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Hed Mayner SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As FashionUnited reported earlier this month, European luxury brands are no longer treating men’s bags as an afterthought. Instead, they have become a core category, priced below apparel, but still offering the status, craftsmanship, and statement appeal that luxury consumers seek. The cache is undeniable, with top players at this year's World Cup proving that carrying branded luggage or a designer handbag can project just as much masculine […]

Image from the brand DDP. Credits: Artefact Area - Maxime Lemeunier Following the announcement of its relaunch last February, DDP is set to return to the high street with the opening of a boutique in Bordeaux. The news was shared on LinkedIn by the Dutexdor group, the brand's partner via an exclusive licensing agreement. This is not the first time the iconic 1990s brand has attempted a retail comeback. Two years ago, DDP's physical relaunch ended in a premature closure after only one year of […]

Credits: Jessica Gow / TT NEWS AGENCY / TT News Agency via AFP The European Union on Friday accused Temu of failing to hand over information during an inspection as part of a probe into the Chinese-owned online retailer. The EU's powerful antitrust sheriff said it carried out surprise raids between December 2 and 5, 2025, seeking evidence in an investigation looking at whether Temu received "potentially distortive foreign subsidies". The European Commission said it "preliminarily finds that […]

Sfera store in the Gran Plaza 2 shopping centre in Majadahonda, Madrid (Spain). Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – Following its last Annual General Meeting exactly one week ago, the management of El Corte Inglés has now published the financial and non-financial reports for its 2025 financial year. The period ended on February 28, during which the company quietly continued to give a special international boost to Sfera, its fashion and accessories chain. Created in 2001, while still under […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion posted a sixth consecutive week of growth, though the gain came against a weak prior-year comparison as momentum across the wider high street faded to a standstill. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +4.74%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — but that was measured against a -6.56% base a year earlier, meaning much of the headline reflects a soft comparison rather than fresh demand. Store fashion again led the category, up […]

Flannels Leeds store. Credits: Flannels / Frasers Group. Australia’s Takeovers Panel has decided not to investigate Frasers Group’s concerns over Accent Group’s recommendation that shareholders reject its takeover offer. The panel was asked by Frasers earlier this month to review Accent’s target statement, which outlined why the Australian footwear retailer believed Frasers’ 0.65 Aus dollar-per-share proposal was “materially inadequate”. Accent, which operates brands including […]

Manchester Arndale. Credits: Unsplash. Real estate giant Hammerson has announced plans to raise up to 10 percent of its existing issued share capital, worth approximately 190 million pounds, to partly fund its recently completed acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Manchester Arndale. The capital raise follows the property group's purchase of the interest from Palma Arndale BidCo for 218 million pounds. The fundraising will include an institutional placing, a UK retail offer and a director […]

Boss flagship store in Düsseldorf Credits: Hugo Boss British retail giant Frasers Group has extended the acceptance period for its 2.3 billion pound takeover offer for Hugo Boss after securing backing from just 7.3 percent of independent shareholders by the initial deadline. The retailer's 38 euro-per-share cash offer, which values the stake Frasers does not already hold in the business at 1.7 billion pounds, was rejected last month by Hugo Boss' board, which described the bid as "inadequate" […]

US flag Credits: James Li via Unsplash The US fashion industry is facing another year of uncertainty. From the IEEPA tariffs that were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court to the expiring Section 122 tariffs that took their place to the new 301 and 232 tariffs – tariffs remain a top concern for US fashion businesses from brands and retailers to importers. The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) surveys about 30 of them and publishes its findings in the annual USFIA […]

Credits: courtesy of Harvey Nichols Gordon Brothers, the US investment firm behind retailers including Laura Ashley and the owner of Poundland, has submitted a bid to acquire luxury department store Harvey Nichols, according to a report by Sky News. The offer was reportedly submitted ahead of this week's bidding deadline, with a further deadline now set for next week as owner Sir Dickson Poon mulls a sale of the business after 35 years. Sky News reported that Frasers Group and Next remain […]

Puma in London Credits: Puma. Corporate restructuring and weaker demand linked to the Middle East conflict have impacted the sportswear manufacturer Puma's sales in the second quarter. Revenue fell by almost ten percent to nearly 1.7 billion euros (1.96 billion dollars), the company announced on Friday in Herzogenaurach. The wholesale business in the American and European regions was particularly weak. Puma is currently reducing sales through this channel, especially in North America and […]

Alberta Ferretti, SS26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight A new meeting on the Aeffe dispute was held yesterday in Rome at Mimit. During the meeting, it was announced that the Ferretti family, the group's current owner, has submitted a binding offer for the company's relaunch. The offer was made together with Invitalia, the Oxy Fund and a Chinese industrial partner. The transaction, valued at approximately 115 million euros (132.4 million dollars), includes maintaining and enhancing the group's […]

Kacey Musgraves x Reformation camaign Credits: Reformation Animal welfare organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said it has purchased stock in Reformation after the US womenswear brand debuted on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. While the size of the stake was not disclosed, PETA confirmed it was enough to allow it to attend annual meetings where it plans to pressure executives to stop selling products made from animal skins, hair and wool. Reformation has […]

Epoch Biodesign's nylon polymer production plant in Blanes, Gerona, Spain. Credits: Epoch Biodesign. Madrid – London-based biotechnology start-up Epoch Biodesign has announced the acquisition of the former Domo Polymer nylon 6,6 polymerisation plant in Blanes, Gerona. The company specialises in the enzymatic biorecycling of pre- and post-consumer textiles. The acquisition has been described as a “fundamental step” towards its goal of moving to a fully vertically integrated model. This […]

The Karl Lagerfeld café in Amsterdam. Credits: Elina Giatras / Karl Lagerfeld. The Karl Lagerfeld brand, owned by the G-III Apparel group, announced the opening of its first food and beverage establishment, the Karl Lagerfeld Café, this Friday. Located on the ground floor of its Amsterdam headquarters at 32 Raadhuisstraat, this new space is part of the company's diversification strategy. The establishment offers a selection of speciality coffees and pastries, developed in partnership with […]

Louis Vuitton X FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy trunk Credits: Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton, owned by the LVMH group, has won a lawsuit against Molly Tea, a Chinese bubble tea chain founded in Shenzhen in 2021. The dispute concerned Molly Tea's logo, a stylised four-petal flower. The Suzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province, China, affirmed that the logo infringed upon seven of Louis Vuitton's registered trademarks that feature the Monogram's floral pattern. Court ruled on trademark […]

Jose Manuel Albesa, chief executive officer of Puig, during the Annual General Meeting held on May 29, 2026. Credits: Puig. Madrid – On Thursday, July 30, 2026, at market close, the Spanish fashion and beauty multinational Puig reported its results for the first half of its 2026 fiscal year. The group owns fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera and Byredo. The period, which ended on June 30, saw the company achieve low single-digit sales growth and a profit […]

Amazon Credits: Amazon US e-commerce and technology conglomerate Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net sales for the Seattle-based group increased 20 percent to 200.60 billion dollars, compared with 167.70 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2025. Foreign exchange rates provided a favorable impact of 0.10 billion dollars during the period. Net income expanded significantly to 62.60 billion dollars, or 5.75 dollars per […]

Columbia Sportswear shop Credits: Ralf Liebhold via Dreamstime.com US outdoor apparel and footwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear Company (Columbia Sportswear) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net sales for the Portland, Oregon-based group increased 2 percent to 614.4 million dollars compared to 605.2 million dollars in the prior-year period. On a constant-currency basis, net sales rose 1 percent. Growth across international markets helped offset […]

Autumn Fair 2025. Credits: Hyve Group. For much of the past five years, discussion around UK retail has centred on rising costs, inflation and cautious consumer spending. Yet while a challenging picture has been painted for those looking in, many retailers have been quietly adapting. Rather than emerging weaker, the market has become increasingly focused on differentiation, with retailers investing in distinctive brands, curated product ranges and stronger customer experiences. According to […]

Brunello Cucinelli SS27 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Brunello Cucinelli has reported first-half revenues of 749.4 million euros for the period ending June 30. This represents an increase of +13.3 percent at constant exchange rates and +9.5 percent at current exchange rates. According to a statement, the retail channel saw an increase of +19.3 percent at constant exchange rates. This was driven by double-digit growth in all key markets. The second quarter also saw a rise of +18.6 percent at […]

Heidi O’Neill Credits: Nike Heidi O'Neill spent nearly three decades at Nike, helped grow its women’s business into a multibillion-dollar engine, and was pushed out when new CEO Elliott Hill reorganized the leadership team. She will become Lululemon’s CEO on September 8, inheriting weak North American sales and a founder, Chip Wilson, who has publicly said she is not the kind of transformative, creative-first leader he wanted. “We’ll let the work answer” In the second week of May, […]

Image: Mammut Swiss outdoor outfitter Mammut Sports Group AG has a new owner. On Thursday, the mountain sports specialist announced that Chinese investment firm CPE has signed an agreement to acquire Mammut from Jacobs Capital. CPE will support Mammut in “accelerating its global growth, particularly in Asia and North America,” a statement said. The company will retain its headquarters in Seon following the transaction and will continue to be led by the existing management team under CEO […]

Credits: HOKA US footwear brand Hoka, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), has released the Stinson 8, an update to one of its road-to-trail running shoes. According to the brand, this is the lightest version of the model to date. The shoe features a redesigned H-Frame layer with an open "H" shape, intended to stabilise the foot's motion during the gait cycle on uneven terrain. This sits above a softer lower midsole layer designed to absorb impact. The upper is made from breathable mesh […]

Florian Wirtz customised Adidas boots for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Credits: Adidas. Adidas on Thursday apologised for a surfeit of pink boots at the World Cup, saying that it was a coincidence that they were sported by a striking number of players. Asked by AFP about the unusual uniformity of boot colours during a press conference on the company's quarterly results, Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden said "it was an accident". "I think it's a coincidence, and I hope it will not happen again," he […]

In Pictures Jaxson Dart and Malik Nabers Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch is putting professional football at the center of its fall 2026 denim campaign, "Denim Made Iconic," unveiled Thursday. The campaign pairs models Emily Ratajkowski and Paloma Elsesser with two New York Giants players — quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Malik Nabers — in a New York-shot campaign by photographer Cass Bird. Jaxson Dart Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch The […]

Depop Credits: Image: Depop E-commerce group eBay has completed its acquisition of London-based fashion resale marketplace Depop from Etsy, both companies announced on Thursday. The seller received approximately 1.4 billion dollars in cash. According to the announcement, the figure reflects a purchase price of 1.2 billion dollars plus 200 million dollars of net purchase price adjustments and interest, and remains subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The transaction, first announced on […]

Old Navy x Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Credits: Old Navy Old Navy has raised 1.3 million dollars for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada, the company announced on Wednesday. The number is the result of a five-day campaign that took place at Old Navy stores across North America, where customers were invited to donate 5 dollars at checkout in exchange for 5 dollars off a purchase of 35 dollars or more. “This milestone helps support our […]

Canada Goose flagship store in Tokyo Image: Canada Goose/Business Wire Canadian apparel company Canada Goose Holdings Inc. achieved double-digit revenue growth in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding market expectations primarily due to strong growth in China. The Toronto-based down jacket specialist's loss was significantly lower than in the same period last year, although analysts had anticipated a better result. According to a statement released on Thursday, revenue […]

Steve Madden flagship store in Westfield Mall of the Netherlands. Credits: So PR Steve Madden, Ltd. has raised its full-year revenue and adjusted earnings guidance after second-quarter revenue rose 19.1 percent to 665.9 million dollars, from 559 million dollars in the same period of 2025. Net income attributable to the company was 27.7 million dollars, or 38 cents per diluted share, against a loss of 39.5 million dollars, or 56 cents per share, a year earlier. Adjusted net income, which […]

Crocs Kidswear Spring Summer 2027 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight US footwear company Crocs, Inc. (Crocs) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Consolidated revenues rose 2.6 percent, or 2 percent on a constant currency basis, reaching 1.18 billion dollars. The growth was led by the flagship Crocs brand, which surpassed one billion dollars in quarterly revenue for the first time. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) revenues grew 12 percent, or 11.3 percent on a […]

Atelier Athem installation for Burberry in Paris Credits: Atelier Athem by F.Berthet UK luxury house Burberry Group plc (Burberry) has appointed Alexander Lacik to its board of directors as an independent non-executive director. The executive will also serve as a member of the nomination committee, with the appointment taking effect on September 1, 2026. Lacik brings over 30 years of international commercial experience across global consumer and discretionary consumer brands to the British […]

Prada autumn/winter 26 show Credits: Prada Prada spa reported net revenue of 3.048 billion euros (3.50 billion dollars) in the first half ending June 30, an increase of 16 percent year-over-year (plus 5 percent on an organic basis). The company closed the second quarter with 7 percent growth. According to a statement from Prada spa, retail sales amounted to 2.633 billion euros. This is an increase of 12 percent year-over-year and 3 percent on an organic basis, compared to 10 percent growth in […]

Gildan headquarters Credits: Gildan Activewear Inc. Canadian apparel manufacturer Gildan Activewear Inc. (Gildan) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2026. The Montreal-based business recorded net sales from continuing operations of 1.58 billion dollars, representing a 72.3 percent increase compared to 918.50 million dollars in the prior-year period. The top-line expansion was primarily driven by the acquisition of US apparel brand HanesBrands Inc. […]

Credits: Istituto Marangoni Mumbai Istituto Marangoni Mumbai presented its annual student fashion showcase, titled Astitva, on July 18, highlighting the work of second-year Fashion Design students. The event featured nine collections exploring themes including identity, memory, resilience, heritage, and transformation through contemporary fashion. According to the institution, the name Astitva, derived from the Sanskrit word for "identity" or "existence," served as the central theme for the […]

Credits: SCAD The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has announced a new residential graduate program at its campus in Lacoste, France, beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year. The program is available to eligible graduate students enrolled in SCADnow, the university's online learning platform. The initiative allows participating students to complete a 12-month academic year while living and studying at SCAD's campus in the medieval village of Lacoste, located in France's Provence […]

Credits: Klarna Payment provider Klarna is now available as a payment method in Lululemon stores in Germany and the UK. The move expands a partnership that has existed online for more than five years, Klarna announced last week. The integration is made possible by the payment platform Adyen, which Lululemon uses. At the checkout, customers scan a QR code with their smartphone and pay via the Klarna app. According to the company, the purchase amount can be split into three interest-free […]

Credits: Fashion for Good New research from Earth Action has found that textile manufacturing generates around 92,000 tonnes of microfibre pollution annually, with more than 63 percent of this waste ultimately leaking into the environment. In the NGO’s ‘From Shedding to Solutions’, it is suggested that despite wastewater treatment capturing a significant proportion of fibres, current infrastructure prevents only 34,000 tonnes, or 37 percent, of annual leakage from reaching the […]

Bardot logo. Credits: Bardot. Australian fashion brand Bardot has expanded its international e-commerce strategy with the launch of dedicated online stores for customers in the UK and Europe. Previously, shoppers in both markets accessed the brand through its US website and wholesale partners. The new regional platforms intend to introduce local payment options, transparent duties at checkout and faster delivery services tailored to each market. In a post on LinkedIn, Bardot chief executive […]

Reformation store. Credits: Reformation US womenswear label Reformation has priced its initial public offering at 15 dollars per share, raising approximately 211 million dollars ahead of its planned debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The Los Angeles-based brand is offering 14,062,500 shares, including 9,478,821 newly issued shares and 4,583,679 shares sold by existing shareholders. Trading is expected to begin on 30 July under the ticker symbol "REF", with the offering due to close on 31 […]

One of the two women's Climasandal models Credits: Geox Geox spa has closed the first six months with revenues down 11.4 percent compared to the first half of the year (8.8 percent on a like-for-like basis), at 270 million euros (309 million dollars). The company reported an adjusted Ebitda of 13 million euros, compared to nine million in the same period last year. “Geox has faced a difficult and sharply contracting market, already characterised by very strong competition, as well as […]

Renowned image architect Law Roach recently collaborated with Vogue for a featured exploration of his personal effects, housed within a pink Hermès Birkin bag accented with rose-gold hardware. The prominent stylist, recognized for his work with high-profile clients such as Zendaya, Celine Dion, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Hunter Schafer, unveiled an eclectic assortment of essentials. In this video, he showcased a customized bottle of Vaseline, a Dell laptop, his publication titled "How to Build a […]

Romeo Beckham for Tommy Hilfiger Credits: Tommy Hilfiger In Pictures Tommy Hilfiger has cast model Romeo Beckham as the face of "Always Denim," its fall/winter 2026 campaign, shot at the Mark Hotel in New York alongside Dutch model Yasmin Wijnaldum. The campaign is built around four named fits — the 90s-inspired "Theo" baggy jean and straight-leg "Dover" for men, the high-waisted "Sarah'' and low-rise "Daisy" for women — an approach closer to franchise building than seasonal newness, and […]

Sourcing by Informa show in New York. Credits: Informa Fashion by Informa and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have announced a partnership to promote New York–based manufacturing, launching at the Sourcing by Informa show in New York in September and continuing into 2027. The collaboration debuts at Fashion by Informa’s New York Marketplace at the Javits Center from September 9 to 11, where the CFDA will curate a showcase of six to eight New York City manufacturers on […]

Spain, winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Credits: Odd Andersen, AFP. An online auction by auction house Christie's has raised 652,630 dollars from the sale of fashion items, sports memorabilia and other objects related to the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to the results of the online auction One Goal: An Auction to Benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The auction consisted of 27 lots. The entire proceeds will benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is dedicated to […]

Ton Wiedenhoff Credits: Alvanon With more than 35 years in the apparel industry, Ton Wiedenhoff, Executive Director Europe for the sizing and apparel technology company Alvanon, has helped hundreds of brands and retailers integrate transformative sizing standards and smarter processes into their value chains. In this insightful interview for FashionUnited, he explains why sizing is a strategic business issue and how brands can use foundational data to increase their visibility and reach their […]

Credit: KARL LAGERFELD This autumn revolves around powerful tailoring, rich textures and timeless silhouettes, with a clear preference for quality over trends. The fashion house Karl Lagerfeld, with its global headquarters in Amsterdam, is responding with an autumn/winter 2026 collection that translates alpine influences into a contemporary, urban wardrobe. Karl Lagerfeld womenswear FW26 Monochrome shades of black, white, grey and warm beige form the basis of the collection. Faux fur, velvet […]

Dsquared2 becomes fashion partner of AS Roma Credits: Dsquared2 Dsquared2 and the football club AS Roma have entered into a multi-year partnership, under which the Italian luxury brand will design the official off-pitch attire. Starting with the 2026/27 season, Dsquared2 will exclusively design the formal and casual attire for the players of the men's and women's first teams, as well as for the coaching teams and staff, Dsquared2 and AS Roma announced on Wednesday. The brand will become the […]

Levi's x Satisfy Credits: Levi's French running brand Satisfy and US denim brand Levi's have returned for a second collaboration, a climbing-focused collection called 'Stoner', according to a press release. Through Satisfy's Re-Possessed programme, archive-sourced Levi's garments are rebuilt for movement while keeping their existing wear. The collaboration references climbing heritage, from the Stonemasters who wore Levi's on the rock in 1970s Yosemite to today, and the campaign was shot in […]

Skechers Copenhagen store. Credits: Skechers. US footwear specialist Skechers has said construction of its new European distribution centre is set to finalise in August, making way for the company’s next chapter of growth in the region. Located near Liège Airport in Belgium, in close proximity to its existing site in Milmort, the 230,000 square metre centre intends to place Skechers at the “forefront of innovative distribution to the continent”, chief operating officer David Weinberg […]

Burberry & V&A announce display celebrating history and innovation of the Burberry Trench Coat. Credits: Courtesy of Burberry British luxury brand Burberry and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) have announced a display dedicated to the Burberry trench coat, marking the brand's 170th anniversary, according to a press release. Titled 'The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon', the free display runs at V&A South Kensington in London from 21 September 2026 to 3 January 2027. Held […]

Adidas Downtown LA store. Credits: Adidas Adidas AG, the German athletic apparel, footwear, and related products company, on Thursday reported a decline in net profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, hurt by loss from discontinued operations. However, the company recorded a rise in net sales, helped by improved demand. For the three-month period, the company reported a net income of 355 million euros, or 2.02 euros per share, less than 369 million euros, or 2.07 euroes per share, in the […]

Report From left to right: Dries van Noten, Acne Studios, Kiko Kostadinov FW27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight With the title Age of Agency, trend forecaster Jan Agelink immediately clarified what autumn/winter 2027/28 is all about: autonomy. According to the expert, freedom of choice, self-determination and the ability to maintain control over one's own life are under increasing pressure from the growing influence of technology. Simultaneously, Agelink sees agency as a […]

In the Brax showroom Credits: Cheryll Mühlen During Düsseldorf Fashion Days, the Ferris wheel was turning at the Rheinkirmes funfair. A more fitting image for these order days could hardly be found. One moment you are soaring upwards, the next you are heading down. Those who embrace the ride might even enjoy it. However, those who try to control every movement will quickly feel queasy. A similar ambivalence characterised the mood in Düsseldorf. Walking through the showrooms, agencies, or […]

Credits: Lacoste On 31 July 1923, René Lacoste faced Spain's top-ranked player, Manuel de Gomar, in a Davis Cup tie in Deauville when a sudden downpour flooded the grass court. Spectators threw newspapers onto the surface to help it dry, while players and onlookers sheltered under umbrellas in trench coats, ponchos, slickers and rubber boots. The rain stretched the match over two days, but Lacoste won in four sets, sending France through to the final and setting the young player on the path […]

Daniel Schwarz Credit: Primark Daniel Schwarz is the new head for Germany and Austria at the Irish fashion discounter Primark. Schwarz will take over the position of head of sales on August 1, Primark announced on Wednesday. He will be responsible for the strategic development and operational business of the company in both countries. The new head comes from within the company and brings more than 14 years of management experience from various positions within the business. Most recently, he […]

Reopening of Guess store at the Forum Shops, Caesars Palace Credits: Guess Inc. Authentic Brands Group is moving into the next phase of its growth strategy for Guess with the appointment of operating partners in the US and Canada, seeing it expand into new categories, such as homeware. Centric Brands LLC has been tasked with overseeing children’s apparel, sleepwear and accessories alongside men’s sleepwear, underwear, and small leather goods, belts and cold-weather accessories. Vandale […]

Briony Garbett, Nadine Merabi CEO. Credits: Nadine Merabi. Briony Garbett, the managing director of Karen Millen, has been named as the new chief executive officer of Nadine Merabi. The news was confirmed by the womenswear brand in a press release. Garbett succeeds Jacobo Hachuel, who stepped down from the role after one year. She joins following a series of other leadership appointments at the occasionwear label, where Hash Ladha, former Jigsaw CEO, and Nick Beighton, former Matches CEO, […]

An Okaïdi store in Nantes (January 2026). Credits: Photo by LAETITIA NOTARIANNI / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Lille - French kidswear retailer Okaïdi has exited administration after a court approved a recovery plan that has resulted in the loss of 244 jobs and the closure of 57 stores in France, the company announced on Tuesday. The brand has also ceased trading outside France, shutting 25 stores in Poland, 17 in Germany and two in Portugal, it told news agency Agence France-Presse […]

Bershka store in Plaza de Lugo, La Coruña, Spain. Credits: Bershka. Madrid – Bershka, the Inditex group's (Inditex) leading youth fashion brand and its second-largest by turnover after Zara, continues to advance its sustained commitment to the physical channel. The brand has reopened its flagship store in the city of La Coruña in Spain. This point-of-sale is the most emblematic in its commercial network. The brand has debuted its latest store concept there while finalising its launch in […]

Credits: Vero Moda Fashion brand Vero Moda presents its fall/winter 2026 collection, titled 'A Step Into Autumn'. The accompanying campaign was partly shot in Frederiksberg Gardens in Copenhagen. Credits: Vero Moda According to Vero Moda, the collection focuses primarily on knitwear and statement coats, featuring a combination of heavy and light knits. It incorporates wool fabrics, corduroy and suede, with check patterns appearing as a recurring element throughout the collection. The […]

The La Cartiera shopping centre in Pompei Credits: La Cartiera Primark is opening in Pompei, Italy at the La Cartiera shopping centre. The opening is scheduled for September 1. The new store will cover an area of over 3,600 square metres. It will be the third Primark store in Campania and the brand's 500th store worldwide. The store will feature 14 fitting rooms, 10 self-service checkouts and eight traditional checkouts. "The opening of Primark represents much more than the arrival of a new […]

A The North Face store Image: The North Face The US apparel group VF Corporation (VF Corp) experienced a decline in revenue in the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year, but it managed to exceed expectations. The parent company of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland subsequently raised its full-year revenue forecast on Wednesday. In the three months to June 27, group revenue amounted to 1.67 billion dollars. This represented a 5 percent decrease compared to the prior-year […]

People working online. Credits: Alena Darmel / Pexels Millions of workers worldwide are employed by the digital platform economy, that is economic and social activities conducted on online platforms that connect directly with consumers. According to research by the Harvard Kennedy School, this could be between 154 million and 435 million people, depending on how broadly gig work, ride-hailing, delivery and online freelancing are defined. While only a fraction of countries currently track […]

Bally store in Zurich Credits: Bally The future of Swiss brand Bally, owned by American fund Regent Lp, looks bleak. According to reports from Ticino online, citing LaRegione, the brand has now been seized by the bankruptcy office. This follows the Lugano court's decision to block its sale to Aare Llc, a US company established last May. The Swiss press reports that these actions raise suspicions of a controlled devaluation to reacquire assets without the burden of historical debts. Regent also […]

Designers at the Rockefeller Center at the unveiling of the United Flags of Fashion installation. Credits: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Vogue, Rockefeller Center and America250 have unveiled United Flags of Fashion, a public installation celebrating American fashion ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Opened on 27 July at Rockefeller Center in New York, the project features more than 120 custom flags […]

Raphael Heinold Credit: R.Brand Group Raphael Heinold is set to return to the Rottendorf-based apparel company, S.Oliver Group. Following recent rumours of his departure from his previous employer, R.Brand Group, it has now been confirmed that Heinold has secured a new position at the S.Oliver Group. He will assume the role of senior brand director on August 1, a spokesperson confirmed to FashionUnited. The trade publication Textilwirtschaft had previously reported the news. In this role, he […]

La sfilata di Milano Credits: Shein Shein has confirmed that it is under investigation by US regulators under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as it continues to pursue an IPO listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Chinese fast fashion giant disclosed the development, which impacts its US business, in a regulatory report filed in connection with its planned IPO, however did not state what the investigation was regarding. “The outcome of the investigation, whether in settlement or […]

Hall 5 of the Ifema Madrid exhibition centre during the July 2026 edition of Momad. Credits: Ifema Madrid. Madrid – Marking a turning point in its recent performance, Momad, the international fashion, footwear and accessories trade fair organised by Ifema Madrid (Ifema), held its latest edition from July 23 to 25. The organisation has now reviewed the three-day event, validating the new trade fair format that debuted at this latest edition. This decision is based on the positive reception […]

Credits: Arts University Plymouth, Graduate shows 2026 Arts University Plymouth is showcasing the work of its 2026 graduating students across art, design, digital media and creative practice. The annual Graduate Shows give students an opportunity to present their final projects to professional and public audiences as they transition from higher education into the creative industries. The programme also includes awards recognising achievement in areas including artistic research, employability […]

Credits: Dior French fashion house Dior's childrenswear line Baby Dior presents a winter 2026 collection designed by Cordelia de Castellane, drawing on wardrobe heirlooms and uniting soft fabrics with the rigour of tailoring, charm and precision. The collection is structured in two complementary chapters that bring together heritage and modernity. Credits: Dior Dior School The collection's first chapter, 'Dior School', reinterprets the classic school uniform with a contemporary twist. […]

Liberty London department store Credits: Liberty London British department store Liberty has said that it has doubled the size of its fabrics department in order to cater to a widening interest in crafting. The company’s retail managing director, Lydia King, told the Guardian that the new department is now 140 percent larger and stocks more than 2,500 fabrics. King added that the retailer will also be expanding its haberdashery area, where it will also provide workshops for crafters. She […]

Norwegian Rain. Credits: Norwegian Rain. Norwegian outerwear label Norwegian Rain has introduced a made-to-order programme for its jackets and coats alongside its autumn/winter 2026 collection, producing selected styles and colours only once a customer has ordered them. The brand describes it as the first such programme dedicated exclusively to multifunctional, high-performance outerwear. The programme is available at the label's four flagship stores, in Bergen, Oslo, Tokyo and Paris, and […]

H&M collaborates with artist MLMA for an installation in the Seongsu store Credits: H&M The H&M store in the trendy Seongsu district of Seoul offers a different impression than the Swedish fashion retailer's usual locations. A giant head with piercings and red eyes has just been installed there, flanked by two tattooed hands with painted fingernails. Multidisciplinary artist MLMA is responsible for this punk-inspired installation, H&M announced last Wednesday. The joint project […]

Credits: Louis Vuitton French luxury house Louis Vuitton will launch its Formal collection for spring/summer 2027 on September 3, 2026. Designed by men's creative director Pharrell Williams, the collection sets out new proposals for professional and occasion dressing, pairing modern functionality with a nod to original preppy codes. Ready-to-wear, bags, accessories and shoes span three evergreen categories, Timeless Business, Modern Tailoring and Evening, built around transitional, […]

A Hermès boutique Image: Hermès French luxury goods group Hermès slightly increased its sales in the first half of the 2026 financial year, exceeding market expectations despite negative currency effects. Its profit remained almost unchanged year-over-year, according to the latest figures released by the company on Wednesday. Group sales for the months of January to June amounted to 8.16 billion euros (9.30 billion dollars). This represented a growth of 1.6 percent compared to the same […]

Blayzer Ray-Ban Meta Credits: Courtesy EssilorLuxottica Sales of AI-enabled eyeglasses, which have nearly doubled since last year, helped EssilorLuxottica accelerate second-quarter growth, the world's largest maker of eyeglasses reported Tuesday. Second quarter sales rose 7.2 percent in the three months to June to 7.7 billion euros (8.8 billion dollars). "AI glasses confirmed their exponential growth, almost doubling in sales in the second quarter versus last year," the company said. The […]

Credits: Macromedia University Sixteen graduating fashion designers from Macromedia University of Applied Sciences presented collections exploring themes including gender identity, social media, cultural heritage, and women's sport during the university's annual Fashion Design graduation show. Held in Hamburg, the event featured approximately 120 runway looks and attracted more than 550 guests. The collections reflected a range of contemporary social and cultural issues, demonstrating how […]

The Kering Group’s headquarters, at 40 Rue de Sèvres, Paris. Credits: ©Eric Sander. 3.3 billion euros. In a word, as in a number, is Kering's financial trajectory finally changing? By reducing its debt by 4.7 billion euros in just six months, the world's number two luxury group has secured what it needed most: time and capital to complete its turnaround. Presented on July 28, 2026, the half-year results show revenue of 7.22 billion euros (8.23 billion dollars) (+1 percent on a […]

Maje London store. Credits: SMCP. French fashion group SMCP announced its consolidated financial results for the first half ended June 30, 2026. The Paris-based parent company of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac recorded net sales of 597 million euros (680.7 million dollars), representing an organic growth of 0.6 percent compared to 601.10 million euros in the prior-year period. Reported group net income surged 52 percent to 16.80 million euros, up from 11 million euros in H1 2025. […]

Burberry capsule in collaboration with the Royal Collection Trust Credits: Burberry UK retail conglomerate Frasers Group has disclosed a 4.16 percent exposure in luxury fashion label Burberry Group plc (Burberry), according to a regulatory filing released by the London-based company on July 28, 2026. The FTSE 250 retail business, controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, has steadily expanded its financial position in the luxury brand in recent days. Frasers Group increased its holding from 3.05 […]

Diesel - AI-generated image using Google Cloud Credits: Diesel For fashion brands, the question of whether to label AI-generated imagery has stopped being a matter of principle and become a matter of law. In the U.S., New York’s Synthetic Performer Disclosure Law took effect on June 9, requiring any advertisement featuring a “synthetic performer” to include a clear and conspicuous disclosure within the piece. The law applies to any company whose ads reach New York consumers, regardless […]

Playtime Fest in New York City Credits: Playtime As Playtime hosts another edition of its trade show in New York City, buyers are cautious about stock and delivery — a trend seen across different sectors of the apparel industry, currently dealing with the unpredictability of US market tariffs. “Buyers currently have short visibility on geopolitical changes. It's difficult to anticipate what will happen and how it will affect them. They have to build collections that respond to the needs of […]

Pop-up Farm Rio au Bon Marché Rive Gauche Credits: Flavia Ribeiro, Farm Rio Brazilian fashion brand Farm Rio will run its inspections, laboratory testing and product traceability through the supply chain platform of US software company Inspectorio, the two companies said in a joint announcement. The rollout covers the brand's retail markets in France, Italy, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and the US. Farm Rio is taking three of the platform's modules: quality risk management, which […]

Production facility at the headquarters in Lenzing Image: Lenzing AG, Photographer: Franz Neumayr Austrian fibre producer Lenzing AG has announced additional drastic measures as part of its ongoing reform efforts. On Monday evening, the group announced that it will close two more sites. The affected factories are in Heiligenkreuz, Austria, and Grimsby in the UK. Fibre production in Heiligenkreuz is set to cease by the end of this year and in Grimsby by the end of 2027. The company is currently […]

Marc O'Polo launches brand community Credits: Marc O'Polo Marc O'Polo is transforming its customer loyalty programme, launched in 2019, into an international brand community, which will launch on August 3 in eleven European markets. The programme will offer members exclusive benefits, content and experiences, extending the brand experience beyond the point of purchase, Marc O'Polo announced on Tuesday. Since the member programme was introduced in 2019, two million customers have registered. […]

Gymshark's CSCO Matt Rogers Credits: Gymshark British fitness apparel brand Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to chief supply chain officer, a step up from the interim general manager role for sourcing and supply chain that he had been leading. He will be responsible for overseeing the company's entire supply chain, from sourcing across multiple geographies, through manufacturing of the product to freight, logistics and customer delivery. According to the brand, Rogers will sit on the […]

Image illustrating export and import. Credits: Pexels The European Union (EU) is imposing import duties of 60 to 67.5 percent on Chinese nylon, report Dutch media Nu.nl and De Telegraaf. The measure follows an investigation by the European Commission, which found that polyamide yarns, better known as nylon, were being offered on the European market at dumped prices. According to the European Commission, the measure is intended to protect the European nylon industry from unfair competition. The […]

Canadian flag and US flag. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited The North American textile and garment ecosystem is reeling following Washington's announcement to invoke Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, slapping a maximum 50 percent ad valorem (according to value) duty on a vast array of Canadian imports effective 19th August 2026. While initial political headlines focused heavily on disputes involving the dairy, alcohol and automotive sectors, the […]

Credits: Kent Junior School of Fashion & Arts Young fashion designers aged 8 to 18 showcased original garments they designed and made themselves at the Kent Junior School of Fashion & Arts' annual Summer Showcase. The event featured a collection of student-created designs developed over the past year, highlighting the participants' creativity and technical skills. Based in Aylesham, the not-for-profit organisation provides fashion and arts education for children and young people, with […]

In Pictures Wrangler x LoveShackFancy Credits: Wrangler Wrangler, part of Kontoor Brands, and LoveShackFancy will launch a 19-piece limited-edition womenswear denim collection on August 5, with prices ranging from 79 dollars to 239 dollars. Wrangler x LoveShackFancy collection Credits: Wrangler The capsule pairs four Wrangler denim fits carrying bow embroidery alongside the brand's classic "W" stitching with denim bustier tops finished with a bow-shaped zipper, trucker and […]

Raphael Heinold Image: R.Brand Group CEO Raphael Heinold is leaving the R.Brand Group, part of the Röther Group, according to a report by trade magazine Textilwirtschaft (TW). The departure is “at his own request”, TW stated, citing a company statement. According to “usually well-informed sources”, Heinold is on the verge of a move to the Rottendorf-based apparel company S.Oliver Group, the article states. The R.Brand Group bundles the former brands of the Herford-based apparel […]

Credits: U.S. Mission to Nigeria Creative, Digital and Innovation Economy Initiative Organizations in Nigeria are being invited to apply for funding under the Creative, Digital, and Innovation Economy Initiative, a program designed to support projects that strengthen the country's creative and technology sectors through innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. According to the funding announcement, the initiative seeks proposals from eligible nonprofit organizations and other […]

Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held in Arteixo on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – Adding to the recent series of analyst recommendations on Inditex and its business model, British financial institution Barclays has issued a new report. The report assesses the strengths and potential of the Spanish fashion multinational. The company is expected to perform remarkably well both on and off the stock market. Consequently, Barclays […]

FW26. Credits: Christian Wijnants Belgian designer Christian Wijnants has drawn on Japanese Zen gardens, known as karesansui, for his autumn/winter 2026 collection, titled 'Lines of Serenity', according to a press release. The raked linear patterns, curved compositions and muted tones of these dry landscape gardens are translated, the brand said, into sculptural silhouettes and a restrained palette. Credits: Christian Wijnants Outerwear references the monks who tend the gardens: several […]

Yoshiokubo SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo will run from August 31 to September 5, with 28 confirmed collections for the spring/summer 2027 season. The framework includes 25 official designer shows, including four debuts, and three partnership shows, through which associations and organisations group brands from individual countries. Including the partnership shows, nine collections will come from abroad, with another brand showing via the Rakuten “by R” […]

Die Europazentrale von VF in Stabio Credits: VF Corporation VF Corporation and the VF Foundation announced an expansion of their partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF), broadening a scholarship program designed to support community college students pursuing careers in the fashion and apparel industry. The initiative aims to increase educational access while providing participants with greater exposure to professional opportunities across the sector. According to VF, the […]

Designer Sonia Carrasco at the close of her autumn/winter 2026/2027 collection presentation in Paris. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Spanish designer Sonia Carrasco will present her collection in Tokyo for the first time as part of the spring/summer 2027 presentations at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, which runs from August 31 to September 5, 2026, and features a total of 28 collections. Her show is scheduled for Thursday, September three at 7pm JST in the Hikarie Hall at the Shibuya Hikarie […]

APM Monaco campaign. Credits: APM Monaco European private equity group CVC Capital Partners is in talks to buy a stake in Monaco-based fashion jewellery brand APM Monaco from US investment firm TPG, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. CVC has moved ahead of rival bidders and is now seen as the frontrunner for the holding, according to the report, though other private equity firms have also shown interest and further suitors could still emerge. The talks are […]

Brunello Cucinelli's menswear collection for autumn/winter 2026-27 Credits: Brunello Cucinelli Solomei AI, the company that developed the Callimacus platform, has announced an investment agreement from Salesforce. The deal will support the expansion of Callimacus' engineering and AI research capabilities, accelerating product development and commercial growth in Europe and North America. Callimacus was developed over three years with the support of Brunello Cucinelli's holding company. It is […]