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M&Co womenswear department. Credits: M&Co, Facebook High street retailer M&Co is revealed to have owed unsecured creditors over 46 million pounds at the time of its collapse, with 1,800 jobs also reportedly lost.

Credits: bugatti August is traditionally an interesting time for buying. Summer stock is still expected to sell, even as customers begin to think about autumn. Switching to heavier items too early risks leftover summer inventory. Reacting too late means losing sales to competitors who have already initiated the transition. The solution rarely lies in new silhouettes, but rather in colour. Why colour carries the transition, not the cut A shift from light to earthy tones is often enough to give […]

Credits: Radley London, Facebook The website of Radley London has shuttered months after the British accessory brand entered administration and was rescued by Gordon Brothers in a pre-pack deal. New reports now suggest that the label’s stores are also due to close.

Zoe Matthews, MD retail, N Brown Credits: N Brown UK digital retail platform N Brown Group has appointed Zoe Matthews as managing director of retail. Matthews joins N Brown with more than 25 years of experience leading buying, product and retail transformation across fashion and home retailers. She will lead the retail business of the UK-based company, overseeing strategy, trading and commercial performance as the group continues to strengthen its proposition. Dan Joy, chief executive officer […]

Credits: Samsøe Samsøe Danish brand Samsøe Samsøe has launched a fully co-designed capsule collection with British creator and podcast host Madeline Argy, the next step in a partnership that began when Argy became the brand's first-ever ambassador in 2025. Where their earlier work together centred on campaigns, this collection marks Argy's debut as co-designer, her first credited role in shaping a fashion collection rather than fronting one. The capsule builds on the effortless styling […]

Spring 2026 Edition. Credits: CHIC Shanghai From 25 to 27 August 2026, CHIC Autumn once again brings the fashion industry together in Shanghai. With 738 exhibitors across 53,000 sqm of exhibition space and more than 60,000 trade visitors expected, the China International Fashion Fair provides a comprehensive view of a market in motion – from established industry leaders and emerging brands to new retail concepts, digital solutions and changing consumer trends. This year also marks a […]

In Pictures Mallet launches footwear and apparel collaboration with Detroit Dyer-Miller Credits: Mallet Mallet has launched a collaboration with London-based multidisciplinary artist Detroit Dyer-Miller, bringing together footwear and apparel under a single release on Thursday. The collection centers on two footwear silhouettes: the Detroit Loafer, named after the artist, and the Clayton Splat, an existing Mallet style reworked in a colorway that draws on Dyer-Miller's own phrase "I […]

Oxfam Manchester Superstore. Credits: Oxfam. The future of Oxfam’s store estate has been thrown into doubt as new reports suggest that the charity retail chain is reviewing its warehouse operations. According to sources for the Guardian, Oxfam is reviewing the operations of its warehouses in Batley, Bicester and Milton Keynes, and “cannot give guarantees” on the future of its stores amid a “difficult economic climate”.

Credits: Circular Textile Days Brands, retailers, policymakers, researchers and innovators will come together in Tilburg to address the realities of circularity during Circular Textile Days 2026. Circularity is not just a technical challenge. It's a human challenge, an economic challenge, a business challenge, and above all, a challenge no company can solve alone. That's why the textile industry comes together at Circular Textile Days. On September 30 and October 1, 2026, the sixth edition of […]

Alaïa FW26 - ready-to-wear Credits: Launchmetrics Munich/Kirchheim - Fashionistas are often seen in small checks this autumn and winter. Leopard and zebra prints might now be seen mainly back at the zoo. What previously worked well in the office is now also being worn outside of meetings. These are just three examples of fashion developments for this autumn and winter. They show that fashion does what fashion does: it changes. Here is what is really in, what is out, what is coming, what is […]

Credits: Created by FashionUnited with an AI tool Account manager is a common title across fashion sales and wholesale teams, but the day to day work behind it varies more than the job title suggests. A scan of current openings shows the role scaling by seniority and shifting shape depending on the type of account, the channel and the market it covers. Browse all current account manager openings on FashionUnited. The core of the role At its centre, an account manager is responsible for […]

JD Sports Meadowhall store Credits: JD Sports UK-based retail group JD Sports Fashion (JD Group) has revised its full-year profit guidance downward following a challenging second quarter. The group now anticipates profit before tax and adjusting items of between 700 million pounds and 800 million pounds (953 to 1,089 million dollars) for the fiscal year 2027, compared to the previously guided range of 750 million pounds to 850 million pounds.

Credits: ESW Every new way customers buy creates another opportunity for international growth. Ecommerce came first. Social commerce expanded it. Agentic commerce is beginning to do the same.   What doesn't change is everything behind the transaction: payment methods, pricing, duties, compliance, delivery and returns.  Many brands still expand market by market, adding new systems and processes as they grow. That becomes harder to sustain as commerce evolves.   Build once. Expand […]

Presentación del nuevo “hub” de Shein en Barcelona (España), el 12 de marzo de 2026. Credits: Shein. Global fast-fashion retailer Shein has announced its second annual back-to-school campus tour, targeting seven higher education institutions across the East Coast and Southeast region between August 19 and September 11. The experiential marketing initiative is designed to drive direct engagement during university Welcome Week events while expanding the company’s collegiate influencer […]

TJ Maxx store Credits: TJ Maxx via Facebook US off-price retailer The TJX Companies (TJX) has reported net sales of 15.18 billion dollars for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026, representing a 5 percent increase compared to the same period in the prior year. Consolidated comparable sales, or comp sales, grew 4 percent, exceeding company forecasts.

The Colombian delegation of garment manufacturers at the recently concluded Sourcing at Magic fair in Las Vegas. Credits: ProColombia Colombia’s textile and garment sector is a critical pillar of its industrial economy. Combining over a century of manufacturing heritage with modern technical capabilities, the country has carved out a distinct niche in value-added fashion and specialty apparel. Its strategic proximity to North America and favourable trade mechanisms make Colombia a key player […]

Sarah Jessica Parker, the face of the Arezzo campaign Credit: Azzas 2154 Last week, Brazilian holding company Azzas 2154 presented its results for the second quarter of 2026. Gross revenue fell by 7.1 percent to 3.4 billion reais (656.5 million dollars) compared to the second quarter of last year. This was “mainly impacted by a 13.6 percent drop in sell-in channels.” Gross profit, at 1.5 billion reais, saw a 5.9 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025.

Lane No. 3, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh, Dhaka Credits: Masba Molla, Unsplash Diplomats discuss tariffs and cross-border fluidity. Textile manufacturers, however, are watching how these barriers actually change their costs, market opportunities and production choices. By dispatching a delegation to Dhaka led by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), New Delhi is not just there to discuss market access for its neighbour. Behind the trade deficit between the two countries, a certain idea of […]

Credits: HVEG Group As summer draws to a close, we are already looking ahead to spring/summer 2027, where sunglasses trends are once again shifting towards distinctive silhouettes. With the return of shapes from the seventies and nineties, sunglasses define the feel of a look just as much as a bag or a belt. FashionUnited highlights six key sunglasses trends for 2027, as interpreted by accessories specialist HVEG Accessories Group. Oval silhouettes The oval frame is one of the key silhouettes […]

Superdry & Co. and Kappa logos. Credits: Superdry / Kappa. Superdry & Co has signed a multi-year co-branding agreement with Italian sportswear label Kappa, making it the first sportswear brand to join the British apparel label's expanding portfolio of partner labels.

The Wolford headquarters in Bregenz Credits: Wolford AG Wolford AG is making progress with its restructuring. In the first half of the current financial year, the Austrian lingerie and clothing provider's turnover of 31 million euros was below the previous year's figure of 33 million euros. However, the group made significant progress in its earnings.

Erin Magee at the 12th annual “Fashion Centered” event Credits: Dia Dipaspil / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP Erin Magee appears to be leaving Supreme after 22 years. She has worked for the New York streetwear and skate label since 2004, most recently as chief creative officer. “It has been the honour of my life to be a part of the World Famous Supreme Team. Thank you very much,” Magee wrote on Tuesday in a post on the social media platform Instagram. The post […]

Credits: Zalando x Samsøe Samsøe Online fashion platform Zalando has launched an exclusive unisex capsule collection with Danish brand Samsøe Samsøe, called 'Summer in the City'. The collection is designed for a flexible urban lifestyle and is available exclusively at Zalando across all its markets. Credits: Zalando x Samsøe Samsøe The capsule comprises 12 garments built for warm city days and evenings, combining Scandinavian tailoring with a street style aesthetic. The pieces […]

Credits: Burberry British luxury label Burberry has launched a campaign for its autumn 2026 collection, recreating the London commute as people return to the capital after the summer holidays. Titled 'Burberry heads back to the city', the campaign frames the daily journey to and from work as a ritual shared by millions of the city's residents. Credits: Burberry Set against the backdrop of central London, the campaign follows characters as they navigate rush-hour crowds and unpredictable […]

Reformation store image. Credits: Reformation. US womenswear label Reformation has opened its first UK store outside London, expanding its physical presence with a new location on Manchester’s King Street.

Astella store Credits: Astella website UK-based ethical jewellery brand Astella is approaching two million pounds in annual sales. Founder Sunny Pal is preparing to expand the business beyond its Birmingham base with a new store opening in Manchester.

Puma store in London Credits: Puma. Johan Adamsson, vice president of global sports marketing and sports licensing at Puma, is leaving the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods company. Adamsson is leaving the company at the end of the month for “personal reasons”, Puma announced. He has been with the sportswear provider for more than 25 years. “Johan has played an important role in building our sports marketing organisation during his career at Puma,” said Puma CEO Arthur Höld. “He […]

Punto de venta de artículos de Tom Ford Beauty. Credits: The Estée Lauder Companies. Washington - The Estée Lauder Co. Inc. (EL), a cosmetics company, on Wednesday reported that its net loss narrowed in the fourth quarter compared with the loss in the same period a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year 2027 adjusted operating margin outlook.

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 […]

PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani with Naomi Campbell in New York. Credits: Courtesy of PrettyLittleThing & BFA Photographer Darian DiCianno. Umar Kamani, founder of fast fashion e-tailer PrettyLittleThing, is preparing to launch a new consumer brand sitting at the intersection of fashion and wellness, yet little is currently known about the business. Kamani revealed the plans on LinkedIn, saying he is “building my next consumer brand” and is currently assembling a creative team […]

Credits: Adidas Yeezy 450 Resin design. Adidas, stock photo. JD Sports Fashion has begun selling Yeezy footwear in the US, marking the brand’s return to physical retail following the end of its partnership with Adidas and rapper Ye. The British sportswear retailer began offering selected Yeezy styles from August 13, with the range available online and at participating JD Sports stores across the US. The collection includes slip-ons for men and women and a women’s mule, priced between 44 […]

Antthony Mark Hankins, founder of Antthony Design Originals. Credits: Antthony Mark Hankins. A federal lawsuit brought by fashion brand Antthony Design Originals against QVC Group will move forward following the US shopping group’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Chanel Resort 27 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight According to the latest data published by Brand Finance, the cumulative value of the world's top 50 apparel brands has decreased by 4 percent to 350.9 billion dollars in 2026. This contraction occurs amidst a climate of macroeconomic uncertainty and a realignment of consumer expectations. Despite these challenges, the industry is showing resilience, driven by innovation, strategic alliances and an increased focus on the relevance of […]

Visual of Marks & Spencer's new flagship store on SouthGate, Bath. Credits: Marks & Spencer. British department store Marks & Spencer has said that it has become the first major UK grocer to publicly support the Retail Trust’s ‘Let’s Respect Retail’ campaign, striving for a mission to improve safety and wellbeing for its store colleagues.

Ecco flagship in Mumbai Credits: Ecco Ecco has promoted its CEO of the Americas, Neal Taylor, appointing him to the global management team. Adam Meek, former product chief at Dr. Martens, has also joined the Danish footwear company. Taylor has served as executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Ecco Global since August, as he announced on LinkedIn on Tuesday. He works on a hybrid basis from Salem, New Hampshire, from where he has led the Americas region as CEO since March of […]

Credits: courtesy of Harvey Nichols The website of British department store Harvey Nichols has shuttered following its acquisition by Frasers Group. The luxury retailer has warned customers that its online business will remain unavailable while it completes a period of transition under new ownership.

Manny Suero, Farfetch VP of private client, Americas. Credits: Farfetch. Luxury e-tailer Farfetch has appointed Manny Suero as its new vice president of private client, Americas, as part of efforts to strengthen relations with high-value customers across the region. Suero, who will oversee the expansion of Farfetch’s private client community across the US, Mexico, Brazil and Canada, brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury e-commerce and client relations to the role, most recently […]

Poundland, Pepco Credits: Pepco Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is reportedly exploring a potential sale of the UK discount retailer just over a year after acquiring the business.

Gap store on Oxford Street Credits: Gap. Gap Inc. is expanding its presence across the Nordic and Baltic markets through a new strategic partnership with Iconic Brands Nordic, as the US apparel group continues to grow its international footprint through local partners and omnichannel retail.

Natasha Skou Credits: Royal Danish Academy SS27 Fourteen graduates from the Royal Danish Academy’s Master of Arts program, Fashion, Clothing and Textiles – New Landscapes for Change, will present their thesis collections during Copenhagen Fashion Week this August. The runway presentation marks a key transition for the cohort as they move from academic study into the global fashion industry. The collections address themes of identity, belonging, uncertainty, and hope, framing fashion design […]

Credits: e-SCM When a company works with several hundred suppliers around the world, the real challenge is not placing the orders. The challenge is knowing their status at any given moment. Production in progress; potential delays; validated quality control; scheduled shipment; expected receipt: every piece of information counts. When this information is incomplete or arrives too late, the consequences quickly impact logistical planning, stock levels and customer service. For Rip Curl, an […]

Credits: Politecnico di Milano Twenty design students from the Politecnico di Milano have developed a capsule collection utilizing upcycled materials recovered from Volvo vehicles, culminating in a presentation scheduled for September 22 at Volvo Studio Milano during Milan Fashion Week. Launched in March in collaboration with print laboratory VerySeri Studio and creative group Collettivo AAA, the initiative titled "The Daily Crash" structured a multi-month project around direct material […]

Klarna Credits: Klarna Swedish digital finance network Klarna reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering positive net income and notable expansion across key operational metrics.

Credits: Image: Grailed x Arc'teryx For the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, Amer Sports has delivered results that significantly exceeded expectations and has once again raised its targets for 2026. Behind the 32 percent revenue growth, the group is benefiting primarily from a shift in mix, strong direct-to-consumer progression and spectacular expansion across Asia.

The pre-loved concept in the H&M store Berlin Mitte Garten. Credits: Hennes & Mauritz AB Background

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.

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, […]