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Alaïa 2026 Credits: Alaïa If this fall/winter 2026 season has proven one thing, it is that fashion can be divisive. Yet there remains one designer who has unified the industry throughout his career: Pieter Mulier. The Belgian designer delivered his emotional swan song at Alaïa during Paris Fashion Week, underscoring his status as every designer's favourite designer. On Wednesday, he bid the French maison goodbye after five years while his mentor Raf Simons and his former partner, long-term […]

Von Dutch campaign imagery. Credits: Von Dutch. Americana brand Von Dutch is reestablishing its presence in the US market under the new ownership of WSG Brands. Since acquiring the brand two years ago, WSG has revitalised its identity, positioning the label for “continued growth and long-term market leadership”. Now, Von Dutch is set to re-target the region through an expansion of distribution channels, strengthened retail partnerships, and new collections that honours its […]

SS26. Credits: Samsøe Samsøe Samsøe Samsøe introduces a new chapter in its accessories collection with the launch of the HERØ grab bag – a future icon that marks the beginning of a new design direction for the brand. Rooted in Scandinavian craftsmanship and guided by the principles of Danish design, the HERØ grab bag brings together geometry and asymmetry, structure and spontaneity – an effortless balance between order and disorder that defines the modern Samsøe Samsøe aesthetic. […]

StockX boutique in Paris. Credits: StockX Resale marketplace StockX is honouring its 10 year anniversary with a report looking back on some of the most notable brands, products and milestones seen over its decade in operation. The report, ‘10 Years of StockX’, details everything from the most-traded products since the platform’s launch to its most expensive sales and biggest price increases, spanning everything from apparel to gaming consoles. Of all the data provided, the report’s […]

Tariffs Credits: Pexels A US court has ruled for businesses to receive refunds on billions of dollars in emergency tariffs after the Supreme Court determined last month that they were wrongfully imposed. The US Court of International Trade has ordered Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue refunds on levies President Donald Trump had introduced last year via the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Judge Richard Eaton said that “all importers of record whose entries […]

A Victoria's Secret store Image: Victoria´s Secret US lingerie group Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported surprisingly positive results for the 2025/26 fiscal year on Thursday. Thanks in large part to a strong final quarter, the parent company of the Victoria's Secret, Pink and Adore Me brands exceeded its own forecasts. In the most recent fiscal year, which ended on January 31, group sales reached 6.55 billion US dollars, exceeding the previous year's level by five percent. Revenue in […]

Kenneth Cole und Emily Cole. Credits: Kenneth Cole American designer and entrepreneur Kenneth Cole will be honored at the 2026 Social Impact Summit in New York. The event, hosted by the Social Impact Fund in partnership with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Foundation, will take place on March 30 and spotlight the intersection of fashion, beauty and philanthropy, an increasingly influential space where brand purpose, cultural relevance and industry leadership converge. According to […]

Marks & Spencer store in Bristol's Cabot Circus. Credits: Marks & Spencer. Marks & Spencer has named David Clark as its new director of online, omnichannel and partnerships, a role he will take up from August after completing a store induction period. Clark currently serves as chief customer officer at Frasers Group, where he has been for a total of almost four years. During this time, he oversaw the launch of the company’s new online loyalty programme, as well as leading online […]

The Prada store in Hamburg on Neuer Wall Image: Prada The Italian fashion group Prada SpA (Prada Group) remained on a growth trajectory in the 2025 financial year, despite difficult market conditions. This was primarily due to the continued appeal of its Miu Miu brand. In addition to the current results, the group also announced its strategic plans on Thursday for the fashion house Versace, which was acquired last December. Last year, the Prada Group's revenue amounted to almost 5.72 billion […]

Mango Chief Financial Officer, Margarita Salvans, Mango CEO Toni Ruiz and Daniel Lopez, Mango Chief Expansion, Wholesale and Construction Management Officer Credits: Mango. Spanish fashion multinational Mango reported this morning the company's results at the close of its latest fiscal year, 2025. The period concluded with another historic turnover. The company achieved a turnover of 3.77 billion euros, up 13 percent on 2024. This previous year had already set a historic record, although with […]

Louis Vuitton x De Bethune VDB-03 Louis Varius Project watch. Credits: Louis Vuitton via abcd Consulting Sarl. The French watch and fine jewellery sector reported a decline in sales volume for watches and precious jewellery last year. This occurred even though turnover climbed due to rising metal prices. “The creative industries of French watchmaking and jewellery-making have not been spared by either general economic uncertainties or the somewhat erratic changes in customs tariffs in the […]

Credits: Tokyo 2026 Fashion World Tokyo will return to Tokyo Big Sight from April 8 to 10, 2026, bringing together Japanese craftsmanship, emerging designers and sourcing solutions for the global fashion industry. Organised by RX Japan, the three-day event aims to connect international buyers, retailers and fashion professionals with manufacturers and suppliers across apparel, textiles and accessories. Technical skills and craftsmanship A key feature of the event will spotlight Japanese […]

Eloisa Siclari, general manager of Zalando for Southern Europe. Credits: Zalando. Interview Madrid – On March 12, Zalando will present its 2025 annual results and its outlook for the new 2026 financial year. Ahead of this announcement, FashionUnited interviewed Eloisa Siclari, Zalando's general manager for the entire Southern Europe region, discussing the online fashion giant's performance over the past year and its plans for evolution and growth in the new year. The conversation focused […]

Nike store. Credits: Nike. US sportswear giant Nike has promoted Cimarron Nix to the role of chief sustainability officer. Nix, who has already been with the company for over nine years, is due to relocate for the role, moving to Nike’s Oregon headquarters. The appointment was reportedly announced in an internal email from chief operating officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy, seen by a number of media outlets including Fashionnetwork. According to reports, Nix has been tasked with leading Nike’s […]

Credits: FIRE Fashion wholesale is global by nature. Collections are developed centrally but sold across continents. From New York to Tokyo, from Singapore to Sydney, fashion brands operate in markets with very different retail structures, buying cultures and seasonal realities. Yet one strategic question remains constant: How can a brand ensure that all wholesale sales teams worldwide work in a coordinated, consistent and commercially aligned way? Too often, global wholesale organisations […]

Princesshay Shopping Centre. Credits: Chapman Taylor. New data from MRI Software shows UK retail footfall rebounded strongly in February, with visits rising month-on-month as shoppers returned after the typical January slowdown. According to the company’s latest analysis, footfall across all UK retail destinations increased 9.4 percent compared with January 2026. The rise marks a clear recovery following the quieter start to the year and was stronger than the same period last year, when […]

Moss relaunches Custom Made suiting service. Credits: Moss. British heritage label Moss has relaunched its Custom Made suiting service, taking a refreshed approach and expanding its personalisation offering. Designed to complement its ready-to-wear and casualwear categories, the renewed suiting experience has been designed to provide more accurate, individualised pieces. The service is relaunching with over 80 fabrics and more than 50 design finishing options, including monograms, lapels and […]

Abraham Ortuño, creative director of Camper and Camperlab. Credits: Camper. Madrid – Here is a tightened, more punchy version of the copy tailored for a UK/US fashion editorial or trade publication (e.g., Vogue Business, Drapers, or Hypebeast). MADRID – Majorcan footwear icon Camper has named Paris-based, Alicante-born designer Abraham Ortuño as its new Global Creative Director. Ortuño, the founder of independent label Abra, will debut his first collections for the Autumn/Winter 2027/28 […]

Antler Selfridges pop-up Credits: Antler UK heritage luggage label Antler has appointed its managing director, Kirsty Glenne, to the position of chief executive officer of ATRB, a newly formed house of brands overseeing Antler, Paravel, and Nere. The leadership transition, effective March 5, 2026, marks the evolution of the 110-year-old company into a multi-brand global entity following recent strategic acquisitions. In an announcement on the professional networking platform LinkedIn, Glenne […]

REI Co-op names Kim Waldmann as chief commercial officer. Credits: REI Co-op. US outdoor retailer REI Co-op has appointed Kim Waldmann as its chief commercial officer. Waldmann, who will take up the role from March 9, has been tasked with bringing together elements of the company’s ecosystem across stores, e-commerce and operations. She joins REI from Foot Locker, where she most recently served as global chief customer officer and was credited with leading an enterprise-wide transformation […]

Designer Chouchou Lazare in his atelier. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Strands of raffia dry outside in the sun at the studio of Gabonese fashion designer Chouchou Lazare, who has made a name for himself using the natural fibres to craft his award-winning garments. The natural material derived from palm leaves -- and traditionally reserved for Gabon's nobles and village chiefs -- gained international attention on the runways of the world's fashion capital last week. "This is raffia from […]

Bella Hadid stars in the first campaign of Revolve Group's new brand, Revolve Los Angeles. Credits: Revolve Group. Revolve Group has unveiled its first eponymous fashion house, Revolve Los Angeles. Through the label, set to debut March 9, the US company said it is significantly expanding its existing portfolio of in-house brands and capabilities. With Bella Hadid as the face of the first campaign, Revolve Los Angeles intends to serve the “modern woman” that “knows who they are and […]

The interior of Missoni's new boutique in New York Credits: Missoni Missoni is changing its corporate structure but remains Italian. The brand is losing the Missoni family as shareholders but is continuing its Italian story with Fondo Strategico Italiano (FSI). The fund has chosen to strengthen its commitment by becoming the majority shareholder. FSI first invested in the company's capital in 2018. The possibility of a sale to the American Authentic Brands Group has therefore faded, following […]

The Boggi Milano store at Brickell City Centre Credits: Boggi Milano, photo credit Gabriel Volpi In November, Italian clothing brand Boggi Milano strengthened its retail presence in the US with the opening of its third store in New York. A new store was also opened in Miami at the end of February. The store is located inside the Brickell City Centre, in the heart of the new Miami where business, lifestyle and entertainment meet. “Miami is an international crossroads of styles, cultures and […]

Shanghai shopping street. Credits: Unsplash. In a Shanghai shopping centre, customers browsed racks of used winter coats, $2 trousers and household appliances -- pre-used items that would have been out of place in a major Chinese mall a decade ago. But these days, stagnating wages, youth unemployment and a years-long property crisis are making consumers rethink their spending. China's leaders will likely announce policies aimed at boosting domestic consumption at the annual Two Sessions […]

Eoin Tonge, Primark CEO. Credits: Primark. Eoin Tonge, the interim chief executive officer of budget retail giant Primark, has been appointed to the helm position permanently, confirming media speculation that had been circulating last week. The news was confirmed by the retailer’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), which said Tonge would be taking up the role with immediate effect. Prior to joining ABF in early 2023, Tonge had been chief financial officer and chief strategy […]

Portrait of Jeffrey Edward Epstein. Credits: Photo by MARTIN BUREAU / AFP The Mouv'Enfants collective on Wednesday denounced the sale of clothing associated with Jeffrey Epstein on online platforms, demanding that their sale be banned. Navy half-zip sweatshirts embroidered with the initials JEE (Jeffrey Edward Epstein) were found on Etsy, Vinted, AliExpress and eBay. They are replicas of a garment worn by the sex offender in photographs. The collective, which is committed to fighting child […]

Balmain FW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris, France - For his debut show at the helm of Balmain, French designer Antonin Tron presented a rock and sensual collection on Wednesday. This continued the legacy of his predecessor, Olivier Rousteing. The show took place on the third day of Paris Fashion Week, dedicated to autumn/winter 2026 womenswear. As a tribute to Pierre Balmain's passion for cinema, the show was held in a building in Paris's 14th arrondissement. It was the […]

Agnona Saint-Tropez store. Credits: Courtesy of Agnona At Milan Fashion Week, headlines go to splashy names, over-the-top fashions and celebrities posing by catwalks. But behind the scenes, Italy's smaller and medium-sized brands, the often family-owned lifeblood of the industry, are doggedly defending their craft, striving to keep alive long traditions of excellence. One of them, Agnona, began in 1953 as a wool mill in Italy's northern Piedmont region, producing luxurious textiles in natural […]

Van de Velde Credits: Van de Velde Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde (VdV) has reported a positive turnaround in the latter half of its 2025 financial year, following a challenging start to the period. The company realized revenue growth of 1.9 percent in the second half of the year. However, full-year figures remained slightly below the previous year's levels. Comparable revenue for the 2025 financial year amounted to 203.4 million euros (236.1 million dollars), representing a decrease of […]

The Allbirds store in Hamburg Credits: Allbirds On February 26, Allbirds Inc. secured a definitive victory. A federal court in California dismissed a shareholder lawsuit accusing the company and its executives of financial fraud in connection with its November 2021 IPO and subsequent public statements. The court denied the plaintiffs another chance to amend their complaint. The ruling, as reported by The Fashion Law, ends a case that sought to turn the footwear company's post-market entry […]

An Abercrombie & Fitch store in London Image: Abercrombie & Fitch US apparel group Abercrombie & Fitch Co. set a new sales record in the 2025/26 financial year as expected. Its profit, however, fell short of the previous year's level. The company forecasted a further increase in sales for the current year on Wednesday. Hollister brand remains growth driver In the most recent financial year, which ended on January 31, group sales amounted to 5.27 billion US dollars. This represented […]

American Eagle store in Dubai, UAE. Credits: © Ritu Jethani | Dreamstime.com US-based apparel group American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has reported record financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, supported by a 10 percent increase in total revenue to 1.80 billion dollars. The performance was bolstered by an 8 percent rise in total comparable sales, with the Aerie brand delivering a significant 23 percent increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales. Following the release, Executive […]

Interview The location of Shift Germany. Credits: Shift The launch of Shift Frankfurt is approaching. With a sneak peek at the Fredenhagen industrial location in Offenbach, Shift Frankfurt is today offering a first taste of Germany's new fashion trade show. Fashion professionals, brands and agencies have the chance to experience the ambience of the venue in advance and discover initial stand and lighting concepts. Thimo Schwenzfeier, show director of Shift Frankfurt, reveals more about […]

Stuart Machin, chief executive of M&S Credits: M&S Around 2.4 percent of UK workers change jobs in an average month, according to new analysis from Indeed. That figure might sound modest. But buried inside it is a fault line that runs straight through the fashion industry. In retail, 82 percent of workers who switch jobs leave the sector entirely. In hospitality and tourism, which overlaps significantly with fashion's events, wholesale and showroom economy, that figure climbs to 87 […]

Merrell Launches "It Starts Outside Campaign" and scholarship with Virgil Abloh Credits: Merrell Outdoor footwear brand Merrell has launched its first-ever global brand platform, ‘It Starts Outside’, as it marks its 45th anniversary and continues to develop into a lifestyle brand. The new platform reframes the power of the outdoors and its potential to catalyze change. “It Starts Outside is more than a campaign, it’s our global point of view as we architect the future of the brand,” […]

The Global Change Award announces finalists for 2026 Credits: Global Change Award The H&M Foundation has announced its top 20 finalists for the 2026 Global Change Award (GCA). Selected from 450 ideas submitted from 81 countries across six continents, the innovations from the 20 early-stage finalists are set to be reviewed by the GCA Expert Panel together with the H&M Foundation team. From the 20 finalists, the panel and team will then recommend ten finalists to the H&M Foundation […]

Analysis Christian Dior FW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Presented in the Tuileries Garden on the second day of Paris Fashion Week, the Christian Dior autumn/winter 2026 show was Jonathan Anderson's second womenswear collection for the LVMH group's flagship house. Behind the voluminous Bar jackets, an iconic piece for the label, and cascading ruffles, the brand revealed a clear intention: to celebrate the exclusivity of “Social Rank”. “A dress suited to their social […]

In Pictures A-Cold-Wall* x Kickers Kick Hi collaboration Credits: Kickers British footwear brand Kickers has launched a limited-edition collaboration with fashion label A-Cold-Wall*, capturing “the shared essence of two brands rooted deep in London street culture and everyday life”. The collaborative Kick Hi boot introduces a completely unique silhouette, which Kickers states is “unlike any design seen in the 50-year history of the Kick Hi,” as it features A-Cold-Wall*’s […]

Roots logo Credits: Roots Canadian lifestyle brand Roots, which has more than 100 stores across Canada, has announced it is conducting a strategic review to “identify opportunities to maximise value for all shareholders,” including selling the company. Known for its ultra-soft premium fleece loungewear and leather goods, Roots has appointed J.P. Morgan Securities Canada Inc. as its financial advisor and Torys LLP as its legal advisor for the strategic review. “During the strategic […]

Stuart Machin, chief executive of M&S Credits: M&S British retailer Marks & Spencer is making a “significant investment” in its retail staff with an inflation-beating 6.4 percent pay rise. From April 1, M&S will invest more than 70 million pounds to increase pay for its UK retail staff by at least 6.4 percent, a rise of more than double the current rate of inflation. M&S’s hourly pay for retail staff will increase to 13.41 pounds for customer assistants, representing […]

Petri Alava, founder and former chief executive of Infinited Fiber Company Credits: Petri Alava / Haelixa Haelixa, the Swiss pioneer in DNA-based traceability and product authentication, has announced that Petri Alava, founder and former chief executive of Infinited Fiber Company, has joined its board of directors to reinforce the company’s next phase of growth. Alava led Infinited Fiber Company through a decade-long journey from breakthrough textile-to-textile recycling innovation to global […]

SS26. Credits: Teva Teva®, a division of Deckers Brands, introduces its Spring 2026 collection, the next evolution of its For Playground Earth platform. The S26 lineup serves as your companion for outdoor adventure, merging performance technology with design innovation to inspire and support exploration and connection across the world’s natural playgrounds — from summits to riversides. “For Playground Earth” is more than just a tagline, it’s a rally cry to celebrate the full […]

Frank & Eileen flagship on Madison Avenue, New York City Credits: Frank & Eileen Audrey McLoghlin, founder and chief executive of Los Angeles-based womenswear brand Frank & Eileen, has announced the launch of a foundation dedicated to creating more women entrepreneurs by investing in entrepreneurship education. The Frank & Eileen Foundation launches with an initial 1 million US dollar gift from the 100 percent woman-owned, B Corp-certified contemporary apparel brand to continue […]

Frasers partners with Cat Deeley on rebrand. Credits: Frasers Group. Frasers Group’s flagship retailer House of Fraser is undergoing a rebrand as it pursues a rejuvenated positioning in the retail market. The group has renamed the department store chain to ‘Frasers’, reflecting a continued pivot towards establishing a more premium fashion and lifestyle experience. According to a press release, the rebrand builds on House of Fraser’s heritage to reimagine the traditional department […]

SS26. Credits: BOSS This season, BOSS shines the spotlight on a new cast of BOSSes in its Spring/Summer 2026 brand campaign: a group of individuals who embody what it means to ‘Be the Next’ – those who inspire, lead, and light the way for others by breaking through – all while turning self-belief into strength. Two bright leads illuminating the new-season BOSS story are actors and rising stars Meghann Fahy and Corey Mylchreest. American actor Fahy has emerged as one of Hollywood’s […]

TOMMY JEANS discovers London in its new SS26 campaign. Credits: TOMMY JEANS The campaign represents the next generation of London style. The TOMMY JEANS collection takes to the streets of Shoreditch, merging American heritage with a modern denim lifestyle. Jang Won Young, Franco Masini and Cat Burns Tommy Hilfiger, part of PVH Corp., presents the TOMMY JEANS spring 2026 campaign and collection. The style is inspired by the creative spirit that beats at the heart of London. Led by returning […]

SS26. Credits: Cult Gaia Cult Gaia launches its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Collection, offi cially entering the world of menswear. Photographed in Praia do Arpoador, Ipanema, the campaign captures Rio de Janeiro not simply as a backdrop, but as a sensation shaped by heat, salt, sand, and the rhythm of the sea. This inaugural men’s collection expands Cult Gaia’s signature sculptural language into a new dimension. The result is a wardrobe designed to move with both climate and body. Relaxed […]

Satellite image from March 2, 2026, showing smoke rising from a ship following an explosion in the port of Bandar Abbas, along the Strait of Hormuz. Credits: Photo by - / 2026 PLANET LABS PBC / AFP Paris (France) - The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an “unprecedented freeze” on global maritime trade, affecting everything from cosmetics and food products to pharmaceuticals, cars and precious marbles. While it primarily impacts petroleum products, it also threatens many other […]

Silvana Armani and the models Credits: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani, credit Sgp There was a great deal at stake during this edition of Milan Fashion Week. From the highly anticipated creative director debuts at brands like Gucci and Fendi to srutiny over the Armani brands, now creatively managed by Pantaleo Dell'Orco and Silvana Armani following the founder's passing, the event served as a litmus test for a revitalised fashion week. The industry is navigating with increasing uncertainty. The […]

Credits: Gucci Following Demna’s first fashion show on February 27, a curated selection from the Gucci Primavera collection is now available in selected stores and online, ahead of the official launch starting from July 2026. Credits: Gucci Primavera establishes a new vocabulary of silhouettes, textures, and materials, expressing the product design ethos at the core of Gucci. It informs ideas of lightness, ease, comfort, and body-aware silhouettes, driven by rigorous product […]

OPINION The Vinted app. Credits: Vinted A while ago, I sat down with the sustainability manager of a medium-sized Dutch clothing brand. We discussed circularity, material choices and ambitious sustainability goals for 2030. At one point, the conversation turned to the second-hand market and its potential relevance. I took out my phone and opened Vinted. I typed in the brand name. Hundreds of results appeared. I could have kept scrolling indefinitely. He looked visibly surprised. […]

Unspun 3D weaving technology Credits: Unspun US-founded B-corp-certified apparel technology company Unspun has appointed former The North Face and Boardriders executive Arne Arens as its new chief executive officer, as it looks to accelerate the shift from offshore overproduction to US-based manufacturing. Arens, who has decades of experience leading global consumer apparel brands, has been brought on to guide Unspun’s next phase of growth as it scales automated, localised manufacturing […]

Credits: Pexels The UK government has set out its new Spring Forecast 2026, with chancellor Rachel Reeves telling Parliament that her economic plan is “the right one” for a more uncertain world. For retail businesses, the key talking points were reports of inflation falling, borrowing allegedly being lower than expected, and household incomes that are anticipated to rise. Inflation is now expected to return to target in the second half of the year, earlier than previously forecast, the HM […]

In Pictures Kith for On campaign Credits: Kith / On Premium Swiss performance sportswear brand On has announced a multi-year partnership with American fashion and lifestyle brand Kith, centred around running, designed to bring together On’s performance innovation with Kith’s New York heritage. Launching for spring 2026, the Kith for On collection includes two new and completely original footwear silhouettes: the K-Tech 1, a performance-driven model, and the K-Tech 2, a lifestyle […]

Stoke Shoes campaign Credits: Stoke Shoes American footwear brand Stoke Shoes, launched by former Heydude and Keds president Rick Blackshaw in January, has rolled out to more than 450 stores across the US, less than 90 days after it launched direct to consumers through its own website. The performance-lifestyle shoes, which is targeting the 65 million men with wide feet in America, who the brand states are often overlooked by the athletic footwear industry, is moving from a start-up company […]

M&S named the official partner of Silverstone Circuit Credits: M&S / Silverstone Circuit British retailer Marks & Spencer is becoming an official partner of Silverstone Circuit, the world-renowned motorsport venue in England, which hosts the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. In a statement, M&S said the partnership spans year-round activity at the circuit, including track days, hospitality, fan zones, music, and entertainment, as well as an “elevated presence” at key motorsport […]

Westminster University MA Menswear Credits: UKFT The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a cross-sector initiative to address challenges in how graduate employment outcomes are classified for fashion and textile courses in the UK. UKFT says current Graduate Outcomes data — a national survey run by the Higher Education Statistics Agency that records what graduates are doing 15 months after finishing their studies — does not always reflect industry realities. Roles such […]

The joint Lee and Wrangler store in Berlin Image: Kontoor Brands US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has concluded its fiscal year 2025 with a significant increase in revenue, thanks to the acquisition of outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen. One-off charges, however, led to a decline in profit. This was announced in a business report published by the company on Tuesday. Helly Hansen acquisition boosts revenue development According to the report, group revenue reached 3.15 billion US dollars last […]

Ready-to-wear autumn/winter 26-27 Credits: Gattinoni Finding solutions to the crisis, focusing on internationalisation and providing opportunities for all companies in the sector, including small ones, were key themes at the latest edition of White Milano. At the opening of the event last Thursday, the president of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), Matteo Zoppas, explained the agency's efforts. The organisation is dedicated to the foreign promotion and internationalisation of Italian companies, […]

SS26. Image: SELECTED For spring/summer 2026, Selected is focusing on a silhouette that redefines familiarity: jorts and long shorts that finish just above the knee. This creates a precise line between nonchalance and tailoring. Whether in denim or a minimalist chino style, the new lengths form the basis of the season. Striped shirts create effortless everyday looks; oversized blouses add a touch of lightness; and extra-long blazers provide structure and modern elegance. The colour palette […]

H&M launches a platform in 2026 to highlight global style and self-expression in cities around the world. Credits: H&M H&M&NEW YORK brings together both recognisable faces from the Big Apple and newcomers to the studio, placing them on equal footing. An eclectic mix of icons, including Ice Spice; John Turturro; Liya Kebede; Paloma Elsesser; Kareem Rahma; Jay Guapo; Kai Schreiber and Lynn Yaeger, feature alongside unknown faces. Through photographs and films, they share their […]

The On store in Portland Image: On Holding AG Swiss sportswear provider On Holding has concluded the 2025 financial year with a new revenue record, although net profit fell short of the previous year's level. The results, published by the company on Tuesday, surpassed recent forecasts. Last year, revenue amounted to 3.01 billion Swiss francs (3.83 billion dollars). This represents an increase of 30 percent compared to the previous year. Adjusted for currency fluctuations, revenue grew by 35.6 […]

Credits: ECCO Golf Blending natural motion with cutting-edge innovation, the new ECCO GOLF BIOM C5 represents the evolution of performance design. Combining advanced athletic comfort with premium Scandinavian craftsmanship, BIOM C5 is engineered to deliver exceptional control, stability, and breathable waterproof protection in every round. Building on the legacy of ECCO’s BIOM ® NATURAL MOTION ® technology, the C5 has been refined for modern golfers seeking lightweight performance and […]

Textile recycler Circulose joins Spinnova’s consortium to boost commercialisation efforts. Credits: Circulose / Spinnova. Circulose, a textile-to-textile recycling company, has become a new member of Spinnova’s consortium, building on efforts to scale the Finnish firm’s manufacturing technology that turns wood pulp into textile fibre. Through the collaboration, Circulose will integrate its own pulp, made out of recycled cellulosic-rich textile waste, into Spinnova’s ecosystem as […]

Jockey 1876 Collection campaign Credits: Jockey American heritage underwear and apparel brand Jockey is marking its 150th anniversary with a yearlong celebration of strategic partnerships and a limited-edition Jockey 1876 collection designed to honour its legacy and future. Founded in 1876 by a small company, S.T. Cooper & Sons, with a mission to satisfy "the human need for comfort,” Jockey has become internationally recognised as one of America’s best-known family-owned innerwear and […]

Gucci fall winter 2026-27 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Opinion As Milan Fashion Week drew to a close, one thing felt undeniable: everyone is now a fashion critic. Not just the front row. Not just the legacy editors. But analysts, Substack writers, TikTok commentators, luxury consultants, meme accounts and armchair aesthetes alike. The more interesting question is not whether opinions are polarised, they always have been, but whose approval brands genuinely need in order to succeed. The […]

Streetstyle FW26 Milan Fashion Week Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight During the autumn/winter 2026 edition of Milan Fashion Week, the focus on the street shifts from bold statement pieces to the power of styling. In Milan, this season's fashion landscape is not defined by a single dominant silhouette. Instead, it is shaped by the way classic wardrobe staples are recombined and recontextualised. Details around the neckline, strategic colour accents and a clear preference for leather set the […]

Credits: Oliver Peoples Oliver Peoples is pleased to share its latest campaign, Rendezvous Recall. The campaign takes place in the brand’s hometown of Los Angeles, where promising intentions encounter opportunity. In a storytelling capital, emotions and blurry memories become clear messages through the art of film making. The campaign film adopts the mode of Hollywood film trailer montage. Sunlit interiors, architectural lines, and measured gestures between him and her invite the viewer into […]

Designer: House of Sutai | Model: Eian Sundust. The inaugural SWAIA Native Fashion Week in 2024 Credits: Gilbert Terrazas via Indigenous Fashion Collective. The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is set to host a new curated format for this year’s edition of SWAIA Native Fashion Week. Taking place May 8 to 9, the event will now be held in one location – Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico – as opposed to multiple sites. According to the organisers, this setup […]

Credits: Dior Inspired by original canvas sneakers historically worn by the US Marines on their boats, the Dior Saltwind sneakers revisit the essence of an iconic shoe through the prism of Dior style. Reinterpreting its codes and elegantly reviving its flexible rubber sole, this model stands out with its round shape and wide fit – Jonathan Anderson's visual signature – promising comfort. Credits: Dior Available in a range of luxurious fabrics, including black or vintage Dior Oblique […]

Marks & Spencer stoma underwear for children Credits: Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to launch dedicated stoma underwear for children, extending its existing stoma range for women and men, as it looks “to normalise inclusive design while breaking down barriers to access and affordability”. A stoma is a surgically created opening on the abdomen that allows waste to collect in an external pouch, and research shows that nearly 70 […]

Global textile trade chokepoints -- with main shipping lines in blue and alternate routes in red. Credits: AI-generated image by FashionUnited The ongoing West Asia crisis has thrown open the extreme vulnerability of supply chains, including those of the garment and textile industry. FashionUnited has taken a look at why the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait are such “jugular veins” of the textile trade between Asia and the West and what it means in terms of shipping times, […]

Image for illustration. Credits: FashionUnited Nonprofit organisation Landbell USA has been appointed as the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707), overseeing the management and stewardship of regulated textile products in the state. In the role, Landbell USA will be responsible for developing a Producer Responsibility Plan, which involves consumer education programmes and circular infrastructure, all designed to reduce textile […]

Farfetch. Credits: Farfetch. Since Coupang’s acquisition of Farfetch, it has been hard to gauge how well the British luxury e-tailer is performing, particularly as its South Korean parent company tackles broader market challenges. In the group’s latest earnings call for Q4, however, its CEO and chairman, Bom Kim, confirmed things were looking up. “At Farfetch, this quarter marks the first quarter since our acquisition where we generated positive year-over-year revenue growth with […]

Schuh Westfield White City store. Credits: Schuh. The UK-based footwear retailer Schuh has reported a significant downturn in profitability for the 52 week period ended February 1, 2026. Despite a relatively stable store estate, the group faced a challenging final quarter characterized by an increasingly promotional landscape and disappointing trading during key periods. Highlights of annual results The group’s turnover for the period reached 370.95 million pounds (493.68 million dollars), […]

Trading floor of the Paris Stock Exchange. Credits: Euronext. Madrid – Major European fashion companies are holding their breath, waiting to see how markets and their shares will evolve following the outbreak of the new military conflict between the US and Israel against Iran. The war has unleashed instability in the Persian Gulf region. This has been fraught with uncertainty since last Saturday, which spread to the markets on Monday. In the fashion industry specifically, the performance of […]

Bérénice Rohrer-Missiaen IFM Credits: Guillaume Roujas Report Each season, Paris Fashion Week welcomes new brands, whether they are joining the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) calendar or presenting their collection on the sidelines. On Monday, March 2, 2026, students from the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) and the brand Co kicked off the first day of Paris FW March 2026, unveiling their autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections. IFM show or the creative surge of a new […]

Credits: Bershka The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of global fashion powerhouse Bershka for itsregional debut, reinforcing the centre’s position as the go-to retail destination in the North East. Bershka will open a 16,000 sq ft unit in Red Mall, joining other Inditex brands Stradivarius and Zaraand taking the Spanish retail fashion group’s total footprint at Metrocentre to more than 65,000 sq ft. The new store will feature Bershka’s full product range, spanning […]

GFA GFA CEO Federica Marchionni during her welcome address. Credits: Global Fashion Agenda Global Fashion Agenda and Visa Launch ‘Recycle the Runway’ to Support Circular Fashion Entrepreneurs Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Visa have launched Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway, a new programme aimed at supporting emerging European designers working in circular fashion. Powered by Visa and GFA, the initiative seeks to accelerate the transition to a circular fashion system by backing […]

Maersk cargo vessel. Credits: Maersk. Madrid – Tensions are returning to global value chains following the military conflict that erupted this Saturday, February 28, in the Middle East. This follows coordinated attacks against Iran by the Israeli and US armies. The ayatollahs' regime has already responded to these hostilities, announcing an unpredictable escalation of the conflict. In response, the shipping company Maersk has already taken action, agreeing to divert all its vessels via the […]

Le Lis store Credits: Veste Brazilian high-end apparel group Veste, which operates a portfolio including Le Lis and Dudalina, has consolidated its business model following a year of strategic execution and improved operational discipline. The company reported net revenue of 1.24 billion Brazilian reals (0.24 billion dollars) for the full year 2025, representing a 10.4 percent increase compared to 2024. For the fourth quarter of 2025, net revenue reached 338.90 million Brazilian reals, up 8.4 […]

ThredUp's 'Clean Out' programme Credits: ThredUp ThredUp, the US-based online resale platform, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The company reported a 20 percent increase in full-year revenue, reaching 310.80 million dollars, supported by significant gains in active buyers and a strategic shift toward premium assortments. For the full year 2025, gross profit rose by 19 percent to 246.80 million dollars. While the […]

Interview Successes and mistakes when it comes to brand internationalization. Credits: Inexmoda Buenos Aires — Internationalization has become one of the main challenges for fashion brands seeking growth beyond their local markets. However, the process is often accompanied by recurring mistakes related to operational readiness, financial structure, and understanding of the target market. This article is part of The Do’s and Don’ts, a new editorial series by FashionUnited that […]

Golden Goose opened 17 new stores in 2025. Credits: Golden Goose Golden Goose saw its net revenues from the direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel grow by 21 percent year-over-year. This growth was driven by 17 new store openings in 2025. The D2C channel now represents 81 percent of total net revenues, up from 77 percent in the 2024 financial year. The company recorded solid growth across all regions, with EMEA up 18 percent, APAC up 17 percent and the Americas up 9 percent. The board of directors […]

Credits: Rituals Luxury wellbeing brand Rituals is delighted to announce the opening of four new boutiques, marking another significant milestone in the brand’s UK & IE expansion strategy and reaffirming its commitment to bringing accessible luxury wellbeing experiences to high footfall locations. Please see below for the confirmed locations: 4th March: Wilton Shopping Centre in Cork The new space will provide shoppers with an immersive journey through Rituals’ distinctive range of […]

FW26. Credits: PHILIPP PLEIN PHILIPP PLEIN, the renowned luxury fashion house, debuts their Fall / Winter 2026 Collection at their infamous showroom, reconfigured as ‘The Vault’ over Milan Fashion Week. This season, PHILIPP PLEIN’s Fall / Winter Collection radiates the epitome of winter holidays, sophisticated faux furs, sleek leather and dramatic silhouettes are the core focus of the season. The collection emulates a crisp, cool aesthetic, where men’s and women’s tailoring comes […]

Anna Wintour au défilé Marc Jacobs, Automne Hiver 2024. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Chloe Malle has taken over as the editor of American Vogue, succeeding her larger-than-life mentor, Anna Wintour, who is still working down the hall. This is Ms. Malle's new reality after ascending to the most prestigious job in her field in September. Ms. Malle's first print issue is set to hit newsstands on Feb. 24. In their first joint interview, she and Ms. Wintour will discuss the future of […]

Credits: Burberry As Burberry marks its 170th anniversary, ‘The Trench, Portraits of an Icon’ celebrates a beloved signature style that has long bridged function and fashion. Founder Thomas Burberry’s pioneering invention, gabardine, has been redefining outerwear since 1879. Engineered to resist the elements while allowing freedom of movement, this innovative fabric introduced a new way of dressing. Today, each trench coat continues to embody the same duality: a shield against the […]

Etro AW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As the attention of the world's fashionistas moves from Milan to Paris on the final day of the Italian city's Fashion Week Monday, a roundup of Italy's runway style is due. Here are some of the key trends seen during Milan's Fall/Winter 2026/2027 women's collections. Furry beast Bottega Veneta, Gucci and Emporio Armani AW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Furry, fuzzy or just plain poofy was all over the Milan runways, from the two […]

Gant announced as official partner of 2026 BMW Open by Bitpanda. Credits: Gant Gant will become an Official Partner of the BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich from April 2026, entering a new two-year partnership with one of the ATP500 Tour’s most established tennis tournaments. As part of the partnership, Gant will be integrated into the tournament experience, with the brand outfitting all on-court officials including ball kids, chair umpires and tournament crew, reinforcing its longstanding […]

Hackney Moves 2025. Credits: HOKA HOKA has been confirmed as the new title partner of the iconic Hackney Moves festival, widely regarded as one of the most culturally and community connected events in the London running calendar. HOKA Hackney Moves is a weekend-long celebration in East London with live music and community activations hosted at the festival event village on Hackney Marshes, centred around the centrepiece Hackney Half on Sunday 17 May 2026. The partnership is a continued […]

Gucci autumn/winter 2026-27 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight The intentions and sentiments are good. “This first show of mine for Gucci introduces a universe of people, archetypes, consumers and dress codes destined to inspire my creative language for the future. It is a beginning, but already a mature one, full of intention,” Demna wrote in a letter on show day. However, it is well known that numbers are what truly matter. In these complicated times, to put it mildly, sales figures are […]

Bottega Veneta AW26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Interview As Milan Fashion Week comes to a close for its autumn/winter 2026 season, Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods, said the showcase was a “confident and cohesive” display, defined by strong collections from Bottega Veneta and Prada, as well as a “significant new chapter” at Fendi with Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut. “From the debut at Fendi to the continued evolution of Bottega Veneta, alongside […]

Alexandra Winokur, deputy CEO, LVMH North America Credits: LVMH via LinkedIn French luxury group LVMH and Michael Burke, chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH Americas, have announced the appointment of Alexandra Winokur as deputy CEO of LVMH North America. The appointment is effective as of March 2, 2026. Winokur transitions to this key leadership role following her successful tenure as president of the Americas at Christian Dior Couture. Winokur will report directly to Burke in this […]

In Pictures Tolu Coker x Topshop. Credits: Tolu Coker x Topshop. British fashion brand Topshop has unveiled its entire 18-piece capsule collection designed in collaboration with British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker. The line, now available via Topshop’s e-commerce site, merges Topshop’s own design heritage with the creative vision of Coker, incorporating specifically the designer’s approach to tailoring. Much of the collection prioritises sculptural silhouettes, seen in the […]

Zara store in the Iraq Mall, Baghdad, Iraq. Credits: Azadea. Madrid – Fate has seen the culmination of a major strategic goal for Spanish fashion giant Inditex coincide with one of the most volatile periods of instability in the Middle East. Despite the outbreak of military conflict between Iran and a coalition of the US and Israel, Inditex has officially entered Iraq—its 98th physical and 215th online market. The move was first signaled nearly a year ago by CEO Óscar García Maceiras […]

Zegna summer 2026 Credits: Zegna Italian luxury fashion house Zegna is stepping away from the traditional Milan Fashion Week calendar to host a “singular, time-specific moment” in Los Angeles for summer 2027. The Zegna show will take place on June 5 at Villa Zegna, the brand’s invitation-only temporary private club, which will open right after the show and remain in Los Angeles for a few days. In a statement, Zegna said the move was part of the luxury fashion house’s commitment to […]

Los Angeles, California. Credits: Unsplash. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has outlined a reporting deadline for California Greenhouse Gas Reporting (SB 253) after approving the adoption of the bill. Based on stakeholder feedback, the organisation has pin-pointed August 10, 2026, as the first-year reporting deadline. For the inaugural year, companies must include only Scope 1 and 2 emissions: the former regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions controlled or owned by an […]

Atelier Athem installation for Burberry in Paris Credits: Atelier Athem by F.Berthet Paris-based creative studio, Atelier Athem, which specialises in scenography and experiential installations, is entering the UK market with a dedicated office in London, marking a new phase in the agency’s growth. To lead the London office, Atelier Athem has appointed Louise Hervouët as head of development UK to oversee business development and strategic partnerships across the region. Hervouët, an […]