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Le Coq Sportif kitted out the French national team for the 2024 Olympic Games. Credits: Pauline Scotto di Cesare/ Le Coq Sportif Paris - The Paris Commercial Court (TAE) selected the bid from French-Swiss entrepreneur Dan Mamane to take over the struggling equipment supplier Le Coq Sportif on Friday. Mamane's bid was chosen over a consortium backed by businessman Xavier Niel and judoka Teddy Riner. Le Coq Sportif kitted out the French delegation at the Paris Olympic Games last summer. The […]

Matthijs Boelee knighted by Mayor Marcouch. Credits: Municipality of Arnhem. Matthijs Boelee has been appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. The departing head of ArtEZ’s fashion and design department received the royal decoration during his farewell at the school. This was announced in a press release from the municipality of Arnhem. Boelee is leaving the academy after 35 years. He started as a lecturer and later became head of the fashion and design department. He received the […]

CLOT London Pop-up Credits: Courtesy CLOT As London leans into the rhythm of summer, three standout releases - two immersive pop-ups and one product drop - are setting the tone for a season shaped by bold aesthetic statements and evolving definitions of style. Timed to coincide with the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, CLOT’s Country Club installation in Soho is a playful reinterpretation of preppy codes. Open until 13 July, the space, part social lounge, part sartorial showcase, deconstructs […]

Valentino Fall Winter 2025, Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Speculation is mounting over who could succeed Jacopo Venturini after Valentino confirmed its chief executive has taken sick leave amid reports he is poised to depart. Industry insiders point to Riccardo Bellini, the former Chloé chief who in January became managing director of Valentino‑owner Mayhoola, as a likely internal contender, given his proximity to chairman Rachid Mohamed Rachid and recent remit to […]

SS26 Credits: Superdry Superdry unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, marking a bold step forward for the British heritage brand. Introducing a new pillar of the brand, SD Co By Superdry is a refined and aspirational line that redefines heritage through a distinctly British lens. SS26 Credits: Superdry The new season range captures a broader, elevated aesthetic which fuses global style cues with Superdry’s enduring commitment to craftsmanship, culture, and reinvention. […]

H&M Digital Twin Credits: Courtesy H&M Fast‑fashion giant H&M has become the latest retailer to put artificial intelligence at the centre of its marketing, releasing a campaign that replaces flesh‑and‑blood models with photorealistic “digital twins” posed against stylised backdrops of cityscapes. The first tranche of images, unveiled on 2 July, forms part of a broader experiment the Swedish group says will run into the autumn. “We’re exploring emerging technologies […]

Credits: EURATEX EURATEX and its Danish member Dansk Mode & Textil are calling upon the Danish Presidency of the EU to bring back stability and transparency to the European agenda. These last few months we have seen major upheavals and turbulence in global markets, as well as uncertainty surrounding a number of regulatory initiatives. All this creates a climate of uncertainty for European industry and anxiety with the consumers. As a result, demand for textile and garments is low, and […]

Debenhams Group signs multiyear partnership with Amazon Web Services Credits: Debenhams Group Debenhams Group, parent company of brands such as Karen Millen, PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo, and department store chain Debenhams, has signed a new multi-year partnership with cloud provider Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its adoption of AI-driven tools. Through the new agreement, Debenhams Group will use generative AI to streamline its operations for Debenhams, enhancing its efficiencies and […]

New CMO Sophie Condroyer. Credits: Isabel Marant French fashion brand Isabel Marant has appointed Sophie Condroyer as its new chief marketing officer. The brand announced the appointment through a press release. Condroyer has over 17 years of experience in the fashion and luxury industries. She has worked at Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Chloé. In her new role at Isabel Marant, she will be responsible for the global communications and marketing strategy. "This new chapter reflects the […]

Credits: Bild: Nappy via Pexels The new edition of the International Production Cost Comparison (IPCC) from ITMF has been published. The report benchmarks manufacturing costs for a range of textile products along the primary textile value chain, disaggregated by key cost components at each production stage. This edition of the IPCC covers cost data for the year 2023. Given the high level of expertise and detailed industry input required to produce the report, the process was extended to allow […]

GFW Menswear Award winner Alice Bambury, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Interview Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), which ran from June 13 to 16, showcased the best BA degree design talent from across the country, spotlighting talent across 26 different fashion disciplines, including fashion and textile design, styling and creative direction, as well as photography and marketing. This GFW also spotlighted the best talent in menswear with a dedicated […]

Credits: Wolford AG Wolford AG's supervisory board has appointed Marco Pozzo as deputy CEO. The Austrian apparel supplier announced on Friday that Pozzo will join the management board, effective July 7. The role has a three-year term. Wolford is still searching for a new chief executive officer after former brand chief Regis Rimbert left in January after only six months. Chief financial officer and interim general manager Andrea Rossi has been in charge of Wolford since then. In addition to […]

‘Tailoring an Image’ exhibition at Anglesey Abbey, National Trust Credits: National Trust by Mike Selby In Pictures The National Trust has opened a unique fashion exhibition dedicated to menswear at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire, exploring Savile Row flair of 1930s aristocrats. The ‘Tailoring an Image’ exhibition runs until October 31 and showcases the sartorial flair of Lord Fairhaven, owner of Anglesey, including an unusual wine-coloured velvet smoking suit from H. Huntsman & […]

Boss store in London Credits: Hugo Boss. British retail group Frasers Group Plc has further increased its stake in Hugo Boss AG. It now directly holds over 25 percent of the voting rights. The parent company of the retail chains Sports Direct, Frasers and Flannels crossed the 20 percent threshold on June 12. The company crossed the 25 percent threshold of voting rights from shares in the Metzingen-based fashion group, Hugo Boss announced this on Friday. Through sold put options, Frasers Group […]

London shopping Credits: Pexels by Huy Phan Total like-for-like UK retail sales in discretionary categories, such as fashion, homewares and lifestyle, remained below inflation in June, compared to a positive base of +3.2 percent in June 2024, according to the latest High Street Sales Tracker from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. This was driven largely by low sales growth in stores, at just +0.6 percent compared to June 2024, reflecting how the high street continues to struggle to […]

Loewe's TikTok Profile Credits: Created by FashionUnited marketing In the dynamic landscape of social media, one luxury fashion house is not just participating in the conversation, but actively leading it. Loewe, the Spanish luxury house founded in 1846 and renowned for its exquisite leather goods and innovative ready-to-wear, has plunged headfirst, creating content that resonates deeply with a diverse, digitally native audience. While many established brands cautiously dip their toes into the […]

Dior Men SS26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight European premium and luxury brands represent 5 percent of European GDP, or 986 billion euros. This figure, from a new report by the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), in collaboration with the Comité Colbert and Bain & Company, is up 1 percent compared to 2018. While its evolution demonstrates growth dynamics, the sector's future appears more fragile than ever, given the tariff announcements by the Trump […]

Wax London's residency at The Optimist Credits: Wax London British menswear label Wax London has expanded its retail presence at the Gleneagles Retail Arcade in Edinburgh, Scotland. Located with the iconic Gleneagles Hotel, the Victorian-style retail arcade houses a range of luxury boutiques including Pringle, Edamame, and Daughter. From July onwards, the Retail Arcade offers an extended range of Wax London’s signature menswear pieces, offering a broader assortment of styles, designs, and […]

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault Credits: Geoffroy van der Hasselt / AFP Paris - Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH (LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), has acquired the liberal daily L'Opinion and the financial news website L'Agefi. LVMH already controls the Les Echos-Le Parisien press group and Paris Match. Sources close to the matter confirmed the acquisition to the press on Thursday, following a report in Le Figaro. LVMH, previously a minority shareholder in Bey Médias, the parent company […]

Romain Narcy during the Circular Textile Day Credits: Calvin Woolley Ikea 2025 There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition, whether their efforts are visible to the general public or not? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainable fashion experts and activists. What can we learn from their work? In this second instalment, FashionUnited spoke with Romain Narcy, a denim expert turned entrepreneur and sustainability […]

Opinion Humana people to people organisation Credits: Humana June ended with yet another blow to Europe’s struggling post-consumer textiles sector: Texaid Germany filed for insolvency. This is a significant setback for the group and for the broader reuse and recycling ecosystem. Just as European policymakers begin to treat textile waste with the seriousness it deserves, the very infrastructure needed to deliver on those ambitions is plunging. Yet it’s not textile waste itself that […]

Lands' End store Credits: Lands' End Brand management firms WHP Global and Authentic Brands Group have reportedly placed separate bids to acquire American apparel retailer Lands' End this week, according to a report from Reuters. The news comes three months after Lands' End Board of Directors indicated that it was exploring "strategic alternatives" for the future of the brand, which included the potential sale of the retailer or a merger, to increase shareholder value.  Best known for its […]

Shein branded bag. Credits: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited The ultra fast fashion retailer Shein has been fined 40 million euros. The brand was reprimanded by France's Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) for misleading commercial practices towards consumers. The sanction follows an investigation into Infinite Style E-commerce LTD (ISEL), the company responsible for sales of Shein branded products, according to a statement from the DGCCRF. The […]

Head acquires scuba company Aqualung Group. Credits: Head Group. US-Austrian Head Group has rescued scuba diving firm Aqualung Group from receivership. The sports equipment company said it is planning a 50 million euro restructuring of the Aqualung business to ensure the continuation and long-term sustainability of the group. Next to this, Head noted that it is looking to carry out a comprehensive integration plan with “significant synergies”. The plan is to save “hundreds of jobs”, […]

TikTok Credits: Pexels, Cottonbro TikTok is continuing to drive growth for luxury brands, especially with younger consumers and first-time buyers, through creator-generated content and peer validation, according to new data from the social media platform and research company AYTM. According to a study of more than 3,000 luxury consumers across the UK, US, France and Italy in May 2025, TikTok has become one of the fastest-growing channels for discovery, decision-making and direct purchase in […]

Princesse tam tam store (2024). Credits: RICCARDO MILANI / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Paris - The crisis continues in French ready-to-wear. Lingerie brand Princesse tam tam and clothing brand Comptoir des Cotonniers have entered administration. AFP learned this on Wednesday from a source close to the matter. Struggling for several years, these two brands have found it difficult to withstand "a market context that has not improved". This was summarised in late June by a source close to the […]

Aurélien expands presence at Harrods with men’s and women’s footwear collection. Credits: Aurélien Quiet luxury brand Aurélien is proud to announce that its signature footwear collection is now available at Harrods London. This launch marks an important milestone in Aurélien’s international retail expansion, bringing its refined Mediterranean aesthetic to one of the world’s most prestigious department stores. Credits: Aurélien A complete footwear offering for men and […]

The UK private services sector expanded at its strongest pace in 10 months during June, with the S&P Global UK Services PMI rising to 52.8 from 50.9 in May, driven by an uptick in domestic consumer and business spending, reported the Financial Times. Cost inflation simultaneously cooled, easing pricing pressures, a combination that could breathe fresh energy into fashion retailers relying on digital infrastructure . For fashion and retail executives, this rebound is significant. Services […]

Prada Men's SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Luxury fashion house Prada has officially confirmed in a letter sent to the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA), that sandals showcased in its recent men’s fashion show, which bore a striking resemblance to the traditional Indian Kolhapuri sandal, were indeed inspired by the iconic footwear. Prada has now proposed a video conference call with MACCIA to further discussions to explore potential avenues of […]

Crystal Palace FC's Home shirt. Credits: Macron. Italian sportswear manufacturer Macron has expanded its partnership with Crystal Palace Football Club. The multi-year extension builds on the duo’s ongoing relationship, first established in 2022. Macron and Palace have since worked together on creating kits that celebrate the club’s identity, including the FA Cup-winning shirt. Through the extended agreement, Macron is to continue supplying Match Day kits, training wear, travel garments […]

U.S. Polo Assn. brand campaign Credits: U.S. Polo Assn. U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has expanded to the Brazilian market in partnership with Grupo Pasquini, which has more than 30 years of experience in the fashion industry in the region. The expansion is part of the sport-inspired brand's plan to reinforce its multi-billion-dollar global positioning and grow its brand presence in Latin America, a region which U.S. Polo Assn. said was […]

Swarovski has named Samantha Jeffries as its new UK and Ireland general manager. Credits: Swarovski. Swarovski has named Samantha Jeffries as its new UK and Ireland general manager. Her appointment comes as the jewellery specialist looks to move forward with strategic goals in the regions, where it plans to expand its ‘Pop Luxury’ positioning and deepen customer connection. Jeffries has already been a part of the Swarovski team for over 10 years, first joining as London District Manager […]

Chelsea FC ground in London Credits: Pexels by Gina Bichsel Premier League football club Chelsea has signed a long-term extension and expansion of its partnership with digital sports platform and global leader in licensed sports merchandise Fanatics. The move follows five years of strong merchandising growth and will allow the English football club to enhance its online shopping experience for its fans, including upgrading site capabilities, complete with exclusive content, the latest AI […]

Gap Inc. appoints Mame Annan-Brown to newly created role of executive chairman and head of communications. Credits: Gap Inc. Press Gap Inc. (Gap), the US fashion company behind brands such as Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, welcomes Mame Annan-Brown as head of communications and executive vice-president. This is a newly created role, according to the company's press release. As a member of the executive team, Annan-Brown will oversee communications, the Gap Foundation and global […]

H&M Ghent store. Credits: H&M Group Swedish retail giant H&M Group is amping up its share buy-back programme as the billionaire Persson family strengthens its control over the company. The move has sparked speculation over potential plans to take the retailer private. According to a regulatory filing with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, Persson-owned Ramsbury Invest snapped up a total of 42.75 million shares in H&M in the first half of 2025. As of the end of May, […]

Exterior of TradeInn's headquarters in Celrá, Girona (Spain). Credits: Tradeinn. Madrid – Spanish sportswear e-commerce platform TradeInn welcomes a new minority partner. US investment firm Apollo Global Management has acquired a 30 percent stake, previously held by Spanish private equity firm Suma Capital. French sporting goods retailer Decathlon had also expressed interest in this stake. Reports surfaced in late July 2024 regarding Decathlon's interest in acquiring Suma Capital's 30 […]

K-Way's Antwerp store Credits: K-Way Outerwear brand K-Way has appointed Marco D'Avanzo as head of international business. D'Avanzo announced this news via his own LinkedIn profile. He began his new role with the originally French brand on July 1. Italy-based D'Avanzo is no stranger to fashion retail. From October 2016 to April 2025, he was general manager at the Canadian brand Moose Knuckles. There, he was responsible for the brand's international expansion, and oversaw the launch of new […]

Watches of Switzerland store Credits: Watches of Switzerland Watches of Switzerland Group PLC has reported a revenue of 1.7 billion pounds for the 52 weeks ended April 27, 2025, marking an 8 percent increase year-on-year at constant currency, with 16 percent growth in the US and 2 percent in the UK. This performance was significantly bolstered by an improved trading performance in the second half of the fiscal year, with Group revenue growing 12 percent compared to the prior year. Adjusted […]

Sportsdirect Birmingham Credits: Frasers Group media centre Frasers Group PLC has successfully secured a new term loan and revolving credit facility totalling up to 3 billion pounds, replacing its previous financing arrangements of 1.65 billion pounds (excluding Frasers Group Financial Services Limited's securitised loan). The new facility is set for a three-year term, with the option for two one-year extensions, potentially extending the total tenor to five years. Additionally, the agreement […]

Image for illustration. Credits: Pexels Textile industry leaders have praised the US Senate’s decision to pass a budget reconciliation package that could potentially see the permanent end of de minimis for commercial shipments from all countries. The provision, which would end de minimis treatment by July 1, 2027, comes as part of a broader budget bill addressing tax code provisions and spending, among other things. President Donald Trump has requested for the bill to arrive on his desk by […]

Cosmoss marketing Credits: Cosmoss Cosmoss, the premium skincare and wellness label founded by supermodel Kate Moss in 2022, has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation barely two years after launch, according to filings at Companies House. Filed documents show liquidators were appointed at the end of June and a winding-up resolution was passed on 25 June. The business disclosed liabilities including 2.3 million pounds owned to Kate Moss Agency. Cosmoss entered the crowded prestige-beauty […]

Fossil Group has appointed Laks Lakshmanan to the newly created role of chief supply chain officer. Credits: Fossil Group. Watch specialist Fossil Group has appointed Laks Lakshmanan to the newly created role of chief supply chain officer. Lakshmanan stepped into the position on June 16, with the company only just confirming the appointment in a press release. In this role, Lakshmanan has been tasked with overseeing Fossil’s global end-to-end supply chain, from manufacturing and sourcing to […]

Djibril Cissé for Daily Paper x Oakley Credits: Daily Paper / Oakley Daily Paper and Oakley join forces for a new edition of the 'Gascan' sunglasses. Having used Oakley models as styling elements in photoshoots for years, the Dutch streetwear brand has now officially collaborated with the eyewear label. The brands announced the collaboration on Thursday. They have chosen sunglasses originally launched in the early 2000s and have now been updated through Daily Paper's 'Afrofuturist lens'. […]

Asos campaign imagery. Credits: Asos E-commerce retailer Asos has launched a new loyalty programme for UK customers offering benefits and experiences to those who sign up. Dubbed ‘Asos.World’, the programme’s official launch follows what the company said was a “successful trial” that began in March. Customers can sign up to four tiers: Stylist, which is free to join; Curator, for those spending 100 pounds annually; Icon, at an annual spend of 350 pounds; and A-Lister, a 750 pound […]

Artificial Intelligence Frontend of Mango's online platform. Credits: Mango. Mango continues its commitment to personalising the shopping experience through increased digitalisation. The company has announced the launch of two new digital tools: a WhatsApp channel and "Mango Stylist", an AI-powered fashion assistant and stylist. These are the latest steps in Mango's strategic "Plan 4E", presented in early March 2024. The plan, led by chairman and chief executive officer Toni Ruiz, aims […]

Cascale interim CEO, Harsh Saini. Credits: Cascale. Consumer goods nonprofit Cascale – formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition – has appointed Harsh Saini as interim chief executive officer. Saini, who currently serves on the organisation’s board of directors, will take up the role from August 1 as Colin Browne steps down. In taking on the position, Saini has been tasked with leading Cascale through its key 2025 strategic priorities, through which it is looking to sharpen its focus […]

Credits: Belarus Fashion Week Date: July 10, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM The door open 3:00 PM Location: La Galerie Bourbon, 79 bis Avenue Marceau, Paris 75116 On July 10, 2025, La Galerie Bourbon in the heart of Paris will host an exclusive fashion event showcasing talents from Belarus and other countries. Set in one of the most elegant and artistic venues of French capital, such an event is organised in for the first time, highlighting the vibrant creativity of Eastern European fashion on an […]

Pop-up event for the Li-Ning x Staple collection with table tennis tournament. Credits: Li-Ning x Staple, courtesy of Standard Nerds Club Accessible, urban and casual retro jerseys – can table tennis establish itself as the next tastemaker between sport, fashion and lifestyle? For a long time, the serve was reserved for tennis, with its leading brands like Lacoste and Fila, which embodied an elite look with pleated skirts and sleeveless jumpers. This chic sports style naturally fits the […]

The Giorgio Armani boutique in Capri, Italy Credits: Giorgio Armani Consolidated net revenues of the Armani Group amounted to 2.3 billion euros, a decrease of 5 percent compared to the previous year at constant exchange rates (down 6 percent at current exchange rates). The decline in direct retail revenues was 3 percent at current exchange rates "despite various temporary closures for renovations." "In an international macroeconomic and geopolitical context marked by ongoing tensions and high […]

Credits: Modefabriek With Modefabriek just around the corner, we are looking ahead. What makes this summer edition a must-visit? We have compiled the full programme for you. We can't wait - and hopefully you can't either! A unique, new location New location equals new energy. We experienced this during the winter edition at EXPO Greater Amsterdam. This makes us even more enthusiastic about the upcoming edition at yet another surprising location: Taets Art and Event Park on the HEMbrug site in […]

Report New Stitch Fix research highlights challenges of summer workwear dress codes Credits: Stitch Fix With temperatures hitting over 100 degrees Fahrenheit this week, the urge to wear a slip dress or flipflops to work increases, until traditional office dress codes come to mind, that is. A recent survey from Creative Access, a diversity and inclusion social enterprise, underscores this uncertainty when it comes to summer workwear: 82 percent of workers say they would benefit from […]

Sprayground marks 15th anniversary with milestone collection featuring over 100 pieces Credits: Sprayground Streetwear brand Sprayground is celebrating its 15th anniversary in a big way. The urban label has released a special collection, inspired by four of its most iconic styles, each revised to highlight Sprayground’s evolution. The 15th anniversary collection features more than 100 pieces, including backpacks, luggage, duffle bags, gaming chairs, and more. Central to the collection are […]

Empty Esprit showroom at CIFF Village Image: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited Clothing retailer Esprit Holdings Ltd. released its final results for the 2024 financial year on Monday evening, after a considerable delay. The figures were affected by the ongoing insolvency proceedings of almost all international subsidiaries and the resulting one-off effects. As part of the restructuring efforts and a shift in the business model to licensing partnerships, the company has now given up most of its […]

Credits: Saucony Saucony has opened its first UK store at 4 James Street in Covent Garden. Spanning 3,695 sq ft over two floors, the store offers performance footwear, lifestyle trainers, and apparel, designed in a space that reflects the brand’s heritage and focus on community. The store includes a coffee station, event space, community wall, and 100 lockers for local runners. It joins a growing line-up of activewear brands on James Street, including HOKA, Alo Yoga, and Arc’teryx. […]

Beth Lowry, head of creative direction at HelloStudio Credits: The Very Group The Very Group's in-house creative agency HelloStudio, which was launched in April, has appointed former Target executive Beth Lowry as its new head of creative direction. Lowry will join the Liverpool-based creative team and help shape the in-house agency’s creative direction and vision. She joins Julie Phelan, head of creative management, who will continue to lead campaigns and manage productions. Jessica Myers, […]

Oxford Street. Credits: Unsplash. The State of Spend: Retail Report from advertising and technology company Cardlytics has revealed that UK shoppers are still spending but are more selective than ever, favouring specialist, value-led, and brand-driven experiences over traditional one-stop shops. The report, which analysed spending trends based on its purchase intelligence data from more than 24 million UK bank accounts over January, February and March in the last three years, from 2023 to […]

Saint Laurent, spring/summer 2026, menswear at Paris Fashion Week Men's Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris Fashion Week Men’s spring/summer 2026, which took place from June 24 to 29, felt optimistic while being “both contemporary and human,” according to Simon Longland, fashion buying director at British luxury department store Harrods. “There was a rare sense of cohesion this season in Paris - designers appeared unusually aligned in their vision, with common threads emerging […]

Woman working in a clothes store Credits: Pexels by Mart Production The British Retail Consortium has welcomed the publication of the Employment Rights Bill Roadmap by the government on July 1, which sets out the timelines for measures in the Bill aimed at boosting rights for half of all UK workers and providing certainty to employers. The government states the Bill will raise living standards across the country and the roadmap will give employers and workers the time to adapt. It hopes to […]

Skechers in Ghent Credits: Skechers Investment firm 3G Capital Partners LP (3G Capital) has been granted approval to acquire the American footwear brand Skechers. The European Commission announced this in a press release on Tuesday, July 1. Although both companies operate from the US, their activities in the European market require approval from the European Commission. Skechers announced the acquisition in May in a deal worth approximately 9.4 billion dollars. 3G Capital will delist Skechers […]

Rene Caovilla ‘The Jungle Couture’ capsule collection Credits: Rene Caovilla In Pictures Italian footwear brand Rene Caovilla, which has been making shoes in Venice for more than a century, is introducing a made-to-order couture capsule collection. The couture line aims to celebrate the storied footwear brand’s historic ties with Parisian haute couture, which has seen the company partner with international couturiers, including Valentino from the late 1960s to the early 1990s, with […]

Zalando's headquarters in Berlin Image: Zalando SE The Berlin-based online retailer Zalando SE is set to complete its acquisition of competitor About You Holding SE in a matter of days. The e-commerce specialist announced on Tuesday evening that the European Commission had granted "final regulatory approval" for the planned merger of the two companies. Zalando emphasised that "all closing conditions for the transaction have been met". The transaction is now scheduled to be completed on July […]

KASK Graduation show 2025 Credits: photo: Ties Kalker KASK & Conservatorium recently held its annual Graduation Fashion and Textile Design showcase in Gent’s Floralia Hall. The event featured an exhibition of student work and two evening fashion shows on June 2, presenting final collections on the runway. Leading up to the shows, bachelor students conducted a public 48-hour sewing marathon at the ChopinChopin studio, open for public observation. Their silhouettes were also displayed in […]

In Pictures Hunter x Represent collaboration Credits: Hunter / Represent British heritage footwear brand Hunter, which is part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, has unveiled a Western-inspired streetwear collaboration with British luxury brand Represent. The collaboration blends British heritage with Americana influences, exploring Western iconography and the cowboy boot, reimagined onto Hunter’s iconic Original Wellington Boot silhouette. Hunter x Represent […]

Credits: Bild: Nappy via Pexels RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group (India), is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of synthetic, cotton, and blended spun yarns as well as knitted and denim fabric in India. The company exports a wide range of yarns and fabrics as well as denim products to over 70 countries across the globe. Mr. K.V. Srinivasan, President of ITMF, expressed: “At ITMF we are very pleased to welcome RSWM as a Corporate Member of ITMF. As an […]

Alexander Wang SS20 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Alexander Wang appoints new global president The US fashion brand Alexander Wang has appointed Robert Rizzolo as global president on July 1. The brand announced the appointment on LinkedIn. Rizzolo previously served as chief merchandising officer at Marc Jacobs. He held this role since July 2021. Rizzolo has over 25 years of retail experience. He has held leadership positions at luxury brands within companies such as LVMH, Capri Holdings […]

Talon.One founders Credits: Talon.One German enterprise loyalty and promotion software provider Talon.One, which counts H&M, Adidas, Sephora, and Nordstrom as customers, has raised 135 million US dollars in growth funding. The funding comes from new investors Silversmith Capital Partners and Meritech Capital, with the participation of existing investor CRV. Talon.One offers retailers and brands a platform to build personalised, scalable promotions and loyalty programmes through smart use […]

Credits: YKK YKK (Türkiye) A.Ş. is rewriting the rules of sustainable design with its revolutionary Recycled Mono-material Detachable Button & Rivet. This breakthrough innovation recently earned the prestigious Red Dot Award 2025 in the Sustainable Design category, a testament to YKK (Türkiye) A.Ş commitment to excellence and environmental responsibility. The Red Dot Award recognises outstanding design, and this year a jury from various disciplines, carefully inspected and selected the […]

IED Barcelona 2025 Credits: Ugo Camera IED Barcelona recently held its 21st annual Fashioners of the World show last month at the Palau Reial de Pedralbes, showcasing the final collections of its graduating fashion design students. This year's event was the largest in the school's history, featuring 25 collections from both Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and BA (Hons) in Fashion Design programs. The collections highlighted themes of sustainability, technical and conceptual […]

In pictures First look inside Mowalola's Berlin pop-up Credits: Harry Miller / Reference Studios Mowalola takes its first step in brick and mortar retail in Germany. The brand is opening a pop-up in Berlin for Berlin Fashion Week. The Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi's brand is opening a temporary space for the first time. It debuts at Berlin Fashion Week, Mowalola announced on Wednesday. At the P100 event location, the brand presents a curated selection of archive pieces. It […]

Credits: Resort 26 main image/©Launchmetrics/spotlight As any fashion designer will tell you, the colour palette is the foundation of a seasonal collection. Resort bridges Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer and can be in-store for as long as November through to April. Therefore, it’s not surprising that for that season, colour palettes can run the gamut. For Resort 2026, brands have delivered statement-making colour combinations. During the height of the season, designers showed a series of […]

Lagerfeld, a comic about the life of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld by Alfons Kaiser and Simon Schwartz. Credits: Simon Schwartz / C.H. Beck Those seeking light summer reading may find what they're looking for in Alfons Kaiser's latest project. The fashion critic of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) has now released his 383-page biography of Karl Lagerfeld as a graphic novel. Illustrator and comic author Simon Schwartz has selected key moments from the book, tracing Lagerfeld's life […]

Credits: Mumster Campaign agency Mumster announces the launch of the first edition of the annual Fashion Pioneers Awards. In partnership with the City of Amsterdam and FashionUnited, the campaign will kick off on September 1 and culminate in an award show on Friday, November 28 – Black Friday at Fashion for Good in Amsterdam. Empowering Fashion and Textile Pioneers The Fashion Pioneers Awards were created to strengthen the ecosystem of pioneers within the fashion and textile industries. […]

Showroom Break.Fast Credits: Break.Fast During Paris Fashion Week Men’s, FashionUnited met with three commercial agents, Break.Fast, Likewise and Run, each hosting showrooms over the course of the event. Here is an overview of what is trending for the spring/summer 2026 season and which brands to look out for. Alina Zaporozcenko, founder of Break.Fast Break.Fast was founded in 2019, is registered in France and based in the US. It operates at the intersection of brand representation, showroom […]

Felix Münnich Credits: Mammut Felix Münnich has taken the helm for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Deckers Brands. Münnich is responsible for the duties of senior vice president and general manager EMEA at the US footwear and apparel supplier, the manager announced on Tuesday on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. Before taking on this role at the parent company of brands such as Hoka and UGG, he worked for the Swiss outdoor supplier Mammut. “This is one of those […]

Credits: Photo Credits: Textile Exchange, fotografía de archivo. Textile Exchange is entering a new phase—one focused less on consensus-building and more on collective accountability. This week, the organization unveiled a streamlined five-year strategy leading up to 2030, positioning itself to accelerate systems change and close the gap between ambition and action. While at the core of the strategy is a candid admission: despite a two-decade track record, growing industry buy-in, and more […]

Champs Sports unveils new retail concept Credits: Foot Locker Champs Sports, an American sportswear retailer and a subsidiary of Foot Locker, has unveiled its renewed retail concept in Tampa, Florida, and Portland, Oregon.  The reimagine retail concept was created to offer customers an enhanced brand journey through a more immersive retail experience. The new concept introduces a more inviting, modernized storefront with a clean, thoughtfully structured interior layout.  The revamped store […]

StockX Hires First Sr. Director of Customer Community & Engagement, Brendan Dunne Credits: StockX Marketplace platform StockX has appointed Brendan Dunne to the newly created role of Senior Director for Customer Community & Engagement. As the first-ever Sr. Director of Customer Community & Engagement, Dunne is set to oversee customer engagement efforts, strengthening StockX's relationship with the streetwear, sneaker, and collectible communities, and assist in developing the […]

CLO Virtual Fashion acquires digital materials provider Swatchbook. Credits: CLO Virtual Fashion. CLO Virtual Fashion, the parent company of 3D fashion design software CLO, has acquired Swatchbook, a digital materials solutions provider. Through the takeover, CLO said it is now positioned “as the largest digital fabric database company in the world”. The deal between the two companies builds on an existing relationship that the duo first established in 2017. Now, Swatchbook, which serves […]

Zara Kids Studio Collection, campaign photograph for the autumn/winter 2024/2025 collection. Credits: Zara. Lorenzo Marcheselli, who until now led the Galician group's business in Italy, has been appointed the new director of Zara Kids. He replaces Begoña Costas, who is retiring after a 46-year career at the company, as reported by Modaes. Costas, a key figure within Zara's organisational structure, leaves behind a career marked by the consolidation of the children's category from its […]

Wyse London Preloved marketplace. Credits: Wyse London. Wyse London has unveiled its first marketplace for pre-loved clothing. The platform intends to extend a Wyse product’s lifespan, while also allowing customers to “confidently” shop authenticated, verified products. Customers can bid for, chat and sell items directly with one another, making ‘Wyse London Preloved’ more of a consumer-to-consumer experience. Those selling via the platform will receive 110 percent of the sale […]

Amsterdam Credits: Stock photo via Pexels Eurozone inflation rose slightly in June. The annual inflation rate rose to 2.0 percent, the Eurostat statistics office announced in Luxembourg on Tuesday, according to an initial estimate. In May, the inflation rate had fallen to 1.9 percent. Economists had, on average, expected this slight increase. Inflation in the Eurozone is thus in line with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) medium-term inflation target of 2 percent. The core inflation rate, […]

Visual of Marks & Spencer's new flagship store on SouthGate, Bath. Credits: Marks & Spencer. Department store giant Marks & Spencer is accelerating its ongoing store rotation and renewal programme with a 300 million pound investment to be made over the course of the current financial year. The funding will go into 16 new locations, the extension of nine existing stores and the renewal of 12 others, all of which will house the retailer’s latest format including wider aisles and […]

Olympic athlete Tom Daley Credits: Woolmark Olympic champion Tom Daley, known for taking up knitting during the Tokyo Olympics, has expanded his creative ventures with the launch of a new Merino wool knit kit. This initiative is part of his "Made With Love" brand and is a collaboration with The Woolmark Company. The kits, developed alongside UK yarn manufacturer Laxtons, are crafted from Woolmark-certified 100% Merino wool. They are available in seven pastel shades and are designed to cater […]

Willy Chavarria SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight While the mood in Milan seemed subdued, designers in the French capital went all out, undeterred by the ongoing consumer slump. A notable trend was the convergence of streetwear and classic menswear. Dreamers One example is the collection by Emeric Tchatchoua, creative director of the streetwear brand 3.Paradis. The collection showcased casual silhouettes of outerwear and wide shorts alongside formal looks. Asymmetrical cuts of tailored […]

Credits: Balibaris "A new chapter is opening for Balibaris," announced Paul Szczerba, president of Balibaris, in a message published on LinkedIn on Tuesday, July 1. The French menswear brand, with its Parisian elegance, formalises the entry of a French family office into its capital. Behind this discreet but eminently strategic operation, founder Szczerba confirms the sustainability of a project developed and structured over more than a decade. Beyond a simple financial contribution, this […]

Artist’s impression of the Greenfiber “Project Gamma” plant in Palas de Rey. Credits: Altri. Portugal-based Altri, a producer of sustainably certified cellulosic fibres, is making a significant move into the textile industry by acquiring a majority stake in AeoniQ, a Swiss firm backed by the HeiQ group. This acquisition includes a capital increase and marks a decisive step in Altri’s diversification strategy. For several years, Altri has sought to expand the use of its fibres beyond […]

Rendering of the Asos activation at The Surf Lodge in Montauk Credits: Asos British online retailer Asos is continuing to drive growth and brand awareness in the US with a new retail activation for the Fourth of July weekend at The Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York State. The activation, in collaboration with Nylon’s residency at The Surf Lodge, will run from July 2 to 6 and offer a curated selection of summer-ready womenswear styles. The opening follows the successful debut of Asos’ […]

TRVL by ZENGGI Spring Summer 2026. Credits: TRVL by ZENGGI Spring Summer 2026 marks a new chapter for TRVL DRSS, the high-end comfort concept from the house of ZENGGI. The new name TRVL by ZENGGI underlines the natural evolution of the two brands, which have always been linked by their shared design vision and craftsmanship. Each season, TRVL offers a measured capsule of key pieces for active women who are always on the move, for business or for fun. Comfort, quality and style, everything […]

Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection. Credits: Louis Vuitton Paris to England / The Spring-Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection The Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection by Pharrell Williams retreats to the English countryside. Observing the sartorial heritage engrained in the nation’s bucolic tradition, the Men’s Creative Director stages a meeting between classic country dress codes and the dandy at the centre of the Louis Vuitton men’s realm. Through […]

Safilo headquarters Image: Safilo Group Italian eyewear group Safilo and Victoria Beckham, creative director and founder of the eponymous fashion label, have signed a new licensing deal. The ten-year agreement covers the development, production and distribution of Victoria Beckham eyewear collections, and runs until the end of December 2035. The entire product line, which includes optical frames and sunglasses, will be presented for the spring/summer 2026 season. It will be available in stores […]

Golden Goose Dallas 'Forward' store. Credits: Golden Goose. Footwear label Golden Goose is continuing the US roll out of its ‘Forward’ store concept, this time bringing the responsibly-minded idea to Dallas. Following the launch of the concept in New York and Miami, Golden Goose has debuted its third US Forward store at luxury shopping destination NorthPark Centre. At the store itself, the brand provides Repair and Remake services that intend to extend a product’s lifecycle and reduce […]

Lauren Clinton and Faye Browne, founders of Moda Management Global Credits: Moda Management Global Moda Management Global, the agency specialising in creative fashion talent management, is teaming up with sports management agency Rept, which represents some of the world’s top female footballers to secure fashion partnerships for its roster of athletes. The move will see Moda creating opportunities in fashion for Rept’s roster, which includes female footballers Grace Clinton, Celin Bizet, […]

Decathlon x Rheon Labs collaboration Credits: Decathlon Global sporting goods retailer Decathlon has announced a global partnership with British materials technology company Rheon Labs to bring advanced material science to apparel for “everyday sport”. The collaboration will allow Decathlon access to Rheon Labs’ technology platform, including current and future innovations in strain-rate sensitive materials, to power next-gen sports apparel by enabling the development of apparel that […]

In Pictures AllSaints x Atlassian Williams Racing edit Credits: AllSaints British premium fashion brand AllSaints has launched a collaboration with Formula 1 (F1) team Atlassian Williams Racing. The nine-piece limited-edition collection has been designed to combine the worlds of “cutting-edge motorsport and effortlessly cool fashion with an attitude,” explains AllSaints in the press release, drawing inspiration from the energy of race day, race suits from the Williams F1 archive and […]

London, UK. Credits: Unsplash. Over the period June 1 to 7, shop prices returned to inflation as costs imposed by last autumn’s Budget began to kick in. Overall inflation rose to 0.4 percent year-on-year in June, against a decline of -0.1 percent in May. This also came above the three-month average of 0.1 percent, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Food inflation drove the increase, rising 3.7 percent YoY. This contrasted non-food prices, which remained in deflation at -1.2 […]

Credits: Cup of Joe As customer behavior has been in flux for years and sell-through windows continue to shrink, Never Out of Stock (NOS) strategies are proving essential for fashion retailers looking to build resilience and safeguard margins during unpredictable seasons like Spring/Summer. A long-standing concept with renewed value NOS is not new. Many fashion brands have long leaned on evergreen styles to ensure continuity in their collections and secure in-season availability. But in a […]

Caleres Credits: Facebook/Caleres US footwear company Caleres has secured an amendment of its existing credit agreement, extending its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility to June 2030. The deal comes ahead of the company’s acquisition of fellow footwear label Stuart Weitzman, which it is intending to take off the hands of luxury giant Tapestry. Through the amended agreement, Caleres said its borrowing capacity will increase to 700 million dollars and comes with an accordion […]

In Pictures Hugo Forward x Zellerfeld 3D-printed loafer Credits: Hugo Hugo, the younger of the two Hugo Boss brands, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind, fully 3D-printed loafer in collaboration with Zellerfeld, a 3D-printing shoe producer looking to democratise the footwear industry. The Hugo Forward x Zellerfeld loafer reimagines the traditional loader for a generation that “values both utility and bold design,” explains the German fashion brand. The 3D-printed style, which requires […]

Big 5 Sporting Goods store. Credits: Big 5 Sporting Goods. US retailer Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is preparing to go private after entering into a 112.7 million dollar merger agreement to be acquired by Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group. The deal, which includes around 71.4 million dollars in credit line borrowings and is subject to terms, will see Big 5 shareholders receive 1.45 dollars per share in cash, if approved. According to a regulatory filing, this sum reflects a premium […]

‘Westwood | Kawakubo’ exhibition announcement by National Gallery of Victoria Credits: National Gallery of Victoria by Eugene Hyland The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne, Australia, is bringing together British fashion legend Vivienne Westwood and Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons in a new fashion exhibition which will celebrate both designer’s “groundbreaking” work. The exhibition, titled ‘Westwood | Kawakubo,’ will premiere on December 6, 2025, […]