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Playtime Fest in New York City Credits: Playtime As Playtime hosts another edition of its trade show in New York City, buyers are cautious about stock and delivery — a trend seen across different sectors of the apparel industry, currently dealing with the unpredictability of US market tariffs. “Buyers currently have short visibility on geopolitical changes. It's difficult to anticipate what will happen and how it will affect them. They have to build collections that respond to the needs of […]

Pop-up Farm Rio au Bon Marché Rive Gauche Credits: Flavia Ribeiro, Farm Rio Brazilian fashion brand Farm Rio will run its inspections, laboratory testing and product traceability through the supply chain platform of US software company Inspectorio, the two companies said in a joint announcement. The rollout covers the brand's retail markets in France, Italy, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and the US. Farm Rio is taking three of the platform's modules: quality risk management, which […]

Production facility at the headquarters in Lenzing Image: Lenzing AG, Photographer: Franz Neumayr Austrian fibre producer Lenzing AG has announced additional drastic measures as part of its ongoing reform efforts. On Monday evening, the group announced that it will close two more sites. The affected factories are in Heiligenkreuz, Austria, and Grimsby in the UK. Fibre production in Heiligenkreuz is set to cease by the end of this year and in Grimsby by the end of 2027. The company is currently […]

Marc O'Polo launches brand community Credits: Marc O'Polo Marc O'Polo is transforming its customer loyalty programme, launched in 2019, into an international brand community, which will launch on August 3 in eleven European markets. The programme will offer members exclusive benefits, content and experiences, extending the brand experience beyond the point of purchase, Marc O'Polo announced on Tuesday. Since the member programme was introduced in 2019, two million customers have registered. […]

Gymshark's CSCO Matt Rogers Credits: Gymshark British fitness apparel brand Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to chief supply chain officer, a step up from the interim general manager role for sourcing and supply chain that he had been leading. He will be responsible for overseeing the company's entire supply chain, from sourcing across multiple geographies, through manufacturing of the product to freight, logistics and customer delivery. According to the brand, Rogers will sit on the […]

Image illustrating export and import. Credits: Pexels The European Union (EU) is imposing import duties of 60 to 67.5 percent on Chinese nylon, report Dutch media Nu.nl and De Telegraaf. The measure follows an investigation by the European Commission, which found that polyamide yarns, better known as nylon, were being offered on the European market at dumped prices. According to the European Commission, the measure is intended to protect the European nylon industry from unfair competition. The […]

Canadian flag and US flag. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited The North American textile and garment ecosystem is reeling following Washington's announcement to invoke Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, slapping a maximum 50 percent ad valorem (according to value) duty on a vast array of Canadian imports effective 19th August 2026. While initial political headlines focused heavily on disputes involving the dairy, alcohol and automotive sectors, the […]

Credits: Kent Junior School of Fashion & Arts Young fashion designers aged 8 to 18 showcased original garments they designed and made themselves at the Kent Junior School of Fashion & Arts' annual Summer Showcase. The event featured a collection of student-created designs developed over the past year, highlighting the participants' creativity and technical skills. Based in Aylesham, the not-for-profit organisation provides fashion and arts education for children and young people, with […]

In Pictures Wrangler x LoveShackFancy Credits: Wrangler Wrangler, part of Kontoor Brands, and LoveShackFancy will launch a 19-piece limited-edition womenswear denim collection on August 5, with prices ranging from 79 dollars to 239 dollars. Wrangler x LoveShackFancy collection Credits: Wrangler The capsule pairs four Wrangler denim fits carrying bow embroidery alongside the brand's classic "W" stitching with denim bustier tops finished with a bow-shaped zipper, trucker and […]

Raphael Heinold Image: R.Brand Group CEO Raphael Heinold is leaving the R.Brand Group, part of the Röther Group, according to a report by trade magazine Textilwirtschaft (TW). The departure is “at his own request”, TW stated, citing a company statement. According to “usually well-informed sources”, Heinold is on the verge of a move to the Rottendorf-based apparel company S.Oliver Group, the article states. The R.Brand Group bundles the former brands of the Herford-based apparel […]

Credits: U.S. Mission to Nigeria Creative, Digital and Innovation Economy Initiative Organizations in Nigeria are being invited to apply for funding under the Creative, Digital, and Innovation Economy Initiative, a program designed to support projects that strengthen the country's creative and technology sectors through innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. According to the funding announcement, the initiative seeks proposals from eligible nonprofit organizations and other […]

Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held in Arteixo on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – Adding to the recent series of analyst recommendations on Inditex and its business model, British financial institution Barclays has issued a new report. The report assesses the strengths and potential of the Spanish fashion multinational. The company is expected to perform remarkably well both on and off the stock market. Consequently, Barclays […]

FW26. Credits: Christian Wijnants Belgian designer Christian Wijnants has drawn on Japanese Zen gardens, known as karesansui, for his autumn/winter 2026 collection, titled 'Lines of Serenity', according to a press release. The raked linear patterns, curved compositions and muted tones of these dry landscape gardens are translated, the brand said, into sculptural silhouettes and a restrained palette. Credits: Christian Wijnants Outerwear references the monks who tend the gardens: several […]

Yoshiokubo SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo will run from August 31 to September 5, with 28 confirmed collections for the spring/summer 2027 season. The framework includes 25 official designer shows, including four debuts, and three partnership shows, through which associations and organisations group brands from individual countries. Including the partnership shows, nine collections will come from abroad, with another brand showing via the Rakuten “by R” […]

Die Europazentrale von VF in Stabio Credits: VF Corporation VF Corporation and the VF Foundation announced an expansion of their partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF), broadening a scholarship program designed to support community college students pursuing careers in the fashion and apparel industry. The initiative aims to increase educational access while providing participants with greater exposure to professional opportunities across the sector. According to VF, the […]

Designer Sonia Carrasco at the close of her autumn/winter 2026/2027 collection presentation in Paris. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Spanish designer Sonia Carrasco will present her collection in Tokyo for the first time as part of the spring/summer 2027 presentations at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, which runs from August 31 to September 5, 2026, and features a total of 28 collections. Her show is scheduled for Thursday, September three at 7pm JST in the Hikarie Hall at the Shibuya Hikarie […]

APM Monaco campaign. Credits: APM Monaco European private equity group CVC Capital Partners is in talks to buy a stake in Monaco-based fashion jewellery brand APM Monaco from US investment firm TPG, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. CVC has moved ahead of rival bidders and is now seen as the frontrunner for the holding, according to the report, though other private equity firms have also shown interest and further suitors could still emerge. The talks are […]

Brunello Cucinelli's menswear collection for autumn/winter 2026-27 Credits: Brunello Cucinelli Solomei AI, the company that developed the Callimacus platform, has announced an investment agreement from Salesforce. The deal will support the expansion of Callimacus' engineering and AI research capabilities, accelerating product development and commercial growth in Europe and North America. Callimacus was developed over three years with the support of Brunello Cucinelli's holding company. It is […]

Tyla is Kate Spade New York's newest global ambassador. Credits: Courtesy of Kate Spade New York / Max Christiansen/BFA.com Kate Spade New York has named South African singer Tyla as its global brand ambassador, with the two-time Grammy winner set to front the brand's fall 2026 campaign. Tyla will make her debut in the campaign, which the brand says centres on its "Spark Something Beautiful" ethos and nods to her second album, '"A*Pop," released in July. The partnership will run across brand […]

Boss store Credits: Hugo Boss. UK retail giant Frasers Group (Frasers) has secured merger control clearance from the European Commission for its voluntary public takeover offer to acquire all ordinary shares in German fashion house Hugo Boss. The regulatory approval, granted on July 27, 2026, satisfies the offer condition outlined in the offer document published on June 25, 2026, making the takeover offer unconditional. Frasers initially announced its decision to launch the voluntary public […]

Emu Australia enters new chapter following comprehensive brand evolution Credits: Emu Australia Most people know Emu Australia for one thing: its sheepskin boots. But the brand’s heritage and its product offering run considerably deeper than that. The Australian footwear brand is currently undertaking a complete overhaul of its business, including a rebranding and a new e-commerce platform, with an elevated campaign for FW26 and a collaboration with skiwear brand We Norwegians, launching […]

Credits: London college of fashion A new interview with psychologist and fashion researcher Dr. Carolyn Mair explores the growing role of behavioural science in fashion, arguing that understanding why people make clothing choices is becoming as important as understanding how garments are designed or manufactured. Published by Meer, the interview examines how fashion intersects with identity, emotion, decision-making and sustainability. Mair, a cognitive psychologist and former Professor of […]

Credits: Stone Island Olympic gold medalist Brianna Stewart wears the 1200039 organic panama cotton and nylon overshirt, a pinnacle piece from Stone Island's fall/winter 2026 collection, as part of the brand's 'Community as a Form of Research' project. The full look pairs the overshirt with a matching pant, rendered in contrasting fabrics that highlight Stone Island's ongoing experimentation in uniting disparate materials into a single, cohesive whole. The cotton base is enhanced with […]

Credits: Berkeley College Students and alumni from Berkeley College participated in a side event during the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), where they joined educators, nonprofit leaders, and sustainability advocates in discussions about the role of fashion in advancing environmental and social goals. The event, titled Fashioning Transformative, Equitable and Innovative Actions for a Sustainable Future for All, was held on July 14 at the United Nations Church Center in […]

Digital Brands Group logo Credits: Image: Digital Brands Group US apparel conglomerate Digital Brands Group (DBG) has announced a 32 percent expansion of its secured US program, bringing its total value to 165 million dollars. The company, headquartered in Austin, Texas, stated that the growth follows a one-for-40 stock consolidation. The addition of new apparel and footwear categories serves as the primary driver behind the 40 million dollar program expansion. Following the reverse stock […]

Cosabella campaign shot Credits: Cosabella via Facebook US brand management firm Crown Brands Group (Crown) has completed the acquisition of Italian luxury lingerie label Cosabella from Swiss apparel group Calida. The transaction represents the second acquisition for Crown since its establishment, following its purchase of US intimates brand Hanky Panky in December 2025. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Under the terms of the transaction, Crown will direct global brand […]

Gisele Thompson wearing PacSun x Angel City FC Collection Credits: Pacsun With global women's sports revenue on track to top 3 billion dollars this year, retailers are racing to stake a claim in the fandom. Pacsun's entry is a four-piece capsule with Angel City Football Club, out now. The specialty retailer unveiled the collection on Saturday, featuring a striped long-sleeve polo jersey, graphic tee, fleece sweatshirt and matching sweatpants, priced from 40 to 70 dollars and built in soft […]

Dior's 'resort' boutique in Ibiza, summer 2026. Credits: Kristen Pelou, Dior. On Monday, luxury giant LVMH announced sales of 38.6 billion euros for the first half of 2026. This figure demonstrates stability and accelerated growth, despite a climate disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East. From January to the end of June 2026, the net profit of the owner of Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine and Moët & Chandon remained stable compared to 2025, amounting to 5.7 billion euros. Recurring […]

49 year old designer Christian Wijnants is proud to be Belgian. Credits: Christian Wijnants Interview Antwerp's Fashion Festival in June presented a cabinet of curiosities around Belgium's primary fashion capital, initially shaped by the Antwerp Six. Meanwhile, the city also hosts commercial brands with a strong design ethos, of which Christian Wijnants is a household name. Knitwear is your speciality, and one of the reasons your work is often compared to Dries Van Noten. Could you talk us […]

Michael Murray Credits: Frasers Group Frasers Group is exploring ways to install its chief executive, Michael Murray, as chief executive of Hugo Boss, as the Mike Ashley-controlled retailer seeks greater control over the German fashion house, The Times reported on Sunday. Sources told the paper that Frasers was laying the groundwork to position Murray at the top of Hugo Boss. The move would follow a significant escalation, as on July 21, Frasers pushed its stake above 30 percent, crossing the […]

Azzedine Alaïa Credits: Azzedine Alaïa by Gilles Bensimon Almost 10 years after his death in 2017, the couturier Azzedine Alaïa is the subject of his first major retrospective in the US, according to a report by WWD. From November 21, 2026, to April 11, 2027, the Legion of Honor art museum in San Francisco will host an exhibition dedicated to his work, organised with the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa in Paris. Titled “Azzedine Alaïa: Sculpting Fashion”, the event will bring together […]

Credits: Lacoste French fashion brand Lacoste has built its spring/summer 2026 collection around tenniscore, a trend in which tennis-inspired style continues to move from performance wear into everyday fashion. The collection draws on the codes of vintage tennis clubs and heritage sportswear, referencing the legacy of founder and former tennis champion René Lacoste. The collection includes structured polo shirts, pleated skirts and layered pieces in white and other classic tennis-club […]

Credits: School of Fashion @ LPU Lovely Professional University (LPU) has outlined its vision for fashion education in a new article highlighting how its School of Design – Fashion Design & Technology is adapting its curriculum to reflect changes in the global fashion industry. The university says its programmes are designed to combine creative practice with technical knowledge, entrepreneurship and sustainability, reflecting the growing demand for graduates who can work across multiple […]

Mango's headquarters in Palau-solità i Plegamans, Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Mango. Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Mango has just reported its turnover results for the first half of 2026. During this period, from January to June, the company continued to post positive turnover growth. However, the rate was significantly lower than previously. The management of the Spanish company announced that Mango closed the first six months of its current 2026 fiscal year with total sales of […]

The image Renzo Rosso used to announce the film Be Brave Credits: Courtesy Our Films, ph Roberto Beragnoli e Alessandra Condello Milan - "Be Brave" is the title of the documentary film chronicling the extraordinary personal and entrepreneurial journey of Renzo Rosso, founder and chairman of the OTB Group and one of the most visionary figures in international fashion and communication. This is according to the Venice Biennale website. 90-minute film to be presented in the official selection - […]

French businessman Bernard Arnault (white shirt, centre) and his son Antoine Arnault (right) attend the Roland Garros tournament on 7 June 2026. Credits: Photo by MUSTAFA YALCIN / ANADOLU / ANADOLU VIA AFP Paris - Bernard Arnault, the head of French luxury group LVMH, denied on Sunday that there was any "crack" in his family, responding to an article in the French newspaper Le Monde that described disagreements among his children over the future leadership of the luxury giant, according to […]

A member of a forest fire reinforcement brigade (BRIF) from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. Credits: Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. Madrid - Spain's two main retail employers' associations have offered to help the tens of thousands of people displaced by the wildfires burning across the country, coordinating with public authorities to channel essential supplies. Distribution association Anged, which represents large […]

Colin Temple and Tomas Petersson Credits: Genesco Genesco has appointed Tomas Petersson as president of Schuh, its U.K. footwear retailer aimed at young consumers, the company said on Monday. Petersson succeeds Colin Temple, who is retiring after 38 years with the business. Petersson joins from Foot Locker, where he was senior vice president and general manager, EMEA, running the company's largest international business. He previously served as Foot Locker's global general manager of atmos, […]

Credits: FARFETCH FARFETCH, the leading global platform for luxury, today unveils its exclusive Pre-Fall campaign, shot in Margate, in southeastern England. Photographed by Alessandro Furchino Capria, the campaign juxtaposes FARFETCH’s high-impact luxury offering with the quiet of 1960s suburban architecture and coastal landscapes. Grounding this season’s key trends in an authentic setting, the selection is a definitive guide to transeasonal style, effortlessly balancing relaxed summer […]

Interview Founder Madhu Vaishnav of Saheli Women in front of her pop-up shop in Amsterdam. Credits: Anna Roos van Wijngaarden “I am not a fashion designer, and none of my women have studied fashion. Yet we understand the craft very well, because it is in our DNA.” Along the Amsterdam canals, Madhu Vaishnav, founder of the Saheli women's collective, outlines her mission. Until July 29, the brand's third in-house collection is on display, after which the pop-up will move to London. The […]

Firefighters tackle a blaze in Marcheprime, west of Bordeaux, on July 26, 2026. Credits: Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP Blocked in evacuated warehouses, cut off from major road networks or threatened by toxic smoke, textile and clothing stocks in south-west France are facing an unprecedented shock during the peak summer season. For several days, a massive wildfire has been devastating the Gironde department, from the Cap-Ferret peninsula to the outskirts of Bordeaux. While the forest fires […]

Emma Håkansson, founder of Collective Fashion Justice. Credits: Emma Håkansson A fur coat or a crocodile leather bag has long been considered the 'ultimate luxury'. New research from Collective Fashion Justice (CFJ) suggests this is no longer the case. The report, ‘Wildlife Exploitation is Not Luxurious’, reveals that a striking 95 percent of high-earners surveyed in London, Paris and New York believe the use of wild animal skins and fur makes a fashion brand less chic. The preference is […]

SS26. Credits: American Vintage French brand American Vintage has presented its spring/summer 2026 collection, featuring fluid fabrics, loose cuts and pastel colours, according to a press release. The brand reinterprets summer essentials in a feminine, fluid style. According to the American Vintage styling team, the brand was inspired by vintage lingerie, especially for the prints, and lace accents were added to some finishes. Key pieces include extra-long trousers, loose shirts worn open over […]

Kimberly Mimnaugh Credits: Manolo Blahnik Manolo Blahnik has named Kimberly Mimnaugh as managing director of the Americas, effective immediately, the luxury footwear and accessories brand said on Monday. Mimnaugh will oversee the delivery and execution of commercial strategy for Manolo Blahnik Americas, the brand's New York-based subsidiary, across retail, wholesale and e-commerce, and will hold overall accountability for operations in the region. She will also act as a brand ambassador in […]

Credits: Louis Vuitton French luxury house Louis Vuitton has introduced The Multipass, a versatile new addition to its accessories lineup that offers an endless array of personas. Part of a new line introduced by the Express, the creation represents a new generation of slouchy bags defined by clean, refined lines that combine elegance and functionality. First unveiled with the Cruise 2026 collection in Avignon, the Multipass has since immediately established itself as one of the House's […]

Shein corner at BHV, Paris. Credits: Photo by J-F ROLLINGER / ONLY FRANCE / ONLY FRANCE VIA AFP Singapore-based fast fashion retailer Shein has disclosed a softening in profitability and a deceleration in revenue growth, providing investors with an initial detailed view of its financial health ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. According to a regulatory filing submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the entity name Shein Global Holdings, the company recorded […]

Credits: Swarovski Swarovski and MARVEL launch a new X-Men home décor collection, renewing their collaboration on the global franchise for a second time. Supercharged and ready for action, MARVEL X-Men x Swarovski returns with four iconic figures in celebration of the launch of the much-anticipated X-Men ‘97 Season 2. Fan favorite MARVEL characters Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, and Jean Grey are rendered in luminous crystal – posed and poised for dramatic effect. Each figurine captures the […]

Skims hoarding for its Regent Street flagship set to open summer 2026 Credits: Skims Skims has promoted Tracy Nguyen to chief communications officer, a newly created position at the intimate apparel brand founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede. She retains leadership of Skims' global communications in the expanded role, while taking on broader oversight of the brand's entertainment, sports and brand partnerships, WWD reported. Nguyen will also continue to develop celebrity, talent and sports […]

SS27 Menswear Trend: The Colorful Preppy Aesthetic Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight For SS27, Milan hosted two titans of American style presenting different, hyper-colorful takes on preppy fashion. Thom Browne reimagined collegiate prep, executing his signature tailored style in vivid madras, technical nylon seersuckers, and graphic-check wools. On the other hand, Polo Ralph Lauren leaned heavily into vibrant hues and playful prints. This colorful, preppy aesthetic emerged as a dominant […]

Crochet flowers. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. The next generation of fashion consumers seem to be showing a growing interest in the time behind a product. A sweater no longer solely exists as a garment. For some young consumers, it can also represent a skill learned, a material chosen and hours spent making something personal by hand. That shift is helping traditional crafts such as knitting, crochet, embroidery and punch needles find new relevance. Often grouped under the […]

A look from the Maxhosa Africa FW26 collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) unveiled the provisional schedule for the womenswear Paris Fashion Week this Friday. Maxhosa Africa and Alexandra Golovanoff are among the new additions. This season brings together a total of 101 fashion houses on the provisional official schedule of the FHCM. Running from September 28 to October 6, 2026, the programme features 68 runway shows and 33 […]

Anekke store on Platería street in Murcia, Spain. Credits: Anekke. Madrid – The Alicante-based company Azzar Group, which specialises in the design, manufacture and sale of handbags, accessories and fashion garments, has decided to take its main brand, Anekke, into a new phase of growth and internationalisation. For this new chapter, the company has entrusted the brand's management to executive Brigitte Boehm. Founded in the Alicante town of Petrer in 1996 by siblings José Ramón, […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion extended its run of growth to a fifth consecutive week, with in-store sales now carrying the category almost single-handedly, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +3.31% against a positive +1.68% base a year earlier — genuine growth, if at a gentler pace than the recent peak. Store fashion remained the engine, up +8.24% against a modest +1.36% base, leading the category for a third straight […]

Image for illustration purposes Credits: Wildberries Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse for a Russian e-commerce giant near Saint Petersburg early Friday, triggering a fire that sent smoke pouring over the historic city, according to local officials and an AFP reporter. Kyiv has targeted Saint Petersburg as it steps up long-range drone strikes on Russian energy, military and logistics sites in recent weeks. An AFP reporter saw grey smoke rising into the morning sky over high-rise buildings in […]

Credits: Andrew Maximov Taking place in September, the show will feature designers from around the world and a new partnership with the blue-chip brand Porsche. Cheshire Fashion Week has announced a partnership with Porsche Centre Wilmslow as part of its growth strategy of strengthening the event's presence across Cheshire. It is expected that top designers from Ireland, Nigeria, Portugal, and the United States will attend the main event at Chester Cathedral on 5 September 2026. Opening the […]

Calida collection. Credits: Calida Group Swiss company Calida Group is selling its US lingerie brand Cosabella to the New York-based Crown Brands Group. The sale was made as part of an asset purchase agreement concluded on July 23, 2026. The purchase price of the transaction was not disclosed. The Swiss lingerie company aims to simplify its brand portfolio and focus on its core brands, Calida and Aubade, going forward. Cosabella was only acquired in May 2022 for 80 million US dollars. The sale […]

Leeds high street Credits: Unsplash by Jonny Gios UK high street retailers recorded their fifth consecutive week of like-for-like sales growth, according to data from the latest High Street Sales Tracker published by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Total like-for-like (LFL), sales grew by 1.75 percent for the week ending July 19, 2026, compared to a positive base of 2.30 percent during the same week in 2025. The performance was supported by high temperatures across England and […]

Adidas Eindhoven Credit: Adidas Adidas shares remained under pressure on Friday. The downward spiral intensified, with the share price temporarily falling by 5.6 percent to a six-week low in Xetra trading. The discount most recently stood at 3.3 percent. At 170.60 euros (194.22 dollars), the shares have now fallen below the 50-day line, having already dropped below the 21-day line a few days ago. This further clouds the short-term technical chart outlook. Traders cited disappointment over the […]

A photograph from the collection by Hannah Coen for Loewe, celebrating Spain's victory in the 2026 Football World Cup. Credits: Loewe. Madrid – The Spanish national team's historic victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has dominated the news all week, including within the fashion sector. To celebrate this well-deserved triumph, Spanish house Loewe has released a collection of photographs by creative Hannah Coen. Coen, a London-based creative, has a well-established career in fashion, regularly […]

Nike and FC Barcelona present their second Kobe collection. Credits: Nike US brand Nike has unveiled the second kit and the Kobe x FC Barcelona collection for the 2026-27 season, according to a press release. The collection unites the Kobe Sheath logo and the club's crest for the second consecutive season. According to Nike, the kit is inspired by the basketball player Kobe Bryant. Details include a texture inspired by the black mamba; a Field Purple colour base; gold accents; an iridescent […]

Coach store in Paris. Credits: Coach Coach has opened a Coach Play store in Paris's Le Marais, its first dedicated home for the experiential concept in the French capital and the latest move in the accessible-luxury brand's expansion across the EMEAI region. Coach store in Paris. Credits: Coach Located on the corner of rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie and rue du Bourg-Tibourg in the fourth arrondissement, the store brings Coach's global "Play" format to one of the city's most […]

Rains becomes main sponsor of Copenhagen football club B.93 Credits: Rains / B.93 Danish lifestyle brand Rains is set to become the main sponsor of Copenhagen football club B.93. The contract, which applies to the men's first team, will commence from the 2026/2027 season. The idea behind the partnership is rooted in Rains' origins as a rainwear specialist. The club is based in Østerbro, where it rains approximately 170 days a year. Each season, B.93 plays around sixteen home games. This means […]

MySize Credits: MySize. A new analysis from The Business of Fashion explores whether fashion school remains a worthwhile investment as rising tuition costs, changing career pathways and advances in artificial intelligence reshape expectations of higher education. The article examines how prospective students are increasingly questioning the return on investment of fashion degrees, particularly as the industry experiences slower hiring, fewer entry-level opportunities and the emergence of […]

President Donald J. Trump during a press conference on March 9, 2026. Credits: The White House, by Daniel Torok. Madrid – US president, Donald J. Trump, has once again disrupted trade relations with key partners and major global economies by announcing new additional tariffs for 60 economies. These new tariffs range from 10 to 12.5 percent. Special tariff quotas have also been added for textiles from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia, which are conditional on the import of US […]

Chanel bag, FW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Chanel is reorganising its finance department. According to information from Fashionnetwork, Hélène de Tissot has been appointed chief financial officer. She brings to this strategic role extensive expertise gained outside the fashion and apparel sector. Formerly the chief financial officer of the spirits group Pernod Ricard, Hélène de Tissot will join Chanel Ltd. in October 2026. She will officially assume her operational duties as […]

Credits: Fashion-Enter Limited (FEL) Fashion-Enter Limited (FEL) is expanding its apprenticeship provision in response to increasing demand for skilled sewing machinists, while reporting strong outcomes from its higher-level technical training programmes. The independent learning provider, which operates campuses in Haringey, Islington and Leicester, has announced a renewed focus on its Level 2 Sewing Machinist apprenticeship, delivered through its Fashion Technology Academy and ethical […]

Credits: ECCO Danish footwear brand Ecco has unveiled new models in its ‘Receptor’ series, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its ‘Receptor’ technology, according to a press release. The collection includes womenswear and menswear models in various material options: a mix of textile and mesh, premium leather, or a textile-leather combination with a ‘Gore-Tex’ membrane. According to the brand, the ‘Receptor’ technology supports the natural movement of the foot and is designed […]

Johan Vercammen, chief retail officer, Pepe Jeans Credits: AWWG website Spain-based fashion group All We Wear Group (AWWG) has promoted Johan Vercammen to the role of chief retail officer at denim brand Pepe Jeans. The appointment took effect in July 2026. Vercammen steps into the new executive position after serving as vice president of global retail at Pepe Jeans since October 2023. In the new role, Vercammen will oversee retail operations and commercial strategies for the UK-founded brand […]

Ugg store Credits: Renata Kalkmann US-based footwear conglomerate Deckers Outdoor Corporation (Deckers Brands) has announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, delivering record quarterly net sales above 1 billion dollars for the first time in corporate history. Net sales for the first quarter increased 5.7 percent to 1.02 billion dollars compared to 964.50 million dollars in the same period of the prior financial year. On a constant currency basis, net […]

John Tighe Credits: Courtesy of Tailored Brands In August 2020, Tailored Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as pandemic lockdowns emptied offices and gutted demand for suits. The company announced plans to shut down up to 500 stores at the time. In July 2026, the same company — parent of Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore — publicly filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering. […]

Yann Musquin Credits: LVMH LVMH, the world's leading luxury group, announced on Thursday the appointment of Yann Musquin as chief executive of its fragrance division, replacing Romain Spitzer, who has recently moved to rival Kering, according to AFP. Musquin will head LVMH Fragrance Brands, where the group says his brief is to strengthen the appeal of its Givenchy Parfums and Kenzo Parfums houses and to develop LVMH's wider portfolio of brands. The perfume market is highly competitive and […]

Longchamp bag Credits: Longchamp / Oliver Hadlee Pearch Longchamp USA, the American arm of French leather goods brand Longchamp, has paid the US government 1,997,110 dollars to resolve allegations that it improperly received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, the US Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey said on Tuesday. The office of US attorney Robert Frazer said the settlement resolves claims under the False Claims Act that the company, a manufacturer and distributor of […]

Credits: Sephora French beauty retailer Sephora has opened its first UK boutique concept on London's Carnaby Street. The store, which spans 2,691 square feet, is Sephora UK's 16th location and opened on July 23, 2026, with managing director Sarah Boyd cutting the ribbon at midday. The boutique brings Sephora's curated product edits, personalised services and Beauty Advisors into a smaller, high street format. It is designed for customers popping in on a lunch break, browsing with friends or […]

The promo image of JCPenny's Mackie: Bob Mackie collection. Credits: JCPenny Bob Mackie has settled the lawsuits he filed in October ​against JCPenney and his business partner Marc Schwartz for allegedly using his ‌name, signature, and likeness without permission to sell apparel. The designer had also accused the retailer of timing the launch to coincide with the release of Taylor Swift’s album “The Life of a Showgirl,” whose artwork featured a costume designed by him. U.S. District […]

Credits: FIT X-Rite Pantone and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) have announced an expanded partnership aimed at advancing digital colour education for fashion students, reflecting the growing importance of colour management skills across product development and global supply chains. According to PR Newswire, the collaboration will provide FIT students with access to professional colour management technologies and workflows used throughout the fashion industry. By integrating digital […]

Muna for Ugg's back-to-school 2026 campaign. Credits: Ugg In Pictures Ugg is launching its back-to-achool campaign on Wednesday, framing the category around creativity and self-expression rather than the traditional return-to-classroom message. The campaign features indie-pop band Muna alongside students and emerging creatives, positioning the season as the start of a new creative chapter rather than simply a return to school. Muna for Ugg's back-to-school 2026 campaign. Credits: Ugg […]

In Pictures Sprayground transforms Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' into wearable art Credits: Sprayground New York-based travel fashion brand Sprayground has partnered with the Mauritshuis Museum in the Hague, the Netherlands, to develop a travel collection inspired by Johannes Vermeer’s renowned painting, ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring.’ The collection features three exclusive backpack designs that honor the world-famous portrait, which is often referred to as the “Mona Lisa […]

Mugler introduces its first handbag campaign under the creative direction of Miguel Castro Freitas Credits: Mugler In Pictures Mugler has unveiled the first handbags of Miguel Castro Freitas' tenure as creative director — the Aurora and Lua lines — alongside a campaign that places a female bodybuilder at its centre. Shot by photographer Chris Lensz, the campaign frames its protagonist through the language of classic portraiture and late-19th-century sculpture studies, presenting muscled, […]

José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche, independent director of Inditex. Credits: CaixaBank. Madrid – Among the latest news surrounding the Spanish fashion giant, Inditex's management has reported the acquisition of a significant volume of company shares by José Ignacio Goirigolzarri. He is the former chief executive officer of BBVA and former executive chairman of Bankia and CaixaBank. The company welcomed him as a new member of its board of directors following its last annual general […]

The Waf. × Adidas Superstar ADV Credits: Adidas Adidas has partnered with African skate community Waf. (Wafflesncream) to create a collaborative edition of the Superstar ADV.  Marking the sportswear brand's first partnership with a Nigerian brand and its first with an African skate community, presale for the sneaker launches today ahead of its global release in October. Waf. was co-founded in Lagos in 2012 by brothers Jomi and Nifemi Marcus-Bello with KC Obijiaku, built around the idea that […]

Zegna SS27 Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight The Zegna brand drove the Ermenegildo Zegna Group's results, reaching 324.3 million euros in revenue in the second quarter of 2026. This represents an increase of 16.9 percent, or 16.5 percent on an organic basis. Group revenues increased to 517.1 million euros in second quarter 2026, up 10.3 percent Revenues for the Italian group, which is listed on Wall Street and operates in the luxury menswear sector, increased to 517.1 million euros in the […]

Credits: DANTE6 DANTE6 presents Luminous Solar, a collection inspired by the pioneering spirit of the first female aviators of the 1920s and 1930s. These were women who challenged convention with courage, independence and effortless elegance, and their functional wardrobe forms the foundation of the new collection: leather jackets, utility details, flight pants and cropped trench coats. A key historical reference is Amelia Earhart, the world's most iconic female aviator. Her signature style, […]

Katherine Kassis at the University of Haifa Department of Fashion's Graduate Fashion Show Credits: Yossi Caraso The University of Haifa's School of Design has held its first graduate fashion show on the university's main campus, marking a milestone for its fashion programme as 25 final-year students presented collections developed over four years of study. The show featured projects exploring themes including identity, memory, migration, family history and cultural heritage. According to the […]

Paige launches debut handbag collection Credits: Paige California-based fashion brand Paige has launched its debut handbag collection, marking its first expansion into a new product category in approximately two years. The collection consists of The Kensi, a classic suede shoulder bag made in Los Angeles from premium Italian materials with a brass Cuban link chain strap.  Paige launches debut handbag collection Credits: Paige Designed to complement Paige’s lifestyle collection, the […]

This image was created using an artificial intelligence tool. Credits: FashionUnited. Sweden intends to ban PFAS, the group of chemicals nicknamed "forever chemicals", in clothing, footwear, cookware and other consumer goods from 2028, moving ahead of forthcoming European Union regulation, the Swedish government said on Wednesday, news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. The ban would cover clothing, footwear, waterproofing treatments for clothing and footwear, cookware, cosmetics and […]

Interior of the Messe Offenbach exhibition centre (Germany) during the first edition of the Barefoot European Shoe Fair. Credits: Messe Offenbach. Madrid – Demonstrating how “barefoot” footwear has become not just a trend but a growing consumer demand, the second edition of the “Barefoot European Shoe Fair” will take place from July 24 to 26, 2026. The international trade show will be held on the outskirts of Frankfurt, with 28 Spanish footwear brands set to participate. Following […]

Credits: London College of Fashion MA students Kuang Yilin, left, and Shen Tianjun. Image: Global AI+Fashion Innovation Application Competition Two students from the London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London, have won the top award in China's first large-scale artificial intelligence fashion design competition, highlighting the growing role of AI within fashion education and creative practice. The competition, the Global AI+Fashion Innovation Application Competition, […]

Interview Taft's Longhorn collection. Credits: Taft Italian-crafted footwear brand Taft has launched the Longhorn collection, the first release in what the company is calling a "new brand era" that will unfold through a series of limited-edition drops over the summer. According to VP of brand marketing McKenna Taylor, the refresh is less a reinvention than a sharpening of the brand's existing identity. "Our brand refresh isn't about changing who Taft is. It's about bringing greater […]

Ethan Hawke for Canali Credits: Canali Italian menswear house Canali has appointed actor, director and writer Ethan Hawke as its new global brand ambassador. Canali, a family-owned company founded in 1934, said it selected Hawke for a career and personal approach it views as aligned with the brand's identity around craftsmanship and attention to detail. Hawke has worked as an actor for more than four decades and has also directed and written across film and stage. "We were drawn to Ethan […]

Gucci Making Of Icons 1999 Credits: Gucci Gucci has renewed its Gender Equality certification, obtained following a recertification audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Italia, an internationally accredited and recognised certification body. The recertification audit involved 14 companies operating in Italy within Gucci's corporate, retail and industrial sectors. The certification measures performance in six key areas: culture and strategy; governance; human resources management processes; […]

Footwear prices to increase with tariffs. Credits: Unspalsh A new 25 percent US tariff took effect on Wednesday, impacting a range of Brazilian goods and directly affecting the American apparel and footwear industry. Announced by President Donald Trump on July 15, the tariff has drawn criticism from industry leaders, warning the levy will raise costs for US companies. "The Administration's tariff strategy continues to take a broad, one-size-fits-all approach that leaves our industry that […]

Credits: SCANDALE French premium lingerie brand Maison Close officially adopts the name SCANDALE on 22 July, marking the next stage of its international growth strategy following the acquisition of the historic French lingerie house by founder and creative director Nicolas Busnel.Rather than introducing a new brand, the move consolidates two complementary histories under a single identity. Maison Close, founded in 2006, will continue its creative direction through SCANDALE, a name that dates […]

Nike store in Portland. Credits: Nike media centre A federal jury in Portland has found that Nike discriminated against a former female engineer by paying her less than her male colleagues and promoting her more slowly, in part because of her sex. The verdict, returned on Wednesday, orders the sportswear company to pay more than 7.5 million dollars. As Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) reported, the jury of one woman and seven men found that Nike violated federal and state law in its […]

SASSA STUDIO Credits: SASSA Spring/summer 2027 is light, feminine and commercially well-conceived. To kick off the season, SASSA, the lingerie brand from Bad Urach with over 30 years of experience, is showcasing its new lingerie and swimwear collections. The launch of its flagship line, SASSA STUDIO, makes a clear statement. Soft tones, fine textures The SS27 season thrives on the interplay of floral lace, graphic jacquards, fine embroidery, soft microfibre and lightweight spacer fabrics. A […]

Nike's Flagship in Shanghai Credits: Nike Nike Inc (NKE) plans to cut ties with thousands of online distributors in China starting in January, as it looks to tighten control over how the brand is priced and presented online and to reignite growth in the region. From next year, Nike says it will concentrate most of its online sales on its own website and app, as well as its official flagship stores on Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin. That shift will reduce its dependence on the many third-party […]

Labour Behind the Label - ‘Silenced: How wage ‘compliance’ is failing workers in Pakistan’ report Credits: Labour Behind the Label by Khalid Mahmood A new report by non-profit UK labour rights organisation, Labour Behind the Label, reveals that global fashion groups and brands, including Levi’s, Next, H&M, Gap, Inditex, Carrefour and Primark, are using a broken billion-dollar audit system that is “systematically silencing garment workers in Pakistan” despite widespread […]

Credits: ESW ESW, the international growth engine for ambitious brands, today announced the launch of ESW Agentic Commerce, a new solution designed to help brands enable AI-driven product discovery and transactions. The solution enables brands to integrate and optimize their product catalogs on AI platforms and enables secure checkout and payments within AI-powered shopping experiences. The solution works alongside retailers’ existing ecommerce infrastructure, with Microsoft Copilot planned […]

Packages from the online platform Temu. Credits: Unsplash. Beijing - China warned on Wednesday that France could face possible retaliatory measures after adopting a law aimed at countering the rise of disposable fashion, or "ultra-fast fashion". Beijing has denounced the regulation as “discriminatory” and contrary to trade principles. Adopted by the French Parliament at the end of last month, the text is set to impose a financial penalty on each ephemeral fashion item from September 1. It […]

Phillip Lim Credits: Launchmetrics Spotlight Nearly two years after stepping away from the label that carried his name, Phillip Lim has revealed what comes next: a new brand called PlayLoveWin, his third venture as a designer. Lim announced the name in a direct-to-camera video posted to Instagram, filmed from what he described as his new studio, and pointed followers to a teaser site where they can sign up for further updates. Rather than lead with product, Lim used the announcement to […]

Frasers in Dundee Credits: Frasers Group UK retail conglomerate Frasers Group (Frasers) has announced an extension to the offer period for its cash takeover bid to acquire Australian footwear distributor Accent Group (Accent). The London-listed business initially announced an all-cash on-market takeover offer on June 15, 2026, targeting all of the fully paid ordinary shares in Accent that it does not currently hold. Frasers has pitched an offer price of 0.65 Australian dollars (0.46 dollars) […]