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Beyond Yoga launches Glowzone, high-performance wear Credits: Beyond Yoga Premium active lifestyle brand Beyond Yoga has launched a new collection, introducing an all-new proprietary performance fabric especially engineered for high-sweat movement, Glowzone. Described as the Los Angeles-based brand’s “most significant technical innovation to date,” the fabric and ensuing collection were developed in response to consumer demand for workout apparel that could be used for heated studio […]

Rosie Assoulin x Target collection Credits: Target Target has partnered with New York-based luxury womenswear designer Rosie Assoulin to develop a limited-edition, designer collection. Launching on July 25, the Rosie Assoulin x Target collection features Assoulin’s signature silhouettes and bold use of color across an extensive assortment of apparel, accessories, and the designer’s first-ever multi-item collection within the home category. The collection is inspired by the final golden […]

Kate Spade New York X Movado Group Credits: Kate Spade New York Kate Spade New York has entered into a new global licensing agreement with Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV), naming the watch manufacturer as the designer, producer and distributor of Kate Spade New York timepieces worldwide. The partnership took effect July 1, with a new watch collection set to launch in spring 2027. The agreement hands Movado Group, known for its expertise across watch design, manufacturing and distribution, […]

Credits: Anna-Lena Guenther The sustainable fashion industry is approaching the challenging economic climate with realism and pragmatism. This was the conclusion as INNATEX closed its doors on July 20, 2026. The green fashion community remains undeterred by the crisis warning issued by the German Retail Federation (HDE) a few days ago. “The perceived consumer purchasing restraint in retail is certainly a topic of discussion," says Alexander Hitzel, project manager at INNATEX. “No one is […]

Viktor&Rolf to mentor Istituto Marangoni Paris students in exclusive creative project for the 2026-2027 academic year Credits: ABDM studio Istituto Marangoni Paris has announced a major partnership with the Dutch house Viktor&Rolf for the 2026-2027 academic year. This immersive mentorship, structured as an Industry Project, connects emerging designers with the strategic and conceptual realities of a major global luxury brand. At a time when the fashion industry is questioning the […]

Gen Alpha Webinar. Credits: Future Snoops. Gen Alpha is coming of age in a world of contradictions. They’re growing up alongside AI, automation, and ambient technology—yet facing increasing restrictions on how they learn, socialize, and move through the world. Curfews. Smartphone bans. Censorship. Constant surveillance disguised as protection. What happens when a generation raised on personalization starts demanding autonomy? Join Future Snoops for a live webinar exploring the tensions […]

Óscar García Maceiras and Sebastian Troëng Credits: Inditex Inditex has agreed to invest approximately 6.5 million euros between 2026 and 2028 in a new partnership with Conservation International to support the protection of the Amazon rainforest, the company announced on Monday. The three-year initiative will fund the establishment of new protected areas and strengthen management of existing ones across six countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Suriname. The partnership […]

Never Fully Dressed in Amsterdam. Credits: Never Fully Dressed Contemporary womenswear brand Never Fully Dressed, founded by Lucy Aylen in 2009, has sold a stake in the business to London-based private equity and venture capital firm Refined Capital Partners. Never Fully Dressed said in a statement that Refined Capital Partners' investment in the company marks a “new chapter” for the womenswear brand, “bringing long-term investment and strategic support,” to help the brand continue to […]

John Lewis x Rixo collection Credits: John Lewis British department store John Lewis is launching its biggest fashion collaboration to date with London-based womenswear brand Rixo this autumn, as it continues to strengthen its premium fashion credentials and support British design talent. The 44-piece John Lewis x Rixo vintage-inspired collection will launch on October 22, spanning apparel, shoes and bags, with prices starting from 65 pounds, and will be available in every John Lewis store as […]

Cotton field. Credits: Cotton Incorporated A majority (85 percent) of global consumers believes that cotton is safe for the environment according to a survey by US non-profit organisation Cotton Incorporated. This is the highest percentage of any natural fibre, closely followed by wool (81 percent), as well as silk (76 percent) and hemp (69 percent). Since 2017, the research company has been surveying close to 29,000 consumers in China, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, the UK and the US […]

Stella McCartney x Bugaboo Credits: Bugaboo British designer Stella McCartney is teaming up with Dutch premium stroller brand Bugaboo in a multi-year partnership to reimagine “luxury parenting essentials” centred on “conscious design, self-expression and future-focused innovation”. The partnership will launch globally in September with a special-edition stroller and accessories featuring McCartney’s “unmistakable design lens,” with the mood-board preview showing the British […]

Credits: Swatch Swatch Group reported a net profit for the first half that was below expectations on Tuesday. The company hopes for “a significant improvement in profitability in the second half” thanks to an acceleration in sales observed since May. For the period from January to June, the Swiss watchmaker reported a net profit of 16 million Swiss francs. This represents a decrease of 5.8 percent compared to the first half of last year. However, the company unveiled a better-than-expected […]

A young woman browsing in a thrift store. Credits: Image: Burst / Pexels The British Heart Foundation has named the first 87 shops set to close under a wider plan to shut around 150 of its roughly 640 UK locations by March 2027. The list spans England, Scotland and Wales, including branches in Bath, Blackpool, Camden, Durham, Plymouth and Sunderland, along with several larger Home Stores in Brighton, Hull and Salford. A further 63 stores remain under review for possible closure by March 2028. […]

Mountain Dew x Wolverine western boots Credits: Wolverine Beverage brand Mountain Dew and boot specialist Wolverine are releasing a strictly limited-edition, Americana-style western boot to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence. Only 50 pairs of the model, based on Wolverine's Wheatland boot, have been created, one for each US state, the two US brands announced on Monday. The boots are not available for purchase. Instead, interested parties in the US can enter a competition on a […]

Boss store in Barcelona Credits: Hugo Boss UK retail conglomerate Frasers Group (Frasers) has acquired a further 2.55 million shares in German fashion house Hugo Boss, bringing its total shareholding to 30.28 percent. With this move, the company has officially crossed the 30 percent mandatory bid threshold outlined in the German Takeover Code. The additional 2,549,900 ordinary registered shares, representing approximately 3.69 percent of the share capital and voting rights in Hugo Boss, were […]

The Magda Butrym flagship store at 170 Mercer Street in New York City. Credits: Magda Butrym Magda Butrym is opening its first New York boutique, at 170 Mercer Street in SoHo, with a launch planned for early September. The opening coincides with the Polish luxury brand's first official appearance at New York Fashion Week, where it will stage a runway show on September 13. Founded in Warsaw in 2014, Magda Butrym has built its identity around sculptural silhouettes, hand-finished details and […]

Credits: e-SCM A leading brand in "accessible premium" fashion, the Belgian brand Bellerose manages a complex ecosystem: 25 stores, 65 suppliers, and more than 1,300 product references per season. To support its international growth and streamline operations, the company chose to transform its upstream supply chain by deploying the e-SCM Solutions International platform. The challenge: breaking free from a limiting in-house system Before this digital shift, Bellerose relied on an internally […]

Avo Credits: Avo website US apparel and e-commerce firm Digital Brands Group (DBGI) has announced a dual growth strategy designed to expand near-term scale and maximize shareholder value. The initiative features a strategic board appointment alongside an aggressive expansion of its collegiate licensing program under the Avo brand. E-commerce growth veteran David Sosnowski has joined the board of directors of DBGI. Sosnowski brings digital commerce execution experience to the leadership team, […]

Interview Minerva Alonso, minister for Economic Development of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, during the GCSW 2026 celebrations. Credits: Gran Canaria Swim Week. Madrid – During the last edition of Gran Canaria Swim Week (GCSW), held on the island of Gran Canaria from June 24 to 27, FashionUnited had the opportunity for our traditional “tête-à-tête” with Minerva Alonso. Alonso is the minister for Economic Development of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and the main political and […]

Wolter Pot Credits: Tom ten Seldam Interview After years as a buyer at retailer Four Amsterdam, Wolter Pot swapped the corporate world for the classroom. As a fashion design lecturer at Koning Willem I College, he guides students in their creative development, sharing his passion for fashion and craftsmanship. He speaks to FashionUnited about his transition into education, the lessons he has learned, and why he has not regretted his decision for a moment. After years as a buyer at Four […]

Canada Goose - Natural Intelligence - Summer 2026 Credits: Canada Goose Canada Goose has closed out the first chapter of its sustainability strategy with a 50 percent cut in market-based Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its FY19 baseline, approval of its climate targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and full diversion of post-consumer warranty waste from landfill in FY26. The milestones are detailed in the company's newly released FY26 Impact Report, which marks […]

Commemorative Adidas T-shirt. Credits: Adidas. The second star now has its place on the Spanish national team shirt. The emblem immortalises the team's second World Cup victory after defeating Argentina on Sunday. It joins the star commemorating the 2010 title win in South Africa. La Roja's kit, now featuring the second star above the crest, will hit the market in the coming weeks. Adidas, the team's technical sponsor, has announced that the shirt will be available for pre-order exclusively […]

The Primark store in Rotterdam Credits: Primark Primark is permanently reducing the prices of 26 percent of its fall/winter collection. The price reductions are part of the international "Iconic Value" campaign, according to a press release from the retailer. A Primark spokesperson told FashionUnited that the prices of the items in question are on average 10 percent lower than last year. This includes hundreds of products across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, nightwear and basics. The price […]

Credits: Louis Vuitton French luxury house Louis Vuitton will launch a new men's capsule collection in late September 2026, built around the image of an open air picnic in the English countryside. Designed by men's creative director Pharrell Williams, the collection serves as an early preview of the house's forthcoming spring/summer 2027 collection, playing on the overlap between decorum and utility at the heart of Williams' take on modern dandy style. The collection channels Louis Vuitton's […]

Reformation tourne la page avec la célèbre avocate du divorce Laura Wasser. Credits: Reformation Reformation has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering, moving the Los Angeles-based womenswear brand into the final stretch of its path to the New York Stock Exchange, where it has been approved to list under the ticker symbol “REF.” The company announced Monday that it is offering 14,062,500 shares of common stock at an expected price of between 15.00 and 17.00 dollars per […]

Amalia Cortesi, deputy chief executive officer Mellerio Credits: Mellerio To support its growth ambitions, Mellerio has appointed Amalia Cortesi as its deputy chief executive officer. An expert in luxury jewellery, her primary mission will be to accelerate the brand's international development. Mellerio is known as the last independent jewellery house in France. Founded in 1613, it is historically based at 9 rue de la Paix in Paris. Its iconic clients include Marie-Antoinette, Joséphine de […]

Andy Burnham waves as he leaves Labour’s 'Special Conference' where he was confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister, in central London Credits: Toby Shepheard / AFP Andy Burnham entered Downing Street on Monday as the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade. On the same morning, the fashion industry received a stark accounting of what those ten years have cost. Exclusive wholesale data released by JOOR revealed how thoroughly the Brexit referendum […]

Credits: BARTS For the new S27 collection, BARTS draws inspiration from the story of ‘The Girl and the Oceankeeper’. The theme brings together two powerful forces: The Girl, who captures a spirit of curiosity, playfulness and endless exploration, and The Oceankeeper, who stands for strength, protection and harmony with the natural world. The colour palette reflects this sense of natural balance. Deep, ocean-inspired shades of black and blue are combined with earthy greens, warm oranges and […]

Christopher Kane Credits: BFC by Darren Gerrish The spring/summer 2027 edition of London Fashion Week, scheduled to take place from September 17 to 21, will be anchored by the return of Alexander McQueen and Mulberry. The British Fashion Council, led by chief executive Laura Weir, has announced that the provisional schedule for the September showcase will see Alexander McQueen’s creative director Seán McGirr making his LFW debut with a show featuring both men’s and women’s SS27 […]

Credit: AliExpress Brussels - The EU fined the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress, a subsidiary of the giant Alibaba, 550 million euros (628.7 million dollars) today. The fine was for allowing the sale of illegal products to European consumers, including dangerous toys and counterfeit clothing. AliExpress was sanctioned for failing to meet its obligations under the European Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission announced the penalty after more than two years of […]

Social media apps. Credits: Unsplash. New research from cloud communications platform Infobip and consultancy Retail Economics finds that the "broadcast" model of customer engagement is being replaced by a conversational, AI-driven relationship layer — with WhatsApp emerging as the channel to beat. The messaging platform commands open rates of 85 to 95 percent, the report finds, dwarfing the 32.7 percent open rate for email in e-commerce. Unlike traditional push channels, where volume […]

Boohoo reveals new logo as part of brand identity refresh. Credits: Boohoo. The shareholder lawsuit against Boohoo continues to grow. The Telegraph reported that 11 additional institutional investors have joined the High Court claim against the fast-fashion retailer, adding roughly 10 million pounds in new claims and pushing the total compensation sought to 245 million pounds. The new claimants include the Bank of Korea and Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds, the multibillion-euro Dutch pension […]

Spain, champion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Credits: Odd Andersen, AFP. Madrid – Spain’s dramatic FIFA World Cup victory over Argentina has triggered celebrations far beyond the football pitch, with leading fashion and luxury brands joining fans in marking the nation's historic second world title. Moments after Spain captain Rodri Hernández lifted the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy, presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino alongside US President Donald J. Trump, celebrations erupted […]

Walmart Credits: Photo Credits: Walmart Walmart is replacing the chief operating officer of its US business, the latest in a string of leadership changes as new chief executive John Furner reshapes the top ranks of the world's largest retailer. Kieran Shanahan, 45, will step down as COO of Walmart US this week, according to an internal memo first reported by The Wall Street Journal. He will be succeeded by Kyle Kinnard, 47, who currently holds the equivalent role at Walmart International. […]

Amina Taher, chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council Credits: Arab Fashion Council The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), which represents and governs fashion across the 22 nations of the Arab League, has appointed Amina Taher as its new chairwoman, as it looks to usher in a new era for fashion design in the region. Taher brings more than two decades of leadership across aviation, fintech, media and sport to the role, as she held leadership roles at brands, including Etihad Airways, where she helped […]

Kyle Brucculeri, chief digital officer at Hammitt Credits: Hammitt Los Angeles-based luxury handbag brand Hammitt has tapped Kyle Brucculeri to lead digital strategy, e-commerce platform, customer experience and technology roadmap as its first chief digital officer. In a statement, Hammitt said the appointment would continue to support the company’s investment in digital innovation and long-term omnichannel growth, as it looks to strengthen the brand's retail, wholesale, and digital […]

FW26 Credits: Pieces Danish fashion brand Pieces has launched “From Her POV”, an autumn campaign that rethinks the classic back-to-work wardrobe with colour, volume and layering, according to a press release. The campaign consists of five looks selected by Belgian content creator Farah Rehman and is built around versatility. While recent seasons have leaned towards quiet luxury and a pared-back colour palette, Pieces is reportedly heading in a different direction for autumn/winter 2026. […]

The study was conducted with the research institute Eumetra on 2,541 consumers in five markets Credits: Pexels, Gustavo Fring Three out of four consumers worldwide would agree to pay more for 'Made in Italy' products. Social media is the primary discovery channel for 'Made in Italy' in all five markets, ranging from 35 percent in France to 44 percent in the US. However, only 14 to 18 percent of Western consumers directly follow the official profiles of Italian brands. The presence is driven […]

The destruction of unsold clothing is now banned in the EU. Credits: Unsplash From July 19, clothing brands are no longer allowed to burn their excess stock or have it 'destroyed' in any way. This makes it less attractive to order in bulk from factories, which involves large orders at a low cost. From now on, the buyer will have to pay for what is left over. 'Ban on destruction of unsold goods' in brief In Europe, an estimated 4 to 9 percent of unsold clothes are destroyed annually before they […]

In Pictures Mizuno's Wave Prophecy 'Infinity' campaign. Credits: Mizuno Mizuno is making another deliberate push into the sportstyle market that has transformed the fortunes of its Japanese rival Asics. The Osaka-based brand, best known for running and baseball equipment, has released a six-shoe pack built around the Wave Prophecy, the chunky early-2000s style that was repositioned to cater to the retro-runner consumer. Mizuno's Wave Prophecy 'Infinity' campaign. Credits: Mizuno […]

In Pictures Haute Couture FW26 Street Style Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight While Haute Couture is celebrated for fashion's most theatrical and spectacular creations, attendees on the streets outside last week’s edition, showcased their own stunning style. Ignoring the intense heatwave, known locally as ‘La Canicule,’ they turned heads in everything from full designer looks to uniquely personal outfits. Laced up Paris HC str F26 0308 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight […]

Shuhei Iwasa Credit: Courtesy of Shuhei Iwasa With more than 180 years of history, Takashimaya is one of Japan's most traditional and renowned premium department stores. The company is known for its carefully curated range of luxury fashion, international designer brands and high-quality lifestyle products. For Shuhei Iwasa, a womenswear buyer at Takashimaya, Berlin Fashion Week has become a firm fixture on the international fashion calendar. In this interview, he explains why Berlin is […]

Zimmermann autumn/winter 2026 show Credits: Zimmermann Australian brand Zimmermann has reached a significant milestone in its history: the board of directors of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) have officially approved the label's membership, placing it alongside houses such as Alaïa, Dior and Chanel. “Every season, Paris continues to inspire us. We are delighted to join the Federation and look forward to the next chapter in Zimmermann's story,” said Nicky […]

Credits: Teva®, Deckers Brands US footwear brand Teva, a division of New York Stock Exchange-listed Deckers Brands, has unveiled its autumn 2026 collection, headlined by Trailpeak, its first shoe developed with input from Teva Bureau of Adventure athletes Erin Ton and Mike Wardian. According to the brand, the shoe is the first product created through this athlete collaboration model. The collection also expands several existing franchises. The Aventrail running line gains a new Road-2-Trail […]

AFC FashionTechLab - Iordanes Spyridon Gogos. Credits: AFC. The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has commissioned a feasibility study into establishing a clothing smart factory in New South Wales, with the longer-term aim of creating a scalable model for local garment manufacturing. The proposed facility would give Australian fashion brands access to small-scale, on-demand production and product development that is currently difficult to deliver domestically at a viable cost. The planned […]

Interior of Brochu Walker first international flagship store in Seoul Credits: Photo by Yoon Taehoon Los Angeles-based Brochu Walker has opened its first-ever international flagship store in Seoul, South Korea, as part of its global retail strategy. Located at Apgujeong-ro 42-gil 26, Gangnam-gu, the 7,152.2-square-foot flagship store spans five levels, with two levels dedicated to retail and a VIP private suite. Known for its “quiet luxury” aesthetic, the maison was designed by Seoul-based […]

Hanane Taidi, CEO, Bluesign Credits: Bluesign Switzerland-based textile verification company Bluesign has appointed Hanane Taidi as its chief executive officer. The appointment marks a strategic transition for the organization as it builds on its industry position during a period of rapid regulatory adjustment. Bluesign, an operating subsidiary of Switzerland-based testing and certification group SGS, partners with the global textile industry to reduce adverse impacts across the value chain. […]

Social media apps. Credits: Unsplash. Earlier this year, the UK government revealed plans to prevent social media platforms from being accessible to people under 16. While the announcement sparked heightened debate, drawing both opposition and support, it aligns the UK with other countries considering similar restrictions on user-to-user platforms, including Australia, which enforced its ban in late 2025. The proposed ban is expected to apply to platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and […]

Loewe's resort store in Forte dei Marmi, Italy. Credits: Loewe. Madrid – As temperatures rise, tourists flock from their homes to more exciting summer destinations. Fashion houses are keen to keep up with their audience, moving their operations to these seasonal hotspots. The Spanish house Loewe has once again launched its own offensive in this commitment to seasonal retail. The brand is not only repeating but also elevating its strategy from the previous summer 2025 season. Last year, the […]

Psycho Bunny expands is sports footprint with multi-year USA Padel partnership Credits: USA Padel Psycho Bunny signed a new multi-year partnership with USA Padel, the national governing body for padel in the United States, as the Montreal-based premium menswear label continues to strengthen its presence within the sporting industry. The new partnership sees the menswear brand serve as the official uniform partner of USA Padel National Teams across all competitive categories, including men's, […]

Chaumet Vancouver Credits: LVMH French high jewellery house Chaumet, owned by the LVMH group, has opened a store in Vancouver, creating a new bridge between its historic ties with Canada and its Parisian address. Chaumet already had a presence in Canada through five points-of-sale operated by its partner, the Canadian luxury jewellery chain Birks, in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. This is its first standalone store. It is located at 650 West 41st Avenue (and Cambie Street) in […]

MR MARVIS store in Rotterdam Credits: MR MARVIS Dutch menswear brand Mr Marvis has received an investment from existing shareholders Amlon Capital and Capital A Investment Partners. Additionally, Christian Stahl, former partner at Apax Partners; Manny Chirico, former CEO of PVH Corp.; and Martijn Hagman, former CEO of Tommy Hilfiger and PVH Europe, are joining as shareholders. The company announced this in a press release. According to Mr Marvis, the investment is intended to support the next […]

The Knotty Ones co-founders. Credits: The Knotty Ones. Premium knitwear brand The Knotty Ones has launched a sale of the business after a decline in consumer spending and challenges accessing investment capital impacted performance. The Lithuanian label has appointed Hilco to oversee the sale of the business and assets. The firm stated it could either operate as a standalone company or as a bolt-on to an established party. The Knotty Ones was founded in 2014 by three friends; Akvilė […]

UK fashion recorded a fourth consecutive week of growth, driven once again by a strong in-store performance, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +5.28%, though against a slightly negative -0.66% base a year earlier — meaning the headline was measured against a broadly flat comparison. Store fashion was the clear engine, up +9.32% against a near-flat +0.21% base. It was the second week running that the in-store channel led the […]

Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. UK clothing and activewear retailer Activewear Group has entered administration, according to a filing published in The Gazette. Stuart Kelly and Claire Harsley of Mackay Goodwin were appointed joint administrators on July 8. The company, which was established in 2014, specialises in affordable activewear, workwear and uniforms, alongside printing and embroidery services. Activewear Group operates online and from a warehouse and showroom in […]

A Fabric Affair NY July 2026 edition. Credits: A Fabric Affair NY. The latest edition of A Fabric Affair NY has recorded its strongest international reach to date, with more than 700 registrations and 65 exhibitors taking part in the two-day event on 15 and 16 July. Held in Manhattan, the fair brought together textile companies from Italy, the UK, France and Germany, with the number of British exhibitors continuing to grow. The event also attracted a record number of visitors from outside […]

Loza Maleombho at the finale of her SS25 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Favoured by the likes of Beyonce and Aya Nakamura, Ivory Coast fashion is wooing the world stage, thanks in part to showcasing on social media. The creators, though, have no intention of leaving Abidjan to move abroad. Beyonce's stylist contacted Abidjan-based Loza Maleombho after noticing her handmade creations on Instagram. Years of back-and-forth ensued and in 2020, the US superstar wore Maleombho's black […]

Alberta Ferretti autumn/winter 2026 Credits: Alberta Ferretti The Court of Bologna has authorised Aeffe spa to take out an interest-free shareholder loan of 2 million euros (2.29 million dollars) with shareholders Colloportus srl and Fquattro srl, companies owned by Alberta and Massimo Ferretti based in San Giovanni in Marignano. Yesterday, in a statement, the company listed on the Euronext Milan market of the Italian Stock Exchange announced that, “following the hearing on June 26, the […]

Burberry capsule in collaboration with the Royal Collection Trust Credits: Burberry British luxury brand Burberry Group plc (Burberry) has released its first quarter trading update for the 13 weeks ended June 27, 2026. The retail group achieved a 5 percent increase in retail revenue to 455 million pounds (613 million dollars), compared to 433 million pounds in the prior financial year period. Comparable retail sales grew by 5 percent year-over-year. For the first time in three years, the […]

For illustrative purposes only, taken in Dalian, Liaoning, China. Credits: Ahmed Nishaath via Unsplash. Milan - Italian police searched the headquarters of eleven luxury brands on Thursday, including Chanel, Bulgari and Etro, suspected of using subcontractors who exploited Chinese workers in Italy. The other brands under investigation are Brunello Cucinelli, Moncler, Jacob Cohen Company, Owenscorp Italia, Goyard Italia, F.Vl, Stefano Ricci and Brandart, Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari told AFP, […]

India and the UK have entered into a promising free trade agreement on 15th July 2026. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially entered into force on 15th July 2026, marking a landmark moment for the textile and garment sectors of both nations. By eliminating import duties of up to 12 percent on Indian apparel and home textiles, the agreement provides Indian exporters with immediate, […]

Interview Kilian Kerner Credits: Kilian Kerner At the beginning of the year, Kilian Kerner had to take a weeks-long break for the first time in his career. It was not by choice, but because he had no other option. This happened during a phase the designer himself describes as one of the most successful of his career. In his personal life, however, this period became one of the darkest. It all started with a seemingly harmless slipped disc. Instead of listening to his body, Kerner decided […]

Free People's Free-est campaign. Credits: Free People Free People is set to open a new boutique in Santa Monica, California, on Friday, as the URBN-owned lifestyle brand continues its push into what it describes as growing lifestyle markets. Located at 2925 Main St, the 2,092-square-foot store will carry the brand's Free-est collection, a line that merges its FP Beach and Endless Summer ranges into a single assortment of warm-weather staples. Shoppers can expect two-piece sets, sundresses, […]

Journeys' 'Turn it Up' campaign with Madison Bailey and more. Credits: Journeys For this back-to-school season, Journeys wants its Gen Z consumers to push back “against the algorithm,” the brand said in a statement. On Thursday, the company unveiled “Turn it Up,” a new campaign that brings “Outer Banks” star Madison Bailey playing three versions of herself, alongside Anna Cathcart, Sky Brown, Ocean Brown, Samara Cyn and INJI. According to Journeys’ chief marketing officer Stacey […]

Credits: DANTE6 Dutch womenswear brand DANTE6 has entered a partnership with Swedish distributor Sjöklint Agenturer, strengthening its presence in Scandinavia as of July 1, 2026. The Rotterdam-based label, founded in 2010, has built stable growth in the Netherlands and expanded into a number of international markets, including Scandinavia. DANTE6 says it has reached a new stage in its branding and marketing, which it plans to further establish in the Nordics with Sjöklint Agenturer, starting […]

Foot Locker's Birmingham store. Credits: Foot Locker. Foot Locker is putting its stores on a food delivery app. The retail company, which also owns Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports, announced on Thursday a new partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. that will allow consumers to shop from more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. directly through the Uber Eats app. "We're focused on giving customers more ways to shop with speed and convenience," said Ashley Chiang, senior director of strategy […]

Credits: Fabienne Chapot For Spring/Summer 2027, Fabienne Chapot invites you into Playfields, a collection inspired by the joy of play, curiosity, and creative freedom. More than a destination, Playfields is a mindset: where playground lines become invitations, paper folds into planes, and simple doodles spark endless possibilities. Credits: Fabienne Chapot Inspired by a nostalgic summer scrapbook, the collection celebrates imperfect sketches, playful grids, folded paper, and fragments […]

Preface to host biggest edition with Re/Assembly, Here|After and Denim Dudes Credits: Re/Assembly Impact-driven event series Here|After will once again curate and produce the educational programming at Preface Los Angeles, the boutique fabric trend show taking place July 29–30 at 356 S. Mission Road in Los Angeles. The partnership builds on the two organizations’ first collaboration in January. Here|After, founded by Denim Dudes founder Amy Leverton and veteran denim producer Erin Barajas, […]

Credits: ESW ESW, the international growth engine for ambitious brands, today announced a partnership with KnitWell Group, the multi-brand retail operating company behind iconic American apparel brands Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots and White House Black Market. KnitWell Group operates one of America's most recognised apparel portfolios. As the Group moved to grow its international ecommerce presence, the complexity of managing cross-border operations […]

Freya Skye for Hollister Credits: Hollister Hollister is putting music at the center of its fall marketing push. The Abercrombie & Fitch Co.-owned brand has named rising popstar Freya Skye the face of its women's fall denim campaign, in a partnership that extends well beyond a standard celebrity endorsement. Hollister will also sponsor Skye's North America, UK and European tour, release limited-edition product, and host in-store appearances across the U.S. and Europe this autumn. With this […]

Credits: Carhartt Carhartt is expanding its range with the 18L Denim Tote Bag, a new bag made from durable denim. The bag is designed for those who are on the move daily, whether to the workshop, construction site, or office, and is built to be resilient. The bag combines robust quality with a timeless aesthetic, and the denim improves with intensive use. The 18L Denim Tote Bag offers space for daily essentials, tools, documents, or a packed lunch. Hand and shoulder straps ensure the bag is […]

Roksanda concept store on Sloane Street Credits: Roksanda by Genevieve Lutkin London-based fashion label Roksanda, founded by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Ilinčić, has appointed Simon Valer Dacsef as head of design. Dacsef joins Roksanda from British luxury fashion label Stella McCartney, where he was head of flou. Before that, he worked at JW Anderson as senior womenswear designer from June 2021 to October 2025, and advanced from a ready-to-wear intern to a womenswear ready-to-wear […]

Sydney, Australia. Credits: Unsplash. The Australian government has proposed plans to reform its Modern Slavery Act with the goal of strengthening preventive efforts against exploitation in the domestic supply chain. If implemented, companies turning in an annual revenue of over 100 million Australian dollars would be required to identify, prevent, and address risks of modern slavery, or face criminal liability. These measures will apply to companies that will then have the opportunity to […]

Gap store. Credits: Gap Inc. For the ninth month in a row, retail sales have gone up in the United States in June, with clothing and accessories stores showing an increase of 0.63 percent month over month adjusted and 13.65 percent year over year unadjusted. The numbers were revealed by the National Retail Federation on Monday through its CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. The Retail Monitor uses anonymized credit and debit card purchase data compiled by Affinity Solutions to create the report. […]

Credits: Su Weizhong/Imaginechina/Imaginechina via AFP Xu Yang, the chief executive officer of Anta, has stepped down from the helm of the Chinese sportswear label for family reasons. The company confirmed the news to Chinese media outlet 36kr, which reported that Yang’s resignation was approved by Anta and a new role will be arranged for him in due course. Executive director and co-CEO of parent company Anta Group, Lai Shixian, will serve as acting CEO. The brand’s development strategy, […]

Autumn 2026. Credits: Essentiel Antwerp Belgian fashion brand Essentiel Antwerp has presented its autumn 2026 collection alongside its accompanying campaign, 'The Issue', according to a press release. The campaign is conceived as an ongoing publication that will unfold throughout the season via editorials, interviews and film clips, starting in Shanghai. Credits: Essentiel Antwerp Credits: Essentiel Antwerp According to the brand, an intuitive approach to layering is central to […]

Burberry Harrods Takeover Credits: Burberry Shareholders of Burberry have backed a new executive pay policy that could see the luxury brand’s chief executive Joshua Schulman receive total remuneration of up to 12.24 million pounds, despite opposition at the company’s annual general meeting. According to a new AGM filing, 64.6 percent of votes supported the directors’ remuneration policy, while 35.4 percent voted against. A separate resolution amending the Burberry Share Plan received 63 […]

In Pictures Pizza Hut x Dinner Service NY Credits: Pizza Hut Pizza Hut is the latest fast food name to move into fashion, partnering with New York apparel label Dinner Service NY on a limited-edition streetwear collection launching Thursday. The range draws directly on the chain’s restaurant heritage, reworking archival Pizza Hut uniforms and brand ephemera, including the Book It! reading programme familiar to a generation of American millennials, into button-down shirts, camo […]

Men's Wearhouse Credits: Facebook/Men's Wearhouse Tailored Brands, Inc. publicly filed its S-1 with the SEC on Monday, asking Wall Street to buy back into a category it wrote off six years ago: the suit. Through its new ticker symbol, “MENW,” the company is betting that tailoring can still capture investors’ attention and is even promising to open 500 new stores over the next 10 years, per the filing. It is a confident posture for a company that was in Chapter 11 less than six years […]

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group British e-tailer The Very Group has signed a three-year partnership with UiPath to introduce an AI-powered pricing system across its brand portfolio. The technology is expected to support the group’s management of margins and stock, while giving teams greater visibility into pricing performance. The technology will support pricing and merchandising decisions throughout the group’s more than 200,000 products, with the aim of helping the […]

Image: Hoka Hoka, the sports footwear brand from US group Deckers Brands, has unveiled the Clifton 11. This is the latest version of its daily training shoe, according to a press release. The announcement was made in Milan on July 16. Since its debut in 2014, the Clifton line has focused on responsive cushioning. The Clifton 11 combines the cushioning of previous models with a revised, more breathable engineered knit mesh upper and an updated, ultra-soft insole. According to the brand, the […]

Image for illustration. Models backstage. Credits: FashionUnited / AI generated image via Gemini Nano Banana. Six foreign women, mostly American, filed legal complaints in France Wednesday accusing ex-modelling agency boss Gerald Marie of rape and human trafficking in the 1980s and 1990s, their lawyer said. They are the latest allegations against the former European head of Elite, a modelling agency known for managing supermodels Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford. The women […]

UK Parliament. Credits: Pexels. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published a retail manifesto calling on Andy Burnham, the UK’s incoming prime minister, to work with the sector on measures to support jobs, investment and the high street. The ‘Buy into Retail’ manifesto sets out 10 priorities, including reducing the cost of employing young people, reforming business rates, tackling retail crime and lowering electricity costs. It further calls for the establishment of a […]

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Brampton East (left), Ted Dagnese, lululemon Chief Supply Chain Officer (middle), and Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton (right). Credits: Lululemon Canadian activewear brand Lululemon has opened a state-of-the-art, one million-square-foot distribution centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, to strengthen its North American e-commerce fulfilment capabilities. The distribution centre, in partnership […]

The Timberland x Jacquemus 'Le Bonheur' Authentic Boat Shoe Credits: Timberland Jacquemus and Timberland are back together. Following their hit debut collaboration in 2025, the American outdoor brand and the Paris fashion house have reimagined Timberland's 3-Eye Lug Boat Shoe once again — this time in a limited-edition "Lagoon Blue," with the Timberland x Jacquemus Authentic Boat Shoe launching Friday. Priced at 250 dollars, the shoe will be available online and at select Jacquemus and […]

In Pictures Keely Hodgkinson Collection for Nike Credits: Nike Keely Hodgkinson, one of the stars of Team GB’s athletics squad, has collaborated with sportswear giant Nike on her first signature athlete pack. The middle-distance champion, who won the 800-metre gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has designed a collection of apparel and footwear that reflects her “elegant style” and offers elevated performance essentials for both elite and everyday runners. Keely Hodgkinson […]

Inside Guzema's NYC store. Credits: Guzema In Pictures Guzema, the Ukrainian fine jewelry house founded in 2016 by designer Valeriya Guzema, opened a “sculptural retail experience” in New York City on Wednesday, taking over the 112 Wooster Street address in the SoHo neighborhood. This marks the brand’s first boutique in the United States, highlighting Guzema’s plans for international expansion on its tenth anniversary. Inside Guzema's NYC store. Credits: Guzema "To see Guzema […]

Tancredi Vitale Credit: Gucci Gucci is further advancing its sports strategy. The Italian luxury fashion label has appointed Tancredi Vitale as vice president of its racing division, Gucci Racing, the company announced on Wednesday. The designated manager will take up his new position on September 1. He will report to Giovanni Perosino, who will continue to oversee the strategic development of Gucci Racing in addition to his role as senior vice president of marketing. Vitale joins from the […]

Ted Baker Selfridges Birmingham. Credits: Authentic Brands Group. Ted Baker is continuing its return to physical retail, this time with the opening of a second shop-in-shop in Selfridges. Having previously opened a space in the retailer’s Manchester Trafford store, the British brand has now also launched into Selfridges Birmingham. The location offers a curated selection of women’s ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle collections in an environment that mirrors Ted Baker’s signature […]

India-UK FTA comes into effect Credits: Press Information Bureau, Government of India The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has officially come into effect, establishing an economic framework between the two countries. Operationalized on July 15, 2026, the bilateral trade deal seeks to reduce trade barriers, improve market access, and enhance professional mobility across major industrial sectors. Alongside the trade deal, a separate social security pact titled the […]

Credits: Eurofins Global apparel regulations are tightening. In 2026, enforcement risk increasingly sits at the intersection of product safety, apparel care label regulations, and substantiated marketing claims. For apparel brands and manufacturers, the cost of getting clothing regulations wrong can mean shipment holds, recalls, penalties, delisting, and lasting reputational damage. This article summarises the most impactful clothing safety regulations and labelling obligations affecting […]

Romain Spitzer becomes the new CEO of Bottega Veneta Bild: Kering The French luxury goods group Kering has found a new chief executive officer for its fashion house Bottega Veneta. On Wednesday, the group announced the appointment of Romain Spitzer as CEO of the Italian brand. He succeeds Bartolomeo Rongone, who left Bottega Veneta at the end of March and moved to the CEO role at Moncler. According to a statement, Spitzer will take up his new position on September 1 and will report directly […]

Credits: Image: Justin Bieber: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/AFP (Photo by Getty Images via AFP) Skylrk, the fashion and lifestyle brand co-founded by Justin Bieber, is opening its first New York City retail space this week: a temporary, "immersive" store at 60 Tenth Avenue in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, running Thursday through Monday, daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. The pop-up is the brand's third physical retail outing, following a temporary space in […]

Credits: Astute Fashion students from universities across the UK have been recognised at a reception at the Houses of Parliament after creating upcycled garments for the inaugural Singer Sustainable Sewing Awards, an initiative supporting children's charity Barnardo's. The competition, organised by Singer Sewing Machines UK, invited students to transform pre-loved garments into original fashion pieces that demonstrate creative design while promoting textile reuse. All of the shortlisted […]

Credits: Kate Spade New York by Nico Froehlich Kate Spade New York has tapped Allison Badea as its new chief marketing officer. The US luxury brand announced the news on LinkedIn, where it said the appointment comes amid the “reigniting” of the label. Badea joins the company from L’Oréal, where she most recently served as global SVP, brand experience for Maybelline New York. She also held a number of leadership roles at Kiehl’s, Lancôme, and Biotherm, and had been general manager of […]

Richemont's headquarters Photo: Richemont Richemont continues its growth trajectory. The Swiss jewellery and watch group recorded a strong increase in turnover in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding analysts' expectations. Products from the jewellery maisons Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels continue to enjoy great popularity. The group's turnover rose by 17 percent to 6.33 billion euros from April to June compared to the same period last year, as the company announced […]

Shoe Zone Credits: Shoe Zone via Facebook UK-based footwear retailer Shoe Zone has issued a trading update confirming that its financial performance over the last two months of trading surpassed initial market expectations. The positive performance, recorded across May and June, was driven by a closing down sale at the warehouse facility of the company alongside favourable seasonal weather conditions during the school half term period. Consequent to the elevated sales volumes, the cash […]

Frasers in Dundee Credits: Frasers Group UK-based retail conglomerate Frasers Group has announced its full year financial results for the 52 weeks ended April 26, 2026. The company reported an 8.7 percent increase in revenue to 5.3 billion pounds (7.17 billion dollars), heavily supported by international revenue growth of 59.2 percent. Reported profit before tax, increased by 38.9 percent to 527.80 million pounds. Management stated that the year-over-year increase was largely due to the […]

Alessio Vannetti, CEO at La Perla Atelier Credits: La Perla Atelier Luxury lingerie brand La Perla Atelier has appointed former Gucci and Valentino executive Alessio Vannetti as its new chief executive, as part of the brand’s ongoing relaunch strategy under new owners Kristen and Peter Kern. In a statement, La Perla said that Vannetti will join the company on September 1, while Paolo Vannucchi, who has served as chief executive officer since the reopening of the Bologna Atelier last […]

Collection Aldi Studio. Credits: Aldi. Paris - For decades, retailers built their reputation on price. Tomorrow, they may well build it on their image. As food margins shrink and consumers become more selective with their spending, retailers are looking for new ways to differentiate themselves. One of the most unexpected is through clothing. What was once a simple communication stunt is gradually establishing itself as a genuine brand strategy. Following Lidl's viral trainers, Aldi is now […]