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In Pictures Marimekko and Casetify collab. Credits: Marimekko and Casetify Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko and Hong Kong-based tech accessory brand Casetify have announced a collaborative collection set to launch on May 18, 2026. The partnership integrates the heritage of Finnish printmaking with a range of modern lifestyle accessories. The assortment features four distinct Marimekko prints, highlighting the brand’s long-standing history with floral motifs. The selection […]

The historic Luisa Via Roma store in Florence Credits: LuisaViaRoma The dispute surrounding Luisa Via Roma may be reaching a turning point. A meeting held on Thursday in the Tuscany region to address the conflict at the Florentine fashion company concluded satisfactorily. New owners commit to taking on entire Luisa Via Roma workforce “The most important news is that representatives of the investors were at the negotiating table for the first time. This is the new company that will make an […]

Linda Li Credits: SMCP French accessible luxury group SMCP has announced the appointment of Linda Li as president and chief executive officer (CEO) for North America. Li succeeds Ida Simonsen, who has decided to depart the company to pursue other opportunities. The group expressed its gratitude to Simonsen for her contributions to the development of North American operations during her tenure. As part of her new role, Li will also join the executive committee of SMCP. This leadership […]

Credits: Circular Textile Days The organizers of Circular Textile Days (CTD) have opened registration for the 2026 edition, unveiling a restructured event format designed to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial scale. Scheduled for September 30 and October 1, 2026, the event moves to a new location with a strategy focused on quality over quantity. This year’s roadmap signals a shift toward curated networking and legislative preparedness, reflecting the tightening circularity […]

Calvin Klein revient à la Fashion Week de New York. Credits: Courtesy/Calvin Klein FW23 Calvin Klein's fashion in the '90s championed clean lines, neutral color palettes—dominated by black, white, gray, and beige—and simple silhouettes. This emphasis on minimalism stripped away ornamentation, placing the focus instead on the quality of the fabric, the cut of the garment, and the wearer's natural form. Key pieces included slip dresses, tailored suiting, simple T-shirts, and the iconic […]

Zalando's headquarters in Berlin Bild: Zalando SE Online retailer Zalando is set to present its figures for the first quarter this Wednesday, May 6. What the company expects: Zalando has set its sights on increased revenue and profit for 2026, also leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). For the current year, management is targeting growth in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and revenue of 12 to 17 percent. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) is expected to increase to between […]

Devil wears Prada film poster Credits: The 20th Century Studios "The Devil Wears Prada 2" debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday, 20 years after the hit original took audiences inside the cutthroat world of haute couture. The sequel sees Anne Hathaway's character return to work under tyrannical editor Miranda Priestly, portrayed again by Meryl Streep, as their fashion magazine faces an existential crisis. Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt also […]

Gentle Monster x SKP in Beijing Credits: Gentle Monster Last week at the World Retail Congress (WRC), top executives from major brands and experts have been intensively discussing the future of retail. The influence of artificial intelligence on the industry was a particularly prominent topic. The agenda in Berlin also included a look at the year's “coolest stores”. “The current discussion in retail is really exciting. After years where caution was understandable and consolidation […]

Credits: Williot. The Spanish menswear brand Williot has closed the 2025 financial year with a turnover exceeding 2.5 million euros, representing a growth of +25 percent compared to the previous year. This progress confirms the consistency of a business model that has successfully scaled while maintaining its strategic focus on growth without sacrificing brand coherence. After reaching two million euros in 2024, the company is approaching 2026 with a turnover forecast of around 3.5 million […]

Credits: Bleckmann The remarkable expansion of the second-hand fashion market is not just a matter of numbers – it is being shaped by powerful cultural, economic, technological and regulatory currents. Understanding these drivers is crucial to appreciating why resale has become such a defining force in global fashion. Credits: Bleckmann Environmental sustainability and circularity Environmental awareness is one of the strongest underpinnings of resale’s growth. Life-cycle […]

Chanel cruise 2027 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The little black dress, an enduring icon of effortless elegance and sophistication, continues its vibrant reinvention season after season. It remains a foundational piece, but its current iteration is defined by a bold and dynamic fluidity that transcends traditional boundaries. This collection, in particular, speaks to a spirit of duality and movement. Both a signature and a manifesto of the house's distinct aesthetic, the iconic double C […]

Credits: ETRO Etro presents its new collaboration with Globe-Trotter, the historic British house synonymous with world-class luxury luggage. Together, the two brands engage in a creative dialogue that celebrates travel as an authentic, immersive, and boundless experience - a core value that has guided Etro’s nomadic spirit and multicultural explorations from the very beginning. The luggage crafted with Globe-Trotter integrates flawlessly into the brand’s lifestyle universe, symbolising the […]

Credits: GAS Gas announces the appointment of Romolo D’Orazio as General Manager, at a strategic and pivotal moment in the evolution of the Italian brand, long recognized for its strong denim heritage. A manager with over twenty-five years of international experience in the fashion and lifestyle sectors, D’Orazio brings to Gas a solid and cross-functional vision, developed through the growth, repositioning, and management of brands across fashion, denim, and accessories. He holds a degree […]

Credits: Vivobarefoot VivoBiome presents new groundbreaking scan-to-print footwear the VivoBiome Tabi Gen 02 in Partnership with Carbon a next-gen leader in advanced digital manufacturing. Vivobarefoot unveils VivoBiome Tabi Gen 02, the next evolution of its groundbreaking scan-to-print footwear - and a bold reinvention of the humble flip-flop that fits your feet. Credits: Vivobarefoot Lighter, more flexible and more comfortable, Tabi Gen 02 builds on the original with improved fit and […]

Credits: Courtesy of Denim Première Vision. © Andy Rumball. Denim lamé Denim Première Vision will return to Milan’s Superstudio Più on May 20 and 21, 2026, marking the ninth Milan edition of the international denim trade event. Held under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan, the show will bring together more than 60 exhibitors from across the global denim supply chain, with strong participation from Italy and Japan. For fashion educators, this year’s edition places particular […]

Credits: Harlem's fashion row Harlem's Fashion Row and H&M hosted the 2026 Sustainability Forum on Earth Day, bringing together designers, executives and sustainability advocates to discuss how environmental goals and inclusion can shape the future of fashion. Held on April 22, the event focused on sustainability as both an ecological and social issue. Opening remarks from Brandice Daniel emphasised that progress depends on intention, continuous improvement and ensuring underrepresented […]

Credits: Clean Clothes Campaign On May 1st, the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC), together with its allies, officially launched the Fashioning a Just Transition Manifesto—a powerful collective call to transform the global fashion industry. The manifesto has already been endorsed by 234 organisations across Europe and Asia, signalling growing momentum behind a movement to reshape fashion into a system that prioritises people, planet, and justice over profit. A Vision Beyond Profit At its core, […]

eBay Berlin Credits: Courtesy eBay US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon. Gamestop is offering $125 per share in a combination of stock and cash, a 46 percent premium over the average stock price since it began acquiring shares in eBay on February 4, it said in a release. "EBay should be worth - and will be worth - a lot more money," GameStop […]

Credits: A fish named Fred Wedding season is on the way, and with it comes a familiar challenge: travelling with a suit that hopefully still looks like a suit when you arrive. Anyone who has ever packed formalwear knows the feeling, you fold it neatly, place it carefully in your bag… and somehow it still comes out looking like it’s been on its own little adventure. That’s exactly where Fred’s Threads makes all the difference. This sublabel is designed for men who want to look sharp […]

Voices of retail Mathilde Robard, sales advisor at Centre Commercial. Credits: Centre Commercial If one job in fashion reigns supreme with emotional intelligence, this is it. Far from the clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To create a multifaceted portrait of this hands-on profession, FashionUnited spoke with those who view sales as an opportunity for fulfilment and specialised expertise. Following our conversation […]

In Pictures Credits: FW26 Outerwear ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In a digital-first age, the physical sensation of touch has never been more important. For the Fall/Winter 2026 season, designers are responding by prioritizing tactile, textured fabrics for outerwear. Embracing a broader folkloric trend, many of this season's coats feature artisanal, hand-crafted patchwork designs that blend various contrasting or complementary materials. Dense faux fur for coats trended this season, […]

Credits: Superdry The co-founder of British fashion brand Superdry, James Holder, was convicted of rape Friday by a court in southwest England. Holder was one of the co-founders of Superdry in 2003. The streetwear brand was delisted from the London Stock Exchange in 2024 after announcing a drop in sales and has rebranded as Superdry & Co. A jury found Holder, 54, guilty of raping a woman in 2022 after meeting her in a bar in Cheltenham. The court refused him bail as he awaits sentencing […]

Interview Bluefaced Leicester sheep. Credits: Pexels. British wool, despite a history spanning over 2,000 years, has been facing a perception problem. The raw material, once considered a definitive factor in shaping the UK’s economy, with roots in rural tradition, has in the modern day been regularly dismissed as a low-value, ‘throwaway’ product. Further structural complexities spanning misidentification to lack of production knowledge have created barriers in restoring this […]

I Love Boosters will be released on May 22 in the US. Pictured is Keke Palmer who plays CorvetteCredits: Courtesy of Neon The film set to steal the spotlight from the ever-popular The Devil Wears Prada 2 will debut in the US on May 22. The 105-minute film, titled I Love Boosters (professional shoplifters), stars Oscar-nominated Demi Moore. The actress plays a prominent fashion figure targeted by the Velvet Gang, a band of shoplifters who steal from luxury stores and rob luxury designers. In […]

World Retail Congress Berlin 2026 Credits: Florian Müller for FashionUnited At the World Retail Congress (WRC), a look at current developments in fashion retail – between artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer pressure – revealed that the rules of the game are noticeably shifting. The decisive factor is how companies react and what priorities they derive from this. Before discussions on the WRC stages this week turned to Agentic AI, retail media, new platform logics and the outlook to […]

Credits: FashionUnited AI The UK retail sector finally emerged from a month-long chill this week, as total like-for-like (LFL) sales jumped by +4.42%. Driven by a shift in weather and a renewed appetite for physical shopping, the results represent a significant turnaround from the -3.65% decline recorded during the same week last year. For the first time in over a month, growth was synchronized across all channels and categories. The fashion sector played a role in this recovery, with total […]

In Pictures Frame collection by Alexandra Leclerc campaign Credits: Frame photographed by Robin Galiegue, and directed by Vincent Catel Fashion and denim brand Frame has unveiled a collaborative collection with Alexandra Leclerc, the wife of Formula 1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. In a statement, Frame describes Leclerc as both a collaborator and a muse for this 21-piece collection, which draws inspiration from the “quiet glamour and cinematic allure of Monaco,” to offer a complete […]

In Pictures Charles Tyrwhitt Chicago flagship Credits: Charles Tyrwhitt British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt continues to drive US growth with the opening of a new flagship store in Chicago, US, offering a new, larger, immersive retail experience designed to celebrate the brand’s “craftsmanship, timeless tailoring, and modern versatility”. The 2,278 square foot flagship, located at 625 N. Michigan Ave., along the city’s “Magnificent Mile,” marks the brand’s second store […]

Fashion SVP Designer of the Year Awards participants. Credits: Fashion SVP. The 2026 edition of Fashion SVP wrapped up at Olympia London yesterday with strong attendance from buyers, brands and manufacturers reported, alongside a continued focus on education and emerging talent. A key feature of the event was the Designer of the Year Awards, an initiative recognising fashion students from across the UK. The judging panel was led by former BFC chairman Harold Tillman, with the award presented […]

Fashion District Credits: Fashion District Fashion innovation hub, Fashion District at London College of Fashion, UAL, is partnering with SXSW London, the business, technology and creativity festival, to host a next-gen designer showcase at Spitalfields Market. The showcase on June 2, curated by stylist Kim Howells, will invite audiences beyond the fashion industry into a democratic space “where new models of sustainability, production and digital interaction are explored in real time”. […]

Claire's Les Ateliers Gaite, Paris Credits: Riccardo Milani / Hans Lucas via AFP Just days after the closure of its UK and Ireland store estate, the French operator of Claire’s European business has announced plans to potentially bring the jewellery chain back to the region’s high streets. Julien Jarjoura, who oversees the company’s 240 stores in Spain, France, Austria, and Portugal, told the Guardian that he was aiming to reopen four to 10 stores a week starting June after receiving […]

Alexandre Mattiussi, founder and creative director of Ami Paris, and Lisa Baldzicki, President, Disney Consumer Products Credits: Disney Consumer Products by Sofi Adams Disney has announced a multi-year creative partnership with Condé Nast-owned magazine Vogue to spotlight Mickey Mouse ahead of the iconic character’s 100th anniversary. The ‘Visionary Designer Initiative’ has been created to invite designers, known for “boundary-pushing aesthetics, cultural impact,” to explore […]

Solbari campaign Credits: Solbari Australian sun protection apparel brand Solbari, known for its UPF 50+ clothing, sun hats and accessories, has launched a wholesale business in the US and appointed Grayson Davis as head of sales in the region to lead its retail growth strategy. In a statement, Melbourne-founded Solbari said the move marks an expansion beyond its direct-to-consumer model into speciality outdoor retail distribution in response to growing demand for certified daily sun-safe […]

Credits: Saks. Saks Global is cutting its corporate headcount by 16 percent amid the continued rollout of a restructuring plan designed to optimise the luxury retailer’s footprint. Company officials confirmed the news to WWD, which reported that around 640 workers will be impacted, reflecting 4 percent of Saks Global’s total workforce. The layoffs will not involve staff at stores, distribution centres and other facilities. The company did state that some members of its senior level […]

Phoebe Philo Credits: PATRICK KOVARIK / AFP Opinion For decades, fashion has mythologised youth. From freshly graduated designers launching labels straight out of Central Saint Martins to digital-native founders scaling brands overnight, the industry has long equated innovation with immediacy. Yet a quieter shift is underway—one that favours experience, patience and long-term thinking over speed. A new generation of “older” entrepreneurs—often in their forties, fifties and beyond—is […]

Tommy Hilfiger store. Credits: PVH / Tommy Hilfiger PVH Foundation, the philanthropic arm of global brand management firm PVH, has committed 10 million dollars to a new programme designed to uplift and support next generation talent. Set to run through 2030, ‘Runway Ahead’ will focus on facilitating mentorship opportunities, financial aid, and industry access for emerging designers and students. The investment was described by PVH’s CEO Stefan Larsson as a “responsibility” of the […]

In pictures Gucci Storia Credits: Gucci Demna Gvasalia is rewriting Gucci's history in a “museum of museums”. As part of a new exhibition, the creative director of the Florentine brand tells the house's story not as a linear chronicle, but as a multifaceted reinterpretation blending the present and memory. With the “Gucci Storia” exhibition at Palazzo Gucci, he is creating a “museum of museums”, Gucci announced on Wednesday. He is relying on a concept that is less about […]

Mary Portas,. Credits: ICAS. Retail consultant and broadcaster Mary Portas is set to launch a development programme for leaders in the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to urge the adoption of community engagement within the sector. Set to open in June, the BRC Leaders Summer School will focus on the divisive nature of retail, namely the contrast between companies competing on price and operational efficiency and those building cultural relevance through community and purpose. It's the latter […]

Credits: Tiffany & Co. In celebration of today’s worldwide theatrical release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Tiffany & Co. reveals its multifaceted collaboration with 20th Century Studios. Now playing in theaters, the House’s jewelry designs and Via Montenapoleone flagship store are showcased in the film. Credits: Tiffany & Co. Filmed on location in October 2025, the sequence was shot at Tiffany & Co.’s Via Montenapoleone flagship, selected by director David Frankel […]

Credits: Eckhaus Latta Mango, one of the leading international fashion brands, is partnering with Eckhaus Latta, the New York and Los Angeles-based label founded by designers Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta, to create an exclusive capsule collection for summer 2026. The collection will be available from June 4, 2026, at Mango Woman. The collaboration is part of Mango Collective, the brand's platform dedicated to celebrating the creativity and innovation of niche designers, bringing new perspectives […]

Alberta Ferretti, SS26 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Yesterday, in a statement, Aeffe spa, the luxury company listed on the Euronext Milan market of the Italian Stock Exchange, announced that Rocco Bennici, chief financial officer, head of financial reporting and investor relations, has resigned. His resignation is effective from June 9, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. Aeffe owns historic brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Moschino and Pollini. Thirty of 120 redundant […]

Fossil flagship at Louvre Passage. Credits: Fossil InMobi, the global technology leader specializing in agentic commerce and advertising, today announced the official launch of InMobi Ad Experiences. This enhanced full-funnel solution combines the company’s proprietary first-party data and inventory from Glance, its consumer agentic commerce platform with nearly two decades of programmatic scale to drive peak advertising outcomes for brands along with a peak consumer experience. FOSSIL […]

André store in La Rochelle. Credits: Photo by VALERIE DUBOIS / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Paris, France – Footwear retailer André, acquired in January, is preparing for a "future expansion phase", according to a court ruling seen by AFP. This decision comes despite a challenging consumer environment and the erosion of its workforce and store portfolio over the years. According to the takeover bid, André was placed into receivership in April 2025. This was due to a "sluggish" economic […]

SS26. Credits: Versace Versace unveils the Spring Summer 2026 eyewear campaign. A confronting portrait of modern glamour, photographed by Frank Lebon. Capturing the House’s fearless intensity and intimacy, the images gather Versace’s embodied community—a collective of singular and uncompromising figures, including dancer and choreographer Lexee Smith, model Chu Wong, musician and poet Chuquimamani-Condori, and actor Kazuya Tanabe. Credits: Versace Credits: Versace Together, […]

Credits: Asics ASICS is proud to announce the launch of the GEL-NIMBUS™ 28 shoe re-imagined by Nadia Battocletti. This unique iteration of the shoe draws inspiration from Nadia’s journey, celebrating the different elements that have shaped Nadia’s identity. In addition to her growing success on the international stage, including standout performances at recent world championships, Nadia has built her career on a foundation of discipline, focus, and balance. Growing up in the Trentino […]

Columbia Sportswear store Credits: Ralf Liebhold via Dreamstime.com The US outdoor and lifestyle group Columbia Sportswear Company has reported financial results for the first quarter ended May 1, 2026, exceeding internal guidance for both net sales and profitability. The performance was supported by early wholesale shipments for the spring/summer 2026 season and robust demand across the US and Europe. Net sales remained relatively flat at 779 million dollars compared to 778.50 million dollars […]

Interview Farai Simoyi of The Narativ HouseCredits: Courtesy photo. There’s space in the fashion world for everyone, including independent boutiques. But what does it take to launch your own shop? And what is the experience of being a Black entrepreneur in an industry that hasn’t always been supportive of Black creatives? There is so much to learn from Black independent retailers, not just about retail, but about building a loyal community by creating space and opportunity for […]

Adolfo Domínguez store in the Emaar Square Mall shopping centre in Istanbul, Turkey. Credits: Adolfo Domínguez. Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Adolfo Domínguez has reported its results for the close of its 2025 fiscal year. The period, which ended on February 28, 2026, saw the company complete the year on a positive note for both sales and turnover. The company is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. According to the data presented by the company's management to the […]

Cargo shipping Credits: Ian Taylor/Unsplash Oil markets have surged to multi-year highs as tensions between the US and Iran intensify, with Brent crude climbing above 120 dollars per barrel. According to Bloomberg, prices briefly spiked by more than 7 percent to over 126 dollars amid fears of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. For the fashion, retail and manufacturing sectors, the implications are immediate and structural. […]

The Woolrich store in Turin Credits: BasicNet Consolidated turnover for BasicNet (K-Way, Woolrich, Superga) grew by 35.1 percent in the first quarter. Aggregate sales of products bearing the group's brands, developed worldwide by the network, amounted to 299.1 million euros. This compares to 268.8 million euros in the first three months of the previous financial year, an increase of 11.3 percent. Specifically, sales from commercial and direct licensees totalled 241.8 million euros, up 19.0 […]

Credits: Source Fashion Source Fashion will significantly strengthen its British Pavilion at the July 2026 edition, with UK manufacturers set to become the second-largest country presence at the show, after China, reflecting a strategic initiative by the show to support UK based Manufacturers. Taking place at Excel London from 7–9 July, the event is expected to host between 40–45 UK manufacturers and businesses, a marked increase driven directly by visitor feedback and increasing demand […]

Gildan headquarters Credits: Gildan Activewear Inc. Canadian apparel manufacturer Gildan Activewear Inc. has reported record net sales for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026. The results represent the first full fiscal period following the consolidation of HanesBrands into the group’s financial statements. Net sales from continuing operations reached 1.17 billion dollars, representing a 63.8 percent increase compared to the prior year. This performance aligned with the company’s […]

Boutique Lanvin Credits: Lanvin Chinese luxury fashion firm Lanvin Group announced its financial results for the full-year 2025 (FY2025) on April 30, 2026, reporting revenue of 240 million euros. This represents an 18% decrease compared to the previous year, a period the company described as a challenging global luxury market environment. The performance reflected macroeconomic headwinds alongside deliberate transformation initiatives. However, the group noted that performance improved […]

Prada autumn/winter 26 show Credits: Prada Prada Group, which owns the brands Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, Versace, Marchesi 1824, and Luna Rossa, has achieved positive results in the first quarter of 2026. Net revenues reached 1.43 billion euros, a 14 percent increase year-over-year (YoY) (+3 percent organic). Retail sales amounted to 1.25 billion euros, up 10 percent YoY (+1 percent organic). This was on a double-digit comparison basis of +13 percent in the first quarter of 2025 and […]

Crocs headquarters Credits: Crocs US footwear group Crocs has upwardly revised its annual financial forecast after reporting a robust start to the 2026 fiscal year. The company delivered enterprise revenue of 921 million dollars for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, supported by strong performance in direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels across its brand portfolio. Despite a consolidated revenue decrease of 1.7 percent compared to the same period last year, or 4 percent on a constant […]

Zegna autumn/winter 2026 collection Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Ermenegildo Zegna Group closed the first quarter with revenues of 470.2 million euros (551 million dollars), up 2.5 percent year-over-year and 7.4 percent at constant exchange rates, driven by strong performances from the direct-to-consumer channel and the Zegna brand. Regarding individual channels, direct-to-consumer (D2C) grew by 7.8 percent year-over-year to 371.9 million euros (+14.2 percent at constant exchange […]

Kristen McMenamy Credits: Image: Valentino In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Kristen McMenamy discuss how insecurity can make a good model, Karl Lagerfeld, and the artistry of the selfie.Kristen McMenamy is an American model. Born in Pennsylvania, she rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the legendary group of Supermodels including Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista. McMenamy was a muse to Peter Lindbergh and Karl Lagerfeld, […]

Credits: New Designers New Designers, one of the United Kingdom’s longest-running graduate design showcases, has announced a new one-week format for its 2026 edition, reflecting the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of creative education and industry practice. The event will take place from 1–4 July 2026, bringing together graduates from across the UK in a single unified showcase rather than the previous two-week structure. Organisers said the revised model is intended to create […]

Credits: FIRE Preorder defines the season. It determines production volumes. Cash flow exposure. Inventory risk. Reorder potential. Sell-out performance. Yet in many fashion brands, preorder decisions are still driven by gut feeling. And gut feeling does not scale. Across global markets, thousands of SKUs and hundreds of accounts, intuition becomes a structural financial risk. That risk costs millions. This is exactly why leading brands implement FIRE – the leading preorder management […]

Lycra has appointed Alistair Williamson as vice president of product sustainability. Credits: The Lycra Company Fibre producer The Lycra Company has appointed Alistair Williamson as vice president of product sustainability, according to a company press release. In this role, he will oversee initiatives that reduce the environmental impact of products, innovations and the company's operations. Williamson has 40 years of experience in the textile fibre and apparel industry. During this time, he […]

Gucci announces Ningning of Aespa as new global brand ambassador. Credits: Gucci The House is pleased to welcome N INGNING from the group a espa to the Gucci family as Global Brand Ambassador. Recognized for her strong stage presence, vocal talent, and distinctive artistic identity, N INGNING has become a notable voice among a new generation of performers. As member of K-pop group a espa , her creativity and international influence have connected her with fans across the globe. As Global Brand […]

Credits: Mulberry To mark 55 years of Mulberry and five years of the brand’s Made To Last Manifesto, this April sees the launch of a limited edition collection of bags and pouches in collaboration with British Pasture Leather. Throughout its history Mulberry has maintained an unwavering commitment to UK manufacturing and this partnership links Mulberry’s Somerset factories with a pioneering leather supply chain – one in which all hides are sourced from 100% pasture-fed British cattle […]

Credits: Carhartt The United Nations has launched the next phase of its sustainable tour guide uniform initiative, expanding a fashion-education collaboration that places students and circular design at the centre of institutional workwear development. Announced in New York on 28 April, the programme follows the 2025 debut of new uniforms created by students from the Swedish School of Textiles. According to the UN, this marked the first time a fashion school had led the design of its tour […]

Credits: Vogue College of Fashion image courtesy of Sophia Carrasco London is full of emerging creative talent. From major fashion schools to independent designers, new work is constantly being created. Finding space to present the work publicly is often the real challenge. Traditional fashion venues typically come with barriers: cost, hierarchy and strict expectations that shape how work is presented. For many young designers, getting collections out of the studio and into the public eye […]

One Denim exhibition at Kingpins Credits: Team Peter Stigter for Kingpins Show Denim trade fair Kingpins is shifting its approach to the US market with the introduction of an event in Los Angeles where it will debut an updated format. Taking place between January 12 to 13, 2027, with an exact location to be determined at a later date, the LA show will replace the January edition of Kingpins New York. The news was confirmed by Sourcing Journal. In a statement to the media outlet, Kingpins Show […]

Summer 2026. Credits: Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo unveils Natural Reflection, the new womenswear campaign for the summer 2026 collection. An exploration of the paradox between wild nature and angular architecture, elemental glamour and craftsmanship; the campaign channels the overall spirit of the collection: an attraction of opposites, distilled into pure sensation. On the edge of Joshua Tree, the desert heat dissolves the horizon, creating a surreal dreamscape. It blends arid silence with molten […]

Mark Langer becomes new CFO of Puma Image: Puma SE German sportswear provider Puma SE not only presented its latest quarterly figures on Thursday but also filled a key position. The Herzogenaurach-based company announced that Mark Langer will take over the position of chief financial officer (CFO) on May 1. He replaces Markus Neubrand, who is stepping down as chief financial officer with immediate effect and will leave the company on September 30, according to a statement. Puma explained that […]

Credits: John Lewis. The landlord of London shopping centre Brent Cross is suing John Lewis for a share of its click-and-collect sales, claiming that the department store should pay for online sales collected in-store. In a joint filing with the High Court, Hammerson and former landlord Standard Life Investments have requested clarification on whether sales made via click-and-collect should be included in a turnover rent agreement first made in 1979, according to the Financial Times. In […]

A “Boycott Bezos' Met Gala” poster is displayed at a bus stop in Manhattan, New York, on April 27, 2026. Credits: AFP. New York - Posters have appeared on the streets and subways of New York calling for a boycott of the Met Gala, scheduled for May 4, due to Jeff Bezos' involvement in its organisation. The choice of the Amazon founder, who has grown closer to Donald Trump, and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos as sponsors and honorary chairs is “a total lack of tact”, lamented a […]

Showroomprivé's headquarters. Credits: Showroomprivé Paris - Showroomprivé (SRP Groupe) announced on Wednesday a net loss of approximately 31 million euros (36.20 million dollars) and a 13 percent drop in its turnover for 2025. Its sales continue to decline in early 2026. The flash sales player therefore remains in the red after a net loss of 133 million euros in 2024. In 2025, its turnover amounted to 559 million euros, a decrease of 13.5 percent. The European group explains these poor […]

Credits: Amazon. New York - Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter, driven primarily by its cloud computing subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS). The division continues to benefit from the appetite for artificial intelligence (AI). The Seattle-based group also saw its profit soar following a revision of the book value of its stake in AI leader Anthropic, which boosted its earnings by 16.8 billion dollars. Net income reached 30.3 billion dollars, an increase of 77 […]

"Schau, Fenster"-Installations at KaDeWe (2025) Credits: KaDeWe As the World Retail Congress (WRC) 2026 unfolds against the backdrop of ‘Retail’s Roadmap to 2030’, a high-level panel of industry veterans today asserted that the survival of physical retail depends not on matching the efficiency of algorithms, but on mastering the ‘art’ of the human connection. Leaders from KaDeWe and Coach as wel as the former president of Calvin Klein Europe argued that while AI and data are […]

Puma's flagship store in New York City Image: Puma Sportswear manufacturer Puma has started the new year with a decline in sales. Performance was impacted by the strong euro and weaker demand in the EMEA region. The company, which is currently undergoing a restructuring, saw its revenue fall by 6.3 percent to almost 1.87 billion euros (2.18 billion dollars), as announced by Puma in Herzogenaurach, Germany on Thursday. On a currency-adjusted basis, the decrease was one percent. Progress was […]

Lululemon in Amsterdam. Credits: Lululemon The founder and largest active shareholder of Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon, Chip Wilson, has issued an open letter to shareholders calling for a significant overhaul of the board of directors. Wilson has nominated three independent directors to be elected at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The timing of this proxy contest coincides with the appointment of Heidi O’Neill as the new chief executive officer (CEO). Wilson expressed […]

eBay Berlin Credits: Courtesy eBay US-based e-commerce platform Ebay has reported strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company saw gross merchandise volume (GMV) reach 22.20 billion dollars, representing an 18 percent increase on an as-reported basis and a 14 percent rise on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis. Revenue for the period climbed to 3.10 billion dollars, up 19 percent compared to the previous year. The results follow the announcement of a […]

Karlijn Hendriks, CHRO of Hunkemöller Credits: courtesy of Hunkemöller Interview How important are people to Hunkemöller? “A designer will say ‘no product, no sales’; a property specialist ‘no stores, no shop window’; and marketing ‘no customers, no turnover’. Without the right people in the office and in the stores, however, absolutely nothing happens,” says Karlijn Hendriks, CHRO of Hunkemöller. “I firmly believe that people can make or break an organisation.” […]

Opinion The red carpets have been non-stop this past week. A state visit from King Charles to the United States, the global premieres of The Devil Wears Prada 2 (DWP), and a beautiful Chanel Cruise show in Biarritz have kept fashion in a constant state of performance. Stylists like Micaela Erlanger, Erin Walsh, and Jessica Paster have been working overtime to ensure their DWP clients live up to the hype. And yet, all of this feels like a prelude. Because next Monday, the industry will turn its […]

Yoox camerino, unveiled by Keta Bart, a project presented during Milan Design Week Credits: Yoox Interview Yoox chose Milan Design Week to present an immersive installation created in collaboration with Viennese digital artist Keta Bart. The project combines experiential design, digital art and artificial intelligence. It reinterprets one of fashion's most intimate rituals, entering and staying in the fitting room, transforming it into an opportunity to explore personal identity and […]

Bracken Darrell at WRC in Berlin Credits: Florian Müller for FashionUnited In a Keynote Interview at the World Retail Congress (WRC), Bracken Darrell, CEO of VF Corporation, detailed the strategic levers currently being pulled to return the global apparel giant to sustainable growth. Speaking on the final day of the summit in Berlin, Darrell emphasised that while financial metrics like revenue growth remain the ultimate proof of a turnaround, internal health is measured by the strength of […]

Edward Fry, The Very Group CFO. Credits: The Very Group. The Very Group has appointed Edward Fry as its permanent chief financial officer, following a period in the role on an interim basis. Fry has served as interim CFO since September 2025, having previously been group finance director. During that time, he played a key role in major developments for the business, including its change of ownership and securing long-term refinancing. Robbie Feather, CEO of The Very Group, said: “Ed has […]

Ted Baker in Kapstadt Credits: Bild: Authentic Brands Group In the session 'Beyond Retail: The Operating System for Modern Brands' during the World Retail Congress 2026 on Berlin, Henry Stupp, president of EMEA and India at Authentic Brands Group, detailed a strategic blueprint for transforming heritage labels into modern, scalable platforms. Addressing a room of global retail leaders, Stupp argued that the future of the industry lies not in traditional shopkeeping, but in the sophisticated […]

Interview The Coach Charm Playground at Selfridges Corner Shop Credits: Coach by Tdm.space Coach, known as the ‘original American house of leather,’ is currently in its transformation era under creative director Stuart Vevers, merging its craftsmanship legacy with a cool, aspirational New York attitude, by focusing on immersive experiences designed to target Gen Z consumers by championing self-expression. Its latest experiential retail experience has landed in London, transforming […]

Credits: Yours Clothing Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, new search trend data from Yours Clothing reveals a surge in demand for summer fashion, with searches for “summer dress,” “summer outfits,” and “summer dresses for women” all reaching breakout growth in the past month. With the long weekend kicking off holiday dressing, occasion plans and warm-weather shopping, the data suggests consumers are turning their focus to easy, versatile outfit solutions. Credits: Yours […]

Corner Shein au BHV Marais (Paris). Credits: Photo by STEPHANE OUZOUNOFF / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Shein has expanded its UK marketplace capabilities through a new partnership with THG Fulfil, aimed at improving services for local brands and retailers. The update looks to introduce a more integrated system for UK sellers using the Shein Marketplace, which launched in the region in 2024. The platform allows brands to list products and access a customer base of more than 100 million […]

In Pictures Nigo photographed at the Nigo: From Japan With Love exhibition at the Design Museum Credits: Design Museum by Luke Hayes The Design Museum has unveiled the very first retrospective on Nigo, the visionary Japanese designer and creative director, Tomoaki Nagao, charting his expansive career from his early activity in Harajuku through the founding of A Bathing Ape to his current role as artistic director of LVMH-owned Kenzo. Running from May 1 to October 4, ‘Nigo: From Japan […]

Credits: ECCO Ecco, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition Ecco BIOM® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource use across the leather and textile industry. Ecco and Spinnova began their collaboration in 2020 through a joint venture exploring how […]

Silvana Armani and the models at the end of the autumn/winter 26-27 show Credits: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani, credit Sgp The Armani Group closed 2025 with an organic decline in net sales of 2.8 percent (-4.6 percent in euros at current exchange rates), amounting to 2.19 billion euros (2.56 billion dollars), and an improvement in operating profitability (EBITDA +3 percent, EBIT +2 percent). The company estimates over 6 billion euros in retail value of Armani products sold worldwide. Review of […]

Credits: Stone Island April 28th 2026, as part of Stone Island’s ‘Community as a Form of Research’ project, Professional Mixed Martial Artist Chito Vera wears a standout piece of the Stone Island SS '026 collection, G100005 Metal Lamina Poly Ripstop: a utility vest in polyester ripstop laminated with an aluminium film for enhanced insulation. Credits: Stone Island G100005 Metal Lamina Poly Ripstop_Stone Island Credits: Stone Island Utility vest made from a recycled […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The latest Spring Summer 2027 trends and need-to-know news about that season can be found on the free and special section dedicated to SS27. Starting next month, the fast-evolving industry continues with fashion weeks and events back in full swing. Brands introducing their SS27 collections, the buying season quickly approaching, and digitisation playing an increasingly important role; fashion professionals need to react quickly to remain competitive. The dedicated […]

Adidas Originals spring/summer 2026 campaign ahead of the World Cup Credits: Adidas Strong preliminary results from Adidas catapulted the sporting goods manufacturer's shares to the top of the leading index on Wednesday, posting significant gains. Around midday, it rose by almost 7 percent to 147.30 euros in the slightly weaker Dax . At the start of trading, it had temporarily reached 149.25 euros, its highest level since early March. The general outlook for Adidas, however, remains rather […]

Ponda Bio team. Credits: Ponda. Ponda, a British biomaterials company known for its insulation material BioPuff, is set to initiate a new crowdfunding campaign to help “broaden the ownership of regenerative fashion innovation”. Its launch comes as the Bristol-based firm looks to move beyond early traction towards broader commercial supply, with the funding intended to support manufacturing scale-up, operational build-out and go-to-market execution. Speaking on this mission, Ponda […]

Burberry and Hunza G collaborate on a new swimwear capsule. Credits: Burberry United by a shared commitment to material innovation, British brands Burberry and Hunza G collaborate on a new swimwear capsule launching in summer 2026. The collection is built on signature Hunza G silhouettes, from its Original Crinkle™ ultra-stretch fabric, in iconic Burberry colours with Burberry Check trims. 'There’s a natural connection between Burberry and Hunza G as British brands,’ says Burberry Chief […]

Credits: Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren is pleased to announce the opening of its first store in the fall of 2026. An exclusive home goods store in Milan, Italy, located on the historic Via della Spiga. Credits: Ralph Lauren Launched in 1983, Ralph Lauren's comprehensive Home collection revolutionized the industry with... Its pioneering approach to lifestyle applied to design. Since its inception, Ralph Lauren Home has become synonymous with a distinctive vision of enduring style and a A […]

Credits: Image: Historic Royal Palaces; Spitalfields mantua The post-WWII era, the Golden Age of mid-century fashion, saw Parisian couture redefine global elegance with architecturally brilliant and technically advanced gowns. This film explores 100 iconic dresses from this period, celebrating the legendary houses that shaped modern femininity, including: Christian Dior, who launched the 1947 "New Look;" Cristóbal Balenciaga, the master of sculptural engineering; Hubert de Givenchy, who […]

Chanel resort 26-27 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Lyst platform has just published its quarterly index for the first quarter of 2026. As the company celebrates nearly a decade of trend analysis, this edition introduces a new methodology built around three fundamental pillars: “Desire, Demand, and Discovery”. This analytical overhaul highlights a new reality for buyers and industry executives. The purchasing journey is no longer linear, now shaped by artificial intelligence […]

Credits: UAL’s London College of Fashion Students at University of the Arts London’s London College of Fashion have unveiled a collaborative project with adidas and the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation to honour the legacy of Stephen Lawrence. Titled The Market, the project was created by scholarship recipients from multiple courses across the college and explores the market as a shared cultural space where communities meet, exchange and connect. Students involved in the initiative come […]

Credits: Dutch Design week Dutch Design Awards has announced the jury for its 2026 Emerging Talent Award 2026 following the opening of nominations during Milan Design Week. The award recognises early-career designers whose work demonstrates critical thinking, innovation and future-focused practice. The 2026 jury will be chaired by Borre Akkersdijk and includes Imruh Asha, Gabriele Chiave, Karin van Gilst, Afaina de Jong, Christian Luiten, Nalden and Hussein Suleiman. According to organisers, […]

Credits: Lacoste With its new brand campaign, Lacoste reaffirms what defines its identity: a style born from tennis, driven by a free, effortless and dynamic French elegance. The campaign marks the return of “Life is a Beautiful Sport”, the Maison's signature. It is a way of understanding sport beyond performance: as an attitude, a gesture, a way of playing and living. It continues the historical link between Lacoste and tennis, powerfully embodied by Novak Djokovic, the French brand's […]

Frasers in Dundee Credits: Frasers Group British retail powerhouse Frasers Group has announced the acquisition of two prominent retail destinations in the UK, York Designer Outlet and East Midlands Designer Outlet. The transaction, confirmed on April 29, 2026, marks a significant expansion of the group’s property portfolio as it continues to execute its long-term Elevation Strategy. The two sites attract a combined annual footfall of nearly 7.8 million visitors. By securing these assets, […]

Interior of Puig's headquarters in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Puig. Madrid – Without having previously announced the exact timing for the release of its new fiscal year results, Puig finally reported its performance for the first quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, after the markets closed. For the three-month period ending March 31, the company's results were significantly impacted by exchange rates. According to information submitted by the company to the National […]