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European Media Marketplace Credits: European Media Marketplace Vinted has joined a coalition of European companies across media, telecoms, retail, and advertising technology, launching a new initiative: the European Media Marketplace. The initiative, launched on July 7, aims to change how advertisers, agencies and publishers activate campaigns and connect across Europe's open web. Among the first founding members of the initiative are T Advertising Solutions, Equativ, Experian, […]

OPINION Pharrell Williams presents a creation for Chanel alongside former French minister of culture Fleur Pellerin during a Métiers d'Art show on December 6, 2016. Credits: Photo by PATRICK KOVARIK / AFP The scene is set in December 2016, in a hushed salon at the Ritz in Paris. Chanel is presenting its Métiers d'Art show. Womenswear silhouettes parade by when suddenly, American singer Pharrell Williams, a house ambassador, makes a surprise appearance among the models. He is dressed in […]

Alice Temperley at the finale of Temperley London's SS18 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Alice Temperley, the founder of Temperley London, has announced her departure from the eponymous British luxury brand, where she has served as creative director since its inception. The news was confirmed in a statement to FashionUnited from the company, reading: “Alice leaves with the backing of the team and house she has helped build. Further details on the appointment of a new leadership […]

Alma Mater product imagery. Credits: Alma Mater. Golf footwear brand Alma Mater has announced a new group of athlete investors as it prepares to open its next fundraising round, bringing together professional golfers and stars from the NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA. The investor line-up includes golfers Taylor Montgomery and Natasha Oon, NFL players Jordan Poyer and Levi Wallace, NHL veterans Joe Pavelski and Tyler Seguin, alongside former MLB players Kevin Millar, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jed Lowrie and […]

Kering's headquarters in Milan Credits: Kering Talent development remains a strategic focus for the Kering group's brands. The company announced today that it has signed the first memorandums of understanding with eight local educational institutions at the Campus Valore Italia - Mind Milano innovation district. This initiative aims to create a widespread network capable of projecting traditional crafts into the future. Specifically, the network involves eight local organisations: ACOF, AFOL, […]

Balenciaga, 55th Haute Couture collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Madrid – In one of the most anticipated shows of this Paris Haute Couture Week, Balenciaga presented its annual Haute Couture collection mid-morning on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. This is the first collection under this label by the Rome-born designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, following his confirmation as the new creative director of the historic fashion house at the end of May 2025. This show took place almost exactly […]

Credits: Lululemon Canadian sportswear brand Lululemon is set to open its first store in India. The store will be located at DLF Promenade in New Delhi and is scheduled to open later this autumn, as part of a franchise agreement with Indian e-commerce platform Tata CLiQ. The store will carry high-performance apparel for men and women across activities including yoga, Pilates, running, training, tennis, golf and everyday movement. Lululemon says the location will also serve as a space for […]

Credits: Tommy Hilfiger American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger, part of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), has named Zhou Guanyu as its newest global brand ambassador. The announcement builds on Tommy Hilfiger's existing partnership with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, for which the brand serves as official apparel partner. Zhou is China's first Formula 1 driver and currently reserve driver for the Cadillac team. He is regarded as one of motorsport's most influential contemporary voices, and the brand says […]

Laura Simpson, Liberty CMO. Credits: Liberty. Liberty has appointed Laura Simpson as chief marketing officer of Liberty Group, expanding her responsibilities while she continues to serve as managing director of the retailer's beauty business, LBTY. In the newly created role, Simpson will oversee Liberty's brand, marketing and customer strategy across the wider business, while continuing to lead the development of LBTY, the luxury beauty destination launched in 2023. The appointment is […]

NCTO Recommends Additional Steps to Strengthen U.S. Textile Manufacturing in USTR Section 301 Forced Labor Investigations Credits: Unsplash The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents the full breadth of the US textile industry, has offered recommendations in the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) ongoing Section 301 investigations, calling for new tariffs on apparel imports from countries at risk of forced labour in their […]

The Mvc Group headquarters Credits: Mvc Group MVC Group, a company specialising in technical apparel for cycling and outdoor sports, has established MVC UK Group Ltd. This marks the group's tenth international subsidiary. The new entity will manage the direct distribution of the Castelli and Sportful brands in the UK and Ireland. Management explained this will "generate synergies and operational efficiencies that will allow the group to significantly strengthen the presence of the two cycling […]

Credits: Gap store on Oxford Street James Roth has been appointed as SVP, head of stores & operations and visual merchandising at Gap, bringing to the US apparel giant nearly 24 years of experience from Abercrombie & Fitch. Roth announced his new position on LinkedIn, where he said: “Grateful for the teams and partners who’ve shaped the journey, and energised by the work ahead alongside the amazing team continuing to build meaningful momentum across Gap.” Roth joins Gap after […]

In 2019, US president Donald Trump shakes hands with LVMH chief executive officer Bernard Arnault during a visit to the new Louis Vuitton factory in Alvarado. Credits: NICHOLAS KAMM /AFP Paris - Bernard Arnault and his family, who control the luxury giant LVMH, have reclaimed the top spot in the annual ranking of French professional fortunes, published on Wednesday by Challenges magazine. The position was taken from them last year by the heirs of Hermès. Once the richest man on the planet, he […]

Redress reveals eight finalists for 2026 Redress Design Award Credits: Redress Redress has announced the eight finalists for the 2026 edition of the Redress Design Award, highlighting emerging talent that spearhead circular and sustainable fashion practices. Representing seven regions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the eight finalists will showcase their collections at the Grand Final Fashion Show in Hong Kong in September. Each collection produced by the finalists will showcase a […]

I-Run acquires Belgian chain Trakks. Credits: Unsplash. French running equipment specialist i-Run has acquired its Belgian counterpart Trakks. This strategic move, announced by Trakks in a LinkedIn post, allows i-Run to open its first physical stores outside of France. The company already has a strong online presence across Europe. The French running specialist has bought the six physical shops and the e-commerce site of the Belgian brand Trakks, according to reports from the business daily […]

Credits: John Lewis. British department store John Lewis is reportedly considering the closure of its in-store money exchange service and dedicated gift wrapping areas in a move that could put around 200 jobs at risk. According to the BBC, the decision is being driven by falling demand for these services, particularly as foreign currency exchange increasingly moves online. Gift wrapping, meanwhile, is to be made more accessible, potentially moving from a specialised area to the tills. […]

Net-a-Porter for The King’s Foundation collection Credits: Net-a-Porter Workers at Net-a-Porter’s Charlton warehouse have resumed their strike after rejecting the luxury e-tailer’s latest pay offer. After a period of postponement, action by members of trade union GMB walked out again on July 7 and continued into July 8. GMB said the majority of workers have rejected the company’s pay offer, with fresh redundancies also said to be adding towards growing anger across the workforce. The […]

Nobody’s Child x Poppy Delevingne collection Credits: Nobody’s Child British womenswear brand Nobody’s Child has named a new head of merchandising and interim head of retail, as it bolsters its leadership team. Jennie Clarke, who was with retailer Phase Eight for more than 13 years, has joined Nobody’s Child as head of merchandising. Clarke first joined as a merchandiser at Phase Eight in 2013 and progressed through the ranks to head of merchandising. In addition, Amy Boswell has been […]

Credits: Christian Louboutin French luxury footwear brand Christian Louboutin presented its men's spring/summer 2027 collection through an immersive show set inside a fictional, ruined civilization the Maison calls a 'red kingdom.' The concept was shaped by Jaden Smith, Christian Louboutin's first men's creative director, who applied an archaeological and dreamlike perspective to the presentation. Visitors moved through the remains of an imagined ancient kingdom, a setting the brand says […]

In Pictures LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi x OnlyFans campaign shot by Tré Koch Credits: OnlyFans shot by Tré Koch Contemporary French fashion brand LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi has launched a limited-edition collaboration with subscription-based social platform OnlyFans, where creators can monetise exclusive content directly from their followers. The three-piece collection, which debuted during Paris Men’s Fashion Week, continues Nouchi’s exploration of the body, sensuality and desire with […]

Donald Trump Credits: Donald Trump, by Gage Skidmore via Flickr Ankara - US president Trump wants to end all trade with Spain. At a press conference during the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said: “I don’t want to continue trading with them”. Similar to last year's NATO summit, Trump was deeply annoyed with the position of NATO partner Spain. “Spain is a terrible partner in NATO. They don’t participate, they don’t pay,” said Trump. “End all trade with them.” US treasury […]

Marks & Spencer to host debut LFW show Credits: Marks & Spencer British high street retailer Marks & Spencer is set to make its official London Fashion Week (LFW) debut this September, presenting a “see now, buy now” womenswear and menswear collection. M&S’s debut at LFW coincides with the 100th anniversary of its fashion collection and sees the high street retailer presenting its global collection on the official runway schedule. The runway show itself will centre on a […]

Fleek founders: Sanket Agarwal and Abhi Arora Credits: Fleek London-based start-up Fleek, which is building the AI infrastructure to digitise second-hand fashion supply chains powering Vinted, Depop and Whatnot, has secured 25 million US dollars in Series B funding. The investment was led by Burda Principal Investments, an early Vinted backer and lead investor in its Series C round, with participation from Ebay, FJ Labs, and H14, alongside existing backers, including Andreessen Horowitz, HV […]

Dickies stand at Pitti Uomo. Credits: Dickies / Just Now Distribution. US workwear brand Dickies has named Just Now Distribution, in partnership with Luke Distribution, as its new commercial partner amid plans to accelerate growth in the UK and Ireland. The strategy, which also includes a regional wholesale footprint expansion, is being overseen by SportLux, the owner and operator of the Dickies label across Europe. Just Now Distribution will take on sales, wholesale development and market […]

Gymshark in Amsterdam. Credits: Gymshark British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has appointed former Boden executive Shaun Perkinson as its new chief technology officer, succeeding John Douglas, who is retiring. Perkinson joins Gymshark from Saudi Arabia’s Al Waha Travel Retailer, where he served as chief technology officer from September 2025 to July 2026. Prior to that, he held the role of chief technology officer at British fashion and lifestyle brand Boden between 2019 and 2024. […]

Maersk container ship. Credits: Maersk German and Danish shipping giants Hapag Lloyd and Maersk announced in a routing update yesterday that they would resume services through the Red Sea route, effective immediately. This affects specifically their SE3 service, which is the gateway to Europe from China via the Middle East. SE3 starts from Qingdao in China or Kwangyang in South Korea before continuing to Ningbo in China, just about 400 nautical miles away. The journey then continues to Tanjung […]

In pictures Street style at the GmbH SS27 show Credits: Jeremy Moeller for BFW For the spring/summer 2027 season, Berlin Fashion Week once again showed its experimental side, not only on the catwalks but also off them. At shows for brands such as GmbH, Haderlump, Clara Colette Miramon and Milk of Lime, guests, models and fashion professionals showcased their looks. The outfits ranged from casual and relaxed to avant-garde. Street style highlights at a glance SS27 street style in […]

Canada Goose - Natural Intelligence - Summer 2026 Credits: Canada Goose Canadian luxury outdoor and apparel brand Canada Goose has launched a new long-term brand platform, Natural Intelligence, designed to reframe the relationship between “performance, craft, and the natural world,” and deepen its connection with nature. Debuting with the summer 2026 collection, Canada Goose states that its Natural Intelligence brand philosophy will champion “knowledge gained not through shortcuts but […]

Tory Burch FW26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight American luxury fashion brand Tory Burch LLC has appointed Klitos Teklos as chief brand officer, a newly created role to lead the company’s global brand strategy. Teklos joins Tory Burch from Tēklos, the multidisciplinary brand architecture agency he founded in 2023. His clients have included The Row, Sol de Janeiro, and most recently, Gap Inc., where he has been developing the retailer’s beauty category. In his new role, Teklos will […]

Gucci Beauty store at Select CityWalk, New Delhi, India Credits: Gucci Beauty L'Oréal and Gucci said they have reached a licensing agreement lasting 50 years for the French company to make perfumes and cosmetics under the name of the Italian fashion house, Gucci's parent company Kering said Tuesday. The agreement follows a decision to terminate a licence agreement between Gucci and US-based Coty a year before it was due to expire, Kering said in a statement. The licence agreement between […]

Alexis Mabille autumn/winter 2026, Haute Couture. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - Kicking off with Schiaparelli, Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture experienced one of its most anticipated days on Tuesday. The day featured the second haute couture collection from Matthieu Blazy for Chanel and Jonathan Anderson's collection for Dior. On the same day, Alexis Mabille presented his collection. It was an original proposal called “Dual”, featuring reversible pieces that were transformed […]

Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held in Arteixo on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – This Tuesday, July 7, the Inditex group's headquarters in Arteixo, A Coruña, once again hosted the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting. The event was opened by Marta Ortega Pérez in what was her fifth address to the shareholders of the Spanish fashion multinational, owner of Zara, since she officially became non-executive chair of its Board of […]

Rita Row SS27 campaign imagery. Credits: Rita Row / Scoop. Scoop’s return to Olympia National, London, is nearing. Akin to seasons past, the fair, spanning July 19 to 21, is continuing to expand its roster of international designers, many of whom use the carefully curated show as a gateway to the UK market. Speaking on this edition, Scoop’s founder and creative director, Karen Radley, said: “One of the things I am most proud of is the trust designers place in Scoop when entering or […]

Vincent van der Holst and Romy Goedhart on the mountain of clothes at Milieuwerk. Credits: Anna Roos van Wijngaarden On the 25,000 square metre site of Milieuwerk, near Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, a group of brand owners, textile processors and investors have gathered for the launch of Vnyx. This robot is set to transform resale into an attractive market. Iced coffee and homemade pastries are ready for the attendees. From a two-metre-high mountain of clothes – discarded items from the metropolis […]

Save our Returns will Retouren transparenter machen. Credits: Symbolbild_Pakete_C_pexels A new survey from ICSC suggests shoppers are becoming less willing to pay a premium for speed, as rising delivery expectations, return costs and fulfillment fees push value to the front of the purchase decision. Conducted online from May 13 to May 15, among a demographically representative U.S. sample of 1,000 respondents, the “Cost of Convenience” survey found that consumers increasingly see […]

XY Retail Credits: Image: XY Retail XY Retail, the retail operating system for the Armani Group and other global luxury brands, has announced Vivek Veeramani as its new vice president, ecosystem and delivery. According to the company, Veeramani will strengthen strategic partnerships, supporting its next phase of growth. "Our success depends not only on the strength of our platform but on the strength of the ecosystem around it. Vivek brings the operational discipline and partnership mindset […]

Chanel autumn/winter 2026, Haute Couture. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - Designer Matthieu Blazy presented his second haute couture collection for the legendary French brand on Tuesday. The collection featured references to fairytales like “Jack and the Beanstalk” and historical pieces from the Chanel archive. Set against a backdrop of colourful flowers, vines and magic mirrors at the Grand Palais near the Champs-Élysées, the collection highlighted garments with direct […]

In Pictures Christelle Kocher for Leviʼs Credits: Leviʼs shot by Kayla Connors American denim brand Levi’s has debuted a collaboration with Christelle Kocher, artistic director of Maison Lemarié, during Paris Haute Couture Week, designed to showcase “a radical reinterpretation of denim”. The 10-piece collection reimagines American denim through “the lens of French couture savoir-faire,” explains Levi’s in the press release, drawing inspiration from Kocher’s […]

Iris van Herpen's 'Fractual Universe' dress for Couture autumn/winter 2026 Credits: Courtesy of Iris van Herpen. Photo by Molly S.J. Lowe In Paris, Iris van Herpen once again demonstrated that nature is an excellent starting point for fashion's most luxurious segment. She debuted 'plasma' dresses in her Sonic Starquakes collection, which is inspired by the structures of 'starquakes', or exploding supernovae. Similar to terrestrial earthquakes, stars vibrate with waves of energy travelling […]

Levi's makes its Paris couture debut with Christelle Kocher. Credits: Levi's US denim brand Levi's has unveiled a capsule collection with French designer Christelle Kocher, debuting during Haute Couture Week in Paris this July, according to a press release. The brand said it marks the first time Levi's has shown at Paris Haute Couture. The ten-look collection reworks Levi's denim icons, including the 501 jean and the Type II jacket, into couture pieces. According to the brand, signature styles […]

Whering App campaign Credits: Whering Wardrobe styling app Whering has raised 7 million US dollars in funding led by Ebay Ventures and Google AI Futures Fund, as it surpasses 10 million users globally. The London-based start-up, which launched in 2021 and was inspired by the iconic virtual wardrobe in the movie ‘Clueless,’ helps people create outfits from clothing and accessories they already own, tapping into a sustainable shift away from passive overconsumption towards more intentional […]

Tariffs. Credits: Markus Winkler / Pexels A series of escalating tariff regimes—most notably a universal 10 to 15 percent tariff implemented by the US—is triggering a massive reshuffling of global apparel sourcing. In addition, the US Trade Representative (USTR) launched a sweeping Section 301 investigation into forced labour compliance, threatening an additional 10 to 12.5 percent tariff on countries failing to strictly police their supply chains. Impacts vary on apparel manufacturing and […]

IN PICTURES Christian Dior autumn/winter 2026, Haute Couture. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - Pleating was showcased in all its splendour. Designer Jonathan Anderson celebrated pleats in his second haute couture collection for Dior, presented in Paris on Monday. The pleating technique was featured across a large part of the wardrobe proposed by the Northern Irish designer for the autumn/winter 2026-2027 season. This included everything from sculptural dresses and fluid […]

Gabriela Hearst Goodwood jockey silks Credits: Gabriela Hearst / Goodwood Goodwood Racecourse has tapped Gabriela Hearst to design the jockey silks for this year's Markel Magnolia Cup, following in the footsteps of Vivienne Westwood, Sarah Burton, Roksanda Ilincic and Mary Katrantzou. Hearst has designed 12 bespoke prints for the competitors in the annual charity race, which brings together amateur female jockeys for the Ladies Day event during Qatar Goodwood Festival. Each of the individual […]

Credits: Imagen de Paul Marchant, CEO de Primark, por cortesía de Primark. Paul Marchant, who resigned from his position as chief executive officer of Primark last year, joined George at Asda as a consultant. According to a representative of the brand, Marchant has been advising on long-term strategy for the George business "Paul is working with the George team to provide consultative support as we set out our strategy to grow the George business," a spokesperson of Asda told FashionUnited. […]

Footwear manufacturing Credits: Pexels by Fernanda Simões The British Footwear Development Trust (BFDT), a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the UK footwear industry, has opened applications for its 2026 Education and Training Grant programme. The initiative, now in its fourth year, aims to support individuals and businesses across the UK footwear industry in accessing professional training and skills development, from entry-level learning to advanced professional development, […]

In Pictures Birkenstock x Repetto collection Credits: Birkenstock German footwear brand Birkenstock is taking on the ongoing ‘balletcore’ trend with a collaboration with heritage French footwear brand Repetto, as part of its Paris-based special projects line, Birkenstock 1774. The three-piece Birkenstock x Repetto collection will launch on July 16, and three Birkenstock styles reinterpreted through Repetto’s “refined lens,” fusing “purposeful design with the elegance of […]

Création de Mette Glawe. Credits: Maxime Monty For its 2026 edition, ESMOD Paris presents the work of 37 Bachelor Fashion Design graduates, unveiling collections that reflect distinctive creative identities, technical excellence, and thoughtful perspectives on the transformations shaping contemporary fashion and the wider creative industries. An International Stage for Tomorrow's Talent Talent Show 2026 brings together designers graduating from ESMOD's campuses in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, […]

Matthieu Blazy at Chanel Spring Summer 2026, Haute Couture Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - Will he be inspired by a fairytale? The spotlight is on Chanel's show in Paris this Tuesday, where Matthieu Blazy will present his second haute couture collection for the legendary French brand. After debuting in January with an ode to nature, featuring sensual looks full of floral and botanical details, there is much anticipation for the Franco-Belgian designer's new collection. According to […]

Jonathan Anderson Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Without releasing a single photo, Dior earned 15 million dollars in media impact value with Taylor Swift’s wedding dress, as new data from Launchmetrics shows. The singer married NFL star Travis Kelce on July 3, wearing a custom design by Jonathan Anderson, who joined the French house as creative director in 2025. The high-profile event was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and flooded social media over the weekend. […]

SS27. Credits: ZENGGI Every new ZENGGI collection is the result of a careful balancing act between the past and the new, between masculine practicality and feminine refinement, between the natural and the technical, the handcrafted and the clean-lined, and between beauty and comfort. ZENGGI distils these dualities down to a subtle force field, ensuring that every garment blends seamlessly into existing wardrobes whilst simultaneously exuding that coveted ‘nowness’. For SS27, ZENGGI has […]

In pictures Schiaparelli autumn/winter 2026, Haute Couture. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - Schiaparelli opened Paris Haute Couture Week on Monday with sculptural silicone dresses and marine references. Titled “The Abyss”, Schiaparelli's collection for the autumn/winter 2026/2027 season was filled with ultra-tight corsets in synthetic materials, paired with transparent embroidered skirts or pearl-covered trousers. Schiaparelli autumn/winter 2026, Haute Couture. […]

Report Modefabriek SS27 Credits: Anna Roos van Wijngaarden With temperatures over 20 degrees and the sun regularly disappearing behind the clouds, the Hembrugterrein in Zaandam, the Netherlands, set the scene for Modefabriek on Sunday and Monday. The trade show is also celebrating its 13th anniversary this year. While buyers scoured the stands to curate their SS27 collections, many brands also made a visual statement. Summum opted for a parade-themed presentation, while Beaumont […]

William Fan's SS27 show at Berlin Fashion Week. Credits: Fashion Council Germany The commitment is slowly bearing fruit. Berlin Fashion Week concluded on Sunday evening with the final show by GmbH. The event is increasingly establishing itself as an internationally relevant fashion destination for designers and brands, as well as for buyers and the media. Even the chancellor acknowledged the industry. Almost five years ago, the Fashion Council Germany (FCG) began developing a strategy for the […]

Damson Madder sleepwear campaign. Credits: Damson Madder. Damson Madder is set to open its first permanent retail space, marking a milestone for the contemporary London label as it continues to expand beyond its direct-to-consumer roots. The new space, opening on 6 July, will be located in the Contemporary Studio on the third floor of Selfridges's Oxford Street flagship. It is also Damson Madder's largest permanent physical retail location to date and follows the brand's wholesale debut with […]

Dior, spring/summer 2026 Haute Couture show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. High fashion returned to the French capital this Monday with the start of a new edition of Paris Haute Couture Week. The event, running from Monday to Thursday, will feature the highly anticipated debuts of Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Duran Lantink for Jean Paul Gaultier. These are the main highlights of a schedule that is once again filled with new additions, welcome returns and notable absences. […]

Credits: Image: NYSD The New York School of Design (NYSD) and the University of New York in Prague (UNYP) are launching the Fashion Design Management Concentration, a new global academic partnership set to debut in Fall 2027. The 3.5-year program will give students dual international credentials, with a recognized Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from UNYP and a Fashion Design Certificate from NYSD. Graduates will complete their foundation and advanced business courses in Prague […]

A festival atmosphere prevails at Taets park. In addition to buying for spring/summer 2027, visitors can choose a holiday read, dance to music and enjoy drinks. Credits: Anna Roos van Wijngaarden In pictures On July 5 and 6, retailers and brand representatives met again at Modefabriek to review the summer collections for 2027. FashionUnited captured the atmosphere at the trade fair grounds, the Taets Art and Event Park in Zaandam, the Netherlands. The atmosphere outside is lively, thanks […]

Giorgio Armani, autumn/winter 2025, ready-to-wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight “Giorgio secondo Armani, La vita oltre il successo” by Roberta Filippini will be available in bookshops from September 1, published by Marsilio Editori. The 368-page book, which includes a photographic insert, is the new authorised biography of the designer who passed away last September. “The memories and reflections that Giorgio Armani chose to entrust to the author, journalist Roberta Filippini, with […]

H&M SoHo store facade Credits: H&M H&M Group has named Henrik Kroon as its new chief commercial officer. The appointment extends what has already been a long tenure for Kroon at the Swedish fashion giant, which he first joined back in 2010. Kroon announced his new role on LinkedIn, where he said: “I’m grateful for the opportunity and look forward to working alongside our talented teams as we strengthen our business, build on the momentum we’ve created together and take […]

In Pictures FitFlop x Pantone collection Credits: FitFlop British footwear brand FitFlop, known for its biomechanically engineered comfort-led shoes, has unveiled a collaboration with colour experts Pantone in an exploration into “how colour shapes the way we feel, move and experience footwear”. At the heart of the two-part collaboration is the question: “What if colour could change how comfort feels?” The footwear brand worked with Pantone to select colours that explore […]

Paloma Wool store at 8410 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles (United States). Credits: Paloma Wool. Madrid – Paloma Wool, the Barcelona-based fashion brand by designer Paloma Lanna, continues its steady and consistent progress in building its own retail network. The brand has now opened its first store in Los Angeles. This new location brings the increasingly popular Spanish label to a total of three international stores and four globally. Founded in Barcelona as a digitally native brand by […]

Pranav Sudhir winner of the Portuguese Footwear and Accessories Design Award Credits: APICCAPS The Portuguese Footwear Association (APICCAPS), in collaboration with the London College of Fashion, UAL, has named Pranav Sudhir from LCF as the winner of the second edition of the Portuguese Footwear and Accessories Design Award. The award, designed to nurture emerging talent across both footwear and accessories design, was awarded to Sudhir, a BA (Hons) LCF Cordwainers Footwear graduate, in […]

Dan Parr, chair of Revo Credits: Revo Revo, which represents retail and leisure locations across the UK, has appointed Dan Parr as chair of its executive board, with Stuart Harris as vice chair. Parr, who was previously vice chair, serves as senior vice president at CACI, the Consumer and Market Intelligence specialists, and brings “extensive industry expertise” and “market intelligence and strategic insight” to the role. He succeeds Vivienne King, who will continue to serve as a […]

Rendering of Garage flagship in New York City Credits: Garage Canadian fashion retailer Garage is continuing its international expansion with plans to open its largest, “most immersive” retail flagship to date in New York City’s Flatiron District. The Montréal-born brand said in a statement that it has secured a 9,500-square-foot, multi-level corner location at Fifth Avenue and East 21st Street, and following renovations, the flagship is planned to open in spring 2027. The design of the […]

‘Mytheresa Out East’ customised Airstream mobile boutique Credits: Mytheresa Luxury multi-brand retailer Mytheresa is bringing its curation and client service directly to its consumers in the Hamptons with a mobile bespoke retail experience for the summer as it reimagines the traditional storefront through a more personal, experience-led approach to luxury retail. The ‘Mytheresa Out East’ customised Airstream mobile boutique will travel throughout the Hamptons in New York until August […]

Credits: Harvey Nichols British retail giant Next is believed to be preparing to launch a takeover bid for Harvey Nichols just days after the owner of the department store chain announced plans to sell the business. According to Sky News, Next has entered the race to potentially acquire the struggling retailer from billionaire entrepreneur Dickson Poon, who is mulling either a sale or new investment to help revive the chain. FTI Consulting was reportedly brought in to oversee the process as […]

IN PICTURES ESDI presents its final degree collections. Credits: ESDI. The Catalan design school, ESDI, presented the final collections from its latest fashion design graduating class on June 30. The school, affiliated with Ramon Llull University, held a show titled “Limit(less)”. The event took place in the underground car park of La Roca Village, the outlet centre part of The Bicester Collection. The show reveals how younger generations are interpreting current fashion through […]

7-Eleven store. Credits: Unsplash. Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has sued Nike over claims that the sportswear giant copied its signature tri-colour stripe branding for a new sneaker design. The filing specifically pertains to Nike’s use of an orange, green and red stripe feature seen on its incoming Air Max 95 sneaker, scheduled to release on July 11, typically referred to as ‘7-Eleven Day’. In the complaint, which was issued with the US District Court for the Northern District of […]

Nimbl x Nike. Credits: Nimble Cycling brand Nimbl and US sportswear brand Nike have launched 'Étoile', a limited-edition capsule of cycling shoes and apparel, according to a press release. The collection was unveiled on 2 July at the Velodrom store in Barcelona, alongside Team Visma | Lease a Bike, to coincide with the Tour de France start in the city. According to the brands, the collaboration marks their first joint step beyond footwear. Nimbl has supplied Team Visma | Lease a Bike with […]

Zara store in Plaza de España, Madrid. Credits: Inditex. Amancio Ortega, founder of Inditex, reportedly manages a real estate portfolio valued at around 20 billion euros through his holding company Pontegadea, according to Forbes. Pontegadea, led by its chief executive officer, Roberto Cibeira, reinvests a significant portion of the dividends Ortega receives from the Galician textile multinational into leased, income-generating properties. According to a ranking compiled by Forbes in April […]

Bernard Arnault arrives at the Élysée Palace ahead of an official dinner with the French and Brazilian presidents in Paris, on June 5, 2025. Credits: LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP Paris - Bernard Arnault, the head of global luxury giant LVMH, has been subject to a tax adjustment of nearly 22.5 million euros, according to a decision by the Paris Administrative Court seen by AFP. The billionaire, France's wealthiest person, and his wife can appeal to the Conseil d'Etat. Specifically, the ruling, dated […]

Magazine Harper's Bazaar. Credits: Unsplash, Rhamely. Harper’s BAZAAR joins Summer cover star Alex Consani for an exclusive look into her high-fashion journey, ranging from her inaugural designer acquisition at The Row to receiving a custom Givenchy gown directly from Sarah Burton. In this episode, Alex recounts the unforgettable runway fitting she shared with Kaia Gerber—complete with champagne—and details the extensive process of securing her iconic Birkin bag. She also provides a […]

Nike x Palace England World Cup 2026 merch. Credits: Nike. The World Cup is in full swing. While we remain in our small, football-mad country discuss line-ups, substitutions and the unprecedented performance of Cape Verde (!), a supply chain is running at full capacity somewhere. It is producing products with a shelf life of just a few weeks. The Dutch 'Juichjack', the World Cup dressing gown, the prediction shirt. You name it. Millions are involved, from production to marketing. Thinking […]

Designer Emilie Wenckstern and one of her creations Credits: Polimoda, ph Filippo Fior Emilie Wenckstern, a 27-year-old German designer and recent graduate of Polimoda's undergraduate course in Fashion Design, has won the Best Collection 2026 award. The recognition was for 'No longer human', a collection presented during the Polimoda Graduate Show 2026, which took place on June 15 in the square in front of the Manifattura Campus of Polimoda in Florence. At the heart of the collection is a […]

Resort 27 Handbag Assortment Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight With higher profit margins than apparel and broader customer appeal, handbags play a pivotal role in shaping seasonal assortments and driving sales. The Resort 27 season featured a diverse array of designer handbags, highlighting a shifting trend toward softer structures and tactile materials. However, despite the industry's general movement away from animal hides, consumer demand for genuine leather in handbags remains high. […]

Credits: Source Fashion January 2026 Source Fashion has almost arrived, and with it comes a number of major changes as the London-based manufacturing-focused fair continues to evolve. Running from July 7 to 9, the summer edition will emphasise the event’s overarching mission of spotlighting responsible sourcing. Around 305 exhibitors are expected to attend from across 19 countries and regions, reflecting a 22 percent increase in floor space. Meanwhile, representatives from brands and […]

Credits: ISPO BrandNew ISPO BrandNew, presented by YKK®, has officially opened applications for its 2026 startup programme, continuing its mission to identify, support and accelerate the most promising emerging companies in the global sports, outdoor and active lifestyle sectors. Over the past two decades, ISPO BrandNew has helped identify and showcase some of the most influential innovation stories in the sports and outdoor industry. Former participants and winners include brands such as ON, […]

Ben Francis, founder and chief executive of Gymshark Credits: Gymshark Gymshark founder and chief executive officer Ben Francis is believed to be in talks to buy back part of the stake held by private equity investor General Atlantic, according to the Financial Times, in a move that would increase his control of the activewear brand. The discussions reportedly centre on the size and valuation of the transaction, with Francis also exploring financing options with banks. While he is said to have […]

Bondi Active campaign imagery. Credits: Bondi Active. Sydney-based lifestyle brand Bondi Active is preparing to make its physical debut in the UK via a pop-up experience at Gymbody’s London store. The temporary space serves to accelerate a broader international growth strategy, initially focused on building up a UK presence. The activation will be held between July 11 to 21 at Gymbody’s Kensington High Street location, where it will be the first time UK customers will be able to […]

Credits: Tech for Retail On 30 November and 1 December, Tech for Retail will return to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Hall 7.2) for a new edition dedicated to innovation. In just six years, the event has established itself as one of Europe's must-attend retail gatherings, bringing together more than 15,000 senior retail professionals, 420 exhibitors and over 200 conference sessions. It offers a unique opportunity to discover the technologies, strategies and business models that are already […]

Customs control can mean delays for non-compliant shipments. Credits: Matt Barnard / Pexels In recent years, the global textile and apparel landscape has transformed from a race for the cheapest labour to a high-stakes battle over supply chain data. While the EU and its trade partners are readying themselves for the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP), not a few are wondering which impact it will have on global logistics. Forward-thinking operators are looking at US Customs and Border […]

Naomi Osaka making an entrance at Wimbledon 2026 Credits: Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP In Pictures This year at Wimbledon, it seems the courtside narrative is on fashion and self-expression, as tennis stars and their sportswear and luxury brand sponsors take on the All England Club's strict all-white mandate to make a statement on one of the world's most iconic sporting stages. While all-white may seem limiting, tennis players, including Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic, Marta Kostyuk, Frances […]

Police car Credits: Pexels by Watford London Media Senior representatives from the Metropolitan Police, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime and some of the UK's largest retailers have agreed a new action plan aimed at strengthening the response to retail crime across London. Following a roundtable at New Scotland Yard, the partners committed to improving intelligence sharing, prioritising retail crime investigations and strengthening collaboration throughout the criminal justice […]

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Credits: Comité Colbert Comité Colbert, a French committee uniting over 90 luxury houses across multiple sectors, formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French-Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the ambition to support the development of French luxury houses in India and remove the main barriers to their establishment in this growing market. The partnership was formalised in the presence of Sanjeev Singla, ambassador of India to […]

Credits: Ralph Lauren US fashion brand Ralph Lauren has returned as official outfitter of The Championships, Wimbledon, according to a press release. The renewal marks the start of the brand's third decade as an official partner of the tournament, and Ralph Lauren said it remains the first and only fashion brand in Wimbledon's 149-year history to hold the official outfitter role. The brand said it would extend the partnership through activations in London, New York and Hong Kong, including […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai Online demand drove UK fashion higher last week, even as a record-breaking heatwave kept shoppers away from physical stores. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +4.20%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — though that headline was flattered by a negative -3.39% base a year earlier, and the real momentum came from online. Non-store fashion was the genuine engine, up +10.88% against a positive +3.24% base from the same week last year — […]

The interior of a store Credits: Courtesy of Gutteridge Gutteridge has launched a strategic hub in the US to strengthen its digital channel, reduce delivery times and offer a more efficient shopping experience to its American customers. The brand, part of the Capri Group, has announced the operational launch of its new Boston logistics platform, dedicated to the direct management of e-commerce orders for the US market. "This is a strategic choice born from the need to respond to recent […]

Credits: Tommy Jeans Tommy Jeans, the denim line of US brand Tommy Hilfiger, has presented a summer denim collection inspired by Los Angeles style, according to a press release. The brand said it reworks its relaxed classics with lighter finishes, comfortable silhouettes and signature details. Among the key pieces is The Denim Jacket, described as a warm-weather version of a brand staple, made in a light wash with a cropped silhouette. The Baggy Jean applies oversized proportions and a relaxed […]

Since 2019, 830 leather goods companies have closed in the province of Florence alone Credits: Pexels, Dico Baskoro Production workers in Tuscany, Italy, are preparing to go on strike on July 9 as calls for a restructuring of the supply chain landscape escalate. According to figures provided by local trade unions, 830 leather goods companies in the province of Florence have closed since 2019, affecting 7,000 employees who were partially reabsorbed by other brands. Meanwhile, in the last two […]

An advertisement featuring Chinese basketball star Yang Hansen promoting the Tissot NBA special edition watches. Credits: Photo by STRINGER / IC PHOTO / IMAGINECHINA VIA AFP Chengdu (China) - Amid thunderous applause, NBA star Kyrie Irving steps onto a basketball court in China wearing his colourful, locally-made shoes. This is a sign of the growing influence of local sports brands. Companies like ANTA organised the meeting between Irving and his fans in Chengdu (central China) last weekend. […]

Poundland store. Credits: Pepco Shaun Wills, the former chief financial officer of Superdry, is reportedly preparing to join Poundland this month. According to Sky News, Wills will be taking up the CFO role at the struggling budget retailer, where a major turnaround is currently underway. Wills had served as CFO at Superdry from April 2012 to March 2015, before leaving when the retailer was declared bankrupt to join Style Group Brands and Marks & Spencer. He then returned to the British […]

Helen Connolly, CEO of George at Asda. Credits: Asda. Supermarket giant Asda has named Helen Connolly as the chief executive officer of its in-house fashion label, George. The appointment marks a return to the business for Connolly, who had previously spent 15 years with George across two periods. During her prior tenure with the company, Connolly held various leadership positions, including director of buying for womenswear and lingerie. Outside of Asda, she most recently served as CEO of […]

Hollister Metrocentre store. Credits: Metrocentre. Gateshead’s Metrocentre has announced a number of new notable openings for this month amid an ongoing mission to secure prime, global retail brands. The shopping centre is now home to the largest regional store of Hollister, as well as Timberland’s first North East England store. Hollister has opened a 6,000 square foot space in the centre’s Lower Red Mall. The site offers a selection of apparel, accessories, and fragrances within its […]

Credits: HVEG Group The belt has spent a few seasons as an afterthought. For SS27, it returns to centre stage. As silhouettes turn pared-back and quiet-luxury restraint sets the tone, a single well-chosen belt is the quickest way to make a look feel finished and current. FashionUnited looked at five belt trends shaping the category for 2027, with accessories specialist HVEG Accessories Group interpreting each for the European market. Classic, timeless belts The classic leather belt remains the […]

For illustrative purposes Credits: Created by FashionUnited with the AI generator ChatGPT For decades, luxury houses have mastered their image down to the finest detail. Every customer touchpoint, from advertising and window displays to boutiques, social media and runway shows, was meticulously scripted. This dynamic is now changing. According to the fifth edition of the 'Luxury & Technology' study, published June 30 by the Comité Colbert and Bain & Company, artificial intelligence […]

(From left to right) Jacquemus SS27 - Ready-to-wear, Dior Men SS27 - Menswear, Amiri spring/summer 2027, Menswear. ©Launchmetrics/spotlight | The original photographs have been digitally altered with minimalist chalk strokes on key garments. British fashion search platform Lyst has analysed how shoppers' interest in colour is evolving. Its data indicates that metallic tones have gained the most ground in the last month. According to Lyst, metallics top the list with a +17 percent monthly […]

Massimo Dutti store at 35 Østergade street in Copenhagen, Denmark. Credits: Massimo Dutti. Madrid – Massimo Dutti, the premium fashion chain of the Inditex Group (Inditex), continues to strengthen its international profile with the opening of its first store in Denmark. This new market adds to its physical retail operations. The inauguration of this boutique is not only the brand's first in the country but also the first to feature its latest store concept. Located at 35 Østergade, one of […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion opens its doors at Excel London next week for its largest and most ambitious edition to date, marking a landmark new chapter for the UK's leading responsible sourcing show. With a sold-out floor plan, 25% growth and significant expansion across both exhibitors and international participation, the July edition cements Source Fashion as the must attend event for sourcing teams. This edition reflects the changing priorities of the global fashion industry, […]

Free People store Credits: Image: Courtesy of Free People Fashion and lifestyle brand Free People is set to open a new store in Palm Desert, California, as it continues to expand its retail presence across the United States. Opening on July 3, the new 2,513-square-foot store is set to offer Free People’s signature assortment of apparel and accessories for women, including dresses, denim, knitwear and seasonal collections. In addition, the store in Palm Desert will also offer shoppers […]