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Credits: AI images generated by FashionUnited The ShopKind campaign has been relaunched to combat the significant rise in abuse and violence against retail workers across the UK. With retail crime at an unprecedented level, the initiative urges customers to treat staff with respect, emphasizing that aggression is unacceptable and increasingly prevalent. Leading trade bodies and unions, including the British Retail Consortium (BRC), USDAW, and the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), are […]

Credits: Rotate x DBU Copenhagen fashion brand Rotate has been appointed the official formalwear supplier for the Danish Women’s National Football Team (DBU), in a partnership running through to the end of 2026. The collaboration marks a first for the women’s team, covering formal and travel wear for tournaments and key appearances — beginning with the 2025 European Championship. The new collection includes light blue floral shirts, matching shorts, white statement tees, and Rotate’s […]

Mango invests in The Post Fiber, to incorporate recycled fibres into collections. Credits: Mango. Spanish fashion giant Mango has stepped in as the “first major brand” to invest in The Post Fiber. The start-up manages and recycles post-consumer textile waste to be used in the production of new fibres for the creation of garments. Made via Mango StartUp Studio, the brand’s start-up accelerator, the funding intends to contribute to Mango’s wider sustainability strategy, in which it has […]

Credits: Newbie Swedish lifestyle brand Newbie, part of the Kappahl Group, will open its tenth UK store at The Lexicon in Bracknell on Thursday 10 July at 12pm. The first 100 customers will receive goody bags and cinnamon buns to celebrate the launch. Credits: Newbie Known for its sustainable and nostalgic designs, Newbie offers clothing for babies, children (0–8 years), and women, using organic cotton and RWS-certified wool. The Bracknell store will feature the brand’s full […]

Lululemon store. Credits: Pexels Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp. accusing the wholesale retailer of infringing on its intellectual property (IP). According to the Canadian sportswear giant, Costco is selling knockoffs of six of its signature products, including its Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts and ABC pants. In the 49-page lawsuit, filed with a federal court in California and seen by multiple news outlets, some of the alleged dupes are being sold under Costco’s […]

Ready-to-Ship digital trade show Credits: Joor In a strategic move to align with the rapid demands of contemporary retail, fashion tech innovator Joor has unveiled "Ready-To-Ship Style," a new digital trade show. Launched today on Joor’s virtual marketplace, Passport, this event aims to connect retailers with immediate inventory from 145 premium brands, including Blumarine, Farm Rio, and C.P. Company. This initiative directly addresses the evolving retail landscape, characterized by shorter […]

A ship amongst skyscrapers: The Louis in Shanghai Credits: Louis Vuitton French luxury house Louis Vuitton has announced the opening of a new location in Shanghai. This location combines retail, Le Café Louis Vuitton and an exhibition on the history of Louis Vuitton. The building is shaped like a ship. It is intended as a contemporary homage to the origins of travel. This reflects Louis Vuitton's history as a maker of luggage for transatlantic voyages in the 19th century. It also recalls the […]

Credits: Pexels In a context where brand culture is built from both narrative and operational structure, the traditional model of collaboration between brands and agencies appears to be falling short. London-based investment firm The Equity Studio, specialising in beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands, joined forces with The Studio, a platform integrating creative and talent agencies in the UK, the US and continental Europe, to activate its investee companies in different markets. Creative […]

Foot Locker's new Birmingham store. Credits: Foot Locker. Footwear retailer Foot Locker has unveiled its largest store in the UK, where it has introduced its ‘Re-imagined’ store concept for the first time in the region. Located in Birmingham’s Bullring, the new flagship store comes with three permanent areas to create what the company says is an “immersive sneaker experience”. This includes a Sneaker Hub, offering a range of customisation and cleaning services; a tunnel area […]

Cruise RTW 2026. Credits: ZIMMERMANN ZIMMERMANN unveils its Cruise RTW 2026 collection, Twisted Romance — a playful tribute to pirate nostalgia and New Romantic flair, captured on location in Mykonos, Greece. “Cruise 26 is inspired by nostalgic pirate adventures and the flamboyance of the New Romantics. A treasure trove of nostalgia is given fresh interpretation through fluid fabrics, dynamic shapes and illustrative prints to capture a carefree mood. We played a lot with contrast — […]

Lancaster, UK. Credits: Unsplash. Soaring temperatures helped boost footfall across all UK retail destinations during the week from June 22 to 28. Throughout the country, footfall was up 1.5 percent compared to the week prior, largely driven by a 3 percent increase in shopping centre activity, according to MRI Software. This was followed by a 1.7 percent uptick in footfall at retail parks, which came ahead of a more marginal increase of 0.6 percent at high streets. While the beginning of the […]

Bravissimo lingerie campaign Credits: Bravissimo Lingerie brand Bravissimo has temporarily paused its online and over the phone orders after experiencing a warehouse fire. In a statement on its Instagram page, the label said that whilst the fire was “extinguished quickly, the impact is very complex”. The company continued: “Most importantly our teams are all safe, however we do now need to re-establish our warehouse and our order processing operation which will take a little time. […]

The Shift menswear trade show logo projected at the entrance to the hall. Credits: FashionUnited/Caitlyn Terra Where a few years ago there were warnings about the casualisation of menswear, now a picture of refinement has come to the fore. Tracksuits were at the height of popularity during the pandemic, but men now also want to present themselves in a slicker light. At the Dutch menswear trade show Shift, it brands were seemingly drawing closer together and focusing on the ‘smart’ style. […]

Tom Athron, new chair of Walpole. Credits: Walpole. Luxury trade association Walpole has named Tom Athron as its new chair, a role he will take up from July 1. Athron, who currently serves as chief executive of Fortnum & Mason, will succeed Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, who is stepping down after finishing the maximum tenure of nine years. Ward will continue on in the newly created advisory role of president Emeritus. In a statement, Athron said of his appointment: “It is […]

Asda's new George concept store. Credits: Asda. Supermarket giant Asda wishes to take over Primark in the realm of fashion retail, with its clothing division now said to be leading its ongoing turnaround plan. Speaking to The Telegraph, Liz Evans, the managing director of Asda’s clothing brand George, said the company’s “long-term goal” was to challenge budget retailer Primark's leading position in terms of volume. Asda currently sits behind Next at third place in this respect, yet […]

Valentino autumn/winter 2025, Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini was reportedly leaving the company. According to The Platform, the executive was on leave and is to now exit the company "to take time for himself". The company confirmed to MFF that "Venturini was temporarily absent and on leave for health reasons". Valentino’s revenue was relatively stable compared to the previous year, totalling 1.31 billion euros in 2024, down 2 percent at […]

Skechers store in Gent Credits: Skechers Footwear brand Skechers has received antitrust clearance from the US’ Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its privatisation deal with 3G Capital. The global investment firm announced its proposed 9.4 billion dollar takeover of Skechers in early May, at which time it had already secured approval for the transaction by the brand’s board of directors. While the transaction is now anticipated to close in the third quarter of the year, it could face […]

Laura Toledano Khelif, general manager for Western Europe at Zalando Credits: © Zalando SE / Daniel Hofe Paris-based Laura Toledano Khelif was appointed as the new general manager for Western Europe at Zalando. In her new role, she will oversee the Benelux markets, in addition to her existing responsibilities for France, the UK and Ireland. Khelif announced her appointment via LinkedIn. "As general manager for Western Europe, I look forward to developing and leading local strategies for all […]

IN PICTURES Hermès Spring Summer 2026, Menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris – Faced with the sweltering heat in Europe, French fashion house Hermès proposed a lightweight style for men spending summer in the city on Saturday; trousers were favoured over shorts, with clever designs to combat the heat. Trousers and a jacket made of finely braided leather strips, reminiscent of a summer chair, were a particular highlight in this refreshing spring/summer 2026 show, held at […]

Bridal couture, Paris Credits: Edouard Richard The organisers of next month’s Shanghai Bridal Fashion Showroom are leaning on breadth, price segmentation and a dose of soft power to keep China at the centre of the global bridal trade. The fair, which runs 16-18 July at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, will bring more than 200 labels from 14 countries and regions and preview some 2,000 products, according to Shanghai International Exhibition Management. Domestic names such as […]

Prada Men's SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Prada has come under criticism in India after unveiling a sandal design during Milan Fashion Week that closely resembles the traditional Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted leather slipper with origins in 12th-century Maharashtra. Images of the braided leather footwear sparked backlash from Indian artisans and lawmakers, who accused the brand of failing to credit the cultural heritage behind the design, reported Reuters. The Indian Express […]

Clarks storefront Credits: Clarks C&J Clark Limited, the parent company of the iconic footwear brand Clarks, navigated a challenging and transitional year in 2024, marked by leadership changes and a complex global economic environment. The company reported a statutory turnover of 901.3 million pounds, a 9.4 percent decrease from the previous year, and a loss after tax of 39.3 million pounds. Despite these financial setbacks, the company initiated a comprehensive strategic overhaul aimed at […]

Illustrative image of an auction Credits: Sora Shimazaki / Pexels Paris – Karl Lagerfeld's country house on the outskirts of Paris was auctioned on July 1, 2024, the notary in charge of the sale reported. The 600 square metre, fully renovated, 19th-century house is situated in Louveciennes, about 12 miles southwest of Paris. 'Villa Louveciennes' was purchased by the designer in 2010 and kept until his death in 2019, Arno Felber of the Arias notary's office told AFP. Closed for four years, […]

Willy Chavarria Spring Summer 2026, Menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. San Salvador – Salvadoran president, Nayib Bukele, criticised Paris Fashion Week on Sunday for "glorifying criminals", following a show which depicted, as a protest, prisoners held in El Salvador’s maximum-security mega-prison. Mexican-born, US designer Willy Chavarria presented a show in Paris on Friday in which several tattooed men knelt, wearing white T-shirts and shorts. This posture and attire are […]

Sparxell signature blue colour Credits: Sparxell Cambridge-based start-up Sparxell will next month begin selling what it claims is the world’s first commercially available, plant-derived structural colour ink for textiles. The launch, produced in partnership with manufacturing specialist Positive Materials, offers fashion brands a dye-free alternative that promises sharp reductions in water, energy and chemical inputs. The initial release, Sparxell’s signature blue, will be offered in […]

Credits: Shein. Fast fashion giant Shein is believed to be planning to confidentially file a draft prospectus for a Hong Kong IPO. This is according to three sources for Reuters, one of which said the filing could be submitted as soon as this week. Two sources said that, if approved, Shein’s intention to file confidentially would be a waiver of one of the main listing rules in Hong Kong, and could represent the largest in the city this year. Documents related to Shein’s IPO would remain […]

Credits: Bestseller Group The chief executive officer of Only, Finn Poulsen, has stepped down from the helm of the Danish womenswear brand. Effective August 1, Søren Hedensted will take over as brand director, Only announced on Friday on the career network, LinkedIn. He will be supported by deputy director, Heidi Langager. Hedensted has worked for Only for more than seven years, most recently as director of e-commerce. His deputy is a true Only veteran with more than 22 years at the company. […]

Credits: HOKA HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands, proudly announced its latest collaboration with Studio Proba, the vibrant multidisciplinary design studio led by artist Alex Proba. This collaboration brought art into motion, reimagining a selection of HOKA's iconic silhouettes through StudioPROBA's joyful, sculptural lens. Proba, known for her vivid exploration of colour, pattern and sensory emotions, applied her joyful aesthetic to everything from murals and sculptures to textiles, […]

Dior Men's SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Jonathan Anderson walked on to the Dior stage on Friday with the hardest brief in luxury fashion: reignite a 9.5 billion euro powerhouse whose growth has begun to slow and whose identity, at least on the men’s side, has drifted since the Hedi Slimane era. The 40-year-old Northern Irishman is hardly a novice. LVMH took a minority stake in his JW Anderson label in 2013 and, in the same breath, installed him at Loewe, where he built the […]

NN.07 London store. Credits: NN.07. Interview 2024 was a big year for NN.07. The Danish brand celebrated record financial results, expansion in global markets and increased demand elsewhere. Now, half way into 2025, its team is continuing to grow with intention, taking a thought-out approach as to where they will take their next step. “The primary thing is that we stay true to our long-term strategy; focus on product, select market expansion and strong partnerships,” Anders Rahr, […]

Credits: New Look. A new report has emerged suggesting British retail giant New Look could soon be up for sale. According to Sky News, the clothing retailer’s owners, Alcentra and Brait, alongside New Look’s management, are reviewing options with advisors that could lead to the auctioning off of the business. The media outlet said that New Look is looking into hiring investment bankers to carry out a strategic review that could take place over the next 12 months. It is expected that, […]

A Nike store Credits: Nike Inc. The US stock market reacted positively to Nike, which also gave the shares of the two German competitors Adidas and Puma a boost on Friday. Nike’s shares rose by almost 10 percent in pre-market trading in the US. In regular trading, this would mean the highest level in more than three months. Adidas’ shares rose by 3.8 percent to 199.40 euros, putting Adidas in the top position in the DAX. This was after the shares had fallen to their lowest level since […]

In the near future, virtual AI-based workers with specific roles could be ‘incorporated’ into the company. Credits: FashionUnited, image generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to more than double by 2028, reaching 632 billion dollars, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide. Additionally, as Jorge Amar, senior partner at McKinsey, highlights in a report, "we […]

Renewcell. Credits: via Renewcell H&M Group has struck up a multi-year sourcing agreement with material manufacturer Circulose. The Swedish fashion giant has agreed to replace a “substantial share” of its virgin viscose used throughout its portfolio with Circulose’s own man-made fibres. The deal contributes to H&M’s wider mission of ensuring that 100 percent of its materials are recycled or sustainably sourced by 2030, the group’s head of resource use and circularity, Cecilia […]

President Donald J. Trump presenting the new United States tariff policy on April 2, 2025, at the White House, Washington, D.C. Credits: The White House. In the trade dispute with the EU, the US submitted a new offer. The European Commission confirmed on Thursday that it had received a relevant US document. It was being reviewed, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday night after an EU summit. "We are ready for an agreement. At the same time, we are preparing for the […]

Lacoste taps former Rémy Martin head as CEO. Credits: Lacoste. French label Lacoste has named Éric Vallat as its new chief executive officer. Vallat, who succeeds Thierry Guibert, will step into his new role from September 1. He will join the company from the Rémy Cointreau Group, where is currently wrapping up as chief executive officer. Prior to this, he had held the same position at Rémy Martin and had overseen the Fashion & Accessories division of Richemont Group. Such roles made […]

Davide Zara moves from Zegna to the family business Credits: Barena Venezia Italian brand Barena Venezia appointed Davide Zara, son of founder Sandro Zara, to the management board, ushering in a new chapter for the family business. A possible highlight could be the opening of the brand’s first flagship store. Zara had already been working at the company as chief commercial officer (CCO) since the beginning of the year, Barena Venezia announced. Prior to that, he gained more than 14 years of […]

Cat Footwear autumn/winter 2024 campaign Credits: Cat Footwear UK-based footwear distributor Gardiners Group has acquired Dubois, a European firm known to distribute brands like Sebago, CAT Footwear, Dickies and Gant. The takeover, for which financial terms were not disclosed, reflects Gardiners’ ambitions to accelerate global growth by increasing its presence in Europe. For Dubois, meanwhile, the Brussels-based company will expand its brand portfolio to include Timberland Pro, Amblers […]

FashionUnited Credits: FashionUnited ai FashionUnited is set to significantly expand its global footprint, adding 60 countries to its platform in the coming months. By the end of this year, this expansion will enable over 80% of fashion professionals worldwide to access industry news, job vacancies, and essential data in their own country and language. This significant expansion is the result of over 25 years of online experience and the latest breakthroughs in in-house developed technology […]

Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2026, Menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - On Thursday, during Paris Fashion Week, Belgian designer Julian Klausner presented his first menswear show for Dries Van Noten, a dazzling SS26 collection, boldly revisiting menswear classics. Meanwhile, Spanish brand CamperLab, the experimental offshoot of Spanish footwear brand Camper, made its debut at the Parisian event with a simple showcase of its streetwear. "I really wanted to keep in mind these […]

Vera Wang at the finale of her brand's AW20 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight WHP Global has signed a new licensing deal for Vera Wang that will see the launch of an “advanced contemporary” ready-to-wear line across the UK and Europe. The New York-based brand management firm has struck up the deal with the Batra Group, which has just launched its new luxury division. The agreement, initially reported on by WWD, marks the first major licensing deal since WHP acquired Vera Wang […]

Campbell SS25. Credits: Campbell The Dutch menswear brand Campbell is taking a new step in its international expansion by officially entering the Irish market. To support this development, Jonathan Eakin has been appointed as the exclusive representative for Ireland. He will begin immediately with the pre-sales of the Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Mission Campbell’s mission is clear: to create a clothing experience that not only does justice to this defining stage of life but elevates it. […]

Maison Mihara Yasuhiro AW25 Menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - Dior is set to present its new artistic director, Jonathan Anderson, at Paris Fashion Week Men’s this Friday. Anderson, the designer who radically changed the century-old Spanish firm Loewe, now has the responsibility of doing the same with all of the French brand's collection lines. Since Christian Dior founded the powerful brand in 1947, it had not had the same artistic director for the men's, women's and […]

Perfect Moment x BWT Alpine Formula One Team Credits: Perfect Moment Luxury skiwear brand Perfect Moment has announced its intention to sell shares of its common stock in a proposed public offering. The company is looking to offer up 10 million shares at a price of 30 cents per share, resulting in potential gross proceeds of 3 million dollars. ThinkEquity is serving as sole book-running manager for the offering, which is expected to close June 30, 2025, subject to customary closing […]

AI-powered fashion agent Gensmo secures 60 million dollars in funding. Credits: Gensmo. Just months after its launch in December 2024, AI-powered fashion agent Gensmo has closed on a seed funding round amounting to over 60 million dollars. The financing “signals that investors deeply believe in the company’s mission to bring real AI innovation to the fashion e-commerce world”, Gensmo said in a release. The US-based company, which operates from offices in New York, Los Angeles, the Bay […]

‘That Dress’, Versace. Credits: © Penelope’s . One of the most iconic dresses of 20th-century fashion, a version of the legendary black Versace dress – worn by British actress Elizabeth Hurley, alongside Hugh Grant, at the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994 – was auctioned for 12,090 euros by the auction house Penelope’s. Story of "That Dress" Symbolising the power of viral images before the digital age and embodying the confident and sexualised femininity of the […]

Roberto Cavalli store in Las Vegas Credits: Roberto Cavalli Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli has said it is “exploring strategic partnerships” as it looks towards “the best path for growth”. The news comes amid ongoing turnaround efforts at the brand, which is currently under the ownership of Emirati businessman Hussain Sajwani. The statement, initially issued to and published by Reuters, read: “Cavalli is working to find the best avenue of growth, which includes exploring […]

Dover Street Market in Paris. Credits: Dover Street Little Market Dover Street Market, the fashion concept store co-created by Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, launched its own in-house brand, DSM Brand. The company presented its first collection during Paris Men’s Fashion Week, taking place from June 28 to July 1. "This is a new stage in DSM’s evolution: creating its own brand, both for its image and for its business," stated Dover Street Market’s press release. The project: […]

Credits: Jessica Gow / TT NEWS AGENCY / TT News Agency via AFP The Seoul city government has asked online retail giants Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of certain children's products over safety concerns, saying Friday that some goods far exceeded local limits for hazardous substances. Chinese e-commerce titans like Shein, Temu and AliExpress have seen a surge in global popularity in recent years, drawing in consumers with a wide range of trendy, ultra-low-cost fashion and accessories -- […]

Nike store in Barcelona, Spain Credits: Nike Inc. Nike announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year, which concluded on May 31, 2025. The athletic footwear and apparel giant reported full-year revenues of 46.3 billion dollars, marking a 10 percent decrease on a reported basis. The fourth quarter similarly saw a downturn, with revenues reaching 11.1 billion dollars, down 12 percent. "While our financial results are in-line with our expectations, they are not where we […]

Anna Wintour au Grand Dîner du Louvre Credits: Pierrick Rocher/BFA.com Anna Wintour is stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue, a role she has held since 1988. The announcement was made during a staff meeting on Tuesday. Wintour will remain Global Editorial Director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast. The decision is part of Condé Nast’s ongoing global restructuring, which includes appointing regional editorial leads. A search is now underway to name a new […]

TikTok's parent company, Bytedance Credits: Bytedance TikTok Shop joined the network of Neteven, the e-commerce platform by technology company Lectra. Neteven already collaborates with major online marketplaces such as Amazon, Asos, Decathlon, and Zalando. Thanks to this new partnership with TikTok, a subsidiary of tech giant ByteDance, fashion brands can now sell their collections through one of the most popular social media channels, Lectra announced in a press release. Neteven offers […]

Westminster University MA Menswear Credits: UKFT Graduates of the University of Westminster's MA Menswear course showcased their collections on June 25, 2025, during Milan's official men's fashion week, Milano Collezioni Uomo. The event, held at the 247 Showroom, was supported by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) and facilitated by the British Consulate in Milan. Eighteen designers presented the culmination of their two-year postgraduate study to an international audience of press, […]

In Pictures ‘Balenciaga by Demna’ Credits: F. Julienne The ‘Balenciaga by Demna’ exhibition was held at Kering. Open until July 9, 2025, it traced Gvasalia’s journey as creative director of Balenciaga, from 2015 to 2025. The cross-shaped installation had a religious feel. It began with a photocopy of the first email exchange between Balenciaga and Gvasalia, in which the brand stated it was not interested in his services. Ironically, ‘Balenciaga by Demna’ showed how the […]

Aurélien opens pop-up store at Selfridges London. Credits: Aurélien Quiet luxury label Aurélien, known for its philosophy of Smart Luxury, continues its international retail rollout with the opening of a dedicated pop-up space at Selfridges in London. Located in the iconic Oxford Street flagship, the store is open through August 2025, bringing Aurélien’s Mediterranean elegance to one of the world’s most prestigious shopping destinations. This new London location joins a growing list of […]

In Pictures Wales Bonner SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight British brand Wales Bonner celebrated its 10-year anniversary by unveiling a series of collaborations at its Paris Fashion Week Men’s show for the spring/summer 2026 season. The collection, ‘Jewel’, drew inspiration from 1930’s evening wear and British sartorial traditions, evidenced in what were described as “timeworn and treasured pieces”. Among the collaborations that made up much of the line was that of a […]

Credits: Neo.Fashion. Berlin is buzzing. Creativity fills the air. Berlin Fashion Week is coming – and with it, Neo.Fashion. 2025. Centrally located in the capital's heart, at Atrium Tower on Potsdamer Platz, Germany’s largest platform for emerging design talent will showcase its vision on July 2 and 3. Under the title "Neo.Fashion. presented by Potsdamer Platz," the stage is set for the fashion of tomorrow. Two days, over 100 emerging talents, 12 universities, and one goal: to shape the […]

Sotheby’s to auction of Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag. Credits: Sotheby's. Auction house Sotheby’s is putting Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag up for sale as part of its first ‘Fashion Icons’ lot. The bag, typically known to be “The Original Birkin”, is a black leather prototype featuring design elements “that set it apart from every Birkin that followed”, Sotheby’s said, including a stamp with the initials J.B. on the front flap. The bag was […]

ANALYSIS File image. Mediterranean Muses, Mango NFT. Credits: Mango. The Provincial Court of Barcelona issued an unprecedented ruling in the Spanish legal landscape, condemning the fashion group Mango (Punto Fa, S.L.) for the unauthorised exploitation of works of art in digital format. The ruling, issued by Section 15, specialising in commercial matters, established for the first time in Spain the infringement of copyright in the context of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual […]

Credits: Above (from left): New Designers’ alumni – Ikuko Iwamoto, Benjamin Hubert, Jo Barnard, Hannah Martin, Elliot Brook, Margo Selby, Darren Appiagyei and Peter Ting (Photo: Mark Cocksedge) New Designers is proud to unveil a special anniversary campaign celebrating four decades of championing emerging creative talent, as it returns to London’s Business Design Centre for the 40th time – from 2 – 5 July (Week 1) and 9 – 12 July (Week 2) 2025. Tickets are available now. At the […]

Marks & Spencer to open new, larger store in Merry Hill. Credits: Merry Hill. Department store giant Marks & Spencer has tapped Merry Hill in the West Midlands as the location to unveil its latest store concept. It will be the first location of the retailer to offer a newly designed standalone café. The 93,000 square foot store, due to open late 2025, will also house a full fashion collection across womenswear, kidswear and menswear, as well as larger home and beauty departments and […]

The Volte co-founders. Credits: The Volte. The Volte, an Australian peer-to-peer rental marketplace, has entered the UK market for the first time as part of an ongoing international expansion. In a release, co-founder and chief executive officer, Bernadette Olivier, said venturing into the UK marked a “significant milestone” for the company. She added: “Our proof of concept with our thriving marketplace, technology and brand partners in Australia give us the insight and drive as we […]

IN IMAGES Egonlab SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Luxury label Egonlab presented its spring/summer 2026 collection on Wednesday as part of the FHCM programme, the official Paris Fashion Week schedule. Thirty-four silhouettes charmingly evoked Brittany's rich sartorial history, reflecting extensive research into the region's archives. Needle lace and porcelain shirts 'Rooted in Breton heritage, the collection blends coastal tradition with urban elegance', read Egonlab's show […]

TaylorMade golf ball. Credits: TaylorMade. Two Korean investors are battling over the ownership of golf apparel brand TaylorMade. South Korean fashion company F&F Co. Ltd. has accused private equity firm Centroid of “unilaterally” initiating a sale of the US brand “without obtaining F&F’s prior consent”. The move is “prompting serious concerns”, F&F said in a statement, with the company making it known that it intends to “take all available legal and contractual […]

Rick Owens. Spring/Summer 2024, Ready-to-Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris – From Saturday, the Palais Galliera in Paris will shed light on the dark and gothic universe of American designer Rick Owens. This is the first French retrospective of this unique and avant-garde creator, a symbol of underground fashion. Also, for the first time, the Parisian fashion museum held an exhibition in daylight, which is not usually kind to delicate garments, revealed the exhibition's curator, […]

Christian Louboutin celebrated its Sartorial line at Hôtel de Crillon. Credits: Christian Louboutin During Paris Men’s Fashion Week this June, Christian Louboutin unveiled its Sartorial line with an immersive, multi-room presentation and cocktail held within the storied salons of the Hôtel de Crillon. Blending heritage and innovation, the experience brought the Maison’s craftsmanship to life through live demonstrations, choreographed movement, and bespoke scenography. In the Salon des […]

Credits: Acne Studios A continuing study of masculinity, in all its spectrum. Sharp gestures of sportswear meet the nostalgic and the academic, as if garments have been passed through generations. Favouring eclecticism over perfection, the SS26 menswear collection proposes an intuitive way of dressing, spontaneous and unbothered. Imagining this season’s protagonist at college, swiftly slipping into his clothes or riding on his scooter. The mood is casual, unstudied – an onwards shift from […]

Egonlab. Spring/Summer 2026, Menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris – Exaggerated shirt points, jackets transforming into hoods, and lace headdresses: the creators of French brand Egonlab reinterpreted Breton artisanal heritage on Wednesday at their spring/summer 2026 menswear show during Paris Fashion Week. The design duo, Florentin Glémarec and Kévin Nompeix, presented a unisex show, with impeccably cut suits and turned-up cuffs for both men and women, complete denim […]

Credits: NBDC In a world where fashion often moves at rapid speed, it’s sometimes the smallest items that leave the biggest impression. For Berlin-based label NBDC – short for No Bad Days Club – that item is the humble sock, occasionally complemented by limited drops like caps and T-shirts. What began in 2022 in a former student apartment, with handmade embroideries and a simple stitching machine, has grown into a brand that’s rewriting the rules of what socks can be: a vehicle for […]

Claire's Paris flagship storefront. Credits: Claire's. Jewellery retailer Claire’s is believed to be seeking a potential buyer for either part or all of the company as impact from US tariffs takes hold. The retailer has reportedly appointed bankers at Houlihan Lokey Inc. to oversee the process, unnamed sources for Bloomberg have stated. According to the media outlet, a sale could include Claire’s store networks in North America and Europe. In a pitch sent to potential buyers and seen by […]

Bachelor's degree fashion show 2025 Credits: IFM Interview The only school to feature in the Paris Fashion Week calendar, the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) opened the SS26 season with a fashion show by 30 of its 70 enrolled in Arts and Fashion Design bachelor's degree students. FashionUnited spoke to Xavier Romatet, director of the school, about IFM’s pedagogical priorities. What are IFM’s pedagogical teaching priorities? ‘When students arrive, the first thing we tell them is that […]

Primark store in Spain. Credits: Primark. Budget retailer Primark is preparing to cut approximately 150 jobs across locations in Ireland, the UK and the US. Around 100 of these redundancies are expected to roll out at the company’s international headquarters in Dublin, reflecting 7 percent of its 1,500 strong workforce in the city. The proposed job cuts are said to be in the People & Culture, Finance and Procurement departments and reflect Primark’s intention to appoint a third-party […]

In pictures Gymshark's first European store in Amsterdam. Credits: Sam Kane British sportswear brand Gymshark opened a new store at Kalverstraat 178 in Amsterdam on June 21, 2025. The three-storey store boasts a total area of over 1,000 square metres. This marks the UK brand's first permanent brick-and-mortar location in continental Europe. Head of communications at Gymshark, Sam Kane, enthusiastically reflected on the opening on LinkedIn: “The store looked fantastic, from the large […]

An H&M store in Stockholm. Credits: H&M Group Swedish fashion group H&M saw higher freight costs, unfavourable exchange rates and increased markdowns impact its first half (H1) of the 2025 financial year (FY25), resulting in decreased operating profit and profit after tax. In a financial update, H&M Group reported an operating profit of seven billion Swedish krona. This represents a decrease of over two billion Swedish krona compared to the previous financial year. Profit after […]

Ulta Beauty store in Cape Town Plaza Credits: Facebook Ulta Beauty, Inc. announced a change in its executive leadership, naming Chris Lialios, the company’s senior vice president – controller, as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately. Lialios steps into this role following the departure of Paula Oyibo. The beauty retailer has initiated an external search for a permanent successor, enlisting the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Lialios brings extensive […]

Celine Credits: Courtesy of LVMH Celine has appointed Robert Holden as president of its North American division, as the brand prepares for a new chapter under incoming artistic director Michael Rider. The appointment was reported by WWD, signaling a key leadership change as Celine embarks on its next creative phase. Holden, who currently oversees Miu Miu in the Americas, brings a deep understanding of both luxury retail and youthful experimentation, qualities that will be crucial as Celine […]

Selfridges Oxford street Credits: Andrew Meredith Luxury retailer Selfridges is preparing to enter the private members club market. Westminster Council has granted the department store group permission to transform part of its Oxford Street flagship into an exclusive space for select clientele, fusing retail tradition with modern demands for ‘experiential’ shopping. The approved plans, passed unanimously at a Westminster Council meeting this week, will see the store’s fourth-floor staff […]

Kısmet by Milka Credits: Courtesy Kismet by Milka At a time when the global jewellery market is saturated with maximalism and retro reinvention, a Turkish brand is offering something altogether different, grit with grace. Kısmet by Milka, the Istanbul-based fine jewellery house known for threading symbolism into delicate craft, has unveiled its newest offering, The Fearless Collection, a bold tribute to risk-takers, rule-breakers, and the quiet warriors of everyday life. In a market where […]

Stella McCartney Credits: Photo Credits: British designer Stella McCartney. Wikimedia Commons, stock photo licensed under Creative Commons. English fashion designer and sustainability advocate Stella McCartney CBE is one of the main backers of a new cultural platform, The Nat, created to protect nature. Bringing together an expanding network of driven individuals and organizations dedicated to environmental protection and restoration, its core mission focuses on mobilizing the private […]

Mango partners with Circulose Credits: Unsplash The European textile industry, long burdened by fragmented regulation, inefficient waste management, and an uneasy relationship with sustainability, is being pulled into a new chapter. The catalyst? Circula-TEX, an EU-funded innovation programme that seeks to stitch together the continent’s disjointed approach to textile waste. Coordinated by RINA Consulting and supported by Horizon Europe funding, Circula-TEX convenes 19 partners across nine […]

69% of US consumers still willing to give up data for a better retail experience Credits: Unsplash Following recent data breaches at Adidas, Dior, and The North Face, consumers are trusting fashion brands less and less when it comes to their personal details. However, a new study, The Trust in CX, by Press Ganey Forsta, has found that the large majority of US consumers are still open and willing to share their data if it would offer them a better, more personalized retail experience. Coined […]

Credits: ZENGGI ZENGGI's consistent signature is a quiet force reminiscent of nature. Each season flows seamlessly into the next, everything renews, adapting to the elements of the times, but always remaining its authentic self. Timeless yet completely in the now, intelligent, and outspoken, ZENGGI balances the enduring qualities of masculine elements with the refined strengths of the feminine. ZENGGI's Spring Summer 2026 collection shows that gentleness is a strength and that innovative […]

Saucony in London Credits: Saucony In pictures US footwear brand Saucony has opened its first flagship store in the UK. The new store is located at 4 James Street in London and officially opened on June 21, as announced by the Wolverine World Wide Inc. subsidiary on Wednesday. The London location is intended to be more than just a retail space: with an integrated café, rooms for community events, and 100 lockers for running groups, the store sees itself as a meeting place for the local […]

Credits: Bananen Museum for UNIQLO and Amsterdam Fashion Academy In celebration of Amsterdam’s 750 th anniversary, UNIQLO Netherlands and the Amsterdam Fashion Academy have teamed up once again. The project challenged the first-year Bachelor’s with Honours Fashion Design students to upcycle UNIQLO stock inspired by 750 years of creativity, culture and innovation in Amsterdam. Four winning groups have been selected by the expert jury of UNIQLO Netherlands and Atelier Reservé to showcase […]

Credits: Resort '26 Trend: Structured Jackets and Coats Resort, a.k.a. Cruise or Pre-Spring, is considered an inter-season collection, usually dropping in-store around November or December, and continuing through to February or March. For this reason, brands must offer a wide variety of styles suitable for a transitional wardrobe. For Resort ‘26, designers favored structured jackets and coats in fabrics like wool gabardine and denim. This silhouette provides layering versatility for […]

Making of the couture dress coloured with Sparxell technology. Credits: Patrick McDowell Sustainable luxury brand Patrick McDowell has announced a new collaboration with colour platform Sparxell to create a printed couture gown and a commercially available shirt dress, thus integrating Sparxell’s innovative colourants for the first time into fashion. Sparxell was founded by University of Cambridge scientists Benjamin Droguet and professor Silvia Vignolini. It creates high-performance, […]

Credits: HEYANNO For Spring/Summer 2026, Heyanno returns with a collection that reads like a desert-born ballad, untamed, poetic, and deeply personal. Drawing inspiration from the spirit of the bohemian muse, this season invites the wearer to rediscover freedom as a state of being. Think nostalgic retro, second-hand vibes, weather-worn linens, sun-faded tailoring, and denim softened by time, silhouettes that wander across terrain. Each piece echoes the rhythm of a soul that resists convention […]

Credits: MOS MOSH For Spring/Summer 2026, MOS MOSH draws inspiration from the enchanting “Mille et une Orchidées” exhibition in Paris, unveiling a collection rooted in botanical beauty and timeless tailoring. La Belle Botanique is a celebration of the orchid, nature’s most delicate and detailed flower, brought to life through hand-painted prints, soft gradients, and light, vibrant tones. The palette unfolds like a slow sunrise, from watery blues and pastel rose to a bold touch of spicy […]

Setchu SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight How much change is too much change? It is a question that hung over Milan Men’s Fashion Week. At the end of a mere three day calendar, with once milan-loyal heavy-weight brands missing, the cities offerings not only felt sparse but subdued. Much of the turbulence is not Milan’s fault, per se. The past year has brought relentless transformation across the fashion industry, changes that have disproportionately affected some of the city’s usual […]

Interview Sarah Ajayi, Manchester Met wins GFW Gold Award 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) has been showcasing BA degree design talent for more than 30 years and kickstarting the careers of many successful designers, including Christopher Bailey, the winner of the first-ever Gold Award, Stella McCartney, Giles Deacon, Matthew Williamson and Julien MacDonald. At this year’s GFW, Sarah Ajayi from Manchester Metropolitan University was a double winner, […]

Dunhill SS26 collection at Milan Men's Fashion Week Credits: Dunhill Milan Men’s Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, which took place from June 20 to 24, was “less about trends and more about lifestyle,” according to Simon Longland, fashion buying director at Harrods. “With several key players absent from the official schedule, this edition of Milan Men’s Fashion Week relied heavily on presentations,” said Longland to FashionUnited over e-mail. “But what emerged was a renewed focus […]

A Freitag x Pool pop-up shop in Berlin. Credits: Photo: Christina Raue Swiss bag brand Freitag took a step towards a circular business model with the launch of its rental service, Freitag Rent. The brand announced this in a press release. Freitag joins brands such as Decathlon, Bever, H&M, Urban Outfitters and Nike, which previously launched similar rental services. Peter Hollenstein, project manager at Freitag Rent, said: “We want to encourage sharing instead of owning, so we are […]

Credits: Bleckmann Hans Robben (Program Manager The Renewal Workshop at Bleckmann) An effective returns process is essential for successful brands and an important aspect of ensuring a positive customer experience. However, there is also a significant potential for waste in the returns process, impacting both brand profitability and the environmental impact of the fashion industry. So, how is the industry tackling this issue? Read on to explore the innovative ways in which companies in the […]

Montblanc debut fashion capsule collection Credits: Montblanc by Delfina Seefeld In Pictures Hamburg-based Montblanc, known for its craftsmanship across pens, watches, and leather goods, debuted its first-ever fashion capsule during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. The leather fashion collection was unveiled at Montblanc’s first-ever fashion presentation in Milan, alongside the brand’s second campaign with American filmmaker Wes Anderson, featuring a short film starring Rupert Friend, Michael […]

Benetton headquarters Credits: Benetton Yesterday, in Treviso, the shareholders' meeting of Edizione (the holding company of the Italian brand Benetton), chaired by Alessandro Benetton, approved the 2024 financial results. These showed consolidated revenues increasing to 10.1 billion euros (from 9.5 billion euros in 2023) and a net asset value of 13.2 billion euros (from 11.7 billion euros in 2023). The group's employees also increased, rising to over 100,000 in the last three years (from […]

Cocora at the second edition of Ibiza Swim Week. In the centre, Nía Vásquez in a black dress. Credits: David Reinoso. Last Friday, Ibiza hosted the second edition of Ibiza Swim Week, an event that continues to carve out its place in the international swimwear fashion calendar. The initiative, which is steadily gaining momentum, is spearheaded by Nía Vásquez, founder of Ibiza-based premium bikini label Cocora Shop. This year, the number of participating brands doubled compared to its […]

In Pictures Roberto Cavalli Skims collection campaign Credits: Roberto Cavalli / Skims shot by Nadia Lee Cohen Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli has unveiled a limited-edition swim collaboration with American bodywear brand Skims. Launching on June 27, the Roberto Cavalli Skims collection infuses the vibrant colours and exotic prints of the renowned Italian fashion house with Skims’ signature swimwear, chiffon cover-ups and accessories inspired by the spirit of the “Euro […]

Julian Dunkerton - Superdry CEO Credits: Superdry The British brand Superdry chose the Florentine trade show Pitti Uomo to present its Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Founded in 2003, the brand returned to the Tuscan capital to showcase the next chapter for the label, which blends quality, preppy style, sustainability, English tailoring tradition, and a joyful appreciation for nature and coastal/countryside landscapes. The booth at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence resembled a Hamptons […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, is proud to announce a 12-month strategic collaboration with global environmental action NGO, WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), with activations that will extend far beyond the show floor and reinforce Source Fashion’s long-term commitment to sustainability, circularity, and responsible sourcing within the global fashion industry. This year-long alliance will see WRAP embedded across Source […]

Credits: EAST 42ND EAST 42ND announces the arrival of its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, now available across key retailers including the John Lewis Partnership and leading independents across the UK, Europe, the US, Canada, Japan and Australia. As the brand continues to grow its global presence, AW25 offers a fresh expression of EAST 42ND’s core identity: enduring wardrobe staples reimagined through the precision of British tailoring and the ease of everyday wear. Credits: EAST 42ND […]