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Tommy Bahama's CEO Doug Wood Credits: Tommy Bahama CEO Interview Tommy Bahama sells camp shirts. It also sells beach chairs, furniture, rum, Airstream RVs, restaurant meals and, since 2023, hotel rooms in Indian Wells. Doug Wood, who joined as chief operating officer in 2001 and was named chief executive officer in 2015, says almost all of it came from the same signal: customers asking for more than the clothes.

In Pictures Zendaya x On Credits: On Zendaya’s partnership with On is getting a new chapter on Thursday. The actress and the Swiss sportswear brand unveiled their second co-created collection, along with an action movie-inspired campaign directed by Argentinian trio Panter, and a global pop-up strategy. Zendaya x On Credits: On Zendaya x On Credits: On The collection, developed with Zendaya’s longtime collaborator and stylist Law Roach, expands On’s lifestyle wardrobe […]

Debenhams catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week The Young Talent of Tomorrow Fashion Design Competition has returned for 2027, inviting UK students aged 11 to 18 to design two garments created entirely from reused or recycled materials. Open to secondary students studying textiles, art, or design, the national contest challenges participants to conduct material research, document their creative development, and explore sustainable design techniques through shape, […]

Credits: Havaianas Interview For most of its history, Havaianas has lived by one season. Harm van de Camp, president of Europe at Havaianas, wants that to change. In an exclusive interview with FashionUnited, he explains how a strategy built on fashion relevance, segmented distribution and cultural investment is turning a beach essential into a year-round wardrobe staple, without losing the Brazilian story that makes it work. From the beach to the city Van de Camp joined Havaianas after more […]

Credits: EMU Australia Australian footwear brand Emu Australia has teamed up with Norwegian knitwear and skiwear label We Norwegians on a limited-edition capsule collection for fall/winter 2026. The limited-edition capsule combines EMU Australia's handcrafted footwear and accessories with We Norwegians' nature-inspired knitwear, bridging Norwegian alpine design with Australian coastal heritage. Credits: EMU Australia The collection includes winter boots, accessories and two sweater […]

Naomi Campbell Balmain FW24, PFW mode hommes Credits: ©Launchmetrics/Spotlight London - Former supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge on Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee after a panel accepted she had been the victim of deception. A UK tribunal ruling said there had been mismanagement at her Fashion for Relief organisation but she "was not involved" and "did not know" about it. The ruling said Campbell, 56, shared responsibility for the charity failing […]

Credits: Riley Graham What does it take to bring a fashion brand to life? In Vogue Summer Program's Fashion Business course, Riley Graham explored the forces behind the industry, from retail strategy and marketing to networking and brand storytelling, all while studying in the heart of London. Can you share some background on yourself and your current studies or role? I am a junior at the Savannah College of Art and Design, majoring in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising with a double minor in […]

Ann Demeulemeester boutique Credits: Ann Demeulemeester Following its Milan opening in February 2026, the brand Ann Demeulemeester is opening a boutique at the Palais-Royal in Paris. It will continue its international expansion in 2027.

Credits: Tally Weijl TALLY WEiJL has appointed José Antonio Blanco as chief product officer (CPO). He joins a fashion brand with a clear and recognisable identity: one that has celebrated femininity, individuality and confidence since its founding in Switzerland in 1984. Created by Tally Elfassi-Weijl and Beat Grüring, TALLY WEiJL has long encouraged women to express themselves through fashion. That spirit lives on in the brand’s Be Unstoppable message and its TOTALLY YOU campaign, which […]

Kate Spade New York Global Summit on Women’s Mental Health 2026 featured a cultural conversation in partnership with The Irina Foundation and the team behind Heated Rivalry Credits: Kate Spade New York / Kate Spade New York has become the inaugural donor to the Irina Foundation, a new initiative from the creative team behind the television series "Heated Rivalry." The brand announced the donation at its fifth annual Global Summit on Women's Mental Health, held Thursday at The Shed in New […]

Nike Credits: Nike US sportswear giant Nike has appointed Alika Nileshwar as director of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) marketplace strategy.

Zara en Metrocentre Gateshead Credits: Persbericht agentschap O oktober 2023 "Zara nu open in Metrocentre Gateshead". Property company Landsec has agreed to buy Metrocentre in Gateshead, near Newcastle, for a net cash consideration of 516 million pounds, adding one of the UK's largest shopping centres to its retail portfolio.

Credits: Stüssy Stüssy has selected Finnish retail planning software company Relex Solutions to connect its forecasting, replenishment and merchandise financial planning across its global operations.

Credits: Stone Island Italian brand Stone Island has unveiled its latest Denim Research collection for fall/winter 2026/2027, celebrating craftsmanship and creative collaboration in its 'Community as a Form of Research' campaign, presented by rapper Skepta and actor Stephen Graham. The brand successfully reintroduced the Denim Research line last year and is developing it further this season with four seasonal washes: medium blue, light blue, grey and black. New treatments called Laser Pigment, […]

Credits: Lyle & Scott Scottish menswear brand Lyle & Scott has teamed up with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation to give young people in Salford, Greater Manchester, hands-on experience of how a professional fashion campaign is made. Rather than watching from the sidelines, the participants were put in charge of the creative process themselves. The initiative took place at Salford Youth Zone and brought together eight young people with an interest in photography, videography and styling. […]

Credits: VILA Danish womenswear brand Vila, part of the Bestseller group, has introduced an updated core story, 'Vila dresses generations'. The story launched across the brand's channels on October 1, 2026, alongside its autumn campaign. Credits: VILA According to the brand, the new core story sets out its view on femininity more clearly, describing it as personal, evolving and expressed in many different ways. The autumn campaign is the first to carry the updated story and features […]

Credits: FIRE Digital transformation in wholesale often begins with the right intentions. Brands invest in B2B portals. They introduce digital showrooms. They connect systems to ERP platforms. They build new workflows. Yet after implementation, one critical problem appears. Sales teams avoid using the system. Orders continue to be prepared in Excel. Information is exchanged through emails. Sales meetings happen outside the platform. The software technically works. But it is not adopted. And […]

Justin Lee Seungoh Credits: Dr Martens UK footwear brand Dr. Martens has appointed Justin Lee Seungoh as its new general manager for South Korea, effective October 1, 2026.

Les the Brand Credits: Les the Brand. Image via the brand. Dutch fashion brand Les Atelier is further expanding its physical points-of-sale. In addition to new locations at De Bijenkorf in Amstelveen and Eindhoven, the brand will make its debut at department store Harvey Nichols in Riyadh this autumn, Emna Kallel told FashionUnited on behalf of the brand.

Lenzing Credits: Courtesy of Lenzing AG/Franz Neimayr Austrian fiber producer Lenzing has announced a fully underwritten ordinary capital increase against cash contribution with subscription rights for existing shareholders, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately 300 million euros (339 million dollars).

Fashion Scout: David Koma, Iris van Herpen and Phoebe English Credits: Fashion Scout Interview The latest London Fashion Week edition marked the 20th anniversary of Fashion Scout, the platform led by Billie and Martyn Roberts to champion emerging designers and create opportunities for UK and international talent. Iris van Herpen, David Koma, Phoebe English and Tolu Coker are just some of the names discovered by the platform, which has supported more than 1,500 designers from over 70 countries […]

Credits: YKK YKK Nederland will once again participate in Circular Textile Days 2026. Visitors can meet the YKK® team at Stand A12. Across the textile industry, circularity is no longer a future ambition. It is quickly becoming an operational reality. Growing regulatory requirements from government bodies, rising consumer expectations and calls for greater product traceability, durability, repairability and end-of-life planning are prompting companies across the textile industry to consider […]

Credits: Marc Cain German womenswear brand Marc Cain has launched a café collaboration and an out-of-home campaign in Paris to coincide with Paris Fashion Week. The company describes the activation as a targeted push to raise brand awareness and reach in the French market. The campaign follows a similar move in the UK, where Marc Cain put its branding on 100 taxis in London, Manchester and Birmingham in September. A pink café near Galeries Lafayette For the collaboration, which started at […]

Credits: Image: Courtesy Rhude, MSGM, Kenzo SS23 In this standout inaugural chapter of the American Ivy series, Peabody-nominated host Avery Trufelman investigates the global trajectory of preppy style, tracing its migration from the cloistered quads of Northeastern Ivy League universities to the bustling retail arcades of post-war Tokyo. The episode details how Japanese tastemaker Shosuke Ishizu and the VAN Jacket brand meticulously cataloged American collegiate attire—from sack suits and […]

Campaign image from the Re{form} Zara Vol. 1 collection, designed by John Galliano for Zara. Credits: Zara. Madrid – We are about to delve into the intricate world of Haute Couture, exploring its patterns, silhouettes and codes. These elements, like those of any specialised discipline, are often far removed from everyday understanding. This journey is presented through the first, and highly anticipated, collection designed for Zara by John Galliano.

Jennifer Lopez at the Stella McCartney SS27 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - The third day of Paris Fashion Week saw a line-up of internationally renowned stars on Wednesday. Rihanna attended her partner's show in Bercy, and J-Lo was at Stella McCartney. The designer took a swipe at competing brands who are known for paying celebrities to attend their shows. Stella, the activist "She was really lovely. She's not the diva you all thought she was," Stella McCartney told […]

Pas à Pas. Printemps. Credits: Say who Following the jacket and the bag, Printemps turns its attention to footwear. For the third edition of the Printemps x ESMOD Prize, part of the department store's back-to-school campaign celebrating a new wardrobe essential, third-year students from ESMOD Paris's Fashion Design Bachelor's programme were invited to reinterpret an iconic piece of footwear: the loafer. A soft, laceless shoe designed for all genders, the loafer is renowned for its comfort and […]

Adidas brand store in Cádiz, Spain. Credits: Luz Shopping commercial centre. Paris - The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has extended its contract with sportswear supplier Adidas until 2036, the two organisations announced to the newspaper L'Équipe on Wednesday. The current contract linked the two entities until 2028 and will therefore be extended, and upgraded, for an additional eight years. The FFR has been partnered with Adidas since 2024, after a disappointment with its former supplier, Le […]

Credits: London College of Fashion The London College of Fashion has released a detailed overview of its dedicated career development unit, Graduate Futures, showcasing how the institution prepares students and emerging professionals for the competitive global fashion market. Featuring commentary from industry-seasoned advisors and current undergraduates, the video highlights the essential role of structured career support in bridging higher education with professional industry placement. The […]

Credits: education The fashion industry is increasingly looking for professionals who can work across creative, commercial and strategic functions, according to three lecturers from IED Firenze’s postgraduate programmes interviewed by nss magazine. The discussion comes as fashion roles become more specialised while also requiring greater flexibility between disciplines. Giorgio Ammirabile, who teaches Creative Direction for Fashion, emphasised adaptability as an important skill as the […]

Beckie Crane-Stanion Credits: The Very Group UK digital retail operator The Very Group, which manages online platforms Very and Littlewoods, has appointed Beckie Crane-Stanion as its new marketing director.

Levi's flagship store in New York Credits: Levi Strauss&Co. US denim company Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has appointed John Vandemore as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective November 1, 2026.

Interview Norwich University of the Arts building. Credits: NUA. Sustainable Fashion Week returned to the UK this week, continuing its mission of bringing eco-values beyond the traditional fashion industry and into local hubs across the country. At Norwich University of the Arts (NUA), for example, education is being positioned as a means to both discuss fashion’s sustainability challenges and also a space where alternative systems, skills and behaviours can be tested. This edition […]

Jenna Renfrew Credits: Rothy's San Francisco-based sustainable footwear and accessories brand Rothy’s has named Jenna Renfrew as its chief product and merchandising officer. The appointment strengthens the senior leadership team as the company continues to invest in the product and commercial engine behind its next phase of growth.

Kings Plaza in Brooklyn Credits: Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Coach has opened a new store in Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, its only location in the borough, becoming the latest brand to lease space in the Mill Basin mall as owner Macerich continues to invest in reshaping its offering to attract younger, more experience-driven shoppers.

Dries Van Noten, Ami Paris, Hermès FW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Interview Trend forecaster Edwin van den Hoek sees several shifts within menswear for fall/winter 2027/28. Silhouettes are becoming looser, materials are being used in new ways and traditional boundaries between masculine and feminine are blurring. Simultaneously, there is a growing need for nature, functionality and authenticity, Van den Hoek explains over coffee during a conversation at the Eye Film Museum in […]

Roger Lynch (centre) at Condé Nast College MA exhibition at LFW in September 2023. Credits: Image courtesy of Condé Nast College. Roger Lynch is stepping down as chief executive officer of Condé Nast after seven and a half years to become CEO of Mattel, bringing to an end a tenure that saw the global media company return to profitability and undergo a major structural transformation. In a statement issued via the company's site, Lynch said he would remain on Condé Nast's board, while Mike […]

Credits: FashionTEX Digital Fashion Show On 1 October 2026, students from 11 European fashion institutions will present their work at the FashionTEX Digital Fashion Show in Riga, Latvia. Hosted at the LED Unit Virtual Production Studio during the second annual FashionTEX Festival, the event highlights student projects that integrate physical garments with 3D design, animation, and virtual environments. The platform demonstrates how emerging creators are using digital toolkits across both […]

Camper store at number 8, Place de l'Opéra in Paris, France. Credits: François Goizé, courtesy of Camper. Madrid – Amid the excitement of the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week, Spanish brand Camper has reopened its boutique at number eight, Place de l’Opéra. The store, situated at the foot of the historic Paris Opéra building, has resumed operations with a completely revamped image and shopping experience.

Véronique Tjon Credits: Textile Exchange US-based sustainability non-profit Textile Exchange has named Véronique Tjon as senior director of assurance and traceability. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the organisation as it prepares for the Materials Matter effective date on December 31, 2026. Tjon brings more than 16 years of experience across certification, assurance and global textile supply chains. In her new role, she will help strengthen the systems that underpin trust, […]

Credits: Primark Irish value retailer Primark is to donate more than one million euros to cancer organisations across Europe and the US, timed to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The commitment accompanies a new Breast Cancer Awareness collection, which goes on sale in stores from October 1. The donations will fund research, awareness work and support services for people affected by cancer. Primark is also aiming to raise a further one million euros through its stores worldwide during […]

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Workers in United Repair Centre London. Image for illustration. Credits: Felicity West. A documentary released by Condé Nast Traveler provides a close look into the specialized techniques and enduring value of London’s rarest heritage crafts. The feature highlights four master craftspeople who continue to maintain traditional, handmade processes in an industry increasingly shaped by automation and rapid production cycles. Featured artisans include Peter Bellerby of Bellerby & Co. […]

Credits: Created by FashionUnited with an AI tool Marketing is one of the most common titles on any fashion job board, but it covers a much wider range of work than the title alone suggests. A scan of current openings shows it splitting into distinct specialisms, each with its own daily rhythm and its own way of being measured. Browse all current marketing openings on FashionUnited. Brand and campaign marketing: the classic route The role most people picture when they hear marketing is brand […]

The Hidn-Ander stand at White Milano Credits: Hidn-Ander The latest edition of White Milano welcomed 450 brands. The historic trade show, founded over 20 years ago, took place in Milan's Tortona district from September 24 to 27. It attracted over 300 top buyers and featured an expanded exhibition space. The historic T 27 and T 54 venues were joined by T 35, which hosted On the beach, a project dedicated to resortwear. T 31, along with T 54, is now home to the new More area, focusing on the […]

Asos launches adaptive fashion collection Credits: Asos UK online retailer Asos has launched Asos Adaptive, the brand’s first adaptive clothing collection aimed at disabled consumers. Developed in partnership with accessibility consultancy Tilting the Lens and co-created alongside disabled individuals, the 51-option range includes womenswear, menswear and curve styles. In research conducted by Asos and Tilting the Lens, 86 percent of participants cited comfort and fit as primary purchase […]

Klarna launches Care & Repair service Credits: Klarna Swedish fintech company Klarna has introduced a new feature, Care & Repair, in the UK and France to streamline garment maintenance, alteration, and repair services. Developed in collaboration with UK aftersales technology platform Save Your Wardrobe (SYW), the tool allows consumers to access garment care options directly through their previous order records within the Klarna application. The release aligns with research from a joint […]

Sephora Credits: Sephora UK department store Marks & Spencer (M&S) has entered into a strategic partnership with French beauty retailer Sephora to introduce Sephora at M&S shop-in-shops across 100 high street and retail park locations in the UK. The new beauty destinations will begin rolling out in selected M&S physical stores and online via M&S.com from spring 2027.

Their Majesties the King and Queen greet Their Excellencies the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and the First Lady, Brigitte Macron. Credits: ©Casa de S.M. el Rey. Madrid – On the evening of Tuesday, September 29, 2026, one of the most anticipated moments of the French president's two-day state visit to Spain took place. A gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace in Madrid, hosted by the King and Queen of Spain in honour of Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron. Just a few […]

Annie Purdy's capsule collection with APICCAPS showcased during London Fashion Week Credits: APICCAPS The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods and Alternatives Association (APICCAPS) has extended its strategic partnership with London College of Fashion (LCF) into a second consecutive year. Embedded directly within LCF's BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear curriculum, the recurring initiative connects design students directly with Portuguese footwear manufacturers to develop market-ready, […]

Credits: VF Corporation How do you land your first job in fashion, and which skills really make the difference? Those questions were at the heart of 'Make Your Move', the live webinar that American apparel and footwear group VF Corporation (VF Corp), parent company of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland, hosted for students and recent graduates on September 22. For those who missed the session, these are the main insights on the job market, VF Corp's internship programme and the […]

Credits: Burberry British luxury house Burberry has unveiled its Winter 2026 campaign video, offering fashion industry professionals and students a masterclass in heritage brand storytelling, atmospheric outerwear styling, and cinematic visual direction. Set against iconic London landmarks—including Tower Bridge, the River Thames, and Big Ben—the campaign highlights the brand's core focus on winter protection and tactical tailoring. The video showcases signature trench coats featuring […]

Credits: OLYMP German shirt and menswear company Olymp Bezner KG has introduced a loyalty programme that links purchases in its own stores and its online shop. The scheme, called Olymp Insider, went live on September 28, 2026 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France and Italy. Membership is free and requires a personal customer account. Purchases made in an Olymp brand store or on olymp.com earn two kinds of points: bonus points, which determine the size […]

Podcast Credits: Unsplash In this episode, BoF founder Amed Imran sits down with Emily Sundberg, author of the daily newsletter Feed Me. Together, they analyze how modern fashion marketing frequently misjudges consumer intelligence and oversaturates digital feeds. Sundberg breaks down why reliance on homogenous influencer seeding and single "hero product" pushes often backfires with discerning, digitally literate shoppers. For retail strategists, brand communications managers, and luxury […]

Credits: Manchester Fashion Institute The Manchester Fashion Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University has opened its 2026 MA Fashion Design Technology exhibition, running from September 29 to October 4 at the Righton Building in Manchester. Titled "The Human Behind the System," the showcase frames creative innovation through portraits of graduating designers alongside their physical garments, digital archives, and platform concepts. Art directed by Matthew Miller and photographed by […]

Selfridges Birmingham x Black Sabbath Credits: Selfridges UK department store operator Selfridges Retail Limited (Selfridges) has reported a 7 percent increase in revenue to 830.8 million pounds (1,099 million dollars) for the 52-week period ended January 3, 2026, compared to 774.6 million pounds in the prior 48-week period ended January 4, 2025. Total revenue, including sales from brand partners, reached 1.6 billion pounds.

Collections of Newcastle College finalists at the 'Future Heritage' showcase in Grainger Market, Newcastle. Fashion Britain and Fenwick-backed initiaitive. Credits: Eldon Square. Interview When Laura Weir took over the helm of the British Fashion Council (BFC) last year, the organisation was battling somewhat of an identity crisis. With established designers slowly moving to Paris and Milan and the broader fashion industry facing financial pressures, questions over London Fashion Week’s […]

Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2027, Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - Saint Laurent's chief designer of the last decade, Anthony Vaccarello, hinted at a possible passing of the flame at the French brand on Tuesday at a dazzling gold-soaked catwalk show in Paris. Presenting his Spring-Summer 2027 collection in front of the Eiffel Tower, the Belgian wrote enigmatically about change in show notes shared with attendees following persistent speculation that he is heading for […]

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Dean Davidson's jewelry collection. Credits: Dean Davidson Interview Dean Davidson, founder of the eponymous Toronto-based jewellery brand, is setting his sights on international growth, guided by lessons learned far from the design studio on the Canadian farmland where he grew up.

Revolve's LA store at The Grove. Credits: Revolve. US fashion giant Revolve Group has invested 15 million Canadian dollars for a minority stake in Toronto-based activewear brand 437, according to WWD.

Credits: Auclair Following its European launch in 2025, Canadian glove brand Auclair is stepping up its game. For autumn/winter 2026, the brand is presenting a new collection where technical performance and distinctive design converge. Simultaneously, the PowGirl line will take on a more prominent role, and Auclair is launching its own European direct-to-consumer platform. FW26: Performance meets style With the FW26 collection, Auclair aims to show that a technical winter sports glove no […]

Alberta Ferretti Ss 27 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight The presence of a consortium involved in the revival project for the Aeffe Group has been confirmed at Italy's Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), as part of the negotiated crisis settlement procedure. The luxury company, headquartered in San Giovanni in Marignano in the province of Rimini, owns historic brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Moschino and Pollini.

Credits: Fulgar Italian hosiery brand Oroblù, part of CSP International Fashion Group, has launched a capsule collection of tights made entirely with bio-derived yarns. The Bio-Derived Sneakers Tights line is the result of a collaboration with yarn producer Fulgar and The Lycra Company. The tights combine Fulgar's Q-Geo, a bio-based polyamide, with Renewable Lycra EcoMade Fiber, The Lycra Company's bio-based elastane. According to the companies, it is the first time an Oroblù tights style […]

David's Bridal names Kathy Cherian chief financial officer Credits: David's Bridal Interview

Credits: DIRT x Oxford A new report published by the University of Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, in partnership with DIRT Charity, reveals that the fashion industry influences approximately 30 percent of global agricultural land. By expanding traditional assessments—which previously focused solely on textile crops like cotton, flax, and hemp—to include animal-derived materials such as leather and wool, researchers estimate the sector’s reach at 1.45 billion […]

River Island Milton Keynes store. Credits: River Island. British retailer River Island has unveiled a new store concept at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes, marking the first rollout of a format the fashion retailer plans to introduce across its wider store network.

Image for illustration. Credits: Klein©Cotonea A project between Spanish hydroponic farming company Magtech and H&M Group’s Circular Innovation Lab is testing if cotton can be grown without soil using a closed water system and AI-powered monitoring.

Hildy Kuryk, CFDA's interim CEO. Credits: Jamie McCarthy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has reportedly appointed Hildy Kuryk as interim chief executive officer following the resignation of Steven Kolb, according to Vogue Business. Kuryk will hold the position on a temporary contract while the organisation searches for a permanent successor. The CFDA has assigned Karen Harvey Consulting Group to lead the search, which is […]

Oxford Street London Credits: Pexels by Ahmad2saud Oxford Street will begin its transition to a traffic-free shopping destination on 26 October, London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed. In a statement posted on Facebook, Khan said the street would “start to go traffic free” from Monday 26 October, following what he described as strong support from Londoners and businesses.

Gieves & Hawkes unveils House Check designed by Araminta Campbell Credits: Gieves & Hawkes Following the reopening of its flagship store at No. 1 Savile Row in London, Gieves & Hawkes has unveiled a new textile identity created by Scottish luxury brand Araminta Campbell. Named the House Check, the tweed is described as a modern-day heirloom and intended to become part of Gieves & Hawkes’ visual language. Gieves & Hawkes unveils House Check designed by Araminta […]

Isabella West, Hirestreet founder, and Mark FitzGerald, CEO of CTR Group. Credits: Hirestreet. UK circular economy and reverse logistics firm CTR Group has acquired fashion rental platform Hirestreet, bringing the rental and resale businesses together under one owner as it looks to scale subscription fashion rental nationally.

Image for illustration. Credits: AI, FashionUnited. US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), founder and chair of the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus, has introduced the Textile Waste Reduction Act (TWRA), legislation aimed at creating the first coordinated federal framework for reducing textile waste and advancing circularity in the US textile industry.

Formula E announces partnership with Heron Preston Credits: Formula E Formula E — the world’s premier global motorsport series for all-electric, open-wheel single-seater race cars — is expanding into fashion through a new partnership with Heron Preston. The designer will create a new line of merchandise, rethinking motorsport fashion through recycled materials. Announced on Monday, the partnership is primarily focused on Preston’s eX-Ray concept, which transforms textile waste into […]

Crew Clothing East Grinstead store Credits: Courtesy Crew Clothing UK smart casual lifestyle brand Crew Clothing Co Limited, based in the UK, has reported financial results for the 52-week period ended December 28, 2025, demonstrating strong top-line momentum across core sales channels.

Unspun 3D weaving technology Credits: Unspun US-based apparel technology firm Unspun, the developer of OneWeave 3D weaving technology, has appointed Deborah Palmer Keiser as chief operating officer and Michael Rabin as chief commercial officer. Keiser brings over three decades of operational and supply chain experience across consumer brands including Gap, Victoria's Secret, Williams-Sonoma, AllSaints, Yeezy and Boardriders. At Williams-Sonoma, she assisted in establishing the brand portfolio […]

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Credits: Furla Italian leather goods brand Furla has launched the Lynette, a bag reintroduced from its historical archive, during Milan Fashion Week. It is the brand's first archival revival, a step that comes ahead of Furla's centenary in 2027. The Lynette was presented as a Milan Fashion Week exclusive on September 24, 2026, at an event titled 'Furla Cinemania'. According to the brand, the style has been reimagined for a new generation, linking its history with a contemporary attitude. […]

Credits: Oakley American eyewear and sports performance brand Oakley has launched the first instalment of its collaboration with Cactus Jack, the label and streetwear brand founded by American artist Travis Scott. Titled 'Chapter 001', the release centres on three existing Oakley silhouettes, each reworked to reflect the creative universe of Cactus Jack. The collection is led by Scott in his role as Oakley's chief visionary officer. It revisits the Plantaris, the Straight Jacket 99 and the Eye […]

Credits: nift Students representing India’s National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) have received recognition in the fashion-related categories at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, as part of India’s largest-ever delegation to the international skills competition. Vidhi Niravkumar Suthar received a Medal for Excellence in Fashion Technology, one of 20 such awards won by Indian competitors across technical, creative and service disciplines. India also secured six Silver Medals, although […]

Celine Dion is hugged by Eva Longoria after her performance on the runway of the L OREAL Express Your Worth show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris France. Credits: Laurent Hou / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP. Paris - Céline Dion made a surprise appearance at the L'Oréal show on Monday evening, opening Paris Fashion Week with a performance of her song “I’m alive” at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, AFP reported. Wearing a long, black sheath dress, the star took to the runway at the end […]

Credits: Image: Stock Market via Pexels Hong Kong – Fast fashion giant Shein saw its share price plummet by more than 11 percent during mid-day trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The drop followed the publication of lacklustre financial results the previous day, which were undermined by stricter regulations, particularly in Europe.

CAFT protest at Milan Fashion Week. Credits: CAFT. Milan - Hundreds of people protested in Milan on Saturday against the use of fur in the middle of fashion week, an AFP photographer saw. "Fashion Victims" and "Their Lives Are Worth More Than Your Outfit" read some of the placards held up at the rally, calling on organisers to ban fur from Milan fashion week. While fashion weeks in London and New York have banned fur from the catwalks, Milan has only asked brands to avoid using it. The […]

Artificial Intelligence

Package from Shein Credits: Photo by FREDERIC PETRY / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Hong Kong - Fast fashion platform Shein announced on Monday that its operating profit, or adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (adjusted EBIT), fell by 50.4 percent in the first half of this year, year-over-year.

Credits: Lacoste French sportswear brand Lacoste has revealed a collaboration with Mackintosh, the Scottish outerwear house, during its fall/winter 2026 show at Roland-Garros. Directed by Lacoste creative director Pelagia Kolotouros, the twelve-piece collection is crafted entirely from Mackintosh cloth, a waterproof cotton finished with hand-glued and taped seams. Credits: Lacoste The collection draws on the legacies of Lacoste founder René Lacoste, inventor of the polo shirt, and […]

Pepco store in Spain Credits: Pepco Pepco Group expects full year revenue to exceed 4.5 billion euros (5.11 billion dollars). The UK-registered discount retailer released a pre-close trading update for the 51 weeks to September 20, 2026, ahead of its full year preliminary results scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Exclusive Hong Kong Centrestage Elites Exhibition, Hong Kong Fashion Fest Credits: Hong Kong Fashion Fest The dialogues around fashion weeks seem to have settled into a familiar rhythm: the changing of the guards, the designer debuts, the first collection under a new creative director. All eyes on the luxury houses. Will they or won’t they cast that spell that has shoppers running to their stores next season? Will the new designer be the saviour, the disruptor, the downfall ? And, […]

NFL wide receiver Mack Hollins for Vivobarefoot's fall 2026 campaign Credits: Vivobarefoot Interview Vivobarefoot has launched "Weird More – Free Your Feet," a global campaign and collection for fall/winter 2026, with the US as its lead market. The campaign is fronted by NFL wide receiver Mack Hollins and will be supported by an activation around the brand's New York flagship in SoHo, which opens this October.

Primark signs multi-year textile-to-textile recycling agreement with Circ. Credits: Primark. Budget retailer Primark has signed a long-term purchase agreement with textile-to-textile recycling company Circ to introduce recycled polyester made from textile waste into its clothing from 2029.

Models wearing designs by BCU students and graduates at Somerset House. Credit: Fran Gomez de Villaboa Credits: Birmingham City University Birmingham City University presented the work of 13 fashion students and graduates at Somerset House during London Fashion Week on September 17. The institution stood as the sole higher education establishment to host a dedicated exhibition on the official schedule this season, marking its second consecutive appearance at the event.

Portrait of Yanina Novitskaya. Credits: Richemont Delvaux will have a new chief executive officer from December 1. Yanina Novitskaya will take the helm of the Belgian luxury brand, which has been part of Richemont since 2021. The appointment was announced via the Swiss luxury group's press page. Novitskaya succeeds Jean-Marc Loubier and will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of Richemont's Fashion & Accessories Maisons. Novitskaya worked at Cartier for 19 years, where she eventually became […]

Belmont Cameli fronts Reebok Classics fall 2026 campaign Credits: Reebok In Pictures Reebok has unveiled its fall/winter 2026 Classics campaign, fronted by actor Belmont Cameli. The campaign is the next chapter of his multi-season partnership with the brand, following his appointment as a global brand ambassador earlier this year. The new creative forms part of Reebok's "Born Classic. Worn for Life." platform. It is set against a dance-inspired backdrop and centres on movement and the idea of […]

Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani has presented 'Evolution', its spring/summer 2027 women's collection, developed under the direction of Silvana Armani. The collection introduces cotton to the house's illuminated, reflective fabrics for the first time, blurring the line between day and evening wear. Menswear-inspired jackets feature elongated, fluid shapes, with structured tailoring set against lines that follow the body. The collection also carries a […]

Chief financial officer Yves Müller is leaving the fashion group Hugo Boss Image: Hugo Boss AG Fashion group Hugo Boss, which is facing a potential takeover, is replacing its chief financial officer. The current incumbent, Yves Müller, is leaving the executive board at his own request and for personal reasons, the SDax-listed group announced in Metzingen on Monday. Ivica Maric will take over as his successor for the finance department and responsibility for operations as chief operations […]

Tish Lyon Piercing concession in John Lewis. Credits: John Lewis. British department store giant John Lewis is expanding its range of specialist in-store services, adding travel, fine art, healthcare and luxury piercing partnerships as it continues to reposition its department stores as experiential retail destinations.

Matalan storefront. Credits: Matalan. UK fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has announced the appointment of Adele Pickering as head of creative brand. Pickering will join the business in November, strengthening the retailer’s senior brand leadership. Pickering brings more than 20 years of creative experience across fashion, home, beauty, and lifestyle. She has previously held roles at Spanish fashion brand Mango, UK fashion retailer Next, and department store chain John Lewis. Most […]

Credits: Fashion Solution Higher education institutions specializing in fashion management are under increasing pressure to reform their team-based pedagogical models to align with modern corporate environments. While academic curricula consistently emphasize technical merchandising, design, and supply chain strategy, traditional group work often relies on self-selected team structures that allow students to remain within familiar social circles. Experts argue that this setup fails to prepare […]

Credits: Burberry British luxury house Burberry has unveiled '170: The Anniversary Portraits', a campaign that marks the brand's 170th anniversary through its outerwear. The campaign features 170 people photographed in London, New York, Seoul and Shanghai, each wearing one of ten Burberry outerwear styles. Ruthie Rogers and Chey Maya Carty. London. Credits: Burberry The portraits were shot by photographer Jack Day, while Hector Aponysus directed the accompanying film. Chief creative […]

Kylian Mbappé for On Football Credits: Juergen Teller / On Football On scored 16.22 million dollars in media impact value with the launch of On Football last week, according to a new report from Launchmetrics. Kylian Mbappé, who left Nike after 20 years to lead On’s football, was the brand’s top placement, with his Instagram post announcing the new partnership hitting 1.13 million dollars in MIV — MIV is a proprietary algorithm and metric developed by Launchmetrics to assign a specific […]