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Investment agreement. Credits: Pexels The start-up Tilt, an e-commerce platform specialising in live shopping and live auctions, has reached a key milestone by announcing a 26 million dollar funding round on LinkedIn. While the funding intends to accelerate the platform's technological innovations, the core element of this announcement is the major and highly strategic participation of Vinted Ventures. Vinted Ventures is the first industry investor from the re-commerce world to back Tilt. With […]

Credits: Aurélien Fashion brand Aurélien has opened a 60 square metre shop-in-shop in the menswear department of de Bijenkorf in Amsterdam. The new location complements the existing flagship store on Van Baerlestraat in Amsterdam and marks the next step in the brand's physical expansion in the Dutch market. The choice of de Bijenkorf is no coincidence. It is a leading destination for the premium segment in the Netherlands. Its brand portfolio appeals to a quality-conscious and […]

Credits: Superdry Superdry is a fashion name known across the world, expanding to 157 countries during its 23-year history and now it’s heading to Sheffield City Centre as part of the incredible Heart of the City development. Superdry was founded in the UK in 2003, blending vintage Americana with British heritage and a preppy aesthetic across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear. Renowned for its quality fabrications, elevated fits and premium branding, Superdry & Co has agreed a deal […]

Florentin Glémarec and Kévin Nompeix (Egon Lab), Danial Aitouganov (Zomer), Marie Adam-Leenaerdt Credits: ANDAM The 37th edition of the ANDAM prize, led by Nathalie Dufour, has revealed its list of finalists for 2026. The five finalists for the Grand Prix (300,000 euros) and the Special Prize (100,000 euros) are: Egonlab, Fidan Novruzova, Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, Pauline Dujancourt and Zomer. The three finalists for the Pierre Bergé Prize (100,000 euros) are: Anthony Calydon, Boyarovskaya and […]

Artificial Intelligence From left to right, Ismael Gandarillas Pérez and Ricardo García, co-founders of Flipflow alongside Mario Rodríguez. Credits: Angels Capital. Madrid – Valencia-based startup Flipflow, a market analytics firm specialising in the retail sector, announced this week that it has successfully completed a three million euro funding round. This injection of funds will allow the company to accelerate the technological development of its solutions for the retail […]

Gymshark and R.A.D footwear collection Credits: Gymshark British activewear brand Aybl has become embroiled in a legal dispute between its founders and one of its largest shareholders. Lewis Morgan, a co-founder of Gymshark who invested 7 million pounds in Aybl in 2021 in exchange for a 20 percent stake, is reportedly suing brothers Reiss and Kristian Edgerton over his departure from the business, according to The Times. Morgan alleges he was removed from the company under unfair circumstances […]

Saks 2024 holiday windows Credits: Saks by Luis Guillén Former Saks Global chief executive officer Richard Baker has objected to the retailer’s proposed Chapter 11 reorganisation plan, potentially prompting what could result in a lengthy legal battle as the company moves towards emerging from bankruptcy. In a filing with the US Bankruptcy Court in Houston, Baker, who oversaw Saks Global during its 2.7 billion dollar acquisition of Neiman Marcus before departing as the company filed for […]

LMA Fashion Show 2026 Credits: Andra Marta Babre The annual fashion show of the Art Academy of Latvia drew a large audience to Hanzas Perons on 29 May, showcasing 26 collections that explored the intersection of identity, craftsmanship, technology, and sustainability. Held for the 33rd time, the event featured work from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level designers, reflecting the academy’s emphasis on conceptual fashion practice and contemporary design research. Organisers described […]

Manish Malhotra and Michael Stewart for Standing Ground Credits: Manish Malhotra / LVMH The autumn/winter 2026/2027 Haute Couture Week will take place from Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9, 2026. It welcomes two new houses: Manish Malhotra and Standing Ground, blending the power of Indian luxury with young London-based design. Manish Malhotra: Bollywood aesthetic comes to Paris Haute Couture Week On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 8pm CET, Indian designer Manish Malhotra will make his first […]

Credits: Textile Institute The Textile Institute has announced an intensive short course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of textile materials, manufacturing processes and product performance for professionals working across the textile and apparel sector. The programme is aimed at individuals involved in textile production, research and development, product development and commercial operations. Participants will explore the properties, production methods and applications of […]

Credits: BrandAlley Online off-price fashion retailer BrandAlley has been acquired out of administration in a pre-pack sale, allowing the business to continue trading under new ownership. Administrators from BDO were appointed to BrandAlley UK on 29 May before completing an immediate sale of the business and most of its assets to BrandAlley International Limited, a newly formed company described as unconnected to the previous owner. The deal brings an end to a lengthy strategic review, which […]

Oxford Street, London. Credits: Unsplash. Westminster City Council has said it will no longer pursue a judicial review of plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, reducing the potential for a major legal battle over one of London's most significant regeneration projects. The scheme, backed by London mayor Sadiq Khan, will see traffic removed from the area between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, with the first section expected to become traffic-free later this summer. The project is […]

Shein at BHV Marais Credits: F. Julienne France's fraud authority has issued two fines to Shein totalling over 22 million euros (25.56 million dollars), it announced on Wednesday. The authority cited failures related to product traceability, environmental claims, withdrawal periods and delivery times. The institution, which reports to the French Ministry of Finance, has increased the total penalties imposed on the Asian fashion giant in France in recent years. These now amount to over 210 […]

Sports Direct Helsinki store. Credits: Sports Direct. Sports Direct has expanded into the Nordics with a new store in Helsinki, Finland. The Frasers Group-owned retailer has selected a 30,000 square foot site in Helsinki Citycenter Mall for its regional debut, as it continues to grow its international footprint. Over two floors, the store will offer an extensive range of sports and lifestyle brands across menswear, womenswear, and kidswear, including collections from the likes of Nike, […]

Donald Trump Credits: The White House. The US has threatened 60 economies with new tariffs for failing to prevent imports of products made with alleged forced labour or for inadequately enforcing existing import bans. The Office of the US Trade Representative announced this late on Tuesday evening (local time). Consequently, the European Union (EU), the UK and Switzerland, as well as countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, Canada and China, can expect additional tariffs of between 10 and […]

Jacquemus x Nike x FFF Credits: Nike Jacquemus has signed a deal with Nike and the Fédération Française de Football (FFF) to create a lifestyle fashion capsule. The collection will accompany Les Bleus, featuring players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Marcus Thuram, during the 2026 Football World Cup. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the French national football team will play its first match against the African Cup champions, Senegal. On that day, all eyes will be on […]

Terrence Zhou of Bad Binch TongTong, winner of the third annual CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant. Credits: CFDA / Genesis House. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has unveiled the 10 finalists of its 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF). This year’s finalists are Aisling Camps; Amir Taghi; Terrence Zhou of Bad Binch Tongtong; Emily Dawn Long; Jamie Haller; Julia Ferentinos of Juju Vera; Zane Li of Lii; George Inaki of Milamore; Claire Sullivan of Miss […]

Victoria Beckham Fall Winter 2026, Ready to Wear at Paris Fashion Week (March 2026) Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Victoria Beckham has opened the first US store of her eponymous brand at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami. The designer shared details of the opening on her Instagram account, where she said the location was intended to serve as an extension of the brand’s Mayfair flagship boutique in London. It marks the first time a store outside of London will offer both fashion and a […]

Olymp unveils its exclusive 2026 matchday polo shirt collection. Credits: OLYMP OLYMP Bezner KG is no longer known solely for high-quality businesswear. Today, the internationally established fashion brand based in Bietigheim-Bissingen (Ludwigsburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) is equally synonymous with hybrid looks and relaxed casual styles. This includes the polo shirt as an absolute essential of men’s fashion. To mark the upcoming global sporting event, this versatile key piece […]

Future Snoops Credits: Future Snoops. It’s never really been absent. And yet the same assumption continues to shape how it’s approached: “It doesn’t sell.” But what if the story isn’t the color itself—but the way it’s been framed? Join us for a live 30-minute discussion unpacking one of fashion’s most debated shades, why perception around it is shifting, and what that means for brands now. Speakers Joanne Thomas · Director of Color, Future Snoops Robbie Sinclair · VP of […]

José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche, Inditex's next independent director. Credits: CaixaBank. Madrid – Following the publication of its first quarter 2026 results, Inditex has called its investors to the 2026 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, July 7. During the meeting, the appointment of José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche as a new independent director on the Inditex Board of Directors will be proposed. Goirigolzarri is the former chief executive officer of BBVA and former […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion’s interactive destination, Fashion Deconstructed, will return for the July 2026 edition with an expanded programme of live demonstrations, practical workshops and educational sessions designed to reconnect the fashion industry with the craft, skills and processes behind responsible production. Taking place from 7–9 July at Excel London, Fashion Deconstructed will bring together experts in garment repair, textile craftsmanship, ethical fashion design […]

Credits: C2 Fashion Studio Something has shifted in the way people relate to fashion. Not dramatically, not overnight — but with the kind of quiet persistence that signals a genuine cultural change rather than a passing reaction. After years of acceleration, digital saturation, and relentless novelty, consumers are no longer asking for more. They’re asking for better. For coherence, direction, and things that hold up — in the wardrobe, in the home, in the daily decisions that accumulate […]

Credits: Skechers The popular Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins technology is now also available in sandals, providing even more comfort for everyday summer wear. The Reggae Slim collection combines an airy, lightweight feel with easy, hands-free entry and a secure fit. The campaign is supported by singer Vanessa Mai, who perfectly captures the collection's ethos: “For me, comfort means freedom.” When temperatures rise, lightweight and uncomplicated footwear is in demand. This can be found in […]

Credits: Rituals The new 170 m2 space will provide shoppers with an immersive journey through Rituals’ distinctive range of luxurious bath, body, and home products, all thoughtfully designed to inspire moments of mindfulness and self-care in everyday life. The launch represents a significant milestone in Rituals’ ongoing UK growth strategy, underscoring the brand’s dedication to delivering luxury wellbeing experiences in high footfall leisure retail locations. Rituals’ arrival further […]

Asda's new George concept store. Credits: Asda. UK-based supermarket group Asda has announced its first quarter financial results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2026, highlighting a steady stabilization across its core operations under its Formula for Growth turnaround plan. Total revenues, excluding fuel sales, reached 5 billion pounds for the first quarter, representing a modest decline of 1.5 percent year-over-year. Despite the slight top-line contraction, the group […]

Fine Chaos FW26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fine Chaos is closing five years after its launch and will celebrate one last time during Copenhagen Fashion Week. The Danish fashion brand, founded in early 2021 by Ludvig Isaksen and creative director Marc Møllerskov, will cease operations in August. Isaksen announced the news in an email to FashionUnited. “The vision we set for ourselves in 2021 was one of the most important things in my life, and I am proud of what we have built,” […]

Under Armour x Marine Serre Credits: Under Armour x Marine Serre Under Armour and Marine Serre are joining forces. The US sportswear group and the French fashion brand are launching a joint capsule collection, as both companies announced on Tuesday. Marking Under Armour's 30th anniversary, this is the company's first collaboration with another fashion brand. Launching on June 5, the collection draws on Under Armour's sportswear archive from the 2000s. It is particularly inspired by the key […]

Debenhams at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week UK online retail group Boohoo Group plc, which operates as Debenhams Group, reported a return to growth for its first quarter ended May 31, 2026. The company experienced an acceleration in its multi-year turnaround momentum, with group gross merchandise value, or GMV, increasing by 0.5 percent year-over-year. Trading during May was notably strong, achieving GMV growth of approximately 8 percent. This performance was […]

Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, during the presentation of the annual results for the 2025 financial year, on March 11, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Inditex group reported its results for the first quarter of 2026 earlier today. The company, which owns chains such as Zara, Bershka and Massimo Dutti, completed the three-month period from February 1 to April 30 by recording its best first-quarter results in its history. According […]

Violaine Gressier Credits: Conde Nast US media company Condé Nast announced the appointment of Violaine Gressier as chief business officer for France, effective June 22, 2026. Based in the Paris office of Condé Nast and reporting to Elizabeth Herbst-Brady, the chief revenue officer of Condé Nast, Gressier will oversee all revenue activities across the portfolio of the company in France. Her remit includes titles such as Vogue France, GQ, Vanity Fair and AD. In this role, Gressier will lead […]

British Land Credits: British Land British Land has appointed Joanne McNamara as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Simon Carter, who is stepping down after 18 years with the company, including the last five as CEO. McNamara joins from Oxford Properties, where she currently serves as executive vice president, Europe. Oxford Properties is the global real estate investment, development and management arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), one of Canada's […]

Clothing needs protection. Credits: Ravi Sharma / Unsplash The “Mould Crisis” of 2026 is a direct byproduct of the extended maritime detour around the Cape of Good Hope, which has become a semi-permanent fixture due to the 2026 Strait of Hormuz (SoH) closure and continued Red Sea instability. What began as a logistical delay has evolved into a quality assurance nightmare, particularly for shipments originating in high-humidity hubs like Bangladesh, Vietnam and Indonesia. The Financial […]

A Marimekko store Image: Marimekko Finnish textile group Marimekko Corporation has appointed a new executive as part of a structural reform. On Tuesday, the company announced the appointment of Karolin Stjerna as chief operating officer (COO), supply chain. The 41-year-old will take on the newly created position on June 8, join the company's management team and will report directly to CEO and president Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko. She will be responsible for the supply chain, including product […]

Credits: Monta A customer orders a dress on Monday morning for a birthday on Wednesday. On Tuesday evening, she realises she won’t be home for the delivery. What follows is a familiar sequence: an email to customer service, frustration and, in the worst case, a return that could have been avoided. In fashion e-commerce, the post-purchase phase is often the weakest part of the customer journey. Logistics partner Monta addresses this with MontaTracking 2.0, a solution that goes far beyond a […]

A Victoria's Secret store Image: Victoria's Secret US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. exceeded its own targets and analysts' expectations in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. The management subsequently raised its full-year forecast on Tuesday. In the 13 weeks to May 2, the parent company of the Victoria’s Secret, Pink and Adore Me brands generated sales of 1.56 billion dollars. This represented an increase of 15.3 percent compared to the same quarter last […]

Dobell Credits: Dobell via Facebook UK-based business growth expert Champions (UK) plc (Champions) has announced a new global partnership with menswear e-commerce brand Dobell. The deal, which includes a significant equity investment from Champions, marks a new chapter for both organisations. Champions will provide its full-service expertise in strategy, digital marketing and brand development as the British-designed menswear brand continues to expand its presence in key global markets. […]

Artificial intelligence AI-generated image by Modelia. / Iván Rodríguez, ceo and co-founder of Modelia. Credits: Modelia. Madrid – Modelia, the Spanish international business-to-business (B2B) platform specialising in AI-generated image creation and management for the fashion industry, has announced the successful completion of a 1.2 million dollar seed funding round. The capital will be used to drive and further scale its operations, with the US currently standing as its largest […]

Interview Simon Collins — fashion industry executive, educator, and professor at Tsinghua University. Credits: Simon Collins Buenos Aires - For fashion students dreaming of launching their own label after graduation, the industry has never been more accessible — or more competitive. Today, young creatives can build a brand directly from their phones, promote collections through social media, connect with manufacturers online and even use artificial intelligence to create campaigns […]

Credits: Asics Asics is proud to launch the SKY ELITE™ FF 4 indoor shoe, designed to deliver more energy to move body and mind. The SKY ELITE™ FF 4 indoor shoe has been engineered with advanced technology for players to experience soft, responsive cushioning and a supportive fit that provides increased support for jumping power and absorb impact. The SKY ELITE™ FF 4 is designed to support greater vertical jumping and confident movement, giving players the support to feel at their best. […]

Credits: Bleckmann Bleckmann, a specialist in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, is taking over the logistics operations of Beetronics, a specialist in display solutions for specialized industries and professional applications. Beetronics has chosen Bleckmann for its operational reliability and extensive international experience. The company serves specialist industries and professional applications across Europe and North America. Fulfilment at that scale calls for a […]

For illustrative purposes Credits: Pexels The surge in oil prices following the Iran war fuelled inflation in the Eurozone in May. Consumer prices rose by 3.2 percent year-on-year. This was announced by the statistics office Eurostat in Luxembourg on Tuesday, according to an initial estimate. In April, the inflation rate stood at 3.0 percent. Economists had, on average, expected this development. The European Central Bank (ECB) is aiming for a medium-term annual inflation rate of two percent. […]

Credits: ZIMMERMANN For Cruise 2027, ZIMMERMANN explores dualities – the outsiders and the establishment, utility and opulence, grit and glamour – and the refreshing arrival of a bold new energy, inspired by an audacious moment in sporting history. “One of my most vivid memories as a kid was watching Australia II win the 1983 America’s Cup. It was one of those rare moments that swept the whole country up in a brilliant wave of joy and pride. Like a good film, the story had it all: the […]

The 'On Squad Race' final between France, Italy and Spain, on May 29, 2026 at Montjuïc castle in Barcelona, Spain. Credits: On. Madrid – On Running, or simply On for true sports enthusiasts, celebrated the final of its ‘On Squad Race’ initiative in Barcelona this past weekend, featuring teams from France, Italy and Spain. The relay competition has been promoted globally by the brand. FashionUnited had the privilege of participating first-hand, an experience that provided the perfect […]

Credits: Louis Vuitton The Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2027 Men's Pre-Collection by Men's Creative Director Pharrell Williams braves the elements. Acclimatising to varying weather, a versatile wardrobe for the travelling man adapts to the fluctuating forecasts that frame a life lived between continents and capitals. Multifaceted garments and accessories are conceived for a suitcase packed for changeable climates and dynamic dress codes. Tailored to both types of transitions, they assume the […]

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Marketing and Promotion - IED Madrid Credits: IED Istituto Europeo di Design is marking its 60th anniversary with recognition from the prestigious Compasso d’Oro, one of the design industry’s most respected awards. The honour comes as IED celebrates six decades of design education and launches a series of initiatives under the theme “Plural Intelligences,” a concept that explores how different forms of knowledge, creativity, and innovation can work […]

Credits: Bleckmann Although second-hand fashion has become a global phenomenon, the patterns of adoption and growth vary significantly across regions. The US, the UK and continental Europe together account for the majority of the global resale market, but each is evolving in its own way, shaped by local culture, consumer behaviour and policy. United States: scale and regulatory momentum The US is the world’s largest and most mature resale market, representing roughly 40% of global […]

Trapstar Credits: Trapstar blog UK streetwear label Trapstar has been placed on an insolvency marketplace as the business seeks a buyer to navigate working capital challenges, according to a report by London-based business publication City AM. The fashion house was founded in 2005. It achieved global prominence by pioneering the drop retail model, utilising short-notice social media announcements to release limited-edition collections and generate consumer demand. The brand attracted a […]

Adebayo Oke-Lawalhe wants to create pieces that explored humanity, identity, vulnerability, and the complexity of being African beyond generalisations. Credits: Michael Oshai via Orange Culture Fashion, for Adebayo Oke-Lawal, did not begin with the idea of building a brand. It began much earlier, in observation—in watching how people around him expressed themselves through clothing, but also how much remained hidden underneath it. Growing up in Nigeria, he became aware early on of the […]

Kié Lee for Wildside Yohji Yamamoto Vol. 5Credits: Kié Einzelgänger Basel-born Kié Lee founded her label Kié Einzelgänger in New York in 2016, before relocating to Antwerp. Now in her 30s, she feels right at home among the spheres of Raf Simons, Ann Demeulemeester, and Jurgi Persoons. Parallels can be drawn with her own designs. Lee draws creative strength from solitude. It shows in the pervasive use of black in her oeuvre, and strong silhouettes that do the talking. This visual language […]

Gianfranco D'Attis Credits: Kering, ph Foto Studio Internazionale Gianfranco D'Attis is the new CEO of Alexander McQueen, effective June 3, 2026. D'Attis will report to Luca de Meo, chief executive officer of Kering, and will be based in London. The manager has over 25 years of international experience in the luxury sector, with a solid track record in brand development, retail excellence and customer engagement in key markets. Most recently, he held the role of chief executive officer at […]

Portrait de Joannes Soënen. Crédit photo : Camaieu When Joannes Soënen took the helm of Jules in June 2023, the French menswear chain was carrying the weight of a recent cyberattack, a shrinking top line and a store network that had aged out of step with its customers. Roughly two years later, the business he describes as having undergone "a rapid turnaround between 2023 and 2024" was back to nearly 470 million euros in revenue and entering a phase of consolidation. Soënen has done it […]

Credits: Job Center Former Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has been appointed by the UK government to support efforts aimed at addressing youth unemployment, as concerns continue to grow over the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). According to Sky News, Bolland will work with government and industry stakeholders to help create pathways into employment, particularly for younger people facing barriers to entering the workforce. The initiative […]

Boutique Lanvin Credits: Lanvin China-based luxury fashion group Lanvin Group announced the appointment of Xi Luo as chief financial officer, effective June 1, 2026. In this position, Luo will manage the financial operations of the company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, controllership, treasury, investments, and investor relations. Luo possesses more than 20 years of experience across the finance, investment, and capital markets sectors. Most recently, he served as […]

Campaign photographs of “The House of Marisa Berenson” capsule collection, designed by Marisa Berenson for Zara. Credits: Zara. Madrid – Zara has announced the upcoming launch of a capsule collection designed with the renowned New York actress, model and socialite Marisa Berenson, generating considerable anticipation and surprise. She is one of the most recognised figures in the fashion and film worlds of the 70s. After many years as a regular collaborator with Inditex's main fashion […]

Group Shot Miniatures. Martin Margiela auction. Credits: ©Marc Chatelard. This summer, on July 9 at 2pm CEST, a historic auction for the fashion world will take place in Paris. For the first time, Martin Margiela, founder of Maison Margiela, is partnering with auctioneers to organise the sale of his personal archives. The date is already shaping up to be a major event for numerous collectors and enthusiasts. The sale, organised by Parisian auction house Maurice Auction in collaboration with […]

Ellia Baldwin RISD 2026 Credits: Jonas Gustavsson Graduating students from the Apparel Design department at Rhode Island School of Design showcased their work through Collection 2026, the institution’s annual exhibition celebrating the creativity, technical skills and research-driven approach of its senior designers. According to a press release from the school, the showcase featured collections developed over the course of the students’ final year, offering a glimpse into how emerging […]

Monsoon collaborates with Callie Thorpe. Credits: Monsoon Monsoon announces a new limited-edition swim and beachwear collaboration with Callie Thorpe, travel writer and creator whose work has taken her across the world in partnership with some of the biggest names in travel and seen her photography and words featured in leading publications like Condé Nast Traveller. The collection, designed by Callie for Monsoon, celebrates confidence, individuality and thoughtful design. Rooted in Callie's […]

Ashley McDonnell, founder of VYKO Group Credits: VYKO Group by Guilherme Resende and Edgar Camargo Interview Ireland’s first domestic luxury conglomerate, VYKO, have laid out an ambitious blueprint to usher in a new era for Irish luxury on the global stage. Launched in April, the group announced plans to raise 50 million euros this year to acquire and scale heritage and contemporary brands by driving digital, media, and e-commerce strategies. Founded by former LVMH, Puig and Google executive […]

FS4B TEAM PHOTO - KICK OFF MAY 2026 Credits: FashionSkills4Better A new Erasmus+-funded initiative, FashionSkills4Better, has been launched to support sustainable fashion education and vocational training across Europe and Latin America. Running for 30 months, the project brings together nine partners from six countries to help develop the skills needed for the fashion industry's green and digital transition. The programme focuses on sustainability, circular economy practices, digital […]

Loewe celebrates 180 years. Credits: Loewe. Founded in 1846 as a small leather goods workshop in Madrid, Loewe has established itself almost two centuries later as the world's second oldest luxury house still in operation, behind only Hermès. Its longevity is thanks to a constant desire for transformation. The brand's history is also evoked in the animated short film narrated by Antonio Banderas that accompanies this anniversary. It dates back to the initial workshop where Spanish artisans […]

Credits: Loewe via YouTube. This animated video, narrated by Antonio Banderas himself, traces the 180-year history of Loewe, from its origins in 1845 as a modest leather goods workshop in Madrid to becoming a global benchmark in the luxury sector. The narrative explores how the brand fused Spanish artisanal expertise with the commercial vision of its German founder, achieving key milestones such as becoming a supplier to the royal household and introducing ready-to-wear in the 1960s. Watch the […]

Credits: Image: JCA I London Fashion Academy; Hanover Square Twelve graduating designers from JCA London Fashion Academy will present their collections at the institution’s 2026 Graduate Showcase, an event designed to connect emerging talent with fashion industry leaders while demonstrating the role of industry-focused education in preparing students for professional careers. The showcase, scheduled for 18 June at Haberdashers' Hall, will feature collections spanning ready-to-wear, […]

Marc Puig, executive chairman of Puig, during the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting, held on May 29, 2026. Credits: Puig. Madrid – In one of the week's major business stories, Puig held its 2026 Annual General Meeting last Friday, May 29. The meeting proceeded as planned, with shareholders approving every item on the agenda. These items ranged from the approval of the group's financial and non-financial statements for the 2025 financial year to the renewal of its Board of Directors. […]

Credits: Mexx The Dutch fashion house Mexx is giving its identity a clear direction. With Mexx Dutch By Design, the brand firmly establishes its premium position, rooted in forty years of heritage, designed for today. The line stands for what has always set Mexx apart: clothing that looks good without shouting. Authentic in character, confident in style and made for real life. Not for the catwalk, but for the people who show up in it every day. That typically Dutch straightforwardness […]

CONGRESS Alexandra Glogowsky, research associate at Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Sciences. Credits: Textile ETP. The Textile ETP Annual Assembly brought together over one hundred professionals from the textile industry at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) last week. Researchers, engineers, innovation managers and technology companies attended the event. It was marked by the challenges of an industry seeking to redefine its future amidst regulatory pressure, […]

Amazon warehouse. Credits: Amazon newsroom Paris - Amazon plans to invest more than 15 billion euros (17.49 billion dollars) in France over three years. The company announced on Monday "three new logistics sites" intended to create 1,000 permanent jobs. These will be in addition to the more than 7,000 already promised by the company in early May. "Amazon is strengthening its presence (...) (in France) with three new logistics sites in Pays de la Loire, Ile-de-France and Nouvelle-Aquitaine," […]

Everyday Essentials SS27. Credits: OLYMP Summer has a quiet allure: breathable fabrics, softer silhouettes, and a light that seems to slow the day down. Crafted not just for the season, but for moments that last. This collection captures the spirit of summer, evoking the feeling of an endless summer afternoon. The collection unfolds in four distinct modules. Each showcases a different facet of modern summer looks. 01 Spring in the office 02 Everyday essentials 03 Summer essentials 04 Summer […]

Bad Bunny's concert at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium, on May 30, 2026. Credits: Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Madrid – Clearing up any lingering doubts about the strategic nature of the collaboration between Inditex and Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny, Marta Ortega was spotted among the 'VIP' guests at the artist's first concert in Madrid this Saturday, May 30. The partnership is an attempt to reactivate the flagging growth of Zara, its main fashion chain. Ortega is the non-executive […]

Who doesn't know Monroe's 'subway dress'? Credits: Unsplash Exactly one hundred years ago, on June 1, 1926, Norma Jeane Mortenson was born in Los Angeles. She chose the name under which she would live on as a sex symbol, model, actress and singer herself on her thirtieth birthday. Marilyn Monroe christened herself an icon, but for her wardrobe, she needed William Travilla. What was the costume designer's contribution to the Monroe 'brand'? Natural talent William Travilla (1920–1990) grew up […]

In Pictures Ladurée x Casablanca collaboration campaign Credits: Casablanca Parisian fashion label Casablanca has unveiled a collaborative ready-to-wear and pastry collection with French luxury patisserie house Ladurée, designed as a “journey between taste and style”. Launching on June 3, the Ladurée x Casablanca features limited-edition pomelo-mint macarons and gift boxes, which will be available until September 1, alongside a capsule of ready-to-wear and accessories, including […]

Lié Studio debut sunglasses collection Credits: Lié Studio Copenhagen-based accessory brand, Lié Studio, known for its minimalist, timeless jewellery, hair accessories, and leather goods, is expanding into eyewear with the launch of its debut sunglasses collection this month. Founded in late 2021 by Danish twin sisters and fashion models Amalie and Cecilie Moosgaard, the brand is adding eyewear for the first time with its pre-fall 2026 collection, introducing frames that reference […]

Hunter x Lick ‘Green 170’ paint campaign Credits: Lick British heritage brand Hunter, known for its wellington boots and signature ‘Hunter Green’ colour, has partnered with colour-centric British home décor brand Lick to launch a limited-edition paint shade, ‘Green 170’. The collaborative paint shade has been created to celebrate Hunter’s 170-year legacy with a contemporary interpretation of the footwear brand’s heritage shade, which Lick describes as “an elevated, […]

Journeys store, Eastwood Mall Complex Credits: Journeys via Facebook US footwear group Genesco reported a 3 percent increase in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, reaching 487 million dollars compared to 474 million dollars in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The revenue increase was driven by a 2 percent rise in comparable sales, including a 3 percent gain in same store sales, which helped offset the impact of net store closures. Performance across the brand portfolio was mixed, […]

Love Island x Foster Grant capsule sunglasses campaign Credits: Foster Grant FGX International, an EssilorLuxottica company, has unveiled a capsule collection of ‘Love Island’ sunglasses. The six-piece capsule sunglasses collection has been designed in partnership with ITV Studios, which produces the reality dating show ‘Love Island’, and draws inspiration from the TV show’s “playful, high-energy world”. The capsule aims to offer “villa-ready style,” combining social […]

Interview Business park Monforts Quarter in Mönchengladbach. Credits: Textile Factory 7.0 The German government-funded future project, “Textile Factory 7.0” (T7), launched almost a year ago. It is a collaboration between the University of Applied Sciences Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) and other stakeholders from research, business and local authorities. The ambitious goals were announced in July 2025 already: Production and business processes are set to become digital; robotics will […]

Real or fake? Credits: MessinaHembry.com The UK government has introduced new guidance aimed at helping consumers safely shop second-hand fashion online, following a rise in counterfeit goods circulating across resale platforms. Published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the guidance is part of a wider campaign developed alongside online marketplaces including Vinted, and responds to growing concerns around organised counterfeit operations targeting the resale market. New IPO […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai Consumer prices (April) UK headline CPI eased to +2.8 percent year-on-year in April 2026 per the Office for National Statistics (ONS), down from plus 3.3 percent in March — the lowest reading since March 2025 and a 50 basis-point single-month moderation. The Bank of England targets headline CPI at 2 percent, so April sits 80 basis points above target but has moved sharply closer. Core CPI, excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, eased to +2.5 percent from +3.1 […]

Ibiza Fashion Festival 2024 at 528 Ibiza Supporting One Pure Sea - Les Waves (Romania/UK) Credits: IFF. Ibiza Fashion Festival is set to ban all animal-derived knits, including sheep’s wool, mohair, angora, cashmere, and alpaca, from its runways.  The ban builds on the fashion event’s current fur-free pledge, which saw it remove all fur, leather, and animal skins from its showcase and its feather-free commitment. “Cruelty to animals has no place on the runway,” said Ibiza Fashion […]

Ebay names Trosort winner of 2026 Circular Fashion Fund. Credits: Ebay. Ebay has named textile sorting technology company Trosort as the global winner of its 2026 Circular Fashion Fund, honouring the business for its AI-powered approach to improving secondhand clothing operations and textile recovery systems. Selected from eight finalists across the UK, EU, US and Australia, Trosort was recognised for tackling scalable textile sorting infrastructure, a key circularity challenge for fashion. […]

Vogue publisher Conde Nast to cut its workforce Credits: Condé Nast Global media company Condé Nast settled an ongoing labor dispute, reaching a 400,000 US dollar settlement with three former employees, who were fired last year after a confrontation with the company’s head of human resources. The three employees, including Jasper Lo, a New Yorker fact-checker, Alma Avalle, a Bon Appétit writer and producer, and Ben Dewey, a Condé Nast Entertainment videographer, were also reinstated at […]

Von Dutch Womens Velour Lifestyle AI campaign imagery. Credits: Von Dutch. London-based Goldfinch Agency is set to unveil the next phase of Von Dutch’s European expansion at Pitti Uomo this June, using the Florence trade show to introduce the brand’s new SS27 footwear collection alongside a preview of a developing women’s ready-to-wear line. The launch marks a broader push to reposition Von Dutch beyond its trucker-cap heritage and into a more comprehensive lifestyle brand spanning […]

Blkvis and Pegador. Credits: Asos. Asos has introduced nine new menswear brands to its selection, including Gap, for which the British e-tailer is now a wholesale partner in the UK and Ireland. Among the other brands joining the platform are streetwear labels Pegador, Huf, Stan Ray and Cernucci; warm weather dressing labels Blend, Belier and Capo; and Belier and Blkvis, both known for their textured knits and tailored pieces. In addition to this, more than 100 Gap products will also be […]

Corner Shein Credits: Photo by STEPHANE OUZOUNOFF / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Michelle Cameron, the founder of Indigenous Nations Apparel Company (INAC), claims that the ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein has copied 20 of her company’s designs, including the product imagery, to sell copycat products. A member of the Peguis First Nation, Cameron founded her brand close to six years ago in Winnipeg, selling Indigenous streetwear at markets and conferences. According to media reports from […]

Vestiaire Collective campaign. Credits: Vestiaire Collective This Thursday, the platforms Vestiaire Collective and Zalando announced a partnership that pushes the boundaries of the resale market. By partnering with a powerful e-commerce player, capable of selling pre-loved items in 14 European markets to millions of visitors, Vestiaire Collective is ushering second-hand fashion into a new era: that of the 'new new' and virtual mega-malls. What is the 'new new'? Coined by Maurane Nait Mazi, an […]

Patagonia store in Amsterdam Credits: Margriet Hoekstra. An environmentalist drag queen, a billion-dollar outdoor apparel company and a trademark dispute that has sparked widespread backlash online: Patagonia’s lawsuit against climate activist and performer Pattie Gonia has quickly become one of fashion’s most closely watched legal battles. But who exactly is Pattie Gonia? Why is Patagonia suing? And why has the case struck such a nerve online? First things first: who is Pattie Gonia? […]

Monos launches debut sunglasses collection Credits: Courtesty of Monos Travel Canadian lifestyle and travel brand Monos has launched its debut sunglasses collection, Mira, as it expands into a new product category. Marking a “natural evolution” for Monos, the collection includes six styles that represent the brand’s design philosophy. Inspired by architectural shapes and natural landscapes shaped by place, the minimalist styles are made from premium Mazzucchelli cellulose acetate with […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion sales rebounded sharply in the latest week, with an early-season heatwave driving renewed demand across both physical and online channels, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. Total fashion like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +4.59%, against a negative base of -1.14% for the same week last year. Store fashion led the recovery in a notable reversal from the prior week's -4.90% decline. In-store fashion sales grew +6.00%, comfortably ahead of the […]

Arc’teryx to open first evert store in Denmark Credits: Arc’teryx Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx is set to open its first-ever store in Denmark, Copenhagen, next month as it continues to roll out its retail strategy of opening 25 to 30 new stores globally each year. Located at Pilestræde 16, the new brand store opens its doors to the public on June 11 and marks Arc'teryx's first physical presence in the Danish market. The retail location spans 443 square meters across two floors and […]

Georg Kasperkovitz becomes new CEO at Lenzing Credits: Lenzing AG Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing AG has found a new chief executive officer. Approximately six months after the announced departure of CEO Rohit Aggarwal, Georg Kasperkovitz has been appointed as the new CEO. The company announced this on Friday. Kasperkovitz will take over the role on June 1. His term will run until May 31, 2029. With this appointment, Lenzing is opting for an internal solution. Kasperkovitz has been a […]

Hermès store. Credits: Unsplash. Two Swiss lawyers and a notary are under investigation in Paris regarding the Hermès shares case. An heir of the French leather goods house claims to have been dispossessed of the shares in favour of LVMH. AFP learned this on Friday from the Paris public prosecutor's office, confirming a report from the daily newspaper Libération. Nicolas Puech, an 83-year-old Swiss resident, accuses his former wealth manager, Eric Freymond, of dispossessing him of his […]

Humanoid. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. There were no naked robots in sight at a fashion show held in Seoul with a high-tech twist, where pairs of people and humanoids hit the catwalk in matching outfits. A tasselled blue Texan-style ensemble -- complete with a cowboy hat for the robot -- and a retro silver puffer jacket were among the looks showcased at the event on Thursday. Each human model and their shorter android companion took turns to strut their stuff in unison on […]

A general view of "abacost", a closed-front jacket, jackets on display at the Okasol workshop in Kinshasa on May 18, 2026. Credits: GLODY MURHABAZI / AFP Sewing machines whirred across bold fabrics at a Kinshasa atelier where Congolese tailors and their style-savvy customers have revived a suit long associated with life under a dictator. The "abacost" has a closed-front jacket, often with a Mao-style collar and worn without a tie, ideal for the sweltering equatorial heat. It was the signature […]

Dior, Osaka. Credits: Den Niwa Celebrating the powerful ties that unite Dior and Japan, the Maison is opening an unprecedented House of Dior in the heart of Shinsaibashi’s vibrant district. The undulating façade, designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, is a technical masterpiece. A homage to the virtuosity of haute couture, it evokes the flowing drapery and layered fabrics of the dresses created by Christian Dior. Conceived by architect Peter Marino, the interior of this “kingdom of […]

Ganni autumn/winter 2026, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Danish fashion brand Ganni has published its 2025 Responsibility Report, which concludes its Gameplan 2.0 (2023–2025) sustainability strategy and introduces Gameplan 3.0, the new framework that will guide its environmental and social commitments until 2028. The document outlines unmet goals, structural barriers yet to be resolved and a recalibration of targets in a context that the company itself describes as a […]

Marfa Stance Credits: Marfa Stance UK outerwear brand Marfa Stance has appointed Jenna Littler as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Littler announced the appointment through a LinkedIn post, expressing her enthusiasm for joining the company and advancing the creative vision of the business. Prior to this role, Littler spent over 10 years at UK luxury fashion house Burberry, where she held several senior leadership positions, including senior vice president for the UK and Russia retail, […]

Gap's flagship store on Oxford Street, London. Credits: Gap. US specialty apparel company Gap Inc. has updated its full year guidance following its financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026. The group reported a net sales increase of 1 percent to 3.50 billion dollars, while comparable sales rose 2 percent, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of positive growth. Standout quarter for Gap brand Performance across the portfolio was varied during the 13-week period. San […]

Rosa, customer advisor at the fashion brand Grain de Malice. Credits: Grain de Malice. If there is one job in fashion where emotional intelligence reigns supreme, this is it. Far from the clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this immense industry. To paint a multifaceted portrait of this hands-on profession, FashionUnited has chosen to speak with those who approach sales as a place for fulfilment and specialised expertise. Following our […]

European shopping centres are consolidating a new model where visitor quality surpasses volume. This image was created using an artificial intelligence tool. Credits: Alicia R. Sarmiento. The latest data published by the Spanish company TC Group Solutions in its 2026 Retail Intelligence Report points to an ongoing transformation in how European physical retail performance is measured. This scenario requires a review of one of the most historically used indicators by operators and brands: […]

Anthem, FW26. Credit: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Tokyo Fashion Award is setting up in Paris during the upcoming Paris Fashion Week Men's, from June 23 to 28, 2026. This support programme for young Japanese designers will establish a space called “showroom.tokyo in Paris” in the Marais district. The Tokyo Fashion Award, organised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFWO), supports Tokyo-based fashion designers in developing their businesses and […]