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Credits: By-Bar By-Bar is reaffirming its presence in the UK. The Dutch womenswear label has tapped Magpie Agency London to handle local distribution as it continues to build on a broader international growth strategy. The decision to expand into the UK comes as the brand continues to see rising demand across the region, a press release stated. Magpie Agency has been tasked with further establishing By-Bar’s foundations through leading boutique retailers, a strategy it has already pursued […]

Credits: Victoria's Secret Lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret is remaining on course with CEO Hillary Super’s ‘Path to Potential’ strategy, driving outperformance in the third quarter and improving guidance for the full year. For the quarter ended November 1, 2025, the company posted a net sales increase of 9 percent versus the same period last year, amounting to 1.472 billion dollars – above previous guidance. Total comparable sales rose 8 percent. The quarter marked a breakeven point […]

Credits: Bleckmann Bleckmann, a leader in sustainable logistics and circular fashion solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its Renewal Workshop services to include dedicated customer repairs for Db Journey’s premium travel gear. This new offering empowers customers to extend the life of their products, reduce waste, and actively participate in a more sustainable retail model. Repair first: a new standard in circular retail The newly launched customer repair service allows Db […]

Matteo Calonaci and Johnattan Leon Credits: Burberry plc Burberry has announced the appointments of Matteo Calonaci as chief operating and supply chain officer and Johnattan Leon as chief customer officer, effective immediately. Both executives will join the executive committee and report directly to CEO Joshua Schulman. Calonaci, previously senior vice president of strategy and transformation, will now oversee supply chain and planning, strategy and transformation, and data and analytics, […]

Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton signing the contract with Tango Fabric Credits: Superdry. British fashion retailer Superdry is plotting an expansion into Argentina through a new franchise partnership with Tango Fabric. The company confirmed the launch of a dedicated regional e-commerce platform for the market, and said it was planning to open five stores in the capital, Buenos Aires. The first, a flagship site, is targeted to open August 2026. The goal is to ultimately extend this store fleet […]

Fredrik Malm Credit: Gant Gant has appointed Fredrik Malm as its chief executive officer (CEO), the American sportswear brand announced on Friday. Malm will take up the position effective December 1, 2025. He succeeds Patrik Söderström, who has led the brand, part of the Swiss fashion company MF Brands Group, for the past six years. “It is an honour to take on this role at such a pivotal moment for the company. Gant's unique heritage and commitment to quality are at the core of our brand. […]

Credits: Premièr Vision For its fifth consecutive edition in Milan, Denim Première Vision, a flagship event of GL events’ fashion division, delivered two exceptional days. Bringing together more than 2,300 international professionals, the event captivated participants with the quality of its offer and audience, who came to discover Spring-Summer 2027 trends and meet the leading minds in denim: Amy Leverton, founder of Denim Dudes; Lisi Herrebrugh and Rushemy Botter, designers at G-Star; […]

Ferragamo SS26. Image for illustration. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight London-based rental platform Cocoon is elevating its offering, merging that of MyWardrobe HQ and More Luxury Club into its operations. By combining the businesses, Cocoon is building on efforts to position itself as a “definitive category leader” in circular luxury. As part of the process, MyWardrobe HQ’s chief executive officer, Coco Baraer Panazza, was appointed to the helm of a newly formed brand, Cocoon […]

Adidas x Yeezy footwear styles. Credits: Adidas. Sportswear giant Adidas has secured a legal victory in a securities case linked to its prior partnership with Ye – formerly Kanye West. The US Court of Appeals in San Francisco affirmed a district court’s dismissal of claims brought by shareholder HRSA-ILA Funds, according to a court filing. The lawsuit alleged that Adidas had misled investors by downplaying risks tied to its Yeezy collaboration and did not disclose internal concerns […]

Going for Gold trend, WGSN 2026. Credits: WGSN AI Image. While many brace themselves for the peak festive period, WGSN is already looking beyond. The trend forecasting firm has outlined the shifts, movements and crazes expected to define 2026, with everything from gatekeeping as a currency to sophisticated escapism due to take hold. An overarching macro trend was dubbed by WGSN as ‘Unserious Everything’. Here, the platform predicts that, in response to a world defined by overwhelming […]

Grace Wales Bonner Credits: created by FashionUnited A rising visionary in fashion Grace Wales Bonner, a 35-year-old British-Jamaican designer who has been quietly revolutionizing menswear since launching her label in 2014, is now set to take the helm of Hermès’s menswear. Before this prestigious appointment, Wales Bonner built her reputation through a series of high-impact collaborations that bridged the worlds of luxury, sportswear, and street culture. Each partnership aligned […]

G-Star's new store concept. Credits: G-Star Denim brand G-Star has debuted a new store concept in Ghent. The brand calls the new concept “a modern canvas for premium denim”, according to a company statement. The brand describes the store as “functional, architectural, artistic and anchored in denim expertise”. Inspiration was drawn from the G-Star headquarters in Amsterdam. The space features concrete elements, brushed aluminium and green accents, with finishes made from recycled paper […]

Image of a company party for illustration. Credits: Pexels / Pavel Danilyuk Remember the old-fashioned office Christmas party? Glittery dresses were already askew early in the evening and tacky Christmas jumpers suddenly became too hot. Prosecco flowed freely and a champagne tower teetered, threatening to collapse at any moment. The next morning brought a pounding headache, memory gaps, and a voicemail from your boss with the mysterious words: “Can we talk about last night?” We recently […]

2026 Apparel industry economic outlook Credits: FashionUnited Exclusive As the industry prepares for 2026, foresight is essential in this rapidly evolving global environment. This exclusive report provides professionals with the critical data required for strategic decisions. It features the definitive 2026 Apparel Industry Economic Outlook, the crucial AW 26/27 Trend Report, deep dives into evolving consumer behavior and technology in fashion, and vital insights on the supply chain and […]

Sundek was founded in 1958 Credits: Courtesy of Sundek BasicNet continues its acquisition spree, adding Sundek to the Turin-based company's brand portfolio. As previously reported by FashionUnited, negotiations between the Turin-based group and the Californian swimwear brand continued into the autumn, following denials last spring. Today, the agreement was signed and announced for the acquisition of the iconic beachwear brand. The deal includes 100 percent of Kickoff spa, the current owner and […]

NY Fashion Tech Lab: The Collective Credits: NY Fashion Tech Lab. NY Fashion Tech Lab is updating its offering for 2026. The non-profit, founded in 2014 by Springboard Enterprises and specialising in platforming women-led B2B fashion technology startups, is stepping into the new year with a revitalised structure, ushering in evolution to adapt to needs of the industry. While the organisation’s mission is to remain intact – connecting early- to growth-stage startups with retail executives […]

Fashion influencers mobile. Credits: This image was generated using artificial intelligence Influencer marketing in Europe is currently in a consolidation phase. According to the latest report from Kolsquare, the sector has moved beyond its experimental stage and has now become a fundamental tool in marketing strategy. Today, companies no longer collaborate with content creators merely to “be present” on social media; they now seek tangible results. These include measurable impact, lasting […]

2026 Supply chain in fashion outlook Credits: FashionUnited Resilience, regulation, and robotics: Fashion supply chain pivots for 2026 The fashion supply chain in 2026 is no longer defined solely by speed and cost, but by its resilience, precision, and adherence to escalating regulatory standards. The prevailing operational reality is one of volatility, driven by geopolitical turbulence, trade tariffs, and climate-related shocks. Executives cite responses to trade disruptions and rising […]

Innovation and circularity define fabric developments for 2026 Credits: FashionUnited Next-generation biomaterials move to commercial scale The fashion industry is poised for a significant shift in its material landscape for 2026, driven primarily by twin imperatives: deepened sustainability and advanced performance integration. Industry forecasts and recent fabric trade show collections, such as the Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) offerings at Milano Unica and Première Vision, indicated a move […]

2026 Technology in fashion outlook Credits: FashionUnited Artificial intelligence reshapes apparel industry's operational framework Artificial intelligence (AI) has firmly transcended its designation as a technical novelty, developing into the crucial interface between consumers and brands and reshaping the operational structure of the apparel industry. This technology is no longer merely a tool, but is rapidly becoming the operating system of our platform, as described by Kuo Zhang, president […]

2026 Consumer behaviour outlook Credits: FashionUnited Re-engineering desirability for the algorithmic consumer The global fashion sector is entering a new strategic cycle defined by profound shifts in consumer behaviour, demanding a re-evaluation of how apparel companies build desirability and remain visible. Amid persistent economic uncertainties and geopolitical pressures, the industry is grappling with the structural transformation brought on by artificial intelligence (AI), a pervasive […]

2026 Apparel industry regulatory outlook Credits: FashionUnited EU regulatory overhaul: a 2026 mandate for apparel’s future The European Union (EU) apparel and textile industry is confronting an unparalleled wave of mandatory sustainability legislation, with 2026 serving as the pivotal deadline for key compliance mechanisms. These regulations—spearheaded by the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)—are transforming sustainability from a voluntary consideration into a […]

2026 Apparel industry economic outlook Credits: FashionUnited Fashion industry braces for shifting rules and low growth The global fashion industry is navigating a fundamentally new reality in 2026, characterized by persistent macroeconomic volatility, redrawn trade maps, and rapid technological disruption. Executives are seeking clarity amidst systemic shifts that demand heightened agility and disciplined capital deployment. The overarching theme for the year is recalibration, as brands must […]

Versace SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In what might have been one of fashion’s quickest turnarounds, Dario Vitale is exiting Versace less than three months after unveiling his vision for the Italian fashion house. The designer, who was officially announced in March 2025 as Donatella Versace's successor, has left the brand, as reported by Women’s Wear Daily on Thursday. Versace confirmed the departure to the publication. Vitale’s exit comes just two days after the closing of the […]

Credits: Lyle & Scott Lyle & Scott joins Duke’s Cupboard to celebrate two years of Duke’s Cupboard Amsterdam with a one-night in-store event on Thursday 4 December 2025, 6–9pm at Zeedijk 31A, 1012 AP. Guests can pick from six collaboration patches and have them embroidered on a Lyle & Scott polo or jacket on site. First come, first served. Downstairs, a focused archive showcase presents hero pieces from Lyle & Scott’s touring display, linking Hawick knitwear heritage to […]

NBA x Eastpak. Credits: Eastpak Eastpak unveiled a collection in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA) that is nothing but net. As basketball continues to skyrocket in popularity worldwide, with European talents making waves across the Atlantic, this collaboration couldn’t come at a better time. From the court to the streets, this collection blends street style with basketball culture and is designed tocarry your essentials wherever you go! “We always aim to provide […]

Pantone "Cloud Dancer" Credits: Pantone The fashion industry is set to float on clouds in 2026. This is the forecast made on Thursday by the Pantone Color Institute, which has crowned “Cloud Dancer” as the colour of the upcoming year. This is a bright, ethereal white that conveys tranquillity, clarity and space for new ideas through its simplicity. In a time full of changes and sensory overload, the tone acts as a conscious pause. With Cloud Dancer, Pantone replaces the warming brown shade […]

Gucci store in Seoul. Credits: Gucci. Italian prosecutors on Thursday named Gucci, Prada, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent as among 13 luxury brands suspected of using subcontractors who exploited migrant workers in Italy, as part of a growing investigation into sweatshop conditions. Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari issued requests for information about alleged abuses by the brands, although they are not yet under formal investigation. It is the biggest expansion to date of a probe launched last […]

Desigual store in the Jockey Plaza shopping centre in Lima, Peru. Credits: Desigual. Madrid – Desigual is making another attempt to penetrate the Indian market. The company, founded by Thomas Meyer, has resumed operations there through a new partnership with the Indian e-commerce platform and marketplace, Myntra. Under this agreement, the Spanish fashion multinational will once again begin selling its products in the country via the digital channel. According to a statement from Desigual's […]

Exclusive Stella McCartney SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As the year draws to a close, a growing awareness of animal welfare is continually shifting industry practices regarding their use. In recognition of this momentum, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is reflecting on the past period and acknowledging those who are leading the charge for change through its annual PETA Fashion Awards. “From feather-free feathers to the softest, most luxurious plant […]

Watches of Switzerland store Credits: Watches of Switzerland The Watches of Switzerland Group PLC announced a strong first-half performance for fiscal year 2026, delivering 10 percent growth in Group revenue at constant currency to 845 million pounds, with statutory profit before tax surging 50 percent to 61 million pounds. The primary engine of this growth was the robust U.S. market, where revenue jumped 20 percent (constant currency) to 409 million pounds, now contributing nearly 60 percent […]

Interior of the Feria Valencia (Spain) exhibition center during the BKS + FIMI edition in January 2024. Credits: Feria Valencia. Every December, as brands finalise their business plans and adjust forecasts for the coming year, FashionUnited reviews the past year and considers the developments that will shape the next. In this first installment, we focus on the children’s segment — fashion, nursery and maternity — a sector entering 2025/2026 with an especially dynamic and highly […]

YNAP offices. Credits: YNAP. The collective redundancy procedure affecting Yoox employees has been withdrawn after an agreement reached at Italy’s Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT), substantially lowering the number of job losses. The settlement has reduced the planned structural redundancies by approximately 70 positions, marking a major improvement over the initial proposal. The agreement also establishes a non-traumatic transition for affected employees, utilising social […]

Legislation Credits: Unsplash Fifteen years after his raid on Hermès, Bernard Arnault and his LVMH group are caught up in a saga between two French luxury giants: an heir to the accessories specialist, claiming to have been dispossessed of his shares in the family jewel, is demanding 14 billion euros. Nicolas Puech, 82, a Swiss resident, accuses his former wealth manager, Eric Freymond, who died in July, of having deprived him of his shares for the benefit of his great rival, billionaire […]

Michael Kors in München Credits: Michael Kors Capri Holdings officially offloaded Versace this week, marking a “seminal moment” for a company now seeking to reset and refocus. The US fashion giant has maintained its stance that the divestiture is not a retreat, but a liquidity-backed strategic reboot, positioning Michael Kors as its growth engine. Capri’s outlook post-Versace sale was shared in a Morgan Stanley conference call by chief executive officer John Idol, who also helms the […]

Frasers Group Credits: Frasers Group Frasers Group PLC reported a "solid start" to the first half of fiscal year 2026, driven by continued progress in its Elevation Strategy and strong international expansion, despite challenging market conditions and excess industry inventory. Group revenue rose 5 percent to 2.6 billion pounds, primarily fueled by international retail, which saw a 42.8 perent increase, benefiting from major acquisitions like Holdsport and XXL. CEO Michael Murray highlighted […]

Makeba Lewis met with students from different universities in Buenos Aires. Credits: FAD Connection Makeba Lewis has built a career that bridges creativity, craftsmanship and conscious innovation. From the Royal College of Art to her current role at Central Saint Martins, her work explores the intersections of material experimentation, well-being and heritage techniques. This interview is part of And They Also Teach, a series by FashionUnited that spotlights professionals in the fashion and […]

A Tommy Hilfiger brand store Image: Tommy Hilfiger US fashion group PVH Corporation (PVH Corp) exceeded management targets in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Consequently, the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger adjusted its annual forecasts on Wednesday evening. In the latest quarter, which ended on November 2, group revenue reached approximately 2.29 billion dollars. This exceeded the corresponding prior-year level by 1.7 percent. Adjusted for exchange rate […]

Westside Gunn x Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 Credits: Felix Francisco Bigay, KITH. Performance and lifestyle brand Saucony is set to launch its newest collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist and Griselda Records founder Westside Gunn. Known for his creative take on music, art, and fashion, the collaboration sees Gunn apply his signature aesthetic to Saucony’s ProGrid Triumph 4 sneaker, marking his debut footwear collaboration.  The collaboration also signals the start of an ongoing […]

GABRIELA HEARST NAMED SAVE THE CHILDREN’S NEWEST AMBASSADOR Credits: Save the Children Uruguayan luxury designer Gabriela Hearst has been named as the newest ambassador for Save the Children, continuing her ongoing support of the independent organization. A former trustee, Hearst will now help raise awareness concerning children’s rights in over 100 countries, helping ensure children have a strong and healthy start in life.  “We are excited to welcome Gabriela Hearst as our newest Save […]

H&M store on Drottninggatan in Stockholm, Sweden. Credits: H&M. Exclusive US company Alpha Modus, specialising in the development of technologies for the retail industry, continues its fierce battle for the protection of its industrial and intellectual property. On this occasion, it has filed a lawsuit against Swedish fashion multinational H&M Group. It comes to light following the lawsuit filed against Spanish multinational Inditex and its main fashion chain, Zara, in […]

Credits: Britishcore Main Image ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Over the past two years, #Britishcore has taken social media by storm. It’s a quirky aesthetic that taps into a nostalgic yet distinctly modern vision of Britain today. It’s a celebration of everyday life; less about afternoon tea at The Ritz and more about eating Greg’s sausage rolls in the street; less about a rainy walk across fields, more about walking to Tesco’s or to the pub for a Sunday roast. When it comes to […]

Nicola Brognano, the new creative director of 7 For All Mankind, at the finale of his namesake brand's AW20 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Californian denim brand 7 For All Mankind has announced the appointment of Nicola Brognano as its new creative director. The Italian designer joins the company amid a broader business evolution, during which the brand has sought to elevate consumer touch points and product categories. The news was confirmed by 7 For All Mankind in a post on […]

Sami Souid, chief executive of Republic Brands Group Credits: Republic Brands Group American brand management company Republic Brands Group, which owns and licenses brands in the luxury, fashion, sports, entertainment, beauty and wellness sectors, has acquired fashion brands Joie, Equipment and Current/Elliott, for an undisclosed sum. In a statement, Republic Brands Group said the trio of fashion brands, valued at 36 million US dollars, would form the Lux Group in a move that marks a […]

Google virtual try-on tool Credits: Google Technology giant Google has rolled out its virtual try-on tool for apparel in the UK and India, ahead of the festive season, which allows online shoppers to see how clothing would look on them by simply uploading a photo. The tool, which is already available in the US, allows users to try on tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets and even shoes across billions of product listings on Google. The feature is easy to use; all users need to do is select the […]

Boss store in Tokyo Image: Hugo Boss AG Metzingen-based fashion group Hugo Boss AG is driving its reform efforts forward. On Tuesday evening, the company announced a new medium-term programme called “Claim 5 Touchdown”. It continues the “Claim 5” strategy launched by CEO Daniel Grieder after taking office in summer 2021. “Claim 5 was a growth strategy. It was about refreshing the brand and bringing it back to the stage; we have achieved all these goals,” emphasised Grieder during a […]

Anima International campaigning for Poland to ban fur Credits: Anima International Poland, the world’s second-largest fur producer, has banned fur farming, as the president, Karol Nawrocki, amended the Animal Protection Act, approving an eight-year phase-out of the country’s fur farming operations. The move effectively marks the beginning of the end for the European fur trade, as Poland becomes the latest European country to outlaw or severely restrict fur farming, following in the […]

Kiprun campaign Credits: Kiprun Kiprun, the running and trail brand from global multi-specialist sports brand Decathlon, is entering the US market with new shoes and distribution channels next year. The running brand, which launched in 2008 and is present in 70 countries, has become one of Europe’s emerging performance running brands, trusted by Olympians, World Champions, and record holders, such as Jimmy Gressier and Blandine L’Hirondel. In a statement, French-based Kiprun said its […]

TikTok Shop Credits: Tiktok On Black Friday, November 28, TikTok Shop sold 27 items every second and recorded its highest sales on the platform in the UK to date, surpassing last year’s record-breaking performance by 50 percent across the full Black Friday/Cyber Monday period, from Friday, November 21, to Monday, December 1. The peak of the activity was Black Friday itself, with TikTok Shop revealing that the number of people shopping on the platform increased by almost a third (28 percent) […]

Credits: Lacoste, Battersea Power Station The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads by Lacoste, Nike and Superdry for including potentially misleading environmental claims. The advertising watchdog said the rulings formed part of a wider investigation addressing environmental claims in the retail fashion sector. For Lacoste, the ad in question was a Google promotion stating “Lacoste Kids – Sustainable [...] clothing”. Nike’s ad read “Nike Tennis Polo Shirts – […]

Katie Wagner, chief commercial officer of Toms Credits: Toms American footwear brand Toms has named former Crocs and HeyDude executive Katie Wagner as its new chief commercial officer to strengthen its global growth strategy. Wagner has been brought on to oversee the brand's global sales channels, including wholesale sales and operations, e-commerce, and marketplaces. In addition, she will partner closely with cross-functional leadership to strengthen the brand’s go-to-market strategy and […]

Kimono designs by Ju-nna inspired by the Nissan team participating in Formula E Credit: Nissan Formula E The Japanese fashion industry is built on a multilayered connection of diverse areas, including material development, apparel production, cultural dissemination and environmental response. In this “material exporting country”, where textile export values exceed those of apparel products, the importance of overseas communication is increasing amidst the weak yen. Consequently, how to […]

Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, during the presentation of Inditex annual results for the 2023 financial year on March 13, 2024. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – Inditex group, the owner of fashion brands including Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear and Oysho, has reported its results for the third quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. During the three-month period ending October 31, the company managed to revive growth to the highest rate of the current financial […]

Michael Kors AW25 at NYFW. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight New York Fashion Week has joined the growing ranks of industry events banning fur from their platforms. The news was confirmed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), which said the decision was made to encourage American designers to rethink the industry’s impact on animals. The ban will come into effect at the September 2026 edition of NYFW, from which time animal fur – including but not limited to mink, fox, […]

Store of chain TVOE (TBOE) in Mega Grinn shopping centre in city of Oryol (Russia). Credits: TVOE. Madrid – The Spanish fashion multinational is set to present the results for the third quarter of its current 2025 fiscal year this Wednesday, December 3. However, a negative news story regarding both image and operational implications has taken centre stage. This concerns the sale of garments from its Zara, Oysho, Pull&Bear, Bershka, Stradivarius and Massimo Dutti brands in Russia. To […]

Credits: My Jewellery My Jewellery has expanded its presence in travel retail with the opening of a beautiful second store at Schiphol. The new boutique, located at Schiphol Plaza (landside), offers more than 140 m² of retail space and features a complete selection of jewellery, accessories and clothing. Its strategic location makes the store easily accessible to a wide audience: travellers, visitors, Schiphol employees and train passengers passing through Schiphol Plaza. Credits: My […]

Rokid AI and AR glasses. Credits: Rokid. In China, AI glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a QR code and a voice command, as a growing number of companies look to conquer both growing domestic and overseas markets. Interest in smart eyewear is soaring worldwide after more than a decade of stalled promise, with advances in artificial intelligence sparking a fresh boon for the sector. US giant Meta is the clear market leader, but a host of Chinese companies -- from […]

Giorgio Armani store, South Coast Plaza Credits: Giorgio Armani, South Coast Plaza A series of investigations into exploitative work conditions within fashion subcontractors has roiled Italy's luxury industry, with the government decrying attacks on "Made in Italy". Five fashion brands have been put under court administration since 2024 following probes by Milan prosecutors that uncovered worker abuses and a lack of oversight into the supply chains of some of Italy's most respected brands. […]

CEO Profile December 2018: Beccari awarded first ‘Alumnus of the Year’ by the University of Parma Credits: Pietro Beccari in the centre, credit University of Parma press office Pietro Beccari, the newly appointed chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of LVMH Fashion Group, started his career at the University of Parma, where he became the first ‘Alumnus of the Year’. According to a 2018 university statement, the executive was the first name inscribed on the award's roll of […]

Vingino Credits: Vingino via Facebook Centric Brands LLC, a leading global lifestyle brand collective, has acquired the Vingino Group, an international children's fashion and lifestyle label known for its design-led approach and strong denim heritage. The acquisition is set to significantly strengthen Centric’s international Kids division by leveraging Vingino’s operational capabilities and deep retail relationships across Europe, Central America and South America. Founded in 2001 by […]

Nike-Store in Ingolstadt Village, Germany Credits: © Wertheim Village & Ingolstadt Village Nike, Inc. announced a series of major senior leadership changes aimed at streamlining operations, accelerating decision-making and strengthening the company’s connection to consumers and athletes. In a note to employees, president and CEO Elliott Hill said the restructuring is designed to “remove layers” and position Nike to operate as a more agile, tech-enabled organization. At the center of […]

American Eagle store in Dubai, UAE. Credits: © Ritu Jethani | Dreamstime.com American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. reported strong third-quarter results for the period ended November 1, 2025, delivering record revenue and a marked improvement in profitability as strategic actions across merchandising, marketing and operations gained traction. The company said the momentum was amplified by the success of its recent high-visibility marketing campaigns featuring Sydney Sweeney, Travis Kelce and, most […]

Boss flagship in London Credits: Hugo Boss. Shareholders of fashion group Hugo Boss will need to remain patient as the company continues to navigate a challenging market environment. After feeling the impact of weak consumer sentiment in recent months, Hugo Boss has signaled that 2026 will serve as a transition year, with significant adjustments planned across its assortment and distribution strategy. Both revenue and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are expected to decline before the […]

Gymshark Westfield White City Credits: Gymshark British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has shared more details on its first-ever US flagship store. Set to open its doors to the public on December 13, the flagship store is located at 11 Bond Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Set to span three floors, the new flagship store will measure 13,000 square feet and feature a concept that reflects the city’s sense of community. The main color scheme for the flagship is Liberty […]

United Repair Centre London Credits: United Repair Centre Circularity innovator United Repair Centre (URC) is opening a new repair hub in Paris in February 2026, to mark its third location in Europe, alongside Amsterdam and London. The expansion is being funded by a new investment of 3.2 million euros from a group of impact finance and social entrepreneurship investment companies, including Phitrust and Makesense in France and Belgium, and ROM InWest in the Netherlands, plus early-stage Dutch […]

Iris van Herpen Credits: Photo by Robin de Puy Dutch fashion designer and couturier Iris Van Herpen has been named the winner of the inaugural edition of the Perrier-Jouët Design for Nature a Award, created to encourage designers to explore sustainability through their work. The prize was created jointly by Maison Perrier-Jouët and Design Miami and invites designers to “investigate sustainability through the spirit of Art Nouveau - a philosophy that celebrates the profound […]

Tala Carnaby Street store in London Credits: Tala Property company Shaftesbury Capital, which owns retail properties in Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown in London, has issued a trading update for the four months from July 1 to October 31, which it states was a “positive performance”. In its trading statement, Shaftesbury Capital said that it has had 367 leasing transactions completed so far this year, representing 30.2 million pounds of new contracted rent in aggregate, 9 percent […]

Credits: University of Lancashire The University of Lancashire is marking 35 years of its pioneering BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion degree with a new exhibition highlighting alumni success and major shifts in the fashion promotion industry. The exhibition, Expose – Celebrating 35 Years of Fashion Promotion, traces the course’s evolution from 1990 to today, reflecting the industry’s transformation from analogue techniques to digital-first fashion marketing. Archival work on display includes […]

PacSun x LA Rams. Credits: PacSun. PacSun is preparing to launch into the Middle East. The Californian lifestyle brand has reportedly struck up a partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, a shopping mall developer, to open stores across the region. According to WWD, Majid Al Futtaim will open 20 PacSun stores in key markets over the next five years, including flagship locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well as a store at the Mall of Emirates, due to open early 2026. The sites will be supported by […]

Charlie Smith, chief brand officer at Nothing Credits: Nothing Seasoned marketing executive Charlie Smith, who served as chief marketing and communications officer at luxury fashion house Loewe since 2018, is leaving the brand to join London-based technology company Nothing, known for its smartphones and audio products. Smith, who led communications and marketing at Loewe during its exceptional growth, has been named chief brand officer at Nothing and will serve on the company’s executive […]

Jonathan Anderson at Spring/summer 2026 Dior fashion show at PFW Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight On Monday night at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson scooped the coveted Designer of the Year accolade for the third consecutive year at The Fashion Awards 2025. The annual awards from the British Fashion Council, which act as the annual fundraising event for the BFC Foundation to support fashion talent through scholarships and other initiatives, […]

Credits: FashionUnited AI. UK retail destinations saw their second week of momentum heading into Black Friday, with footfall rising 6.7 percent week-on-week, according to MRI Software. High streets led the way with an 8.2 percent uplift, followed by shopping centres (+6 percent) and retail parks (+4.1 percent), reflecting renewed consumer demand for in-person shopping during peak promotional periods. Daily footfall trends showed strong activity, with double-digit increases on Tuesday (+10.9 […]

Prada SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Prada Spa announces the completion of the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings today. This follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The group's brand portfolio has therefore expanded. It now includes Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, Versace, Marchesi 1824 and Luna Rossa. The ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear and jewellery collections are designed, produced and distributed by the group. They are available in over 70 […]

Credits: Paprika Paprika, the Belgian brand specializing in plus-size fashion, has reinvented itself to meet the expectations of today’s women. With a new brand image, a more modern style, and stores undergoing transformation, Paprika asserts its new identity by offering inclusive fashion where every woman can feel good, regardless of her body shape. For three decades, the Belgian brand has offered collections designed for fuller figures, up to size 54, combining comfort, style, and […]

Mango store at 1976 Broadway, New York (US). Credits: Mango. Madrid – Mango continues to advance its determined growth and consolidation process in the US. The company has just added a new point of sale with the opening of a new “flagship store” in New York. This is the city where the Spanish fashion multinational started its American venture in 2007. Following this inauguration, the retailer now operates a total of four stores in the city. Spanning approximately 1,300 square metres of […]

Credits: Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer has named Elaine Cartwright as its new store director for innovation and implementation. The appointment comes as the British department store continues on its 300 million pound store rotation programme, which has focused on new openings and retail renewals. Cartwright most recently served as retail director UK & ROI at New Look, where she has been for over 12 years. She initially joined the fast fashion chain in 2013 as general manager of […]

Co-founder Mart Drake-Knight in the Remill factory. Credits: Teemill Just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which now mark an entire week of discounts, British circular clothing brand Rapanui is offering a reminder that there is another way. Collections can be made from recovered cotton fibres, thus avoiding contributing to the growing mountain of textile waste. Eighty percent of all Black Friday purchases are thrown away sooner rather than later. According to findings by BBC Earth, […]

Pietro Beccari, chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton and LVMH Fashion Group. Credits: ©Jean-François Robert Pietro Beccari, the chairman and chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton, is expanding his role. The LVMH veteran will now take up the helm of the French luxury group’s fashion division. While retaining his existing dual title at Louis Vuitton, Beccari has also been appointed chairman and CEO of the LVMH Fashion Group. He succeeds Sidney Toledano, who had been serving as the […]

Stars present first looks from the 'H&M x Stella McCartney' collection in London Credits: H&M H&M and Stella McCartney are launching a new collection almost exactly 20 years after the Swedish fashion retailer and the British designer first joined forces. A preview of the new collection was given on Monday evening at the Fashion Awards in London, H&M announced. At the awards ceremony, stars including models Emily Ratajkowski, Amelia Gray, Yasmin Wijnaldum and Alton Mason, as […]

One of the latest editions of Pitti Bimbo Credits: Pitti Immagine Pitti Immagine is rationalising its trade fair calendar. This begins with Pitti Bimbo, which will take place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on January 21 and 22. It will run simultaneously with Pitti Filati, a trade show starting on January 21 and closing on January 23. The fair dedicated to fashion technology is also being reduced to a single day. This marks the fourth edition under the new format launched in 2022, linked […]

Interview Dr. Natascha van der Velden Credits: Pascal Raphael Photography There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition, whether their efforts are visible to the public or not? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts and activists in fashion. What can we learn from their work? In episode 6: Dr. ir. Natascha van der Velden, an independent researcher and consultant in sustainable fashion and textiles. […]

Skims Holiday 2025 campaign Credits: Skims Kim Kardashian is to host a shoppable holiday livestream event on her own TikTok channel for her solutions-oriented lifestyle and apparel brand Skims for the holiday season. The move will see Kardashian, co-founder and chief creative officer of Skims, teaming up with OBB Media, the next-gen studio behind ‘A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter’ for Netflix and IShowSpeed's hit series ‘Speed Goes Pro’ to host ‘Kimsmas Live!,’ a […]

In Pictures Guinness Storehouse uniforms by Robyn Lynch Credits: Guinness Storehouse London-based Irish menswear designer Robyn Lynch has redesigned the uniforms for the Guinness Storehouse attraction in Dublin, which tells the story of one of Ireland’s most loved brands, Guinness. The brand-new uniform celebrates the attraction's 25th anniversary, drawing inspiration from traditional workwear, constructed from denim and finished with garment-dyed and laser-etched detailing, featuring […]

2025 Fashion Trust Arabia Prize Credits: Fashion Trust Arabia Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA), the non-profit organisation supporting emerging design talent from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), awarded the winners of its seventh annual FTA Prize at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, celebrating designers across the region in ready-to-wear, evening wear, accessories and jewellery. Moroccan designer Youssef Drisi, who founded his label Late For Work in 2020 after graduating from Casa Moda […]

Tous 'Oso' pop-up installed in its store at number 66 Rambla de Cataluña in Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Tous. Buenos Aires – In Latin America, the pop-up phenomenon has established itself as a cultural driver capable of transforming neighbourhoods, rewriting luxury strategies and redefining how brands engage with their audiences. Far from being mere marketing exercises, these ephemeral spaces function as territories where commerce, identity and aspiration intertwine. They are driven by […]

Fashion Reboot 2024 Credits: F. Julienne During Fashion Reboot 2025, Gildas Minvielle, Director of the Economic Observatory at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), delivered his annual report. Below are the primary insights regarding the shifts in the French fashion market from 2024 to 2025. Total turnover for the apparel and textiles sector in France fell by 1.3 percent between January and September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Surprisingly, while the menswear sector has been […]

Snapchat Winter Village Credits: Snapchat Social media platform Snapchat, which has more than 900 million monthly active users, has unveiled a festive retail experience in augmented reality (AR), designed to bring holiday shopping to life through immersive and interactive digital boutiques. The inaugural Snapchat Winter Village launches in collaboration with luxury fashion brand Boss, Swiss watchmaker and jeweller Chopard, and French beauty brand Lancôme, where each brand has created its own […]

Clarks icons Credits: Clarks Footwear and accessories firm RG Barry Brands (RGB) is set to acquire the assets of Green Market Services Co. Inc. (GMS), including the licensed slipper divisions for Clarks, Timberland, and their existing private label businesses. For RGB, the takeover of the licenses aids in wider efforts to position the company to meet high-growth lifestyle needs. While Clarks aligns with “wellness-driven demand for structured underfoot support”, Timberland brings an […]

Soft Goat Oslo, Norway store Credits: Soft Goat Swedish luxury cashmere brand Soft Goat is expanding into new markets with its first-ever international store in Oslo, Norway, and strengthening its UK presence, adding Browns and Harrods to its list of stockists. Soft Goat’s first international store marks the brand’s second store, and first outside of Sweden, in Oslo, Norway, and features a new visual retail identity, created in collaboration with interior designers Daniel Östman and […]

David Close, director of EMEA retail tenant representation at Savills Credits: Savills International real estate advisor Savills has appointed David Close as director of EMEA retail tenant representation as it seeks to strengthen its global retail advisory capabilities. Close, who has more than 20 years of experience advising global brands across European markets, will join the company this month. He was most recently with CBRE’s retail tenant advisory team and has worked with a wide range […]

Puma Oxford Street store. Credits: Puma. In Pictures Sportswear giant Puma has opened what it said is its largest-ever European flagship store on London’s Oxford Street. The 24,000 square feet site is also the first flagship store in the region, situated to give customers the “chance to connect with more people than ever before”. Within the store, the brand offers a selection of its innovation-driven products, such as its running technology Nitro; its Future and King football boots; […]

In Pictures Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wearing the Team Brazil alpine ski race suit for the Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 by Moncler Credits: Moncler Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler is returning to the Winter Olympics as the official sponsor of the Brazil Olympic Committee and technical sponsor of the Brazilian Snow Sports Federation for the upcoming Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, to be held February 6 to 22. In a statement, Moncler said that the move was a “homecoming” for […]

Updated Boss flagship store in Düsseldorf Image: Hugo Boss The chairman of the supervisory board at Hugo Boss has lost the backing of the fashion group’s largest shareholder, Frasers Group, intensifying tensions at the top of the German luxury apparel company. In a mandatory announcement published late Friday, Frasers Group said it no longer supports Stephan Sturm in his role as supervisory board chair. Despite this, Hugo Boss moved quickly to signal continuity, stating that Sturm […]

Fashion Reboot IFM 2025 Credits: F. Julienne In Pictures Fashion Reboot IFM 2025 highlights the major upheavals French fashion players are experiencing. These include a shifting political and economic landscape; pressure from Chinese industrial platforms, epitomised by Shein; and drastic changes in consumer habits. These were the key takeaways from the Fashion Reboot 2025, hosted by the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event was intended to be positive, […]

Lululemon store. Credits: Unsplash. Lululemon sued Costco over the sale of dupes. A dupe is a product that mimics a more expensive item's look and feel to capitalise on its reputation, without necessarily copying the brand name. This dispute is one of a series of recent altercations involving brands against private labels. These brands, which tend to have the strongest reputations in their field and are often therefore copied, are finding that cheaper alternatives are harming their bottom […]

Spring Fair ‘The Licensing Lab’ Credits: Spring Fair Home, gift and fashion trade show Spring Fair, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from February 1 to 4, 2026, has announced that ‘The Licensing Lab’ connecting the worlds of licensing and retail will return “bigger and better”. ‘The Licensing Lab,’ which launched at last year’s show, is being expanded to connect “brands, creativity and retail,” explains organisers, bringing together brand owners, designers, […]

Credits: NBDC The Berlin-based brand No Bad Days Club is continuing its growth trajectory: the company now counts more than 200 partner stores throughout Europe – from department stores and concept stores to boutiques and gift shops. With a clear brand positioning, high-quality products made in Portugal, and strong retailer support, NBDC has established itself in recent years as a key player in the premium segment for fashionable socks. A particular highlight is the brand’s recent launch […]

Credits: Cup of Joe With the Fall/Winter 2025 collections now in stores, fashion retailers are sharpening their focus on data-driven inventory decisions. In the denim category, it’s all about styles that balance contemporary silhouettes with timeless wearability. From high-waisted wide legs to cropped utility fits, this season’s denim bestsellers reflect both the industry's evolving trend landscape and end-consumer desire for elevated comfort and versatility. Cup of Joe’s bestsellers […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience this week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales jumping by a significant +6.89%. This impressive growth effectively offsets a sharply negative base of -18.32% from the same period last year, indicating a strong recovery despite challenging weather conditions. Both in-store and non-store channels contributed positively, with online retail, particularly fashion, showing healthy results across all segments. The […]

Donatella Versace at the finale of the brand's SS19 runway show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As 2025 draws to a close, the luxury sector has seen a notable uptick in merger and acquisition activity, driven by slower growth in key markets, selective opportunities for undervalued brands, and strategic efforts to expand global portfolios. Leading the pack is Prada’s acquisition of Versace, a headline-grabbing move that highlights both the logic and challenges of consolidation in […]