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Hugo Boss Credits: Hugo Boss German fashion group Hugo Boss has revised down its full-year financial outlook for 2026. The managing board now forecasts currency-adjusted group sales to drop in the high single-digit percentage range, compared to its previous guidance of a mid- to high single-digit decline.

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Les Atelier campaign Credits: photographer Zineb Koutten The opening of Italian fashion retailer OVS in Dubai Mall provided a fitting opportunity to reflect on the retail offering for the modest shopper. In the store, we observed various brands and numerous garments suitable for a modest wardrobe: longer silhouettes, relaxed fits and pieces that lend themselves well to layering. These possibilities can also be found at other retailers. A brand does not need to focus exclusively on modest […]

Le BHV Marais. Credits: F. Julienne The Paris economic activities court (TAE) has approved a request by BHV Marais management to place the department store into receivership.

Pepco Credits: Photo Credits: Nueva tienda de Pepco en el centro comercial Som Multiespai de Barcelona. European discount retailer Pepco has appointed Antonio Gonzalo Bravo as chief commercial officer, as the business sharpens its focus on affordable clothing and general merchandise. Bravo announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post, highlighting the retailer’s value proposition and potential for growth. “I am proud and delighted to announce that I have joined Pepco as Chief Commercial […]

Credits: VIA Outlets Dutch outlet centre operator VIA Outlets has increased the total gross lettable area (GLA) of its portfolio by 30 percent year-on-year in 2026. The growth follows two acquisitions, in Italy and Spain, and the opening of an extension at Landquart Fashion Outlet in Switzerland, with a further expansion planned in Germany. Following the acquisitions of Scalo Milano Outlet & More and The Outlet Stores Alicante, the company now operates 13 premium fashion outlet centres in […]

Second hand clothes. Credits: SMART 2026 Annual Convention in Montréal Interview

Jude Bellingham for Calvin Klein Credits: Calvin Klein In Pictures Calvin Klein has turned celebrity underwear campaigns into major talking points before. With Jude Bellingham fronting its latest Icon Cotton Stretch campaign, the brand is giving that formula another outing; this time with a football star at its centre. Jude Bellingham for Calvin Klein's Icon Cotton Stretch underwear campaign. Credits: Calvin Klein Launching globally on Monday, the campaign marks Bellingham’s debut […]

Megan Stalter stars in Marc Jacobs’ 'Let It Joy' resort 2026 campaign. Credits: Marc Jacobs In Pictures Marc Jacobs is launching its holiday campaign, “Let It Joy,” a cinematic story starring actor and comedian Megan Stalter and showcasing the brand’s Resort 2026 collection. Marc Jacobs’ 'Let It Joy' resort 2026 campaign. Credits: Marc Jacobs Set during a record-breaking New York snowstorm, the campaign follows Stalter through a chaotic night at a downtown hotel. Realising she […]

Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin and their daughter Delilah Belle Hamlin for Express' 2026 'Holiday, Hamlin Style' campaign. Credits: Express In Pictures Express has unveiled its holiday campaign, “Holiday, Hamlin Style,” starring Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, their daughter Delilah Belle Hamlin and her boyfriend, Mick Maio. Reimagining the classic family holiday card, the campaign shows the family decorating the tree, baking cookies, raising champagne toasts and, in Rinna’s case, dancing on the […]

Hundreds of hours of work went into the Airo gown by Iris van Herpen. Credits: Iris van Herpen New York - Around a table, two women chat quietly while pleating a silver fabric that a third attaches to the train of a mermaid gown. Gradually, a sculptural tangle forms, resembling frozen sea foam, lava flows and climbing ferns. The garment was born from the imagination of Dutch designer Iris van Herpen. She is known for her haute couture looks inspired by nature and the living world, ranging from […]

Lefties store at Lakeside Shopping Mall, UK Credits: Pradera Asset Management Spanish fashion conglomerate Inditex has expanded its footprint in the UK with the launch of its second Lefties store at Lakeside shopping centre. The opening follows the recent debut of the brand in the British market and marks a key step in Inditex’s regional expansion strategy.

God's True Cashmere store in Korea Credits: God's True Cashmere South Korean luxury retail company Shinsegae International has announced the opening of the first global freestanding brick and mortar store for US luxury label God's True Cashmere. Located on Cheongdam Luxury Street in the Gangnam district of Seoul, the space opened on November 2, 2026, following an initial pop-up presentation at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam. The retail location will operate until March 12, 2027.

Sports Direct Galleria Mall store. Credits: Sports Direct. Frasers Group-owned Sports Direct has entered the African market with the opening of two stores in Nairobi, Kenya, marking another step in the parent company's international expansion.

Credits: Joseph Modella Capital, the former owner of Claire's, is considering a potential acquisition of British fashion brand Joseph, according to The Times, as the investment firm explores another retail deal. The group, which owns TG Jones, is reportedly among parties considering the label.

Poundland. Credits: Pepco Poundland has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators after its owner, Gordon Brothers, rejected an offer to buy the discount retailer as a going concern, putting around 12,000 jobs at risk, according to the Financial Times.

Credits: Superdry & Co British fashion brand Superdry & Co is relocating and refurbishing its store at Harlequin Watford, the Hertfordshire shopping centre owned by SGS UK Retail. The move follows what the centre describes as strong trading at the existing store. The new store will cover 5,549 square feet on the centre's Upper Mall, close to White Stuff, Levi's and M&S. It will be the latest example of Superdry's new store format, which the brand describes as lighter, brighter and […]

Lowe Alpine campaign imagery. Credits: Manu Prats/Red Summit Studio. ATG Brands & Data Limited has acquired the intellectual property of outdoor equipment brand Lowe Alpine from Equip Outdoor Technologies, including its trademarks, logo and associated brand assets. The transaction is an intellectual property sale, with no stock, employees or premises transferring from the prior owner.

Colis envoyée par la plateforme Shein. Credits: Photo by JOAO LUIZ BULCAO / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Shein has agreed to pay 100 million dollars to settle a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into delivery delays and other customer complaints, Reuters reported, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group The Very Group, which operates online retailers Very and Littlewoods, has reported record adjusted earnings for the 52 weeks to June 27, 2026, despite challenging market conditions.

Credits: Frasers Group British retail giant Frasers Group has declared its 0.65 Australian dollar-per-share takeover offer for Australian footwear retailer Accent Group “best and final”, confirming it will not increase its bid as the two companies continue their dispute over the proposed acquisition.

Uniqlo Grand Arcade store Credits: Uniqlo Japanese retailer Uniqlo will open its first store in Wales in fall 2027. The store will be located in St David's shopping centre in Cardiff, owned by British property group Landsec. The unit will offer around 940 square metres of sales floor across two floors. It will carry the full LifeWear range for men, women, kids and babies, the brand's line of everyday basics focused on quality, comfort and function. Uniqlo currently operates 26 stores in the […]

Levi Strauss & Co. headquarters Credits: Levi Strauss & Co. Denim company Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has named Terra Carmichael as senior vice president and chief corporate affairs officer, effective December 2.

Massimo Dutti store at 283 Huaihai Middle Road, Shanghai (China). Credits: Massimo Dutti. Madrid – Inditex continues to advance the measured global growth and expansion strategy of its premium fashion chain, Massimo Dutti, with the opening of a new flagship store in Shanghai. This opening strengthens the brand's positioning in China within an iconic location considered the country's financial capital. Furthermore, the brand takes over a commercial space on Huaihai Middle Road previously […]

Hermès store at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Credits: Falic Group. The latest “Best Global Brands” ranking from New York-based brand consultancy Interbrand reveals increasing polarisation in the international fashion market. While Hermès, Chanel, Zara and Uniqlo gain brand value, Nike, Gucci and Prada suffer significant losses. Notably, traditional brand strength alone no longer protects against decline.

Credits: Samsøe Samsøe Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has unveiled its pre-spring 2027 campaign, a partywear edit designed to take the wearer from the office into the night. The campaign was photographed by Casper Sejersen and is set in a pared-back space modelled on a backstage party, the moment after a performance has ended but before the energy has fully faded. Rather than showing a party itself, the imagery focuses on what it leaves behind, according to the brand. Sculptural […]

Jack Wolfskin has been part of the Chinese sportswear group Anta since 2025. Credits: Jack Wolfskin Interview

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Credits: Fashionette AG BCR Online-Warenhandels GmbH (BCR), which operated the namesake luxury fashion online shop as Fashionette GmbH, has filed for insolvency. According to the official insolvency announcement, the Local Court of Offenbach am Main ordered the provisional administration of the company's assets on Wednesday. Lawyer Sebastian Netzel from the Frankfurt law firm Brinkmann & Partner has been appointed as provisional insolvency administrator. Consequently, any disposals made by […]

Credits: Jimmy Choo Capri Holdings generated revenue of 809 million dollars in the second quarter of the 2027 financial year, which ended on September 26. This represents a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 5.5 percent, while revenue fell by 4.9 percent on a constant currency basis. According to the company, around 20 million dollars is attributable to wholesale shipments that were delivered earlier than planned and were originally scheduled for the third quarter.

Credits: Asics Japanese sportswear brand Asics has launched the Gel-Nimbus 29, the 29th generation of its cushioned running shoe. The new model introduces FF Luxe Plus, a lightweight foam that the brand says makes the shoe softer underfoot. The Gel-Nimbus 29 will be available worldwide from December 1. Redesigned sole and upper Alongside the new foam, the shoe has a reshaped sole with a wave pattern on the underside, designed to compress more for a softer feel. Asics has also placed its […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion grew strongly for a fourth week running on the back of its online channel, as two autumn storms emptied the high street and pushed shoppers online. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +6.73%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — though against an easy +0.48% base a year earlier, with the real momentum coming from online.

Credits: J.Lindeberg Swedish sportswear and lifestyle brand J.Lindeberg has moved its entire supplier base onto Trimco Group's ProductDNA Certificate Manager, a traceability platform, as it prepares for incoming EU textile regulations. The rollout extends a partnership of around 20 years in which label and packaging supplier Trimco Group has produced J.Lindeberg's care labels, hang tags and packaging. The companies are now also mapping suppliers and linking certificates and factory audits to […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter and the Association of Textiles Manufacturers and Fashion (ATMF) have unveiled the programme for Manchester Made & Regions, a one-day event on UK fashion and textile manufacturing. It takes place at Manchester Hall on November 4. The event, first announced in September, centres on one question: what it would take for UK production to work commercially for more brands and retailers. Sessions will cover reindustrialisation, public […]

Priya De Souza Credits: Represent British fashion label Represent has appointed Priya De Souza as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. In the role, De Souza will report to chief executive Paul Spencer and lead marketing, communications and brand strategy across Represent and its performance line, 247 by Represent, the Manchester-founded company said in a release. De Souza joins from Casablanca, where she was chief marketing officer, built the marketing team and led the brand’s […]

US Ambassador to Thailand Sean O'Neill, Kerry Brozyna, president LHCA and RLSD winner Tal Zohar Credits: Real Leather Stay Different Finals of the Real Leather Stay Different (RLSD) International Student Design Competition concluded with a runway presentation and awards event at Jim Thompson House in Bangkok, Thailand. Organised to promote sustainable fashion practices among emerging talent, the competition drew entries from design institutions worldwide. Israeli designer Tal Zohar from […]

Puma headquarters. Credits: Puma Sportswear manufacturer Puma continues to experience a decline in revenue.

Amazon Services Credits: Amazon US e-commerce giant Amazon.com reported a 12 percent increase in net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, reaching 201.94 billion dollars compared with 180.17 billion dollars in the prior-year period. Excluding an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 0.90 billion dollars, net sales expanded 13 percent year-over-year. The retail and technology corporation saw operating income rise 61 percent YoY to 28.08 billion dollars, up from 17.42 billion […]

Columbia brand store Credits: The Style Outlets US outdoor apparel group Columbia Sportswear Company reported an increase in third-quarter net sales, exceeding management projections as direct-to-consumer gains and international momentum offset domestic wholesale shipping shifts.

FTCT unveils 2026 - 2031 strategy Credits: FTCT via Facebook The UK organisation Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at accelerating financial support for families across the clothing and textile sector.

SS28 Dark Colours illustrative catwalk images. Credits: Acne Studios SS27, Tibi SS27 & Acne Studios SS27 Ready to Wear ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Summer has always had its color codes: sun-bleached pastels, tropical brights, crisp linens and optimistic shades that capture the energy of longer days. For Spring/Summer 2028, that picture is shifting. Deep aubergines, inky blues and murky greens are bringing a darker, more atmospheric mood to warm-weather dressing.

Blumarine spring/summer 2027 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight “This is one of the most difficult seasons, as nobody in this industry really has any idea what is currently happening.” With this admission, trend expert David Shah opened his seminar at the textile and swimwear trade fair Mare di Moda (MdM). Long-time attendees might recall his opening remarks from a few years ago, when he similarly began with a confession of perplexity. Starting this way again underscores just how volatile […]

Lemaire boutique, rue Elzévir. Credits: Photo: CHRISTOPHE COËNON French fashion house Lemaire has appointed Clarisse Godbillon to the position of managing director. She succeeds Laetitia Mergui, who left the company a few months ago. Godbillon is already familiar with the house. According to her LinkedIn profile, she previously served there as chief financial officer and subsequently chief operating officer before joining Jacquemus as COO. She returned to Lemaire in September to take on the […]

Bella campaign - Summer 2025. Credits: Miss Sixty Interview Miss Sixty was born out of a gap nobody in the industry was filling: denim dedicated to women, at a time when the category was still designed almost entirely around men. More than three decades on, Terry Xu, Brand and Global Marketing Director, is channeling that same pioneering spirit to reclaim the brand's former global reign. In an exclusive interview with FashionUnited, Xu talks about that comeback. "At one point, Miss Sixty was […]

Lanessa Elrod Credits: Bergdorf Goodman Bergdorf Goodman has appointed Lanessa Elrod president, effective November 2, bringing the former Louis Vuitton Americas chief back to the retailer where she spent part of her early career. Elrod will join the management team at Exemplar Luxury Group, the parent company of Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Her appointment comes as Bergdorf Goodman celebrates its 125th anniversary and the group pursues a broader transformation. Most […]

Serge Ruffieux at the finale of the Carven autumn/winter 2018/2019 collection runway show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Madrid – Coinciding with the launch of the first collection designed by John Galliano for Zara, Inditex has hired Serge Ruffieux on a freelance basis. The renowned Italian-Swiss creative and designer stepped into the role of design director for Galliano's team at Inditex and Zara in October 2026. Ruffieux announced his appointment at the Spanish fashion multinational […]

Credits: DANTE6 With its FW26 collection, Dutch fashion brand DANTE6 puts knitwear centre stage. Soft jumpers, cardigans and a wrap top form the base for layered looks that carry through the fall/winter season. There is also a clear story behind the collection: much of the knitwear is made with certified merino wool and alpaca. Sustainability Manager Emily Niemöller explains how this ties into DANTE6’s Sustainability Strategy. Four pillars, six goals DANTE6’s Sustainability Strategy is […]

The Adidas flagship store in Las Vegas Image: Adidas Investors reacted positively on Thursday to the detailed quarterly figures from Adidas. By midday, the shares topped the firm DAX benchmark index with a gain of nearly 4 percent. For the first time since mid-August, they reached a peak of 165 euros, having fallen below 140 euros at the beginning of October.

Hobbs Credits: Image: Hobbs, Facebook TFG London, the owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight, has confirmed that some personal data was accessed during a cyber-attack earlier this month, as an investigation into the incident continues.

Arc’teryx campaign image Credits: Arc’teryx Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx will open its first Scottish retail location in Edinburgh in spring 2027. The upcoming site joins existing doors in London and Manchester as part of the label’s ongoing retail development strategy across the UK.

Fusalp has opened a pop-up store on Brook Street in London’s Mayfair district Credits: Fusalp In Pictures

Fatface opens new store in Altrincham Credits: Fatface British lifestyle brand FatFace has announced the opening of a new store in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, marking its debut in the town.

Crocs Credits: Crocs US casual footwear group Crocs, Inc. (Crocs) reported a 4.6 percent increase in consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2026, reaching 1.04 billion dollars on both a reported and constant currency basis. Growth was registered across brand portfolios and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, prompting management to raise full-year enterprise revenue guidance to approximately 3 percent.

European flag Credits: Greg Montani Pixabay The Circular Economy Act (CEA) is a legislative proposal by the European Commission (EC) designed to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy within the European Union (EU).

Accademia Holding Moda France Credits: Jonathan Moyal The Italian industrial group HModa has launched Accademia Holding Moda France, a training organisation dedicated to the creative and product development teams of luxury fashion houses. This initiative enables them to gain a deeper understanding of the realities of Italian manufacturing. Accademia Holding Moda France was established in May 2025 (prior to HModa setting up operations in France) as an extension of the expertise developed by the […]

Exterior of Tendam's headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Credits: Tendam. Spanish fashion multinational Tendam, owner of Cortefiel, Springfield and Women'secret, has appointed Mónica Sala as its new chief artificial intelligence (AI) and transformation officer. Joining from telecommunications operator Orange España, the executive will start at the group on January 1, 2027. She will sit on its management committee and report directly to Jaume Miquel, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of […]

Ecco store Credits: Raymond Chan for Ecco Danish footwear company Ecco is losing its chief executive officer (CEO). Thomas Gøgsig has stepped down after almost two years at the helm and will leave the company. The Board of Directors has decided to recruit an external CEO, Ecco announced on Tuesday. Together with the other members of the Management Board, the new CEO is to lead what the company described as the “necessary long-term transformation”. The Board expects the position to be […]

The historic LuisaViaRoma store in Florence Credits: LuisaViaRoma There are roughly ten days left until the close of the public auction set for LuisaViaRoma.

Marc Puig, executive chairman of Puig and third-generation member of the founding family, during Puig's Capital Markets Day on October 28, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Credits: Puig. Madrid – Spanish fashion and beauty multinational Puig Group experienced a turbulent day this Wednesday, October 28, as it held its first “Capital Markets Day” as a listed company and presented its new roadmap to 2032. The strategic plan was met by the markets with a -2.66 percent drop in its share valuation. This […]

Bearpaw Credits: Bearpaw Romeo & Juliette Inc., the parent company of Bearpaw, has acquired Joybees, adding the family footwear brand to a portfolio that also includes Pawz, Strive and Skuze. Financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement.

Yohji Yamamoto Credits: Fashion Awards The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Yohji Yamamoto as the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2026, honouring his contribution to the global fashion industry and his lasting influence on contemporary design. The ceremony will take place on November 30 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The BFC announced the news on Wednesday, 28 October. The award recognises Yamamoto’s design language, which the BFC describes as […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion, the European trade event focused on responsible garment and textile production, has introduced a new thematic direction titled ReGen Futures ahead of its upcoming edition, according to a press release shared by the organisation. Scheduled to take place at ExCeL London from 19 to 21 January 2027, the trade show plans to convene international apparel manufacturers, retail executives, and product developers. The initiative frames the sector’s current […]

Credits: Borbonese Turin-based fashion house Borbonese has appointed Marie-Laure Lequain as chief executive officer (CEO). Lequain is the first woman to hold the role in the company's history, Borbonese announced on Wednesday via LinkedIn. According to the company, she brings thirty years of experience in fashion and luxury, with expertise spanning product, merchandising and digital business development. According to her LinkedIn profile, Lequain has been a member of Borbonese's board since […]

Lectra Credits: Lectra French technology group Lectra reported an increase in operating profitability for the third quarter of 2026, supported by operational cost discipline and an expanding recurring revenue base.

Adidas store Credits: Luz Shopping mall German sportswear giant Adidas reported record financial results for the third quarter of 2026, supported by robust direct-to-consumer (DTC) expansion and double-digit apparel growth across its Performance and Lifestyle categories. Group revenues rose 9 percent to 7.25 billion euros (8.08 billion dollars) during the quarter, or 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Consequently, the group upgraded its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting operating profit […]

eBay headquarters Credits: Ebay newroom US-based e-commerce marketplace Ebay reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, delivering a 14 percent revenue increase to 3.20 billion dollars. Revenue rose 13 percent on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis, supported by continued consumer migration towards pre-loved fashion and recommerce.

AllSaints’ Shanghai store Credits: AllSaints British contemporary fashion group AllSaints has reported a recovery in its profitability for the first half of financial year 2027, surpassing levels achieved during its record financial year 2025. The London-based company, which also owns US menswear label John Varvatos, announced its trading update for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026, alongside audited results for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2026.

UK budget Credits: Pexels The UK Chancellor has unveiled a Budget aimed at providing commercial and household relief while establishing structural reforms for national growth. For the fashion and retail industries, the announcements deliver a two-year real-terms freeze on business rates and an expanded threshold for smaller firms, balanced against rising statutory wage costs.

ASMR SS27 Color Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is most often associated with relaxing sounds, such as gentle tapping and whispering, or pleasurable forms of touch, such as hair brushing or scalp massage. These sensory triggers can create a calming, almost tingling response in the brain. But ASMR can also have a visual dimension. Certain color combinations — particularly soft tonal shifts, harmonious palettes and repetition — can create a […]

SS27 Looks by Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Lyst’s Q3 2026 Index was led by Prada, but three emerging names stood out further down the report: Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen. Based in London, New York and Copenhagen respectively, the three labels share an approach rooted in craft, vintage references and deadstock materials. Lyst named them the quarter’s brands moving fast, as a sign of growing shopper interest in designers with a clear […]

From left to right, Jose Manuel Albesa, chief executive officer, and Marc Puig, executive chairman of Puig and third-generation member of the founding family. Credits: Puig. Madrid – Following a postponement prompted by talks regarding a potential, and ultimately unsuccessful, merger with The Estée Lauder Companies, Puig finally held its first “Capital Markets Day” as a listed company on Wednesday, October 28. The historic, century-old Spanish group used this investor day to unveil its […]

Credits: Lacoste French fashion brand Lacoste, part of the MF Brands Group, returns as an official partner for the 40th edition of the Rolex Paris Masters from October 31 to November 8, 2026. For the tournament, the company presents a 2026 collection that combines on-court performance apparel with a lifestyle line. Lacoste has been an official partner of the Rolex Paris Masters, the final Masters 1000 tournament of the season, for two years. The brand uses the partnership to underscore its […]

UK cycling and triathlon retailer Sigma Sports has appointed Oli Lawson as chief executive officer. Lawson announced the appointment on LinkedIn. “I’m very proud to share that I’ve taken on the role of CEO at Sigma Sports,” Lawson wrote. He has been involved with the company for the past six years. The appointment comes as the retailer prepares for a new website and what Lawson called “a marketplace transformation.” “With a new website and a marketplace transformation on the […]

Vanson Leathers x Lucky Brand collaboration Credits: Lucky Brand In Pictures Lucky Brand has teamed up with motorcycle leather specialist Vanson Leathers on a collaboration combining leather outerwear, graphic apparel and fleece. The collection brings together Lucky Brand’s denim heritage and lived-in Americana with Vanson’s motorcycle roots and bench-made leather craftsmanship, reimagining familiar staples for everyday wear. Vanson Leathers x Lucky Brand collaboration Credits: Lucky […]

Balenciaga. Credits: Adam Peter Johnson French luxury house Balenciaga, part of the Kering group, has launched a skiwear collection. The line is presented in a dedicated campaign photographed by Adam Peter Johnson, which focuses on the pieces' versatility for both indoor and outdoor wear. The images place the collection in distinctly Parisian interiors, where snow falls surreally inside the rooms. Balenciaga. Credits: Adam Peter Johnson The range centres on material innovation, […]

COS store at Select Citywalk, New Delhi Credits: COS COS has launched its own e-commerce site in India and is now also selling through the fashion platform Nykaa Fashion. It is the first time shoppers across the country can buy the brand online.

H&M collaborates with artist MLMA for installation in Seongsu store Credits: H&M H&M has announced the eight finalists for the H&M Design Award 2026, alongside the international jury that will select the winner of the emerging talent competition. The finalists each receive 10,000 euros to support the next step in their careers, H&M announced on Wednesday. They were selected from bachelor’s and master’s programmes at more than 70 fashion schools worldwide. The winner […]

Carlos Nazario Credits: Wonderland Wonderland has appointed stylist and fashion director Carlos Nazario as editor-in-chief. Nazario will oversee the publication across digital and print, starting with the spring 2027 edition, set for release in March 2027. The appointment is the first editorship named under Alastair McKimm, chief creative officer of Visual Talent Group, Wonderland’s parent company. “When it came to appointing an Editor in Chief for Wonderland, the immediate choice was […]

A The North Face store Image: The North Face US apparel group VF Corporation (VF Corp) exceeded its own expectations in the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. In light of the latest figures, the parent company of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland confirmed its full-year guidance on Wednesday.

Credits: The North Face US outdoor brand The North Face, part of VF Corporation, has introduced two new versions of its Nuptse jacket, the Summit Nuptse and the Pertex Reversible Nuptse. The launch comes as the brand marks six decades of making apparel and equipment for explorers. Both styles keep the jacket’s familiar silhouette while adding newer performance materials and technical details. According to the brand, the collection is designed for use in alpine environments as well as in the […]

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The runway for Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2022 show, in front of the Eiffel Tower. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) unveils the dates for its Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week calendars for 2028 and 2029. Year 2028 Menswear autumn/winter 2028/2029: from Tuesday, January 18 to Sunday, January 23, 2028 Haute Couture spring/summer 2028: from Monday, January 24 to Thursday, January 27, 2028 Womenswear AW28/29: from Monday, […]

Credits: Cup of Joe Blue jeans are a wardrobe classic, and for good reason. Black denim deserves a place right alongside them, because few pieces change the mood of a look as easily. Denim brand Cup of Joe offers black jeans across its men's and women's collections, from slim and straight fits to wide legs, showing how one colour can work in many directions. A sharper, calmer base Black jeans give an outfit a clean, polished finish. The deep tone reads as more refined than most casual […]

Zegna SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Zegna will show in Beijing on June 11 with its spring/summer 2028 collection. From the following day, Villa Zegna, a temporary invitation-only private club dedicated to top clients, will open for several days. According to preliminary figures recently published by the company, revenue for the Ermenegildo Zegna Group reached 433.8 million euros (482.8 million dollars) between July and September, exceeding the same quarter of the previous year by 8.9 […]

Roots campaign imagery. Credits: Roots. Meghan Roach has stepped down as president and CEO of Roots after the Canadian outdoor and lifestyle brand completed its sale to Marquee Brands and its operating partner JM&A Design and Development. “Today, I am stepping down as President and CEO of Roots after successfully completing its sale to Marquee Brands and JM&A. It has been an honour to lead the company through this process and to position Roots for its next chapter as a private […]

Credits: Olymp German menswear brand Olymp is now using Livinguard Fresh, a textile finishing technology designed to keep shirts, polo shirts and T-shirts fresh for longer. The company, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen near Stuttgart, says the step is part of a wider effort to combine modern menswear with functional properties that offer a practical benefit in everyday wear. Livinguard Fresh is developed by Livinguard Technologies, a Swiss materials science company headquartered in Pfäffikon. […]

Prada SS27 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Prada is back on top. Under the creative direction of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, the Italian house reclaimed the number one position in Lyst’s Q3 2026 for the first time since Q4 2023. According to the report, demand for the brand increased 55 percent quarter-over-quarter. Prada’s Wish Pouch bag — a soft silk duchesse pouch whose appeal lies in its fluid silhouette, glossy texture — also led the quarter’s hottest products ranking with a […]

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In Pictures Barbour x Farm Rio reunite for third collaboration Credits: Farm Rio British heritage brand Barbour and Brazilian label Farm Rio have reunited for their third collaboration, a Pre Spring Summer 2027 collection inspired by friendship across continents. Titled Tropical Greenhouse, the collection spans outerwear, ready-to-wear and accessories, reinterpreting classic British design through Farm Rio's colourful aesthetic. Barbour x Farm Rio Credits: Farm Rio Barbour x […]

Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2027, Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Opinion Patience with luxury is wearing thin. Three (or maybe four) creative directors are on their way out, online critics hand down verdicts within days, and shoppers would rather buy vintage than pay full price for something new. LVMH reported a 5 percent fall in fashion sales in the third quarter, a reminder that the downturn is far from over. Louis Vuitton sits at the centre of that division. Luxury CEOs, […]

US consumers prioritise trust over price amid inflation Credits: FashionUnited/image generated with the help of AI As shoppers in the US face persistent inflation and climbing petrol costs, individuals aged 18 to 45 are shifting their discretionary budgets toward established labels. Rather than seeking out the lowest market prices, buyers are actively investing in heritage apparel brands with proven track records, according to a survey conducted by US firm Wired Research.

Report Collective runway show at Semaine des Autres Modes 2026 Credits: UAMEP In Paris, the sixth edition of Semaine des Autres Modes brought together designers championing upcycling, reuse and an alternative approach to garment production. When asked whether another kind of fashion is possible, the artistic collective Une Autre Mode Est Possible (UAMEP), chaired by Arielle Levy, has answered “yes” for nearly 10 years. It has taken determination and courage to unite nearly 100 […]

Credits: Ray-Ban US eyewear brand Ray-Ban, part of EssilorLuxottica, has released a special-edition collection with Marvel. The sunglasses and optical frames are based on four characters: Spider-Man, Captain America, Doctor Doom and Deadpool. The collection is available in stores and online through selected retailers, ahead of the cinema release of Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday' on December 18, 2026. Four classic frames Each character is paired with an existing Ray-Ban shape. The Aviator […]

Amy Williams Credits: Viva Voice Viva Voce, the size-inclusive fashion marketplace connecting independent designers with shoppers in sizes S through 6X, has appointed Amy Williams as chief executive officer. Williams joins from Good-Loop, the responsible advertising platform she founded at the age of 25, which turns ad engagement into charitable donations for brands including Nike, Burberry, PepsiCo, Mars and L’Oréal. Over the past decade, she grew the company into more than 20 markets, […]

JD Sports Meadowhall store Credits: JD Sports JD Sports has launched a new package of career support for young people, including online work experience, employability workshops and job interviews where vacancies allow, as part of its 1 million pound partnership with BBC Children in Need. The partnership aims to tackle youth unemployment by strengthening youth services across the UK, and will support up to 10,000 young people by funding 50 youth projects and around 90 youth workers. The new […]

Dr Christina Raab Credits: Dr Christina Raab The Leather Working Group (LWG) has appointed Dr Christina Raab as chief executive officer, effective November 2. Raab will work alongside outgoing executive director Vanessa Podmore and interim director Adam Hughes during a transition period, ahead of Podmore’s departure at the end of the year. Raab joins from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, where she most recently served as president and CEO. She previously led global […]

Credits: Maison Margiela Paris-based luxury house Maison Margiela and South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster are launching their fourth joint collection on October 29. The line consists of 43 sunglasses and 25 optical frames, 68 SKUs in total, and is built around the theme of 'Deconstruction'. According to the brands, the collection starts from familiar eyewear shapes, elevating some and distorting others. Several styles feature elements that look crushed or altered, which define the visual […]

Primark joins Denim Deal Credits: Primark Fashion retailer Primark has joined the Denim Deal, an international collaborative initiative that unites fashion brands, manufacturers, suppliers and recyclers. The multi-stakeholder platform aims to scale the use of post-consumer recycled cotton across the denim sector and advance circular production models through cross-industry innovation. Through its membership, the Dublin-based value retailer will collaborate with supply chain partners to share […]

According to Peluso, the learning and development process of a tailored garment is based on the direct transmission of skills and a three-dimensional reading of the client Credits: Pino Peluso sartoria High-end bespoke tailoring draws an impassable operational boundary for advanced automation systems. Confartigianato Moda Napoli, representing artisan fashion and tailoring businesses in Italy, weighs in on the debate surrounding the adoption of computational models in the textile supply chain, […]

Aritzia Credits: Aritzia Aritzia has set out a five-year strategic plan targeting net revenue of 9.5 to 10.5 billion dollars in fiscal 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of 15 to 17 percent. The company, which presented the plan at an Investor Day in New York on Tuesday, said the US will remain its primary growth market, while it begins expanding beyond Canada and the United States.