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Credits: Benyamin Apoo Dutch luxury footwear brand Benyamin Apoo has shared a first look at the development of its new bridal and evening footwear collection, 'The First Step', which it will present at Paris Fashion Week in March 2027. The Hague-based brand will unveil the collection on March 5, 2027 at Hôtel Le Marois as part of a showcase organised by Flying Solo, the platform for independent designers. The presentation is aimed at international buyers, retailers, stylists and fashion […]

Ferrari Style opens first New York flagship in SoHo Credits: Ferrari In Pictures Ferrari Style has announced the opening of its first New York flagship, at the corner of Mercer Street and Prince Street in SoHo. Conceived under the creative direction of Rocco Iannone, the two-floor store is rooted in the idea of the Ferrari Officina: the workshop where artistic instinct, scientific rigour, craftsmanship and mechanical precision come together. Berlin-based architecture studio Gonzalez Haase AAS […]

Maja Schildt and Sofie Dolva. Credits: CIFF. Sofie Dolva is stepping down as director of Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF), bringing an end to a four-and-a-half-year period during which the Danish trade event expanded its international reach and developed a presence beyond its twice-yearly exhibitions. Maja Schildt, formerly global commercial director at Danish lifestyle brand Liewood, will take over the position on December 1, 2026. Dolva will remain at CIFF through its February […]

Paul Austin Credits: SCAD The Savannah College of Art and Design has appointed fragrance industry strategist and creative director Paul Austin as its executive in residence for the 2026–2027 academic year, according to a press release shared by the university. Austin, the founder of New York-based Austin Advisory Group and co-creator of LilaNur Parfums, previously mentored at the SCAD Perfume Atelier during the 2025–2026 academic calendar. In this expanded capacity, he will advise […]

Manchester Made & Regions. Credits: Source Fashion / Fashion-Enter. The future of UK fashion manufacturing took centre stage at Manchester Made & Regions last week, as industry representatives, manufacturers, retailers and emerging brands gathered to discuss how domestic production could become a more commercially viable option for the industry. Held at Manchester Hall on November 4, the event was organised by Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter Ltd and the Apparel & Textile […]

Quince launches its first 360-degree campaign, David Schwimmer fronts holiday film Credits: Quince Quince has launched "The Red Sweater," its first-ever hero film and the centrepiece of its largest integrated brand campaign to date, starring actor David Schwimmer. The 60-second film follows Schwimmer, playing himself, on a chase through New York City. Everyone he meets is wearing the sweater he is looking for: a Quince cashmere sweater in a new shade, Coulis Red. The campaign marks […]

André 3000 for Moncler Re/Icons 2026 campaign. Credits: Moncler In Pictures Moncler has unveiled a new campaign starring André 3000 and shot by photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses. The campaign is soundtracked by André 3000’s first new original music since his "7 Piano Sketches" EP, released in 2025. André 3000 for Moncler Re/Icons 2026 campaign. Credits: Moncler The film and imagery use the mountains as a metaphor for pursuing extraordinary dreams. The campaign expands on […]

Credits: Laura Chouette. Unsplash Retailers are investing in AI to make ecommerce delivery faster, cheaper and more efficient, but the real opportunity lies in knowing what to promise customers in the first place, argues Gavin Murphy, CMO, Scurri. With Peak in full flow, we can see that AI has for many moved from experimentation into operations in a whole bunch of different areas; how can AI automate carrier allocation, predict failed deliveries, manage integrations, monitor performance and […]

Credits: © JJ Hats Inc. Since 1911, JJ Hat Center has been an integral part of New York City's hat culture. As New York's oldest hat store, this historic institution combines its rich heritage with a passion for fashion, craftsmanship, and exceptional headwear. Today, its story continues far beyond Manhattan, with a growing international online presence and its first European boutique in Paris. A hat is much more than an accessory. It can transform a look, give character to a silhouette, and […]

Poster for the film Les Couleurs de la Nuit, Dior. Credits: Dior In early November, Dior, the flagship brand of the LVMH group, unveiled an animated short film to accompany the crucial festive trading period. However, over the past few days, a controversy has been growing on social media and in the press. While the brand highlights the “traditional” production of the animation, internet users are accusing the fashion house of using artificial intelligence (AI). The film, titled Les […]

Tim Burton and a piece from the Loewe capsule inspired by the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Credits: Loewe. Madrid – Historic Spanish fashion house Loewe is shifting into festive mode, unveiling its seasonal capsule for the strategic 2026 Christmas campaign. For the upcoming holiday period, the brand has completely revamped its usual gifting selection. Working alongside acclaimed US film director, producer and screenwriter Tim Burton, Loewe has designed and launched a capsule […]

Credits: Isabel Marant French fashion house Isabel Marant has released 'High Winter', a curated selection of pieces from its fall/winter 2026 collection. The edit focuses on winter essentials, including shearling jackets and wool coats, the wedge sneakers the brand is known for, leather boots, hobo bags and seasonal accessories. Credits: Isabel Marant According to the Paris-based label, the selection is intended to make up a winter wardrobe that balances comfort and character with its […]

Credits: Olymp German shirt and menswear brand Olymp has introduced the Olymp Cover Shirt, a new take on the classic business shirt. The shirt is made from a specially developed opaque fabric that reduces the visibility of skin, underwear and tattoos, giving the wearer a smart and confident appearance throughout the working day. Olymp Bezner KG, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen near Stuttgart, is the market leader for shirts in Germany and is represented in more than 40 countries. With the Cover […]

The new brand is called M-M For Mondays and More Credits: M-M For Mondays and More Max Mara Fashion Group has announced the launch of M-M For Mondays and More, a new clothing line centred around functional everyday wear. The commercial project is structured around a continuous offering based on jersey and knitwear across six product categories: sweatshirts; tops and T-shirts; shirts; trousers; dresses; and knitwear. The product positioning focuses on low-maintenance, easy-to-wear garments […]

Emma Aicher. Credits: Bogner German sportswear brand Bogner is expanding its partnership with alpine ski racer Emma Aicher. The Olympic silver medallist, who has been outfitted by Bogner for the past six years through its partnership with the German Ski Association (DSV), is taking on the role of brand ambassador, the company announced on November 9. With the new role, the collaboration extends beyond race equipment. According to Bogner, Aicher is to embody the brand's ties to elite alpine […]

Subdued store Flatiron New York Credits: Subdued Osit Impresa SpA, the parent company of Subdued, is consolidating its internationalisation strategy by focusing on expansion across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and the US. The business plan includes a combination of direct retail openings, partnership agreements and enhanced digital channels to support the profitability of its non-European operations.

Nike x Skims campaign Credits: Skims Skims’ advent calendar promised 12 days of surprises. A viral TikTok unboxing instead triggered questions about whether its assortment of hair accessories, keychains and other small items justified the 148 dollars price. The backlash started after creator Kayla Ryan shared a TikTok video opening the calendar, which has now attracted more than 18.9 million views and over 1.7 million likes. As she revealed its contents, including hair ties, clips and […]

Credits: Manchester Made British apparel manufacturers, retail executives, and industry leaders gathered at Manchester Hall for the Manchester Made & Regions summit to outline practical interventions aimed at reindustrialising domestic garment production, according to a press release shared by Source Fashion. Organised jointly by Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter Ltd, and the Apparel & Textile Manufacturers Federation, the event addressed structural pressures undermining onshore […]

Marimekko x Veja. Credits: Marimekko Finnish design house Marimekko and French footwear brand Veja are launching a limited-edition capsule collection on November 12, 2026. The partnership combines Marimekko’s expertise in textile printing with two of Veja’s iconic trainer styles. For this collaboration, the two brands selected two styles from the footwear label: the Salar for adults and the Small Canary for children. Both feature Popkorni, a floral print from Marimekko’s recent archives […]

CIFF director Sofie Dolva with returning designer Mads Nørgaard. Credits: CIFF. Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) has unveiled further details of its AW27 edition, highlighting an expanded brand line-up, new retail concepts and collaborations ahead of its return during Copenhagen Fashion Week from February 2 to 4, 2027. Returning exhibitors will include S.N.S. Herning, Rains, Halo, 66°North, Palmes, Stella Nova, OpéraSport and A Part of the Art, while Won Hundred will have an […]

Spinnova partners with Outlast to develop high-performance temperature-regulating fibres Credits: Spinnova Finnish materials technology company Spinnova has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Germany-based Outlast Technologies (Outlast). The agreement aims to explore the development of high-performance textile materials combining Spinnova fibre with Outlast’s temperature regulation and insulation technologies.

Paul Smith receives Freedom of the City of London. Credits: Paul Smith. British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith has received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his contribution to British fashion and design. The designer attended a ceremony at Guildhall, having been nominated by former Lord Mayor Sir William Russell and the City of London Corporation’s lead member for SME growth, Shravan Joshi. Founded in a small store in Nottingham, the Paul Smith brand has grown into an […]

Euratex and Global Fashion Agenda form strategic alliance to drive sustainable policy Credits: Euratex Belgium-based trade organisation the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and Denmark-based non-profit forum Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) have formed a strategic alliance to align their European and international policy initiatives. The partnership connects European manufacturing representation with global industry convening power, aiming to bolster competitiveness while […]

The Children's Place store at Valdosta Mall, USA Credits: The Children's Place via Facebook US pure-play kidswear retailer The Children’s Place (TCP) has voluntarily filed petitions for chapter 11 relief in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

Zara Home store at the Dundrum Town Centre shopping centre in Dublin, Ireland. Credits: Zara Home. Madrid – Completing a series of store openings throughout the year, and highlighting a particularly successful period for the brand, Zara Home, the homeware and decor brand of the Inditex group, has finally launched in Ireland. The brand adds this new market to its operations 23 years after its founding, with the opening of its first store in Dublin.

Havaianas store Credits: Havaianas Brazilian footwear manufacturing group Alpargatas posted an 11.1 percent increase in consolidated net sales to 1.24 billion Brazilian reals (0.22 million dollars) for the third quarter of 2026, supported by volume expansion across its domestic and international footprints.

Lululemon store Credits: Lululemon Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica (Lululemon) has appointed Ben Hallam as chief brand officer, effective November 9, 2026. Hallam joins the senior leadership team and will report to chief executive officer Heidi O’Neill. He previously served as senior vice president of marketing at Canadian hospitality firm Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

In Pictures Lanvin spring/summer 2027, Celine SS27 and Bottega Veneta SS27 - ready-to-wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Burgundy has been widely embraced across both interiors and fashion. Meanwhile, classic bright red has made its ascent as a key trend colour. The catwalk message is clear: red is here to stay. This is evident in the latest collections from Prada, Lanvin and Louis Vuitton. Furthermore, red pairs exceptionally well with other vibrant hues, a combination that trend […]

The Future of Retail: Where Consumer Insight Meets Intelligent Commerce Credits: ISPO 2026 Drew Cox Photography Will sports shoppers trust an AI agent or a human with their next purchase? Executives from Amazon, Intersport and New Balance took on the question at the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday. The panel, “The Future of Retail: Where Consumer Insight Meets Intelligent Commerce”, brought together Avi Samtani, managing director and Europe GM at Amazon Sports; Tom Foley, CEO of […]

Interview Playtime trade show. Credits: Playtime Launched in Paris with 45 brands and a then-unprecedented concept blending fashion, home decor, design and childcare, Playtime quickly expanded to Tokyo and then New York. Today, its directors have made a clear choice: to stop expanding its floor space. Instead, they are focusing on curation, personalized relationships with brands and buyers, and digital innovation through a comprehensive business-to-business (B2B) platform. Facing buyers […]

Ispo kicks off in Amsterdam Credits: Albaris Media After more than 55 years in Munich, the first edition of the Ispo sports trade fair took place in Amsterdam this week. While international sporting goods companies from Northern Europe, the UK and the US were receptive to the new location, German businesses in particular seemed to hold back and wait out the inaugural edition. Parts of the German industry may have sat out this year or only explored the trade show as visitors, says Tracy […]

Napapijri Where Next event Jamie Campbell Bower and Alessandro Cattelan Credits: Max Montingelli Italian outerwear brand Napapijri, part of VF Corporation, has given a first look at its autumn/winter 2027 collection at an event at Teatro Alcione in Milan. The collection, named 'The Anniversary Project', marks the brand's 40th anniversary next year. According to Napapijri, the collection looks back at four decades of exploration through three themes that have shaped the brand: geography and […]

Gentle Monster reveals first look at intelligent eyewear film with Joaquin Phoenix Credits: Gentle Monster Gentle Monster has released a teaser for the campaign film for its first intelligent eyewear collection. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and is directed by Jonathan Glazer. The short film follows a salesman staying in an unfamiliar hotel, where he meets a series of strange characters and increasingly surreal situations. As the line between dream and reality blurs, he finds himself at the […]

Under Amour Under Armour exceeded its operating income outlook in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, even as revenue fell 7 percent to 1.2 billion dollars, the company said in its results release on Friday.

Credits: FashionUnited From January to March, the collections for autumn/winter 2027 are presented, while fabric trade shows are already looking ahead to spring/summer 2028. The schedule is once again packed with travelling, viewing, networking and writing orders. FashionUnited has compiled the most important fashion trade shows of the coming months. The list spans from Amsterdam to Florence, Paris, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and London, as well as New York and Las Vegas. SHIFT, […]

Credits: © DUS Airport / Film Dudes What factors contribute to a retail location’s success? For the longest time, the answer was: location, footfall and visibility. Today, another question is becoming more important: at what moment do customers encounter a brand? Especially at the airport, this moment makes all the difference. Travellers have time on their hands, are in a particular frame of mind and are open to new experiences. This creates a significantly different environment than […]

Superdry & Co x Bench Credits: Superdry & Co British fashion retailer Superdry & Co has agreed a major refinancing package totalling 70 million pounds (93.8 million dollars) to support its next phase of retail expansion and international growth. The arrangement includes a 60 million pounds committed asset-based lending facility alongside a 10 million pounds trade finance facility.

The answer to many a problem - worker helplines. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited Due diligence in the garment industry has evolved from voluntary social audits into an enforceable, cross-jurisdictional legal imperative driven by frameworks such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and strict forced labour import bans.

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion held broadly flat over the half-term week, as its store channel moved back ahead of online for the first time in a month — a reversal set against one of the most demanding prior-year comparisons of the autumn. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales slipped just -0.36%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, against a strong +8.27% base a year earlier.

Credits: Superdry British fashion brand and retailer Superdry & Co has refinanced its debt, agreeing a committed asset-based lending facility of 60 million pounds with Barclays and Bank of America. Barclays acts as lead lender on the facility, which runs until October 2029. Alongside it, Barclays is providing a trade finance facility of ten million pounds, guaranteed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government's export credit agency. This brings the total new funding package to 70 […]

Credits: Hoka x Marni Running shoe brand Hoka, part of US company Deckers Brands, and Italian fashion house Marni are releasing their second joint shoe, the 'Clifton Marni'. The model is a new interpretation of Hoka's 'Clifton 11' running shoe and will launch on November 12 via Marni's e-commerce platform and brick and mortar stores worldwide. This will be followed on November 13 by the launch via Hoka and selected international retailers. The collaboration builds on the brands' first joint […]

Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held in Arteixo on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – Neither Inditex shares nor the company itself had ever been worth more on the market until the trading session on Thursday, November 5, 2026. While the market awaits the future trajectory of the Spanish fashion multinational and its stock, the day has already become a historic milestone for the Zara owner. This follows its shares breaking through […]

Allyson Felix Credits: ISPO 2026 Drew Cox Photography Olympic champion Allyson Felix took the stage at the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday to argue that women’s footwear has to offer more than fit. In the Inspiration Talk “Running Her Own Race: Allyson Felix on Legacy, Leadership & Building Something Bigger”, the Saysh founder said building “systems for women” means pairing product with purpose and representation.

Credits: Lloyd German footwear and lifestyle brand Lloyd has appointed Michael Glans Pedersen as head of international sales. Pedersen has been responsible for the international business of Lloyd Lifestyle GmbH, based in Sulingen, since September 1, 2026. In his role, he reports directly to CEO Andreas Schaller and leads the brand's key accounts, sales agencies and distributors. Pedersen previously headed key account management at Esprit Wholesale GmbH and served as chief operating officer of […]

Oxford Circus Credits: CACI UK retail footfall fell 4.7 percent year-on-year in October, a steeper decline than September’s 2.9 percent drop, according to the latest BRC-Sensormatic Footfall Monitor. The figures cover the four weeks from October 4 to 31, 2026.

Lady Pipa flagship at 33 Calle Lagasca.Credits: Lady Pipa Madrid-based occasionwear brand Lady Pipa will open three pop-ups in London, Amsterdam and Paris between March and May 2027, with one opening in each city. The initiative is part of the company’s international expansion strategy. Its online sales outside Spain already account for 60 percent of the total, compared to 15 percent recorded in 2020. The US, Mexico, France and the UK are among its main markets.

Global Fashion Group Credits: Global Fashion Group Hamburg - NuWays AG has issued an update on Global Fashion Group S.A. (GFG), confirming its "BUY" recommendation with an unchanged 12-month target price of 1.00 euro, according to analyst Christian Sandherr. GFG's third-quarter figures show that improved unit economics hold up even as demand softens, with normalised free cash flow remaining positive for the second consecutive quarter. Third-quarter group net merchandise value (NMV) came in at […]

Westwing store in Munich. Credits: Westwing Hamburg - NuWays AG has published an equity research update on Westwing Group SE (ISIN: DE000A2N4H07), in which analyst Christian Sandherr reiterates a "BUY" recommendation with an unchanged 12-month target price of 23.50 euros. Westwing delivered its fifth consecutive quarter of growth despite a soft consumer backdrop and higher freight costs. The figures show a company steadily turning into an international premium home and living brand while […]

Martine Rose Credits: Liz Johnson Artur / Kering Martine Rose is the new creative director of Balenciaga. On Friday, the French fashion house confirmed the appointment of the London-based designer, known for her eponymous menswear label. The announcement comes just a day after Balenciaga parted ways with Pierpaolo Piccioli. Rose is the first woman to lead the creative direction of the house in its nearly 110-year history.

ESG Is Your Opportunity: Why It Matters More Than Ever, For Generations to Come Credits: ISPO 2026 Drew Cox Photography Executives from Patagonia, The North Face and brand consultancy Above The Clouds told the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday that sustainability is a business opportunity, not just a compliance exercise. The panel, “ESG Is Your Opportunity: Why It Matters More Than Ever, For Generations to Come”, brought together Hap Klopp, founder of The North Face; Nina Hajikhanian, […]

Steve Madden store at Infiniti Mall, Mumbai Credits: Steve Madden India via Facebook US footwear and accessories group Steven Madden, Ltd. (Steve Madden) has posted a double-digit rise in revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Net revenue rose 15.7 percent to 772.60 million dollars, up from 667.90 million dollars in the prior-year period. Following these results, the firm raised its full-year guidance for both top-line revenue and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS).

Frasers in Dundee Credits: Frasers Group UK retail company Frasers Group has agreed to commence a directed trading programme to purchase ordinary shares from MASH Holdings and MASH Beta, investment vehicles controlled by majority shareholder Mike Ashley.

Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga spring/summer 2026 ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Balenciaga has confirmed the departure of its creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, via a statement from Kering. The Italian designer steps down after less than two years in the role. This news arrives just weeks after Kering confirmed the exit of Anthony Vaccarello from Saint Laurent and Seán McGirr from McQueen. Consequently, the group led by Luca de Meo now faces three simultaneous […]

"Change Management: Leading with Courage in Times of Misalignment" Credits: ISPO 2026 Drew Cox Photography Leaders from UEFA, Sport 2000 International, O’Neill and Decathlon took the stage at the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday with a shared message: women’s leadership in sport and sporting goods is moving too slowly. On the panel “Change Management: Leading with Courage in Times of Misalignment” were Laura McAllister, Margit Gosau, Tamara Friessnegg and moderator Celine Del Genes.

Canada Goose flagship store in Tokyo Image: Canada Goose/Business Wire Canadian apparel retailer Canada Goose Holdings Inc. increased its revenue in the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. However, the Toronto-based down jacket specialist simultaneously recorded a higher loss.

Ralph Lauren's new boutique in Zurich Credits: Ralph Lauren US fashion group Ralph Lauren Corporation raised its guidance for the 2026/27 financial year for the second time on Thursday following better-than-expected second-quarter results. Net income rose by 43 percent to 296.6 million dollars, boosted by tariff refunds. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 22 percent.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Credits: Unsplash, Carl Newton The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced a new theme for the Costume Institute’s spring 2027 exhibition. Following the cancellation of what would have been the first retrospective entirely dedicated to designer John Galliano, the exhibition will now “explore how designers transform familiar garments, materials, and objects, inviting visitors to see them anew,” the New York-based museum announced today. Titled […]

3D Printed Snap Cap Credits: YKK Japanese fastener manufacturer YKK has received two recognitions in the accessories category of ISPO Textrends, which selects performance textiles, components and apparel twice a year in connection with the ISPO trade fair in Amsterdam. YKK's 3D Printed Snap Cap was named Best Product, while its Revived Replacement Elements for Vislon AquaGuard zippers were chosen as an ISPO Textrends Selection. A snap made without moulds The 3D Printed Snap Cap combines YKK's […]

Credits: Manchester Made Manufacturers, retailers and industry leaders gathered at Manchester Hall on November 4 for Manchester Made & Regions, where speakers called for more consistent orders, closer collaboration and practical steps to strengthen UK fashion manufacturing. The one-day event was organised by trade show Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter and the Apparel & Textile Manufacturers Federation (ATMF). Discussions centred on rebuilding domestic production capacity, protecting […]

Wrangler campaign shot Credits: Wrangler via Facebook US apparel group Kontoor Brands (Kontoor), owner of Wrangler and Helly Hansen, reported a 3 percent increase in third quarter revenue from continuing operations to 685.35 million dollars, driven by balanced growth across its core brands. Following the completion of the divestiture of Lee, the Greensboro-based business raised its full year adjusted earnings guidance.

Elle Fanning for Coach. Credits: Coach Tapestry, Inc., the owner of Coach and Kate Spade New York, raised its fiscal 2027 outlook after first-quarter revenue rose 11 percent, driven by 16 percent growth at its Coach brand.

Credits: Borås Textile Days The annual Borås Textile Days gathering opened on 4 November 2026 at the Textile Fashion Center in Borås, Sweden, bringing together students, educators, researchers, and fashion professionals for a two-day cross-sector forum. The event aims to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial practice, positioning the regional Swedish hub as a testing ground for advancements in materials science, circular production, and design methodology. The convention […]

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Gildan headquarters Credits: Gildan Activewear Inc. Canadian basic apparel manufacturer Gildan Activewear reported a 61.1 percent increase in third-quarter net sales from continuing operations to 1.47 billion dollars. The growth was driven by the integration of its acquisition of HanesBrands, though results fell short of management projections due to softening consumer demand across both wholesale and retail channels.

G.H.Bass x Nepenthes wedge-soled loafer Credits: G.H.Bass In Pictures G.H.Bass has collaborated with Nepenthes at Woburn Walk on a new take on its Venetian loafer, the latest partnership in the programme marking the American footwear brand’s 150th anniversary. G.H.Bass x Nepenthes wedge-soled loafer Credits: G.H.Bass The release centres on the Cobra Wedge Venetian loafer, crafted in polished leather with a higher-cut vamp that creates a sharper, elongated profile. A Nepenthes metal […]

Raxxy, Special Guest Credits: Pitti Uomo Raxxy is set to appear as a special guest at Pitti Uomo. Trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine announced on Thursday that the Chinese luxury outerwear brand will present an immersive installation at the 111th edition of the Florentine menswear trade show. According to the statement, the brand, founded in 2020 by designer and creative director William Shen, will showcase its architecturally inspired down jackets. In the Sala della Scherma at the Fortezza […]

Awar Odhiang Credits: The Fashion Awards The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Awar Odhiang Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2026. The ceremony will take place on November 30 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The award recognizes a model whose global impact has defined the industry over the past year, with an influence that extends beyond the catwalk, the BFC said in a press release. Since closing Matthieu Blazy’s debut show at Chanel, Odhiang has landed eight international […]

Canali's Under the Surface – Shaping the Unseen project. Credits: Canali CEO Interview

Travis Kelce. Credits: Tommy Hilfiger American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger, part of PVH Corp., has unveiled its winter 2026 holiday campaign, 'The Perfect Holiday'. The campaign brings together a cast of brand ambassadors and cultural figures, each sharing the personal traditions that shape their festive season. Rather than a single campaign film, the brand is releasing weekly videos in the run-up to the holidays. These range from low-key rituals to more elaborate celebrations, touching on […]

The Platform Group headquarters in Düsseldorf Image: The Platform Group Düsseldorf-based e-commerce group The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA (TPG) has significantly increased its revenue in the first three quarters of the current 2026 financial year. In light of recent developments, management reaffirmed its full-year guidance on Thursday.

Credits: Strellson Swiss menswear brand Strellson has unveiled its pre-fall 2027 collection, titled 'From Switzerland to Japan'. The line takes its cue from Tokyo and combines the brand's Swiss roots with influences from the Japanese capital. For the collection, Strellson draws on the atmosphere of different parts of the city, from the quiet streets of Shibuya and the suited commuters of Shinjuku to the narrow backstreets of Shimokitazawa. The brand frames the season around the idea of being a […]

Credits: The Icon by Dawid Woliński X Reserved Polish fashion brand Reserved, part of LPP Group, is launching a limited-edition capsule collection with designer Dawid Woliński. 'The Icon by Dawid Woliński x Reserved' will be available from November 5, 2026, in a selection of Reserved stores, including the store on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, and online. Woliński is one of the most established names in Polish fashion. For more than 25 years, he has built a recognisable aesthetic […]

Production facility at the headquarters in Lenzing Image: Lenzing AG, Photographer: Franz Neumayr Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing AG experienced a decline in revenue and a higher loss during the first nine months of the current 2026 financial year. However, the company simultaneously managed to improve its operating margin due to extensive reforms. This was revealed in an interim report published by the company on Thursday.

Asos New York pop-up store. Credits: BFA. UK online fashion retailer Asos has returned to statutory annual profit for the 52 weeks to August 30, 2026, delivering a reported pre-tax profit of 24.4 million pounds compared with a loss of 281.6 million pounds in the prior financial year.

A container ship Image: Ian Taylor/Unsplash The Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA) is dampening hopes that US president Donald Trump will change his tariff policy following the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. “For foreign trade, the results of the US congressional elections initially change nothing,” BGA president Dirk Jandura told the Rheinische Post newspaper. Foreign trade policy remains largely shaped by the US president. “He can continue to […]

Bangladesh garment workers on their way to work. Credits: Sultan Mahmud Mukut for The Asia Foundation Dhaka - Textile industry workers in Bangladesh largely returned to their factories on Thursday, the day after an agreement in principle was announced regarding the minimum wage increase they had been demanding on the streets since last week.

Maximalist fashion / maximalism at Ralph Lauren, Valentino & Dries van Noten SS27 ready to wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight With the spring/summer 2027 shows complete and the fall/winter 2027 buying season about to open, the industry’s read on the season has settled on one word: maximalism. A turn towards prints, charms, embellishment and colour. The demand is real, and the runway reflects it.

Next's Watford, UK, store. Credits: Next plc. UK fashion and homeware retailer Next plc (Next) reported an 8.1 percent rise in full price sales for the thirteen weeks to October 31, 2026, outperforming internal forecasts by 33 million pounds. The growth was driven entirely by its overseas division, enabling the group to elevate its full year sales outlook while maintaining its annual pre-tax profit target.

Mare di Moda in Cannes 2026 Credits: Mare di Moda At first glance, there was little sign of a crisis at the Mare di Moda trade show in Cannes. Outside the Palais des Festivals, the coast looked its best. Even the cost-of-living protests that had gripped France and Italy in previous weeks were only hinted at by the boarded-up windows of luxury boutiques along the promenade. Inside the exhibition centre, however, manufacturers discussed yarn prices that have nearly doubled, fuel costing up to 30 […]

Gods store in Barcelona, Spain. / Gods campaign photograph. Credits: Gods. Madrid – Barcelona-based streetwear brand Gods, which is gaining significant traction among younger consumers in Spain, is embarking on an international expansion. The company aims to transcend fleeting trends and domestic borders to establish itself as a solid global project. A decisive turning point will be the opening of its first international store in London at the end of this month. This launch will be followed […]

Shein. Credits: Photo by JOAO LUIZ BULCAO / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Shein is expanding its logistics base in Europe. As the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant announced on Wednesday, it is investing 500 million euros (562 million dollars) this year to expand its European logistics hub in Wrocław, Poland. This brings the company's total investment volume in Poland since 2022 to one billion euros.

David Potts, Asda group CEO. Credits: Asda. British supermarket giant Asda has appointed David Potts as group chief executive officer, with Allan Leighton to take up the role of non-executive group chairman in his stead. Potts has been in the supermarket industry for 39 years, largely at Tesco, where he moved through operational and leadership roles both in the UK and internationally. Among his positions, he served as CEO of Tesco Ireland, Asia and the chain’s retail store business, before […]

Stéphane Goudard, Dr. Martens general manager, France. Credits: Dr. Martens. British footwear specialist Dr. Martens has named Stéphane Goudard as the new general manager of its French business. Goudard took up the role permanently from November 1, having served on an interim basis since August 2026. To the position, he brings a “strong commercial pace and a deep understanding of the French market during a demanding period for the business”, the company said. Dr. Martens added that the […]

Person doing yoga. Credits: Dmitriy Frantsev via Unsplash. Zara, the flagship brand of Spanish fashion group Inditex, has apologised and changed the name of a cowhide mat initially marketed for yoga. This follows criticism from representatives of the Hindu community. They considered the item offensive as it combined two concepts sacred to Hinduism: leather sourced from cows, which are revered in the religion, and yoga, a spiritual discipline of Hindu origin. The foldable mat is priced at 399 […]

Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer at the Coperni spring/summer 2024 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight A few months after the announcement that it had been placed into administration, Coperni is ceasing operations. The end of the ready-to-wear brand, famous for its spectacular runway shows, was announced by its co-founders, Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer, on Instagram.

Louis Vuitton flagship Credits: Unsplash. Julie Herreman is leaving Richemont-owned Parisian fashion house Alaïa after four years to join Louis Vuitton as vice president of corporate human resources. She announced this new step in her career on LinkedIn. In her post, Herreman reflected on her time at Alaïa. She noted that alongside the fashion house's teams, she contributed to a period of “tremendous growth trajectory”. She specifically thanked Myriam Serrano, chief executive officer of […]

Arne Henning Credits: Snipes Snipes has appointed a new senior head of marketing in Europe. Arne Henning has been responsible for the position at the Cologne-based streetwear retailer since November, Snipes announced on Wednesday. He succeeds Marian Paul, who previously led the department. With Henning, Snipes is opting for an internal promotion. The new marketing chief joined the streetwear retailer in 2015 as a marketing trainee and worked his way up to head of brand and content over the […]

Lacoste flagship in Seoul. Credits: Lacoste A few days after presenting its autumn/winter 2026 collection for a second time in Shanghai, Lacoste is once again demonstrating its commitment to the Asian market with a new store in Seoul, South Korea.

Marks & Spencer store in the Nevada Shopping mall, Spain Credits: Nevada Shopping mall British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has appointed Natalie Crane as its new head of digital marketing. Crane announced the transition on LinkedIn, stating that she will help steer the strategic expansion of the heritage department store group's online reach.

Credits: Lacoste French brand Lacoste has opened a new flagship store in Seoul. Located in the Seongsu district, one of the creative hubs of the South Korean capital, the venue spans more than 800 square metres and houses the first Café Lacoste in Korea alongside its collections. With this opening, the company, which is part of the Swiss MF Brands Group, continues the expansion of its global flagship network. Lacoste combines fashion, sport, art and lifestyle within the store, aiming to […]

Carolina Herrera Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Creative director Wes Gordon unveiled the Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer collection during New York Fashion Week, staging the runway within the grand promenade of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center against a striking installation of yellow tulips. The presentation affirmed the American luxury house’s signature design codes—refined elegance, cheerful grandeur, and precise proportions—presented before an audience of […]

Pandora flagship store in Copenhagen Image: Pandora Danish jewellery retailer Pandora A/S has further increased its revenue in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year, despite challenging market conditions. Profit was also higher than in the prior-year period, according to an interim report published by the company on Wednesday.

Aubade brand campaign. Credits: Aubade French lingerie house Aubade has reached a new milestone in its digital strategy by launching on Farfetch. The global luxury fashion platform now offers the brand's collections in more than 60 countries and territories. Distribution expanded to over 60 markets Aubade's partnership with Farfetch enables the brand to expand its distribution network beyond its existing channels. Its collections are now available in the US, Canada, the UK and Switzerland. […]

Credits: AMFI Those considering a degree in fashion can visit the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), part of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), this Saturday, November 7. During the open day, prospective students will meet current students and lecturers from the Fashion & Textile Technologies programme. Within this programme, students specialise in one of three pathways: Management, Design or Branding. Two students share why they chose AMFI. From garment construction to […]

A Marimekko store Image: Marimekko Finnish textile group Marimekko Corporation recorded growth in both revenue and profit in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year. The company attributed this positive development to its continued strong international performance.

Marks & Spencer Pantheon store on Oxford Street. Credits: Marks & Spencer. UK retail group Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported a sharp recovery in earnings for the first half of the financial year, supported by market share gains across its food and fashion businesses following the disruption caused by a cyber incident in the previous year. However, performance remained below the level recorded two years earlier, as strong trading in food failed to fully offset continued […]

Felix Börner, managing director of experience agency Derse Credits: Derse The figures are clear. According to a forecast by the German Retail Federation (HDE), the number of brick and mortar retail stores in Germany will fall below 300,000 in 2026 for the first time since reunification – to around 296,600. At the end of 2015, there were still approximately 372,000. Nearly 80 percent of retailers report in an HDE survey from this year that their footfall has declined over the past two years. […]

Archive image. Credits: Sonae Sierra. Portuguese shopping centre operator Sonae Sierra has appointed Spaniard Pablo Buendía as head of leasing business development. Buendía will work within the joint venture the company shares with Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), as he announced on LinkedIn. The appointment comes one month after Sonae Sierra announced a change in its executive leadership. Luís Mota Duarte, previously deputy chief executive officer, will become the new CEO from […]

Luxury holiday shopping Credits: Pexels Younger shoppers want AI’s advice when it comes to holiday shopping, but not its finger on the buy button.