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Natalie Rogers, COO Credits: N Brown British digital retail platform N Brown has announced the appointment of Natalie Rogers to the newly established position of chief operating officer (COO). The strategic move is intended to bolster the leadership team as the group enters a phase of growth focused on operational efficiency and disciplined execution. Executive chair and group chief executive officer Steve Johnson stated that the appointment reflects a commitment to the end-to-end execution of […]

Free People store sign Credits: Free People US fashion and lifestyle brand Free People has confirmed it will open its first-ever Scottish store in Edinburgh on January 23, as part of its ongoing international expansion plan. The new 7,974 square foot store, located on George Street, Edinburgh, will span two floors and will house Free People’s signature vintage-inspired and romantic styles, alongside key pieces from We The Free, Free People’s in-house line of Americana-inspired denim and […]

Woolrich's stand at Pitti Uomo, January 2026. Credits: FashionUnited / Ole Spötter. When Turin-based BasicNet acquired Woolrich late last year, the deal reflected the strengthening of a portfolio already rife in cultural heritage. The US brand’s fervour for authenticity and outdoor tradition aligned fittingly with BasicNet’s already extensive roster of brands, spanning Kappa and K-Way to Superga and Sebago. Now, at the ongoing Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, Woolrich’s new owners […]

Ron Dorff campaign Credits: Ron Dorff French-Swedish menswear brand Ron Dorff is relocating its UK flagship store from Earlham Street in Seven Dials to Soho, London. The new 600-square-foot flagship will be located at 32 Berwick Street and will showcase the premium lifestyle brand's men’s fashion and accessories, including sportswear, loungewear, underwear, and swimwear. The move will see the menswear brand sitting opposite fellow Scandinavian-inspired retailers Sandqvist and Nudie Jeans, […]

October’s Very Own campaign Credits: instagram.com/octobersveryown Canadian lifestyle brand October’s Very Own (OVO), founded by Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham, Oliver El-Khatib, and Noah ‘40’ Shebib, has received a capital injection from US-based investment firm Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.) to support the brand’s global expansion plans. In a statement, A.R.I., which specialises in growth financing for category-defining, innovative companies, said OVO represents the “next […]

Diesel flagship in Seoul Credits: Diesel Diesel has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO), reports Vogue Business. Andrea Rigogliosi was tipped for the top role at the Italian brand in autumn 2025, and his position has now reportedly been confirmed. Parent company OTB has not yet released a statement regarding the appointment. Rigogliosi is the brand's first CEO since Eraldo Poletto's departure in February 2023. He previously served as global head of retail and commercial at Miu Miu, a […]

Mulberry-Store in London Credits: © Michael Franke Somerset-based British luxury brand Mulberry has announced a robust trading performance for the 13 weeks to December 27, 2025. The group achieved revenue growth across all geographic markets, underpinned by a strategic focus on full-price sales during the competitive festive period. Group total sales increased by 5.3 percent at actual currency rates, while consolidated like-for-like (LFL) sales in retail and digital channels rose by 11 […]

Credits: JImmy Choo Les Fleurs is Jimmy Choo 's new Spring 2026 women's campaign. It explores the point of tension where reality meets fantasy and where natural beauty engages with brutalist architecture. The campaign reinforces the overall narrative of the collection, Future Feminine ; a study of modern femininity. Credits: Jimmy Choo By juxtaposing oversized flowers with utilitarian architecture, playing with perception and contradiction, and blending the old and the new, the real and […]

Spending Spotlight research from American Express Credits: American Express New research from American Express (Amex) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how consumers plan and make shopping decisions as they look for “savvier ways” to manage their spending in 2026. The ‘Spending Spotlight’ report states that nearly a third (29 percent) of UK adults either plan to, or will consider using, AI assistants and tools when they shop this year, rising to nearly […]

Credits: McArthur Glen McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets, today announced a record-breaking festive period in the UK reaffirming the enduring appeal of the Group’s prestigious UK portfolio. Total sales for the seven weeks from the Black Friday period through to 4th January, increased by 7% year-on-year, supported by 5 million visitors, up 3.5% compared with last year. Record-breaking Black Friday performance Across the Black Friday […]

No Name participates in the Pitti Uomo trade show for the second year Credits: No Name French footwear specialist Groupe RAS (Rautureau Apple Shoes), the owner of brands No Name, Schmoove and Armistice, is entering a new phase in its history, driven by a complementary management duo. Propelled by international acceleration and a diversification into apparel, the company is now organising itself as a “creative start-up” to establish a lasting presence in the global market. From historic […]

Ebay Circular Fashion Fund 2026 Credits: Ebay Online marketplace Ebay is expanding its Circular Fashion Fund’s reach across Europe, Switzerland, and Canada, building on its established presence in the UK, Germany, Australia, and the US, as it looks to fund innovative solutions that extend the life of clothing and reduce textile waste. The annual programme, first launched in 2022, is designed to support entrepreneurs tackling the fashion and textile industry’s environmental footprint, from […]

Shein corner at BHV (Paris). Credits: Photo by J-F ROLLINGER / ONLY FRANCE / ONLY FRANCE VIA AFP The appeal hearing regarding the state's request to temporarily block the Shein website in France is scheduled for February 5. This follows the initial rejection of the case. The office of the minister of commerce, Serge Papin, confirmed the date to AFP on Tuesday. On December 19, the Paris judicial court rejected the suspension request, deeming the measure “disproportionate” after the […]

Robert Rodriguez headshot Credits: Robert Rodriguez New York-based womenswear brand Derek Lam, owned by Public Clothing Company, has appointed Robert Rodriguez as its new creative director and plans to relaunch the brand’s mainline collection during New York Fashion Week in February. Rodriguez, an acclaimed designer known for his sophisticated yet effortless aesthetic merging tailoring with femininity, will showcase his new vision for the Derek Lam Collection for autumn/winter 2026. The […]

Credits: BARTS For the new Fall/Winter 26/27 collection, BARTS ventured into the Scottish mountains. This untouched, rugged and stunning environment serves as the inspiration for the ‘Spirit of the Mountains’ collection. The new BARTS collection focuses on warmth, texture and character. With themes Highland Muse and Alpine Allure, we create the common thread for the new collection. The F/W 26/27 collection reflects the BARTS DNA with rich textures, authentic patterns and playful details. […]

Credits: Saks. Saks Global has officially succumbed to bankruptcy. The US luxury retail group has commenced voluntary chapter 11 proceedings in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, has said its stores will remain open for now. The filing intends to facilitate an ongoing transformation programme, through which Saks Global will evaluate its operational footprint. A 1.75 billion […]

Pitti Uomo gets underway Credits: AKAstudio-collective Pitti Uomo remains “in motion”. The theme of the 109th edition, “Motion”, seemed to encourage visitors on the very first day of the Italian menswear trade fair. They were keen to discover the latest highlights from the autumn/winter 2026 collections. The exhibition features over 750 brands, nearly half of which are international. Attendees can look forward to special events showcasing global labels such as Japan’s Soshiotsuki and […]

Giambattista Valli SS26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight The Giambattista Valli, an Italian-French fashion brand is reportedly facing a complex period that could lead to its closure. According to reports from Italian daily newspaper Il Foglio, this is due to debts far exceeding the label's turnover. “We do not know if we will make it to spring,” a company executive told the newspaper founded by Giuliano Ferrara. The accumulated debts are a significant burden, reportedly far exceeding its […]

The K-Way store on Corso Garibaldi in Milan Credits: K-Way Luca Lo Curzio is leaving K-Way after less than a year; the new interim ceo is Kenny Wilson. The manager leaves the position today, January 13. Lo Curzio joined K-Way, a French-born brand famous for its waterproof nylon jackets, in February 2025 and “has made a significant contribution to our organisation; the board of directors sincerely thanks him for his work and commitment over the past year,” reads a company statement. Kenny […]

Achilles Ion Gabriel Credit: Camper Achilles Ion Gabriel, creative director since 2019, and Spanish footwear label Camper are parting ways. The designer will leave his role as creative director of Camper and Camperlab after more than six years with the company. The spring/summer 2027 collections will be the last under his creative direction and will be presented at the beginning of December 2026. The company announced the news in a statement. Following this transition, the in-house creative […]

AI-generated image for illustration. Credits: FashionUnited In an era defined by rapid geopolitical shifts and environmental unpredictability, the new supply-chain metric is no longer simply speed or cost but resilience. “The brands that outperform won’t be the fastest or the cheapest. They’ll be the ones built to absorb whatever comes next,” advises Paul F. Magel, president of Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. That means that the role of the supply chain manager is changing too: […]

Credits: Knit-ted For Fall/Winter 2026, Knit-ted presents a collection that deliberately slows the pace. Titled A House for the Soul, the range reflects a return to intuition in an increasingly rationalised world. Rather than chasing transient trends, the collection is rooted in stillness, material integrity and emotional comfort, key values that continue to define Knit-ted’s position within the contemporary womenswear segment. Architectural inspiration, translated into knitwear The FW26 […]

Credits: Esther Hörmann. Esther Hörmann has been appointed CEO of Europe for Valentino. This strategic move strengthens the Italian house's regional leadership at a pivotal time for the brand. Based in Milan, Hörmann takes on the role following an international career spanning nearly two decades. She has worked with some of the leading companies in the luxury and fashion sector. Her experience has a strong focus on expansion, retail, and commercial management in strategic markets across […]

Shoe Zone Credits: Shoe Zone, Facebook UK-based footwear retailer Shoezone has reported a significant reduction in profitability for the financial year, citing a downturn in consumer confidence following the October 2024 budget and adverse fiscal policies. Profit before tax fell to 3.3 million pounds (4.4 million dollars) from 10.1 million pounds in 2024, while adjusted profit before tax reached 2.4 million pounds. Total revenue declined by 7.6 percent to 149.1 million pounds, influenced by a […]

Nicola Zotto, president of eyewear at VSP Vision and managing director of Marchon Eyewear and Marcolin Credits: VSP Vision. US-headquartered VSP Vision has named Nicola Zotta president of eyewear and managing director of Marchon Eyewear and Marcolin. His appointment follows VSP Vision’s acquisition of the Marcolin Group, which finalised in December 2025. Zotto will succeed Fabrizio Curci, who has been serving as CEO and general manager of Marcolin since June 2020. Similarly, president of […]

Humana used clothing collection bin. Credits: Humana. Madrid – Europe continues to advance its sustainability, textile waste management and reuse objectives. The continent will finance the development of a disruptive pilot programme in Spain for used clothing collection, offering “rewards” to consumers. This initiative seeks not only to accelerate progress towards these strategic goals but ultimately to embed the circular and second-hand model within the European consumer mindset. The […]

Sosandar campaign imagery. Credits: Sosandar. Sosandar, womenswear fashion group, continues to build momentum, with significant growth in its own site revenue. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended December 31, 2025, Sosandar reported a 10 percent increase in revenue, reaching 13.4 million pounds, compared to 12.2 million pounds in the same period last year. The company's own site revenue saw a substantial increase of 27 percent year-over-year. Gross margin also improved to 66 […]

Nike Structure Plus with ZoomX and ReactX technology. Credits: Nike. The resale market for collectibles and sportswear experiences robust growth in 2025, fueled by standout releases and product innovations that boosted the secondary market. Resale marketplace StockX reported that nearly 200 brands, from industry leaders to independent labels, set new all-time annual sales records on its platform. The shift suggests the industry’s growth is increasingly product-driven, rather than dependent […]

Mark Griffie, chief executive officer of Cosmo Credits: Cosmo Cosmo, a textile manufacturing company that provides performance textiles, composites, and advanced materials for the footwear and apparel industry, has announced former Nike executive Mark Griffie as chief executive officer. Griffie, who joined Cosmo in 2024 as president and chief operating officer, spent two decades at Nike, where he held various senior positions, including senior vice president of materials supply chain, where he […]

In Pictures Adidas x Molly-Mae campaign Credits: Adidas Influencer Molly-Mae Hague has teased a collaboration with sportswear brand Adidas on her social media. In a joint Instagram post with Adidas UK, Hague stated: “Three Stripes. One Vision. Curated by Molly-Mae. Coming Soon.” This was shared with campaign imagery featuring the influencer wearing black Adidas three stripe joggers styled with a peplum leather-look jacket on the back of an Adidas-branded lorry with the reg plate […]

Taylor Fritz is wearing Boss tennis kits featuring NovaPoly yarn Credits: Boss German fashion brand Boss is set to debut an innovative degradable recycled polyester yarn for its tennis kits worn by players Taylor Fritz and Matteo Berrettini at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, this month. The NovaPoly yarn is a recycled alternative to virgin polyester, developed by Boss in collaboration with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC, where recycled textile waste sourced from both pre- […]

Coach x The Sims 4 collaboration Credits: Coach American fashion and accessories brand Coach has launched a co-created open-access designer collection in the ‘The Sims 4’ gaming universe, marking a new step in the brand’s growing exploration of video games and expansion of its digital presence. The collection introduces wearable items from Coach’s ready-to-wear line, including the brand’s ‘Tabby’ and ‘Brooklyn’ bags, and a special ‘Coach Trunk’ designed to unlock […]

Fay Tranter, Spring Fair event director. Credits: Spring Fair. A series of leadership appointments have been made among the portfolio of Hyve Group, as the event organiser positions its trade shows for long-term growth. Fay Tranter has been named the new event director for Spring Fair, while Matthew Mein has been tapped for the same position at Glee and Autumn Fair. Tranter, who took up her role on December 1, 2025, holds sole responsibility for Spring Fair, where she will bring past […]

Roksanda FW25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight London-based fashion house Roksanda has appointed Patricia Sancho as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately, to drive the brand’s “new phase of growth and global expansion”. Sancho, who has more than 20 years of experience across luxury and premium fashion, has held senior leadership roles at Temperley London, Inditex (Tempe), and Juicy Couture, as well as founding strategic brand agency Atenea Consultancy, advising luxury […]

Benedetta Petruzzo, chief executive officer, international at Alo Credits: Alo Los Angeles-based wellness lifestyle brand Alo, known for its premium, fashion-forward fitness clothing, has appointed former Dior and Miu Miu executive Benedetta Petruzzo as its international chief executive officer. In the newly created role, Petruzzo will take the helm of driving Alo’s international expansion, by evolving the brand’s storytelling, client experience, and market strategy “while keeping […]

Bath, UK. Credits: Unsplash. “It was a drab Christmas for retailers,” Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), said in commentary on the organisation’s latest sales figures for the month of December. While total retail sales across the UK rose by 1.2 percent year-on-year, this reflected a slow down in growth for the month, which saw sales rise 3.2 percent in 2024. As food sales rose on the back of ongoing category inflation, non-food sales remained flat […]

Credits: Time for (S) Heroes Time for (S) Heroes, a European capacity-building initiative, is offering emerging designers, recent graduates and students across fashion, costume and related creative disciplines opportunities to develop sustainable and digitally driven design projects through international collaboration. Funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union, the project runs from 2024 to 2028 and focuses on sustainable and circular design, art installations, digital […]

Anne Putz is the new senior director of corporate communications at Puma Image: Puma SE German sportswear company Puma SE has filled another management position. On Monday, the company announced the appointment of Anne Putz as senior director of corporate communications. In her new role, the Luxembourg native will report directly to CEO Arthur Hoeld and will now “lead Puma's external and internal corporate communications and act as corporate spokesperson,” according to a statement. Putz […]

Vessi store at Bellevue Square in The Bellevue Collection Credits: Vessi Canadian waterproof footwear and lifestyle brand Vessi, which rebranded last year to support its growth ambitions, has opened its first-ever retail store in the US. The Vancouver-founded brand has opened its debut store at Bellevue Square in The Bellevue Collection, in Bellevue, Washington, a shopping centre featuring more than 200 retail stores with anchors Macy's and Nordstrom. As the brand’s first permanent […]

Vetements FW 2017 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Vetements will not be bringing the trademark dispute over its name to the US Supreme Court. Justices have declined to hear the luxury label’s petition to reconsider a low court’s decision to block trademark applications on the grounds of using “foreign equivalents”. This is just the latest setback in Vetements’ now long-running attempt to trademark its name in the US. In 2021, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied […]

Jennifer Lawrence in Givenchy at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes Awards. Credits: Givenchy. The highly anticipated 2026 Golden Globes ceremony is officially in full swing, with the red carpet arrivals drawing massive attention at the Beverly Hilton hotel in sunny Los Angeles, California. The atmosphere is electric as Hollywood's elite step out in breathtaking fashion to celebrate the year's best in film and television. Among the early arrivals who turned heads were the stars of the hit […]

Credits: NSFDW 2025 The ninth edition of Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week (NSFDW) concluded in Lagos, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for emerging African fashion talent. Held over three days at GAC Motors, Victoria Island, the event featured 16 student designers presenting collections that spanned heritage couture, contemporary womenswear and experimental streetwear. The event’s top honours went to Estazwere, named Most Creative Designer, and Konvetti, awarded […]

CEO Profile Amandine Ohayon Credits: Vera Wang and Amandine Ohayon - courtesy of Pronovias Group Since January 9, 2026, Amandine Ohayon has been at the helm of Givenchy. Combining a rigour inherited from her time at L'Oréal, pragmatism forged through contact with private equity, and a creative sensibility, the ESSEC graduate is tasked with stabilising one of the most aristocratic houses in the LVMH portfolio, alongside its creative director Sarah Burton. A profile of a leader who […]

Shinyakozuka autumn/winter 2024, ready-to-wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Pitti Uomo fashion trade fair, held between January 13 to 16, will bring together industry professionals from around the world in Florence, Italy. Among the many exhibiting brands from across the globe, one brand will present a special runway show alongside last year's LVMH Prize winner Sohsiotsuki and Headmayer. That brand is the Japanese label Shinyakozuka. Shinyakozuka's identity is defined by the […]

Vince European flagship on Marylebone High Street, London Credits: Vince New York-based global retail platform Vince Holding Corp. (Vince) has announced preliminary, unaudited sales results for the nine-week holiday period ended January 3, 2026. The company recorded a 5.3 percent increase in total net sales compared to the prior year period, driven by significant gains in its direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations. The D2C segment saw sales rise by 9.7 percent, benefiting from strategic […]

Very UK Credits: Very via Facebook UK-based digital retailer and financial services provider The Very Group Limited has reported a return to revenue growth and enhanced profitability for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended September 27, 2025. Despite a challenging market environment, the group achieved a 2.4 percent increase in total revenue to 460.8 million pounds. The performance was primarily driven by the flagship Very UK brand, where revenue rose 3.7 percent to 406.7 million […]

Brunello Cucinelli, SS26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Brunello Cucinelli has concluded 2025 with revenues of 1.41 billion euros (1.64 billion dollars). This represents a growth of 11.5 percent at constant exchange rates, exceeding the forecasts made at the start of the year, and an increase of 10.1 percent at current exchange rates. The Italian company's growth trend in the fourth quarter was positive. Revenues reached 388.6 million euros, showing an increase of 11.9 percent at constant […]

Spring 2026. Credits: GANT GANT's new collection brings timeless icons back into focus. Discover chinos, shirts, collegiate sweats, and lighter outerwear in soft seasonal shades that capture a fresh state of mind. The Pre-Spring offering focuses on GANT’s timeless icon styles, including chinos, shirts, collegiate sweats and lighter outerwear, presented in soft, seasonal shades. Visually, the collection translates the label’s heritage into a light and versatile wardrobe for the transition […]

The new logo of the Harvey Nichols loyalty programme. Credits: Harvey Nichols. British department store Harvey Nichols has said it will be upgrading its loyalty programme as part of wider transformation efforts. In a statement to FashionUnited, the company said it was enacting the shift to “align with our new creative direction and the way our customers engage with us”. Among the changes, the programme will undertake a refreshed visual identity alongside an updated tier structure, which, […]

Team of Athena Studio at NRF 2026 New York Credits: NRF As the global fashion industry navigates a transformative period defined by technological integration and sustainability mandates, the NRF 2026 Innovators Showcase has emerged as a critical hub for next-generation solutions. Taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York from 11 to 13 January, the event highlights companies bridging the gap between creative vision and operational efficiency. Below, five innovators from […]

Credits: Aurélien For Fall Winter 2026, Aurélien returns to Pitti Uomo with a collection shaped by material refinement and natural restraint. The colour palette draws inspiration from Nordic landscapes, where raw nature and quiet contrasts define the environment. Chocolate brown recalls volcanic earth, light and mid greys echo stone and mist, black reflects lava fields, and Sargasso blue captures the depth of northern seas. Fabrication remains central to the collection’s identity. Pure […]

Abercrombie & Fitch Covent Garden Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has issued an updated business outlook for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2025, signaling a period of record-breaking performance balanced by evolving trade challenges. Chief executive officer Fran Horowitz reported that the company maintained a strong "on offense" strategy throughout the holiday season, resulting in record quarter-to-date net sales through December. This growth was […]

Urban Outfitters store. Credits: Urban Outfitters / Nuuly. Urban Outfitters (URBN) announced record sales over the festive period, as both digital channels and retail stores recorded mid single-digit positive growth. For the two months ended December 31, 2025, net sales for the group rose 9 percent compared to the same period the year prior, with net sales for retail up 7 percent. Comparable retail sales increased 5 percent. In terms of brands, comparable retail segment net sales rose 9 […]

American Eagle store in Dubai, UAE. Credits: © Ritu Jethani | Dreamstime.com US-based apparel group American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has announced an upward revision to its fourth quarter financial outlook following a record-breaking holiday trading period. For the quarter-to-date period through January 3, 2026, the company reported that consolidated comparable sales increased by a high single-digit percentage. The performance was characterised by positive momentum across both digital […]

Lululemon in Amsterdam. Credits: Lululemon Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc. has updated its financial outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company now expects net revenue and diluted earnings per share (EPS) to reach the upper end of its previously issued guidance ranges. The group forecasts net revenue to settle toward the high end of 3.50 billion dollars to 3.59 billion dollars. Similarly, diluted EPS is projected to align with the upper […]

The Birkenstock company headquarters Image: Birkenstock German footwear provider Birkenstock also grew strongly in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This is according to preliminary results published by the listed parent company, Birkenstock Holding plc, on Monday. The results were released ahead of the ICR Consumer Conference, where the company will present its current performance to international investors and analysts. According to the available figures, revenue in the […]

The Fortezza da Basso in Florence, home of Pitti Uomo Credits: Pitti Immagine All eyes are on Florence this week for the start of the Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair, a pivotal event for the global fashion industry that opens tomorrow. The trade show begins against a backdrop of complex international trade data; as of November 2025, ISTAT (the Italian National Institute of Statistics) estimates a significant 7.4 percent reduction in imports from non-EU countries, while Italian exports have […]

Izipizi campaign Credits: Izipizi French eyewear brand Izipizi has announced a strategic partnership with Aesthetic Movement (A/M), the sales and brand development agency in the US design and gift industry, to accelerate its presence and growth in the US. Starting this month, A/M will represent Izipizi across the US to bring its design-led eyewear to a wider audience by partnering with design stores, gift shops, interior stores, concept stores, museums, and bookstores. The partnership marks […]

Credits: Modefabriek The winter edition of Modefabriek is just around the corner, bringing two days full of fashion, inspiration and new encounters. Visitors can look forward to an inspiring mix of both new and familiar brands, including Club L’avenir, AMAYA Amsterdam, Sofie Schnoor, Knit-ted, Refined Department, Second Female, Aimée the Label and ALOHAS. From timeless essentials to bold silhouettes, this edition highlights beautiful materials, surprising details and collections full of […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector has kicked off 2026 with an explosive start, as total like-for-like (LFL) sales climbed by +7.86% this week. This robust performance is particularly significant as it was measured against a solid +18.54% base from the same period last year, marking a triumphant transition from the conclusion of 2025 into the new year. The fashion sector was the undisputed star of the week, with total LFL sales ballooning by an extraordinary +17.00%. This […]

Credits: Burberry Innovation is at the heart of Burberry, and gabardine is its most revolutionary fabric. Created by Thomas Burberry in 1879, its rain and weather-resistant properties have protected wearers for almost 150 years, from explorers on Antarctic expeditions to Londoners wrapped in a trench coat on a rainy day. Credits: Burberry To celebrate its enduring appeal, Burberry is proud to present a film set in Snowdonia, Wales, featuring the house’s new Gabardine Capsule. […]

Simon Carter, CEO of British Land Credits: British Land UK commercial property company British Land has confirmed that chief executive officer Simon Carter is stepping down from his role, after 18 years at the company. Carter, who has a 12-month notice period, will be leaving British Land to become chief executive officer of P3 Logistics Parks, the GIC-owned investor, manager and developer of logistics properties in Europe. In a statement, the board of British Land said it will “run a full […]

Solena Materials facility at WestTech London Credits: Solena Materials Textile innovation company Solena Materials, which uses AI to design plastic-free protein-based fibres for luxury and high-performance fabrics, has relocated to a new pilot facility in North Acton, west London, as it prepares for its first commercial product launch in 2027. The move marks a major step for the start-up, a spinout from Imperial College London, towards scaling production of next-generation textiles, which […]

Interview The Lyst Index has become a key indicator in determining both the success and decline among top fashion players. Despite the market’s generally dynamic nature, recent Lyst findings have pointed to a degree of stability in the industry, with certain brands consistently maintaining top positions over extended periods. Concurrently, heritage labels are experiencing a surge in popularity, while major sportswear brands are actively working to regain relevance. In conversation with […]

Simon Porte Jacquemus in front of his London boutique. Credits: Billaltaright /Courtesy of Jacquemus On January 25, French brand Jacquemus will close Paris Fashion Week with a show at the Musée Picasso. The choice of venue, revealed by WWD, is not new: the designer had already staged a show at the institution in 2017 for his “La Bomba” show. This return to the Musée Picasso highlights the brand's close ties with cultural institutions. The brand has also organised several events at the […]

In Pictures Dior at The Corner Shop at Selfridges Credits: Dior by Kristen Pelou French luxury fashion house Dior has launched a pop-up at The Corner Shop at Selfridges in London to showcase the debut collections from its creative director, Jonathan Anderson. The pop-up will run until February 28 and has been inspired by Dior’s archives, with the décor featuring reinterpretations of the Dior grey boxes from the luxury brand’s very first boutique, called ‘Colifichets’. Dior […]

JD Sports, Vancouver flagship store. Credits: JD Sports. The JD Group is due to enable US customers to purchase products through AI platforms. The sportswear retailer has announced a global agreement with digital commerce platform provider Commercetools and Stripe to allow for one-click purchases on platforms such as Gemini and ChatGPT. The company will leverage the duo’s Agentic Commerce Suite (ACS) for the feature, first integrating into Microsoft Copilot before extending to other Large […]

Mills by Millie Bobby Brown launches exclusively at Walmart Credits: Walmart Actress Millie Bobby Brown, star of Netflix’s show ‘Stranger Things’, has launched a new fashion line for teens and young women for Walmart in collaboration with Delta Galil USA, the global manufacturer and owner of fashion companies such as Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and P.J. Salvage. The Mills by Millie Bobby Brown fashion line draws on the actress's own experience, explains the press release, “to bring […]

Interview ULAC sales manager Justina Klimek. Credits: United Legwear & Apparel Co. United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) continues its expansion trajectory with the appointment of Justina Klimek as Sales Manager for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) as well as parts of Europe. With more than a decade of experience in fashion wholesale, the sales specialist brings a comprehensive 360-degree understanding of the industry, ranging from key account management and […]

Teyana Taylor in Schiaparelli Haute Couture at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Credits: Schiaparelli. Hollywood's top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour. Here is a glance at some of the looks seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel: Ever-chic black Selena Gomez is a newlywed and her happiness shows. The best comedy actress nominee for her work on "Only Murders in the Building" […]

CEO Interview Vingino store Credits: Centric Brands The news of the acquisition of the Dutch Vingino Group only broke in early December 2025, but the deal had been in the works for months, as FashionUnited learned when speaking with group CEO Jan van den Berg. The American company Centric Brands is the new owner of the group and its brands, Vingino and Raizzed, following the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares. This deal not only supports the Dutch group but also provides […]

Kim Seymour, chief people officer at Skims. Credits: Skims. Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has appointed Kim Seymour its new chief people officer as the company prepares to scale talent and people operations across its portfolio. Seymour, who officially took up her new position on January 6, most recently founded and ran HR advisory Leadership Amplified, where she worked with executives on talent challenges. Prior to this, Seymour served as chief human resources officer at Etsy, […]

Russell & Bromley launches with John Lewis. Credits: John Lewis. Next is reportedly getting closer to taking over footwear label Russell & Bromley. New reports have suggested that the British fashion giant has appointed clearance specialist Retail Realisation to form a deal for the ailing brand. According to industry sources for Sky News, Next and Retail Realisation are forming a proposal for the Russell & Bromley brand, not including its store estate or stock. The media outlet […]

Credits: Bleckmann As global fashion brands have expanded across channels and borders over the past decade, logistics has increasingly become a strategic driver of competitiveness. For Superdry, that means working closely with long-term logistics partner Bleckmann to match fast-changing market dynamics with reliable, flexible and data-driven fulfilment. Press play on the Beyond Threads podcast to explore how Bleckmann supports Superdry to deliver seamless fashion logistics with expertise, […]

Ssense co-founders, Rami, Firas and Bassel Atallah. Credits: Ssense. The co-founders of Canadian luxury platform Ssense have won their bid to retain control over the company. It has been confirmed that the parties have now entered into a definitive purchase agreement. In a press release, Ssense said it had been "notified by the court-appointed monitor that the bid submitted by its co-founders, Rami, Atallah, and Firas Atallah, together with their strategic partner, a leading Canadian […]

Humane Ai Pin. Credits: Humane. Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant. The return of the wearable tech comes about a year after the discontinuation of a Humane AI Pin panned by reviewers after it was launched amid high expectations in early 2024. It also comes as OpenAI chief Sam Altman and renowned industrial designer Jony Ive […]

Interview Anavee Chuengtanacharoenlert Credits: Domus Academy Technology is revolutionizing every aspect of the fashion industry, from design and manufacturing to retail and consumer relations. Innovations such as wearable technology, smart textiles, 3D simulation, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and even social media and online shopping have reshaped how fashion is produced and consumed. The intersection of fashion and technology expands the landscape of creativity and […]

Adidas ZX sneakers at Offspring Credits: Offspring Sportswear brand Adidas is collaborating with Offspring to launch a new digital platform called ‘House of ZX,’ which will be a hub for sneakerheads to celebrate its Adidas ZX franchise. The ‘House of ZX’ platform will spotlight the history and future of the Adidas ZX range and Offspring community content, while also sharing exclusive information on upcoming 2026 releases and in-store Offspring activations. At the heart of the platform […]

Pandora Liverpool One store. Credits: Pandora. Danish jewellery giant Pandora said it is anticipating organic growth of 6 percent for 2025, despite recording a “softer than expected” Q4. The preliminary and unaudited results came marginally below the previously reported guidance of 7 to 8 percent. Group EBIT margin for the year, however, is expected to fall in line with its guidance of 24 percent. For the fourth quarter of 2025, Pandora reported organic revenue growth of 4 percent, with […]

Cardiff, Wales, UK. Credits: Unsplash. New figures from BRC-Sensormatic have revealed a notable decline in footfall for the month of December, as shoppers held off for post-Christmas sales. According to the data, total UK footfall fell 2.9 percent year-on-year (YoY), while for the three months to December, footfall decreased 2.2 percent. Compared to November, footfall was down 0.8 percent. Shopping centres were the hardest hit, recording a drop in YoY footfall of 5.1 percent in December, and […]

Next's Watford, UK, store. Credits: Next plc. British retail giant Next has announced the planned departure of Jane Shields from its board, bringing to an end a 40 year tenure for the executive. She will retire from the company in May 2026. Shields first joined Next in 1985 as sales director, before moving up into roles of increasing responsibility to eventually become group sales, marketing and HR director. In a regulatory filing, Next said Shields “will retire after 40 years of […]

Credits: Image: Spinnova Finnish material innovation company Spinnova is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Mikko Lassila as chief commercial officer (CCO). He will start in the position on April 15, 2026, according to the statement. “I am delighted to be part of the Spinnova team. The technology has enormous potential and a lot of progress has already been made to date. The existing pilot line and demonstration factory in Jyväskylä, Finland, are important […]

Mango Teen store in Glasgow, Scotland. Credits: Mango. Interview Over recent years, Spanish international fashion brand Mango has remained steadfast in its commitment to brick-and-mortar retail. While some competitors are narrowing their physical networks, Mango has instead prioritised its footprint, navigating a challenging retail environment with a revamped, Mediterranean-inspired store concept and a focus on high-traffic shopping destinations. This commitment is evident in the UK market. […]

G-Star AW26 G-Star / Foto door Iris Ooms Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh have officially made their debut as creative directors at G-Star. Their first collection was presented during a catwalk show in Amsterdam at the brand's international headquarters. Scroll down for the images. The catwalk show featured both womenswear and menswear. G-Star describes the show as an underscoring of the brand's current approach: instinctive, deliberate and driven by meaning. The collection featured items […]

Credits: SELECTED SELECTED’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection is built around “Håndværk”, the Danish word for craft, placing material integrity, functionality and human touch at the heart of the season. This philosophy is directly reinforced by the brand’s collaboration with Michelin-starred Danish restaurant DOMESTIC, whose commitment to local sourcing and seasonality closely mirrors SELECTED’s own design ethos. Much like a professional kitchen, FW26 values process, precision and […]

Cheetos packet. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Footwear licensing firm Ground Up has expanded into hosiery after extending its existing partnership with PepsiCo through the addition of the Cheetos brand. The partnership, driven by licensing agent The Joester Loria Group, marks the first time Ground Up has ventured into the hosiery category, building on the firm’s ongoing evolution “from a licensed footwear leader into a broader lifestyle brand partner”. “The launch is […]

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group Carlyle, the US parent company of The Very Group, is believed to be preparing to launch a two billion pound auction for the ailing British e-tailer just months after its acquisition. Sources for Sky News have suggested that the American private equity firm is due to appoint Barclays and JP Morgan to oversee the sale of Very, which also owns Littlewoods, with an auction expected to kick off soon. It was noted by one source that Caryle’s […]

SilkFred campaign imagery. Credits: SilkFred. A new filing has revealed that collapsed multibrand e-tailer SilkFred is said to owe an estimated 4.4 million pounds to unsecured creditors. A joint administrators document filed with the UK’s Companies House by Quantuma Advisory has shown the company, which fell into administration in October 2025, owes 463,597 pounds to brands that were trading via the marketplace. A list of impacted womenswear labels have been disclosed in the filing, […]

Eddie Bauer campaign imagery. Credits: Authentic Brands Group. The parent company of Eddie Bauer, Authentic Brands Group, is prepping the brand for global growth through the appointment of Outdoor 5, LLC (Oved). The licensing firm will oversee the brand’s e-commerce and wholesale operations, as well as its design and product development in the US and Canada. Catalyst Brands will retain responsibility for the brand’s retail and outlet stores in North America. By onboarding Oved, Authentic […]

Tu x Scion collaboration Credits: Tu Clothing by Sainbury's UK retailer J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury’s) has reported a resilient performance for its fashion division, Tu clothing, in its third quarter trading statement for the 16 weeks to January 3, 2026. Despite a challenging backdrop of milder weather and subdued consumer spending, the brand achieved volume growth that surpassed the broader clothing market by 10 percentage points. The retailer attributed the results to a strategic […]

Credits: Société Angelique Société Angelique is a rising luxury fashion label that blends avant-garde design with a strong sustainable ethos. Founded in 2020 by German designer Angelika Kammann, the brand quickly gained recognition, with pieces appearing on magazine covers and Berlin Fashion Week runways. With unconventional silhouettes, bold tailoring, and meticulous craftsmanship, Société Angelique challenges industry norms while proving that style and ethics can coexist […]

Credits: Nike x RTFKT Cryptokicks Sportswear giant Nike has sold RTFKT just over a year after it shuttered the virtual sneaker subsidiary. The move comes as the company continues to refocus on its sportswear business under the guidance of chief executive officer, Elliott Hill. Nike confirmed the news in a statement initially issued to The Oregonlive, in which it said the sale, finalised December 17, 2025, marked the launch of “a new chapter for the company and its community”. “Nike […]

New Balance SoHo store Credits: New Balance Ger Wright has been appointed as New Balance’s vice president sales for the EMEA region. The executive announced her new position on LinkedIn, where she said she was “energised to be back in a brand leadership role”. Wright added that in the role she will work “alongside the team to capitalise on the momentum New Balance is creating and to take our EMEA business to new heights, realising New Balance’s amazing ambitions”. Wright comes to […]

Tariffs Credits: Pexels As the US Supreme Court prepares to rule on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a significant legal mobilisation is underway across global fashion businesses and supply chains. According to Bloomberg reporting, more than a thousand companies have now entered the courts, positioning themselves for what could become one of the largest tariff refund battles in US history. The lawsuits, filed largely since November, reflect mounting confidence that […]

Canada Goose store Credits: Canada Goose Canada Goose store Credits: Canada Goose Canadian luxury performance brand Canada Goose has unveiled a series of strategic appointments and departures within its executive management team. The leadership restructuring is designed to support the company’s long-term strategy and enhance operational excellence across key international markets. Transition in Asia Pacific leadership Daniel Binder has been appointed president, Asia Pacific, effective […]

Artizia store Credits: Artizia Aritzia Inc. has achieved a financial milestone, reporting record net revenue of 1.04 billion Canadian dollars (749.83 million dollars) for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. This represents a robust 42.8 percent increase over the previous year, fueled by a 34.3 percent rise in comparable sales across all channels and geographies. The "Everyday Luxury" design house saw particularly explosive growth in the United States, where revenue surged 53.8 percent to 621.1 […]

Source Fashion, July 2025 Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion, the responsible sourcing fair, has announced a strategic shift for its upcoming edition at Olympia London, moving to an earlier dates from January 13 to January 15, 2026. With this new slot the organizers aim to establish the event at the start of the global sourcing calendar, allowing UK buyers and product teams to align discovery and supplier meetings when range planning decisions are most critical. Alongside the date change, […]

Aline Bourzeix, director of physical retail at Aubade. Credits: Aubade Lingerie house Aubade, part of the Calida group, is undergoing a major structural transformation. Under the leadership of its managing director, Claire Masson, the company announced the creation of a centralised retail team on Thursday, January 8. This new entity merges the retail, space management and wholesale divisions to respond more effectively to the demands of a rapidly changing market. In this new setup, Aline […]

Zegna store Credits: Ermenegildo Zegna Ermenegildo Zegna has promoted Marco Barberini to group chief of staff officer and chief innovation & AI officer. Barberini announced his new role, which he took on at the beginning of the year, on the professional networking site LinkedIn on Thursday. He has been with the Zegna brand for almost eight years, which belongs to the Italian fashion group alongside Tom Ford Fashion and Thom Browne. He most recently served as global media and digital […]

Nadia Kokni Credits: Puma Puma has appointed Nadia Kokni to the role of vice president of global brand marketing. Kokni took over the marketing management role effective January 1, the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods company announced on Thursday. In this position, she will report directly to chief brand officer Maria Valdes. In her new role, she will lead the global brand marketing strategy, the creative direction of brand marketing, as well as integrated marketing and communications. […]