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In Pictures Off Season ‘Mainline’ collection campaign Credits: Off Season Off Season, the premium sports-fashion brand founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede, is establishing its independent brand identity beyond fanwear licensed collaborations with the launch of its first ‘Mainline’ collection. The debut ‘Mainline’ collection, launching today, June 10, aims to reimagine “athletic heritage,” explained Off Season on its social media, combining “sport and style, […]

SO/ Paris x J Simone. Credits: SO/ Paris In June, Paris is not just buzzing for its men's Fashion Week, running from June 23 to 28. The month also features major retail activations, once again confirming the capital's dynamic pop-up scene. FashionUnited has selected the most inspiring and innovative events currently taking place. Luxury hospitality as a space for commercial expression Parisian hotels are increasingly establishing themselves as niche retail players, offering brands a unique […]

In-depth Bimba y Lola store at number eight O'Donnell Street in Seville, Spain. Credits: Bimba y Lola. Madrid – Galician fashion multinational Bimba y Lola has today reported on the profitability data recorded by the company at the close of its last fiscal year, 2025. These metrics provide a clearer and more complete picture of its actual performance over the past year. They supplement the initial estimated sales figures released by its management in early March of this year, 2026. […]

The Agordo headquarters Credits: EssilorLuxottica media centre EssilorLuxottica has announced the pilot introduction of its first production lines for wearable devices in Italy. Beginning in the second half of the year, the initiative will particularly involve the historic Agordo plant, where an entire production area will be fully converted and operational for the new industrial activities by early 2027. In a statement, Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO of EssilorLuxottica, said: […]

Tony Ranalli is the new art director of Gas Credits: Gas Tony Ranalli is the new art director of Gas. The designer has over 30 years of experience in the apparel industry. Romolo D'Orazio, general manager of Gas, said: "We were not just looking for a name, but for a person capable of getting into the brand's DNA and the product, understanding its construction and guiding its evolution. Among the key values we have identified as typical of our brand is authenticity, which we cite daily. "For […]

Extreme Cashmere store in Amsterdam. Credits: Eline Willaert Marc Schmidt, the former chief operating officer of the label Casablanca, has announced his appointment as managing director of the Dutch brand Extreme Cashmere. The new director indicated on his LinkedIn account that he will start on July 1, 2026. “I didn't look for this opportunity. It presented itself – and after the first conversation, I knew I belonged here,” Marc Schmidt wrote in a post on the online network. He […]

Kingston store. Credits: Sports Direct British sportswear giant Sports Direct has partnered with delivery platform Zapp to offer FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise to customers across London, with the goal of making products available within 20 minutes. The collaboration will run throughout the tournament and gives football fans access to official merchandise, including shirts and match-day essentials, alongside groceries and drinks through a single order. The move comes as retailers look to […]

easyGroup launches e-commerce platform, easyShop. Credits: easyGroup. British brand conglomerate easyGroup is entering the online retail sector with the launch of easyShop.com, a new marketplace platform developed in partnership with e-commerce company OnBuy. Scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, easyShop will initially operate across 21 European countries and aims to bring retailers together on a single cross-border marketplace. The platform will be powered by OnBuy's […]

Zare store in Metrocentre, Gateshead. Credits: Agencia O Frasers Group is believed to be mulling a bid for the Metrocentre in Gateshead, according to Sky News, in a deal that would further expand the retailer's growing portfolio of shopping centres and retail parks. The shopping complex was put up for sale last month, with agents at Knight Frank overseeing the process. Initial bids are expected in July, with the media outlet suggesting the centre could fetch around 500 million pounds. The […]

Credits: BIAAF Bilbao International Art & Fashion 2026 has announced the finalists for its tenth edition, bringing together 30 emerging designers from some of the world's leading fashion schools following a selection process that reviewed nearly 2,000 applications from more than 90 countries. The final will take place in Bilbao this June and will feature designers educated at institutions including Central Saint Martins, Parsons School of Design, and Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. […]

Carmina's store at 45 East 45th Street in New York (US). Credits: Carmina. Madrid – Carmina Shoemaker, or simply Carmina, the renowned Majorcan brand from Inca specialising in artisanal footwear for men and women, continues to expand its international footprint in 2026. This year, the company aims to add two new own-brand stores outside of Spain, specifically in Tokyo and Munich. This completes and updates the information previously reported by FashionUnited at the beginning of last October. […]

Credits: Dior x IFM Christian Dior Couture and Institut Français de la Mode have launched a new training initiative designed to strengthen sustainability knowledge across Dior's global workforce. Announced in Paris on 21 May, the Sustainability Fashion Leadership Programme aims to equip employees across all departments with a deeper understanding of the environmental and social challenges facing the fashion and luxury industries. The initiative forms part of Dior’s broader sustainability […]

Kelsun fiber from Keel Labs Credits: Ryan Duffin Keel Labs, the US startup behind the first fabrics made from seaweed, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the North Carolina court on June 5. The company has an estimated ten million dollars in assets and one million dollars in liabilities. To produce Kelsun, biopolymers are extracted from seaweed and converted into threads through a chemical process. These threads are then spun into fibres. Keel Labs describes Kelsun as a […]

River Island Credits: River Island River Island has reportedly returned to profitability following a major restructuring programme, with the retailer posting a pre-tax profit of 11.6 million pounds for 2025. The result marks a significant recovery for the British fashion chain, which recorded an operating loss of 65.3 million pounds in 2024 and only just avoided administration before launching a business-wide turnaround plan last year. The restructuring included the closure of 33 stores, rent […]

Future Snoops Credits: Future Snoops. What happens when the booming fitness industry collides with beauty and wellness? Join us live as our Beauty & Wellness and Active teams explore the emerging opportunities at the intersection of fitness, wellness, and beauty. As athletic routines, wellness lifestyles, and beauty needs evolve together, we’re tracking the innovations, collaborations, and hybrid experiences reshaping all three markets. What You’ll Learn: · What’s shaping the […]

ThredUp launches peer-to-peer feature. Credits: ThredUp. Online resale platform ThredUp has launched a new peer-to-peer selling feature, marking an expansion beyond its traditional managed resale model. The new offering, dubbed Direct Listing, is being introduced in open beta and allows users to list individual items for sale directly through ThredUp’s marketplace. The move means sellers can now choose between the company's existing Clean Out service, where ThredUp handles the resale […]

Gen Z shoppers Credits: Pexel by Vitaly Gariev While Gen Z might be the first digitally native generation, new research from social media platform Snapchat and Portas, the brand consultancy founded by British retail expert Mary Portas, has found that more than half of Gen Z shoppers (51 percent) prefer going in-store for the experience rather than buying something instantly online. ‘The Memento Generation’ report, which researched the shopping habits and attitudes of more than 2,000 Gen Z […]

Milan fashion show. Credits: Shein Fast fashion giant Shein has opened a new e-commerce logistics centre in Dublin, Ireland, as it expands its regional fulfilment network in response to growing demand. The new 16,000 square foot facility is located in Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, and will support 30 jobs across warehouse and office roles, RTE reported. In a statement to the media outlet, Shein’s corporate communications director, Robin Kiely, said the company was proud to expand […]

Asos app. Credits: Unsplash. Christine Cross, independent non-executive director at the UK-based online fashion retailer Asos, has informed the board of her intention not to seek re-election at the next annual general meeting (AGM) of the company. The meeting is expected to be held in early 2027. Cross has chosen to step down in order to focus on other personal and professional commitments. Cross has served as chair of the remuneration committee and as a member of the audit committee since […]

Footasylum Metro Centre Credits: Footasylum Rochdale-based sportswear retailer Footasylum has parted ways with chief financial officer Nick Scott after three years in the role, according to Drapers. A Footasylum spokesperson said in a statement: “Nick Scott has stepped down from his role as Chief Financial Officer after three years with Footasylum to pursue new ambitions. We would like to thank Nick for his contribution during his time with the business and wish him every success for the […]

Credits: Lovely Professional University's School of Fashion Design Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in hands-on classes that are redefining what success looks like for the class of 2026.High school seniors graduating in America's […]

The counterfeit handbag market costs the EU a great deal of money. Credits: Image generated with Google Gemini European fashion retailers lose over 12 billion euros (13.88 billion dollars) annually on clothing and a further 2.7 billion euros on jewellery and handbags. This is according to research by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), which enforces intellectual property. The EUIPO states that consumers are willing to pay more for ‘designed’ products like fashion, […]

Secret Sales Credits: Secret Sales Lifestyle Retail Group (LRG) is rebranding as Secret Sales Group to reflect the scale of its off-price retailer, Secret Sales, and an industry shift towards tech-led platforms. The name change will only apply to the group’s corporate identity, with consumer-facing brands to retain their existing names and operations. While Secret Sales itself has “become one of the most recognised names in European off-price retail”, Chris Griffin, CEO of Secret Sales […]

French businessman Bernard Arnault (left) and his son Antoine Arnault (right) attend the Roland-Garros Grand Slam tournament on June 7, 2026. Credits: Photo by MUSTAFA YALCIN / ANADOLU / ANADOLU VIA AFP Paris - From his childhood in the Nord region to his attendance at Donald Trump's second inauguration, Bernard Arnault, head of the world's number one luxury group LVMH, is the subject of a critical biography published on Wednesday. This is the first of its kind in France in over twenty […]

The Crown Estate - West End, London Credits: The Crown Estate Premium Irish heritage brand Dubarry of Ireland, known for its luxury outdoor footwear and clothing, is expanding its presence in the UK with a new flagship store in London. The brand, which draws inspiration from Ireland's west coast and sailing culture, has signed a six-year lease with The Crown Estate, securing a 1,362-square-foot store on Conduit Street, just off Regent Street. The move represents an expansion from Dubarry’s […]

Credits: Hobbs, Facebook The Foschini Group (TFG), the parent company of Hobbs, Phase Eight, and White Stuff, is planning to shutter 100 underperforming stores as it anticipates a “more subdued year” ahead. In an interview with the Sunday Times, the South African company’s chief executive, Anthony Thunström, said around 300 underperforming stores had been identified across the portfolio, yet closures would only happen following efforts to improve performance. Which arm of the business […]

Tony Ranalli takes the creative helm of GAS. Credits: GAS At a time when creative direction is playing an increasingly central role in shaping brand identity within the fashion system, GAS has appointed Tony Ranalli, a designer with more than thirty years of experience in the apparel industry, as the brand’s Creative Director. This appointment comes at a moment when the role of the creative director is receiving renewed attention from both the industry and the media: no longer simply a key […]

Credits: Courtesy of Modes StockX is venturing into a new field. The resale platform has announced the launch of a real-time live shopping experience, bringing it into the social commerce space. Due to debut in summer, ‘StockX Live’ will allow buyers to participate in live auctions, giveaways, and live chats enabling direct seller-buyer engagement. Its initial rollout will focus on building communities of buyers and sellers within categories like sneakers, apparel, collectibles and vintage […]

Stone Island and Bunney partner to create limited-edition 18-carat gold pins. Credits: Stone Island Stone Island collaborates with London-based jewellery brand BUNNEY to present a limited-edition series of 18-carat gold pins, combining the Stone Island Compass with BUNNEY’s approach to fine jewellery. The project draws on the long-standing tradition of enamelled football badge pins, historically collected and worn by supporters. The reference reflects Stone Island’s natural connection to […]

Onitsuka Tiger store Credits: Onitsuka Tiger Asics Corporation has announced plans to spin off its Onitsuka Tiger business. The company's Board of Directors has approved the transfer of the business to OT Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Asics, through a simplified absorption-type company split. The restructuring is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. Under the new structure, Onitsuka Tiger will operate with greater independence, while the brand's activities within existing […]

Interview Credits: The New Society. Estefanía Grandío discusses production, logistics, design, suppliers, teams and sales as inseparable parts of the same conversation. For her, as the founder of The New Society, they are intrinsically linked. During her second pregnancy in 2018, while living in Germany and working in the design department at Hugo Boss, the entrepreneur launched what initially began as a children's fashion brand. Today, it operates as an international structure with […]

CEO Profile Lanvin boutique Credits: Lanvin At Lanvin, leadership changes are never insignificant. Some appointments, however, signify more than a simple managerial transition. They reflect a brand's condition, its vulnerabilities, its ambitions and sometimes even the spirit of the times. By entrusting the reins of the oldest active French couture house to Barbara Werschine, the group is banking on a profile renowned for a rare quality: the ability to transform without erasing […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) published its first Global Apparel, Footwear & Accessories Glossary of Traceability Terms on 3 June 2026 — a voluntary, open-source reference that defines the vocabulary of supply chain traceability, from "chain of custody" to "forensic tracing." For brand owners navigating the EU's Digital Product Passport (DPP), the timing is no accident. The DPP, mandated under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products […]

The store is located on Via Ruggero Settimo Credits: Mango Spanish clothing brand Mango announced on Tuesday the opening of 45 new stores and the creation of nearly 700 jobs in France by 2028, following a 66 million euro investment promised last week at the Choose France summit. Present in France since 1994, its “first international market”, the company plans to open “15 new stores per year, creating approximately 15 jobs per store”, it stated in a press release. “This expansion” […]

Jonathan Saunders, Chief Creative Officer at & Other Stories Credits: Quentin Belt Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has stepped down from his role as chief creative officer at & Other Stories. The announcement comes a little more than a year after he took up the then newly created position. According to a statement posted on LinkedIn on June 9, Saunders will officially leave the H&M Group-owned brand sometime in mid-August, following a personal decision to move back to the […]

Amazon's Proteus robot handles heavy lifting to support safety at a fulfillment cente Credits: Amazon Online giant Amazon will introduce next-generation AI warehouse robots that are designed to respond to conversational prompts in its European warehouses to improve its deliveries. The upgraded Proteus robot was unveiled by Amazon at an event in its Dartford ​fulfilment center east of London, and is part of a broader 10 billion euro investment in improving its European fulfilment network.  […]

Dior resort store in Ibiza for the spring/summer 2026 season. Credits: Kristen Pelou, courtesy of Dior. Madrid – The historic French house Christian Dior, the origin of the luxury empire built by French entrepreneur Bernard Arnault, is once again kicking off the summer season. The brand is celebrating with the opening of its now-traditional pop-up in Ibiza. This marks the first time the store has opened on the island with Jonathan Anderson as the new head of Dior's creative department. The […]

Credits: Lovely Professional University's School of Fashion Design Lovely Professional University is promoting its School of Fashion Design as a hub for industry-focused fashion education, combining creative training with emerging technologies, sustainability, and strong employment outcomes. According to the university, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion design, apparel production, and fashion management, with students trained in areas including digital […]

Sigal SS25 Miami Swim Week show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) has announced a new long-term collaboration with Paraiso Miami Swim Week to “connect the worlds of fashion, resort wear, wellness, and contemporary lifestyle across Copenhagen and Miami”. Announced at the 22nd edition of Paraiso Miami Swim Week, which took place from May 27 to 31, the strategic partnership will officially launch at CIFF 67 this August in Copenhagen, where Miami […]

Style Suite at Meadowhall Credits: Meadowhall A new personal shopper tool, Style Suite, created by 3DWD, has launched at the Yorkshire shopping centre Meadowhall, allowing shoppers to receive a free personalised colour analysis within seconds. Style Suite has been designed to combine cutting-edge AI technology with an engaging, physical experience to boost engagement, dwell time, and conversion, while also giving shoppers confidence through personalisation recommendations. The AI-powered […]

Illustrative image. Credits: Pexels A new dyeing method has been introduced to the fashion industry. Researchers from TU Delft and fashion label Hul le Kes have demonstrated the possibility of colouring garments using pigment from waste produced during wastewater purification. According to the researchers, the process uses an innovative pigment from wastewater. This pigment is extracted from the waste sludge of water treatment plants and is a melanin-like biopolymer. Melanin is known for its […]

London shopping street Credits: Pexels by Huy Phan May’s lovely weather in the UK helped retail sales increase by 3.7 percent year-on-year for the four weeks from May 3 to 30, up from 1 percent growth in May 2025, and above the 12-month average growth of 2 percent, according to the British Retail Consortium. Highlights from the May BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor included clothing and footwear sales growing for the first time since the January sales, with non-food sales rising by 3.5 percent […]

Credits: Louis Vuitton To celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Monogram, Louis Vuitton is set to unveil the Monogram Emblème in June 2026, a highly tactile jacquard canvas that reinterprets the iconic House signature. Monogram Emblème honours the legendary motif, drawing inspiration from the original cotton canvases that once adorned travel trunks. The jacquard is now made from a blend of GOTS-certified cotton and linen fibres to create a unique texture. This durable, water-repellent […]

Stephen Curry signs long-term partnership deal with Li-Ning Credits: Li-Ning Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning is continuing to push its global strategy plans with a new long-term partnership with basketball star Stephen Curry, who parted ways from his previous partner Under Armour last year. In a statement, Li-Ning said the partnership with Curry is built on “long-term brand co-creation,” with a focus on multi-category performance product development and sports culture initiatives, as well […]

Asos Carnaby Street, London pop-up Credits: Asos UK-based online fashion retail giant Asos is actively seeking its first permanent physical store location in London, according to a report by Drapers. The company is scouting for a site between 4,000 and 8,000 sq. ft. on high-footfall London streets. Target locations include Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Long Acre in Soho, alongside King’s Road in Chelsea. Officially, the online retailer has not yet confirmed plans for its debut permanent […]

Recycled cotton yarn from Recover's new “Recover Yarns” product family. Credits: Recover. Madrid – The Valencian company Recover has announced its entry into the recycled cotton yarn market. This move advances its dual objective of establishing itself as the global benchmark for sustainable solutions in the fashion industry, while also promoting its evolution towards a more environmentally committed model. The offering is available to manufacturers and brands from today through its new […]

Coco Rocha Credits: Xcel Brands Canadian model Coco Rocha will debut her fashion brand Off/Duty on QVC in autumn with a collection that combines “effortless sophistication, versatility, and comfort”. Off/Duty by Coco Rocha is being developed by Xcel Brands, a media and consumer products company specialising in building influencer-led brands through social commerce and livestream shopping. The brand is described as an “elevated fashion and accessories” line, centred on Rocha’s […]

eBay Credits: eBay The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has opened a formal review into Ebay’s planned acquisition of Gen-Z focused fashion resale platform Depop, to determine the “impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK”. The UK’s competition regulator said it has finished the first part of its information-gathering process and closed its invitation to comment, which allowed interested parties to comment on the proposed transaction. According […]

Bound storefront in Manchester Credits: Bound Independent British menswear brand Bound, known for bridging the gap between casual streetwear and smart contemporary fashion, is opening its first-ever flagship store in its hometown of Manchester this month. Located at 34-36 Thomas Street, in the heart of the Northern Quarter, the 150 square foot store will house the brand’s core collections within a “clean, immersive environment designed to reflect its evolving identity,” while also […]

Credits: DENHAM x SHIFT Amsterdam through the launch of “The Denham Lounge – Crafted Connections”, a dedicated hospitality and networking space created for buyers, partners, press and creatives during the upcoming edition of SHIFT Amsterdam. Positioned at the heart of the event, The Denham Lounge will serve as a premium meeting point where contemporary fashion, retail culture and craftsmanship come together in a relaxed and elevated environment. Created in collaboration with SHIFT, the […]

Alibaba Group Corporate Campus in Hangzhou Credits: Alibaba Washington - The United States released an updated list on Monday of Chinese companies it considers to be aiding the country's military. The list includes, among others, e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. The US Department of Defense announced the designations just weeks before President Donald Trump was due to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, as both sides sought to […]

Credits: END. adidas and END. announce a collaboration centered on the adidas Stan Smith, marking the opening of a new dedicated adidas concept space within END. Milan. Designed exclusively for the store, the space features bespoke interiors – including warm wood veneer - and brings together product, spatial design, and visual material drawn from the Stan Smith's fifty-year cultural life. It is the first installation of its kind for END. and adidas. The Stan Smith was introduced in 1973 as a […]

Pronovias store at 45 East 58th Street in New York (United States). Credits: Pronovias. Madrid – British investment group Cap Capital is finalising the details of the new strategic plan for the relaunch of Pronovias. This follows the court-ordered award of its production unit to the investment holding company by the Commercial Court No. 9 of Barcelona. The fashion group has just revealed the main key points of this roadmap. According to information from Pronovias' management, the bridal […]

White Stuff store in Glasgow Credits: TFG London South African specialty retail group TFG (The Foschini Group) reported a 29.4 percent increase in sales to 488 million pounds (652 million dollars) for its TFG London division during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The growth was primarily driven by the recent acquisition of British fashion brand White Stuff, which performed well and recorded pro forma sales growth of 4.3 percent. Excluding the impact of the White Stuff acquisition, […]

Topshop.com Credits: Asos UK-based fashion brand Topshop has officially launched its dedicated e-commerce platform Topshop.com in Ireland, providing domestic consumers with a faster and more seamless shopping experience. The market expansion follows strong regional engagement on third-party platforms. More than 50,000 Irish customers purchased Topshop merchandise via UK-based online fashion retailer Asos last year, making Ireland one of the brand's most engaged markets outside of the UK. […]

A look inside the ArtEZ studio where the graduating class creates their collections. Credits: Viktor Dimitrov / ArtEZ Interview Sanne Schepers has fond memories of the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands. These memories made her think long and hard before applying for the head of department position. "Do I dare take on a new role? Am I going to take that step to bring about a change in my relationship with the department?" she explains. Now, with her first academic year […]

Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, creative directors of Botter G-star (Raw Research) at Fashion Talks 2026. Credits: Anna Roos van Wijngaarden In the eaves of the Botanic Sanctuary, a former monastery now a five-star hotel in the heart of Antwerp, fashion fans and professionals have gathered for the annual Fashion Talks. The room is intimate with its pointed roof and wooden beams, especially when so full. It resembles a clandestine church. This is fitting, as Antwerp is something of a […]

In Pictures NFL x Fanatics x England Football jersey Credits: NFL/Fanatics The National Football League (NFL) and Fanatics, the licensed sports merchandise platform, have reimagined the classic NFL Nike jersey in the colours of England, France and Australia to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. Inspired by the fusion of American sport and global football coming to North America, the three jerseys blend the colours, crests and heritage of each football federation, with the signature cut, mesh […]

Archive image of a Grain de Malice store. Credits: ©AlexandraOxana / Grain de Malice. French womenswear prêt-à-porter brand Grain de Malice is exploring its entry into the Spanish market. This will be through a franchise-based expansion model and the search for a local operator. The brand already reaches Spain indirectly through its digital channel, with a presence on platforms like Zalando. The company, which specialises in mid-range womenswear, is planning this move as part of its […]

Showroom Run x Andam October 2025 Credits: Jules Lemétais A look at Sphère, Welcome Edition, Run x ANDAM, Man/Woman and Splash Paris. These are the five trade shows presenting the spring/summer 2027 menswear and resort collections during Paris Fashion Week in June 2026. Sphere Paris Fashion Week showroom From Wednesday, June 24 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, the showroom operated by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) will be held at the Palais de Tokyo. It is supported by […]

A picture from a past edition Credits: White Milano Major new developments are on the way for the upcoming edition of White Milano, set to take place from September 24 to 27. Yesterday, at Palazzo Morando in Milan, the event organisers unveiled some of the new features that will shape the next edition of the Milanese trade show. For years, the show has presented buyers with a selection of collections from avant-garde, research-driven and innovative international brands, alongside compelling […]

Calvin Klein and Jung Kook host an immersive event in Tokyo. Credits: Calvin Klein Calvin Klein and Jung Kook hosted an event celebrating their long-standing partnership at the brand's flagship store in Harajuku. Jung Kook welcomed guests wearing a customised version of the Jung Kook for Calvin Klein leather jacket, paired with a blue 90s trucker jacket and matching straight-leg jeans. K-pop artist and friend of the brand, MINGYU, also attended the event dressed in a black 90s trucker jacket […]

Cathy Newnes-Smith, chief executive officer of Wyse London Credits: Wyse London British women’s fashion brand Wyse London has appointed former Boden executive Cathy Newnes-Smith as its new chief executive officer, with immediate effect. Newnes-Smith joins Wyse London following three and a half years as CEO of British lingerie and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare, where she led the business through a significant period of growth and brand development. Prior to this, Newnes-Smith spent 12 […]

SS26. Credits: Protest Sportswear Long days, salty skin, flower crowns, and golden sunsets. The Midsummer Tales Mix & Match Collection by Protest Sportswear captures the carefree spirit of high summer and celebrates the freedom to create a swimwear look that is uniquely yours.  Inspired by charming coastal towns, endless beach days, bonfire-lit evenings, and the timeless rituals of life by the sea, this collection is designed for women who embrace every moment under the sun. From early […]

Bombardier Global 8000 cabin with Elie Saab Credits: Bombardier In Pictures Lebanese luxury fashion house Elie Saab has unveiled a bespoke aircraft cabin in collaboration with aviation company Bombardier. Described as “couture aviation”, the collaboration brings together Canadian Bombardier’s engineering and performance with Elie Saab’s timeless design to create a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft to showcase a “new expression of business aviation”. Bombardier […]

Rémy Baume, CEO of Printemps group Credits: Printemps In a statement, the Supervisory Board of the Printemps group announced the appointment of Rémy Baume as its new CEO. The position had been vacant since the departure of Jean-Marc Bellaiche. He left his role in September 2025 to lead the Greek hotel company Sani/Ikos Group. “Retail is reinventing itself, but its most precious intangibles – novelty, pleasure, quality, and hospitality – remain. Since its inception, Printemps has been […]

Campaign photography of the first designs from “The One Off”, the experimental design line by sportswear brand Gobik. Credits: Gobik. Murcia-based Gobik, a company specialising in the world of sport, continues to grow, diversify and complete its brand universe, this time with the launch of “The One Off”. This is the name given to the new experimental line that the company is launching today. It promises to shape the new future of high-performance sportswear. The company was founded in […]

The garment designed to be worn by astronauts inside the next-generation spacesuit Credits: Axiom Space and Prada Aerospace engineering combines with artisanal excellence and advanced product design to create astronaut garments. Yesterday in New York, Axiom Space and Prada presented the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG), a garment designed to be worn by astronauts inside the next-generation Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. The collaboration for the […]

Gilberto Loureiro, president of Smartex at Textile ETP. Credits: Textile ETP. Portuguese technology company Smartex has added a colour measurement and control tool for the textile industry to its solutions portfolio, strengthening its digitalisation offering for dyeing and manufacturing companies. The new solution, named Smartex CTRL Color, is now available in Europe. It is part of a broader strategy combining technological development, a closer relationship with fashion brands and a future […]

Credits: Marks & Spencer British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has signed a new franchise agreement in the Philippines with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), the Indonesia-based lifestyle retailer, to open stores in the region. MAP has operated M&S’ franchise business for over 26 years, both in Indonesia and Vietnam, and will expand the British retailer across Southeast Asia into the Philippines, including adding its first store in Glorietta by the end of the year. In a […]

In Pictures Gymshark x Bratz collection campaign Credits: Gymshark British gymwear brand Gymshark has unveiled a new capsule collection with Bratz dolls, merging “fashion, fitness and attitude” to encourage women to “own their own individuality”. At the core of the collaboration is to offer a gymwear collection that taps into what Gymshark calls a cultural shift around how women show up in fitness today, where they embrace strength and femininity at the same time, and express […]

Stripe & Stare lingerie Credits: Stripe & Stare British certified B Corp underwear and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare has appointed co-founder Katie Lopes as its new chief executive officer. In a statement, Stripe & Stare said that Lopes appointment marks a “new chapter” for the brand, and will see her leading the next phase of its “ambitious global expansion” plans. Lopes co-founded the lingerie and sleepwear brand in 2017, where she spearheaded the six years of […]

Manufacturing Futures 2026 Winner Pulpatronics Credits: Alistair Veryard for Fashion District 2026 Fashion District at London College of Fashion, UAL, a hub for fashion innovation in East London, connecting fashion, technology, business and education, has named London-based Pulpatronics, which is developing fully recyclable, metal-free RFID tags, as the winner of its Manufacturing Futures Innovation Challenge Prize 2026. The annual award seeks technological and sustainable solutions to tackle […]

Stephan Kornfeld is the new managing director for Northern Europe at Bulgari Image: Bulgari Jeweller Bulgari, part of the French luxury goods group LVMH, has appointed Stephan Kornfeld as managing director for Northern Europe. Kornfeld took on his new role on June 1, the company announced on Monday. He is now responsible for business in the Northern Europe region, including retail and wholesale activities in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Scandinavia. In this role, […]

George at Asda menswear collection Credits: George at Asda Supermarket clothing brand George at Asda is placing a renewed focus on its menswear offering with a new Studio Edit as it looks to continue to capture market share from traditional high street retailers. George at Asda reveals that menswear is a key growth driver for the business and has reported year-on-year sales uplifts ahead of the market, reflective of what it calls “increased customer demand for accessible, style-led […]

Adidas at The Corner Nordstrom NYC Shop Credits: Nordstrom In Pictures German sportswear brand Adidas is teaming up with American retailer Nordstrom to offer immersive installations and pop-ups as part of its FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations. Spanning 35 Nordstrom doors nationwide, an immersive Adidas anchors the partnership at The Corner installation at the Nordstrom flagship in New York City, which runs until July 26, and a dedicated shop-in-shop at Nordstrom Downtown Seattle, alongside a […]

Marks & Spencer Credits: Marks & Spencer British high street retailer Marks & Spencer is launching a new graduate-style training scheme for 1,000 young people across the UK and Ireland, designed to “build skills and confidence through retail, with no degree requirement”. The ‘Not Just Any Career’ six-month training scheme is aimed at young people aged 18 to 24 years old to tackle what M&S calls the “growing challenge” for young people who are not in employment, […]

Credits: TOM FORD In the Tom Ford Eyewear spring/summer 2026 collection, Haider Ackermann's vision is realised through a distinctive and essential aesthetic language. The design draws inspiration from the 1990s in both its forms and proportions. The frames are narrow and wraparound, featuring slender profiles that create lightweight silhouettes and a decidedly bold attitude. Credits: TOM FORD Metal creates clean, defined structures, while acetate gains depth through transparencies and […]

Furla presents “Furla Sun Bar”. Credits: Furla Furla presents Furla Sun Bar, the brand’s new experiential activation transforming the heart of Rome into an iconic summer destination, where the vibrant color palette of Furla’s SS26 fashion collection meets the SS26 Eyewear universe. The project invites press, talents, KOLs, and the Roman community to enjoy a few days of summer fun and Italian style. For the occasion, the Testaccio Tram Depot is transformed into Furla Sun Bar: a true […]

Credits: M&S As anticipation builds for the release of this month’s second fashion flick, M&S is stepping directly into the cultural spotlight with a sharply timed noughties-inspired edit that captures the same undone glamour and intimate, off-duty aesthetic. Echoing the mood currently dominating fashion conversations, the edit blends sheer lace layers, slip silhouettes, relaxed denim and slouchy leather accessories to deliver a look that feels both nostalgic and undeniably current. […]

GCA winners 2026 Credits: H&M Foundation The Sweden-based philanthropic organisation H&M Foundation, privately funded by the Stefan Persson family, founders and majority owners of the H&M Group, has announced the 10 winners of its Global Change Award (GCA) 2026. The annual initiative recognises early-stage innovations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the textile industry’s progress toward net zero by 2050. The winning teams focus on raw material […]

FW26. Credits: Woolrich For Fall/Winter 2026, Woolrich reaffirms its role in outerwear through a contemporary vision grounded in function, quality, and material innovation. The collection is shaped by an ongoing dialogue between past and present, where the brand’s heritage becomes a living foundation, continuously reinterpreted through a modern lens. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1830, Woolrich has spent nearly two centuries crafting garments designed for life in the Great Outdoors, combining […]

Kai Nesselrath, design director Credits: Carven Carven has appointed a new design director. The French brand named Kai Nesselrath to the role, Carven announced on Monday. His first collection for the label will be presented during the upcoming Paris Fashion Week in the autumn. As the brand's new design director, the German-born, Italian-raised designer succeeds Mark Thomas. His departure was announced in April by the brand, which is part of the ICCF (Icicle Carven China France) group. Thomas, […]

Credits: Bleckmann Nuoceans, a Belgian-British sustainable footwear brand that transforms ocean waste into colourful and vegan sandals, has chosen Bleckmann, a specialist in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, as its new Bscale partner. The automated, plug-and-play fulfilment platform enables Nuoceans to manage its entire supply chain – from warehousing and order processing to returns – without complex or costly set-ups. As of the end of May, Bleckmann has fully taken […]

Debenhams stand at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week The UK-based online department store Debenhams and UK-based beauty manufacturer Revolution Beauty have entered into a new licensing partnership to develop beauty and fragrance products across the Debenhams Group portfolio. The partnership combines the reach of the fashion and lifestyle brands belonging to Debenhams Group with the product development, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities of Revolution Beauty. […]

Marc Jacobs store Credits: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond US fashion group G-III Apparel Group (G-III) has reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, ended April 30, 2026. The company reported net sales of 536 million dollars, representing an 8 percent decrease compared to the same period of the prior year. Despite the revenue decline, net income for the first quarter increased to 66.50 million dollars, or 1.50 dollars per diluted share, including a 77.90 […]

Saks Fifth Avenue at Beverly Hills Credits: Saks Global press centre The US bankruptcy court for the southern district of Texas has approved the reorganization plan of Saks Global Enterprises LLC (Saks Global), a US multi-brand luxury retail company. The plan gained support across the capital structure from participating creditors, with an overwhelming majority voting in favour. Confirmation of the plan allows the company to exit chapter 11 in the coming weeks with a strengthened financial […]

Lululemon opens new flagship store in SoHo, NYC Credits: Lululemon Shares of Lululemon Athletica fell about 8 percent on Friday to an over seven-year low of 109.36 dollars, Reuters reported, after the activewear retailer cut its full-year profit forecast and signalled mounting operational pressures. The sharp selloff reflected growing investor concern about the pace of the activewear retailer's turnaround and the challenges facing incoming chief executive Heidi O'Neill, who is set to assume […]

Interview Image of two people in a clothing store. Credits: Adyen Mystery shopping has long been a familiar tool in fashion retail for assessing in-store customer experience. Previously used primarily to monitor service agreements, its focus is increasingly shifting towards learning and improvement. Retailers now use insights from store visits as input for coaching, training and discussions on the shop floor. To better understand this development, FashionUnited spoke with fashion […]

Ronaldinho x Dita Eyewear launch collection Credits: Dita Luxury eyewear brand Dita has partnered with none other than global football legend Ronaldinho to create a special eyewear collection. Timed to launch just ahead of the World Cup kickoff in Mexico, the collection sees Ronaldinho apply his well-documented style with Dita's bold, sculptural approach to design and Dita Lancier take on technical performance.  Ronaldinho x Dita Eyewear launch collection Credits: Dita “Soccer has […]

Asos campaign imagery. Credits: Asos Andrew Tiller has been named the new creative director of Asos. The creative joins the e-commerce giant from Stella McCartney, where he had served as visual director for over two years. Tiller confirmed the news on his LinkedIn account, where he said: “Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far – for your support and encouragement along the way. I’m excited for what’s ahead.” Prior to Stella McCartney, Tiller had held a slew of […]

SS26. Credits: Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo presents its new men's campaign for the summer 2026 collection, photographed in the British countryside and starring floriculturist and model Alfie Nickerson, accompanied by his beloved dachshund, Wolfie. Summer in Bloom continues the “Creators” narrative introduced with the spring 2026 men's campaign, a study of creativity that brings together creators from different disciplines. Through a series of images and a video, Alfie celebrates and reflects on […]

Pinterest doubles down on AI with extended Amazon partnership. Credits: Amazon. Pinterest has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as it doubles down on AI infrastructure. The social media platform has confirmed a four billion dollar commitment to utilise AWS Trainium and Graviton to train and run AI models at scale through 2031. The agreement, described as the largest infrastructure deal in the company’s history, will see Pinterest put to use Amazon’s custom silicon […]

Mare Collection 2026. Credits: Giorgio Armani Once again, this year, Giorgio Armani Mare stops at some of the world’s most beautiful summer destinations. The journey started in Porto Cervo from May 26th to 30th, on the occasion of the fifth edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta: a prestigious competition organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The customized Giorgio Armani Mare boat, Sørvind by Giorgio Armani, participated in the regatta for the second year as a tribute to […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK store fashion sales recorded their strongest week in 21 weeks, growing +12.33% in a seven-day period covering the spring bank holiday and half-term break, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. The result, which compares to a -3.17% base in the same week last year, was driven by two record-breaking late-spring heatwaves that pushed temperatures to 34.8 and 35.1 degrees Celsius at the start of the week. Total fashion like-for-like (LFL) sales rose […]

British Heart Foundation's donation bins. Credits: Pexels. Charity organisation and retail chain operator British Heart Foundation (BHF) has said it plans to close around 150 stores over the next two years as part of efforts to maintain commercial sustainability across its retail network. Around 90 stores are proposed to shutter by the end of March 2027, with the remaining locations expected to follow by March 2028. Its online retail channels, including the website and Ebay store, will not […]

Chirag Patel Credits: Pentland Brands CEO profile Chirag Patel became chief executive officer of Pentland Brands on January 1, 2021, inheriting a portfolio built around swimming pools, gyms, rugby pitches and the great outdoors at the precise moment a pandemic had closed most of them. A year into the job, asked what he had learned, he did not reach for a growth metric. He reached for a distinction. There was endurance, which "can sustain us through short periods of adversity," he reflected, […]

J. Press SS26 012. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As we look toward Spring/Summer 2027, four distinct menswear directions emerge that will respond to evolving consumer needs and cultural shifts. These directions spotlight overarching themes of cross-category elements, price-first driven versatility demands in consumerism, and the rising desire for authenticity in design. About Written for FashionUnited by Michael Leahy, menswear lead at Future Snoops. More about Future Snoops here. Ivy […]

RECONDITION Credits: Aviva Studios Emerging designer Ellie Brown is set to stage her first major runway event this summer, using adaptive fashion to challenge traditional ideas about accessibility and representation in the industry. Brown, a recent graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, founded adaptive fashion label Recondition in 2025 after experiencing firsthand the challenges of dressing while using a wheelchair following a serious ankle injury. On 27 June, the young designer will […]

The Frontier at Australian Fashion Week SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is set to broaden its horizons with the launch of a new showroom at Paris Fashion Week’s SS27 edition dedicated to Australian designers. The initiative comes as a continuation of the organisation’s Global Gateways export programme, and marks what the council said is a “structural step-change” in how the local sector approaches the international market. Taking place […]