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Colours at CPH SS27 from left to right: Marimekko, Stine Goya, Caro Editions and Marimekko SS27 ready to wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight DATA ANALYSIS Quiet luxury has been one of the strongest movements in fashion over the past few years, not so much as a trend, but as a statement. Fashion asked its audience to go logo-less, traditionally wealthy families became aspirational, the kind of dressing Succession made famous, and beige became the movement's signature colour. Brands like […]

Interior of Kurt Geiger's debut store in Aventura Mall, Miami Credits: Kurt Geiger British footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger will expand its educational reach on 1 September 2026 with the launch of Business by Design Online, a free digital learning platform developed by its charitable arm, the Kurt Geiger Kindness Foundation. The rollout is timed to coincide with the start of the British Fashion Council's month-long Fashion Britain events taking place across the United Kingdom. […]

Credits: BFC The British Fashion Council has announced the launch of Fashion Britain, a strategic nationwide initiative designed to decentralize fashion investment and broaden industry access beyond London. Operating as part of the organization's Strategy 2030 roadmap, the program will deploy this September across six cultural centers: London, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, and Edinburgh. The move follows the pilot launch of the council's Fashion Assembly, which introduced tailored […]

Credits: TEX+ UK textile charity TEX+ will make its official debut at trade show Première Vision Paris from September 1 to 3. Located at Stand 1B8 in the Designs Hall, the showcase marks a strategic milestone for the non-profit organization as it establishes a dedicated platform to connect emerging British design talent with the global textile and fashion industry. By presenting work from its latest award finalists alongside established program alumni, the charity aims to facilitate […]

Gap x DoorDash Credits: DoorDash Gap is the latest apparel brand joining an on-demand delivery app this season. DoorDash announced on Tuesday a new partnership with the global retailer that will allow consumers to shop Gap and Gap Factory styles, promising over half a million products eligible for delivery in under an hour across multiple categories.

Abercrombie & Fitch x NFL Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch is entering its second year as an official fashion partner of the National Football League (NFL), broadening the distribution of its NFL apparel collection ahead of the 2026 season. The 2026 NFL by Abercrombie collection will, for the first time, be sold on NFLShop.com, in NFL stadium stores and on official team e-commerce sites and Fanatics.com, alongside its existing home at Abercrombie stores and […]

French film producer Nicolas Altmayer (L) and Director of Public Relations for Dior Couture Mathilde Favier, pose on the red carpet on the second day of the 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco, on November 29, 2025. Credits: Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP. Mathilde Favier, director of public relations at Christian Dior Couture, died on Monday, in a car accident in western France. She was 57. Favier's partner, film producer Nicolas Altmayer, 61, also died in the […]

Serena Bute London collection campaign. Credits: Serena Bute London / LinkedIn Serena Bute London is closing down, with its autumn/winter 2026 collection marking its final release, founder Serena Bute has announced on Tuesday.

L’Agence Resort 2027 Collection Credits: L’Agence Los Angeles–based label L’Agence will present its spring/summer 2027 collection during Paris Fashion Week for the first time, marking a milestone moment for the brand. The move reflects the brand’s continued elevation and growing international expansion. “Showing in Paris allows us to give our European, Asian and American guests a collective experience…and Paris is Paris,” Jeff Rudes, co-founder and creative director of […]

Zara store Credits: Zara Inditex announced on Monday a donation of 5 billion Colombian pesos, equivalent to 1.37 million euros, to support people affected by the earthquake in Colombia. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, becoming the country’s deadliest and most destructive quake this century. Inditex’s contribution will help strengthen the emergency healthcare response and ensure the continuity of health services in the affected areas, the company said in a […]

QuickFree® click-TRAK® Magnetic No.3. Credits: YKK YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has begun the global rollout of the No. 3 size of its QuickFree® click-TRAK® Magnetic zipper, expanding availability beyond China for the first time. While maintaining the same functionality and ease of operation, the No. 3 size is approximately 60 percent the size of the No. 5 size*1. This enables applications in lightweight garments, […]

Marta Ortega at the Inditex headquarters in Arteixo, La Coruña (Spain). Credits: Vogue / Annie Leibovitz. Madrid – Marking the latest chapter in the already close relationship between the Inditex group and Vogue magazine, Marta Ortega has become the star of a major feature in the magazine's September issue. Ortega, the non-executive chair of the Spanish multinational's board of directors, is featured in the leading fashion publication from the Condé Nast publishing group. The piece […]

Anthony Vaccarello at the Cannes Film Festival, May 2019 Credits: LOIC VENANCE / AFP As a rumour circulates on social media that Anthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent, FashionUnited looks back at the key moments that have marked his 10-year career with the Kering group as artistic director for the house of Saint Laurent. April 2016: Anthony Vaccarello succeeds Hedi Slimane It was a high-risk succession. Slimane had been untouchable since the Dior Hommes miracle. He transformed Saint […]

Celine SS27 - Menswear Credits: Launchmetrics Frankfurt/Munich - Material makes all the difference. This statement applies to many things, but it is especially true for fashion this autumn and winter. A particularly wide variety of materials is currently on display. Velvet, brocade, jacquard and lace define the new collections. Wool flannel is also a key feature. “The fabrics will be found in all collections,” says Sonja Garrison, a style consultant from Frankfurt am Main. They are […]

Frasers Group head office Credits: Frasers Group image bank UK-based retail conglomerate Frasers Group plc (Frasers) has significantly consolidated its ownership in German premium fashion label Hugo Boss following the conclusion of its voluntary public takeover offer.

Perfect Moment store in Milan Credits: Perfect Moment via Facebook UK luxury activewear label Perfect Moment reported a 21.9 percent decline in net revenue to 1.2 million dollars for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2026, down from 1.5 million dollars in the year-ago quarter. However, net loss improved to 3.5 million dollars versus 3.8 million dollars in the prior year.

Carey Collins Krug, CMO, Vuori Credits: Business Wire American activewear brand Vuori has appointed retail industry executive Carey Collins Krug as its new chief marketing officer, effective October 5, 2026. In her new role, Krug will lead the company’s global marketing organisation. Her responsibilities include overseeing brand, creative, consumer engagement, digital, retail, wholesale and integrated marketing strategies. She will focus on advancing the global marketing strategy of the […]

Ralph Lauren's US Open 2026 collection. Credits: Ralph Lauren The year's fourth and final Grand Slam, the US Open has long been a powerful marketing venue for brands. In 2025, the event generated 809 million dollars in media impact value for the labels featured throughout the tournament, a 51 percent increase year-over-year, according to Launchmetrics. Nike, Audemars Piguet, Rolex were some of the top companies that benefited from the event’s appeal. In 2026, the lineup of brand activations […]

Barney Waters, K-Swiss' brand president. Credits: K-Swiss CEO Interview In 1966, Swiss brothers Art and Ernie Brunner arrived in Los Angeles, California, to create a footwear brand dedicated to tennis players. This August, their brand, K-Swiss, is throwing a party in New York City during US Open season to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Ninepine store in Amsterdam. Credits: Ninepine Swedish womenswear brand Ninepine will open its first store in Finland in November, at Kämp Galleria in central Helsinki. The store will open at Mikonkatu 1, next to the entrance of the shopping centre on Pohjoisesplanadi, the brand said on Monday. It will be Ninepine's third standalone store, after Stockholm and Amsterdam, alongside existing shop-in-shop space in Germany and the Netherlands. It gives Finnish customers their first opportunity to […]

Chemena Kamali. Credit: Chloé Is Chemena Kamali really set to leave the luxury house owned by Swiss luxury group Richemont? While nothing is official, rumours are circulating in the media about the possible departure of Chemena Kamali, who was appointed creative director of Chloé in October 2023. On July 30, Glitz published an article titled “After Alaïa, Chloé struggles to retain its designer,” claiming the artistic director was considering leaving the house. The story was […]

JCPenney's "Retail Rejuvenation Retreat" campaign. Credits: JCPenney JCPenney wants to convince off-price shoppers to give the Catalyst-owned brand a chance.

Zara Home store. Credits: Zara Home. Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Inditex continues to optimise its store portfolio ahead of the strategically important final stretch of the year. This time, it is focusing on a series of openings for Zara Home. The company has continued to promote its homeware chain internationally with new points-of-sale in markets such as Portugal, Italy, Poland and Mexico.

Sephora Credits: Sephora Amidst its international expansion, the LVMH-owned retailer Sephora is increasing its store openings and entering new markets. However, in Israel, where the announcement of its arrival has sparked calls for a boycott, the beauty retailer denies any plans for a direct presence.

Jon Bennett Credits: ASOS Asos has chosen a new menswear product director for its Asos Design line. Jon Bennett will take the job. as announced today by the UK company. According to a statement from the brand, Bennett will work across product, brand and creative to sharpen the identity of Asos Design menswear and support the next phase of sustainable growth. “Jon’s appointment strengthens our product leadership team and underlines the importance of Asos Design Menswear to our wider […]

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Birkenstock store in Boulder, Colorado. Credits: Birkenstock Financial investor L Catterton is selling a block of Birkenstock shares worth approximately one billion dollars. The sandal manufacturer plans to buy back half of these shares. Following the completion of the transaction, scheduled for this Monday, the investor's stake will fall below 50 percent.

Mizuno Sportstyle’s MG4 launch Credits: Mizuno In Pictures Mizuno is looking back at its own archives with its newest Sportstyle launch. The Japanese label unveiled on Monday the MG4 silhouette, which pays homage to designer Tuan Le’s era at the brand. Le, a Vietnamese-American footwear designer, is known for shaping Mizuno’s modern running-shoe identity. He joined the company in the 1980s after spending roughly eight years at Reebok and ultimately developed a partnership with the […]

Corner Shein at BHV Marais (Paris). Credits: Photo by STEPHANE OUZOUNOFF / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Singapore-headquartered online fast fashion retailer Shein is targeting a market valuation between 25 billion dollars and 28 billion dollars for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong stock market, Reuters reported citing market sources.

Indochino at Nordstrom Credits: CNW Group/Indochino Apparel Inc. Canadian made-to-measure menswear brand Indochino plans to open 10 new showrooms across the US in 2027, marking the company's largest investment in standalone retail in years, according to a company announcement. Six locations are confirmed for early 2027, with four more slated to open in mid-to-late 2027.

Olymp Signature collection's refined premium identity. Credits: OLYMP OLYMP Bezner KG in Bietigheim-Bissingen (Ludwigsburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) is refining the brand identity of its exclusive OLYMP Signature collection. The redesigned product logo emphasises the brand’s high quality standards and gives this premium line an even more distinct identity under OLYMP’s umbrella. OLYMP is internationally renowned for high-quality menswear and is positioned in the upper mid- […]

SS27. Credits: Marc Cain German fashion brand Marc Cain has presented its spring/summer 2027 collection as a digital fashion show under the motto 'Palazzo Dreaming', according to a press release. The show was filmed at the historic Palazzo Ca' di Lista in Veneto, a 16th-century Venetian villa set in the hills between Padua and Venice. Fifteen models present the collection's 45 looks, with model Faretta Radic opening and closing the show, alongside a deliberately understated hair and make-up […]

Disney x Shoe Palace Credits: Disney In Pictures Disney has announced its style lineup for fall 2026. During its D23: The Official Disney Fan Club exposition, held from August 14 to 16 in Anaheim, California, the company confirmed 15 collaborations releasing from August to October. The number of collaborations announced shouldn’t come as a surprise. Disney has a long history of partnering with different brands, creating collections and products that keep its characters top of mind for […]

Lacoste serves a tennis-themed afternoon tea at The Plaza. Credits: The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel New York's Plaza hotel, part of Fairmont, and French brand Lacoste have brought back their tennis-season collaboration, running from 12 August to 6 September, according to a press release. The tie-up spans hospitality, hotel installations and retail during the city's tennis season. At its centre is the return of Le Café Lacoste, the brand's café concept, to the hotel's Palm Court with a reimagined […]

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art exhibition at the V&A Credits: V&A In a guided tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s comprehensive exhibit, "Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art," Chioma Nnadi, head of editorial content at British Vogue, joins Daniel Roseberry, creative director of Schiaparelli, to explore the historic legacy and modern evolution of the iconic house. The feature offers an insider look at several of the brand's most landmark archival and contemporary pieces. […]

Credits: YouTube screenshot Emmy-winning costume designer Caroline McCall offers an inside look into the costume department of HBO’s House of the Dragon, detailing the design process and production pipeline required to execute roughly 1,000 garments per episode. The feature explores the specialized artisan workshops behind the series, spanning delicate embroidery, leatherwork, jewelry fabrication, and chain mail, as well as an armory where blacksmiths forge swords and etch battle-distressed […]

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In Pictures CPHN SS27 trends/main image Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Following a FW26 season that reinforced its position as the unofficial fifth stop on the global fashion calendar, Copenhagen Fashion Week returned from August 3 to 7, 2026, continuing its 20th-anniversary celebrations with 34 collections presenting the vision for the 2027 season. The week marked several notable milestones: By Malene Birger returned to the runway for the first time in six years, while Henrik […]

Credit: São Bernardo Plaza Shopping In a market announcement on Thursday evening, August 13, Allos, the largest Brazilian company in the shopping centre sector, reported that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with XP Malls. The agreement is for the total sale of its 60 percent stake in São Bernardo Plaza Shopping.

Nearshoring relies on trucks rather than ocean freight for transportation. Image for illustration purposes. Credits: Ahmet Polat / Pexels. Nearshoring in the garment industry has evolved from a defensive reaction and temporary safety net to shipping crises into a permanent, data-driven core strategy. With sweeping US tariff pressures in 2026 and stringent European eco-regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Digital Product Passport (DPP), brands are […]

Jonathan Anderson at the close of the Dior men's spring/summer 2027 collection presentation. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Madrid – Rumours have been circulating in the ever-active fashion world about a potential collaboration between designer Jonathan Anderson, the current creative director of Dior, and Zara. Zara is the flagship brand of the Spanish fashion multinational, the Inditex group. However, these rumours have now been denied by the British designer's brand. All sources point […]

Mahabis campaign imagery. Credits: Mahabis. Footwear label Mahabis has appointed Dean Cooper as its new sales and commercial director as the footwear brand prepares to expand its business from B2C into B2B. Creative director Graham Gordon announced the appointment on LinkedIn, describing Cooper’s experience and commercial background as a strong fit for the company’s next phase of growth. Cooper joins Mahabis after more than 30 years in fashion and commercial leadership. Most recently, he […]

Rokit Accessories store. Credits: Rokit. Interview The popularity of vintage clothing has skyrocketed in recent years, as new players arrive on the scene with fresh models and sourcing patterns increasingly influence the flow of stock. But it hasn’t always been like this. The sector has had to wade through negative public perception and accessibility concerns in order to move beyond being a niche, subcultural market into a more mainstream part of fashion. “Part of that shift was likely […]

Credits: IoDF X DAZ3D, Catty 8.1, 2022 - courtesy of Design Museum Den Bosch Fashion tech company IoDF – or the Institute of Digital Fashion – is rebranding as Patina, marking what founders Leanne Elliott Young and Cat Taylor describe as a new chapter for the business after six years of developing technology for the fashion industry.

Sales are the key mechanism linking environmental responsibility to financial performance Credits: Pexels, Thirdman As consumers increasingly favour environmentally responsible companies, businesses face growing pressure to transform sustainability into a competitive advantage. A new study demonstrates that environmental responsibility indirectly improves financial performance by increasing sales. This identifies a key mechanism that has received little attention until now. The effect was more […]

G.H.Bass FW26 collection. Credits: G.H.Bass US heritage footwear brand G.H.Bass will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. At the same time, the brand is looking back on 90 years of the Weejuns loafer. The anniversary coincides with a period of expansion, particularly in the German market.

Mockberg expands its international presence. Credits: Mockberg Swedish jewellery brand Mockberg is expanding its international presence, with a strategic focus on the DACH region and the UK. Alisa Ernst has been appointed managing director for DACH & UK to steer this growth. She will be responsible for establishing and expanding the brand's presence in both markets. Ernst brings industry experience from her previous roles at Acne Studios in Stockholm and Jimmy Choo in London.

Ted by Ted Baker campaign imagery. Credits: Ted Baker. British fashion retailer Ted Baker is continuing to rebuild its fashion business with the launch of Ted by Ted Baker, a new menswear collection designed to bring a more contemporary take to the brand’s identity. Launching exclusively at Macy’s from August 14, the autumn 2026 collection, titled 'London in Motion', includes outerwear, knitwear, shirting, polos, trousers and other everyday staples. The range draws on London’s creative […]

Mothercare store Credits: Mothercare UK-based specialist parenting and kidswear group Mothercare has reported its full-year financial results for the 52-week period ended March 28, 2026, recording a statutory loss after tax of 5 million pounds. The performance represents a decline from a statutory profit of 6.2 million pounds achieved in the prior financial year ended March 29, 2025.

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion's run of growth came to an end last week, but the fall was concentrated entirely in one channel: in-store sales kept rising, while a sharp online decline dragged the category into the red. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales slipped -0.84%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, against a broadly flat -0.57% base a year earlier — ending seven consecutive weeks of growth.

Fila store Credits: Fila South Korean apparel group Misto Holdings has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, recording consolidated revenue of 1.4 trillion South Korean won (approximately 988 million dollars), representing a 16.6 percent increase year-over-year (YoY). Consolidated operating profit for the period rose 62.3 percent YoY to 295.2 billion South Korean won.

Credits: Swarovski Austrian jewellery and crystal specialist Swarovski has reported continued growth in the first half of 2026, with organic sales up 6 percent year-on-year and like-for-like growth reaching 8 percent.

Asics Credits: Asics Japanese sportswear brand Asics’ European division, Netherlands-based Asics EMEA, has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, recording a revenue increase of 32.9 percent compared to the second quarter of 2025. Excluding Onitsuka Tiger, the performance was driven by profitable growth across all categories.

Bora Aksu AW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The British Fashion Council (BFC) is taking London Fashion Week beyond the capital this September, launching Fashion Britain, a nationwide programme of more than 1,000 events across London, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol, Dundee and Edinburgh. The initiative builds on the BFC’s efforts to “decentralise British fashion” and extend the reach of the industry beyond London. It will bring together designers, retailers and cultural […]

Credits: Adidas. Finnish materials technology company Spinnova is preparing for a potential US stock market debut, as it looks to raise at least 15 million dollars to support the commercialisation and scale-up of its wood-based textile fibre technology.

Credits: IFCO An International Business Platform for the Global Fashion Industry From August 19 to 21, 2026, Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) will celebrate its 10th edition at the Istanbul Expo Center, once again bringing together export-oriented manufacturers, established brands and international sourcing companies from Türkiye's apparel industry with buyers from around the world. More than 300 exhibitors will showcase a comprehensive fashion ecosystem across 35,000 square metres, […]

Credits: Jessica Gow / TT NEWS AGENCY / TT News Agency via AFP Chinese fast fashion giant Shein has lost a copyright battle against its rival Temu in a case centred on thousands of product photographs that Shein alleged had been used on Temu’s UK platform to promote copies of its own-brand clothing.

Björn Borg store Credits: Björn Borg image bank Swedish sports and fashion group Björn Borg AB (Björn Borg) has reported its interim financial results for the second quarter (Q2) and first six months ending June 30, 2026, delivering improved profitability and gross margin expansion despite top-line headwinds.

Green leather “Aven Rift” loafers by Alohas. Credits: Alohas. Madrid – Following the path already taken by other fashion and footwear brands that began by championing a 'fluid' and genderless product model, the Barcelona-based brand Alohas, which specialises in footwear and accessories, is segmenting its offering with the creation of 'For Him'. This new section on its e-commerce platform will now feature all its men's-sized styles.

Dieter Holzer Credits: Closed CEO interview

Exclusive Credits: property of Joline Jolink In the wet spring of 2024, Roua Alhalabi of Roua Atelier came to the Fashion Farm in the Netherlands with a glass jar full of woad seeds. A simple idea emerged from conversations about plants, pigments and textile knowledge lost over the centuries: what if we sowed this historic dye plant together here on our farm? Just among the vegetables in the organic garden, next to the beans and spinach. At that time, we could not have suspected this […]

Credits: Primark Primark has completed a full refurbishment of its anchor store at Queensgate Peterborough, spanning 59,000 square feet across two trading floors. The investment brings the retailer's latest store concept to the centre, with a modernised store environment, an improved layout and 18 new self-checkouts across both trading floors, creating a more efficient customer journey for shoppers. The refreshed store showcases Primark's latest fashion, beauty and home collections, keeping […]

Saucony in London Credits: Saucony US footwear group Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) has raised its full-year outlook after a stronger-than-expected second quarter, with growth led by its Merrell and Saucony brands.

Depop x Spotify Credits: Depop Depop and Spotify announced an exclusive partnership on Monday, marrying the worlds of music and secondhand fashion through a collaboration with six artists: Eve, Amira Elfeky, Estevie, Frost Children, House of Protection and Lily Meola. The tie-up, first of its kind, debuted on Tuesday with the launch of an artist-curated Spotify playlist, followed by curated edits that arrived Wednesday on Depop. "This partnership brings together two brands that are deeply […]

Map of Europe Credits: Magda Ehlers / Pexels The European textile and clothing industry is at a a pivotal moment and continues to serve as an economic pillar with 166 billion euros in annual turnover according to Euratex’s Facts & Figures 2026 report. Despite sustaining nearly 200,000 companies and 1.2 million jobs, the sector is grappling with contraction. Structural macroeconomic pressures, rising operational expenses within Europe, and cooling global demand have triggered a notable […]

Kylie Jenner for Alo Credits: Alo In Pictures Alo has launched a new campaign fronted by Kylie Jenner on Thursday, nine days after the brand released its pre-fall campaign with Bella Hadid — the second major celebrity activation from the Los Angeles activewear label inside a fortnight. Both were shot in Los Angeles by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the pairing Alo has used for its highest-profile fashion imagery. According to the brand, Jenner’s campaign celebrates the everyday moments we […]

Designer Exchange store at 230 Carrer del Rosselló, Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Designer Exchange. British retail platform Designer Exchange, which specialises in buying and selling second-hand luxury fashion, is strengthening its roots in Spain with the opening of a store in Barcelona. This marks the company's second permanent point-of-sale in the country, where it first launched over 10 years ago.

Credits: Harvey Nichols Frasers Group, the British retail giant owned by Mike Ashley, has confirmed its acquisition of luxury department store Harvey Nichols following weeks of rumours surrounding the potential deal.

Coach store in Paris. Credits: Coach US luxury group Tapestry, Inc. (Tapestry), the parent company of Coach and Kate Spade New York achieved double-digit top- and bottom-line growth across fourth quarter and full year. The performance for the period ending June 27, 2026, was driven by strong handbag demand at flagship brand Coach and international expansion across Asia and Europe.

Abu Dhabi. Credits: Unsplash. Circular textiles NGO Ellen MacArthur Foundation has said it will be working with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on developing and delivering a national textiles circularity policy framework.

Birkenstock store in Zurich Credits: Birkenstock German footwear manufacturer Birkenstock increased its revenue in the third quarter of the current 2026 financial year, subsequently raising its forecast.

Blue Elephant Beverly Hills store. Credits: Blue Elephant. South Korean eyewear label Blue Elephant has made its physical debut in the US with the opening of its first regional flagship store in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Sharmadean Reid stars in Karen Millen SS26 campaign imagery. Credits: Karen Millen. British womenswear brand Karen Millen is making its return to the high street through a new wholesale partnership with The Foschini Group (TFG), the parent company of Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles.

The new Mister Spex store on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm Credits: Image: Mister Spex Berlin-based eyewear retailer Mister Spex SE has concluded the first half of 2026 with a decline in revenue.

Louis Vuitton's Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer Credits: Louis Vuitton In Pictures Fashion and automotive collaborations are nothing new, but brands today are driving a new partnership model. This week, both Louis Vuitton and Kith unveiled luxury car designs created to offer a complete consumer experience. Louis Vuitton collaborated with Singer on the restorations of classic Porsche 911s, revealing two luxury cars on Wednesday: the Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer - Classic and the Porsche […]

Mulberry store in London Credits: © Michael Franke UK-based lifestyle brand Mulberry has appointed Sara Dickinson and Kenny Wilson to its board as independent non-executive directors, effective September 9, 2026. The appointments follow an earlier announcement made by the company on August 7, 2026. Dickinson will also serve as chair of the audit committee, while Wilson will join the remuneration and nominations committee. Dickinson brings over 30 years of experience in finance, with […]

Denim Credits: Pixabay Kranich 17 World Collective, Denim Deal and Green Story have announced the joint launch of a Digital Product Passport (DPP) pilot project, which is now operational for three denim fabrics. Currently, a fabric supplier may have to provide the same information to each of its client brands: composition, origin, environmental data, certifications, and so on. World Collective, Denim Deal and Green Story are testing a system where this information is structured once at the […]

Leeds, UK, shopping street. Credits: Unsplash The UK government has estimated that reforms to zero hours and similar contracts could cost employers between 350 million pounds and 2.9 billion pounds a year, with retailers among the sectors expected to feel the greatest impact.

Image from the Yuxus 'For Her' campaign Credits: Yuxus. Seville-based fashion group and brand Scalpers has taken a stake in Yuxus, a Madrid-based youth fashion brand founded in 2018. Both companies have presented the deal as a strategic alliance in a statement.

Coventry, UK. Credits: Unsplash. West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has launched a 10 million pound programme with the goal of bringing more life back to the region’s high streets. Funding associated with the programme is set to help empty shops, local businesses and town and city centre spaces.

Béis pop-up in Selfridges. Credits: Béis. Samsonite Group has agreed to acquire Béis, the lifestyle and travel brand founded by actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell, in a deal valuing the business at approximately 210 million dollars.

Brooks Running Credits: Brooks Running via Business Wire US-based performance footwear and apparel brand Brooks Running (Brooks) has posted a record second quarter, delivering 14 percent year-to-date revenue growth as demand for its products remained strong across all regions and channels.

Beijing, China. Credits: JuniperPhoton, Unsplash In an unprecedented document published at the end of July, China directly contests Western accusations of industrial 'overcapacity'.

Marimekko store Credits: Marimekko Finnish lifestyle design company Marimekko has released its half-year financial report for January to June 2026. The Helsinki-based company recorded second-quarter (Q2) net sales of 43.9 million euros (50.57 million dollars), nearly matching the record comparison period of 44.5 million euros. The performance was supported by strong international retail growth, particularly in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which offset a retail decline in its domestic market.

Marc Jacobs' 'The Swap' micro drama for fall 2026. Credits: Marc Jacobs In Pictures Marc Jacobs is adding another chapter to its bag campaigns. On Thursday, the brand launched “The Swap,” a micro-drama starring Rowan Blanchard and Jemima Kirke that continues the storytelling series started in April with “The Scene.” Marc Jacobs' 'The Swap' micro drama for fall 2026. Credits: Marc Jacobs As the title suggests, “The Swap” is about an unexpected Scene Bag exchange that […]

Fossil flagship in Paris Credits: Fossil US-based watch and lifestyle company Fossil Group (Fossil) has updated its full year guidance following performance above expectations in its second quarter ending July 4, 2026.

Pandora store in London Credits: Pandora Pandora, a Danish jewelry company, Thursday reported higher operating profit on higher revenue for the second quarter compared to the same period last year.

Harvey Nichols Credits: courtesy of Harvey Nichols UK-based Frasers Group, led by retail billionaire Mike Ashley, is reportedly putting the finishing touches on a rescue deal to acquire luxury department store operator Harvey Nichols.

Digital Brands Group logo Credits: Digital Brands Group US-based apparel and e-commerce business Digital Brands Group (DBG) has announced a major financial turnaround, forecasting positive cash flow starting in September.

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Grendene factory interior Credit: Grendene In a statement sent to the market and shareholders last Monday, August 10, Grendene, one of the largest footwear manufacturers in the Brazilian and international markets, announced the sale of its US subsidiary, Grendene Global Brands USA, to Pajar USA inc. Upon completion of the transaction, Pajar will control 100 percent of the capital of GGB USA. The agreement was signed on August 7 for 3.6 million dollars.

Eoin Tonge, Primark CEO Credits: Primark CEO profile

Fabletics retail rendering. Credits: Fabletics. Activewear giant Fabletics has revealed plans to triple its international store estate. The activewear brand is plotting 20 new locations over the next year, looking to its “proven US retail model” as the blueprint.

Peter Alexander retail store Credits: Peter Alexander Australian fashion brand Peter Alexander has announced the closure of its stores in the UK in response to the “continued negative outlook” of the region and “sustained difficult trading conditions”.

Credits: H&M, Facebook / Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular fashion charity Ellen MacArthur Foundation has joined the American Circular Textiles (AMCIRC) coalition as an Insights Partner.

Nike Jordan Brand ‘Heir Series’ basketball sneakers Credits: Nike Jordan Brand The first half of the year was defined by revivals and football, according to StockX’s annual report, Big Facts: Brands Making Moves. The culture and resale marketplace has once again outlined the fastest-growing brands on its platform, tracking sales data from January to June 2026 and comparing it with the same period last year. The overarching theme, as noted by StockX CEO Greg Schwartz, was that of a […]

Kontoor Brands Credits: Kontoor Brands US-based apparel group Kontoor Brands has released its financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2026, reporting a 19 percent increase in revenue to 584 million dollars. The performance was supported by sustained growth from Wrangler, expanded direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels, and an above-expectation contribution from Helly Hansen, which was acquired during the second quarter of 2025.

Credits: De Montfort University x CircKit De Montfort University (DMU) has become the first higher education institution to publicly partner with fashion technology platform CircKit, embedding its industry-grade circular design and compliance software directly into its curricula starting September 2026. The initiative, delivered through the "CircKit for Universities" academic licensing programme, aims to address a growing skills gap by shifting sustainability instruction away from theoretical […]

Ben Blake, EVP customer & commercial, Asos Credits: Asos Two Asos executives are reportedly stepping down from their respective positions as the British e-tailer continues to execute a long-standing turnaround strategy. According to Drapers, executive vice president of customer and commercial Ben Blake and executive vice president of technology Przemek Czarnecki will exit the company from August 31, 2026. The news was confirmed to the media outlet by Asos, which said: “The team changes […]

Wrangler outlet Credits: Kontoor Brands US-based apparel company Kontoor Brands has appointed Joseph Alkire to the role of president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. In his expanded role, Alkire will maintain global responsibilities for the Helly Hansen brand and will expand his oversight to include the Wrangler brand. In addition, he will continue in his role as chief financial officer and maintain oversight over the company’s global operations. “Joe has been an […]