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Interior of one of the brand's stores in Spain. Credits: Scotta 1985. Valencia, Spain - In a world increasingly reliant on digitalisation, the question of a physical store’s current relevancy arises. Yet many brands remain steadfast in their commitment to the in-person shopping landscape, with some emphasising that physical retail brings ample benefits to brands that still invest in this sector. Co-founder of menswear label Scalpers, Borja Vázquez, for example, told FashionUnited that while […]

Shein Marseille pop-up. Credits: Image: Shein The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to come under stricter safety curbs. The company joins Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube in a list of 23 "very large online platforms", which have more than 45 million monthly active users in the European Union. From the end of August, four months after the designation, Shein will have to apply the tougher rules under the […]

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into the emerging accessory directions from the Fall Winter 2024 women’s collections. Inspiration comes from past and future as designers fuse vintage and forward-thinking elements. Traditional crafting skills are combined with modern techniques and aesthetics offer a sense of safety and nostalgia, whilst references to eras that promoted decadence and frivolity in a harsh global climate, resonate with today’s consumers. The Comfort […]

Credits: Porsche Chester Cheshire Fashion Week Chester is set to become a fashion hub tgis summer for the second year running, as designers and fashion visionaries from all over the world gather to showcase their latest creations with sustainability in mind during Porsche Chester Cheshire Fashion Week 2024. This year's event will feature both established and emerging designers, all of whom champion sustainable fashion practices. As part of its push to become carbon neutral by 2030, the Porsche […]

Sandro store Credits: Sandro SMCP, parent company of the Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot and Fursac brands, reported first quarter sales at 287 million euros, down 5 percent on an organic basis. The company continued to optimise its store network with 11 net closings during the quarter, mainly in Asia to reach 1,719 points of sales worldwide. The company will close 100 stores, mainly in China over the two coming years. The company aims to get back to profitable growth and gain market shares. […]

Hermès store in China Credits: Hermès The Hermès Group’s consolidated revenue amounted to 3,805 million euros in the first quarter of 2024, up 17 percent at constant exchange and 13 percent at current exchange, driven by strong growth in all geographical areas. In the medium-term, despite the economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties around the world, the group confirms an ambitious goal for revenue growth at constant exchange rates. Commenting on the first quarter performance, […]

Skechers store in Munich Credits: Eikaetschja Skechers first quarter sales increased 12.5 percent as a result of a 15.2 percent increase internationally and a 7.8 percent increase domestically. “For the first quarter, Skechers achieved a new sales record of 2.25 billion dollars, EPS of 1.33 dollars, gross margins of 52.5 percent and an operating margin of 13.3 percent, all notable accomplishments as we mark our 100th earnings call as a public company,” said David Weinberg, chief operating […]

Columbia Sportswear shop Credits: Ralf Liebhold via Dreamstime.com For the first quarter, Columbia Sportswear Company’s net sales decreased 6 percent to 770 million dollars reflecting lower wholesale net sales in the United States and Canada. The company said in a release that full year net income is now expected to be 217 to 240 million dollars, resulting in diluted earnings per share of 3.65 dollars to 4.05 dollars. Commenting on the results, the company’s chairman, president and chief […]

Showroomprivé Credits: Showroomprivé Showroomprivé (SRP Groupe), reported a first quarter GMV of 247.2 million euros, up 3 percent, while revenues decreased slightly by 3 million euros or 1.9 percent. Showroomprivé confirms that 2024 will be a year of transformation, with operating expenses that may impact profitability. Commenting on the first quarter update, David Dayan, chairman and CEO of Showroomprivé, said in a statement: "The market remains difficult in our core businesses, with […]

Kingpins, April 2024 edition. Credits: FashionUnited / Caitlyn Terra Report International denim sourcing fair Kingpins is a regular fixture for many denim professionals. So too for buyers from Butcher of Blue, Kuyichi and Jeans Centre. What are their reasons for visiting the Amsterdam edition, what sort of things do they hope to find at Kingpins and what have they already spotted at the fair? For all three buyers we spoke to, maintaining contacts and building relationships is high on the list […]

Techtextil & Texprocess Innovation Awards 2024. Credits: Messe Frankfurt At this year's Innovation Awards at the Techtextil and Texprocess textile fairs, which are taking place in Frankfurt, Germany until Friday, a total of 15 winners in eight categories were honoured on Tuesday for pioneering research and new products, processes or technologies. The award winners were selected by juries of internationally renowned experts. The awards are regarded in the industry as an important indicator […]

SportFits headquarters in Passau, Germany Credits: SportFits SportFits, the e-commerce specialist for outdoor, bike and winter sports items, reported a sales increase of 31 percent to 24.4 million euros for 2023. The operating net margin was 6.51 percent with the company managing to grow profitability for the sixth year in a row. Commenting on the full year trading and outlook, Florian Weis, CEO of SportFits, said in a statement: “This year, Lowa, Hanwag and POC will be added to our existing […]

Let’s Swim debut collection Credits: Let’s Swim by Cameron Hammond In Pictures London-based fashion designer David Koma has launched a new direct-to-consumer swimwear and lifestyle brand, Let’s Swim. Koma, known for his bold red carpet looks, said in a statement: “Let’s Swim has provided me with a platform to explore new interests, a concept that ties my love of travel to my work in fashion. I’ve always been intrigued by single-product brands, and swimwear felt like a natural […]

In Pictures Botter x Reebok LTD collection Credits: Reebok LTD by Daniel Obasi Reebok LTD, the premium range of sportswear brand Reebok, has unveiled a collaboration with Botter, the Caribbean couture brand by Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, for spring/summer 2024. The Botter x Reebok LTD collection takes inspiration from the sportswear brand’s rich archive in football, while celebrating the colours, energy, and spirit of the Caribbean. The capsule collection features trainer […]

Veja London store Credits: Veja French sustainable trainer brand Veja has opened its first store in London in the centre of Seven Dials. Located at 45 Monmouth Street, between Covent Garden and Soho, the 1,475 square foot store offers the brand's range of footwear alongside an in-store cobbler station for repairs and cleaning of sneakers and shoes from any brand. Veja collaborated with London-based interior designer Deidra Hodgson on the concept for the store, which features a rounded shelving […]

Paige swimwear collection Credits: Paige by Naj Jamai In Pictures Californian-based fashion label Paige has launched its first collection of swimwear for women, adding to its denim, leather, outerwear, ready-to-wear, footwear and eyewear offering for men and women. The debut range for spring/summer 2024 includes five bikinis and three one-piece swimsuits offered in a variety of prints, colours, and silhouettes, designed with high-quality swimwear fabrication with stretch and breathability. […]

Sabine Brunner, President MCM Global AG Credits: MCM 'Modern Creation Munich' - that's what MCM once stood for when the fashion brand was founded in 1976. But how do you guarantee that creations always remain modern and how do you manage the balancing act between tradition and innovation for a new generation of luxury customers? These are all questions that Sabine Brunner was confronted with when she took up her post as global commercial and brand officer and president at MCM Global AG last […]

Katherine Ryan at an Ebay UK event Credits: Ebay UK Online marketplace Ebay will host its first livestream shopping event in the UK on May 1. The interactive livestream will be hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan and the retailer's pre-loved style director, Amy Bannerman, and will feature a range of outfits from Ryan’s own wardrobe. Viewers will be able to purchase Ryan’s pre-loved fashion items in real-time, including looks she has worn on stage at her comedy shows and the red carpet for […]

Istituto Marangoni in Riyadh signing Credits: Istituto Marangoni Fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni is opening a new higher training institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2025. The new campus will be in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture through its Saudi Fashion Commission and will join Istituto Marangoni’s other campuses around the world in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Miami, Shanghai and Shenzhen in China. The new location will offer Istituto […]

Loop Generation Chelsea store Credits: Loop Generation In Pictures Loop Generation, the premium platform for pre-loved designer fashion, has opened a new store in the heart of London’s Chelsea. Located at 171-175 Draycott Avenue, the new 3,085 square foot two-storey store aims to provide “an unrivalled second-hand shopping,” with stock from designer brands, including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Hermès, Saint Laurent, […]

Credits: The LYCRA Company The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, announced the launch of a revolutionary new targeted shaping innovation for stretch denim at a press conference at Kingpins Amsterdam today. LYCRA FitSense denim technology is a shaping technology engineered to provide a unique fit solution to consumers of all body types and shapes. Its advanced shaping effect delivers targeted support […]

Hoka Credits: Deckers Brands/Hoka Deckers Brands has promoted Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of president of global marketplace, effective August 1, 2024. In his new role, Ellerker will oversee the omni-channel teams for all brands globally. He will become a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Stefano Caroti, incoming chief executive officer and president of Deckers Brands. "Marco has played a key role in the incredible success our brands have achieved on a […]

Moncler headquarters Credits: Moncler Group In the first three months of 2024 Moncler Group revenues of 818 million euros, increased 16 percent including Moncler brand revenues of 705 million euros and Stone Island brand revenues of 113 million euros. Moncler brand revenues increased by 20 percent cFX, driven by strong growth in the DTC channel across all regions, while Stone Island brand revenues declined 5 percent cFX, with strong double-digit growth in the DTC channel partially offsetting […]

Tenniscore main image Credits: Miu Miu SS22, Ferragamo SS23, Casablanca FW24©Launchmetrics/spotlight, Zendaya: Courtesy Warner Bros What began as a TikTok micro trend, (#tenniscore has over 2.8M views) has blossomed into a multi-million-dollar retail success story. ‘Tennis Core’ can be described as a fusion of tennis players’ aesthetics and everyday looks. It's a perfect collaboration of modern leisure fashion and nostalgia. As reported in an article in The Guardian, “a younger […]

New report asks 'What makes fur, fur?' Credits: Stella McCartney / Johnny Dufort One of the earliest animal-based materials used by humans to make garments, fur has long been the source of debate within the fashion industry. Praised for its exceptional warmth, durability, and softness, the reality behind fur farming and the ethics surrounding its production have been under scrutiny for decades. As animal-rights organizations across the globe continue to call for a fur ban, urging designer […]

Soorty x Decode TwoTa zero waste jumpsuit Credits: Soorty Pakistani denim manufacturer Soorty has teamed up with zero-waste designer Decode to create a modern reinterpretation of the jumpsuit known as TwoTa. Developed to serve as staff uniforms for the April 204 edition of the leading denim trade fair, the Kingpins Show, the zero waste design is inspired by the work of Italian futurist artist Ernesto Michahelles, also known as Thayaht, who first created the jumpsuit in 1920 as an inclusive […]

Fossil's new gift shop Credits: Fossil Group Watch and accessories brand Fossil has launched a new gift shop experience online. Featuring specialized curated collections, designed to help customers find the perfect present, the gift shop includes gifting suggestions for everything from weddings to graduation, Mother’s Day and birthdays. Divided into curated collections such as Gifts For Her, Gifts For Him, Gifts By Price, the Wedding Gift Shop, and more, the Gift shop launch comes in time […]

Designer and Redress Design Award 2023 winner Nils Hauser and his creations at last year's award ceremony. Credits: Redress The Hong Kong-based environmental NGO Redress has unveiled the semi-finalists for its Redress Design Award 2024, the well-known international sustainable student design competition. The list of semi finalists consists of 30 young designers from across the world. Fashion design students from 55 countries and regions submitted their applications. These are the […]

Illustrative image of an award. Credits: Giorgio Trovato via Unsplash. The Australian Business Champion Awards have honoured fashion professional Nataša Pitra-Grbić, a mentor at LCI Melbourne, with their fashion design award. With the 2024 prize, Pitra-Grbić is being recognised for her ‘outstanding contributions to the fashion industry and her unwavering commitment to excellence’, as per a LinkedIn post shared by the school. The fashion designer and entrepreneur who according to her […]

Foot Locker unveils new retail concept at Willowbrook Mall Credits: Foot Locker Inc. Foot Locker, Inc., launched a new global retail concept at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, today as part of its broader growth strategy outlined in its March 2023 Lace Up Plan. Designed to offer customers an elevated shopping experience, the new concept, dubbed the “store of the future,” features a bold storefront and a distinctive in-store environment that includes expanded footwear and accessory […]

Credits: New Look In the landscape of the fashion retail industry, innovative recruitment strategies are pivotal in building a workforce that not only drives growth but also embodies the core values of a brand. Established in 1969, New Look, a British fashion retailer, views recruitment as more than just filling positions; it's about cultivating a team that can deliver on the promise of inspiring fashion-forward living. With a firm commitment to understanding the transformative power of […]

Italy's competition authority said Wednesday it had fined two Amazon companies 10 million euros (10.6 million dollars) for unfair commercial practices that push customers into agreeing to "recurring" rather than "one-time" purchases online. The AGCM said the option to set up regular purchases was "pre-selected by default" on a wide selection of products listed on Amazon's Italian website. "The graphic layout of the pre-selected recurring purchase option may lead consumers to buy products […]

Collection of workwear for children in collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages. Credits: Workwear for Kids Work overalls for children with a GPS tracker in case they get lost? A small waxed shirt that defies pesticides? Trousers with knee pads for undisturbed crawling? What at first glance may sound like a good idea for active children or, somewhat more cynically, safety gear for the impending climate change, has a serious background: child labour. Every day, millions of children — […]

Cheap Monday Credits: Cheap Monday H&M Group’s denim brand Cheap Monday is relaunching at the end of summer with a curated assortment through Weekday's online shop and in select Weekday stores and retailers. Originally launched in 2004, Cheap Monday said its comeback would maintain its “edge and punk spirit while making it relevant for the next generation,” with a denim line-up that “reflects the diverse traits and personalities of contemporary youth culture”. The relaunch will […]

River Island Credits: River Island British fashion retailer River Island has announced that its science-based targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body that supports businesses to reduce emissions in line with the latest climate science. In a statement, River Island said it is committed to long-term and near-term emissions reduction targets with the SBTi to reach net zero by 2040. River Island's science-backed targets include: reducing absolute […]

Sebastian Dollinger creative director at Robert Talbott Credits: Robert Talbott by Hannes Söderlund American heritage menswear brand Robert Talbott will make its debut appearance at men’s fashion trade show Pitti Uomo in Florence in June. The move is described as a “significant milestone” in the brand’s journey and will introduce the first collection by new creative director Sebastian Dollinger, who joined in March to reestablish the label as a premium menswear brand. Dollinger, who […]

Paolo Carzana FW24. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/Spotlight Eight emerging designers have been named finalists for the annual LVMH Prize by French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. LVMH launched the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers in 2013 to reward and support emerging talent, and this year's award received more than 2,500 applications from 18 countries, including Mexico, Moldova and Togo, for the first time. The eight finalists hail from the UK, Ireland, the US, France, […]

Botanical Atelier at Battersea Power Station illustration Credits: Battersea Power Station Battersea Power Station, home to a mix of premium, high street and independent fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, is opening a ‘Botanical Atelier’ embroidery pop-up in May. The Botanical Atelier has been designed by British contemporary artist Claire Luxton in partnership with MTArt Agency, with embroidery from The Lost Girls and Rosie Brain to offer shoppers the chance to personalise their spring […]

Tu x Scion collaboration Credits: Tu In Pictures Sainsbury’s clothing brand Tu has launched a collaboration with British lifestyle brand Scion, known for its mix of bold patterns and colours. The exclusive collection combines the Tu design team’s expertise with Scion’s iconic portfolio of prints to offer a new clothing range with a “playful energy”. The Tu x Scion range spans womenswear, menswear and childrenswear across a host of categories, including pyjamas, shirts, dresses, […]

Boots beauty Credits: Boots Beauty Beauty and health retailer Boots has been named as having the biggest range of Leaping Bunny-approved own-brand beauty products on the UK high street. The Leaping Bunny programme from Cruelty Free International, the leading organisation working to end animal testing, is a globally recognised standard for assessing cruelty-free cosmetics and personal care products. More than 500 of Boot’s own-brand beauty products, including cosmetics, skincare, personal […]

The entrance to the Würzburg fashion retailer Neverlnd is still covered. Image: Neverlnd Jannis Thein has taken the plunge and opened his own retail store in Würzburg, Germany, in March. Until now, the young entrepreneur has worked for Nuremberg-based luxury retailer Emerson Renaldi, most recently as senior operations manager. Now he has swapped employment for self-employment. Under the name 'Neverlnd', he has opened a retail space of around 80 square metres at Marktplatz 10 in his Bavarian […]

Primark store Credits: Primark Primark sales were up 7.5 percent for the 24 weeks to March 2, 2024 marked by a slow start for many cold weather categories due to unseasonal warm weather, followed by strong Christmas trading with seasonal ranges selling through well. However, the company, part of the diversified Associated British Foods (ABF), said in a release that adjusted operating profit improved 46 percent to 508 million pounds with margin recovery to 11.3 percent, significantly higher […]

Zegna store in Milan Credits: Zegna Ermenegildo Zegna Group announced unaudited revenues of 463.2 million euros for the first quarter, up 8.1 percent or 10.7 percent at constant currency and down 5.3 percent on an organic growth basis. Revenues for the Zegna segment amounted to 324.9 million euros, up 1.7 percent and 4.3 percent on an organic growth basis, while revenues for the Thom Browne segment amounted to 79.1 million euros, down 30.2 percent and 35 percent and revenues for the Tom Ford […]

Gucci store in Milan Credits: Gucci. Kering Group’s first quarter revenue of 4.5 billion euros, declined 11 percent as reported and 10 percent on a comparable basis. The company said in a statement that revenue from the directly operated retail network fell 11 percent on a comparable basis, as a result of lower store traffic. Revenue in the wholesale and other segments was also down 7 percent on a comparable basis. “Kering’s performance worsened considerably in the first quarter. While […]

Interview Activists protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to mark the 11th anniversary of the collapse of the Rana Plaza building on 24 April 2024. Credits: NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP Eleven years ago today, on 24th April 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Savar, Bangladesh collapsed, killing more than 1,100 garment workers and injuring more than 2,500, many of them severely. All of those deaths and injuries could have been prevented had the five garment factories housed in the building evacuated […]

Olivia Meyer at Fashion Scholarship Fund Gala. Credits: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com A Kent State University fashion merchandising senior has come up with an idea that is so blindingly obvious, one might wonder how it doesn’t already exist. Olivia Meyer is currently basking in the glory of awards and accolades, even a mention in the New York Times for her concept: The single leg tights. “It’s mind boggling, but it's a great place to find myself,” said Meyer via Zoom from campus where she […]

João Pimenta FW24. Credits: Gustavo Scatena/Ag. Fotosite The 57th edition of the São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) - entitled 'Sintonia', which took place at the Iguatemi São Paulo and JK Iguatemi shopping centres, came to an end on Sunday, April 14. This season the event featured 27 fashion shows, 11 fewer than in the previous edition, but which highlighted the importance of brands that are considered small, more unique, with a strong artisanal appeal. From the opening, with Aluf parading to […]

Credits: Circular Textile Days The fourth edition of Circular Textile Days will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, September 18 & 19. The event, dedicated to circularity in the textile industry, facilitates a platform for organisations of various countries to come together and to showcase the latest developments, gain knowledge about European laws and regulations and actively contribute to shaping future standards in the textile industry. "Moving beyond dialogue” Let’s be done […]

In Pictures Victoria Beckham x Mango collection Credits: Mango Spanish fashion retailer Mango has unveiled its spring/summer 2024 capsule collection designed in collaboration with British fashion designer Victoria Beckham. The capsule Victoria Beckham x Mango collection launches today, April 23 and features ready-to-wear, including tailoring, lingerie dresses, and knitwear, alongside bags, jewellery, and footwear. Victoria Beckham x Mango collection Credits: Mango Inspired by the […]

H&M x Central Saint Martins award winners Credits: H&M by Angela Tozzi Fashion retailer H&M and university Central Saint Martins have announced the four winners of its H&M Sustainable Fashion and Journalism awards for 2024. The awards were announced last September to support emerging designers and journalists and to encourage the next generation of fashion leaders to further engage with sustainability and accelerate the shift to circular fashion. The four winners include BA […]

Hellmann's Canada ‘1352: Refreshed Sneakers’ Credits: Hellmann's Canada In Pictures Mayonnaise brand Hellmann's Canada is shining a spotlight on food waste with the launch of a new limited-edition sneaker made in collaboration with Italian-based sustainable fashion brand ID.Eight. The ‘1352: Refreshed Sneakers’ have been made using common food waste items, such as corn, mushrooms, apples, and grapes, as Hellmann's Canada challenges Canadians to rethink their food consumption. While the […]

Glossier products Credits: Unsplash Beauty Beauty brand Glossier has confirmed that its UK Black Beauty Grant Programme, which launched last year in partnership with Black Girl Fest Studios, is returning for 2024 to offer funding and tailored business support to Black beauty entrepreneurs in the UK. The UK grant programme builds off Glossier’s US initiative that began in 2020 and has since partnered with more than 30 founders leading 32 innovative beauty brands, as it looks “to change how […]

Rwandan fashion designer Moise Turahirwa. Credits: Luis Tato/AFP Less than a decade after founding Moshions, a fashion brand whose customers included Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, LGBTQ designer Moise Turahirwa's career came to a crashing halt following their arrest a year ago. Turahirwa was charged after sharing a post on Instagram claiming that their passport was changed to reflect their gender. Now out on bail, the 33-year-old told AFP they were shocked by the speed with which their life […]

Professor Jimmy Choo Credits: JCA | London Fashion Academy Professor Jimmy Choo’s JCA | London Fashion Academy has announced a multi-faceted partnership with Pineider, the prestigious Italian stationery, leather goods and lifestyle brand. In a statement, JCA said that the partnership would include illustration and design competitions for its students, show sponsorship, internships, and the creation of on-demand JCA merchandise. The JCA second-year students will kick off the partnership with […]

Jason Wu Beauty Credits: Jason Wu Beauty Beauty Jason Wu Beauty, the cosmetics brand founded in 2021 by cosmetics industry legend Toni Ko and fashion designer Jason Wu, is expanding into CVS stores across the US. The beauty brand is joining CVS’s off-shelf display programme and launching a range of affordable essentials for the eyes, cheeks, lips, and brows in more than 3,000 CVS stores nationwide. Commenting on the expansion, Wu said in a statement: “We created Jason Wu Beauty to inspire […]

Beauty YSL Beauty ‘Rewild Our Earth’ programme Credits: YSL Beauty French luxury cosmetics brand YSL Beauty has announced two new rewilding projects in partnership with global non-government organisation Re:Wild as part of its ongoing commitment to help nature return to its wild state. Due to climate change and extensive human utilisation of nature’s surfaces, the wild is in decline, with almost 75 percent of all wild places having been degraded and more than 1 million species at […]

Credits: Alfredo Estrella/AFP After years of fighting for greater recognition, Mexico's Indigenous weavers have seen their creations thrust into the spotlight by the two women leading the country's presidential race. The brightly colored, elaborately embroidered garments handcrafted by generations of artisans have long enchanted visitors to Mexico -- including international designers whose use of the motifs have sparked accusations of plagiarism. Now an aficionado of the Indigenous designs is […]

Exterior of the New York Stock Exchange decorated with Tapestry canvas Credits: Tapestry The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block Tapestry’s 8.5 billion dollars acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited, a deal that seeks to combine three close competitors – Tapestry’s Coach and Kate Spade brands and Capri’s Michael Kors brand. The Commission issued an administrative complaint and authorised a lawsuit in federal court to block the proposed acquisition, alleging that […]

Credits: HANDOUT/Colombian Migration Office/AFP A celebrity fashion designer was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison for smuggling handbags made from the skin of protected reptiles into the United States. Colombian national Nancy Gonzalez, 71, admitted in November to illegally importing purses made from caiman and python skins between February 2016 and April 2019. Both animals are protected under a multinational treaty called the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of […]

Hibbett store Credits: Hibbett Sports JD Sports Fashion has announced the proposed acquisition of sports-fashion brand Hibbett. Today the group proposed to acquire 100 percent stake in Hibbett for a price of 87.50 dollars per share in cash, implying an equity value of 1,083 million dollars and an enterprise value of 1,109 million dollars. Commenting on the development, Régis Schultz, CEO of JD Sports Fashion Plc, said: "We are delighted to announce the proposed acquisition of Hibbett. […]

Vivienne Westwood shoes Credits: Victoria and Albert Museum, London The personal wardrobe of the late British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood is to be auctioned at Christie’s this summer. The landmark sale will raise funds for the causes Dame Vivienne championed throughout her life, with proceeds directed towards supporting The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Greenpeace. The auctions will showcase the personal wardrobe featuring some of the most […]

Cult Beauty, THG Credits: Cult Beauty, Facebook, THG Overall THG Group achieved first quarter revenue growth of 4.5 percent to 455.4 million pounds. The company said in a release that THG Beauty delivered a growth of 11.1 percent to 267.6 million pounds following targeted changes to geographic strategy through 2023, focusing on more profitable customers and territories closest to the global distribution hubs. Commenting on the trading update, Matthew Moulding, CEO of THG said: "Following the […]

Golden Goose store in Milan Credits: Golden Goose Following a strong performance in 2023, Golden Goose net revenues for the first quarter increased by 12 percent at constant exchange and 11 percent on a reported basis, while maintaining strong margins. The company also announced the appointment of Marco Bizzarri, former president and CEO of Gucci, to its board of directors. The company’s direct-to-consumer channel rose by 20 percent at constant exchange and 18 percent on a reported basis, […]

Celine SS23 Credits: Hedi Slimane for Celine Since the beginning of April, speculation has been rife regarding the potential departure of Hedi Slimane from Celine and LVMH. Mr. Slimane assumed the role of Celine’s creative director in January 2018, purportedly under a six-year contract. This contract came up for renewal early in 2024, and despite ongoing negotiations, no announcement regarding his future tenure has been made. According to Business of Fashion, the star designer and LVMH have […]

Charles Tyrwhitt Credits: New York Jets/Charles Tyrwhitt Turnover at British shirt maker Charles Tyrwhitt for the year to July 29, 2023 increased 45 percent to 269.2 million pounds, of which 49 percent was contributed by the UK market and 51 percent by the rest of the world. Founders Nicholas Wheeler and his wife, Chrissie Rucker earned over 21 million pounds last year as the company benefitted from growing demand for suits and shirts. The company owned by Bectin Ltd said in accounts filed […]

Gildan Activewear headquarters in Honduras Credits: Gildan Activewear Gildan Activewear has announced a refreshed board of directors with five new appointments. Timothy (Tim) Hodgson, former special advisor to governor Carney at the Bank of Canada and former CEO of Goldman Sachs Canada, Lewis L. (Lee) Bird III, former chairman and chief executive officer of At Home Group, Jane Craighead, former senior vice president global human resources at Scotiabank, Lynn Loewen, former president of Minogue […]

HanesBrands corporate headquarters Credits: HanesBrands Inc HanesBrands Inc., the parent company of apparel brands Hanes, Champion, Bonds, Maidenform, and Bali, is set to achieve zero waste across its operations by 2025, according to its latest Sustainability report. The report, published on Earth Day, April 20, highlights the steps the apparel company has taken to ensure it reaches its sustainability goals for 2025 to 2030, which center around its core pillars of People, Planet, and Product. […]

CleanHub x Perry Ellis International expanded partnership Credits: Generated AI Image for FashionUnited Perry Ellis International, Inc (PEI), the parent company of Original Penguin and Perry Ellis, has expanded its partnership with CleanHub to include the Perry Ellis brand in its effort to intercept plastic waste before it contaminates oceans and waterways. The expansion of its partnerships sees PEI allocating a portion of its sales towards retrieving an extra 10,000 pounds of plastic every […]

Cost-per-wear metric, from new Circularity Report Credits: Vestiaire Collective French resale luxury fashion platform Vestiaire Collective has launched a new metric to highlight the impact of overconsumption and fast fashion within the fashion industry. Designed to help consumers develop a deeper understanding of the value of fashion, the cost-per-wear metric underlines the true cost of an item by breaking it down into cost per wear. Part of the platform’s new Circularity Report, published […]

TikTok Shop Credits: Pexels, Cottonbro TikTok Shop, the social commerce marketplace from the social media platform, has expanded its ‘Preowned Luxury’ category to the UK market. Announced on April 22, Earth Day, the development sees TikTok expand its luxury category to consumers across the pond, as it goes head to head with luxury secondhand marketplaces such as The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective, Depp, and Poshmark, The new category allows UK shoppers to buy selected pre-owned luxury […]

Puma Re:Suede 2.0 sneakers Credits: Puma Sportswear company Puma is set to bring a commercial version of its experimental biodegradable Re:Suede sneaker to market. The announcement comes after Puma was able to successfully turn Re:Suede into compost under specific industrial conditions during a two-year pilot project. As part of the experiment, which ended in late 2023, Puma produced 500 pairs of its classic suede sneakers using decomposable materials, including Zeology-tanned Suede. […]

Mango's new store in Boston Credits: Mango Mango has opened stores in two new states as the Spanish fashion retailer strengthens its store network across the nation. After opening stores in key retail locations across New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, and Pennsylvania, Mango has expanded its retail network along the East Coast by opening stores in Massachusetts and Washington, DC. Mango kicked off its retail expansion across the greater Boston area with a new store in the Natick […]

The shortlisted design by University of Salford student and finalist of The Costume Society's 2024 Patterns for Performance Award Olivia Gallamore. Credits: Image courtesy of the University of Salford, Manchester. UK charity The Costume Society, which aims to promote the study and preservation of historic and contemporary dress, has announced the finalists for this year’s edition of its two annual and international student awards: the Patterns of Fashion and Patterns for Performance awards […]

Elena Strahova, founder and CEO of Riga Fashion Week. Credits: Polina Viljun On the fringes of the traditional fashion industry circuit, Fashion Week in Latvia's capital Riga has established itself as a benchmark event in the Baltic region, distinguished by its focus on sustainability and ethics in fashion. Elena Strahova, founder and CEO of Riga Fashion Week (RFW), which took place from April 8 to April 11, takes stock of the last edition in this interview with FashionUnited. She analyses the […]

Credits: JD Sports The vision of JD Sports to connect globally, inspire locally, and empower individually is vividly embodied in their 'JD in the Duffle Bag' podcast, which directly engages with its audience. This platform is the largest of its kind for interviews with artists, personalities, and entertainers, attracting the most influential figures in youth culture. They visit the JD studio to discuss contemporary issues with hosts Chuckie Online and Elz the Witch. In a recent episode, […]

Credits: Karine Augis After taking its first steps in France and Europe, Karine Augis is adding a new country to its international conquest this year: the Parisian chic leather goods brand is expanding to Dubai in partnership with Link Store in the legendary Wafi Mall. Experience Karine Augis at Link Store Located on the first floor of the Wafi City Mall in Dubai. Karine Augis presents her collection in the luxurious setting of Link Store. It's an opportunity for fashion lovers in Dubai to […]

Louis Vuitton x Tyler the Creator Credits: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton LVMH's global sales of handbags and perfumes exceeded the combined value of all wine and camembert cheese exported by France's agricultural sector, highlighting the luxury sector's importance to the country's trade balance. A study by consultancy firm Asterès for LVMH, as reported by the Financial Times, revealed that the French luxury conglomerate accounted for 4 percent of all French exports last year, totaling 23.5 […]

Lululemon Team Canada Summer Athlete Kit for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Credits: Lululemon Canadian Athleisurewear giant Lululemon is set to close its distribution center in Washington, leading to the layoffs of 128 employees, according to a filing in the local state. Shares in the company have fallen over 31 percent since the start of 2024. The job cuts are expected to commence on June 21, with plans to shut down the facility by the end of 2024, Reuters reported.The decision […]

Meadowhall, an indoor shopping centre located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and one of the top five shopping destinations in the UK, is to be fully operated by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund. According to The Times, Norges, Norway’s 1.3 trillion pounds sovereign wealth fund, is in advanced talks to acquire British Land’s 50 per cent share of Meadowhall for approximately 363 million pounds, including debt. Situated about 5 kilometres northeast of Sheffield city centre, the shopping centre […]

KI-generiertes Bild zur Illustration. Bild: FashionUnited OPINION What do Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and Earth Day have in common? They are all days that highlight something/someone that should go without saying and be celebrated every day of the year - mothers (parents in general), love and our earth. The very existence of such days of remembrance shows that something is amiss - why do mothers need to be honoured on one day in particular; does that mean we forget about them on the other […]

Nike USA Credits: Nike Inc. Nike's Oregon headquarters is set to eliminate approximately 740 jobs by late June as part of its multiyear cost-cutting plan. Michele Adams, Nike’s vice president of people solutions, disclosed this intention in a filing with the state of Oregon on Friday, describing it as a “second phase of impacts” as the world’s largest sportswear company trims its workforce, reported Bloomberg. The reduction at its Beaverton, Oregon headquarters was communicated to […]

Millennium Bridge leading to front exterior of Tate Modern, Bankside, London 2003 Credits: © Tate Gucci has announced that its Cruise 2025 show will be held at London's Tate Modern on May 13. Creative director Sabato De Sarno, who took over the luxury brand's helm in January last year, will present his first cruise collection in this iconic venue. London follows in the footsteps of Seoul, where Gucci showed it previous Cruise collection at the Gyeongbokgung Palace last May. Gucci's ties to […]

British Pavilion at Venice Biennale Credits: British Pavilion via Burberry website Burberry is the headline sponsor of the British Pavilion at this year's 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia. The Pavilion, which opened on Saturday and will remain open until November 24th at the Giardini do Castello, marks Burberry's second consecutive year sponsoring British arts and culture. Commissioned by the British Council, this year's British Pavilion presents a new exhibition […]

Express store Credits: Express Inc via Business Wire Express, Inc. announced that announced that it has received a non-binding letter of intent from a consortium led by WHP Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties for the potential purchase of the company’s retail stores and operations. Express also announced that it has named Mark Still as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. “WHP has been a strong partner to […]

José Teunissen, 2023 portrait. Credits: Bibi Veth via Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. The environmentally polluting fashion industry urgently needs to 'reinvent' itself. That is what José Teunissen, programme director at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), argued in her lecturer's address on Tuesday. How can her own education contribute to making the industry greener? “The Chinese online clothing company Shein burns 1 billion t-shirts a year.” 1 billion. José Teunissen […]

Fashion Revolution photo grid -" I made your clothes” campaign. Credits: Fashion Revolution In the last ten years, the fashion industry has come a long way - the simple question, “Who made my clothes?” could not be answered after the collapse of the Rana Plaza building on 24th April 2013. Rescuers had to dig through the rubble looking for clothing labels to figure out which brands were producing clothes there. Even then, brands and retailers were quick to point to “past orders” or […]

Kizik Roamer Glacier Credits: Kizik Kizik has launched a new brand platform and integrated campaign as part of its continued growth strategy across retail, wholesale, and international markets. The new brand platform and campaign, created in partnership with creative agency Yard NYC, features a renewed branding look for the footwear brand, encompassing everything from its website to its logo and packaging. The new campaign features omnichannel distribution across out-of-home, connected TV, […]

Nike Team USA track and field uniform Credits: Nike Nike and several USA Olympic athletes have stepped forward to address online controversy concerning the brand’s designs for the women's Team USA track and field kit following the circulation of a certain photo earlier this month. The US sportswear giant initially unveiled its Olympic uniforms for the United States of America and other countries on April 11 during an event in Paris. However, a single photograph of one of Nike’s USA track […]

Shopping online at Asos Credits: Asos, Multiverse Asos wants to reverse its sales decline, grappling with an 18 percent drop in revenue amidst intensified competition from brands like Shein, H&M, and Zara. This challenge is compounded by shifting consumer preferences away from exclusive online shopping, marking a stark departure from the gains Asos experienced during the pandemic, the Guardian reported. To address these obstacles, Asos said it will embark on a comprehensive turnaround […]

Frederic Malle Credits: Frederic Malle website Fragrance purveyor Frédéric Malle is exiting his brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle by the end of June 2024. A pioneer of niche perfumes, Mr. Malle began his brand a quarter of a century ago, collaborating with designers such as Dries Van Noten and Acne to create sensory art, referring to perfume as “the mirror of your soul.” Not a traditional ‘nose’, Frédéric Malle revolutionized the creative process of perfume making by […]

Bottega Veneta x Cassina Le Corbusier at Milan Design Week Credits: FashionUnited Milan's annual Salone del Mobile furniture and interiors fair has transformed into the premier global design destination. Against the vibrant backdrop of Italy's fashion capital, a plethora of brands and retailers across the design spectrum offer unparalleled experiences, collaborations, activations, events, and, of course, soirées, transforming the city into a veritable creative epicenter that rivals even its […]

Lotto Credits: WHP Global WHP Global has announced a new long-term licence for Lotto with Agilitas Sports. Through this licence, WHP said in a release, Agilitas will have the exclusive rights to design, manufacture, promote, and distribute the Lotto brand in India, Australia, and soon in South Africa. Commenting on the development, Stanley Silverstein, chief commercial officer at WHP Global said: "Agilitas dedicated focus on the sportswear industry, and a profound belief in India's promising […]

Monique Drent van The Swapshop, Ger Brinks van BMA-Techne en Roosmarie Ruigrok tijdens de showcase van Reflow. Credits: Tess van der Sluis / Pakhuis de Zwijger Ellie.Connect, the leading platform for sustainability in the fashion and textile industry is thrilled to announce its recent collaboration with Roosmarie Ruigrok, a respected expert in sustainable fashion and textiles. Roosmarie Ruigrok is known for her extensive experience in the textile landscape, and sustainable fashion, and as the […]

Designer Luis Fernandez adjust a flamenco dress as customer Virginia Cuaresma tries it on.Credits: CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP Luis Fernandez's workshop in Seville's Old City is buzzing with customers who have come to try on his dazzling array of flamenco dresses, their vibrant fabrics replete with voluptuous ruffles and polka dots. Flamenco fashion hits its annual peak in springtime when towns and cities across Spain's southern Andalusia region hold their annual week-long ferias, when everyone […]

Image: Nordstrom Nordstrom Inc.'s (JWN) founding family has notified the board of its interest in taking the company private. The company formed a special committee to evaluate any proposal from the company's Chief Executive Officer Erik Nordstrom and the company's president Pete Nordstrom, and any proposals from other parties and consider whether they are in the best interests of Nordstrom and all shareholders, the department-store chain said in a statement. The special committee retained […]

Image for illustration Credits: Nikeland/courtesy of Nike x Roblox. In a rapidly digitising world, protecting brands is becoming increasingly complex and essential, even alongside the rise of the metaverse. With the evolution of technologies such as virtual reality (VR), the metaverse is becoming a new arena in which companies need to establish and protect their brand identity. What exactly is the metaverse and how can a brand be protected in it? Metaverse A metaverse can basically be any 3D […]

Fréderic et Alexandre Arnault. Credits: LVMH and STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP. Two sons of the world's richest man Bernard Arnault on Thursday joined the board of LVMH after a shareholder vote, further cementing the family's control on the French luxury goods giant. The pair joined their elder siblings on the board of directors of the company, which houses brands such as Dior and Louis Vuitton, meaning four of Bernard Arnault's five children now sit on the board. Alexandre, 31, is the executive […]

At the Nona Source showroom in northern Paris, designers pick through luxurious textiles with ornate names: curly alpaca, geometrical macrame guipure, silk diamond cloque Jacquard. What makes them really exotic, however, is that they all come from "deadstocks" -- the leftovers designers discard when they have finished with a roll of fabric. Until recently, it was common for deadstocks -- like unsold clothes -- to be burned or buried. At best, they gathered dust in storerooms. Ever conscious of […]

L'Oréal headquarters Credits: L’Oréal First quarter sales of 11.24 billion euros, increased 9.4 percent like-for-like and 8.3 percent reported at L’Oréal. The company’s adjusted like-for-like growth was 8.1 percent. Commenting on the figures, Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L'Oréal, said in a statement: “2024 is off to a very good start with like-for-like growth of 9.4 percent, perfectly illustrating the power of our unique model. Continued double-digit growth in Europe, coupled with […]

Brixton store Credits: Facebook/Brixton Brixton has announced the appointment of Seth Ellison, a Southern California native and 40 year veteran of the lifestyle apparel and action sports sectors, to the role of chief executive officer effective April 22, 2024. Commenting on the new appointment, Altamont Capital Partners co-founder, Keoni Schwartz, said: "We ran a very comprehensive search and Seth's range of experiences was unique. Seth's breadth and depth will both be immensely valuable as he […]