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Textile Recycling Expo Credits: Sarah Vandoorne REPORT The textile recycling sector is ready to tackle the mountain of clothing waste but is awaiting the implementation of European regulations compelling companies to pay for the waste stage of their designs. Without additional investment, recyclers, collectors, and sorters are at risk of disappearing. Brussels - “The elephant in the room? We need to collaborate more and better. Only when brands, policymakers, collectors, sorters, and […]

Credits: Joao Luiz Bulcao / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Advertising for fast fashion platforms such as Shein, Temu and Aliexpress will soon be banned in France. The Senate, the second chamber of parliament, has approved a law aimed at curbing ultra-fast fashion. The law specifically provides for an advertising ban from the start of the new year. Influencers will also be prohibited from advertising, facing a fine if they do not comply. While the original plan was to target the entire fast […]

Perfect Moment x Boss Credits: Boss x Perfect Moment, courtesy of Boss Luxury high-performance ski and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment has reported double-digit revenue growth and significantly smaller losses for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended 31 March 2026, as its strategic pivot toward wholesale and full-price selling begins to take hold. Full-year revenue rose 9.8 percent to 23.6 million dollars, up from 21.5 million dollars the year before, while fourth-quarter revenue […]

Credits: Fabienne Chapot Interview With twenty years of brand history, Fabienne Chapot is an established name in the Netherlands. Founder Fabienne Chapot started the label in 2006 as an accessories label under the name Fab. This history gives the brand weight, which now serves as the foundation for its next step. “Internationally, we are building our new positioning from a relatively clean slate,” says Chapot. “In our home market, we want to reintroduce people to who Fabienne Chapot is […]

Gucci launches new high jewellery collection Credits: Gucci The beauty of flowers and the elegance of nautical elements define Gucci's new high jewellery collection. The collection features four distinct families: Gucci Flora, Gucci Nodo, Everlasting G and Iconic Signatures. These include the Horsebit and Marina Chain motifs, which are testaments to the Italian craftsmanship that the maison masterfully interprets. In detail, Gucci Flora celebrates the maison's deep and long-standing connection […]

Credits: Off-White. Off-White is launching L/Ab c/o Off-White, a new street style label within the Off-White universe. As the brand explains on its website, it is a brand created for the next generation of creatives, cultural catalysts and emerging talent. Inspired by the spirit of youthful experimentation that has long defined the label, the brand stems from Laboratory of Fun, a concept that envisions creativity as an open, evolving process rather than a fixed outcome. Within this framework, […]

The Ermanno Scervino store in Capri Credits: Ermanno Scervino Ermanno Scervino is focusing on its retail division. New openings include stores in Saint-Tropez; Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles; Beijing; Capri; Taormina and Prague. The company's objective is to establish a presence in the most dynamic markets and strengthen the brand's positioning. Europe and the US are confirmed as the group's strongest and most established markets, representing the main drivers of growth. According to a statement, […]

AI generated image of AI powered shopping / AI shopping / AI Agents / AI product discovery / AI Credits: FashionUnited Report Consumers are becoming more interested in leveraging AI agentic tools, AI-powered assistants that research, compare, and can make purchases when shopping.  New research from Commerce, a data-centric provider of an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem, and PayPal found that 64 percent of UK consumers are interested in trying AI agentic shopping tools, although many remain […]

Harvey Nichols owner potentially exploring sale Credits: Harvey Nichols Harvey Nichols may very well be up for sale soon, as Hong Kong retail billionaire owner Sir Dickson Poon is reportedly exploring options. A potential sale of the struggling department store chain would be the end of his 35-year ownership of Harvey Nichols. According to Sky News, Poon has appointed financial advisors FTI Consulting to look into strategic options for the department store chain, which may include a potential […]

Credits: Gucci Italian luxury house Gucci has unveiled its latest campaign, 'Made in Italy', starring global brand ambassador Jannik Sinner. The launch was marked with a dinner in London on June 22, bringing together friends of the house as the tennis season reaches Wimbledon. Rooted in Gucci's Italian heritage, the campaign positions Sinner as an embodiment of a modern Italian spirit. The current world No. 1 in the ATP rankings, Sinner is a champion who combines respect for the traditions of […]

Credits: Para Mi Over the past few months, Para Mi has been working hard behind the scenes on an exciting new chapter: The Studio Edit. This new line within the Para Mi collections will be launched during the spring/summer 2027 presentation. Para Mi believes The Studio Edit perfectly meets the demands of today's consumer. It offers a fresh new direction that enriches the collection from SS27 with a contemporary feel and renewed energy. While Para Mi is known for its accessible, feminine […]

Reformation files for IPO Credits: Reformation Los Angeles-based womenswear brand Reformation has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange as it reported an increase in revenue for the year to December 27, 2025, to 507.1 million US dollars. The fashion brand, which currently operates over 70 stores across the US, UK, Canada, and France, filed a registration statement for a proposed IPO on June 25. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the […]

Interview Eva Hughes and the importance of graduation fashion shows for launching a career in the fashion industry. Credits: Istituto Marangoni Miami Buenos Aires – For many fashion students, a graduation fashion show represents the culmination of years of creative work. Yet in an increasingly competitive industry, that moment can also become a first major professional opportunity. In front of the press, buyers, executives, stylists, and brands, young designers are not only presenting […]

SS26. Credits: Woolrich Escape into the season with effortless style. Inspired by sun-drenched coastlines, relaxed city breaks, and spontaneous adventures, the Woolrich Summer Escape selection brings together lightweight fabrics, timeless silhouettes, and functional design. Crafted for warm-weather living, each piece combines comfort, versatility, and understated elegance—making every journey, near or far, feel naturally effortless. Menswear From coastal escapes to urban adventures, the […]

Credits: Future Fabrics Expo Future Fabrics Expo (FFE) is the largest showcase dedicated exclusively to sourcing sustainable, best practice, and certified materials for fashion, footwear, home, interiors and lifestyle products. Set on 3300 square metres, FFE combines sourcing and education to equip visitors from fashion, interiors and the creative industries with material solutions, knowledge and tools to drive positive change. This year, FFE ran alongside the Textiles Recycling Expo in […]

Saks Fifth Avenue at Beverly Hills Credits: Saks Global press centre Saks Global announced the successful completion of its restructuring process, emerging from Chapter 11 under new ownership, with a new name: Exemplar Luxury Group (ELG). The department store group stated that it has reduced its debt by 75 percent, secured sufficient liquidity, and has the full backing of its capital partners and other stakeholders. The new group is dedicated to driving long-term growth and now has a “solid […]

Celine Homme SS27 show. Credits: Celine. FASHION WEEK Paris - Voluminous trousers and cape-like gabardine coats brought volume and movement to Michael Rider's first major menswear show for Celine on Sunday, the final day of Paris Fashion Week. It was the first time the American designer had appeared on the official Parisian menswear show schedule since his appointment as artistic director of the famous French label in late 2024. Sarouel trousers and loose gabardine coats For this […]

Fabletics launches activewear essentials with integrated UV 50+ protection Credits: Fabletics Fabletics is expanding its range with lightweight summer styles. With the new Active Summer Essentials, the activewear label is launching breathable designs that feature integrated UV 50+ protection, created for outdoor workouts in high temperatures. The collection centres on the Pureluxe line, which is designed to be at its lightest for the warm season with new mesh details for better air […]

Yeti's new flagship store in Munich Image: Yeti US outdoor equipment brand Yeti has opened its first flagship store in Europe. Since June 12, the brand has been offering its functional equipment in Munich's city centre. The company has moved into a space of around 150 square metres at Georg-Kronawitter-Platz 2. In a statement, the company explained its choice of location: “Munich combines urban appeal, a strong affinity for quality and immediate proximity to nature – from the Isar River to […]

Bershka's flagship store at the Trafford Centre, Manchester Credits: Bershka British property group Landsec is partnering with Spanish fashion group Inditex to open a Bershka store at Westgate Oxford, the shopping centre in Oxford, according to a press release. The store is set to open in autumn. Bershka, Inditex's youth fashion brand, is popular with Gen Z shoppers. Landsec said the signing strengthens its long-standing relationship with Inditex and reflects continued demand from […]

Saint Laurent spring/summer 2027, menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - From a new masculinity to the controversy surrounding the Louis Vuitton wave, this men's Paris Fashion Week will be particularly remembered for the extreme heat that swept across France. Louis Vuitton's wave For his show, an ode to surfing and the ocean, Pharrell Williams recreated a sandy beach and a giant artificial wave. This grand set, which had been in preparation for months, sparked controversy as it […]

SS27. Credits: ragwear With its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, ragwear pairs effortless summer dressing with a versatile wardrobe of lightweight materials, relaxed silhouettes and distinctive details. The season combines Mediterranean ease, natural inspired colours and sporty urban influences with the comfort the brand is known for. At its core are looks that are easy to combine and work well for everyday life as much as they do for travel and adventure. The women’s collection is built […]

Street style Paris Fashion Week Menswear SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Following Milan Fashion Week, the international fashion caravan moves to Paris Fashion Week, where it is not just the collections that are drawing attention during the spring/summer 2027 edition. The street style outside the shows also offers plenty of inspiration. With temperatures reaching around 36 degrees, functionality becomes a key consideration for attendees, although not at the expense of style. From airy […]

Lanvin boutique Credits: Lanvin Paris - French house Lanvin unveiled a surrealist-inspired wardrobe for its spring/summer 2027 menswear collection on Friday. The collection celebrates the centenary of the first menswear line by its founder, Jeanne Lanvin. Inside the Parisian mansion housing the brand's new offices, several outfits were displayed on the floor in the style of "cadavres exquis". This literary game was also featured on white T-shirts. On the racks were patterned pieces: tops with […]

Credits: Michael Tinnefeld, Agency People Image, API Against the stunning backdrop of Lake Tegernsee, Gut Kaltenbrunn by Käfer set the stage for one of the summer's most stylish society events. Hosts Evelyn and Philip Greffenius of Edition Sportiva, alongside LLOYD Shoes and Krüger Dirndl, welcomed numerous celebrity guests to the exclusive 'Almauftrieb Tegernsee'. The event blended Bavarian tradition with a modern lifestyle, high-quality fashion and culinary delights. Guests enjoyed a […]

Arts University Plymouth Class26 Credits: Arts University Plymouth Arts University Plymouth Graduate Shows 2026 includes several video title options to engage audiences, such as "The Future of Fashion & Art: Arts University Plymouth Graduate Shows 2026," "Ones to Watch: Discover the Next Generation of Creative Talent | AUP 2026," and "170 Years of Creativity: Inside the Arts University Plymouth Graduate Shows." Celebrating its historic 170th anniversary, Arts University Plymouth presents […]

Credits: Southampton Solent University While Southampton Solent University's fashion students showcased their work at Graduate Fashion Week 2026, students from the university's BA (Hons) Make-Up and Hair Design programme were working behind the scenes, creating the make-up looks for catwalk presentations throughout the event. Held annually in London, Graduate Fashion Week brings together fashion students, designers and industry professionals from across the UK and internationally. This year […]

Resort 27 Denim: Jeans and a nice top Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Retailers merchandising denim from the Resort 27 collections may find inspiration from the early 2000s, when premium denim labels such as 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity and True Religion transformed jeans into a fashion investment. The formula was simple but highly effective: pair designer denim with an elevated top to create an effortless day-to-evening look. For retailers, the trend drove strong add-on sales as […]

FW26: Valentino, Moschino, David Koma, Margiela Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The zeitgeist is bleak and overcast. Creative sectors are responding with escape routes and solutions, with fashion leading the way. Christine Boland opens her trend seminar on next year's autumn/winter fashion with this observation. She predicts extravagant designs with a constructive purpose: to embolden people. Grounding Boland frames her trend forecasts within a societal desire to live a more grounded life. […]

Rick Owens collaborates with Adidas for SS27 collection Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Rick Owens, known for his dark, avant-garde collections, has collaborated with German sportswear giant Adidas for spring/summer 2027. The US designer showed his latest designs in Paris early on Thursday. The puffed-up jackets, created in collaboration with Adidas, particularly caught the eye. The black track jackets with the three stripes and matching jogging trousers were filled with air, resembling […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion grew across every channel last week, led by a double-digit jump in online sales, as a Father's Day-boosted high street recorded one of its strongest weeks of the year, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +2.07%, building on a positive +2.84% base a year earlier. Online was the standout. Non-store fashion sales climbed +10.91%, accelerating on top of an already-strong +9.47% base from the same […]

SS27. Credit: TRVL by ZENGGI TRVL by ZENGGI slowly but surely establishes itself as ZENGGI’s casual line, specially designed for all those moments when comfort and convenience are just as important as carefree style. The fabric range is a touch tropical, with relaxed cotton and artisanal techniques, whilst luxurious technical travel qualities remain key. The collection also features a wider range of styles than before, from cool minimal and chic sporty to ultra-feminine options, as well as […]

The Kiosk France space by Delajoie studio at the Pitti Bimbo trade show, June 24, 2026. Credit: Julia Garel for FashionUnited. The aisles of Pitti Bimbo were bustling on Wednesday, June 24. Buyers in attendance, a significant portion of whom were part of the organisation's invitation programme, praised the dynamic and joyful atmosphere of this 103rd edition. The event was energetic and optimistic, despite a format that remains more restricted than it was pre-pandemic. The childrenswear […]

Credits: Swatch Swiss watch group Swatch has initiated legal proceedings in London's High Court, claiming 170 million dollars in damages from Samsung. The claim relates to the marketing of 26 digital watch face applications which, according to the company, reproduced the designs of its most recognised brands without authorisation. The applications in question were available for download from Samsung's Galaxy App Store. They imitated the visual appearance of watches from the Omega, Tissot and […]

Sonia Carrasco spring/summer 2027, menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Spanish designer Sonia Carrasco presented her new collection in Paris on Thursday. The collection continues her signature style of visible seams, a method used to highlight the creative process. Carrasco is the only Spanish representative on the official Paris Men's Fashion Week calendar. She showcased her new collection in an old building in the city centre, featuring a long table in the middle with the remains […]

StockX Credits: StockX StockX has launched another new feature, Listings, a new marketplace dedicated to the sale of secondhand sneakers and apparel. The launch comes as StockX continues to expand and builds on the opening of its first permanent store in NYC and the upcoming launch of StockX Live, a live shopping experience set to debut this summer. The new addition sees StockX position itself as a “multi-experience” platform with three distinct shopping experiences: StockX Verified, the […]

Zalando's Berlin headquarters Credits: Zalando Frankfurt - The German financial supervisor BaFin announced on Friday it has opened an investigation into Zalando over suspected accounting rule breaches. The announcement caused the online fashion giant's share price to plunge. The Bonn-based authority stated it has “concrete indications” of possible violations of accounting standards. This led it to launch a review on June 19 of the consolidated accounts for the year 2025 and the related […]

Vinted's app Credits: Vinted Vinted is currently under scrutiny as several social media posts and videos concerning suspicious listings on the second-hand marketplace have gone viral.  The videos, reels, and posts, widely shared on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and X, show dozens of screenshots of listings, in particular toys, that are said to be suspicious or potentially coded and linked to criminal activity. Social media users sharing the listings claim that they […]

Credits: Photo credit: Fabio Spinelli @urban_shutter_mi (for the courtyard shots) and Visual Crew Agency (for the corridor and backstage shots) Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera marked its 250th anniversary with 'The Devil Wears Brera', the annual runway presentation of its Master's programme in Fashion Design. Held on 18 June, the show transformed the historic Milan campus into a catwalk, with collections presented in the corridor adjacent to Aula 55 overlooking the Magnolia Courtyard. The […]

Spring/summer 2027. Credits: Tessa Koops Many retail displays look alike. Tessa Koops does not. In a market saturated with similar collections, retailers are looking for brands that add real value—to the assortment, the in-store experience and the bottom line. Tessa Koops is one of them. Since 2012, the Dutch label has built a distinctive identity defined by bold prints, feminine silhouettes and a fit that keeps customers coming back. For more than 12 years, the brand has partnered with the […]

A passer-by in front of a Louis Vuitton store. Credits: Dyana Wing So / Unsplash The luxury industry has always stood for prestige, exclusivity and artisanal perfection. For a long time, it was associated with a kind of promise: investing in a brand meant acquiring not just a product, but also status, cultural relevance and a sense of belonging. This understanding still holds true today, yet the underlying model for success is coming under increasing pressure. A recent study by Accenture shows […]

Credits: Vinted Lithuanian second-hand marketplace Vinted is expanding its international footprint with its official launch in Australia on July 1, a company spokesperson confirmed to FashionUnited. Although the official launch is scheduled for next month, retail trade publication Inside Retail reported that the platform is already operational, with listings available to Australian users. According to Vinted, Australia represents a natural next step for the company. Internal research shows […]

Credits: ESMOD ESMOD Paris will present the work of its graduating Bachelor Fashion Design students at Talent Show 2026, an annual runway event set to take place on 30 June in Paris. The showcase will bring together more than 300 guests from the fashion, luxury and creative industries, along with media, institutions, alumni and recruiters, to discover the next generation of designers. Selected from the Class of 2026's final projects, 32 collections comprising nearly 100 looks will be presented […]

Credits: Ellis T. Carroll t A final-year fashion photography student from Southampton Solent University has won the Fashion Photography Award at Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) 2026, earning national recognition for a project that explores British and Irish folklore through contemporary fashion imagery. Ellis T. Carroll, who studies BA (Hons) Fashion Photography and Image Production, received the award for COMMON FOLK, a series of eight fashion editorials inspired by different folklore traditions […]

Alémais Resort Women Off Season 2027 & Chanel Resort Women Off Season 2027 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight A new wave of maximalism is emerging for Spring/Summer 2027. Expressive yet intentionally eclectic, Miximalism hints at where maximalism is heading next: not a return to overt excess, but a more layered and nuanced interpretation of visual richness. ABOUT Written by Patricia Maeda, Director, Womenswear Future Snoops. Arriving as a response to post-minimal fatigue, Miximalism […]

IM Men spring/summer 2027, menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - British designer Sarah Burton presented her first-ever menswear collection for Givenchy on Thursday, during Paris Fashion Week Men's. Blending her mastery of tailoring with the history of the French luxury house, the 52-year-old designer made her debut on the official schedule of the capital's menswear Fashion Week. Three distinct worlds At the brand's premises, where the presentation took place, the collection […]

Toast campaign Credits: Toast British fashion and lifestyle brand Toast, founded in Wales in 1997, has shared its progress across materials, circularity and community in its annual ‘Social Conscience Report,’ revealing that it has hit several “significant milestones,” including increasing the use of natural fibres in its clothing collection from 92 to 99 percent. The report is structured around three key pillars: Cherish Materials and Make, Minimise Waste, and Enrich and Educate, and […]

Burberry partners with Leeds Beckett University Credits: Burberry British heritage brand has formalised its partnership with Leeds Beckett University in Yorkshire and its BA (Hons) Fashion Design course, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting emerging fashion talent. The move follows the success of a pilot programme launched in 2024 and offers further opportunities for students to gain industry insight and “develop the skills needed to thrive in the creative sector,” while also […]

Hugo Boss showroom in Metzingen Credits: Hugo Boss AG In the takeover bid for Hugo Boss, major shareholder Frasers Group will not increase its offer. The company announced this in London. The British company has been attempting to take the helm of the German brand since mid-June through a voluntary public offer. It is offering 38 euros per share. Frasers is a retail conglomerate backed by entrepreneur Mike Ashley. According to previous statements, the group holds a direct stake of just over 26 […]

Package from the Temu online platform Credits: Unsplash UK shoppers are spending approximately 4.7 billion pounds a year on ultra-low-cost international shopping platforms such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress, causing retailers to face increasing competition from these global competitors, according to research from Barclays and Retail Economics. Close to half of all UK shoppers (49 percent) purchased items from these platforms in the last year, according to the Retail Resilience report, […]

The Benetton logistics hub in Castrette Credits: Benetton Group To strengthen its e-commerce channel and align the group with the best industry benchmarks, Benetton Group is consolidating its digital strategy by completing the migration of the Benetton and Sisley e-commerce sites to the Shopify platform. "The move marks a transition to a more agile and scalable technological architecture, capable of responding more quickly to global market changes," the management explained in a statement. […]

Lil Nas x Coach, with Coach Rogue Handbag Credits: Coach Coach and Quince have come to a mutual agreement to end their ongoing federal litigation, which saw the lifestyle brand owned by Tapestry, Inc., accuse the online-luxury brand of selling dupes of its handbags. Both companies filed a joint stipulation on June 23 to dismiss all of Coach’s claims of trade dress infringement and unfair competition without prejudice in the US District Court for the Northern District of California and drop […]

Satisfy and Oakley launch Chapter VII heat-focused running collection. Credits: Oakley French running apparel brand Satisfy and eyewear brand Oakley have launched 'Chapter VII: Equipment for Our World', a collection designed for running and movement in high-temperature conditions, according to a press release. It continues the two brands' ongoing collaboration and pairs exclusive eyewear with what Satisfy describes as its most advanced hot-weather running system to date. The eyewear centres on […]

Credits: Superdry Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has announced that Superdry has launched the first Superdry & Co outlet store in the UK at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer outlet village. The original 4,500 sq ft store has been selected to showcase the global retailer’s latest rebrand, delivering a refreshed and modernised offer. The launch represents the brand's latest investment in its evolution, with the store focusing on premium, […]

Interview Uniqlo ‘Everyday Re.Imagined’ collection with Central Saint Martins graduates Credits: Uniqlo Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo, which focuses on clothing designed to make everyone's life better, has launched a scalable upcycled limited-edition collection created using returned items in collaboration with graduates from the BA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. The 10-piece ‘Everyday Re.Imagined’ collection, launches June 25, in 15 […]

Egonlab spring/summer 2027, menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - “There are more nos than yeses”. Dozens of models attend castings hoping to walk at Paris Fashion Week. It is an opportunity that offers significant visibility and can boost their careers, yet it is difficult to achieve. From pre-selections to final fittings, the path is long and full of obstacles for candidates aspiring to walk in the Parisian shows for major fashion brands. The journey is even more […]

Cubitts ‘The Yard’ headquarters and optical manufactory hub Credits: Cubitts by Felix Speller In Pictures British spectacle maker Cubitts, founded in 2013, has opened a new headquarters and optical manufactory in King’s Cross, London, investing around 500,000 pounds to bring together frame making, lens production, design, repair, consultation, exhibition and training under one roof. The 13,000 square foot ‘The Yard’ marks “a new model for optical production in Britain,” explains […]

Dstrezzed at Fifty-Six in Leeuwarden. Credits: Dstrezzed Dstrezzed believes retail is about more than showcasing a collection. That's why the brand has developed a new shop-in-shop concept: a warm, calm, and premium environment where product, atmosphere, and storytelling come together. Crafted with refined materials, rich textures, warm lighting, and a sophisticated colour palette, the concept is a contemporary expression of the Dstrezzed DNA. A space designed for customers to explore the […]

Credits: © ONLY AND SONS 2026 The Lycra Company, Naveena and Only & Sons are partnering to develop a denim incorporating Renewable Lycra® fibre. This collaboration illustrates how a vertical partnership between fibre suppliers, manufacturers and brands can accelerate material innovation while meeting the performance demands of the market and consumers. At the heart of this project is the Renewable Lycra® fibre, made with 70 percent renewable content. Through advanced fermentation […]

Credits: Future Snoops. Join us for a special edition of Sustainability: No Filter. This one-hour session, in partnership with GreenStitch, will unpack our dedicated report on Digital Product Passports. We'll discuss what’s changing, what brands are missing, and how to build a DPP strategy that creates commercial value—not just compliance readiness. July 2 · 11am EDT / 5pm CEST Join our Director of Sustainability, Emma Grace Bailey, and GreenStitch's CEO, Narendra Makwana, to have your […]

An H&M store Credits: H&M Fashion group H&M continued to feel the effects of a weak consumer climate in its second fiscal quarter. In the three months to the end of May, sales fell by 3 percent to 54.8 billion Swedish kronor, the company announced on Thursday. Analysts, however, had expected a smaller decline in revenue. The business was also impacted again by negative currency effects. The Swedish company's profit development was also disappointing. The share price recently […]

Credits: ESW Consumers are discovering products across more channels than ever, from social platforms to AI, but trust still determines where they complete purchases, according to new research from ecommerce company ESW. ESW Signals 2026 combines 23,000 consumer interviews across 18 markets with ESW’s international transaction data to show how global demand is fragmenting across markets, channels and technologies. The findings reveal a widening gap between where demand is created and […]

Jaume Miquel Credits: Tendam CEO profile On a January morning in 2026, the chairman and chief executive of the Spanish fashion group Tendam stood in front of a business audience at Esade in Barcelona and reduced a decade of work to a single, wry phrase. "We really are data mad," Jaume Miquel said, explaining how obsessively the owner of Cortefiel, Springfield and Women'secret now reads its customers before it makes a move. It was a telling line from a man who, this August, completes ten years […]

IN PICTURES Natan boutique in Brussels. A look from the FW26 couture show. Credits: Julia Garel / Natan. Brussels - On Wednesday evening, a chic crowd gathered in the rooftop garden on the 29th floor of The Standard hotel in Brussels to discuss the show they had just attended. Over a month before its presentation to international visitors at Paris Haute Couture Week, the Belgian and Dutch public had the (customary) privilege of discovering the autumn/winter 2026 couture collection from […]

Lisaa Mode 2026 Grand Prix: Anaïs Sibran Credits: Lisaa Mode On June 16, 2026, Lisaa Mode celebrated its fortieth anniversary at the Élysée Montmartre with a show revealing the new generation of designers from its Bachelor of Fashion Design programme. Anaïs Sibran, Théo Pires-Fernandes and Kuan-Ly Yu-Kui were awarded prizes. “At this very special moment, I think of those who built this school, step by step. My predecessors, the teachers, the teams,” said the director of Lisaa Mode, […]

The Florence store Credits: Golden Goose Hsg has become the majority shareholder of Golden Goose Group. The international venture capital and private equity firm has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the company. Marco Bizzarri appointed non-executive chairman with immediate effect Global investment company Temasek and True Light Capital, an asset manager wholly owned by Temasek, have completed their investment as minority shareholders. Permira will remain a strategic minority […]

Valentino AW26. Credit: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Valentino, controlled by Qatari fund Mayhoola (70 percent) and with Kering holding a 30 percent stake, has closed 2025 with 1.12 billion euros. According to the balance sheet filed by the fashion house, as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore, revenue stood at 1.12 billion euros. This represents a decrease of 15 percent compared to the previous year. The gross operating margin (EBITDA) fell by 41 percent, settling at 174 million euros. Net debt also […]

Emmanuel Gintzburger Credits: Capri Holdings Versace and Emmanuel Gintzburger, chief executive officer (CEO) of the fashion house, are parting ways. Gintzburger is leaving after almost four years at the helm of the fashion house, reports trade publication WWD. He joined in September 2022 from Alexander McQueen, where he held the role of CEO for around six years. Prior to this, he spent seven years in various senior positions at the fashion house Saint Laurent, which, like the British brand, […]

Resort 27 Colour Trend: Shades of Wine and Burgundy Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The evolution of the deepest shades of red wine and burgundy can be traced through the past few seasons, from Resort 26, SS26, Pre-Fall and FW 26, remaining a stalwart for Resort 27. Designers are mostly using these hues in combination with other colours, as an alternative to black. Or almost as if it were a new neutral. These rich, versatile tones work seamlessly across a range of materials, from cotton […]

IN PICTURES Ralph Lauren spring/summer 2027 menswear and Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2027, menswear, Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Menswear is entering a new phase of transformation, supported by the latest market signals. The search engine Lyst, considered one of the world's largest fashion search portals with over 160 million annual users, has tracked searches in recent weeks to identify which trends have moved from the menswear shows to the shopping cart. Behind the figures, a […]

Thom Browne spring/summer 2027, menswear. Credit: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris, France – June 24, 2026 (AFP) – One MP has dared to wear Bermuda shorts in the corridors of the National Assembly, yet few ministers have abandoned the tie. Politicians, primarily men, are tentatively bending the sartorial codes of power to adapt to the heatwave. On the first day of this heatwave, June 18, the Elegance Parlement account (@eleganceParl) made a suggestion. The account, which humorously […]

Credits: Kent State Kent State University has announced plans to establish a new campus in Rwanda, with a proposed School of Fashion designed to expand access to fashion education and support the development of Africa’s growing creative economy. Unveiled during the Kent State University Fashion Symposium 2026 in Kigali, the initiative was presented in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Education. The event brought together government officials, […]

Julien Dossena at SS25 Rabanne presentation. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight French house Rabanne is parting ways with creative director Julien Dossena after 13 years, the brand said on Wednesday. A successor will follow at a later date, Vogue Business reported. Owned by Spanish group Puig, Rabanne credited Dossena with carrying its avant-garde heritage to a younger audience and lifting its profile in fashion and culture. In a statement Ana Trias, Puig's president of prestige and fashion […]

Dior Homme SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Deconstructed suits and sequin details: Jonathan Anderson took to the runway in Paris on Wednesday with his third menswear collection for Dior, championing elegance in a show brought forward several hours due to the heatwave. To avoid the intense heat in the capital, the French house's show, originally scheduled for 2:30pm, took place at around 9am inside and in the gardens of the Nissim de Camondo Museum. In front of the guests, all equipped […]

Credits: Uniqlo Uniqlo has announced Uniqlo F.Risso, a collaborative collection with Italian designer Francesco Risso. The Japanese brand announced this in a press release. The summer collection for womenswear and menswear is titled Made for Dreaming and will be available from June 18. According to the brand, this is the first collaboration between Uniqlo and Risso in four years; a previous collection was released in 2022. Risso is currently the creative director of GU, which is also part of […]

Clare Turner, chief product officer at Wacoal Europe Credits: Wacoal Europe Lingerie and swimwear company Wacoal Europe has announced that its long-serving design director, Jo West, has retired after 30 years with the company and has appointed Clare Turner as chief product officer and Charlie Austin as director of design. West, who retired on June 1, played a significant role in shaping Wacoal Europe’s branded portfolio, “combining creative vision with a deep understanding of women’s […]

Thom Browne SS27 menswear at Milan Fashion Week Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan Fashion Week’s menswear spring/summer 2027 season delivered “a compelling vision of how men want to dress today,” according to Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods. While the menswear season in Milan was marked by low brand participation, with Italian heavyweights like Gucci and Fendi choosing to sit this season out, the event still attracted showcases from Prada, Dolce & […]

Alibaba office. Credits: Alibaba Group Holding Limited Washington, US, June 24, 2026 (AFP) - Technology giant Alibaba filed a federal lawsuit in the US on Monday against its designation as a “Chinese military company” by the Department of Defense, claiming the classification is arbitrary. The lawsuit, filed in a San Francisco federal court, challenges the Pentagon's determination that Alibaba should be included on the federal list of military companies. “The determinations are not based […]

The Leisure Collective team Credits: The Leisure Collective The Leisure Collective (TLC), the Australia-based parent company of surf and coastal lifestyle brands Creatures of Leisure, Otis Eyewear, Sito Shades and Layday, have created a director of brands role as part of a leadership restructuring designed to “fuel next five years of growth”. In a statement, TLC said it was promoting key staff to take its “iconic brands to the next level,” including appointing industry veteran Beau […]

Burberry Harrods Takeover Credits: Burberry Luxury department store Harrods has promoted Andreas Efstathiou, the retailer’s current chief information officer, to chief operating officer, as it looks to strengthen its C-suite leadership team. In a statement, Harrods said that Efstathiou’s new role as chief operating officer would integrate all operations at the luxury store “under one leader for the first time”. From September, he will be responsible for all wider store operations, […]

Credits: LPU India’s Lovely Professional University (LPU) is highlighting its School of Fashion Design as a hub for creativity, technology, and industry engagement, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for evolving careers in fashion. According to the university, the program combines traditional design skills with training in textiles, garment manufacturing, fashion marketing, sustainability, and digital tools. Students study areas including pattern making, garment […]

David M. Denton, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Nike Credits: Nike Nike has appointed David M. Denton as executive vice president and chief financial officer, as the sportswear giant continues to drive forward with its ‘Win Now’ turnaround strategy. Denton will join Nike on August 17, replacing the American sportswear brand’s current CFO Matthew Friend, who will step down from his role and remain with the company until September 4 to “support an orderly […]

Credits: Imperial College London Branded merchandise may be ubiquitous, but much of it is produced from fossil-based materials and often discarded after limited use. A new collaboration between Imperial College London and Bristol-based biomaterials company Ponda aims to offer an alternative by introducing plant-based insulation into university-branded apparel. The partnership will see Imperial-branded products including a gilet and cap launched this autumn through the Imperial College Union […]

Louis Vuitton, SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Pharrell Williams' show for Louis Vuitton will mark the first day of men's fashion week. It began on Tuesday in Paris, featuring Etudes Studio and Auralee, amidst a heatwave sweeping across France. The heatwave, with record temperatures expected until the end of the week, is also impacting the Parisian shows. Some have been moved to earlier times to avoid the heat. “We are applying the rules established in the government and state's […]

Maria Grazia Chiuri at Fendi Fall Winter 2026, Ready to Wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In an exclusive conversation, Maria Grazia Chiuri explores the profound intersection of cinema and couture, highlighting a foundational focus on silhouette clarity for all genders. This sharp, defined structure serves as an essential canvas for creative expression, bridging the gap between eras and design philosophies. Central to this modern narrative is the concept of a shared, fluid wardrobe that […]

Joline Jolink with her flax harvest. Credits: Joline Jolink Some designs tell a story not just through what they are, but primarily through what came before them. The Lin jacket is perhaps the most tangible example of this for me. What once began as a limited edition design of organically grown linen from The Linen Project has evolved into a garment that now carries multiple layers of meaning. About the author: Fashion designer Joline Jolink moved from Rotterdam to a farm in Overijssel, the […]

CEO-Profile Patric Spethmann Credits: Marc O’Polo After seven years as chief operating officer at fashion group Marc O’Polo, Patric Spethmann is taking over as CEO at competitor Marc Cain, tasked with carrying founder Helmut Schlotterer's legacy into the future. The chief operating officer Spethmann has been working at Marc Cain's headquarters in Bodelshausen since the beginning of June. The 47-year-old did not arrive as a stranger to the German fashion industry. He is someone who […]

Prada SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight It is no secret that menswear rarely enjoys the same level of attention as womenswear. Milan's menswear seasons have always been more subdued, overshadowed by the city's spectacular womenswear calendar and the increasingly ambitious productions in Paris. SS27, however, has exacerbated this imbalance more than usual. The season was so sparsely attended that the absences became the story, raising an uncomfortable question: has menswear given up on […]

Puma store in London Credits: Puma. Puma shares accelerated their decline on Tuesday, at times falling as sharply as they did in January. The drop is thought to have been triggered by subdued analyst comments on second-quarter sales following discussions with management. The sporting goods manufacturer's shares were last down 7.5 percent at 26.02 euros, placing them second to last on the MDax in the afternoon. At times, they had fallen by as much as 9.6 percent. In response, Bernstein analyst […]

Credits: Seidensticker Seidensticker is bringing its womenswear back to wholesale, starting from the upcoming order season. The blouse specialist has adapted its collection accordingly. Back in January, Seidensticker's CEO Silvia Bentzinger did not rule out a return for womenswear to wholesale, as she mentioned in an interview. She did not want to announce any concrete plans at the time. The Bielefeld-based company has now confirmed its updated strategy, following a report by the trade […]

CEO Julian Dunkerton. Credits: Superdry Interview New stores in Europe, entry into markets like Latam and the Middle East, and a collection that leverages preppy style and excellent value for money as the winning strategy to embrace an ever-widening target audience: this outlines Superdry&Co's strategy for the coming months. CEO Julian Dunkerton shared these insights with FashionUnited during his recent visit to Florence for Pitti Uomo, where the brand presented its Spring/Summer 27 […]

Artificial Intelligence Illustrative image of a user on the MPattern platform. Credits: MPattern. Madrid – Under the name "MPattern", Spanish entrepreneurs Iván Royo, José Luis Gonzálvez and Antonio Calero have just launched an innovative solution. They aim to reshape common practices within the fashion industry, once again thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Their platform automates the process of pattern drafting and fitting. The creators behind the "MPattern" platform explain […]

True Religion store Credits: True Religion American casual lifestyle apparel and accessories brand True Religion has announced plans to open four new stores in the US this year, bringing its retail footprint to 61 stores, as it sets itself a near-term goal of reaching 150 stores in the region. The four new openings in 2026 will be in Indianapolis, Indiana; Brandon, Florida; Sacramento, California; and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, following the success of openings in Orlando and Boston. The retail […]

Image: SOAD x Hummel American rock band System of a Down is opening official fan stores in five cities as part of its sold-out 2026 European tour. The band also has a collaboration with Danish sportswear brand Hummel in tow. The pop-up spaces will open in Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, Düsseldorf and London, System of a Down announced on Tuesday. According to the band, the stores are a thank you to the fans after the stadium concerts in several cities sold out twice in a very short time. The […]

The window of the Aspesi store in Florence Credits: Aspesi For the second year of the project, Aspesi Studio has launched a collaboration with Polimoda. The initiative was developed as part of Window to wonder, a new chapter of the Case of wonders format. Created by Fabio Messana and Paolo Convinto, the format invites students to engage with real briefs from the creative industry. The project featured students from the Fashion Styling course, who were tasked with developing a visual […]

Stan Ray campaign Credits: Stan Ray British fashion brand Superdry has acquired the exclusive distribution rights to US heritage workwear brand Stan Ray to launch in the UK and across European markets from spring/summer 2027. The deal bolsters Superdry’s growing stable of brands, which includes Bench that was relaunched to a new generation in March 2026, as part of its ongoing strategy to build a “curated portfolio of complementary brands around its core business”. Stan Ray AW25 […]

Credits: TrusTrace /Peftrust Paris - The environmental cost of clothing is still of little interest to consumers, according to an initial assessment by brands on Monday. This comes eight months after the eco-score came into effect in France. Since October 1, brands have been able to voluntarily implement this eco-score. A label displays the "environmental cost" of a textile. The higher the score in "impact points", the less sustainable it is. Therefore, the objective for brands is to achieve […]

In Pictures Wardrobe.NYC x H&M collection Credits: H&M Fashion giant H&M has unveiled a new collaboration with New York-based luxury essentials label, Wardrobe.NYC, founded by editor and stylist Christine Centenera and designer Josh Goot, which focuses on timeless capsule wardrobes with interchangeable pieces. In a statement, H&M describes Wardrobe.NYC as “masters of the modern wardrobe,” and the collaboration centres around how a series of highly versatile layers can […]

Credits: Rowan Boeijen Fashion students from KASK & Conservatorium's School of Arts Gent will present their graduation collections during two runway shows on 27 June, bringing the annual showcase to the Gent Jazz tent on the Bijloke site in Ghent. The event will feature work from students across the programme, with bachelor's students presenting thematic silhouettes and early collections, while master's students will unveil their final graduation projects. Shows are scheduled for 4 p.m. […]

Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada's show during the opening day of GCSW 2024, on October 2, from the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain). Credits: Gran Canaria Swim Week. Madrid – Preparations are complete for the new edition of Gran Canaria Swim Week (GCSW). The specialised swimwear showcase returns with a host of changes and new features to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The event will now take place in June for the first time. This inaugural 'summer' 2026 edition will be held from […]