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Farfetch Advertising unveils a rebrand Credits: Farfetch Farfetch was once the undisputed pioneer of luxury fashion online, a platform that married technological innovation with an insider’s grasp of fashion’s nuanced codes. But following its high-profile acquisition by South Korea’s Coupang at the end of 2023, the company has entered a new chapter, one marked less by editorial curation and more by commercial optimisation. The recent relaunch of its in-house advertising division as […]

Credits: On Running Building on the creative partnership behind “The Body is Art”, this capsule marks then first co-designed collection between On and FKA twigs. Swiss sportswear brand On and multi-talented artist, singer and dancer FKA twigs debut their first ever capsule collection for Spring/Summer 25 - marking a milestone in the evolving creative partnership that continues to push the boundaries of movement and self-expression. Inspired by FKA twigs’ dynamic lifestyle and passion for […]

Credits: YAS Met ‘Summer Redefined’ presenteert YAS een frisse kijk op vrouwelijkheid, geïnspireerd door de moeiteloze elegantie van Italië. Zachte silhouetten, verfijnde prints en subtiele drama vormen de basis voor een nieuwe, stijlvolle collectie. De ‘Ladies Who Brunch’ brengt vier unieke stijlen samen, die moderne luxe en nonchalante klasse uitstralen tegen het zonnige Italiaanse decor. La Classica Verfijnd. Zelfverzekerd. Tijdloos. La Classica draait om scherp gesneden […]

(Re)Weaving Amazonia at LCAW Credits: Courtesy Brazil Creating Fashion For Tomorrow As the fashion industry continues to reckon with its climate impact, a new exhibition at London Climate Action Week is shifting the spotlight from rhetoric to regeneration, and from the global north to the heart of the Amazon. Opening at Coal Drops Yard from 25–29 June, (re)weaving Amazonia’ is a flagship event of the LCAW King’s Cross Hub and now in its third year. This year’s edition is uniquely […]

Retail insolvency Credits: AI generated image created by FashionUnited. Retail sector insolvencies in the UK remained broadly stable in April, according to new figures released today, but the outlook is increasingly clouded by a convergence of macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. The latest company insolvency statistics show a modest 3 per cent rise in retail trade insolvencies from March to April 2025, reaching 165 cases, though still 10 per cent below the same month last year. Over a […]

Adidas extends partnership with Juventus football team by 10 years. Credits: Juventus / Adidas. German sportswear giant Adidas has renewed its partnership with Italian football team Juventus for another 10 years. The extension carries on the duo’s long-standing relationship, which initially began in the 2015/16 season. In a press release, Juventus said the decision to renew was down to the collaborators having a “strong synergy”, as they look to “reach even bigger objectives in the […]

LVMH-CEO Bernard Arnault Credits: Geoffroy van der Hasselt / AFP Bernard Arnault, the 76-year-old titan behind LVMH, is facing one of the most serious reckonings of his tenure atop the world’s largest luxury group. Against a backdrop of falling demand in China, geopolitical trade friction in the US, and mounting internal complexity, LVMH has seen over 220 billion euros erased from its market value since its peak last year, reported Bloomberg. The group’s sprawling empire, encompassing 75 […]

Nrf 2025 Retail’s big show Europe, ‘will combine the strength of two modern retail markets, the European and the North American’ Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence Details of the first European edition of NRF: Retail’s Big Show Europe, taking place in Paris from September 16 to 18, were presented this morning in Milan. The event, which has always been held in New York, aims to unite the established missions of Paris Retail Week (Comexposium […]

108. Pitti ‘Bike’ Uomo Credits: Astra Marina Cabras for Pitti Immagine Pitti Uomo remained resilient, once again demonstrating the importance of industry gatherings at the Florentine menswear trade show, amidst a global landscape shaped by war and trade disputes, and subdued consumer sentiment. Although the start appeared somewhat slower, Pitti Uomo shone in its full glory from the second day of the trade fair onwards, with good attendance. Pitti Immagine managing director, Raffaello […]

Lululemon store. Credits: Unsplash Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon Athletica has said it is planning to cut around 150 corporate jobs as it looks to change its organisational structure. Employees within store support centres are to be impacted, the company confirmed to Canadian press in a statement. “As we continue to deliver on our strategy, we regularly assess our business operations to ensure we are well-positioned for the future,” a Lululemon spokesperson told CBC News. […]

Watches – illustrative image Credits: Unsplash. Following substantial deliveries to the US in April, in light of impending tariffs, Swiss watch exports declined in May. However, the ‘boomerang effect’ proved less pronounced than anticipated, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). After a significant increase of 18.2 percent in April, Swiss watch exports across all markets fell by 9.5 percent to 2.1 billion Swiss francs in May. 40 percent of this decline can be […]

Vogue magazines. Credits: Unsplash. British Vogue has launched a new editorial and social initiative alongside Ebay and Nike that hopes to delve into fashion through a cultural lens, exploring its impact on transformation and inclusion across workplaces and communities. Dubbed ‘Vogue Values’, the year-long project aims to spotlight four topics–sustainability, women’s health, equitable access to creativity, and representation in fashion–through editorial features, social media […]

IN Pictures Gentle Monster x Bratz in Los Angeles. Credits: Gentle Monster, Bratz By setting up their pop-up shops around the world, brands took advantage of the summer period to meet new consumers and reconnect with their holiday clientele. A perfect opportunity to surprise by testing particularly inventive scenography. From Los Angeles to Paris, via New York and Ibiza, FashionUnited selected six pop-ups that stood out. Gentle monster in Los Angeles At the end of May, South Korean […]

Japanese flag. Credits: Unsplash. The British Embassy in Tokyo is calling for partners and sponsors to support an event in Japan intended to welcome UK delegates from the Fashion and Luxury sector. The “showcase and reception” are being held as part of the UK at Expo programme, which is currently being held in Osaka up until October 13. UK brands are to be showcased within the Ambassador’s Residence via invite-only events, where an audience of Japanese fashion buyers, luxury media, […]

Palm Angels store in Séoul. Credits: Palm Angels Months after its takeover of Palm Angels, Bluestar Alliance has announced a number of leadership changes for the streetwear brand as it looks towards international growth and expanding product categories. The brand management firm, which also owns the likes of Off-White, Scotch & Soda and Hurley, has named Luca Donnini as Palm Angels’ general manager and Alberto Furlan as head of design. This is according to a report by WWD, to which the […]

Prada, AW25 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - Blurred hair and smudged eyeliner, all in a crumpled t-shirt: for several months, the "messy girl" has been making her mark on social media and in the streets, a trend less liberating than it seems. Unlike the "clean girl" who, with her perfect skin, carefully slicked-back hair and a look that matches her impeccably tidy interior, dominated recent years, the "messy girl" embodies a more rock and disordered aesthetic, like the […]

A farmer checking cotton quality. Credits: Better Cotton Cotton sustainability initiative Better Cotton announced at its annual conference that it would become a regenerative standard within the next twelve months. “While Better Cotton’s field level standard is already recognised to cover many of the core tenets of regenerative agriculture, this move will further ensure that farmers who meet our standard are adopting the most commonly agreed regenerative practices,” said Eva Benavidez […]

Lancaster, UK. Credits: Unsplash. New figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown a drop of 2.7 percent in retail sales volumes during May, representing the largest monthly fall since December 2023. The decrease comes after a more promising April, in which volumes rose 1.2 percent. Sales were also down by 2.7 percent compared with pre-Covid levels in February 2020, and thus reached their lowest level since December 2024. In contrast, over the three months to May, volumes […]

Street Style at Pitti Uomo Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Pitti Uomo has long served not only as the unofficial kickoff to the menswear season, but also as a masterclass in sartorial excellence, particularly in the art of tailoring. In recent years, however, the once-celebrated and occasionally mocked figure of the ‘Pitti Peacock’ has, while not entirely vanished, become something of an endangered species. This season, too, the most compelling interpretations of street style weren’t […]

Credits: Amanda Wakeley Join British designer Amanda Wakeley and the Style DNA for a conversation with Jo Good, also known as MiddleAgedMinx, an experienced BBC radio host, TV fashion presenter, and figure in the fashion industry. We'll discuss her experiences modifying a school uniform during her upbringing in Australia. Additionally, Jo will share her insights on style for petite individuals.

Luca de Meo. Credits: Kering. French luxury group Kering appointed Luca de Meo as its new chief executive officer. François-Henri Pinault stepped down after more than 20 years. Why did the Kering founder consider the Renault boss the best candidate to lead the company into a new phase of growth after the disappointing business performance of recent quarters? Long process "The group’s performance over the past two years has not met our expectations, nor the immense potential of our houses," […]

Twinset AW25 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Borletti Group and Quadrivio & Pambianco, through the private equity vehicle Made in Italy Fund II, acquired one hundred percent of Italian fashion brand Twinset from the private equity fund Carlyle, which had controlled it since 2017. The transaction involves equal participation between the two investors, who will jointly support the company's future growth. Co-investors include Narval Investimenti and the club deal of Ersel Banca Privata. […]

Ami Paris, Marais boutique. Credits: AMI This year, in France, of over 2,000 shop openings recorded by Newmark, only 13 percent concerned the fashion sector. This figure, far from anecdotal, reflected the major shift currently shaping fashion retail and redrawing the landscape of our shopping streets. The turning point began in late 2019. Progressively, more and more mid-range fashion brands closed their shops. While the total number of points of sale for fashion brands with at least 30 shops […]

Exterior of an El Corte Inglés shopping centre. Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – Spanish department store group El Corte Inglés (ECI) presented its financial results for the 2024/2025 financial year. This period, which ended on February 28, saw the company, chaired by Marta Álvarez, achieve its highest revenue in 14 years. According to information provided by the management of the Spanish group, ECI ended its last financial year with total revenue of 16.68 billion euros. This figure is […]

Halara Active Dress campaign. Credits: Halara. Halara has its eyes on the UK. The Singapore-headquartered athleisure brand has revealed plans to expand to the region through a pop-up experience set to be hosted later this year. The physical retail space, which will open alongside the launch of an app and online platform, will incorporate the brand’s “digital-first, community-driven model”, a press release said. Halara’s intention is to “deliver a more responsive, inclusive […]

Psycho Bunny returns to its roots with new store opening in Queens, NY Credits: Pyscho Bunny Montreal-based menswear brand Psycho Bunny is returning to its roots with the opening of its newest store in Queens, New York. Located at the Queens Center Mall, the opening underscores the brand’s homecoming as it was originally founded in New York City 20 years ago. A full-circle moment for Psycho Bunny, the brand has grown into a globally recognized name, with more than 130 stores worldwide since […]

Mental Health in Fashion Credits: Lunelli As expectations of student care in creative education changes, the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) has partnered with Uwill, the global mental health and wellness platform, to launch a new campus-wide initiative offering immediate access to counselling services for its 8,000-strong student and staff body. The privately owned higher education institution, known for its industry-facing programmes in fashion, design, hospitality and […]

THG Commerce launches ecommerce for Hyrox Credits: Unsplash THG Commerce, the end-to-end ecommerce platform from THG Ingenuity, has launched a new direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform for Hyrox, the fitness racing event. The website launch is part of a wider partnership between the two parties to drive long-term growth for Hyrox as it expands globally. Hyrox will benefit from extensive support across  ecommerce, marketing, and fulfillment while accessing services from re-platforming its D2C […]

Ellen Larsson, Hodakova FW25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As rumours swirl around the creative leadership of Italian fashion house Marni, one name has emerged: Ellen Hodakova Larsson, the Swedish designer behind the critically lauded label Hodakova and winner of the 2024 LVMH Prize. WWD first reported Larsson is being considered as a possible successor to Francesco Risso, whose tenure at Marni has been marked by poetic eccentricity and artistic storytelling, but who is exiting the […]

Circulose Credits: Altor Spanish fast-fashion retailer Mango is the first brand to partner with Swedish circular material company Circulose since its restart, as the retailer aims to integrate the next-gen material into its production chain. The partnership underscores a milestone in Mango’s commitment to working more sustainably and sits in line with its long-term strategy to move towards a circular production model and reduce its overall environmental impact. Mango will now begin using […]

SS25. Credits: GEOX GEOX presents its Spring-Summer 2025 collection as a tribute to one of the most iconic and versatile footwear of the summer season: the espadrille . With the perfect balance of timeless design, breathability, and comfort, the Italian brand reinterprets this essential piece with a contemporary and functional approach. GEOX's offering includes espadrilles with a natural jute wedge and closed toe, providing height with a stable stride. Crafted from soft fabrics and leather […]

Report New Retail Exec Survey reveals 1/3 plan to adjust pricing, concerns over tariffs, supply chain, and the use of AI Credits: Unsplash Concerns over tariffs have yet to be calmed, as US consumers and retailers alike remain pessimistic in regard to the impact of rising prices. 27 percent of US consumers polled by TransUnion, a credit reporting agency, expressed worry about their household finances for the next 12 months - but they are not alone. Retail executives across the nation are […]

Farfetch Advertising unveils a rebrand. Credits: Farfetch. Luxury platform Farfetch has unveiled a rebranded and rejuvenated advertising platform intended to address marketing challenges through “bespoke, brand-dedicated marketing strategies”. The renewed Farfetch Advertising has been launched alongside a new dedicated website, aimed at providing current partners and prospective brands with information and access to the company’s advertising team. Farfetch noted that the “enhanced […]

Accra, Ghana. Credits: Unsplash. Discarded garments from the likes of Next, George at Asda, Primark, H&M, Zara and Marks & Spencer have been uncovered in new dumps in the protected wetlands of Ghana, an hour outside the region’s capital city, Accra. According to an investigation by Unearthed and Greenpeace Africa, synthetic fast fashion from the UK and Europe was found in two recently established dump sites inside the wetlands of Densu Delta. Additional dumps were found to be […]

Luxury stores in New York. Credits: Unsplash. Paris - The global luxury market was expected to slow down in 2025, hampered by the geopolitical context and economic uncertainties, with the risk of experiencing its worst turbulence in 15 years. However, the long-term outlook remained positive, according to a study by consulting firm Bain & Company. Luxury sales, "sensitive to uncertainty, are under increasing pressure, with luxury consumer confidence being eroded by economic upheaval, […]

Metrocentre has signed Urban Outfitters. Credits: Urban Outfitters The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has signed at the destination’s upper Red Mall in what will be the brand’s first UK store of 2025. Joining the centre this summer, Urban Outfitters’ latest flagship will span 8,000 sq ft and sit adjacent to the likes of fellow fashion powerhouses Zara, H&M, and New Look. Boasting a global reputation and an ever-growing following, the retailer will stock a […]

Umbro x Aitor Throup Credits: Umbro Sportswear brand Umbro, which has been at the heart of football culture since 1924, is reuniting with Argentinian-British designer and artist Aitor Throup fourteen years after their last partnership. The move is described by Umbro as a “cutting-edge collaboration” and will see Throup teaming up with Umbro for the third time in 2026. In a short statement, Umbro said the collection, set to launch in April 2026, will “rewrite the design rulebook not […]

Off-White AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Off-White is set to enter the Indian market through a new long-term distribution deal between Brand Concepts Limited and Sportlux General Trading FZCO. With this, Brand Concept has secured the rights to launch and operate the luxury brand in the Republic of India, a press release has revealed. The manufacturer will be responsible for the distribution and retail of Off-White products in the men’s, women’s and kidswear ready-to-wear […]

Fashion for Good x AltMat. Credits: Fashion for Good Global sustainability initiative Fashion for Good has announced a strategic partnership with AltMat today, a pioneering materials science company that transforms agricultural waste into high-value materials. It was one of the nine participants of Fashion for Good’s first South Asia accelerator programme back in 2020. In 2022, it was also part of Fashion for Good’s project “Untapped Agricultural Waste” together with the Laudes […]

Debenhams catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Interview Britain’s online department store Debenhams was this year’s headline sponsor for Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), the annual event showcasing graduate talent from the UK and international schools. The retailer has a long-standing history with the Graduate Fashion Foundation, the charitable organisation behind the world’s largest showcase of BA fashion talent, having worked with them since 2016 to support […]

Interview Kitty Carr-Lake, University of Leeds, School of Design wins Debenhams Commercial Catwalk Award Credits: Debenhams This week the 34th edition of Graduate Fashion Week, the world’s largest showcase of BA degree talent, took place in London, celebrating the work of more than 3,500 of the very best fashion graduates. One of those graduates honoured at the annual showcase was Kitty Carr-Lake, a graduate from the BA Fashion Design Innovation course at the University of Leeds, […]

Credits: Revolution Beauty, Facebook Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has pulled out of the bidding race for Revolution Beauty. The retail giant said in a regulatory filing that it “now confirms that it does not intend to make an offer” for the British cosmetics brand. Revolution Beauty launched its formal sales process last month after receiving a preliminary takeover offer for its entire issue and to be issued share capital from an unnamed party. Interested bidders could submit their […]

Nike x Skims Credits: Nike In an industry perpetually hunting for its next blockbuster collaboration, few partnerships have generated as much noise, and anticipation, as NikeSkims, the joint venture between sportswear behemoth Nike and Kim Kardashian’s billion-dollar shapewear label, Skims. But despite a bold promise made in February to “disrupt the global fitness and activewear industry with best-in-class innovation in service of all women athletes,” along with a new logo and […]

Fabletics: Meera Bhatia, president and COO, and Carly Gomez, CMO. Credits: Fabletics. Activewear brand Fabletics has initiated changes to its executive team as it looks to enter its next phase of growth under the direction of leaders that will "propel the brand forward". The company’s current chief operating officer, Meera Bhatia, is to have her role expanded to become a dual position, adding president to her title. Bhatia, who has been with Fabletics since early 2020, has led initiatives […]

Saint Laurent presents Men Winter 25 by Anthony Vaccarello. Credits: Saint Laurent Under Anthony Vaccarello’s creative direction, photographer and director Glen Luchford created a series of cinematic portraits and a short film to showcase Saint Laurent winter 2025 menswear. Featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Christopher Walken, the campaign invokes an imaginary conversation between youth’s reckless fervor and the calm wisdom that can only be attained through lived experience. While the […]

Pandora "Gothic Glam" at Coachella Credits: Pandora As the summer festival season unfolds, the fashion industry once again turns its attention to the proving ground of trend experimentation: the music field. But while wellington boots and crochet tops are a given, it’s jewellery that’s quietly becoming the most expressive—and commercially potent—layer of the look. Pandora UK’s latest study on festival fashion habits reveals a telling statistic: the average British festival-goer […]

Credits: Certilogo How Certilogo is enabling leading fashion brands to transform DPP compliance into competitive advantage As the 2027 EU Digital Product Passport deadline approaches, fashion brands are evaluating different implementation strategies. While some focus primarily on compliance requirements, others are recognizing broader strategic opportunities within DPP initiatives. Over 80 global fashion and luxury brands have chosen to build their connected product strategies on […]

Shein package. Credits: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited Mere days after 25 European consumer organisations filed a complaint against Shein over misleading practices at the beginning of the month, the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant finds itself in the crosshairs again. This time, the online shopping giant faces a High Court lawsuit with documents accusing it of “manipulating customs declarations for VAT evasion” according to The Telegraph. The claim was filed by customs agent IT Way […]

Credits: Saks Saks Global has outlined a new “data-driven” strategy for its menswear offering. The luxury retail group, formed of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, among other department stores, revealed its intention to tap into identified growth opportunities at the ongoing Pitti Uomo 108 in Florence, Italy. Much of this centres around zoning in on untapped customer segments in the luxury menswear market, particularly through a focus on rising trends like the “evolution of […]

Matalan store front Credits: Matalan Matalan, the UK-based omnichannel fashion and homeware retailer, has reported a 9 percent dip in full-year sales to 985 million pounds. However the strategic emphasis on driving profitability resulted in a 6 percent year-on-year increase in EBITDA to 56 million pounds for the year ended February 22, 2025, with an 11 million pounds improvement in the latter half of the year. Gross margin improved 3 percent to 510 million pounds, while the company’s loss […]

Tommy Hilfiger presented his brand's new collection at Pitti Uomo Credits: Tommy Hilfiger US clothing retailer Tommy Hilfiger expanded its range. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the brand, which belongs to the textile group PVH Corporation (PVH Corp), presented its new premium collection, ‘Tommy Hilfiger New York’, at the Pitti Uomo menswear trade show in Florence. A total of 19 looks were shown during a presentation at the historic Palazzo Portinari Salviati. According to the company, the new […]

Homme Plissé Issey Miyake SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Homme Plissé Issey Miyake presented its collection at the Italian menswear trade show Pitti Uomo, drawing inspiration from the country and its people. The menswear line from the eponymous Japanese designer used the opportunity, following its time at Paris Fashion Week, to embark on a new path, a spokesperson explained at the press conference on Wednesday before the show. ‘Open Studio’ is the new chapter for the label known […]

Podcast Credits: Unsplash. "In this episode, we delve into the damaging effects of 'recreational shopping,' a common habit that leads to wasted money, confusing personal style, and closets full of clothes yet nothing to wear. Drawing on over 25 years of styling experience, we define recreational shopping beyond planned outings to include any unexpected clothing purchases, such as impulse buys or travel souvenirs. We'll explore why this habit is harmful, how to identify it in your own […]

Angela Simmons wears the Leopard Mesh Detachable Strap Corset Top. Credits: Popilush Shapewear fashion brand Popilush has partnered with entrepreneur and TV personality Angela Simmons to create a limited edition, collaborative collection. The collaboration came about when Simmons discovered the brand while on vacation. Inspired by how pieces from the brand made her feel, she reached out to Eve DeMartine, CEO and founder of Popilush, to work together. "I fell in love with Popilush because it […]

Amazon Announces Prime Day Event from July 8 to July 11, Credits: Amazon Online marketplace giant Amazon is set to bring back its Prime Day sales event, extending the discount offer to four days for the first time. Running from July 8 to July 11, the summer sale shopping event offers Prime members access to limited deals across a range of categories, from apparel to personal care and books.  Another new addition to this year's sales event is 'Today's Big Deals,' a curated series of themed […]

Wolverine Worldwide earns Great Place To Work® Certified™ compan Credits: Wolverine Worldwide Wolverine Worldwide, Inc., a leading outdoor and footwear company, has earned the Great Place to Work certification, highlighting the company's commitment to improving the employee experience and fostering a dynamic and positive workplace culture throughout its operations in the United States. The Great Place to Work certification, which distinguishes employers that prioritize employee experience, […]

Credits: Pexels Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), the owner and distributor of beauty and hair brands Sally Beauty, Wella, and Matrix, has announced the appointment of Max Rangel to its Board of Directors with immediate effect. “I am honored to join the Board at such an exciting moment in Sally Beauty Holdings’ strategic journey,” said Rangel on his new appointment. “The Company has made meaningful progress in reimagining the customer experience and scaling digital capabilities, and I am […]

Image of a building with 'CIFF' on it for illustrative purposes. Credits: FashionUnited Scandinavian fashion fair CIFF and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) have deepened their strategic partnership to support emerging design talent in the region. Together, they continue to back the CPHFW NewTalent programme, an initiative spotlighting brands operating for less than five years. This long-term alliance provides participating Scandinavian brands with access to a robust international network of […]

Sarah Ajayi, Manchester Met wins GFW Gold Award 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Graduate Fashion Week 2025 drew to a close on June 16 at The Truman Brewery in London with a celebration of the best graduate talent with a curated catwalk showcase featuring this year’s award-winning designers, including Manchester Metropolitan University’s Sarah Ajayi, who scooped the coveted Gold Award. Ajayi was presented with the Best of GFW - Gold Award by designer Julien Macdonald for her ‘Queens […]

Resort 2026 Credits: Max Mara 1951, the year Max Mara was founded and Ruth Orkin shot ‘American Girl in Italy’. Back then, a woman proud, insouciant and unaccompanied, was a noteworthy sight on the sidewalks of Florence, Rome, Naples or any other Italian city. 75 years later, she’s come a long way and Max Mara has been close by her side at every step. 1951 was right in the middle of Italy’s spectacular post-war recovery; Achille Maramotti knew which way the wind was blowing when he […]

Coach Foundation Dream Day 2025 Credits: Coach Foundation Coach Foundation, established in 2008 by American fashion and accessories brand Coach, is nearly doubling its commitment to its North American ‘Dream It Real’ programme to advance opportunities for under-resourced young people. The company, which has donated more than 70 million US dollars to hundreds of worthy causes across the globe, has pledged a 20 million US dollar investment to expand its ‘Dream It Real’ scholarship […]

Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills Facade Credits: Peter Christiansen Valli for Saks Fifth Avenue Luxury consumers in the US are feeling notably less optimistic about the economy, according to the latest Saks Global Luxury Pulse survey, and the intent to spend on luxury “has soften”. The quarterly survey, which analyses luxury consumers’ attitudes towards spending and the economy, found that luxury consumer optimism about the economy continues to decline, driven by economic uncertainty and […]

In Pictures Schiaparelli boutique at Harrods Credits: Schiaparelli Haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion house Schiaparelli has doubled the size of its shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods in London to increase its brand presence in the UK. The new apartment-like boutique, located on the first floor of the Knightsbridge department store, has been expanded to 2,390 square feet and redesigned to bring the spirit of Schiaparelli’s headquarters at 21 Place Vendôme in Paris to […]

Francesco Risso at Marni SS24-show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Marni and creative director Francesco Risso are parting ways after ten years. A successor has not yet been named. “Under Francesco’s creative direction, Marni gave new impetus to the brand. His bold creative evolution led to the renewal of the women’s collections, the expansion of the men’s collections, and the development of shows and immersive experiences. His intuitive way of translating emotions gave the brand a […]

Credits: AliExpress The European Commission on Wednesday took a significant step towards imposing a substantial fine on Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress. The Commission preliminarily found that AliExpress has not adequately managed risks related to the sale of illegal products, despite numerous improvements. The Brussels-based regulator, acting as the EU’s digital watchdog, believes AliExpress breached its obligation to assess and mitigate risks associated with the distribution of illegal […]

Gap x Dôen campaign starring Lily Aldridge Credits: Gap x Dôen California-based womenswear brand Dôen has secured investment led by growth equity firm Silas Capital to accelerate its retail expansion. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Dôen, founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, has become known for its feminine silhouettes, environmental commitments, and women-first ethos and has organically built a growing 100 million US dollar revenue […]

Emmanuelle Nodale, chief executive of De Beers London Credits: De Beers Group Diamond company De Beers Group has appointed Emmanuelle Nodale as brand chief executive of luxury jewellery house De Beers London to spearhead a “new phase of global expansion and strategic evolution” as part of the group’s ‘Origins’ strategy. Nodale has more than 20 years of expertise in shaping and developing global brands, and prior to joining De Beers, she held senior positions at Kering, where she […]

The new ‘Fade 101’ by Solk. Credits: Solk After developing millions of shoes for global brands such as Adidas, On Running, Helly Hansen and Zara, David Solk and Irmi Kreuzer decided to launch their own brand, combining comfort, style and responsibility. At the Global Fashion Summit, which also addressed the rights of nature, they presented their first model, the ‘Fade 101’ sneaker, which is durable and compostable. “For decades, we produced shoes for other brands. Now, we have built […]

Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Los Angeles-based fashion label Naked Wardrobe, founded in 2012 by three sisters Shirin, Shida, and Shideh Kaviani, to fill a gap in the solution-based basics market, is expanding to the UK through a wholesale partnership with luxury retailer Flannels. The move is described as a “significant milestone” in the brand's international expansion strategy and will see Naked Wardrobe’s cult-favourite solution-forward basics and […]

At Pitti Uomo, this season was all about the bicycle Credits: Astra Marina Cabras for Pitti Uomo Pitti Uomo has officially kicked off the SS26 season, though the outlook is far from straightforward. The season’s start unfolded against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, according to Antonio De Matteis, president of Pitti Immagine (PI), the trade show organiser. Still, the situation was not entirely bleak, with menswear remaining “healthy.” De Matteis compared current figures to those of […]

In Pictures NFL Football x Football collection from Fanatics - Kansas City Chiefs Credits: Fanatics The National Football League (NFL) and Fanatics have given each team’s jersey a football (soccer) makeover. The NFL Football x Football Collection features all 32 NFL teams paying homage to football with fan tops inspired by classic football designs of the past, such as colourful stripes for the Kansas City Chiefs and a bold blue and red design for the Buffalo Bills. NFL Football x […]

Gucci bag. Credits: Taylor Heery, Unsplash. Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci… Tran Le Chi loved fashion, but the US customs crackdown wreaked havoc on her wardrobe of counterfeits ‘made in Vietnam,’ caught in Washington’s crosshairs. “Clothes help me look trendy,” explained the 53-year-old woman, who sells illegal lottery tickets in Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital. “What does it matter to me whether it’s fake or not?” she stated. Chi openly admitted to wearing counterfeits, which […]

In Pictures Hannah Martin creates digital jewellery in collaboration with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Credits: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 British jewellery designer Hannah Martin has teamed up with French independent video game developer Sandfall Interactive and video game publisher Kepler Interactive to create conceptual digital jewellery pieces inspired by the character of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 role-playing video game. Martin has designed five digital jewellery creations […]

Intersport store. Credits: Intersport International French retailer Intersport reported a 6.3 percent increase in revenue for 2024, reaching 3.88 billion euro following its acquisition of struggling competitor Go Sport. The cooperative announced on Tuesday that it is targeting 5.5 billion euro in revenue by 2030. Intersport: online sales soar Growth in 2024 was driven notably by online sales, which jumped 16 percent year-over-year (YoY). “It’s the first point of entry. You have a physical […]

Background One of Sway's seaweed-based polybags. Credits: Sway Opportunities for sustainability exist in all parts of the fashion industry and its supply chain. Not just in the production of items or logistics, but also in order packaging. Consider, for example, reusable packaging, alternatives to bubble wrap and seaweed-based polybags. These innovations, however, are not often in the spotlight, even though they deserve to be. That's why we are showcasing a few companies ready for their […]

Sperry footwear campaign Credits: Authentic American brand development and licensing platform Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is partnering with Gardiner Bros, Gloucestershire-based family-run distributor of global footwear and apparel brands, to reintroduce Sperry in the UK and Ireland. In a statement, Authentic said it has appointed Gardiner Bros as the official distributor for the boat shoe heritage brand across the UK and Ireland for men’s and women’s footwear. Henry Stupp, […]

Tim Derner, global head, marketplaces at Authentic Brands Group Credits: Authentic Brands Group New York-based Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a brand development and licensing platform, has appointed former Amazon executive Tim Derner as global head, marketplaces to drive marketplace growth across Authentic’s portfolio of brands. Derner joins Authentic with over a decade of leadership experience at Amazon, where he most recently served as director of Amazon fashion and luxury stores. […]

Credits: Wardrobe Crisis podcast This episode of Wardrobe Crisis focuses on the significant environmental issues within the fashion industry, and building on our exploration of Latin America, we delve deeper into Brazil this week. Clare interviews Agustina Comas, an industrial upcycler based in São Paolo. Additionally, it covers Brazil's rich craft traditions and the influential role of women, Shein's expansion into Brazil and globally, and the South American designers leading the way in […]

Portrait of Marie Antoinette with a rose, Élisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun Credits: © Château de Versailles, Dist. Grand Palais RMN Christophe Fouin / V&A. Marie Antoinette is to get her own dedicated exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert museum, where 250 objects associated with the fashionable French queen’s life will be on display, some for the first time outside of France. Set to take place between September 20, 2025, and March 22, 2026, ‘Marie Antoinette Style’ will […]

Barbour x Crocs Credits: Barbour x Crocs At this season’s Pitti Uomo, the mood at WP Lavori in Corso’s stand is quietly assertive. The Bologna-based distributor, long known for its curatorial approach to heritage brands, projects 80 million euros in revenue for 2025, according to Italy's Pambiance News. It is a signal that its steady, brand-led strategy is resonating even amid wider market volatility. While many fashion businesses chase novelty or scale, WP’s commitment to legacy labels […]

Garment manufacturing in Pakistan Credits: ILO, via IndustriALL Global Union A new report from Swedwatch, the Swedish NGO focused on business, human rights and environmental responsibility, has exposed troubling failings in Europe’s procurement framework, failings that are allowing exploitative labour practices in Pakistan’s textile industry to persist, despite stated commitments to sustainability and human rights. The report, Public Money, Private Harm, based on interviews with 89 workers […]

Arc’teryx Credits: Courtesy Arc’teryx Technical outerwear brand Arc’teryx is strengthening its foothold in Europe with the opening of a flagship store in Manchester on July 10. Located at 6 New Cathedral Street, the two-storey, 567-square-metre space represents more than a retail expansion, it is a strategic pivot into one of the UK’s most dynamic urban-outdoor ecosystems, just 25 miles from the routes of the Peak District. The Manchester store is designed to do more than sell jackets. […]

New Kering CEO Luca de Meo Credits: Kering Opinion When Luca de Meo clocks in as CEO of Kering this September, just days before Milan Fashion Week, it won’t be to tweak a machine humming along smoothly. Instead, the man who breathed new life into automotive brands like Renault and Fiat, walks into a fashion empire in crisis. Kering’s market value has plummeted by over 60 percent since its peak in 2021, weighed down by the underperformance of flagship brand Gucci and a broader identity […]

Vince European flagship on Marylebone High Street, London Credits: Vince American luxury apparel retailer Vince Holding's results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025, highlighted the company's swift actions in response to a challenging and uncertain economic landscape. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, total company net sales decreased by 2.1 percent to 57.9 million dollars. This decline was primarily attributed to store closures and remodels within the direct-to-consumer retail […]

Credits: Victoria's Secret Barington Capital Group has called on Victoria’s Secret to make significant board changes in order to protect the lingerie brand from any hostile takeovers. This is according to sources for Reuters, which also referenced a letter from the activist investor issued to shareholders of Victoria’s Secret. In the letter, Barington, which owns over 1 percent of the brand’s shares, additionally called for the end of its so-called “poison pill” plan detailed in May. […]

SS26 Credits: Selected For Spring/Summer 2026, Selected of Bestseller unveils “The Resort Club,” a collection rooted in the spirit of luxurious, early-‘80s travel. Framing its narrative around sun-drenched backdrops and the golden age of summer escapism, the brand channels a world of lavish garden parties, yachtside lounging, and cosmopolitan dressing. The overarching theme captures the synergy of Nordic minimalism with a retro-glamorous twist, sophisticated, fluid, and always in […]

Credits: Poundland, Pepco Group Days after its takeover by Gordon Brothers, Poundland has confirmed the closure of 68 stores as part of a court-sanctioned restructuring. The company is expected to maintain between 650 and 700 stores across the UK, down from its approximately 800 existing locations. Poundland has further stated that its frozen and digital distribution centre in Darton, South Yorkshire, will also shutter later this year, while its national distribution centre at Springvale in […]

Cordwainers Footwear Awards 2025 winners Credits: Cordwainers Footwear association The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, which was granted the right to regulate the footwear trade in the City in 1272, has announced the winners of the 2025 Cordwainers Footwear Awards. The annual awards, which celebrates emerging student talent and excellence in the footwear industry, saw 15 student finalists from the London College of Fashion, De Montfort University, the University of Northampton, the Royal […]

Rome, Italy. Credits: Unsplash. On the occasion of the opening of Pitti Uomo (PU), a key event for premium menswear in Florence, an exclusive study by Joor, a major global wholesale platform in fashion, revealed a return to vigorous growth in the Italian fashion market in 2025. After two years of decline, the Italian sector showed tangible signs of dynamism, driven by a renewed activity both domestically and internationally. Sustained growth in wholesale sales Over the first five months of the […]

Markus Morent Credits: Adidas Markus Morent has been appointed managing director for Adidas Korea. Adidas confirmed this in an email to FashionUnited. Morent will report to Mathieu Sidokpohou, member of the Executive Board and responsible for Global Sales. The leadership change followed the departure of former MD Peter Kwak, who decided to step down to spend more time with his family. Morent has in-depth knowledge of and extensive experience in the Korean market. He began his career at Adidas […]

Credits: Photo by Ian Taylor on Unsplash. Purchases of new clothing, footwear and household linen reached a record high in France in 2024, with an average of 42 items per person, the organisation Refashion revealed at a press conference on Tuesday. In 2024, 3.5 billion new pieces were purchased, or 10 million per day, Vanessa Gutierrez, head of studies at Refashion, the body tasked by the government with supporting the fashion industry towards a more circular economy, told AFP. Of these 3.5 […]

Ulla Johnson - Off Season 2026, Resort Women Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight New York-based womenswear brand Ulla Johnson has opened its first-ever UK retail presence with a dedicated shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods. Located on the fourth floor of Knightsbridge retailer, the Ulla Johnson shop has been designed to offer an immersive brand experience, introducing UK consumers to the brand’s signature custom details inspired by the natural world. The concession design […]

Seraphine's brand relaunch campaign. Credits: Seraphine. Maternity brand Seraphine has commenced a process to identify a new investor as it looks towards its next phase of growth. The process is being overseen by advisors at Interpath, the firm confirmed to FashionUnited, with a variety of options being mulled, including, but not limited to, a new investor or a full sale. The news shortly follows Seraphine’s relaunch in April 2025, which was supplemented by a new brand identity designed to […]

In Pictures Zeena x Joanie summer dress edit Credits: Joanie British fashion brand Joanie Clothing has launched a new “dopamine dressing edit” in collaboration with influencer, art director, stylist and TV presenter Zeena Shah. The ‘Zeena x Joanie’ capsule collection features nine dresses that reflect Shah’s signature eclectic and colourful style and have been designed with “dopamine dressing in mind,” featuring bold, vintage-inspired prints and mood-boosting colours, such […]

Anna Braithwaite, incoming chief customer officer for John Lewis. Credits: John Lewis. British department store John Lewis has named Anna Braithwaite as its new chief customer officer. In the role, she has been tasked with leading the John Lewis brand and marketing across all channels, loyalty, customer experience and creative and content teams. Braithwaite, who will report to John Lewis’ managing director Peter Ruis after taking up the position on October 1, will join the company from […]

Supermodel and app investor Jasmine Tookes wearing an outfit she put together with the help of Alta. Credits: CFDA/Alta AI personal shopping and stylist app Alta announced that it successfully raised 11 million dollars in seed funding. The funding will be used to accelerate its product development, expand its AI capabilities, and expand its team across operations and engineering. The investment round was led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Aglaé Ventures (an investment firm backed […]

Richard Collier, CEO of Db, Gustav Magnar Witzøe, Erling Braut Haaland and Truls Brataas, founder of Db Credits: Db Scandinavian bag and luggage brand Db is poised to continue its international expansion after welcoming two new minority investors, Manchester City footballer Erling Braut Haaland and fashion model Gustav Magnar Witzøe, following its investment from the LVMH Luxury Ventures Fund in November 2024. Truls Brataas, founder of Db, said in a statement: “We always look for […]

Credits: Image: Coty Facebook page US-based group Coty Inc., listed in New York and Paris, may be approaching a decisive turning point. According to several industry sources cited by WWD, the cosmetics specialist is considering a partial sale of its businesses, potentially paving the way for a profound restructuring of the company. Two-stage sale According to information gathered by WWD, discussions are still at a preliminary stage. The scenario under consideration would involve a two-stage […]

Erica Sandelin Ekelund, CEO of Voyado Credits: Topic PR Retail technology platform Voyado has a new majority shareholder. Funds managed by the global investment firm Viking Global Investors LP (Viking) are taking over, the company announced today in a press release. Existing shareholders – Novax, Verdane, eEquity and H&M Group – remain involved, as do Voyado’s founders. With the capital injection, the company aims to accelerate its product development and further expand its position […]

Save the Duck exclusive outerwear partner for U.S. Figure Skating Credits: U.S. Figure Skating Save The Duck, the Italian 100 percent animal-free outerwear and lifestyle brand, has been named the exclusive outerwear partner for the U.S. Figure Skating team ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The move marks the first time Save The Duck has served as the exclusive outerwear partner for a national governing body and will see the B-Corp brand known for its high-performance […]