Corporation (VF Corp) exceeded its own expectations in the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. In light of the latest figures, the parent company of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland confirmed its full-year guidance on Wednesday.

Credits: The North Face US outdoor brand The North Face, part of VF Corporation, has introduced two new versions of its Nuptse jacket, the Summit Nuptse and the Pertex Reversible Nuptse. The launch comes as the brand marks six decades of making apparel and equipment for explorers. Both styles keep the jacket’s familiar silhouette while adding newer performance materials and technical details. According to the brand, the collection is designed for use in alpine environments as well as in the […]

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The runway for Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2022 show, in front of the Eiffel Tower. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) unveils the dates for its Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week calendars for 2028 and 2029. Year 2028 Menswear autumn/winter 2028/2029: from Tuesday, January 18 to Sunday, January 23, 2028 Haute Couture spring/summer 2028: from Monday, January 24 to Thursday, January 27, 2028 Womenswear AW28/29: from Monday, […]

Credits: Cup of Joe Blue jeans are a wardrobe classic, and for good reason. Black denim deserves a place right alongside them, because few pieces change the mood of a look as easily. Denim brand Cup of Joe offers black jeans across its men's and women's collections, from slim and straight fits to wide legs, showing how one colour can work in many directions. A sharper, calmer base Black jeans give an outfit a clean, polished finish. The deep tone reads as more refined than most casual […]

Zegna SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Zegna will show in Beijing on June 11 with its spring/summer 2028 collection. From the following day, Villa Zegna, a temporary invitation-only private club dedicated to top clients, will open for several days. According to preliminary figures recently published by the company, revenue for the Ermenegildo Zegna Group reached 433.8 million euros (482.8 million dollars) between July and September, exceeding the same quarter of the previous year by 8.9 […]

Roots campaign imagery. Credits: Roots. Meghan Roach has stepped down as president and CEO of Roots after the Canadian outdoor and lifestyle brand completed its sale to Marquee Brands and its operating partner JM&A Design and Development. “Today, I am stepping down as President and CEO of Roots after successfully completing its sale to Marquee Brands and JM&A. It has been an honour to lead the company through this process and to position Roots for its next chapter as a private […]

Credits: Olymp German menswear brand Olymp is now using Livinguard Fresh, a textile finishing technology designed to keep shirts, polo shirts and T-shirts fresh for longer. The company, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen near Stuttgart, says the step is part of a wider effort to combine modern menswear with functional properties that offer a practical benefit in everyday wear. Livinguard Fresh is developed by Livinguard Technologies, a Swiss materials science company headquartered in Pfäffikon. […]

Prada SS27 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Prada is back on top. Under the creative direction of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, the Italian house reclaimed the number one position in Lyst’s Q3 2026 for the first time since Q4 2023. According to the report, demand for the brand increased 55 percent quarter-over-quarter. Prada’s Wish Pouch bag — a soft silk duchesse pouch whose appeal lies in its fluid silhouette, glossy texture — also led the quarter’s hottest products ranking with a […]

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In Pictures Barbour x Farm Rio reunite for third collaboration Credits: Farm Rio British heritage brand Barbour and Brazilian label Farm Rio have reunited for their third collaboration, a Pre Spring Summer 2027 collection inspired by friendship across continents. Titled Tropical Greenhouse, the collection spans outerwear, ready-to-wear and accessories, reinterpreting classic British design through Farm Rio's colourful aesthetic. Barbour x Farm Rio Credits: Farm Rio Barbour x […]

Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2027, Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Opinion Patience with luxury is wearing thin. Three (or maybe four) creative directors are on their way out, online critics hand down verdicts within days, and shoppers would rather buy vintage than pay full price for something new. LVMH reported a 5 percent fall in fashion sales in the third quarter, a reminder that the downturn is far from over. Louis Vuitton sits at the centre of that division. Luxury CEOs, […]

US consumers prioritise trust over price amid inflation Credits: FashionUnited/image generated with the help of AI As shoppers in the US face persistent inflation and climbing petrol costs, individuals aged 18 to 45 are shifting their discretionary budgets toward established labels. Rather than seeking out the lowest market prices, buyers are actively investing in heritage apparel brands with proven track records, according to a survey conducted by US firm Wired Research.

Report Collective runway show at Semaine des Autres Modes 2026 Credits: UAMEP In Paris, the sixth edition of Semaine des Autres Modes brought together designers championing upcycling, reuse and an alternative approach to garment production. When asked whether another kind of fashion is possible, the artistic collective Une Autre Mode Est Possible (UAMEP), chaired by Arielle Levy, has answered “yes” for nearly 10 years. It has taken determination and courage to unite nearly 100 […]

Credits: Ray-Ban US eyewear brand Ray-Ban, part of EssilorLuxottica, has released a special-edition collection with Marvel. The sunglasses and optical frames are based on four characters: Spider-Man, Captain America, Doctor Doom and Deadpool. The collection is available in stores and online through selected retailers, ahead of the cinema release of Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday' on December 18, 2026. Four classic frames Each character is paired with an existing Ray-Ban shape. The Aviator […]

Amy Williams Credits: Viva Voice Viva Voce, the size-inclusive fashion marketplace connecting independent designers with shoppers in sizes S through 6X, has appointed Amy Williams as chief executive officer. Williams joins from Good-Loop, the responsible advertising platform she founded at the age of 25, which turns ad engagement into charitable donations for brands including Nike, Burberry, PepsiCo, Mars and L’Oréal. Over the past decade, she grew the company into more than 20 markets, […]

JD Sports Meadowhall store Credits: JD Sports JD Sports has launched a new package of career support for young people, including online work experience, employability workshops and job interviews where vacancies allow, as part of its 1 million pound partnership with BBC Children in Need. The partnership aims to tackle youth unemployment by strengthening youth services across the UK, and will support up to 10,000 young people by funding 50 youth projects and around 90 youth workers. The new […]

Dr Christina Raab Credits: Dr Christina Raab The Leather Working Group (LWG) has appointed Dr Christina Raab as chief executive officer, effective November 2. Raab will work alongside outgoing executive director Vanessa Podmore and interim director Adam Hughes during a transition period, ahead of Podmore’s departure at the end of the year. Raab joins from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, where she most recently served as president and CEO. She previously led global […]

Credits: Maison Margiela Paris-based luxury house Maison Margiela and South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster are launching their fourth joint collection on October 29. The line consists of 43 sunglasses and 25 optical frames, 68 SKUs in total, and is built around the theme of 'Deconstruction'. According to the brands, the collection starts from familiar eyewear shapes, elevating some and distorting others. Several styles feature elements that look crushed or altered, which define the visual […]

Primark joins Denim Deal Credits: Primark Fashion retailer Primark has joined the Denim Deal, an international collaborative initiative that unites fashion brands, manufacturers, suppliers and recyclers. The multi-stakeholder platform aims to scale the use of post-consumer recycled cotton across the denim sector and advance circular production models through cross-industry innovation. Through its membership, the Dublin-based value retailer will collaborate with supply chain partners to share […]

According to Peluso, the learning and development process of a tailored garment is based on the direct transmission of skills and a three-dimensional reading of the client Credits: Pino Peluso sartoria High-end bespoke tailoring draws an impassable operational boundary for advanced automation systems. Confartigianato Moda Napoli, representing artisan fashion and tailoring businesses in Italy, weighs in on the debate surrounding the adoption of computational models in the textile supply chain, […]

Aritzia Credits: Aritzia Aritzia has set out a five-year strategic plan targeting net revenue of 9.5 to 10.5 billion dollars in fiscal 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of 15 to 17 percent. The company, which presented the plan at an Investor Day in New York on Tuesday, said the US will remain its primary growth market, while it begins expanding beyond Canada and the United States.

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spring/summer 2026 campaign Credits: J.Lindeberg Henrik Bunge has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of J.Lindeberg, the Swedish clothing company announced on Tuesday on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. He will assume the role on April 1, 2027 and is expected to succeed Hans-Christian Meyer, who has led the company since June 2020. The new CEO brings extensive experience in the fashion and sportswear industry. He joins from the Swedish apparel brand Björn Borg, which […]

Bonmarché store front. Credits: Bonmarché. UK retail group Purepay Retail Limited (Purepay), which operates fashion and retail chains The Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM), Bonmarché and Ponden Home, has published its consolidated financial statements for the 53-week period ended March 1, 2025. The company recorded an increase in annual revenue, though bottom-line earnings narrowed following exceptional pension obligations.

Iris van Herpen and Perrier-Jouët unveil nature-inspired Belle Époque creations Credits: Perrier-Jouët Iris van Herpen has unveiled a series of artworks created with Maison Perrier-Jouët around its Belle Époque cuvées, ranging from a one-off collector’s piece to a limited-edition cuvée. First revealed at Tokyo Gendai in September, the creations were presented at the champagne house’s Banquet of Nature at The Peninsula Paris on October 21, and will be exhibited at Design Miami in […]

L Catterton invests in Glance Credits: FashionUnited/image created with the help of AI US-based private equity firm L Catterton announced a strategic investment in Singapore-based Glance, an artificial intelligence-powered personal shopping platform backed by Indian multinational technology company InMobi.

Shoe Zone, Facebook Credits: Shoe Zone, Facebook UK footwear retailer Shoe Zone has reported a 4.5 percent decline in revenue to 142.40 million pounds (189.5 million dollars) for the 53 weeks ended October 3, 2026, down from 149.10 million pounds in fiscal year 2025. The London-based listed business attributed the drop to operating 18 fewer stores alongside subdued consumer confidence across the UK retail sector.

Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held in Arteixo on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Inditex is preparing to pay out just over 2.73 billion euros (3.04 billion dollars) to its shareholders on Monday, November 2. This amount corresponds to the second dividend payment agreed from the 2025 financial year results. The upcoming distribution has “revived” the company's share price, which has gained up […]

Image: Unsplash Online giant Temu pledges to improve consumer protection following an EU fine of 200 million euros (228.8 million dollars) and submits proposals for changes to the European Commission. Going forward, the shopping portal is to examine whether its recommendation algorithms help spread illegal products, as the Brussels authority announced. The Commission initially accepted the proposals. Temu now has four months to implement them.

Credits: Vero Moda Danish fashion brand Vero Moda, part of Bestseller, unveils its looks for the upcoming party season with the “Get ready with us” campaign. The focus is on statement evening looks and the moments before a night out. Red lips, dimmed lighting and elegant interiors form the backdrop of the campaign. The collection combines feminine silhouettes with elements of modern glamour. Credits: Vero Moda Classic black with festive details Sheer fabrics, delicate lace details […]

WGSN x Coloro's AW28 Colour Palette. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight For AW28/29, WGSN and Coloro have derived a key colour palette of hues that reflect the increasingly intentional choices of consumers seeking out emotional grounding, self-expression and resilience. “Consumers will be navigating the threshold of a new decade, and this sense of liminality informs the palette,” Gemma Riberti, director of colour, materials and finishes at WGSN, said. While we still have a long way to go […]

Marc Jacobs Kerry Centre store in Shanghai. Credits: WHP Global, G-III Apparel Group US brand management firm WHP Global and US apparel company G-III Apparel Group (G-III) have announced a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based fashion retailer I.T Group to accelerate the growth of the Marc Jacobs brand across Greater China.

Casa Cucinelli Shanghai Credits: Brunello Cucinelli Brunello Cucinelli is consolidating its strategic presence in China with the inauguration of Casa Cucinelli in Shanghai. The space is located within Cao Zhai, a historic 1927 residence designed by architect Gu Daosheng. The venue combines retail spaces dedicated to menswear and womenswear collections with areas reserved for hospitality and bespoke client services. The group emphasised that the objective of the project is to create a place […]

Credits: Lacoste French brand Lacoste has shown its fall/winter 2026 collection a second time, at Guangfulin Park in Shanghai on October 22. The collection, titled 'Washed Out Match, Reimagined', first premiered at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris in March. According to the brand, it is the first time a full runway collection has been shown outside Paris since Pelagia Kolotouros became creative director. The show also introduced a capsule collection designed with Chinese actor and singer […]

Credits: Image: Pexels Research by US delivery software company FarEye reveals that only 27 percent of logistics and delivery companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) inform customers of the expected delivery date before checkout. At the same time, 43 percent offer same-day or express delivery. FarEye presented the research findings during a meeting in Amsterdam.

Oxford Circus Credits: CACI Oxford Street has begun its most significant transformation in decades, with almost a kilometre of the central London shopping street permanently closed to through traffic. From Monday, cars, buses, taxis and bicycles are barred from the stretch between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, freeing up roughly half of the 1.2-mile retail artery for pedestrians.

The EUIPO headquarters in Alicante Credits: EUIPO Counterfeiting continues to plague the fashion and accessories sector, as well as other industry segments. In 2025, over 196 million counterfeit items with an estimated value of 6.3 billion euros were detained in the EU. These figures come from a joint report published by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD). This represents the […]

Credits: Burberry British luxury house Burberry is to restore and reimagine its London flagship on Regent Street as Burberry House, a destination that brings together the brand's collections, heritage, culture and hospitality. The store will remain open throughout the phased refurbishment, ahead of the opening of Burberry House in autumn 2027. The renewed flagship will showcase the Regent Concept, Burberry's new global store design language, created with interior designer Peter Mikic. Inspired […]

HanesBrands headquarters Credits: HanesBrands newsroom Canadian apparel manufacturer Gildan Activewear Inc. (Gildan) has completed the sale of HanesBrands Australia (HAA) to Singapore-based entity BBFIT Investments Pte Ltd, an associated entity of Australian private investment firm BB Retail Capital.

Credits: Stone Island Italian brand Stone Island, part of the Moncler group, has presented a new chapter of No Seasons, a project first developed by founder Massimo Osti between 1989 and 1994. The capsule centres on one outerwear style, produced in six of the brand's signature fabrics. The jacket comes in Tela Resinata, Nylon Prismatico-TC, Raso Gommato, David-TC, Crinkle Reps NY and Panno. All six versions are dyed in the same 'piombo' colour, so that the differences in tone come from the […]

Snapchat’s “Crafted for Luxury” event in Paris. Photo: Snap Inc. Marketing and media directors from luxury fashion houses gathered alongside press representatives at the former Paris auction house of the UK-US company Sotheby’s. So-called Snap Stars, content creators on the US social media platform Snapchat, also attended the Crafted for Luxury event organised by Snapchat. The evening opened with the thesis: “Luxury is not losing its power, the way desire is created is changing.” […]

Credits: ONLY Danish fashion brand Only, part of Bestseller, has unveiled a joint party collection with Only & Sons and Only Carmakoma that invites everyone onto the dance floor. Black is the common thread across all three lines, brought to life through a play of materials: shimmering sequins, matte crêpe, velvet, lace and tulle. Titled 'Plus one? Plus everyone.', the campaign was shot in the city at night, set against neon lights and glowing streaks of light. The collection offers a […]

Ana López-Casero, president of Arte, during her participation in the conference on e-commerce platforms from third countries organised by La Distribución in Madrid on January 23, 2026. Credits: La Distribución. Madrid – Following the riots that devastated the centre of Barcelona this past weekend, the Asociación Retail Textil España (Arte), the trade association for major fashion and footwear chains operating in Spain, has publicly expressed its support for all retailers affected by […]

Parcels Credits: Bpost Brussels - The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro (2.25 dollars) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.

Stella McCartney has released 'Wild Horses', a short film starring Kylie Jenner and directed by Gia Coppola Credits: Stella McCartney Stella McCartney has released 'Wild Horses', a short film starring Kylie Jenner and directed by Gia Coppola, as part of the brand's content series for its winter 2026 collection. Conceived by designer Stella McCartney, the film shows Jenner immersed in water alongside a trained horse. The brand said the imagery is intended to highlight the relationship between […]

Gap store at Times Square, NYC Credits: Gap Inc. Gap Inc. is using an AI-powered virtual career guide called Bridgette to manage the administrative side of seasonal recruitment across its stores and distribution centres ahead of the holiday period.

Credits: The Lycra Company The Lycra Company, a leading provider of innovative fibre and technology solutions for the global apparel industry, will once again serve as an official partner of MarediModa 2026. The premier European trade show dedicated to swimwear, lingerie and athleisure fabrics will take place in Cannes from October 27 to 29, 2026. 80 years of bikinis, 80 years of Lycra® fibre revolution The 2026 edition of MarediModa marks a significant milestone: the 80th anniversary of the […]

DeMellier store at 35-37 Sloane Square, London (UK). Credits: DeMellier. Madrid – DeMellier, the acclaimed handbag brand founded by London-based Spanish entrepreneur and creative Mireia Llusia-Lindh, has reached a new milestone with the opening of its first standalone store. Located in the UK capital, this flagship debut deepens the brand's identity and marks the beginning of its own brick and mortar retail network.

Louis Vuitton Credits: Unsplash French luxury house Louis Vuitton has appointed Hector Muelas to the newly created role of chief brand creative officer, effective November 1, 2026.

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Credits: Frasers Group British retail group Frasers Group has crossed the 50 percent threshold in Hugo Boss AG, turning the Metzingen-based fashion house into a subsidiary of the Mike Ashley-controlled company.

Credits: American Vintage French fashion brand American Vintage is expanding its American Vintage Sports Club activewear line with a second drop. One year after the initial launch, the brand is presenting a womenswear and menswear collection built around three themes: “Studio”, “Terrain” and “Ville”. According to American Vintage, the pieces combine technical performance with the brand's signature identity. The drop will be available from October 25 at selected boutiques worldwide […]

In Pictures SS27 Green Shades Main Image Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The explosion of green shades on the SS27 runways across New York, London, Milan, and Paris emerged as one of the defining color stories of SS27. From vibrant, high-impact shades to softer organic tones, these greens reflect a season driven by optimism, visibility and a renewed connection to the living world. To make these natural greens look luxurious and modern, designers paired them with sophisticated, […]

Silhouettes in the background at Amir Slama Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In Pictures Following its 30th-anniversary celebrations, the 61st edition of São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) brought the expression of Brazilian culture to the catwalk. The event concluded on October 18 at the Pavilhão das Culturas Brasileiras (Pacubra) in Ibirapuera Park. The event took place amid political discussions and significant restlessness both in the corridors and backstage. Brazil faces a presidential […]

Victoria Dartigues, director of womenswear and leather goods purchasing at Galeries Lafayette Credits: Galeries Lafayette Interview Following Paris Fashion Week in October 2026, dedicated to the spring/summer 2027 collections, FashionUnited gathered initial thoughts from Victoria Dartigues, director of womenswear and leather goods purchasing at Galeries Lafayette. From her Fashion Week marathon to emerging seasonal trends, she discusses the highlights of the season. She also explains how […]

Credits: Samsøe Samsøe Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has transformed its store on Wolvenstraat in Amsterdam into an audiovisual space for Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). Through the project, called Samsøe Sound, the brand is giving local emerging artists a platform in its store. The activation runs from October 21 to 25. At its centre is a special recording by Amsterdam singer Latanya Alberto and multi-instrumentalist Bnnyhunna, made for the project and produced by Ripples, which […]

New Alo store in Hong Kong Credits: Alo US premium activewear and lifestyle brand Alo (Alo) has accelerated its global retail expansion with the opening of two new flagship stores in Berlin, Germany, and Hong Kong. The simultaneous expansion into continental Europe and North Asia reinforces the brand’s strategic focus on growing its international footprint across key retail markets.

Lanx founder, Marco Vaghetti. Credits: Lanx. Interview

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion delivered a strong, broad-based week, growing on both channels against demanding prior-year comparisons, with online leading the category for a third week running. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +6.43% against a positive +5.67% base a year earlier, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — genuine growth built on an already-strong comparison.

A Gucci boutique Credits: Gucci Kering shares slumped on Friday. They most recently fell by 11 percent, marking their lowest level since July 2025. This resulted in another negative surprise within the luxury segment. Just the day before, Hermès shares had fallen after its figures failed to convince. In the wake of Kering's decline, other stocks in the sector such as LVMH and Richemont also weakened ahead of the weekend.

Credits: Bogner Munich-based sportswear brand Bogner has extended its partnership with the German Ski Association (DSV) and will remain the official exclusive outfitter of Germany's national alpine ski teams through 2030. Alongside the extension, the brand presented the team collection for the 2026/27 season. The collaboration between Bogner and the DSV spans more than seven decades. "Our partnership with the German Ski Association goes far beyond traditional sponsorship. For 74 years, we have […]

Tradition meets gothic aesthetics at Jenn Lee (SS27) Credits: Taipei Fashion Week In the fashion industry, Taiwan is primarily known as a manufacturer of functional and synthetic fabrics. The country ranks ninth globally for textile exports, yet only 41st for apparel, as most garment manufacturing takes place in Southeast Asia. However, the fabric business is also faltering. According to the industry association Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF), textile and apparel exports fell by 7.6 percent […]

Hyères Festival 2026 showroom Credits: Luc Bertrand Report Brais Albor Rodriguez, Dieter Vlasich Obermann, Jennifer Milleder, Farnia Salim and Loïs Cousin competed at the 2026 International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyères (Hyères Festival). These five finalists, including two eventual award winners, chose to work with linen provided by the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp (Alliance). FashionUnited met with the designers to discover why they selected […]

New Look refurbished Bristol store Credits: New Look UK retail brand New Look has reopened its refurbished store at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, introducing an upgraded shopping environment, dedicated product spaces and customer launch events.

The interior of a Schiaparelli boutique in Osaka. Credits: Schiaparelli Schiaparelli is strengthening its presence in the Asian market, particularly among its Japanese clientele. The luxury brand has announced the opening of a new boutique-atelier within the Hankyu Osaka department store. Located on the sixth floor, the space officially opened its doors on October 17, 2026.

Credits: Tech for Retail On November 30 and December 1, 2026, Tech for Retail at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will bring retail professionals together to explore the technologies transforming the sector. This sixth edition highlights key strategic imperatives for fashion, luxury and beauty brands. These include customer experience, artificial intelligence (AI), omnichannel, international growth and second-hand fashion. With over 420 exhibitors, including more than 75 start-ups, and over 200 […]

Credits: Oakley US eyewear brand Oakley, part of EssilorLuxottica, has brought back its Straight Jacket sunglasses from 1999 as the latest release in its MUZM archive programme, which earlier this year also revived the FatCat. The MUZM Straight Jacket 99 keeps the wrap shape and sculpted profile of the original design. The frame is now made from Oakley's lightweight O-Matter material and fitted with the brand's Prizm lenses. Credits: Oakley Three archive colourways The reissue comes in […]

Gucci store Credits: Gucci French luxury group Kering released its revenue results for the third quarter of 2026 on October 22, 2026, generating 3.35 billion euros (3.76 billion dollars). The total represents a stable performance on a reported basis and a 1 percent decline on a comparable basis year-over-year. Performance was supported by a positive currency effect of one percentage point.

Debenhams Credits: Debenhams Group UK online retail group Debenhams Group, formerly known as Boohoo Group plc, posted its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended August 31, 2026, delivering its first positive statutory profit before tax since August 2021.

Ayub Mohamed Credits: Calvin Klein US-based fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has appointed Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer, effective January 25, 2027. Mohamed will oversee the brand’s global product organisation, including design and merchandising. His focus will centre on advancing and executing a global product strategy across categories and regions to strengthen brand equity and drive commercial performance.

Lululemon store Credits: Lululemon US athletic apparel brand Lululemon Athletica has announced the appointment of former chief product officer Tara Poseley to its board of directors, effective October 19, 2026. Poseley brings more than 30 years of executive experience in specialty retail, apparel and beauty. She most recently served as chief executive officer of Paula's Choice Skincare from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, Poseley was chief product officer at Lululemon from 2013 to 2015, president […]

Massimo Dutti store at 575 Broadway, New York (US). Credits: Massimo Dutti. Madrid – Seven years after closing its Fifth Avenue store, Massimo Dutti, the Inditex group’s most exclusive fashion chain, returns to New York with the opening of a new flagship store. The brand has launched the space in New York’s sophisticated and vibrant SoHo neighbourhood, celebrating the occasion with an independent photography exhibition dedicated to American singer-songwriter Patti Smith.

True Religion's CMO Kristen D’Arcy Credits: True Religion Interview True Religion’s marketing strategy can be summed up in three words: then and now, Kristen D’Arcy, who became the brand’s first chief marketing officer in 2023, told FashionUnited.

Joline Jolink Fashion Farm Credits: Photography Isis Greven Exclusive What began as a personal study has grown into a place where we collectively explore how fashion can reconnect with its origins. The Fashion Farm in Welsum, a small Dutch village on the left bank of the IJssel River in the municipality of Olst-Wijhe, raises a fundamental question: what happens when we reconnect fashion with the source of textiles? In 2023, I moved from Rotterdam to a farm in Overijssel. This was not because I […]

Credits: British Fashion Council The British Fashion Council has unveiled its 2026 New Wave: Creatives cohort, selecting 50 rising talents across various image-making, production, and digital communication disciplines, according to a press release shared by the organization. The annual initiative, established to identify and support early-career fashion talent, has expanded its focus to incorporate emerging field categories including beauty commentators, cultural commentators, show producers, […]

Arne Arens becomes new CCO of Puma Image: Puma German sportswear company Puma SE has filled another executive position. On Thursday, the company announced the appointment of Arne Arens as chief commercial officer (CCO). The 55-year-old Dutchman will assume his new role on November 15. According to a statement, he will be “responsible for Puma’s global sales organisation and go-to-market strategy, leading the company’s sales activities worldwide”. As CCO, he succeeds Matthias Bäumer, […]

Credits: SCAD Luxe The Savannah College of Art and Design has opened its newest exhibition concept, At the Designers’ Table: Iconic Evening Elegance, at the SCAD LUXE luxury archive and research center in Savannah for the fall 2026 academic quarter, according to a press release shared by the university. The exhibition establishes an intimate tablescape format to examine the craft, creative vision, and signature design codes of global luxury fashion houses. By displaying archival and […]

Credits: Bogner German brand Bogner has presented 'Chalet Icons', a collection designed for luxury weekends in the mountains. The line combines alpine comfort with modern sophistication and is meant to take its wearers from mountain activities to relaxed moments in the chalet. According to the brand, the collection bridges its two worlds: fashion and an active lifestyle. Bogner describes the result as a balance between comfort, performance and design, rooted in its focus on functionality, […]

Credits: Burberry x Smythson British luxury house Burberry has partnered with fellow British heritage brand Smythson for the first time. The two companies have created a collection of leather notebooks and travel games, which launches in October ahead of the festive season. The collaboration pairs signature Burberry designs with Smythson's expertise in fine leather craftsmanship and traditional bookbinding. According to the brands, they share a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and […]

Prada womenswear, Prada Galleria Credits: Courtesy of Prada Prada SpA recorded net revenues of 4.54 billion euros (5.08 billion dollars), up 15 percent year-over-year (+4 percent organic), in the first nine months of 2026. Retail sales amounted to 3.93 billion euros, up 11 percent YoY (+2 percent organic).

A Zegna boutique in New York Image: Zegna The Italian fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna NV continued its growth trajectory in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year.

Lara Akkari Credits: Harper's Bazaar ITP Media Group has appointed Lara Akkari as the Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s BAZAAR in the Middle East, placing her in charge of the publication's regional editions, including Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Harper's BAZAAR Saudi, and Harper's BAZAAR Qatar, according to a press release shared by ITP Media Group. Akkari assumes the role following two decades of leadership in brand strategy and corporate communications, having managed P&G's beauty portfolio […]

Credits: © DUS Airport / Film Dudes When choosing the right location, footfall and revenue potential are not the only aspects that matter – retailers are in search of partners who actively strengthen their on‑site presence, build visibility, and support long‑term growth. For the team at Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), that is the foundation for being a reliable partner with a clear understanding of what modern brands and leading retail players need. This extends far beyond traditional space […]

Credits: Oficinas de Transferencia de Conocimiento (OTC) Spanish public research institutions have emerged as key drivers of European technology transfer growth over the past two decades, despite widespread capacity constraints across the continent’s academic landscape, according to a press release shared by the European Patent Office (EPO). Produced in collaboration with ASTP and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, the study reveals that European patent […]

Crew Clothing store at Westfield London Credits: Crew Clothing UK-based lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has opened a new retail location at Westfield London, continuing its physical expansion strategy across major shopping destinations in the UK.

Lululemon store Credits: Lululemon Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon Athletica (Lululemon) has named Pat Jeffers as vice president, global brand creative.

Primark store in Rostock Credits: Primark/Cloud 9 Photography Irish fashion retailer Primark has expanded its Middle Eastern footprint by opening its first store in Qatar, situated in Doha Festival City. The launch, executed in partnership with retail franchise operator Alshaya Group, marks the brand's 21st international market globally.

Interview Brier Holloway Credits: Rokit Originals Brier Holloway spent years reworking streetwear for a skateboarding company before joining Rokit Originals, the upcycling label of London vintage retailer Rokit. The move gave her the chance to take rework to a new level. “It allowed me to explore upcycling on a much larger, more commercial scale,” Holloway told FashionUnited. Holloway trained as a fashion designer specialising in menswear, with a particular interest in vintage […]

Asos pop-up, SoHo Credits: Asos UK online pureplay Asos has promoted Paul Turner to head of corporate affairs and sustainability, expanding his mandate across public affairs, sustainability and corporate responsibility. Turner announced his appointment after eight years and six months at the company. He previously served as senior corporate affairs manager from September 2023 to October 2026. Prior to that, Turner held the role of corporate affairs manager from May 2021 to September 2023, […]

John Lewis x Rixo Credits: John Lewis UK department store John Lewis has launched its largest fashion collaboration to date, partnering with British brand Rixo to bring an exclusive collection to all 30 full-line John Lewis stores nationwide and online. The 44-piece collection continues the commitment of John Lewis to support British design talent while bolstering its premium brand portfolio. While Rixo has cultivated a global following since its founding in 2015, the brick and mortar presence […]

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