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Asap Rocky and Rihanna before the Dior SS26 show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight When the working day ends in the financial districts of the world, businessmen loosen their ties. In other offices, the rules of business attire have relaxed, especially since the pandemic, and the formal accessory remains in the wardrobe. During this casualisation, a new generation – one that had to learn to tie a knot via a TikTok video – has discovered this accessory for themselves. They are proving […]

Interview There are users willing to repair their sneakers, but the brand does not offer this service Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence The footwear sector, including sneakers, is incorporating sustainability initiatives, as these products are now a constant in fashion collections and are increasingly worn for various occasions. Sneakers are the focus of research and experimental projects by material producers for sustainable, recyclable, or […]

Scoop SS26, The Magical Edition. Credits: Scoop. Scoop is just hours away from opening its doors for the SS26 season. The contemporary fashion event, which considers itself more of a showroom than a trade show, is making big steps for this edition, namely in the form of a new, larger venue: Olympia National Kensington. Following the theme, ‘The Magical Summer of Love’, the fair, spanning July 13 to 15, intends to draw inspiration from the “surrealist energy of the 1970s, promising a […]

Source Fashion July 2025. Credits: Source Fashion. Source Fashion closed the doors of its new, larger home of Olympia London yesterday, marking the end of what the event said was a “record-breaking show”. According to preliminary figures, footfall was up 51 percent year-on-year, as buyers from both local and global fashion players descended on the event to meet and network with international manufacturers. Over 22 sourcing regions were represented across a line-up of 250 manufacturers on […]

Giorgio Armani Credits: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has returned with a newspaper advertisement after his first absence from the major fashion shows in Milan and Paris. On his 91st birthday this Thursday, he expressed his gratitude via an advertisement for the widespread support, including on social networks and through personal messages. After a hospital stay in June and early July, Armani was unable to attend his shows in person for the first time. The […]

Iris van Herpen, Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 Haute Couture Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In Pictures Among the highlights of Paris Haute Couture Week in July 2025, after Demna's final show for Balenciaga, the autumn/winter 2025/2026 Couture collections paved the way for fashion that is both artisanal and technological. Upcycling was joyfully celebrated by Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela and Germanier. Respect for nature was at the heart of Ronald van der Kemp and Iris van Herpen's […]

Credits: Future Fabrics Expo The future of sustainable fabrics is closer than you’d think, with a flurry of next-gen materials, innovative technologies, and circular solutions that balance profitability with the well-being of the environment and people taking center stage at the Future Fabrics Expo 2025. Part of London Climate Action Week, the trade fair, which marked its 15th anniversary, brought together innovators, mills, brands, and thought leaders with a common goal: to help ignite […]

Hudson opens first Converse Store in Algeria, through Premium Brands. Credits: Hudson. The president and chief executive officer of Converse, Jared Carver, has announced his departure from the footwear brand. He will be succeeded by Aaron Cain, a veteran at Converse’s parent company Nike. This is according to an internal memo, which was originally seen and reported on by Bloomberg and Reuters. FashionUnited has contacted Nike and Converse with a request to comment. The move brings to an […]

Justin Bieber Credits: Image: Justin Bieber: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/AFP (Photo by Frazer Harrison / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP) Pop star Justin Bieber officially launched the first collection of his clothing brand, Skylrk, on Thursday. The collection consists of colourful apparel, footwear and accessories. Prices for items in the collection range from 49 euros for a beanie to 225 euros for sunglasses. The brand’s launch follows […]

The opening of Next's Lakeside Shopping Centre store. Credits: Lakeside / Next. Next is doubling down on its “one-stop shop” concept with the opening of a new flagship store housing its first-ever FatFace concession. Located at Lakeside Shopping Centre, the 83,000 square foot store offers all key departments, from womenswear to home, as well as dedicated spaces for Bath & Body works and Costa Coffee. Its additional inclusion of integrated fashion brands intends to further consumer […]

Shein’s office in Singapore. Credits: Shein Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein needs to have deep pockets these days, given that the global e-commerce company is being slapped with fines in two countries at the moment. Shein just settled a consumer protection lawsuit in the United States, in California’s Napa, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sonoma counties, and agreed to pay 700,000 US dollars (almost 600,000 euros) in civil penalties and investigative costs. Shipping delays cost Shein […]

Satoshi Kuwata Credits: Stefano Galuzzi Following its guest appearance at Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair in January, Japanese brand Setchu is now also represented at the fragrance and beauty trade fair, Fragranze, organised by Pitti Immagine. Satoshi Kuwata's brand, the 2023 LVMH Prize winner, has its first own fragrance collection in tow, Pitti Immagine announced on Thursday. As a special guest, Kuwata will present five creations "in which East and West merge to evoke familiar scents and […]

Marks & Spencer department store in Woking (UK). Credits: Marks&Spencer. The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested four suspects in connection with cyberattacks on well-known British retailers Marks & Spencer (M&S), Co-op and Harrods. The attacks took place in April of this year and caused significant financial disruption to the businesses. The four suspects remain in custody and are being questioned by the NCA's National Cyber Crime Unit, the NCA said in a press […]

AWGE SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The merging of street and business attire appears to be the theme of the spring/summer 2026 menswear season. This gradual process, which had already begun in previous years, has now become established. Does this mean that the sometimes humorous and playful style, which appeals to a younger target audience, is being lost? The SS26 menswear collections prove that growing up also involves a touch of humour. Life, and the global sentiment shaped by […]

Princess Street, Manchester, UK Credits: Unsplash. While in the months prior, glimpses of the summer sun brought shoppers outside, for June, a major heatwave kept them in. During the five weeks to July 5, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported a 1.8 percent year-on-year drop in total UK footfall, with “extreme weather” cited as the primary cause. Footfall fell across all shopping destinations. High streets took the biggest hit, with activity dropping 3 percent. This was followed by […]

Princess Polly store. Credits: Princess Polly. Princess Polly has secured a B Corp certification, recognising the Australian-US fashion label for “its commitment to making a positive difference in its communities and the fashion industry”. After a two-year evaluation process, the company, owned by A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp, has been determined to have met the standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency set by the certifier, non-profit B Lab. […]

Credits: Mulberry Mulberry has confirmed a 20 million pound fundraising and Retail Offer as sales for the British accessory brand continued to slip in fiscal year 2025. The company conducted the fundraising by way of subscriptions for 20 million new convertible loan notes of one pound each, backed by its two major shareholders, Chalice Limited and Frasers Group. The fundraising intends to support targeted investments to accelerate future growth, Mulberry said in a regulatory filing, while also […]

Rami Al Ali HCW FW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Syrian couturier Rami Al Ali made history Thursday as the first fashion designer from his country to feature in the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar in a new landmark for Arab representation in the luxury business. After years of showing his tailored evening dresses on the sidelines of Couture Week, he was invited this year by France's Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode to join the programme. He sent out models in […]

Mango store in Paris Credits: Mango Fashion company Mango has announced the appointment of Eva Gallego as the new global director of Mango Woman. Gallego is set to join the company in September, where she will be tasked with continuing to advance the development of Mango's women's line and its distinctive value proposition. This strategic appointment is aligned with the fashion company's broader business strategy and directly supports the objectives outlined in its 4E 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, […]

Levi Strauss & Co. headquarters Credits: Levi Strauss & Co. Levi Strauss & Co. announced strong financial results for its second quarter ended June 1, 2025, demonstrating significant growth across key metrics and prompting the company to raise its full-year net revenue and earnings per share (EPS) outlook, even with the impact of tariffs. The company reported a 6 percent increase in net revenues to 1.4 billion dollars, and a 9 percent rise on an organic basis compared to Q2 2024. […]

Brunello Cucinelli SS26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Brunello Cucinelli Spa has reviewed the preliminary revenue figures for the first six months of the year. Revenues totalled 684 million euros. This represents a 10.2 percent increase at current exchange rates (10.7 percent at constant exchange rates) compared to the first half of 2024. Across geographical areas, the Americas saw an 8.7 percent increase (10.0 percent at constant exchange rates). Europe saw a 10 percent increase (9.6 […]

Credits: Sotheby's YouTube channel The first-ever Birkin bag designed by French luxury brand Hermes for celebrity Jane Birkin sold for 8.58 million euros (10 million dollars) at a Sotheby's auction in Paris on Thursday, smashing previous price records for a handbag. The modern design classic, owned by a well-known Paris-based handbag collector, sparked a telephone bidding war up to 7 million euros, with the final sale price set at 8.58 million with commission and fees, the Sotheby's website […]

Manufacturing Site in Barry, United Kingdom Credits: Dow Dow, a leading material science company, is set to close three upstream assets in Europe in response to structural challenges it is currently facing in the region. The decision is a follow-up to the European asset actions first published in April 2025 and has been approved by the Board of Directors.  The three assets that will shut down include one in the packaging & specialty plastics category, specifically the ethylene cracker, […]

School uniform - image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Articles of Interest, a podcast about what we wear and why, takes a look into the history of school uniforms. Once required by all public education organizations, this 46 minute podcast discusses how the uniform shaped the American school system until today.

Credits: Sotheby's YouTube channel The original Birkin bag, created in 1985 after Jane Birkin's encounter with Jean-Louis Dumas, is now at auction. This historic piece, representing the origin of the iconic Birkin, is featured in the Fashion Icons including The Original Birkin auction at Sotheby's Paris on July 10.

Shein. Credits: Unsplash. Paris - On Thursday, the rapporteur of the French data protection authority (CNIL) requested a 150 million euro fine against the Asian fast fashion giant Shein for not complying with cookie legislation. The rapporteur reproached this e-commerce heavyweight for "several breaches of its legal obligations" concerning cookies - the computer files used to track internet users' browsing and offer them targeted advertising. These breaches notably concern "user consent" and […]

Demna Credits: Courtesy Kering Designer Demna has revealed that his debut show for Gucci will take place in March 2026. This removes the spring/summer womenswear show, typically held at the end of September, from this year's calendar. "I need more than two months to develop a vision," Gucci's new chief design officer told fashion journalist Suzy Menkes. This was revealed in a video on Menkes' Instagram account. Demna emphasised to Menkes that, in the meantime, he wants to "remind the public […]

Canada Goose in London Credits: Canada Goose Bain Capital is reportedly considering selling part or all of its controlling stake in luxury apparel brand Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (Canada Goose). Bloomberg reports that the investment firm is working with advisors and gauging interest from potential buyers, according to sources close to the matter. Bain Capital acquired a majority stake in Canada Goose in 2013. The investment firm, in collaboration with chief executive officer and chairman Dani […]

Credits: J.C. Rags International. This appointment further strengthens the brand’s European agency network, alongside existing partnerships with Studio Fishbone in Belgium and Connected Brands in Northern Germany. To underline this momentum, J.C. RAGS will be present at Supreme Munich (August 2nd to 5th) and CIFF Copenhagen (August 5th to 7th) in August, showcasing its Spring Summer 2026 collection and international strategy. Expanding into the DACH region Frank Abbenhuis, International […]

Perfect Moment x BWT Alpine Formula One Team Credits: Perfect Moment Perfect Moment has been named as one of a number of defendants in a new lawsuit filed by the French skiwear brand’s former public relations consultant, Amanda Archer. While the brand itself has been accused of breaching contractual agreements in the 65-page filing, Archer has also brought allegations of sexual assault, battery and harassment against an investor of Perfect Moment, Reeve Benaron. According to the lawsuit, […]

Report Workers in Pakistani factory Credits: EqualStock via Unsplash With Amazon Prime Days well underway and the online giant predicted to hit 23.8 billion US dollars this week, new research highlights the significant risks of forced labour hiding within Amazon sellers' supply chains. An investigation from human rights campaign organization Labour Behind the Label traced fashion products from three UK-based sellers to three supplier factories in Pakistan and found several forced labour […]

Parcels. Credits: Unsplash. Brussels (Belgium) - A Belgian economic body believes that Belgium is facing a "tsunami" of small parcels sent by major players in Chinese e-commerce. It has stated that Belgium must urge the European Union to accelerate its customs reform, according to an opinion obtained on Thursday by AFP. The EU has been working for two years on a customs reform that plans to better control the entry into its territory of non-compliant or dangerous goods, against a backdrop of a […]

Minnetonka launches Reclamation Collaborative Credits: Bryce Johnson Minnesota-based footwear company Minnetonka has launched a new initiative, the Reclamation Collaborative, dedicated to uplifting Native artistry, continuing industry education, and assisting in redefining Indigenous representation in fashion. As a fourth-generation, family-owned brand, the initiative was created to support and honor the Native artists who are integral to the brand's ongoing reconciliation efforts.  In line […]

DressX DressGo x Puma. Credits: DressX Digital fashion retailer DressX has launched its first game on metaverse platform Roblox, together with partner Puma. The game called DressGo will allow players to dress up their avatars, participate in styling challenges and build personalised wardrobes by collecting items of varying rarity. Via a mystery box system, players can unlock looks through randomised drops. Items obtained from these boxes can be worn inside the game for free, while players also […]

Birmingham shopping street. Credits: Unsplash. Footfall for the month of June remained largely flat on last year’s figures, however, the emergence of music and sports events, as well as the sun, offered glimmers of promise towards the end of the period. From June 1 to July 5, retail footfall rose by just 0.1 percent compared to the same month last year, while dropping by 0.5 percent month-on-month, according to MRI Software. Post-half term, footfall took a hit as families returned to […]

‘Saks Arrives on Amazon’ Campaign by Max Siedentopf. Credits: Saks / Amazon. Saks Fifth Avenue, the storied American luxury department store, has seen its credit rating slashed to near-default levels by S&P Global Ratings. There are growing concerns about the company’s financial health and its ability to meet obligations to creditors, including fashion brands and suppliers still awaiting payment. S&P downgraded Saks’ issuer credit rating to CC, reported Bloomberg, 10 notches […]

Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter to open first consumer-facing pop-up in the Hamptons. Credits: Net-a-Porter / Mr Porter. On the back of their takeover, Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter are set to explore a new realm. The luxury e-tailers are venturing into physical retail with their first-ever public facing pop-up. Running from July 16 to 20, the store will be located in the Hamptons and hosted by furniture showroom Wyeth in Sagaponack. Dubbed ‘Summer in the Hamptons’, the pop-up will offer a curation […]

Ellesse brand campaign Credits: Ellesse Italian sportswear brand Ellesse, owned by British sports, outdoor and lifestyle group Pentland Brands, is returning to the US with a new licensing agreement, with a focus on the brand’s tennis and ski collections. Pentland Brands has signed a long-term licensing partnership with The Iconic Brand Corporation (TIBC), a new company spearheaded by chairman Todd Furniss, who was Ellesse’s first US contract tennis player in 1978. TIBC has been tasked […]

In Pictures Maison Margiela AW25 Credits: Maison Margiela Belgian fashion designer Glenn Martens made his debut as creative director of Maison Margiela in Paris on July 9. The Paris-based fashion house presented the Artisanal Collection 2025, filled with imagery from 16th and 17th century Flanders and the Netherlands. This was stated in Maison Margiela's press release. The most striking looks featured dramatic draping and patchwork-like treatments of both dark and black fabrics such as […]

A seamless checkout Credits: FashionUnited As UK fashion retail enters the second half of 2025, a wave of cautious optimism is reshaping the sector’s strategy, marked by a clear shift from transactional quick wins to deeper consumer engagement. According to American Express’s latest annual study of 500 senior retail executives, 82 percent of UK retailers plan to grow their business in the coming year, a 10-point rise from 2024, driven by a concerted focus on loyalty, innovation, and a […]

Visualisation image - Madomorpho x APOC Pop-up at Berlin Fashion Week (SS26) Credits: Ben Mönks /BFW Digital fashion and art marketplace Apoc Store is opening its first physical shop. Having hosted several pop-ups in Paris, London and Berlin in recent months, Apoc Store is now taking the next step. The company announced on Instagram this week that it is opening its first permanent shop. It is located in the coworking and studio space Regent Studios at 8 Andrews Road in London's Tower Hamlets […]

Club L London campaign imagery. Credits: Club L London. Club L London is continuing on its path of expansion with the launch of its first dedicated German-language website. The decision to open the localised platform comes amid increased demand for the British brand within the country itself and throughout the DACH region. The company said it has experienced a period of “exceptional international growth” in recent months, reporting triple-digit year-on-year increases across key markets, […]

Allbirds store Credits: Allbirds US footwear brand Allbirds has announced three new distribution deals for multiple countries throughout Eurasia, covering the Balkans, Israel, Turkey and Central Asia, to advance its strategy to build long-term scalable growth in overseas markets. The distribution partnership includes Tradist Distribution in Turkiye and Central Asia, effective July 2025; 911 Fashion in Israel, from October 2025; and Beosport will be responsible for the Balkans, effective […]

Source Fashion, July 2025 edition Credits: Source Fashion Trade show Source Fashion has announced a 500,000-pound investment scheme to support 15 UK-based heritage manufacturers to champion British manufacturing. From February 2026, Source Fashion will form a dedicated British Heritage Pavilion to showcase the 15 curated, high-quality, heritage manufacturers, from across the UK. Each selected business will receive a fully funded stand, marketing support, and brand development assistance for […]

Pepco store in Alicante Credits: Pepco Group Pepco Group N.V., the variety discount retailer, today released its trading update for the third financial quarter of FY25, ended June 30, 2025. The report highlights robust performance, particularly from the 'New Pepco Group' (comprising Pepco and Dealz Poland) following the completed sale of Poundland on June 12, 2025. The 'New Pepco Group' achieved third quarter revenues of 1.1 billion euros, demonstrating a constant currency revenue growth of […]

Exterior rendering of Onitsuka Innovative Factory Corporation Credits: Asics Corporation Japanese sportswear group Asics Corporation has confirmed that its domestic shoe manufacturing facility in Japan, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sanin Asics Industry Corporation, will be renamed the Onitsuka Innovative Factory Corporation, from January 1, 2026. Asics stated in a press release that the facility would be transformed into a “global hub for fashion-forward craftsmanship and design” […]

Vuori New York flagship store. Credits: Vuori / Photo courtesy of Leandro Justen. Californian activewear brand Vuori has named Ashley Kechter its new global president. She joins the company from Fabletics, where she had served as global brand president for over two years. Her appointment was announced via Vuori’s LinkedIn page, where it was also revealed that Edward Lee would assume the role of chief legal officer and corporate secretary. In the post, the brand’s founder and chief […]

The Body Shop Daily Serum Concentrate. Credits: The Body Shop. One year after his appointment, Charles Denton is stepping down as chief executive officer of The Body Shop. Denton joined the company weeks before it was rescued from administration by a consortium led by British entrepreneur Mike Jatania, who will now take up the helm position as Denton’s successor. The news was announced on Denton’s LinkedIn page, where he said, after joining the businesses at “an inflection point few […]

A Uniqlo store in Tokyo Credits: Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. The Japanese retail group Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. remains on track for a record year after the first nine months of the 2024/25 financial year. In light of the continuing positive development, the parent company of the Uniqlo clothing chain confirmed its full-year forecasts on Thursday. Group revenue totalled almost 2.62 trillion Japanese yen (15.29 billion pounds) in the period from 1 September 2024 to 31 May 2025. This represented an […]

Rosalía makes her debut as a New Balance ambassador. Credits: New Balance. Madrid – Rosalía, the ever-expanding Spanish artist whose fusion of music and styles continues to revolutionise the global music scene, is further strengthening her ties with fashion. She has been signed as the new global ambassador for the US sportswear brand New Balance. The singer-songwriter has already debuted in this role, presenting the brand's new trainer model. Continuing the series of strategic partnerships […]

Viktor&Rolf Autumn Winter 2025, Haute Couture. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. The Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf once again employed irony with a show that displayed 15 pairs of black dresses. The dresses were replete with pleats and layers of fabric (tulle, crinoline and others), in a style reminiscent of the austere gowns of the 19th century. Each pair of garments was exactly the same. However, one of the two was inflated with (faux) feathers. "We wanted to show that one thing can be […]

Walter Van Beirendonck, menswear, autumn/winter 2025 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The fashion industry likes to think ahead. Designers are already mulling collections for next year. Buyers are determining shop offerings for the next season. Fashion magazines are shooting winter stories in the summer. This is how it has always been. Yet, when it comes to the future of the industry as a whole, thinking ahead has become more sombre. What will the industry look like after artificial […]

Project rendering, opening in 2027 © Malmö Designer Village FREY officially broke ground on Malmö Designer Village, a flagship retail destination set to become Scandinavia’s largest premium outlet shopping village upon its opening in 2027. The ceremonial groundbreaking event in Löddeköpinge, Kävlinge Municipality, brought together leaders from FREY, ROS Retail Outlet Shopping (part of the FREY Group), development and construction partners, and representatives of the local […]

A Dr. Martens store in Berlin. Credits: Dr. Martens British footwear brand Dr. Martens Plc confirmed its forecasts for the current 2025/26 financial year on Thursday. The company stated ahead of its annual general meeting in London that sales performance has been "in line with expectations" since the start of the financial year on April 1. The full-year targets formulated at the beginning of June therefore remain "unchanged". British home market suffering from difficult conditions Dr. Martens […]

Waste not want not Credits: Alicia Reyes Sarmiento/FashionUnited The fashion industry is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental toll, with sustainability now a financial imperative rather than a mere ethical one. Against this backdrop, British outdoor specialist Montane has released its annual 2025 Social Report, positioning itself as a proactive player in the sector's green evolution. The report navigates the inherent "performance paradox" of technical apparel, where the pursuit of […]

SS25 Bridal by Lihi Hod, Rami Al Ali and Antonio Riva Milano. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As well as being optimistic about the future of his war-ravaged country, Rami Al Ali has other reasons to be upbeat: he is about to become the first Syrian fashion designer to show his work at Paris Haute Couture Week. The invitation to appear on the world's most prestigious fashion stage is a huge endorsement for the 53-year-old from the eastern city of Deir ez-Zor who turned to design after a […]

Balenciaga Couture 2025 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Demna’s final bow at Balenciaga arrived not with spectacle but with subtlety, a word rarely associated with the designer who has redefined the house over nearly a decade. The maison's 54th haute couture collection, shown Wednesday in Paris, was both a personal farewell and a statement of return: to construction, to silhouette, and to the atelier. The Georgian-born designer, who is now preparing to take the creative reins at Gucci, […]

Farm Rio store front Credits: Farm Rio Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio is joining the secondhand marketplace with the launch of its first resale programme called ‘Farm Rio Closet to Closet’. The programme, which aims to keep wearable garments out of landfill, is being powered by ThredUp and Poshmark and will initially be available in the US only, with the brand stating it has plans to “expand into other markets soon”. With the Poshmark option, verified Farm Rio purchases […]

Robert Wun, AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - Hong Kong designer Robert Wun presented his new collection with cinematic accents in Paris on Wednesday, the third day of Haute Couture Week. Entitled "Becoming", this AW25 collection is "a nostalgic exploration of the ritual of dressing and the profound role fashion plays in life's most important moments," the designer explained in a statement. Through surreal and theatrical silhouettes, sculptural volumes and a cinematically […]

Hermès, men's SS26 collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight More powerful than ever with 15.2 billion euros in revenue in 2024, Hermès announced on Monday its plans to expand its watchmaking factory in Le Noirmont, Switzerland. This expansion is set to eventually accommodate one hundred new employees, a move that comes despite the company witnessing a drop in its watchmaking segment sales in 2024. By 2028, the Hermès watchmaking site in Le Noirmont, in the Swiss Jura, will have a […]

Marketing AI Campaign from fashion brand Labfresh. Credits: Labfresh. AI still evokes different reactions. Enthusiasm and trepidation has now given way to experimentation and implementation. One of the fashion companies that started working with AI early on to help with its campaigns was Dutch brand Labfresh. After four seasons with AI by its side, however, the brand is now returning to fully “human” campaigns. Co-founder Kasper Brandi Petersen gives insight into the decision. […]

Depop x Tony Hawk in-game activity Credits: Activision Publishing Inc Circular fashion marketplace Depop is teaming up with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 game to allow players new ways to express their style while skating. The collaboration will see Depop dropping into the gaming world by offering players access to a Depop-branded ‘Create-A-Skater’ pack featuring 15 branded styles and skateboards inspired by real pieces and Depop merch. The online marketplace also shows up across the game […]

Second-hand fashion Credits: Cottonbro studio, Pexels A new report from the British Standards Institution (BSI) has revealed that UK consumers' expectations for sustainable fashion across both high street and luxury brands is on the rise, but a lack of trust in the quality and safety of the item is holding people back. The BSI’s 2025 Global Circularity study, ‘The Tipping Point: Building Trust in the Circularity Economy,’ was developed in partnership with experts from the Cambridge […]

Hermès Birkin bag, AW24 collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - The Hermès heirs benefited from the luxury group's strong stock market performance in 2025. This allowed them to take the top spot in the annual ranking of French professional fortunes. The ranking was published on Wednesday by Challenges magazine. They dethroned Bernard Arnault and his family. Since the start of 2025, Hermès has shown greater resilience to the slowdown in the global luxury market. It has firmly […]

Credits: Chloé - Photography by Johnny Dufort The Chloé Spring 2026 collection explores two very different representations of femininity in Cinema and Photography in the early 1980s. Drawing inspiration from the visual language of female roles of the “Film noir” genre, the collection reflects on how the male and female gaze present female archetypes in very different ways. Evoking memories of how 1980s movies were styled, the sense of glamour, opulence and assertive silhouette. The […]

Credits: Oakley Fifty years. 600 months. 18,262 days. 438,300 hours. 26.28 million minutes. That’s how long it has taken Oakley to redefine what’s possible; half-century of relentless innovation, fearless curiosity, and a refusal to be ordinary. To mark this moment, Oakley unveils the Oakley Ellipse 50th Anniversary - exclusive eyewear that honors a legacy defined by disruption while charging toward the infinite possibilities of tomorrow. These glasses are a bold vision of what’s to […]

Vogue 1936: Two models wearing dresses by Schiaparelli Credits: Cecil Beaton/Condé Nast via Getty Images London’s V&A museum, which has hosted fashion exhibitions celebrating Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Christian Dior, will stage the first-ever exhibit in the UK devoted to haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion house Schiaparelli. ‘Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art’ will run from March 21 to November 1, 2026, and will chart the history and impact of Elsa Schiaparelli, described […]

IFM and HModa Academia, footwear training Credits: HModa Academia The Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) and Accademia HModa (Italy) have launched a unique educational project. The project aims to connect students specialising in Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories and Footwear as part of their Master of Arts in Fashion Design with Accademia HModa. Accademia HModa offers comprehensive training in luxury footwear manufacturing. Accademia HModa, a mission-driven company located in the Marche […]

Credits: the Lenzing Group The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has unveiled innovative fabric blends that address one of fashion’s most persistent circularity challenges: maintaining premium quality while incorporating significant recycled content. Through strategic manufacturing partnerships, Lenzing has successfully demonstrated how its responsibly sourced¹ and resource-efficiently produced² TENCEL™ Lyocell […]

Credits: IFCO From August 20 to 22, 2025, the İstanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) will launch its eighth edition, once again bringing the global fashion community together in the Turkish metropolis. As Europe’s largest apparel and fashion trade fair, IFCO—organized by İTKİB Fairs Inc., a subsidiary of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB)—presents itself as a forward-looking platform for creative collections, technological innovation, and international business […]

Credits: Fabienne Chapot Out of Office tells the story of those last sweet moments in the office -typing your out-of-office message and snapping your laptop shut. No better feeling, right? Summer days aren’t meant to be spent behind a desk. They’re made for chasing sunsets, getting lost in new cities, and soaking up every golden hour. Spring/Summer 2026 is a celebration of the joy of being Out of Office, embracing adventure, freedom, and whatever comes next. About Fabienne Chapot Fabienne […]

Debenhams campaign image Credits: Debenhams Debenhams Group, which includes retail brands Debenhams, PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo, BoohooMan, and Karen Millen, has signed a multi-year partnership deal with Mangopay’s wallet infrastructure to support the next phase of its marketplace growth. The partnership will debut on Debenhams, which operates a marketplace with more than 15,000 brands, as the retail group continues to scale its digital capabilities. Utilising Mangopay’s technology, the […]

Credits: Photo Credits: Alessandro Michele In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, host Bella Freud sits down with iconic designer Alessandro Michele to discuss his time designing for Gucci, and using fashion for self-expression. The current creative director of Valentino also discusses going to the same fashion school in Rome with the host.

Fanatics x Complex ‘Blackpink In Your Area League Collection’ Credits: Fanatics In Pictures K-Pop girl group Blackpink has unveiled its first-ever sports apparel collection in collaboration with digital sports platform Fanatics and American media and entertainment company Complex. The limited-edition capsule has been designed to celebrate Blackpink’s highly anticipated comeback in the US and fuses the group’s signature style with the energy of MLB and the NBA, to intersect music, […]

American fashion designer Heron Preston Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fashion designer Heron Preston has announced that he has regained full and exclusive rights to his brand. He repurchased these rights from New Guards Group (NGG), the fashion holding company owned by Farfetch. In an interview with The Business of Fashion, Preston shared: "I have been through hell to protect what I have built. I fought for my name, my work and my vision. Now I am back with more purpose than ever." The […]

Manrico Spa, a company specialising in the production of cashmere garments. Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence Hmoda (Holding Moda Moda), a subsidiary of Holding Industriale (Hind), an investment company specialising in small and medium-sized Italian businesses, has acquired a 60 percent stake in Manrico Spa, a company specialising in the production of cashmere garments. "With this new transaction, Hmoda further expands its distinctive know-how, […]

THG Fulfil Libiao automation Credits: THG Fulfil Circular economy e-commerce group Huddled has signed a partnership with THG Fulfil, THG Ingenuity’s fulfilment and courier management solution, to support its growth plans. THG Fulfil will provide Huddled with fulfilment, courier management and warehouse storage solutions, enabling the circular economy e-commerce group to offer extended next-day delivery cut-off times of 1am to its customers. In a statement, Huddled said the move would help […]

Jacqart will combine the expertise of Imatex and Prosetex Credits: Rino Mastrotto Jacqart – Trame d’Arredo, a new company specialising in the production of high-quality jacquard fabrics and velvets, has been formed through the merger of Imatex23 srl ("Imatex"), a company controlled by Rino Mastrotto, and Prosetex, a company of Gruppo Marzotto. The launch of the new company was announced in a joint statement by Rino Mastrotto and Gruppo Marzotto. Jacqart will combine the expertise of two […]

Positive Luxury and Buyerdock partner on Digital Product Passports Credits: Positive Luxury Sustainability certification platform Positive Luxury is partnering with digital compliance and traceability platform Buyerdock to “boost trust” within the luxury industry through Digital Product Passports (DPPs). The collaboration will allow Positive Luxury’s Butterfly Mark accredited brands and its other luxury clients to seamlessly adopt Buyerdock’s advanced DPP technology, which will help […]

1stDibs online marketplace Credits: 1stDibs website 1stDibs, the online marketplace for sellers and makers of vintage, antique and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewellery, watches and fashion, has named Bradford Shellhammer as its new chief marketing officer and chief product officer. Spellhammer, who will join the company next month, will oversee the company’s product, marketing and customer support functions. He will be responsible for shaping and executing marketing […]

Archive image from 2018. Credits: FashionUnited V&D and To Be Dressed have been acquired by Secret Sales. The acquisition is expected to revitalise V&D, according to the press release. The acquisition cost has not been disclosed. V&D is set to become a "leading marketplace for discounted fashion in the Benelux". The partnership with its new owner will give V&D access to over 4,500 fashion and beauty brands. V&D relaunches as a marketplace for discounted fashion Jonathan […]

Ray-Ban x Meta Smartglasses Credits: Meta / EssilorLuxottica According to reports, the Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms Inc (Meta), is investing in the French eyewear group EssilorLuxottica. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that the US company has acquired a stake of just under three percent for approximately three billion euros. The report follows the announcement of the investment plans a year ago. Meta is also considering increasing its stake to around five percent over time. The […]

Credits: Waste2Wear Did you ever think that the plastic from your old fridge or washing machine could be recycled into shopping bags? That’s exactly what Waste2Wear is doing. They’ve created reusable bags from polypropylene, taken from old appliances combined with discarded single use food containers, giving plastic waste a whole new purpose. Since the pandemic, there is an ever increasing demand for home delivered meals. These single use food containers are notoriously difficult and […]

Michael Burke Credits: Jean-Francois Monier / AFP LVMH has appointed Michael Burke as Chairman and CEO of LVMH Americas, marking a high-profile return for one of Bernard Arnault’s most trusted lieutenants. Burke will oversee North and Latin American operations, including key brands like Tiffany & Co., Marc Jacobs, and Sephora, as well as growing real estate interests in the U.S. Once thought to be easing into retirement, Burke’s return underscores LVMH’s strategic pivot toward the […]

Artiso AI founders Credits: Courtesy Artiso A new Barcelona-based start-up, Artiso, has emerged with a bold promise: to digitise and accelerate fashion’s most sacred process - creativity itself. With its AI-powered SaaS platform now officially launched, Artiso aims to streamline the end-to-end journey from initial concept to campaign delivery, targeting the inefficiencies that often bog down creative teams. The company’s founding team, Sarah Iglesias Hiller (CEO), Lucas Anton Pastur (CPO), […]

Ana Luisa signs wholesale partnership with Nordstrom Credits: Ana Luisa Ana Luisa may be coming to a Nordstrom near you, as the direct-to-consumer jewelry brand has entered into a wholesale partnership with the US department store chain. The agreement sees Ana Luisa launch in 25 Nordstrom stores across the country, including locations in California, New Jersey, Florida, and Illinois. Ana Luisa's wholesale launch comes a few months after the brand opened its second physical store in New York […]

Levi's X Oasis Credits: Levi's Formed in Manchester in 1991, Oasis defined the Britpop era with their anthems and unmistakable attitude. Led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the band’s influence on music and culture remains profound, even over 15 years after their infamous split. To coincide with their historic reunion tour, kicking off in July 2025, Levi’s® proudly announces the launch of the highly anticipated Levi’s® x Oasis collection. It features classic band tees and […]

Amazon Christmas package. Credits: Wicked Monday on Unsplash. Online spending in the United States is predicted to hit 23.8 billion US dollars this week, according to early estimates from Adobe Analytics. Running from July 8 to July 11, the 96-hour Amazon Prime Day event is the first four-day sales promotion from the retail giant. Launched in the hopes of enticing consumers to keep shopping daily for new daily deals, other retailers from Target to Walmart are also hosting their own sales […]

Flagship store of Louis Vuitton, owned by LVMH, on Champs-Élysées, Paris Credits: Louis Vuitton French luxury conglomerate LVMH is selling its sole hotel in the United States, the El Encanto in Santa Barbara, California, to a partnership consisting of Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen, his brother Justine Mateen, and Culver Capital for 82.2 million dollars. The hotel, which consists of 90 rooms, is located in a popular coastal vacation area northwest of Los Angeles and sits on a 7-acre estate, […]

Top-tier clients are the true protagonists of the market today Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence Milan - Multi-brand retailers are facing a crisis. This is particularly true for those focused on clothing and leather goods, but not those in beauty and watches and necessitates an ever-closer relationship with customers. The luxury sector is experiencing a period of stagnant growth. There is also disaffection among aspirational consumers. This […]

Temu Credits: Temu After an "explosion in sales" in 2024, the Chinese online commerce platform Temu accelerated its presence in the French market in early 2025. This move was in response to US protectionism, which is encouraging its "uncontrolled growth", according to a Joko application study relayed to AFP on Tuesday. This shopping application questioned, "Who can stop Temu's uncontrolled growth?" after analysing the bank transactions of one million people aged 18 to 64, representative of the […]

Gabriela Hearst introduces debut recycled cotton line Credits: Gabriela Hearst in collaboration with Net-a-Porter Styled by Camilla Nickerson Photographed by Cathy Kasterine Luxury fashion brand Gabriela Hearst has launched its first-ever line of 100 percent recycled cotton denim. Retaining the same look, feel, and overall properties as conventional denim, the line features several key styles from Gabriela Hearst in five distinct colors: cobalt blue, golden birch, antelope orange, burnt […]

Represent London flagship at 135-141 Wardour Street Credits: Represent In Pictures British luxury streetwear brand Represent is adding to its store portfolio, which includes Manchester in the UK and Los Angeles in the US, with a flagship store in London at 135-141 Wardour Street on July 12. The store spans 5,000 square feet across two floors and will showcase the brand’s Represent Mainline brand, signature performance wear line 247 by Represent, Represent Woman, and its band collaborations […]

Chanel Autumn/Winter 2025, Haute Couture. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris – Chanel presented a glamorous and understated Haute Couture collection at the Grand Palais in Paris on Tuesday. This is the last collection designed by its in-house creative studio before the highly anticipated debut of new artistic director Matthieu Blazy. For the autumn/winter 2025 season, the French fashion house reinvents winter classics and reinterprets its emblematic tweed. This time, it takes on a […]

In Pictures Guess Jeans opens first Asian flagship store in Tokyo. Credits: Guess Jeans. Guess Jeans has opened its first Asian flagship store in the fashion-centric neighbourhood of Harajuku, Tokyo. The opening of the four-storey location comes as part of wider expansion plans in Japan, currently being led by director of new business, Nicolai Marciano. To celebrate this next phase of global expansion, a series of local events celebrate both the store’s launch and the community Guess […]

Scurri Unpacked Q2 ecommerce survey Credits: Laura Chouette for Unplash eCommerce order volumes across the UK and Europe surged by 18 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, with June experiencing a significant 25 percent rise in gross merchandise value (GMV). This robust growth was primarily fuelled by exceptionally warm summer temperatures and a boost from Father's Day gifting, according to the latest "Scurri Unpacked" data, a quarterly review of eCommerce delivery trends based […]

GLD pendant Credits: GLD International lifestyle jewellery brand GLD announces a strategic growth investment round led by MarcyPen Capital Partners, alongside GLD founder Christian Johnston reinvesting in the company to “unlock the next wave of growth”. The investment comes as H.I.G. Growth Partners sells its majority stake in GLD to MarcyPen, a next-generation investment platform that provides strategic capital to early and growth-stage consumer businesses, with participation from Brand […]

Fair Harbor co-founders Caroline and Jake Danehy. Credits: Fair Harbor. The co-founders of B Corp-certified Fair Harbor are taking a step back from their roles, appointing a new leadership to oversee the eco-conscious brand in their stead. On LinkedIn, Jake Danehy, who had helmed Fair Harbor as chief executive officer since founding it in 2014, announced his intention to step back into the role of chairman. In his place will step Bethany Muths, who had been serving as the brand’s president, […]

In Pictures Inside Locanda Canali in Hong Kong Credits: Canali Italian luxury menswear brand Canali has expanded into food and hospitality with the opening of its first exclusive dining concept, Locanda Canali, at the Harbour City Gateway Arcade in Hong Kong, next door to the new Canali flagship boutique. The Locanda Canali restaurant aims to intersect fashion and dining by offering an immersive experience reflective of the brand’s values of craftsmanship, heritage, and contemporary […]

The Fashion Impact Toolkit was developed by Deloitte and Global Fashion Agenda. Credits: Global Fashion Agenda A new Fashion Impact Toolkit, presented by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Deloitte at the Global Fashion Summit in June, wants to share a meaningful inventory of industry impacts for guidance on strategy assessment. But how to use it? And what are some of the key findings from the impact inventory? An accompanying report, published recently, offers guidance as well as insights on […]