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Lidewij Edelkoort. Credits: Edelkoort Inc. A new award for Lidewij (Li) Edelkoort. The trend forecaster, curator and lecturer will receive the first-ever Larsen Award, Edelkoort's company reports. The award is named after textile designer and weaver Jack Lenor Larsen. He was known worldwide and was a champion of traditional and contemporary craft. Established in 2024, the Larsen Award commemorates his legacy. Edelkoort receives the award for her contribution to the ‘global design community, […]

Interview Finalists of Redress Fashion Awards 2024 at the ceremony in Centrestage Hong Kong. Credits: FashionUnited / Rachel Douglass. The 14th annual edition of the Redress Design Awards were held today, during the ongoing Centrestage Hong Kong trade show, where a slew of new designers showcased collections made under the guidance of the educational NGO. Despite being rescheduled one day later due to the emergence of Typhoon Yagi, the event still drew in a sizable crowd made up of both […]

Resort 25 Corpcore main image Credits: Resort 25 Corpcore/©Launchmetrics/spotlight The power of TV shows to influence the fashion markets is at an all-time high. Now in its third season, HBO’s ‘Industry’ is impacting return-to-the-office-wear a.k.a. ‘corpcore,’ in a similar fashion to the way that ‘Succession’ led to the flourishing of the trend named ‘quiet luxury’ or ‘stealth wealth.’ 'Industry' Season Three Credits: Industry: Credit: Simon […]

Interview Robert Wun's Centrestage Elites show in Hong Kong. Credits: HKTDC. This week marked the first time London-based designer Robert Wun had brought his now synonymous theatricality to the runway in his home region of Hong Kong. Ahead of the anticipated occasion, the city itself had been brimming with excitement, and as such bestowed upon him the honour of being the first designer to host a fashion show in the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Here, to a crowd of industry professionals and […]

Ukrainian Fashion Week in September. Credits: Luca Fröhlingsdorf What significance does fashion hold amidst the throes of war? From September 1 to September 4, Ukrainian Fashion Week (UFW) sought to answer this question against a backdrop of ongoing conflict. Marking its first return to Kyiv since the Russian invasion and the outbreak of war in 2022, the event saw over 50 local designers, many of whom had sought refuge in fashion capitals like London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Berlin, return […]

Credits: Mart Production via Pexels The fashion industry is a dynamic and creative sector that is constantly evolving. From design to production and marketing to sales; every stage of the process offers exciting career opportunities. Whether you are a recent graduate or have years of experience, the fashion industry has an array of opportunities where passion and craftsmanship take centre stage. In this article, FashionUnited highlights some employers looking for new talent for the Work in […]

DKNY.3 digital plaza Credits: DKNY G-III Apparel Group reported net sales for the second quarter decreased 2 percent to 644.8 million dollars. Net income for the quarter rose to 24.2 million dollars or 53 cents and non-GAAP net income per diluted share increased to 52 cents. The company expects 2025 net sales to increase by approximately 3 percent to 3.20 billion dollars, net income is expected to be between 179 million dollars and 184 million dollars or diluted earnings per share between 3.94 […]

Buckle store Credits: 42031454 © Boggy | Dreamstime.com The Buckle, Inc. net sales for the month of August decreased 6.6 percent to 105.1 million dollars. Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the period under review decreased by 6.3 percent. Net sales for the 30-week fiscal period decreased by 5.5 percent to 650 million dollars compared to the same period last year. Offering a mix of apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle, headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, currently operates 441 […]

Movado Credits: Movado via Facebook Movado Group’s second quarter net sales decreased by 0.7 percent or 0.3 percent on a constant dollar basis to 159.3 million dollars. The US net sales decreased 0.3 percent and international net sales decreased 0.9 percent or 0.3 percent on a constant dollar basis. Net sales for the first six months decreased 3.1 percent reported and on a constant dollar basis to 296 million dollars. net sales in the US decreased 3 percent and international net sales […]

Tommy Hilfiger store Credits: PVH Corp. PVH Corp. has appointed Fredrik Olsson as CEO of PVH EMEA. Olsson, the company said in a release, will join the company in the fourth quarter and report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp. He will relocate to Amsterdam together with his family and be based in PVH’s EMEA regional headquarters office. Commenting on the new appointment, Larsson said: “Fredrik’s systematic and repeatable approach of driving growth will be important as we continue to […]

Tillys shop in Florida Credits: Wikimedia Commons Tilly’s second quarter net sales were 162.9 million dollars, an increase of 2.9 million dollars or 1.8 percent, while comparable net sales, including both physical stores and e-commerce decreased by 7.8 percent. Total comparable net sales for the month of August increased by 1 percent. For the third quarter, Tilly’s expects net sales to be in the range of approximately 140 million to 146 million dollars with an estimated comparable net […]

Credits: Circular Textile Days 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands – The fourth edition of Circular Textile Days is set to take place on September 18 & 19, 2024. This international B2B event is dedicated to circularity in the textile industry. Circular Textile Days provides a platform for organizations from various countries to converge, showcase the latest developments, gain insights into European laws and regulations, and actively contribute to shaping future standards in the textile […]

Topshop campaign imagery. Credits: Asos, Topshop. Online retailer Asos has sold a majority stake in Topshop and Topman in a new joint venture deal with Heartland, the holding company representing the interests of the Holch Povlsen family and their family business Bestseller. The joint venture will grant Asos “certain design and distribution rights” for the Topshop and Topman brands in return for a royalty fee to allow it to continue selling the brands online. Following the transaction, […]

Sian Keane, chief people officer at Gymshark Credits: Gymshark Fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has named Farfetch executive Sian Keane as its new chief people officer. Keane will join Gymshark on September 9, following 11 years at Farfetch, the last six of which she held the position of chief people officer. During her time there, she supported the company’s growth from 100 people to over 7,000 globally, including the integration of ten acquisitions during her tenure there. In her new […]

Transparent sphere. Credits: Mac Mullins / Pexels Retraced, the compliance platform for the fashion and textile supply chain, has published a new Due Diligence Guide. The white paper aims to demystify the legal frameworks reshaping fashion, helping companies reduce risks and enhance their social and environmental impact. Especially in view of new legislation being introduced to shape sustainable practices, the Due Diligence Guide gives a comprehensive ESG (environmental, social and […]

Rixo New York store Credits: Rixo British womenswear brand Rixo has announced that its pop-up in New York will become a permanent retail store following “overwhelming success” over the summer. The pop-up located at 19 Prince Street, opened in April to offer customers an “immersive experience” to discover the world of the London-based brand first-hand in a space designed in collaboration with Adalberto Angulo Sosa and Jennifer Paccione Angulo, founders of design studio Casa Angulo. […]

Ksubi chief executive Craig King and creative director Pip Edwards Credits: Ksubi - Garrett Bruce Australian-born streetwear brand Ksubi has announced that Pip Edwards is returning to the brand where she began her fashion career in the early 2000s as its new creative director. Edwards worked in various capacities during the early days of Ksubi, including design, marketing, and brand strategy, where the brand states she was “instrumental in shaping the brand's identity and appeal”. Since […]

Beauty Nobody’s Child ‘Goddess’ fragrance and bodycare collection Credits: Nobody’s Child Responsible womenswear brand Nobody's Child has entered the beauty category by launching its first fragrance and bodycare collection. The ‘Goddess’ collection has been designed to celebrate the Greek heritage of Nobody's Child’s founder Andrew Xeni, and includes four signature scents across eau de parfum, hand wash and cream, body wash, body moisturisers, lip balm, diffusers and […]

Burberry ‘Knight Blue’ takeover at Harrods Credits: Burberry A recent study by Fiverr International Ltd. reveals a stark disconnect between UK retailers' expectations and consumer spending intentions for the upcoming holiday season. The survey, conducted in partnership with Censuswide, polled 500 UK consumers and 500 small-to-medium business leaders, offering insights into the strategies retailers are adopting to navigate an uncertain economic landscape. Aggressive discounting amid […]

Primark store in Spain Credits: Primark Associated British Foods (ABF), parent company of Primark, expects revenue growth in the second half to be around 4 percent, driven by a strong sales contribution from the continued store expansion programme. Like‐for‐like sales are expected to decrease by around 0.5 percent, with growth of 0.2 percent in the third quarter and a projected decline of around 0.9 percent in the fourth quarter reflecting unfavourable weather in the UK and Ireland, which […]

Amazon Credits: Christian Wiediger via Unsplash Amazon's Marketplace, a platform that hosts millions of independent sellers, has long been a popular destination for consumers seeking beauty and fragrance products. However, the e-commerce giant has recently announced a significant policy change affecting the sale of certain fragrances in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) markets. Background on Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace allows third-party sellers to list their products […]

Interview Mountain Yam x Ashworth's runway show at Centrestage Hong Kong 2024. Credits: HKTDC. A desire for heritage labels to lean in on the youthful creativity of emerging brands is not an entirely new concept. Such a partnership typically hopes to appeal to younger consumers that are drawn to the sometimes more forward-thinking or innovative approach of designers that can be attributed to their respective generation. It was this that was at the core of a new collaboration between […]

Chow Tai Fook outlet Credits: Chow Tai Fook Leading Chinese jeweller Chow Tai Fook has named Gabriela Ferreira (Gaby) as general manager, international, to lead the group’s strategic expansion in Southeast Asia and other international markets. The company said in a release that Ferreira will report to Kent Wong, the company’s managing director. “In line with our strategic direction, Gaby will drive the expansion of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery’s retail network in popular travel retail […]

Franco Fogliato Credits: Amer Sports Fossil Group has announced the appointment of Franco Fogliato as chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors. He succeeds Jeffrey Boyer, Fossil’s interim CEO, who will resume his previous role as chief operating officer and step down from the board of directors, all effective September 18, 2024. “Franco brings over 25 years of consumer industry expertise, along with focus, leadership acumen, and disruptive vision, to this role. We are […]

Fabien Versavau Credits: La Redoute La Redoute has appointed Fabien Versavau as chief executive officer, effective from September 9, 2024. In his new role, the company said in a statement, he will be responsible for defining the company's strategic roadmap and overseeing its operations, particularly supporting growth in France and internationally, strengthening the home segment, and optimising performance. Commenting on the announcement, Philippe Houzé, chairman of La Redoute, and Nicolas […]

Torrid Credits: Torrid, Facebook Plus size apparel retailer Torrid’s gross profit margin for the second quarter was 38.7 percent, an improvement of 323 bps, net income rose to 8.3 million dollars or 8 cents per share, and adjusted EBITDA increased to 34.6 million dollars or 12.2 percent of net sales. However, net sales for the quarter decreased 1.6 percent for the second quarter to 284.6 million dollars, while comparable sales decreased 0.8 percent consisting of regular price comparable […]

MARKETING Berluti Fall 2024 campaign Credits: Courtesy Berluti Luxury shoemaker Berluti has unveiled a captivating new advertising campaign along Paris’ Champs-Élysées from September 4-10. This guerrilla marketing strategy aims to bring the Maison's artistry directly to the streets of the French capital. Leveraging the prestigious location just steps away from Berluti's historic Rue Marbeuf boutique, the brand has transformed the famous avenue into an immersive, open-air exhibition. […]

Interview Laura May, founder of Nagnata Credits: Nagnata Nagnata, an Australian luxury and lifestyle brand, has opened its first-ever pop-up store in the United States. Coinciding with New York Fashion Week, the pop-up store, located at Sommwhere on 48 Ludlow Street in the Lower East Side, is set to run from September 3 to September 15. Offering US customers and buyers the chance to experience Nagnata’s brand ethos and discover their collections in person, the new pop-up is designed […]

Nessa Barrett for Cheap Monday, FW24 Credits: Cheap Monday Cheap Monday, the denim brand from Weekday, has relaunched today with a new collection and new campaign featuring American artist Nessa Barrett. Originally founded in 2004, the relaunch marks the return of Cheap Monday with the same uncompromising approach to denim as before. The new collection, showcased by Nessa Barrett, aims to reflect the diverse traits and personalities of contemporary youth culture today. Best known for her raw […]

Stefano Pilati Credits: Zara Zara is teaming up with seasoned designer Stefano Pilati for a new collaboration. Dubbed a co-ed range by WWD, the former Yves Saint Laurent and Zegna creative director is expected to launch a range of 50 styles for men and 30 for women. Pilati, who founded the Berlin-based brand Random Identities in 2017, was one of the first designer to champion inclusivity and gender fluid fashion. The collections, which will also feature bags and accessories, are expected to […]

Damson Madder AW24 Credits: Damson Madder Cult favorite, London-based brand Damson Madder is set to open a pop-up store in New York City this week. Running from September 4 to 8, the pop-up opening coincided with New York Fashion Week. Marking the brand’s first international pop-up activation, Damson Madder will be taking over a location at 14 Crosby Street, in SoHo for five days. Offer Damson Madder’s US customers and community the chance to experience and discover the brand’s world in […]

Haider Ackermann, new Director Creativo for Tom Ford. Credits: Tom Ford. Haider Ackermann takes over creative direction at Tom Ford. The Colombian-born French designer will present his first collection for the US fashion house in March at Paris Fashion Week, Tom Ford announced on Wednesday. He succeeds Peter Hawkings , whose departure from the brand was announced in July. This makes Ackermann the second creative director at Tom Ford after the founder of the same name left the post. Tom […]

J.Jill retail store Credits: Ritu Jethani via Dreamstime For the second quarter, J.Jill’s net sales decreased 0.9 percent to 155.2 million dollars, while comparable sales increased by 1.7 percent for the quarter under review. For fiscal 2024, the company is lowering its guidance and now expects net sales to be about flat to up 1 percent and for adjusted EBITDA to decline in the range of 4 percent to 9 percent compared to fiscal 2023. Commenting on the trading performance, Claire Spofford, […]

New York Fashion Week SS24 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Pantone, the global authority on colour, has revealed that its colour trend report for the spring/summer 2025 edition of New York Fashion Week brings together a “harmonious grouping” of bright hues, earthy mid-tones and timeless neutrals, which draw inspiration from the natural world. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said in a statement: “Colours for NYFW spring/summer 2025 combine comfort […]

AllSaints AW24 campaign. Credits: AllSaints Beauty British fashion brand AllSaints, founded in 1994 by Stuart Trevor, is marketing its 30th anniversary with a special activation during London Fashion Week. To commemorate this milestone, All Saints will host a series of exclusive activations at the Serpentine Gallery in London from September 13 to 15. This will include a catwalk show during LFW for its spring/summer 2025 collection, as well as an exclusive dinner celebrating the launch of its […]

Credits: Global Fashion Agenda Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), supported by its Insight Partner, Maersk, has released a new report, Reverse Logistics for Circular Fashion Systems. The report expands on how fashion brands, retailers, value chain partners, and logistics providers can leverage reverse logistics to cultivate an effective and holistic circular fashion system. The publication is the culmination of extensive research, including consultations with and input from eight renowned experts […]

Mulberry x Rejina Pyo campaign Credits: Mulberry - shot by photographer Gwen Trannoy In Pictures British heritage brand Mulberry, which has collaborated with the likes of Paul Smith, Nicholas Daley, Richard Malone, and Priya Ahluwalia, is placing the spotlight on UK-based South Korean designer Rejina Pyo with a new limited-edition collection as part of its Mulberry Editions series. The collaboration sees Pyo, who is celebrating the 10thanniversary of her eponymous label this year, drawing […]

Haus of Flamingo Credits: Very.co.uk The Very Group, which operates digital retailer Very, has appointed Nick Beighton as representative of global investment firm Carlyle and Paul O’Donnell as representative of international investment company IMI to the company’s board as non-executive directors. The company said in a release that non-executive director Mark McMenemy has retired from the company's board. He re-joined the company in 2019 having given up executive roles to accommodate […]

Beauty Fenty Hair ‘Mane Street’ pop-up at Selfridges Corner Shop Credits: Fenty Hair / Selfridges Rihanna’s haircare brand Fenty Hair has launched exclusively at Selfridges in the UK and is taking over the London department store’s ‘Corner Shop’ until September 28. The Fenty Hair ‘Mane Street’ pop-up is a fully immersive recreation of the most stylish street in town, inspired by the campaign video, complete with its full range of hair products, its very own flower stand, […]

London Fashion Week - 40 Years Credits: BFC The British Fashion Council (BFC) is expanding its consumer-facing City Wide Celebrations (CWC) programme of events and activations, which runs alongside London Fashion Week, to include Manchester and Newcastle for the first time. CWC is a programme of more than 1,000 experiences and activities open to the public from more than 350 brands throughout September in London, Manchester and Newcastle. Curated by the BFC, CWC aims to support and promote […]

Rennaï announces Canadian retail exclusive with Victoria Beckham Beauty, as seen in new flagship store at Royalmount Credits: CNW Group/Rennaï Beauty Victoria Beckham Beauty, the fashion-led clean luxury beauty and skincare brand by British designer Victoria Beckham, has announced an exclusive Canadian retail partnership with Rennaï, a new beauty and self-care shopping destination set to open this week in Montreal’s Royalmount project. Rennaï, which opens on September 5, is billed as a […]

In Pictures Primark ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ collection with Colleen Atwood Credits: Primark Value fashion retailer Primark has unveiled an exclusive collection in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, inspired by the upcoming ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ film in collaboration with four-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood. The 12-piece womenswear collection aims to capture the essence of the original ‘Beetlejuice’ film and […]

Beauty Hourglass and Barneys New York concept store Credits: Hourglass Hourglass, the cruelty-free luxury beauty brand, is celebrating 20 years of innovation and creativity by paying homage to the place where the brand got its start – Barneys New York, with the opening of a limited-time concept store. The pop-up, located at 14 Prince Street in Soho, New York, will be open to the public from September 5 to October 11 and will offer an immersive shopping experience designed and curated […]

Clare Waight Keller, creative director of Uniqlo Credits: Uniqlo Japanese retailer Uniqlo has appointed British designer Clare Waight Keller as its creative director. Waight Keller, the former creative director for leading fashion houses, including Chloé, Givenchy, and Pringle of Scotland, will be responsible for Uniqlo’s mainline collection, including menswear, from autumn/winter 2024. The new role is an expansion of her current relationship with the retailer, where she has designed the […]

Credits: Isabel Marant x Converse Isabel Marant channels her love of Converse through eponymous brand’s first collaborative collection A natural pairing, Converse and Isabel Marant come together for the first time to deliver a capsule collection of new and classic Converse styles fused with the Parisian cool aesthetic, for which Isabel Marant is known. Isabel Marant has a distinct point of view, famously living at the juxtaposition between high and low. Defined by principles like […]

Ashley Cloud, Fashion Attorney Credits: Ashley Cloud When asked, ‘who are you?’ Ashley Cloud responded, “I’m a free spirit. I’m a Black woman, period,” she said. “A dreamer, a doer, a master manifester and someone that is driven by faith.” She also prides herself on being a fashion attorney under her business The Cloud Law Firm. About this series There’s more to the fashion industry than jobs in designing or styling. Like any other sector, fashion is a business so […]

Dame Margaret Barbour Credits: Barbour The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that Dame Margaret Barbour, chair of the British fashion label J Barbour & Sons, famous for its waxed jackets, will receive a special recognition award at The Fashion Awards. Barbour is being honoured for her “outstanding contribution to the fashion industry and longstanding commitment to British excellence and innovation,” states the BFC in a statement. Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British […]

Jonathan Kiman and Laura Dubin-Wander Credits: Burberry Burberry has appointed Jonathan Kiman as chief marketing officer and Laura Dubin-Wander as president, Americas. Commenting on the new appointments, Joshua Schulman, chief executive officer, Burberry said: “Jonathan has a wealth of experience in rejuvenating brands and building digital-savvy marketing organisations. Laura is a results-driven and dynamic leader with demonstrated success in building and developing winning teams.” The […]

Portrait of Courtnee Chun. Credits: image courtesy of J.Jill J.Jill retail store Credits: Ritu Jethani via Dreamstime J.Jill has appointed Courtnee Chun to its board of directors, effective September 3, 2024. Chun will serve on the compensation and audit committees. “Courtnee has advised public companies throughout her career. Her extensive expertise in investor relations and strategic planning, combined with a proven commitment to empowering women, will be invaluable as we continue […]

Franck Denglos Credits: Under Armour Under Armour has announced the appointment of Franck Denglos as vice president of commercial for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). With 25 years of experience in the sports, lifestyle, and fashion industries, the company said, Denglos brings a wealth of expertise in driving commercial success and strategic growth to the company. Commenting on the new appointment, Kevin Ross, senior vice president and managing director of EMEA, said in a statement: […]

BENEDETTA PETRUZZO BY FEDERICO BARBIERI Credits: COURTESY DIOR Christian Dior Couture has announced a major change in its executive ranks. Benedetta Petruzzo, previously the Chief Executive Officer at Miu Miu, is set to join the storied French fashion house as its new Managing Director, effective October 15th. The appointment, lauded by Dior's Chairman and CEO Delphine Arnault, comes at a crucial time for the LVMH-owned brand as it seeks to further cement its position in the competitive luxury […]

Leeds high street Credits: Unsplash Retail sales in the UK saw a slight uptick in August, driven by summer-related purchases, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Total retail sales increased by 1 percent year-on-year, outpacing the three-month average growth of 0.4% but falling short of the 12-month average of 1.2 percent. Non-food sales, which includes fashion, continued to struggle, declining 1.7 percent year-on-year over the same period. This represents a slight […]

Refashion announces a tour in the south of France. Credits: Facebook Refashion This autumn, eco-organisation Refashion that manages waste from the textile, footwear and homeware industries in France, is launching a pop-up campus dedicated to garment repair and circular fashion. The initiative will tour the south of France via an ‘ephemeral campus’ concept. From September 27 to October 28 2024, Refashion's pop-up campus will make stops in three cities. Kicking off in Montpellier from […]

Credits: Crew Clothing Crew Clothing, the premium British lifestyle brand, has today announced an exciting partnership with world number one, women’s rugby team and reigning Guinness Women’s Six Nations Champions, the Red Roses. As the Official Formalwear Outfitter, Crew Clothing will have the honour of dressing both the playing squad and non-playing staff in signature designs for all formal events and appearances. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organisations, as […]

Woolmark+ campaign image Credits: Woolmark Woolmark, the global authority on wool, has launched a new sustainability roadmap to unite woolgrowers, supply chains and brands and accelerate low-impact wool production, circularity and enhance animal wellbeing and woolgrower livelihoods. The ‘Woolmark+’ roadmap sets out 13 practical initiatives designed to deliver practical solutions across the entire wool value chain to empower nature regeneration, reduce carbon emissions and optimise […]

Hermes 2025 Credits: Trendstop Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key color directions emerging from the Spring Summer 2025 runway collections. The SS25 collections brought excitement to the traditional menswear color spectrum with a new generation of shades that blended modernity with vintage luxury and masculinity with femininity. Unexpected tints and tones are carefully considered, designed to echo consumer sentiments and evoke the senses. Ember Glow trend […]

Primark Westfield Stratford store Credits: Primark Value fashion retailer Primark is teaming up with circular clothing company Verte to launch its first swap shops in-store. Primark will be trialling the new pre-loved clothing concept to celebrate London Fashion Week, offering customers the chance to exchange pre-loved and vintage clothing in its ‘Swap Shop’ pop-ups launching in select London, Manchester and Birmingham stores. The first ‘Swap Shop’ event will kick off on September 13 […]

CmiA cotton farmer in Tanzania. Credits: Martin J Kielmann for CmiA The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), known for cotton standards such as Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and Cotton made in Africa Organic, has once again published its annual aggregated report on the verification and implementation of CmiA. This summarises the results of independent verifications of CmiA standards and thus offers the public transparency into the process. The published figures pertain to the production of CmiA and […]

'Vivienne Westwood' store in London's Conduit Street shortly after the designer's death (December 2022) Credits: Isabel Infantes / AFP British designer brand Vivienne Westwood is releasing a capsule collection with streetwear and skateboard brand Palace. On Vivienne Westwood’s website, the brand said the collaboration was born from the shared “subversive and political spirit” with Palace and “built upon respective house codes, with culture and humour at the heart of the designs”. […]

Gymshark hoardings for new store in Dubai Mall Credits: Gymshark British sports apparel brand Gymshark has announced it will open its first-ever permanent store outside the UK in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, later in the year. The new store will be located on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall, the second-largest mall in the world by total land area, which welcomes more than 54 million shoppers through its doors every year. The arrival of its first physical store in the Middle East follows […]

Christopher John Rogers Resort 24 Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue have announced they are bringing back their ‘Americans in Paris’ initiative this season to celebrate its 20th anniversary year. Eight CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF) alumni designers, including Christopher John Rogers, will be presenting their collections in the showroom during Paris Fashion Week from September 28 to 29. The move will give each designer global exposure, […]

Beauty H&M Beauty storefront Credits: H&M Beauty H&M Beauty, the beauty brand from fashion retailer H&M, is opening its first Swedish flagship stores in Stockholm as part of its plan to create an “inspiring and cohesive beauty universe, both physically and digitally, where customers can discover and purchase their complete look”. The first store will open in the Mall of Scandinavia Stockholm on September 12, followed by a second location at Drottninggatan 56 this […]

Traid 'Closet Clear-Out Challenge' campaign - Erin O'Connor Credits: Traid / Erin O'Connor image by Cathy Kasterine Second-hand clothing charity Traid has launched a new campaign, backed by celebrities, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Erin O’Connor to generate 250,000 garment donations throughout September. The 'Closet Clear-Out Challenge' has been created to mark the charity's 25th anniversary to raise money to fund its global projects focused on supporting garment workers, their […]

Beauty New fragrance collection from K-3, founded by the designer Kenzo Takada. 39 Blue Moss, 64 Gardenia, and 85 Tonka. Credits: K-3 K-3, the luxury home and lifestyle brand co-founded by the late Japanese designer Kenzo Takada and his partner Jonathan Bouchet Manheim, has launched a fragrance collection with Scent Beauty, Inc. The three exclusive unisex fragrances have been created as an ode to Kenzo Takada’s philosophy and life, honouring his creativity, while taking inspiration […]

Coofandy campaign Credits: Coofandy Menswear brand Coofandy and women's sleepwear label Ekouaer will debut at New York Fashion Week to kickstart its global expansion. The two brands will host a joint catwalk showcase at Cipriani 25 Broadway on September 8, including 40 looks from Coofandy and 20 womenswear looks from Ekouaer. This will include looks designed by Italian graphic designer Isabella Cortese, who was previously with Moncler. In a statement, Coofandy and Ekouaer also teased that a […]

Seasalt campaign Credits: Seasalt British clothing and lifestyle brand Seasalt, based in Cornwall, has been certified as a B Corp company after achieving an “extremely impressive” score of 100.2, compared to the sector benchmark of 80.7. The score was in recognition of the brand’s founding values and “ongoing progressive approach to doing business,” including its use of organic cotton and certified, traceable and recyclable fibres in its collection, making packaging recyclable, and […]

Beauty Evolvetogether product range Credits: Evolvetogether Luxury personal care brand Evolvetogether has confirmed its retail debut with luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury to extend its reach beyond its direct-to-consumer digital roots to a broader audience. The beauty brand is known for its planet-conscious, high-performing daily essentials with clean formulas that leave the skin feeling cleansed without stripping, nourished with plant-based oils and butters, and delicately scented […]

Beauty Emily Bromfield, senior vice president of global marketing at MAC Cosmetics Credits: MAC Cosmetics MAC Cosmetics, part of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., has appointed Emily Bromfield as its new senior vice president of global marketing to oversee the brand’s global marketing strategies across all categories and channels. In a statement, MAC Cosmetics states that Bromfield will bring her “disruptor mindset and consumer-first approach” to the brand, helping to expand its […]

Amber Pepper Credits: Mytheresa Luxury multi-brand platform Mytheresa has announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as new chief customer experience officer as of October 1, 2024. Commenting on the new appointment, Michael Kliger, CEO of Mytheresa said: “Amber’s expertise and experience will be instrumental to further grow the leadership position of Mytheresa as the best digital multi-brand platform, creating a community for luxury enthusiasts around the globe.” Pepper, the company […]

Grenson x Belstaff Black Boots Credits: Courtesy Belstaff Iconic British brands Belstaff and Grenson have joined forces to create a trio of limited-edition boots that blend their shared commitment to timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. The collaboration, which will launch on September 19th, draws inspiration from Belstaff's lesser-known history as a supplier of clothing to Britain's service industries in the 1950s and 60s, including the police force and military. The 'Service Boot' […]

Astley Clarke store on Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, London Credits: Astley Clarke/Shaftesbury British jewellery brands Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember have announced they are merging to “forge a new chapter in the world of luxury accessories”. In a statement, Aeternum Holding, the parent company of Astley Clarke, said the merger symbolises a “strategic blend of heritage and innovation,” as they look to enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiencies. As part of this […]

Savage x Fenty shop-in-shop at Selfridges Credits: Savage x Fenty Savage X Fenty, the intimates, loungewear, and sportswear brand founded by singer Rihanna, has launched its first international physical retail location at Selfridges in London. The shop-in-shop retail experience is located within Selfridges’ lingerie department at its Oxford Street, London store. It marks the brand’s first retail partnership in the UK and will also see Savage X Fenty products available online at […]

Littlest Luxuries founders Stephanie Affleck and Lucy Walford Credits: Littlest Luxuries Littlest Luxuries, a pre-loved childrenswear destination for ages 0-16 years has relaunched following a merger with childrenswear resale platform Little Fashion House. Headquartered in London, the peer-to-peer business is looking to become the leading authenticated marketplace for pre-loved designer childrenswear to provide a solution to the high circulation rate of kidswear and ensure well-made items are […]

Marlies Hersbach Credits: Mango Mango has extended its online business to 12 new markets, principally located in Africa and appointed Marlies Hersbach as the new e-commerce executive director. With deep experience in the sector, Mango said in a statement, Hersbach will be responsible for developing, leading and executing the company's online business strategy, reporting to Elena Carasso, online and customer director and member of the steering committee. The company’s online operations were […]

Net-a-Porter for The King’s Foundation collection Credits: Net-a-Porter In Pictures Luxury e-tailer Net-a-Porter has launched a ready-to-wear luxury capsule collection with The King’s Foundation designed by six fashion graduates at the foundation’s headquarters, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland. The 13-piece ‘Net-a-Porter for The King’s Foundation’ collection has been inspired by nature and Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s watercolours of the Scottish Highlands and includes […]

Primark Orlando, Florida store Credits: Primark In Pictures Primark, the value fashion and lifestyle retailer that opened its first store in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969, has opened the doors to its 450th store in Orlando, Florida, as it continues to push forward with its US expansion. The opening in Orlando, Florida, located near the Walt Disney Resort, marks the retailer’s 26th store in the US and comes off the back of Primark’s first-ever brand awareness campaign in the country. The store […]

"The future of luxury clienteling. A new digital ecosystem that personalises luxury shopping experience using AI."ZEGNA X developed on Microsoft press release 17 March 2023 Credits: Zegna Group Attention fashion brands and retailers: how you can use Artificial Intelligence to make your business more intelligent and/or efficient “Artificial intelligence (AI) can make the fashion industry smarter,” said Matthew Drinkwater, head of the Fashion Innovation Agency at the London College of […]

Beauty Dolly Parton launches cosmetics line Credits: Dolly Parton Global superstar Dolly Parton has launched her own cosmetics line 'Dolly Beauty' in partnership with Scent Beauty, following the success of her fragrance brand, in a deal brokered by IMG. Dolly Beauty is available exclusively in the US via its own direct-to-consumer website, with the brand stating an in-store rollout will begin in 2025. The brand launches with the Heaven’s Kiss Lipstick collection in four shades, ranging […]

LynnSophie®’s new Distribution Specialist Business Developer, Ralf van Kempen. Credits: LynnSophie® Dutch fashion brand LynnSophie®, dedicated to career mothers, has appointed Ralf van Kempen as its new Distribution Specialist Business Developer. With over three decades of experience in the fashion industry, van Kempen has worked with renowned brands and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. His deep insights into distribution and business development are […]

Beauty The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA), which recognises leading and emerging talent, has announced the nominees for its 2024 event, taking place in Toronto on October 19. Often referred to as “Canada’s most fashionable night,” the awards launched in 2013 honour Canadian womenswear, menswear and accessory designers, as well as emerging talent, outerwear brands, fashion design students, models, stylists, make-up and hair artists. There are also awards recognising brands and […]

Loake Shoemakers Credits: Loake Shoemakers British heritage footwear brand Loake Shoemakers has announced an exclusive partnership with UK tech company Buyerdock to integrate digital product passports across its entire product range. The strategic collaboration will allow Loake to implement a new standard in transparency, sustainability, and customer engagement, as part of its commitment to innovation and responsible business practices. The digital product passports will allow customers to […]

Anna Bubnova, the British Council’s head of arts, Ukraine, has been awarded an honorary MBE by His Majesty The King for her “outstanding work in strengthening UK-Ukraine cultural relations”. The accolade for services to UK/Ukraine cultural relations follows her significant contribution to the success of the Ukraine-UK Season of Culture in 2022-23, which featured artist residencies, talks, film, music, literature, drama and dance. The collaborative initiative between the British Council […]

Alexander Diedrich, head of e-commerce at J Lindeberg Credits: J Lindeberg Swedish fashion and golfwear brand J Lindeberg have named former Levi's, Under Armour and Toms executive Alexander Diedrich as its head of e-commerce. Diedrich has extensive experience in global e-commerce across the sports, leisure and fashion sectors and has been brought on to accelerate J Lindeberg’s digital growth and enhance its e-commerce strategy. He will be based at the brand’s headquarters in Stockholm […]

Destination XL retail store Credits: Calvin L. Leake via Dreamstime Total sales for the second quarter at Destination XL were 124.8 million dollars, down 10.9 percent. Comparable sales for the quarter also decreased by 10.9 percent. Based on the current sales trends, DXL is guiding to sales of 470 million dollars to 490 million dollars and an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 6 percent, a decrease from our previous guidance. Sales guidance for fiscal 2024 reflects a comparable sales […]

Ulta Beauty store in Cape Town Plaza Credits: Facebook Second quarter net sales at Ulta Beauty increased by 0.9 percent to 2.6 billion dollars due to new store contribution and growth in other revenue, while comparable sales decreased 1.2 percent. Based on these results, Ulta Beauty has lowered its outlook and now expects full year net sales to be in the range of 11 billion to 11.2 billion dollars with comparable sales down 2 percent, and diluted earnings per share between 22.60 dollars to […]

Benetton headquarters. Credits: image courtesy of Benetton Milan, Italy - Italian clothing retailer Benetton said Friday that its creative director Andrea Incontri is leaving the group as part of a wider management overhaul to stem its losses. In a statement, the company said it is "aiming to define a management team to support its new director general in a new phase of rationalisation and relaunch". It said Incontri's departure was by mutual decision. The clothing group named Claudio Sforza […]

Cycling gloves Credits: Paul Smith British fashion house Paul Smith is gearing up to make a significant mark in the cycling apparel market with the launch of an extensive new collection. This move represents a natural progression for the brand, given Sir Paul Smith's long-standing passion for cycling and the company's history of collaborations within the sport. Blending Fashion with Function The new range, which includes jerseys, bib shorts, base layers, and lightweight jackets, alongside […]

A seamstress on the factory floor Credits: Clean Clothes Campaign Bangladesh's garment industry, a cornerstone of the country's economy, is facing a perfect storm of challenges that threaten its global competitiveness. Recent floods have severely disrupted cotton supplies, compounding issues stemming from earlier political unrest and ongoing energy shortages. Supply Chain Woes The recent devastating floods have paralysed transportation networks, leaving factories unable to receive cotton […]

Composition with the images of the 15 emerging brands aspiring to the 7th edition of the Allianz Ego Confidence in Fashion in September 2024. Credits: Allianz. Madrid – Allianz, sponsor of the Allianz Ego young talent platform at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFW Madrid), has announced the 15 emerging fashion brands that will compete for the ‘Allianz Ego Confidence in Fashion’ award. In line with its founding purpose, the accolade aims to continue supporting and fostering the […]

Category winners and overall finalists of ‘Real.Leather.Stay.Different.’ international student design competition 2024. Credits: image courtesy of ‘Real.Leather.Stay.Different.’/ Leather and Hide Council of America The Leather and Hide Council of America has announced the four finalists of its ‘Real.Leather.Stay.Different.’ international student design competition which aims to celebrate leather as a material and innovation in leather design by empowering student creators from […]

Olena Osadcha Polon Necklace, Brave to Live Exhibition Credits: Ukrainian Fashion Week In a poignant reflection of Ukraine's ongoing struggle, a groundbreaking exhibition of political jewellery is set to open in Kyiv next week. 'Brave to Live', featuring works from 17 Ukrainian artists, will make its domestic debut from September 1-4, 2024, as part of Ukrainian Fashion Week's 55th season. The exhibition, curated by the LANKA jewelry community, has already garnered international acclaim at […]

MARKETING Loro Piana x New Balance sneaker collaboration Credits: New Balance via Reddit At first glance, the new collaboration between sneaker giant New Balance and Italian luxury house Loro Piana may not seem to be anything out of the ordinary. The 990 silhouette has been around since the 1980s, and version six was launched in 2022, having since been available in various iterations, including grey, a similar colour to this release. Yet for all the familiarity and usual performance […]

Alex St. Urbain, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer for Áwet New York Credits: Alex St. Urbain When asked, ‘who are you?’ Alex St. Urbain stated that in addition to being 35 years old, “I am a son of immigrants. My family came from Haiti, [however] I was born here in the US.” Furthermore, “I am cool, calm and collected which is who I am personally, [and] definitely translates into my business…I’m creative and I’m always looking to support others in the work that I do, and […]

Leeds High Street Credits: Unsplash Despite a tumultuous start to August marked by civil unrest, UK retail footfall showed unexpected resilience, according to the latest BRC-Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor. The data, covering the period from 28 July to 24 August 2024, reveals a nuanced picture of consumer behaviour in the face of social and economic challenges. Total UK footfall experienced a marginal decline of 0.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in August, a significant improvement from July's […]

Credits: KangaROOS Celebrating Heritage, Craftsmanship, and Innovation in a Special "Made in Germany" Edition Pirmasens, August 22, 2024 – KangaROOS is proud to announce a unique limited edition sneaker collaboration with PepsiCo. This exclusive sneaker, handcrafted in Germany, marks a significant moment in our brand’s history, combining our legendary craftsmanship with the bold, innovative spirit of PepsiCo. In celebration of PepsiCo's new visual identity and our shared commitment to […]

Centrestage Hong Kong, show floor. Credits: HKTDC. The ninth edition of Centrestage Hong Kong is almost underway. This year, the annual trade show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), spans September 4 to 7 and will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here, a slew of fashion shows, parades and seminars will be held alongside what is to be a “record-breaking” 250 exhibiting brands from 17 countries and regions. Speaking on this year’s […]

Interior of Asics store. Credits: Asics. Sportswear group Asics Corp. is believed to be in the process of shuttering its baseball equipment division as it looks to pivot its attention towards its cult sneaker business. The Japanese conglomerate, which owns both the group’s eponymous brand Asics as well as Onitsuka Tiger, will reportedly stop selling baseball gloves, bats and other gear from late September 2025, a spokesperson for the company told Bloomberg. It was confirmed that it would […]

Ulla Johnson Resort 25 printed sundress Credits: Ulla Johnson Resort 25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight According to print manufacturer Vogzy, beyond their aesthetic appeal, wearing prints and patterns can have a profound psychological impact, shaping our mood and influencing our style choices in subtle yet significant ways. Studies have shown that wearing vibrant and colorful prints can elevate mood and boost confidence, while more subdued prints may have a calming effect. The Resort 25 […]

Olly Shinder. Credits: Fashion East / Patrick Waugh. Talent incubator Fashion East has revealed the five names taking part in its spring/summer 2025 line up, and thus set to show at the upcoming London Fashion Week in a show on September 13. Among those on the roster are Olly Shinder and SOS Skyn by Samara Scott Studio, as well as newcomers Loutre, Nuba and Kitty Shukman, all of which will participate in the organisation’s runway at The Truman Brewery. SOS Skyn by Samara Scott […]

In Pictures
 Lucky Love at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Image: Louis Vuitton French musicians Myd and Christine and the Queens, dressed by Louis Gabriel Nouchi, and Lucky Love in Louis Vuitton, brought the theme of inclusion, which is also a strong theme in fashion, to the forefront during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The ceremony took place between the Champs-Élysées and the Place de la Concorde. The quadruple amputee and former […]