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Credits: Milan Fashion Week FW26 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan’s key message this season was a celebration of the modern Italian woman. Whether she is 26 or 62, designers acknowledged that she needs a versatile wardrobe and an equally varied colour palette, ranging from black, navy and grey to brighter notes such as marigold yellow and mid-toned pink. Her many moods were captured particularly well at Prada, where each of the 15 models appeared in four distinct layers, combining multiple […]

Streetstyle FW26 Paris Fashion Week Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fashion month reaches its finale in Paris, where Paris Fashion Week traditionally marks the end of an intensive series of shows. On the street, this feels like a final explosion of style, with visitors pulling out all the stops one last time. While subtle styling details dominated in previous cities, Paris focuses more on accessories and proportions that immediately catch the eye. Oversized belts are draped around waists; […]

Fabletics Denim. Credits: Fabletics. Fabletics is venturing into a new category for the first time in response to heightened customer demand. The US activewear brand has unveiled its first denim collection, offering looks that intend to serve as an extension of its focus on comfort and fit. To create the line, Fabletics partnered with denim expert Benjamin Talley Smith, who aided in pocket placement, washes, branded shanks and other details. The collection will become available both online […]

Bimba y Lola store in the Réel Mall shopping centre in Shanghai, China. Credits: Bimba y Lola. Bimba y Lola has shared its results for the 2025 financial year, which ended on February 28. The Galician company achieved sales of 250 million euros, a 7 percent increase on the previous year's 234 million euros. “The year of our 20th anniversary has concluded very positively. In addition to strong sales performance, Bimba y Lola has continued to take important steps in the brand's global […]

Jean Paul Gaultier FW26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Since his appointment as Jean Paul Gaultier's successor, The Hague-native Duran Lantink seems to be playing a game of cat and mouse with the fashion world. His debut was loud, provoking global reactions. In contrast, his second appearance at Paris Fashion Week was remarkably composed. Instead of a spectacle of colour and form, including trompe l'oeil nude bodysuits, he presented a monochrome collection of tailoring and luxurious […]

Inditex's 2025 annual general meeting, held on July 15, 2025, in Arteixo, La Coruña (Spain). Credits: Screenshot. Madrid – Inditex will present its full-year results for 2025 this Wednesday, March 11, covering the period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. The Spanish fashion multinational is expected to report record highs in sales and profits, despite the impact of fluctuating exchange rates. To provide context, Inditex closed its 2024 fiscal year with annual sales of 38.63 […]

Andy Holmes has been named the new SVP, CFO & operations at Jimmy Choo Image: Jimmy Choo Footwear specialist Jimmy Choo has filled a key position. On Tuesday, the company, part of fashion group Capri Holdings, announced the appointment of Andy Holmes as senior vice president (SVP), CFO & operations. Holmes succeeds Richard Kozlowski, who will leave the company at the end of March. According to his new employer, Holmes brings over two decades of leadership experience from renowned […]

Credits: PXL-MAD PXL-MAD School of Arts has introduced Fashion Technology Futures, a one-year postgraduate programme designed to explore the intersection of fashion, technology and emerging creative systems. Launching in October 2026, the programme responds to the growing impact of digitalisation, artificial intelligence and new production models on the fashion industry. Rather than treating technology simply as a tool, the course positions it as a creative language that shapes how fashion is […]

Abra, autumn/winter 2026/2027 collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Madrid – Abraham Ortuño emerged as a prominent Spanish figure at the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week. The Paris-based, Alicante-born designer presented the final collection for his eponymous house, Abra, on Monday. The event drew heightened interest following last week’s confirmation of Ortuño’s appointment as the new global creative director of the Camper group. Ortuño’s career followed an […]

Sir Paul Smith book ‘Threads: My Life in Style’ Credits: Pan Macmillan British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith will be releasing a book on his life, published by Pan Macmillan in September. The ‘Threads: My Life in Style,’ book will cover Smith’s career and life from being leaving school at fifteen with undiagnosed dyslexia to growing a global business from its origins in one small shop in Nottingham, England, as well as how he met the love of his life at 21, and the his immersion […]

Sparxell Lab. Credits: Sparxell. Netflix is set to drop a new documentary detailing the potential link between microplastics and associated chemicals to fertility decline and long-term health risks. Due to premiere March 16, ‘The Plastic Detox’ will dive into the various ways plastic products have been embedded into everyday life and will investigate whether changing daily habits can mitigate their possible impact on health. Alongside food packaging and toys, microplastics have also been […]

SS26 campaign. Credits: Lyle & Scott For Spring Summer 26, Lyle & Scott presents The Common Room, the fourth chapter of its Wear It Your Way campaign. It celebrates real people, real relationships, and the belief that community is often built in company, not in isolation. Connection has always been part of the Lyle & Scott story. The brand has been worn in shared spaces where sport, style and culture meet, and where identity is shaped through community as much as individuality. The […]

Hampton Court Palace. Credits: Unsplash. The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is preparing for its annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition event, set to take place over two days at Hampton Court Palace. From March 11, the organisation, founded by King Charles III, is bringing together “hundreds of global CEOs, international delegations and innovators” with the goal of accelerating the transition to a sustainable global economy. Throughout the event’s duration, with over 300 […]

Eldon Square, Newcastle Credits: Eldon Square Shopping centre Eldon Square, located in Newcastle, is launching a new creative sector platform called ‘Future Heritage’ to champion emerging talent across the North East, as part of its ongoing retail and leisure transformation strategy. In a statement, Eldon Square, which is operated by XPE Group, said the ‘Future Heritage’ project would “accelerate long-term investment performance and deliver civic impact as part of sector-defining […]

Carolina Herrera AW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight US luxury label Carolina Herrera has partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to support the 30th anniversary edition of the organisation’s scholarship programme. The brand announced the partnership on Instagram, where it revealed, together with the CFDA Women in Design Scholarship, that two Bachelor of Fine Arts fashion design students from New York had been selected as recipients for this year’s […]

Spring/Summer 2026 campaign. Credits: Max Mara The Spring Summer 2026 Max Mara campaign explores the intentional and dynamic contrast between reality and imagination. This scenic tension forms the heart of the campaign, where the Max Mara woman – a symbol of concrete modernity – is set against an ethereal, dreamlike backdrop inspired by Rococo opulence. Max Mara delivers a world defined by sophisticated oppositions: the collection is characterized by a sparse and snappy style, occasionally […]

Imports Credits: Unsplash The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which represents more than 50,000 businesses across the UK, have warned that the removal of tariff exemptions for low-value imports could push up prices and reduce trade for small businesses. In a statement, the BCC said that the removal of the ‘de minimis’ exemption for imported goods, which is currently set at 135 pounds for customs duty, “could risk pushing up prices, harming small businesses and reducing trade […]

Exterior of the Deichmann corporate headquarters in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Credits: Deichmann. Madrid - Essen-based footwear giant Deichmann has reported a standout 2025 performance in Spain, with local growth doubling the group’s global average despite broader market volatility. Highlights of 2025 performance Deichmann Group concluded the 2025 fiscal year with revenues of 8.9 billion (10.37 billion dollars), a 2.3 percent increase on the sale of 180 million pairs of shoes. […]

The RealReal Credits: The RealReal US-based luxury resale platform The RealReal has appointed Fanatics executive Jennifer McKeehan to its board of directors and strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointments of Tiffany Stevenson as chief people officer and Tom Hanrahan as chief revenue officer. In a statement, The RealReal said the appointments will strengthen the company’s governance and operational leadership “as it advances its next phase of growth”. McKeehan, who […]

Windsor Social House Credits: Windsor American fashion and lifestyle heritage brand Windsor has promoted Ike Zekaria to president, with immediate effect, as it continues to push forward its rebranded retail, digital, and community-first approach, alongside the opening of a new creative hub on Melrose in Los Angeles to serve as a workspace for the fashion community, featuring a showroom and a photo studio. Zekaria, who is a second-generation member of Windsor’s founding family, was the […]

Lancaster, UK. Credits: Unsplash. UK retail sales saw limited growth in February as subdued consumer spending weighed on performance across much of the sector. Over the four weeks from February 1 to 28, total retail sales increased 1.1 percent year-on-year, matching growth recorded in February 2025 but falling below the 12-month average growth of 2.3 percent, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Food sales rose 2.9 percent YoY, up from 2.3 percent growth in the […]

Laura Stauth Credits: Salomon French mountain sports brand Salomon has announced the appointment of Laura Stauth as senior vice president of sales for its North American division, effective March 9, 2026. Stauth joins the company from VF Corporation owned brand Vans, where she most recently held the position of vice president of sales. In her previous role, Stauth was responsible for leading the Americas wholesale strategy, focusing on growth and transformation across the marketplace. At […]

Credits: Bvlgari A Modern Vision, Rooted in Heritage Blurring the boundaries between the Maison’s creative heritage and its unwavering drive for innovation, the Spring Summer 2026 Bvlgari Eyewear Collection continues to evolve iconic aesthetic motifs through artisanal mastery and boldly contemporary designs. Infused with Bvlgari’s legendary goldsmithing savoir-faire, the collection distills the Maison’s essence into modern silhouettes, jewel -like craftsmanship and ultra -refined […]

Chanel AW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Matthieu Blazy's fourth show for Chanel did not disappoint. For autumn/winter 2026, the Franco-Belgian designer continued to modernise the house's iconic suit, while making low-rise a new sartorial desire. Layering, low-rise and iridescence Set against a backdrop of cranes, the season's first look is pragmatic: a black ribbed knit suit, comprising a zipped jacket and a knee-length skirt, itself zipped at the side. The silhouette reflects the […]

The Boss flagship store in Düsseldorf Image: Hugo Boss Fashion group Hugo Boss felt the effects of the weak economic climate last year, reporting slightly lower revenue. However, profits increased thanks to cost savings. For the current year, the company remains cautious. As announced in December, management continues to expect a currency-adjusted revenue decline in the mid to high single-digit percentage range. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are forecast to reach between 300 and […]

A recent study by Vestiaire Collective analysed the feeling of ‘having nothing to wear’. Credits: Vestiaire Collective As fashion trends become increasingly synonymous with planned obsolescence and lose their commercial impact, deciphering buyer psychology is a strategic imperative. A recent study by second-hand fashion platform Vestiaire Collective, in partnership with consultancy WRÅD, explores the universal feeling of ‘having nothing to wear.’ It highlights a central phenomenon: […]

Rent the Runway Credits: Rent the Runway US-based fashion rental platform Rent the Runway has announced the appointment of Dhiren Fonseca as executive chairman of the board of directors. Fonseca has served in the role since October 2025, bringing more than 30 years of experience in corporate strategy, technology, and digital commerce to the company. The appointment comes as the Nasdaq-listed firm continues to evolve its ‘Closet in the Cloud’ model. Fonseca previously held the position of […]

Interview Catalina Marin has been working for WGSN for 18 years. Credits: WGSN Buenos Aires – In recent years, access to trend information has multiplied. Social media, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and data analysis tools have accelerated the circulation of cultural and aesthetic signals, but they have also made interpretation more complex. For brands, the challenge is no longer accessing information, but understanding which information is relevant to their business. This […]

Updated A Boss store in Barcelona Image: Hugo Boss. Fashion group Hugo Boss is cutting its direct distributions to shareholders to the legal minimum. Shareholders are to receive four cents per share for the past year, the company announced in Metzingen on Monday. For the previous year, they had received 1.40 euros per share. Meanwhile, Hugo Boss intends to buy back its own shares worth up to 200 million euros by the end of 2027. The group aims to become more financially flexible through […]

Levi's store on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Credits: Levi's Paris, France - Global denim leader Levi's is looking to shed its image as a men's brand focused solely on jeans. The company aims to attract more female customers and dress them “from head to toe”, its chief executive officer Michelle Gass told AFP. She has set a goal of surpassing 10 billion dollars in revenue. “While jeans are our foundation, the denim lifestyle is our future,” stated Michelle Gass during an interview at the […]

Credits: Revolve To celebrate the debut of REVOLVE Group, Inc.’s first namesake fashion house, REVOLVE Los Angeles unveils a campaign fronted by two women who embody the spirit of the brand, Alex Consani and Anok Yai. After more than two decades shaping the intersection of fashion, culture, and consumer connection, REVOLVE Los Angeles represents REVOLVE’s heritage and continued evolution, inspired by the influence of the city of Los Angeles. Captured by photographer Anthony Seklaoui and […]

Gavel. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Christine Hunsicker, the founder and former chief executive officer of CaaStle, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. As part of the plea, Hunsicker has agreed to offload nearly 300 million dollars in proceeds from a scheme intended to defraud investors of both CaaStle and her related business venture, P180. In a statement, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, said the “guilty plea sends […]

A Calida brand store Image: Calida Group Swiss lingerie provider Calida Holding AG will not commence the buyback of its own shares for the time being. “The preparations for the share buyback programme are taking longer than expected,” the Sursee-based group explained in an ad hoc announcement on Monday. “The start of the announced public share buyback programme on March 9, 2026 must therefore be postponed.” The programme is, however, scheduled to begin “as soon as possible”. The […]

G-Star store in Ghent. Credits: G-Star G-Star announced a “strategic restructuring” in early February. The Dutch denim company aims to anticipate changing market dynamics with this move. Following the announcement, some questions remained, which CEO Rob Schilder answered in writing for FashionUnited. G-Star on shortening lead times: is the brand abandoning seasonal collections for a drop model? Shortening lead times does not mean we are completely abandoning seasonal collections; it means […]

In Pictures Balenciaga, ‘ClairObscur’ men's and women's ready-to-wear collection for Autumn/Winter 2026/2027. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Madrid – A focal point of the recent Paris Fashion Week, Spanish heritage house Balenciaga closed Saturday’s schedule with its AW26 menswear and womenswear showcase. The collections leaned heavily into the Renaissance and Baroque influences that once guided the brand's founder, Cristóbal Balenciaga. Presented on 7 March, the show marked […]

Credits: Dior The play on of history and affluence, initiated with the Summer 2026 collection, continues. Medieval heraldry is juxtaposed with 18th-century flourishes, a sense of formality with preppy ease. Then and now collide to seize the moment, conveying joy and spontaneity in the art of dressing. A weaving of things drawn from the Dior archives, classic tropes of class and pieces that have endured the test of time: the Bar jacket, Delft shorts, frockcoats and tailcoats, the rugby shirt, […]

Image: Calvin Klein Calvin Klein Inc. announced today that singer Harry Styles wore a bespoke Calvin Klein Collection outfit during the promotion of his new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, which was released on March 6, 2026. Styles wore a bespoke, monochrome white fine-jersey henley top from the Calvin Klein Collection, paired with custom-made pleated wool trousers and a leather belt. Working at PVH? Check out the open vacancies This article was translated to English […]

Credits: Zalando Zalando launches its spring/summer 2026 campaign today. The face of the campaign is Golden Globe-nominated actress and producer Lily Collins, the company's new global brand ambassador. The campaign celebrates the vibrant energy, spontaneity and versatile fashion looks of Europe's warmer season. In her official debut as global brand ambassador for Zalando, Lily Collins appears as a true connoisseur of the ‘Euro Summer’. Drawing on her own experiences working in cities like […]

Duśan Vlahović tapped as the face of Reebok Football Credits: Reebok Reebok is counting on a long-term partnership with Serbian footballer Duśan Vlahović, who plays for Italian Serie A club Juventus, to “reclaim its position within team sport,” as football becomes a global focus this year with the FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place this summer in the US, Canada and Mexico. In a statement, Reebok, owned by Authentic Brands Group, said Vlahović will be the official face of its football […]

Fashion manufacturing. Image for illustration. Credits: Pexels by Cottonbro Studio Digital transformation is beginning to change the shape of careers in fashion manufacturing, opening new pathways for women and helping modernise how the sector operates. Insights gathered by Made Smarter Yorkshire, the UK’s industrial digitalisation programme, highlight how technology adoption and leadership development are helping widen access to manufacturing roles. The findings, released to mark […]

‘Oxfam Vintage’ concept store in Manchester. Credits: Ofxam Oxfam will launch a new concept store, Oxfam Vintage, in Manchester on 27 March, marking the evolution of its former Oxfam Originals format and introducing a more design-led and curated approach to vintage retail with circular fashion at its core. Located in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, the store will showcase a hand-selected collection of vintage clothing in a newly designed retail environment intended to highlight the […]

Monique Lhuillier SS26 Bridal Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight NYFW Bridal, the bi-annual trade show also known as New York Bridal Fashion Week (NYBFW), has announced the schedule for its upcoming April edition, featuring more than 35 designers. Running from April 6 to 10 across New York City, NYFW Bridal’s schedule combines catwalk shows, presentations, and private appointments, including CFDA members Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Khan, and Tanner Fletcher Weddings. They will be joined by […]

Vicolungo The Style Outlets Credits: Neinver Neinver, a Spanish multinational specialising in the management, development and investment of real estate assets, which owns The Style Outlets and Factory brands, closed 2025 with 1.72 billion euros in sales (1.99 billion dollars) across its 20 European assets. This marks a 5 percent increase compared to 2024. The portfolio's results, comprising 16 outlet centres and four retail and leisure parks, "highlight how the outlet format is a strategic […]

Credits: FRASERS Frasers Group, leading retail powerhouse, has officially launched their partnerships between FRASERS and television presenter Cat Deeley. As part of its rebrand, FRASERS has partnered with Cat to be the face of its 2026 Spring campaign - the brand’s first collaboration since entering its new era. The 100-piece edit - hand-selected by Cat - spanning womenswear, footwear, accessories, kids, home, and beauty is officially live in-store and online. Credits: FRASERS […]

Joe Preston, AAFA chair and New Balance president and CEO. Credits: New Balance. The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has named a slew of new members to its board of directors as part of a wider leadership renewal. In addition, Joe Preston, the chief executive officer and president of New Balance, has been named chair, succeeding Halide Alagöz, Ralph Lauren’s chief product and merchandising officer. Among the newly elected members are Meera Bhatia, the president and chief […]

The Boulevard, Northern Ireland Credits: The Boulevard Fashion and lifestyle retail group TFG London has announced it will open its first-ever tri-brand outlet store, combining Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight under one roof, in Northern Ireland. The three-in-one store will open at The Boulevard, Northern Ireland’s outlet shopping destination, located in Banbridge, County Down, on the main A1 corridor between Belfast and Dublin, which offers more than 50 retail brands with permanent […]

SS26 Campaign Credits: FARFETCH FARFETCH, the global platform for luxury, unveils its Spring/Summer Campaign. Mexico offers the perfect synergy of bold modernist architecture and raw natural beauty, providing an authentic, high-contrast backdrop for the FARFETCH Spring Summer curation. Doralice Belli, Head of Merchandising at FARFETCH, said: “Through this campaign, we bring to life a range of personas and diverse styles, seamlessly woven into the season’s defining moments, from the […]

CHIC Shanghai. Credits: CHIC. CHIC Spring 2026 is readying itself for the upcoming edition, where 1,091 exhibitors will be taking to Shanghai’s National Exhibition & Convention Centre to display to global trade visitors. The event is due to take place March 11 to 13. Throughout the 117,200 square metres of space, the trade fair is expecting an audience of over 160,000. In turn, a total of 1,135 brands from eight countries and regions, including Italy, Germany, France, Japan and Korea, […]

Credits: MynShakti 2.0 Myntra has launched MynShakti 2.0, the second phase of its women entrepreneur support programme aimed at scaling women-led fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. The initiative, part of Myntra’s ShECommerce platform, aims to support 100 women-led businesses across the three categories. The first edition of the programme supported 20 women entrepreneurs, many of whom were early-stage brands with fewer than 50 products. Through access to Myntra’s marketplace, logistics […]

SS26. Credits: VILA VILA unveils Symphony of Shapes – the Occasion SS26 collection – launching on 19 March 2026. Flowing dresses meet clean, tailored lines. Defined waists shape the look, while ruffles and voluminous sleeves add softness and motion. Bright notes and vibrant accents meet in harmony, and florals, dots, and delicate embroidery bring depth and texture. Credits: VILA Credits: VILA From shorter dresses to fluid, floor-length styles, the collection is designed for […]

Red carpet. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Fur will no longer be allowed on the Emmy red carpet. The Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) has announced that the Television Academy will be enacting a fur-free rule across the red carpets of all its ceremonies. This includes the Creative Arts Emmy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast. For 2026 editions, invitations to each ceremony will inform guests of the new ban, with those who violate the rule to be removed before […]

Calvin Klein Collection, F/W 2025 runway show NYFW Credits: Calvin Klein Opinion When Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy appears on screen in the new television series Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, viewers see a fashion moment that once defined an era: slip dresses, camel coats, clean tailoring and an almost monastic restraint. It was the look of 1990s Calvin Klein, the label where Bessette worked as a publicist before marrying John F. Kennedy Jr. Three decades later, the aesthetic has […]

Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills Facade Credits: Peter Christiansen Valli for Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Global has confirmed a further 15 store closures as it continues to enact a restructuring plan associated with ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The luxury retail group is due to close 12 additional Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Neiman Marcus locations. This latest round of closures follows a first phase initiated in February, when eight Saks Fifth sites and one Neiman Marcus location closed. […]

Matthieu Blazy. Credits: Chanel Off Season 2026, Pre-Fall Women ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - Following a successful second show by Jonathan Anderson for Dior, it is Matthieu Blazy's turn at Chanel to overcome the 'second show' hurdle. The show will take place this Monday at Paris Fashion Week, where the Franco-Belgian designer's collection is one of the most anticipated. Anderson dazzled last Tuesday, on the second day of Paris Fashion Week dedicated to autumn/winter 2026/27 womenswear. […]

SS26. Credits: Reserved Reserved's new spring collection blossoms with a contemporary wardrobe of sophisticated contrasts, vibrant colours and tailored silhouettes. The range is rich in seasonal must-haves, designed to empower every woman with energy, character and freedom. At the heart of the collection is a harmonious dialogue between lightness and structure. Light, fluid fabrics meet more defined silhouettes, while the delicacy of pastel nuances contrasts with the bolder attitude of […]

Dockers storefront. Credits: Dockers. US denim giant Levi Strauss announced the final closing of the sale of its Dockers brand to the US brand management firm Authentic Brands Group on February 27, 2026. This transaction marks a significant shift in the long-term strategy of the company as it seeks to streamline operations and focus on high-growth assets. The divestiture follows a definitive agreement first announced on May 20, 2025. The initial transaction value was set at 311 million […]

Loewe, presentation show for the men's and women's collections for autumn/winter 2026/2027. Credits: Loewe. Madrid – As one of the most anticipated events of the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week, the presentation of Loewe's new collection for the autumn/winter 2026/2027 season took place on the outskirts of the French capital this Friday, March 6. It was a co-ed presentation, from which its new creative directors, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, finally presented their first […]

Credits: FILA Following the strong momentum of its hit model “Echappe,” FILA is further strengthening its footwear franchise by expanding its “Low Profile” sneaker offering. Operated by Misto Korea, FILA announced on the 5th the broader rollout of “Ritmo Sleek” and “GLIO,” two models that reinterpret the brand’s heritage archives through a modern lens. The collection aligns with the ongoing “Low Profile” sneaker trend—defined by slim silhouettes and lower insteps—that […]

Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition Credits: Soles4Souls US-based nonprofit Soles4Souls has announced the acquisition of Erren Recondition, a Netherlands-based specialist in footwear and apparel reconditioning. The move is designed to enhance the ability of Soles4Souls to provide scalable circularity services for brands and retailers, focusing on extending product lifespans and reducing textile waste. The acquisition integrates the technical expertise of Erren Recondition, which has […]

Credits: CHIC SHOWS From March 11 to 13, 2026, the spring edition of CHIC Shanghai – China International Fashion Fair will take place at the National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. With 1,091 exhibitors and a total of 1,135 brands from eight countries and regions – Italy, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, Australia, India and Hong Kong – the fair once again confirms its role as one of the most important fashion platforms in Asia. The event covers 117,200 square […]

John Lewis app Credits: John Lewis media gallery UK retailer John Lewis is making a significant investment in artificial intelligence-powered shopping, aiming to be one of the first businesses in the UK to fully integrate the technology. The initiative will allow products from the John Lewis Partnership to be served to customers seeking inspiration on platforms such as Google Gemini and ChatGPT, starting later this year. Once the technology is fully deployed, customers will be able to transact […]

The North Face at Jacamo Credits: N Brown UK retail platform N Brown has announced a new partnership with US outdoor label The North Face. The agreement will see 85 product lines launch across the digital platforms of N Brown, which include Jacamo, JD Williams and Simply Be. This development marks the first time The North Face collections will be available through the group. The partnership strengthens a third-party portfolio that currently features brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Barbour, […]

Credits: Secrid At first glance, the pocket may seem like a minor design feature. Yet it quietly shapes how people move through their day. This International Women’s Day, Dutch wallet brand Secrid highlights the ongoing “pocket gap,” the persistent design imbalance between men’s and women’s clothing pockets, and what it reveals about mobility, independence, and how we carry the essentials of daily life. For many women, getting dressed still involves a practical calculation: what can […]

Tom Ford Fall 2026 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Opinion Everyone once in a while a runway show transcends the season, eclipsing expectations and injecting a genuine sense of excitement into the month-long fashion marathon. That moment came in Paris with Haider Ackermann’s presentation for Tom Ford Autumn Winter 2026. Paris Fashion Week is no stranger to spectacle - see Dior’s spectacular multi-million euro production set in the Tuileries gardens - but this show felt almost […]

Credits: Sione Na’a Helu The apparel industry has reached a critical tipping point where ambition must transition into collective execution. Last month, the Dutch branch of the international data standardisation organization GS1 and technology firm WAIR hosted the ‘24h Circular Fashion journey’ in Amsterdam, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to address the accelerating shift toward a circular economy. Under the theme ‘from compliance to competitive advantage’, the […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai This monthly overview distils the financial trends that shaped the global fashion industry in February 2026, drawing on earnings releases, market data and macroeconomic signals relevant to senior decision-makers across the sector. A sector navigating divergent fortunes The February reporting season painted a picture of an industry pulled in opposing directions. On one side, sportswear brands and off-price retailers continued to post strong growth; on the other, […]

Princess Polly store. Credits: Princess Polly. a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. has reported revenue growth for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, supported by continued momentum in the US and expansion of its physical retail footprint. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company recorded net sales of 164 million dollars, representing an increase of 3.1 percent compared to 159 million dollars in the same period of 2024, or 2.8 percent on a constant currency basis. Sales […]

Credits: Accademia Costume & Moda There comes a moment for anyone who has chosen fashion when it is time to go further. Beyond undergraduate study, beyond academic exercises, beyond the romantic notion of one day working in a Maison. It is the moment when talent demands structure, vision and direct contact with the industry. It is precisely at this point that Accademia Costume & Moda comes into focus – an institution that, in more than 60 years - has built a distinctive educational […]

Luxe by Starboard retail store. Credits: Starboard Group. Cruise retail firm Starboard Group has promoted Jia Jia Liu to general manager, Asia Market, underlining the region as a key geographical market for the company. Liu has been with Starboard for 16 years, holding roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she led the group’s Asia account since January 2025. In her new role, Liu will report to Starboard’s VP and GM, Royal Caribbean International and Asia, and has been tasked […]

One can say that 19th century textile labels were the precursors of modern day social media images - but took much longer to create. Credits: Simone Preuss for FashionUnited The first thing you notice is the heat; it is all around, almost palpable. Then there are the sounds, deafening, each vendor trying to shout louder than the next. “Madam, here, here, Kashmiri silk, you won’t find anywhere.” “Come to my stall, please, I will show you the widest range.” Then there are the smells of […]

Victoria Beckham SS24, Ready to Wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Victoria Beckham is on a growth path. The British luxury brand is preparing to open new stores in New York and Paris this year following a 19 percent uptick in sales for 2025. According to WWD, the company saw overall sales rise to 170 million dollars last year, as categories like leather goods, denim and beauty continued to evolve. Its EBITDA was over four times higher than the previous year, while its margin is moving […]

Washington Credits: Maria Thalassinou via Unsplash US retail sales weakened at the start of the year. They fell by 0.2 percent month-on-month in January, as the Department of Commerce announced in Washington on Friday. The retail sector is of great importance to the US economy. Economists had, on average, anticipated a slightly stronger sales decline of 0.3 percent. In the previous month, revenues had stagnated. Excluding volatile vehicle sales, retail revenues remained unchanged in January, […]

Here's the illustration depicting the European Parliament in the context of addressing greenwashing Credits: Generated by FashionUnited with an AI tool (for a news story about the Green Claims Directive, March 13, 2024). The European Commission unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. In the presence of leaders from the Committee of the Regions (CoR), executive vice president Stéphane Séjourné presented an initiative designed to fundamentally strengthen the […]

Shein at BHV Marais in Paris Credits: STEPHANE OUZOUNOFF / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP The environmental organisation Greenpeace has accused Chinese fashion retailer Shein of continuing to sell harmful products in the EU despite warnings. “Shein's audacity is shocking. The company promises to protect consumers before the EU Parliament, yet in reality, it continues to sell heavily contaminated products,” said Moritz Jäger-Roschko, a Greenpeace expert on the circular economy. “Shein […]

Richard Baker speaks on stage at the third annual Global Lyme Alliance Gala on October 11, 2017 in New York City. Credits: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP CEO Profile In the turmoil surrounding iconic North American department stores, one name has repeatedly surfaced in recent months: Richard Baker. Under the leadership of the current Galeria investor, the Canadian department store chain Hudson’s Bay was forced to close after more than 355 years, and […]

Credits: UNDP The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has spotlighted the impact of inclusive vocational education through the story of a young fashion student gaining new opportunities in Hebron. According to UNDP, 20-year-old Nada Bouti is studying fashion design and tailoring at the Al-Amal Vocational Training Center for People with Hearing Impairment. The centre was renovated and equipped with support from UNDP, in partnership with the Palestinian Centre for Communication and […]

Matalan store front. Credits: Matalan. UK fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has announced a commitment for an additional 25 million pounds (33.32 million dollars) in funding from its core investor group. The consortium includes US-based Invesco, UK-based Tresidor, UK-based Man Group, and US-based Napier Park. If drawn down, the capital will be used to advance the strategic progress delivered by the business over the past year. The retailer intends to accelerate investment in key growth […]

Pile of textiles. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. The London Textile Fair (TLTF) has changed the date of its upcoming edition to July to better cater to evolving sourcing calendars. Previously held in September, the autumn/winter event will now take place between July 14 and 15, yet will remain at the Business Design Centre in London. According to organisers, the change in timing intends to “better align with the international exhibition schedule and global fashion sourcing […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai As the UK transitions into spring, the retail sector recorded a positive start to the month, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales rising by +3.20%. This growth, measured against a negative base of -6.89% from the previous year, was bolstered by gains across all segments. However, the week’s narrative was defined by a powerful digital performance that effectively offset a sharp decline in physical foot traffic. The fashion sector continued its impressive 2026 […]

The Labubu exhibition in Paris. Credits: Pop Mart / Labubu. More than just a plush toy, Labubu has become a global phenomenon and a luxury accessory in its own right. Particularly on-trend in 2025, this sharp-toothed charm has adorned everything from Birkin bags to Uniqlo satchels. It is now the subject of a major retrospective running alongside Paris Fashion Week. After touring Shanghai, Taipei and Hong Kong, the world tour celebrating the first decade of The Monsters, from which Labubu […]

Colorado. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Colorado-based outdoor apparel company Jack and Sage has acquired the assets, intellectual property and inventory of sustainable apparel label Kastlfel, marking a strategic expansion into the sustainable basics segment. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction also includes a partnership with Kastlfel’s parent company, Ecocentric Brands, which will continue to oversee the brand’s screen print decoration […]

Tottenham Court Road, London, UK. Credits: Unsplash. New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic have revealed a sharp decline in UK retail footfall in February. Total visits dropped 4.7 percent year-over-year, a notable deterioration from January’s modest 0.6 percent decline. High streets saw the steepest fall, with footfall down 5.4 percent YoY, compared to a 1.9 percent decrease in January. Shopping centres followed closely behind, where footfall dropped 5.5 […]

Vinted HQ. Credits: Vinted Investment management firm BlackRock is believed to be circling a stake in Vinted as part of a deal that would value the fashion resale platform at around eight billion euros (seven billion pounds). According to SkyNews, BlackRock is among a string of new investors that are said to have agreed to participate in the company’s secondary share sale, due to be announced over the coming weeks. The media outlet reported that the deal has been in the discussion phase for […]

More than 100 workers at the Charlton warehouse in London will decide whether to strike Credits: Pexels, Chait Goli “Employees at Net-a-porter are to vote on strike action after the company’s management went back on its commitment to pay the London living wage,” according to a statement from the Gmb union, which has 500,000 members in the UK. More than 100 workers at the luxury retailer's Charlton warehouse, which is part of LuxExperience, will decide whether to walk out over the broken […]

Mossi Traoré PFW FW26 Credits: F. Julienne On Thursday, March 6, 2026, Paris Fashion Week took a surreal turn as spectators watched in disbelief at the "trial" of designer Mossi Traoré. Held at the Paris Court of Appeal, the hearing opened with a laundry list of charges. The prosecution alleged a series of "crimes" committed in the pursuit of fashion: shoplifting Levi’s from Le Printemps, identity fraud to bypass Anna Wintour’s gatekeepers, an unauthorized photoshoot at the Taj Mahal, […]

Interview Marc Cain New York showroom. Credits: Marc Cain. Marc Cain has spent almost a decade intentionally and strategically building its presence in North America. Now, the German womenswear label is preparing to take a more dedicated approach to the US and Canada following an organisational realignment of its business. Towards the end of last year, the company announced the appointment of Jessica R’Bibo as president of its Canadian subsidiary, while Joy Corson assumed the […]

Khaite unveils spring pop-up at Selfridges. Credits: Khaite. US luxury label Khaite has unveiled a new pop-up experience at Selfridges spotlighting its spring 2026 collection. Running from March 2 to May 28, the installation intends to welcome customers into an “immersive landscape”, reflecting the collection’s concept of “movement, tension, and transformation”. Situated in the London department store’s Atrium on the second floor, the retail space looks to mirror the mythology of […]

Credits: Radley London, Facebook The parent company of Radley is reportedly exploring a sale of the British handbag brand after a decade of ownership. According to Sky News, private equity firm Freshstream has appointed FTI Consulting to oversee a review of strategic options for the business, with a sale among the considerations. A source for the media outlet noted that Radley was exploring new investment or ownership, yet warned that no decisions had yet been made. FashionUnited has contacted […]

Credits: White Milano Buyer numbers increased by 12 percent at White Milano. The event took place from February 26 to March 1 in Milan's Tortona Fashion District. The reactions from international and Italian buyers were very positive. "White is the ideal place to find new collections and discover new trends. Our search focuses on brands with fresh designs and on-trend colours. When choosing a brand, we favour clear and recognisable originality in garments and accessories. These must represent […]

Lululemon Kensington High Street store Credits: Lululemon by Michael Franke Chip Wilson is accelerating his campaign calling for a leadership overhaul at Lululemon. The founder of the Canadian athleisure brand has launched a new website detailing the changes he believes are needed in order to unlock value for shareholders. The platform further spotlights the candidates Wilson’s put forth for election as independent directors to the company’s board. These include Marc Maurer, former co-CEO […]

JD.com headquarters in Beijing Credits: JD.com stock photo Chinese supply chain technology provider JD.com has reported a 13 percent increase in total net revenues for the full year 2025, reaching 1,309.09 billion RMB (187.2 billion dollars). The Beijing-based company saw its core JD Retail segment achieve resilient performance, with operating profit for the year rising to 51.40 billion RMB compared to 41.08 billion RMB in the previous year. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, […]

Puma in London Credit: Puma. Investors snapped up shares in Adidas and Puma on Thursday. With share price gains of 4.1 percent and 6.9 percent, the two sportswear manufacturers led the list of gainers on the Dax and MDax respectively. A transaction by British billionaire and investor Michael Ashley provided a boost for Puma. Specifically, it involves the sale of financial instruments, known as short puts, which represent around 5.6 percent of the voting rights in Puma upon maturity. This was […]

Princess Polly store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, California. Credits: via Business Wire, a.k.a. Brands Fast fashion retailer Princess Polly is accelerating its retail expansion. The a.k.a. Brands-owned label has confirmed eight new store openings throughout the second half of 2026 and into early 2027. New locations due to unveil a store in the latter part of this year include Houston, Texas; Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Edina, Minnesota. In early 2027, the brand will then […]

Stone Island unveils exclusive ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’ 2026 tour wardrobe for Dave. Credits: Stone Island Stone Island continues to deepen its Community As a Form of Research philosophy by outfitting the British musician Dave and his team for his “The Boy Who Played the Harp” 2026 tour, accompanying this collaboration with a limited-edition release and store installations. For the first time in its history, the brand has collaborated with a musician on a custom look, celebrating […]

Credits: Matalan Matalan is transporting homes straight to the sun-drenched shores of southern Italy with the launch of its vibrant new Sorrento homeware collection. Inspired by the citrus groves and tiled terraces of the Amalfi Coast, the Sorrento collection blends bold fruit motifs, sun-baked hues and playful pattern clashes to create interiors that feel full of light and personality. At the heart of the collection is a palette that captures the spirit of summer: zesty lemon yellows, ripe […]

Chanel, Métiers d'Art 26 collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight ANALYSIS Everyone who has tried one on says the same thing: “You have to wear it to understand.” The Chanel jacket, a centrepiece of the French house, requires a physical encounter to be truly appreciated. This is a significant detail in an era where desire is almost always sparked through a screen. However, it has not stopped the value of this icon from soaring on the second-hand fashion market. What is behind this […]

Denim workers at the Afri-Expo factory in Maseru, Lesotho, in March last year. Credits: Roberta Ciuccio / AFP Lesotho’s garment industry, once a beacon of industrial growth in Southern Africa, is facing a collapse that unions describe as a “gendered supply chain shock.” Following the US administration’s imposition of “reciprocal” tariffs — which reached as high as 50 percent before settling at a 15 percent surcharge — the mountain kingdom’s largest private employer is reeling […]

Havaianas store Credits: Havaianas Brazilian footwear giant Alpargatas, the parent company of Havaianas, has concluded its 2025 fiscal year with record-breaking results in its domestic market and a return to profitability for its international operations. The group reported a net income of 567.89 million reals (107.88 million dollars) for the full year, representing the highest annual result in the history of the company. In the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025, consolidated net revenue […]

Gap store Credits: Gap Inc. NEW YORK — Gap Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, marking what the company describes as a transition from ‘fixing fundamentals’ to a ‘building momentum’ phase. The US-based specialty apparel group achieved net sales of 15.40 billion dollars for the full year, representing a 2 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite navigating significant macroeconomic headwinds, including a […]

Lorenzo Bertelli Credits: Courtesy of Prada Group, photo credit Mattia Balsamini The fashion world now has a date for the highly anticipated evolution of Versace. During a conference call following the release of the Prada Group’s 2025 results, executive chairman Lorenzo Bertelli announced that the brand’s debut collection under new creative director Pieter Mulier will premiere early next year. Mulier, who officially begins his tenure on July 1, is tasked with "expressing a new creative […]