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TRENDS Hed Mayner SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As FashionUnited reported earlier this month, major European houses no longer relegate men's bags to a secondary role. On the contrary, they have become a strategic segment. They feature lower price points than ready-to-wear but still guarantee the status, artisanal excellence and statement appeal that luxury followers seek. The prestige they confer is undeniable, as evidenced by top football stars at this year's World Cup. […]

In Pictures Malcolm Todd and Inde Navarrette in Gap's 'Denim On My Own' campaign. Credits: Gap Gap has launched its fall 2026 denim campaign, “Denim on your own,” starring musician Malcolm Todd and actress Inde Navarrette. The campaign brings together two emerging talents from music and film to promote GapDenim and also features Todd’s original rendition of Robyn’s 2010 hit “Dancing on My Own,” reinterpreted specifically for the campaign. Malcolm Todd in Gap's 'Denim […]

London shopping street Credits: Pexels by Huy Phan UK retail sales growth slowed in July as prolonged hot weather kept shoppers away from physical stores and weakened demand for non-food products, the British Retail Consortium says. According to the latest BRC and KPMG retail sales monitor, total retail sales increased by 1.3 percent year on year during the four weeks from 5 July to 1 August, but it was still below the 2.5 percent growth recorded in July 2025 and the 12-month average of 1.8 […]

Bershka store in the Aventura Mall shopping centre in Miami, Florida (US). Credits: Bershka. Madrid – Completing one of Inditex's major strategic moves for the 2026 financial year, Bershka has finally opened its first brick and mortar store in the US. The brand is its leading youth fashion label and the Spanish company's second-largest by turnover, behind only Zara. The US market continues to play a key role in the growth strategies for the company, which is chaired by Marta Ortega. As […]

On-Store in Brasilien Credits: On Running On Holding AG has finished the second quarter of the 2026 financial year with an increase in sales. The Swiss sporting goods company also returned to profit after a loss in the same period last year. The Zurich-based company achieved sales of 850.3 million Swiss francs in the three months to June 30, On announced on Tuesday. This represents a 13.5 percent increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, or a […]

Betsey Johnson by Paris Hilton Credits: Betsey Johnson In Pictures Betsey Johnson has launched a collection created with Paris Hilton, drawing on the label's runway history and archive, with the socialite-turned-DJ applying her own point of view to a selection of the brand's recognisable silhouettes. Betsey Johnson by Paris Hilton Credits: Betsey Johnson Betsey Johnson by Paris Hilton Credits: Betsey Johnson Aptly named Betsey Johnson by Paris Hilton, the collection was […]

Dockers, owned by Genesco Inc. Credits: Courtesy of Dockers Genesco Inc. has announced that Parag D. Desai, the company’s senior vice president, chief strategy and digital officer, will retire effective October 31. His responsibilities will transition to other experienced members of Genesco’s senior leadership team. Desai joined Genesco in 2014 as senior vice president, strategy and shared services. In April 2021, he was appointed senior vice president, chief strategy and digital officer. […]

Credits: Stone Island Italian brand Stone Island has presented the Q100045 Mineral Dyed Cotton Gabardine-TC, a piece from its autumn/winter 2026–2027 collection, as part of its 'Community as a Form of Research' project, according to a press release. The hooded jacket is worn by Simjae, a photographer and the founder of Hugan Books. The jacket is made partly from regenerated cotton gabardine and has vertical snap pockets. It is garment-dyed with inorganic pigments based on iron oxides derived […]

Tyla for Kate Spade New York's fall 2026 campaign Credits: Kate Spade New York In Pictures Kate Spade New York has launched its autumn 2026 global campaign fronted by South African singer Tyla, her first outing since being named the label's global brand ambassador at the end of July. She is joined by ten social media creators and personalities, in a campaign the Tapestry-owned brand says extends its "Spark Something Beautiful" platform. The campaign arrives two weeks before Jonathan Saunders […]

Credits: Dsquared2 Dsquared2, the brand founded by Canadian twins Dean and Dan Caten, has unveiled a new advertising campaign, 'Back to the Roots', built around its founders and creative directors, according to a press release. The campaign is conceived as a family photo album. Through a sequence of intimate photographs, it traces the Caten twins from childhood to the present day, showing the brothers side by side. Rather than presenting a collection, the campaign focuses on the twins' own […]

Moncler x Moon Boot Credits: Moncler Moncler is placing collaborations at the centre of its fall/winter 2026 footwear strategy, bringing together Clarks Originals, Rick Owens and Moon Boot for a series of styles that blend the brand’s mountain heritage with contemporary city dressing. The partnerships form part of a wider collection inspired by the mountains, the metropolis and the routes between them. The first release, arriving in early September, is the Moncler + Clarks Originals […]

V for Champion's fall "True Champion" campaign. Credits: Champion In Pictures Champion is turning to K-Pop star V of BTS to help reposition the century-old athletic brand for a new generation of consumers. The company has named V, also known as Kim Taehyung, the face of its new “True Champion” campaign, a global initiative that spotlights athletes, artists and creators whose influence is defined as much by individuality and cultural impact as by performance. V for Champion's fall […]

On opens store in Copenhagen Credits: Mikael Olsson for On Running Swiss premium sportswear brand On has opened its first store in Denmark, the latest move in a retail push that will add four locations in California this fall and has taken the brand into Brazil for the first time. The Copenhagen store opened last week at Købmagergade 39 in Indre By, the city's historic center and one of its busiest pedestrian shopping streets, the company said. At roughly 3,800 square feet, it is On's only […]

For illustrative purposes Credits: Tom Fisk / Pexels Judging by his recent statements, the struggle to open the Strait of Hormuz appears to be over for US President Donald Trump. At the White House, he stated that following a mine-clearing operation, the strait is once again navigable for ships and is “one hundred percent” controlled by the US. He added that although Iran occasionally lays a mine, it is always found and neutralised. Trump also demanded compensation payments from the […]

Shoe Zone Credits: Shoe Zone, Facebook UK footwear retailer Shoe Zone has reported positive trading throughout July 2026, leading to a stronger cash position than originally budgeted. As of July 25, 2026, cash and equivalents stood at approximately 7 million pounds (9.45 million dollars) ahead of original projections. Consequently, the company maintains its expectation of an adjusted loss before tax of no greater than 1 million pounds for the financial year ending October 3, 2026. The board of […]

The Colosseum Credits: Pexels, Pixabay Opinion Italians are unmistakable. They are recognisable everywhere, very attentive to pairings, fabrics and have a unique ability to combine and wear colours and garments. They have created styles and moods that stand the test of time. This is also evidenced by the exhibition at the Certosa di San Giacomo in Capri, a tribute to the style that has defined coastal summers for decades. It is a style that is recognisable everywhere. Along with the […]

Striker Ferran Torres in a promotional image for Under Armour. Credits: Under Armour. Since Spanish national player Ferran Torres achieved star status at the last FIFA World Cup in 2026, he has extended his popularity far beyond the pitch. His goal in the World Cup final in New Jersey secured victory for the Spanish national team against Argentina. The Spanish striker is now being courted by US brands and media professionals, particularly in the fashion world. The origin of this particular […]

Credits: Gant Gant and Yale University have announced a multi-season partnership reconnecting the American fashion brand with the university where its story began. The collaboration draws on Gant’s history with Yale and the wider influence of Ivy League style on American fashion. The brand says the partnership will reinterpret archival references and traditional collegiate clothing codes for contemporary collections. The Fall 2026 collection combines heritage fabrics, tailoring and […]

Michael Kors Collection's 45th anniversary campaign Credits: Michael Kors Collection In Pictures For its 45th anniversary campaign, Michael Kors Collection cast six stage performers across ballet, opera and Broadway to celebrate the milestone through a photoshoot by Dutch duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Misty Copeland, Sutton Foster, Judith Light, Audra McDonald, Lea Michele and Kara Young were photographed on set in New York City, with movement direction by Stephen Galloway and […]

Credits: Onitsuka Tiger Japanese footwear and lifestyle brand Onitsuka Tiger has opened a new flagship store near Nagoya Station, which the company says is its second-largest store by floor area in Japan. The opening, on August 7, 2026, follows the debut of what Onitsuka Tiger describes as its largest global flagship store, which opened in Tokyo's Shinjuku district in July 2026. The brand said it chose Nagoya as a new key location for the Tokai and Chubu regions, citing the area around Nagoya […]

Credits: Asics Japanese sports brand ASICS has launched the Nimbus Mirai™ 2, the second generation in its running shoe line focused on circularity. The shoe builds on the original Nimbus Mirai, introduced in 2024, and continues the brand's approach of designing shoes with material recovery and recycling in mind. The original Nimbus Mirai was a milestone in ASICS' sustainability strategy. The shoe featured an upper made predominantly from a single material, which simplified material recovery […]

Massimo Piombini Credits: Canada Goose Canada Goose has appointed Massimo Piombini, president and chief executive officer of Italian luxury accessories supplier Cadicagroup, to its board of directors with effect from August 7, 2026. Piombini was elected at the company's annual and special shareholder meeting held virtually on the same day, drawing 99.98 percent of votes cast in favour, the highest share of the 10 nominees. His election returns the board to 10 members, after director Stephen […]

Whatnot app Credits: Whatnot Whatnot, the biggest live commerce platform in the UK, Europe and North America, has closed a 545 million US dollar Series G round, valuing the company at 20 billion US dollars, nearly doubling its valuation in less than a year. The round was led by Iconiq, Lightspeed and Avra, with new investors, including Kleiner Perkins, Wellington Management, Robinhood Ventures Fund I, S32 and Standard Capital. Existing backers CapitalG, Y Combinator, Durable Capital Partners, […]

Mizuno Sportstyle names Guè as ambassador Credits: Mizuno In Pictures Japanese sportswear brand Mizuno has added Italian rapper Guè to the artist roster of Mizuno Sportstyle, the group's lifestyle line, extending a run of partnerships with figures from the music scene. The brand said the partnership took shape during the artist's visit to Tokyo in December 2025, a city it describes as a long-standing source of inspiration for Guè and one that symbolises Mizuno's own philosophy. The […]

Puma store in London Credits: Puma. Carlo Alberto Cingolani is taking on the role of global director for commercial go-to-market at Puma. Cingolani joined the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company last week, he announced on the professional network Linkedin on Saturday. He joins from the Berlin-based online retailer Zalando, where he worked for more than 11 and a half years. He joined Zalando in January 2015 as a kids & accessories private label merchandiser. He has since held various […]

Kickstarter Culture Fund campaign Credits: Kickstarter Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has launched a new 1 million US dollar fund to support independent creators working across fashion, art, film and music, which will be open to creators worldwide. The new ‘Kickstarter Culture Fund’ has been designed to support hundreds of creators and marks the first fund to be financed entirely by Kickstarter, as part of the company’s recently launched ‘Power of Belief’ brand campaign, centred […]

In Pictures Kelly Wearstler H&M Home – ready-to-wear collection Credits: H&M Home American interior designer Kelly Wearstler has added a ready-to-wear capsule collection to her homeware collaboration with H&M Home. In a statement, H&M said the 8-piece fashion capsule has been designed to “bridge interiors and fashion in a cohesive, design-led vision,” by bringing Wearstler’s “bold aesthetic, a celebration of beauty, form and function, to a wider audience”. […]

Credits: Swedish School of Textiles graduate show 2026 The Swedish School of Textiles presented its Spring/Summer 2027 graduate runway show during Copenhagen Fashion Week, bringing together 22 graduating designers at Langelinie Pavilion. The collections explored fashion through material experimentation, humour, construction and visual communication. Designs included unconventional elements such as mop-inspired footwear, illuminated dresses, nail-covered trousers and a handbag made from a […]

Will Kernan, MD, John Lewis Credits: John Lewis Partnership UK retail group the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced that Peter Ruis has decided to step down from his role as managing director of department store chain John Lewis to pursue new opportunities. Ruis will be succeeded by Will Kernan, currently a non-executive board member of JLP, as part of a succession plan. Ruis will remain with the company until September 6, 2026. Kernan will officially assume the managing director […]

In Pictures Smythson of Bond Street reopens in Heathrow Terminal 5 Credits: Smythson of Bond Street British leather goods and stationery brand Smythson has reopened its store in Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow airport. The 74 square metre airside space was designed with interior design studio Four-by-Two and takes its cues from the gilt edges of the brand's notebooks and diaries, using sculptural forms and metallic detailing across the shopfront and interior. Smythson first opened at […]

Magliano SS27 Credits: MondeVita media centre Following the acquisition of Raffaele Caruso spa, a Soragna-based menswear manufacturer founded in 1964, MondeVita has acquired a strategic majority stake in Underscore District. Underscore District is the Milan-based brand accelerator behind Magliano, Gr10K and the multi-brand retailer Wok Store. "The deal represents the second step in MondeVita's plan to build a new Italian luxury platform, integrating brand development, retail and digital […]

In Pictures Gant x Yale University: A Homecoming Credits: Gant Gant has launched a multi-season partnership with Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, where the brand was founded in 1949. Gant x Yale University: A Homecoming Credits: Gant Gant x Yale University Credits: Gant The collaboration draws on the label's early history on the Yale campus, where the Yale Co-op was the first retailer to stock its button-down shirts. Gant described the partnership as a […]

Hugo Boss' showroom in Metzingen, Germany Credits: Hugo Boss Christian Kuhn, head of innovation at Hugo Boss, has left the Metzingen-based fashion group to take on a new role outside of the fashion industry. Kuhn joined Hugo Boss in February 2022 from the German automotive group Mercedes-Benz AG to “build and lead innovations in products, technology, partnerships and new business models,” the manager stated in a Linkedin post last week announcing his departure. During his time at the […]

Credits: YSL/ Capture d'écran Brand Finance During the post-World War II era, particularly throughout the 1970s, cinema actively engaged with the themes of fascism. Works like Bernardo Bertolucci’s seminal The Conformist (1970), Bob Fosse's Cabaret (1972), Liliana Cavani's The Night Porter (1974), and Pier Paolo Pasolini's 100 Days of Sodom (1975) drew strong visual and thematic links to Nazi and fascist aesthetics, heavily shaping the cultural landscape of the decade. This cinematic shift […]

Shein runway show. Credits: Shein Bloomberg Intelligence has put a valuation of 22 billion to 25 billion dollars on Shein ahead of the fast fashion retailer's Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), a range well below the price the company is understood to be seeking. The estimate was reported on Monday. The figure values Singapore-headquartered Shein, which was founded in mainland China, at about 13 to 15 times projected 2027 earnings. Bloomberg Intelligence, Bloomberg's research arm, uses […]

Mango store in the Ambience Mall shopping centre in Gurugram, in the Delhi metropolitan area, India. Credits: Mango. Madrid – As part of its international growth strategy, Spanish fashion multinational Mango has strengthened its retail footprint in India by expanding its flagship store in Gurugram, within the Delhi metropolitan area. Following the renovation, the store now offers both its womenswear and menswear collections under one roof. The store is operated under a commercial agreement […]

Pre-Fall 2026. Credits: Vila Danish brand Vila, part of the Bestseller group, has introduced 'The Shift', its new pre-autumn campaign, photographed in Iceland and built around the transition between summer and autumn, according to a press release. The range leans on contrast, pairing substantial outerwear and tactile knitwear with fluid silhouettes, delicate lace, sheer layers and soft satin finishes. Tailoring, suede, denim and varied textures round out a wardrobe intended to carry across […]

Harvey Nichols Credits: Courtesy of Harvey Nichols Loss making UK luxury department store operator Harvey Nichols has been put up for sale by its majority owner, Hong Kong-based businessman Sir Dickson Poon, according to regulatory filings and market reports. Auditors KPMG noted that a potential transaction could require the retail group to enter formal administration prior to a final sale if additional funding is not secured. Total turnover for the 52-week period decreased 11 percent to 69.46 […]

Fashion by Informa returns to Las Vegas Credits: Fashion by Informa Fashion by Informa returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, hosting its main trade shows — Magic, Project, Sourcing and Offprice — under the same roof. The event, designed to address the needs of emerging brands, retailers, manufacturers and buyers, will take place less than 20 days after the new Section 301 duties took effect on July 24, testing the fashion industry’s stability once again. The Section 301 […]

Mens SS27 Double Denim Trend Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Men’s denim continues to evolve through an expanding range of weights, washes, embellishments, and silhouettes. On the SS27 runways, it was shown in a variety of washes from light blue and vintage-inspired finishes to rich, dark indigo tones. Jean silhouettes covered the full spectrum, from wide-leg to skinny fits, while embellishments reached new heights. The season's most defining statement, however, was the continued […]

Collina Strada SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Away from the glaring spotlights of Milan and Paris, global fashion weeks have been struggling to balance relevance, designer support, and audience stability. While some locations are introducing new strategies as part of concerted efforts to commercialise and democratise, others are rebuilding globalised frameworks after extended disruption. In this context, Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) is often referred to as somewhat of a […]

Etsy HQ in Hudson, NY. Credits: Etsy Marketplace giant Etsy has announced plans to cut around 220 jobs, representing approximately 12 percent of its workforce, as the online marketplace looks to simplify its structure and accelerate growth. The layoffs were announced alongside the company’s second-quarter results, according to CNBC, with CEO Kruti Patel Goyal telling employees that the changes would help build “the organisation we believe Etsy needs for the future”. Most of the affected […]

Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Every time you wash a garment, it sheds hundreds of thousands of tiny fibres into the water system, most invisible to the naked eye. Multiply that by the 132 million tonnes of textiles produced globally each year, and the picture changes dramatically. Earth Action’s new report, From Shedding to Solutions, provides the first system-level assessment of total microfibre losses during textile manufacturing - before anyone wears the clothes. The […]

H&M Marais Credits: F. Julienne Swedish fashion giant H&M has informed around 250 employees in its UK support offices about a proposed reorganisation and consultation process that could result in job losses, according to Retail Gazette. The retailer noted that the 250 figure refers to employees who received the communication and "does not represent the number of roles that may be affected". No proposed redundancy figure has been disclosed while consultations remain ongoing. H&M […]

Under Armour store Credits: Under Armour US sportswear brand Under Armour, Inc. (Under Armour) recorded net sales decrease of 3 percent to 1.10 billion dollars, or 4 percent on a constant currency basis for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 ended June 30, 2026. The group recorded net income of one million dollars, down from the prior-year period. On an adjusted basis, net income reached 21 million dollars, excluding transformation and restructuring charges. Adjusted diluted earnings per share […]

Massimo Dutti store at 266 Itaewon-ro, Seoul (South Korea). Credits: Massimo Dutti Madrid – Inditex continues to strengthen its profile as a multinational group, this time focusing on gaining momentum in Asia. This is a strategic region for the Spanish company's interests. It has expanded its presence through Massimo Dutti, the group's premium fashion brand. The brand has not only just opened a new flagship store in Korea but also its first high street store in the entire country. This new […]

Moss' refurbished Oxford Street West flagship store. Credits: Moss. UK formalwear retailer Moss Bros Group Limited (Moss) announced its annual financial results for the 53-week period ended January 31, 2026. The London-based company generated total sales of 159.78 million pounds (214.8 million dollars), representing a 9.5 percent increase compared to 145.86 million pounds in the 52-week prior-year period ended January 25, 2025. Growth across the business was driven by physical retail store […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion recorded a seventh consecutive week of growth, but only just — and only because in-store sales held firm while the rest of the category weakened. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales edged up +0.85%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, a near-standstill measured against a demanding +10.46% base a year earlier. Store fashion again did the heavy lifting, up +6.72% against a positive +5.26% base — genuine growth on a solid comparison, […]

The Birkenstock store in The Hague. Credits: Maarten Willemstein for Birkenstock Footwear brand Birkenstock is set to reshuffle its board of directors. Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman and majority shareholder Bernard Arnault, has resigned from his position effective August 6, 2026, due to professional commitments. The company announced that a search for a replacement is already underway. The board of directors plans to approve the new appointment at an upcoming meeting once a suitable […]

The Dries Van Noten tassel jacket worn by Meryl Streep’s character Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Credits: Christie's. Apparel and accessories from the film ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ are set to be auctioned off as part of a sale benefitting the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The online auction will be held by Christie’s from September 1 to 15, with a coinciding public exhibition of the items to be displayed […]

Qurate changes its name to QVC Group. Credits: QVC Group. QVC Group, Inc., the US parent company of TV and social shopping firm QVC, has emerged from bankruptcy after completing a financial restructuring that reduced debt by five billion dollars. In the announcement, the company said it has also gained access to a new 600 million dollar asset-based lending facility led by funds managed by Strategic Value Partners, LLC and its affiliates, as well as Oaktree Capital. Upon finalising the […]

American Vintage opens new store on Redchurch Street. Credits: American Vintage French brand American Vintage has opened a new store on Redchurch Street in east London, its eleventh in the city and twelfth in the UK, according to the brand. The location sits between Brick Lane and Shoreditch High Street, in an area known for its independent boutiques and eateries. Conceived as a flagship, the two-floor store is designed as a lifestyle space rather than a conventional shop, with a layout that […]

Peter Agnefjäll, chairman, JD Sports Fashion Credits: JD Sports Fashion UK retail group JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Sports) has announced the appointment of Peter Agnefjäll as chair of its board of directors, effective September 1, 2026. The executive appointment follows a search process led by senior independent director Kath Smith alongside the board. Agnefjäll succeeds Darren Shapland, who has served as interim chair since the annual general meeting on July 21, 2026. Shapland will remain […]

Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres in the Havaianas summer campaign Credits: Havaianas Brazilian footwear manufacturer Alpargatas SA (Alpargatas), the parent company of flip-flop label Havaianas, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Consolidated net sales reached 1.23 billion Brazilian reals (0.24 billion dollars), representing an 11.3 percent increase compared to 1.10 billion Brazilian reals in the second quarter of 2025. The top-line expansion was driven […]

Princess Street, Manchester, UK Credits: Unsplash. New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic have shown that UK retail footfall continued to decline in July, with extreme heat impacting visits to high streets. Total UK footfall fell 2.1 percent year-on-year during the four weeks to August 1, improving from the 3.4 percent decline recorded in June. High streets saw the largest decline, with footfall down 3.8 percent compared with the same period last year. Shopping […]

Lynda Petherick, CEO, New Look Credits: New Look For much of the past two years, New Look has frequently appeared in headlines for the wrong reasons. It closed its Irish business, accelerated UK store closures, cut head office jobs, secured a 30 million pound cash injection to fund digital transformation and was reportedly exploring strategic options after unsolicited takeover approaches. Fast forward 12 months and the picture looks very different. Instead of announcing a new owner or another […]

Interview Marcel Ostertag celebrates the 20th anniversary of his eponymous label Credits: Marcel Ostertag Marcel Ostertag is celebrating his 20th anniversary as a fashion designer this year, drawing a line under one chapter. After almost a decade at Berlin Fashion Week, he will no longer be holding a runway show there. Instead, he kicked off his anniversary series in Munich and is already looking ahead to Paris, where he will present for the first time at the city's fashion week in […]

Lucky Brand names Charlie Puth brand ambassador Credits: Lucky Brand In Pictures Lucky Brand has appointed Charlie Puth as its newest brand ambassador, the denim and lifestyle label announced Wednesday. The partnership continues a music-led positioning the brand has leaned on since its founding in 1990. Lucky Brand said the tie-up reflects a long-standing association with artists and creators who, in its framing, "make their own luck" — a line that has anchored its brand messaging for more […]

Ecco walk during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Credits: Ecco Danish footwear brand Ecco has opened 'Walk Between Worlds', a gallery experience built around its Receptor technology, during Copenhagen Fashion Week, according to a press release. Running on Bredgade from 5 to 7 August, the exhibition explores the contrast between city and nature through a multi-sensory setup that includes contrasting terrain, a commissioned soundscape and curated product displays. Receptor technology was first […]

Matilde García Duarte, president of La Distribución - Anged. Credits: La Distribución. Madrid – La Distribución Anged (Anged), the Spanish business organisation representing the interests of retail companies such as El Corte Inglés, Carrefour, C&A and Pepco, has decided to raise its international influence. It has joined the Federation of International Retail Associations (FIRA) as a new full member. The federation comprises a total of 38 business organisations from 24 countries. By […]

Ralph Lauren S27 collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight SummaryRalph Lauren Corporation exceeded expectations in Q1 FY27 with a 14 percent revenue climb, driven by double-digit growth in Asia and North America, and a 15 percent increase in average unit retail.Asia was a standout region, with revenue rising 24 percent, led by over 40 percent growth in China, while North America saw a 13 percent increase.The company raised its full-year outlook, anticipating 5 to 6 percent constant […]

Credits: Aurélien Aurélien has opened its first flagship store in London this week, marking the brand's first permanent presence in the United Kingdom. The store is located at 59 Brompton Road, in the heart of Knightsbridge, and spans 3,228 square feet across three floors. The opening follows a string of pop-ups the brand has staged in London in recent years, including at Harrods, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. With a permanent address on Brompton Road, next to Harrods, Aurélien joins an […]

Copenhagen Fashion Week street style trends SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Copenhagen Fashion Week is marking a milestone this season, celebrating its 20th anniversary. As with every season, the Danish capital transforms into a meeting place for the international fashion world and a source of street style inspiration. From understated Scandinavian looks to colourful ensembles, attendees at the spring/summer 2027 shows revealed which trends are set to dominate the streets. Fifty shades […]

Credits: Carhartt American workwear brand Carhartt has unveiled the Newcastle Overshirt. According to a press release, it is a versatile garment designed for sectors including construction, installation, logistics, landscaping and maintenance. It can be worn as a light work jacket on cool mornings and as an overshirt later in the day. The overshirt is made from a hard-wearing stretch fabric with a herringbone texture. It features Rugged Flex technology, which moves with the wearer when […]

AI illustrating image - PFAS use in the fashion industry, focusing on the water-repellent effect on fabrics. Credits: created by FashionUnited with an AI tool. Fashion for Good, an Amsterdam-based regenerative fashion investment company, has launched Project DW(O)R-X, a collaborative initiative aimed at creating an industry benchmark for durable water- and oil-repellent (DW(O)R) finishes that do not contain PFAS, responding to the increased demand for safer alternatives to the persistent […]

West Ham United unveils a bleach-blue New Balance third kit for 2026/27. Credits: West Ham United East London football club West Ham United has unveiled its 2026/27 third kit, made by US sportswear brand New Balance, with the men's team's season opener only days away, according to a press release. Rendered in a bleach blue with fluid tonal graphics, the design draws, according to the club, on West Ham's anthem and on East London. Modelling it are men's players Jarrod Bowen, Konstantinos […]

Reformation Paris store. Credits: Reformation Analysis Over the past several years, the presence of fashion IPOs has been noticeably declining following disappointing public debuts from direct-to-consumer brands like Allbirds and Rent the Runway. It is for this reason that when Reformation announced its intention to go public earlier this year, heads began turning towards what had at once been seen as a risky decision for a consumer clothing brand. The daring feat seems to have paid off, […]

Jamie Campbell for Napapijri. Credits: Courtesy of Carmine Romano Italian brand Napapijri, owned by US group VF Corporation, has entered the Mexican market, opening two full-price stores and nine shop-in-shop locations in partnership with Mexican department store El Palacio de Hierro. The rollout is supported by an out-of-home activation across Mexico City's Polanco district. The Mexican debut coincides with the global launch of Napapijri's fall/winter 2026 campaign, 'Where Next?', fronted by […]

Credits: FIRE For decades, Excel has been the silent backbone of wholesale. Collections are prepared in spreadsheets. Assortments are adjusted in spreadsheets. Orders are validated in spreadsheets. Reports are consolidated in spreadsheets. Because Excel is flexible, familiar and easy to adapt, many organisations accept it as a permanent part of their wholesale infrastructure. But Excel was never designed to manage complex international wholesale organisations. It is not a system. It is a […]

David Beckham for Boss by Beckham Credits: Boss German fashion house Hugo Boss has named Daniel Kearns as the new head of design for footballer David Beckham’s Boss by Beckham collections. Kearns, who most recently held the role of chief creative officer at both Kent & Curwen and Cerruti 1881, will oversee the Boss by Beckham collection creation and all elements of the design, merchandising and branding “from concept to execution”. Boss by Beckham first launched in May 2024 […]

BCI CEO Nick Weatherill (left) and Akmal Jumanazarov, director general of the Uzstandard Agency, at the signing of the MoU in Geneva. Credits: Better Cotton Initiative/Jiddo Stout The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has partnered with Uzbekistan's Agency for Technical Regulation (Uzstandard) through a new memorandum of understanding to modernise the country’s agricultural standards. By lending its expertise as a global sustainability standard, BCI will support national technical discussions, […]

Credits: ESW German consumers are open to buying internationally, but they have little patience for unclear costs, unfamiliar payments or vague delivery information. ESW Signals 2026 shows that 32 percent shop with overseas sellers at least once a month. But 48 percent say shipping costs put them off, 44 percent mention long delivery times, and 36 percent point to duties and taxes.  For international brands, the danger is that purchase intent is there, but the transaction still […]

Cardi B, Quenlin Blackwell, Paloma Elsesser, Brooks Nader, Haley Baylee and Wisdom Kaye for Old Navy's fall campaign Credits: Old Navy Old Navy has named Cardi B as the face of its fall denim campaign, the second instalment of the “It’s Old Navy” series that launched with Paris Hilton earlier this summer. The retailer has also cast models and creators, including Quenlin Blackwell, Paloma Elsesser, Brooks Nader, Haley Baylee and Wisdom Kaye, alongside the musician. The commercial logic […]

Altonadock store on Rosalía de Castro street in La Coruña, Spain. Credits: Altonadock. Madrid – It appears to be the end of the road for Altonadock's 16-year journey as a specialist menswear brand. The company has filed for voluntary administration. Furthermore, it has been requested and agreed that the process will proceed directly to the liquidation phase. The fashion brand was launched around 2010 by entrepreneur Ángel Ortega, its creative director and main shareholder. Its investors […]

In Pictures Mother opens its first-ever flagship in Beverly Hills Credits: Mother Mother has opened its first standalone flagship, marking the brand’s first physical address after 15 years. Mother opens its first-ever flagship in Beverly Hills Credits: Mother The store, located at 351 N. Canon Drive in Beverly Hills and nicknamed “The Big Boy,” spans 3,850 square feet. Mother positions it as less a store than a place to wander, linger and see what happens, describing the […]

Keke Palmer for Fabletics' Do It All collection Credits: Fabletics In Pictures Fabletics has unveiled a second collection with Keke Palmer, roughly six months after the first. Keke Palmer for Fabletics' Do It All collection Credits: Fabletics The second collection runs to 27 pieces including accessories, and its hero items are a cropped trench jacket, an easy-twill oversized blazer, pleated Bermuda shorts, a pull-on barrel pant and a classic mini skirt. The signature Define PowerHold […]

Pandora Oxford Street West Credits: Pandora Pandora has chosen a new chief financial officer. Paulo Garcia will take over the position, as Anders Boyer is set to retire after a 14-year run in the company. Garcia will officially join Pandora on October 1 and assume the role of CFO on December 1. Berta de Pablos-Barbier, the company’s chief executive officer, said in a statement on Thursday that Garcia combines “commercial and financial acumen with a strong focus on people and culture, while […]

SASSA STUDIO. Credits: SASSA The lingerie market has evolved in two directions: functional basics on one hand and elaborately staged lingerie collections on the other. A gap has emerged between them, one that is far removed from the customer's everyday life. This is precisely where SASSA STUDIO comes in, the new flagship line from the German lingerie specialist, offering premium looks at a commercially viable price. The timing is deliberate. For years, trading up was considered a growth […]

Beams x Hoka Credits: Hoka Hoka, part of US group Deckers Brands, has announced its first collaboration with Beams, one of Japan's leading fashion and lifestyle retailers, according to a press release. Marking Beams' 50th anniversary, the two brands have reworked the Hoka Bondi 7, one of the running brand's best-known silhouettes. The Bondi 7 Beams draws on the palette of Japanese Zen gardens, referencing the earth tones of karesansui, the traditional dry landscape gardens, and the weathered […]

DSTLD Credits: Image: DSTLD, Facebook US apparel and e-commerce business Digital Brands Group, Inc. (DBG) has confirmed receipt of an unsolicited buyout proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock for 77.58 dollars per share in cash. The acquisition offer was submitted by an existing shareholder with a net worth exceeding one billion dollars. The proposal represents a premium of approximately 258 percent over the company’s trading price of 21.63 dollars prior to the […]

Alia Gogi Credits: Dr Martens UK footwear brand Dr. Martens plc (Dr. Martens) has announced the appointment of Alia Gogi as an independent non-executive director, effective September 1, 2026. Upon joining the board, Gogi will also become a member of the audit and risk, remuneration, and nomination committees. International retail and commercial experience Gogi brings international retail and commercial experience, with a track record across consumer brands, omnichannel growth, and Asian […]

The "bell ringing" ceremony with which Puig celebrated its stock market debut from the Barcelona Stock Exchange on May 3, 2024. Credits: BME. Madrid – Despite the initially lacklustre results reported by Puig for the first half of its 2026 financial year, published exactly one week ago, the accounts of the owner of Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier and Paco Rabanne appear to have been well-received by the market and analysts. This is evidenced by the latest valuations the Spanish company […]

Courtesy of Ebay Circular fashion fund Credits: Ebay US e-commerce giant eBay Inc. (eBay) has reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The San Jose-based marketplace generated revenue of 3.10 billion dollars, representing a 15 percent increase on an as-reported basis and a 14 percent rise on a foreign exchange neutral basis. Gross merchandise volume (GMV), reached 22.40 billion dollars for the period, up 15 percent on an as-reported basis and 14 percent on a […]

Baffin Credits: Baffin via Facebook Canadian outerwear manufacturer Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (Canada Goose) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Baffin, a Canadian performance footwear brand, to L.P. Royer Inc. (Royer). Royer is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in work and military footwear. The transaction is expected to close in August 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Canada Goose acquired Baffin in 2018 as its […]

Key trends for fall/winter 2026. Chanel / Streetstyle photo / Ami Paris backstage. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight FashionUnited breaks down the key trends for the fall/winter 2026-2027 season. This guide is for retailers and e-tailers seeking inspiration to anticipate restocking needs or update their window displays. Here is our analysis! Textured pieces Textured: Nanushka - Litkovska - Christian Wijnant. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight According to data from WGSN and the Quad […]

A production facility at the Lenzing site Image: Lenzing AG Last week, the Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing AG presented further drastic reforms and announced the closure of two production sites. On Wednesday, the group presented its results for the first half of the 2026 financial year. According to the report, group revenue from January to June amounted to just under 1.27 billion euros (1.47 billion dollars), a decrease of 5 percent compared to the same period last year. The company […]

Credits: Photo Credits: A design from the new Massimo Dutti Studio collection. The second quarter was first marked by the climatic volatility of an unpredictable spring. It was later impacted by historic heatwaves that swept across Europe. Summer ultimately prevailed, influencing consumer habits. Flip-flops, sunglasses, lightweight garments and everything associated with holidays led searches on Lyst. The British fashion search and discovery platform has published its traditional report for […]

Skims Dubai store. Credits: Skims. Kim Kardashian's Skims is set to embark on a new venture into the Indian market through a partnership with Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), marking the shapewear and lifestyle brand's latest step in its international retail expansion. Under the agreement, RBL will operate Skims across physical stores and digital channels in India, with the brand's first regional standalone stores scheduled to open in Delhi and Mumbai before expanding into additional cities […]

Abercrombie & Fitch opens new store in SoHo Credits: Marko Kalfa US retail giant Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is believed to be exploring strategic options for its China business, including bringing in local partners to support future growth. According to a report by Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter, the fashion retailer is working with an adviser to review its China operations in what could result in the sale of a stake in the regional arm, reportedly valued at […]

Chanel SS25 bag. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Four former Chanel employees, convicted of attempting to steal over 700 bags and wallets destined for destruction, have brought a practice back into the spotlight that the luxury sector is now keen to forget. In fashion, as in most industries, managing unsold stock, returns, and faulty products has become both a strategic and an environmental issue. What should be done with goods that can never be resold? Recycle, repair, transform, or […]

Jaded London x Cowboys of Habit campaign imagery. Credits: Jaded London. The UK's advertising watchdog has upheld a complaint against fashion brand Jaded London, ruling that one of its marketing emails "glamourised smoking". In a ruling published by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the regulator found that an email sent on 27 May 2026, featuring a model wearing a backless pink mini dress while holding what it described as "a slim cigarette with visible ash at the tip", breached the […]

A ThredUp distribution centre Credits: Courtesy ThredUp Goodwill processes over 4.4 billion pounds of donations annually, the majority of which is cleaned, priced, and sold through its extensive network of retail stores. For many resellers, discovering and flipping valuable Goodwill finds has historically provided a path to significant financial gain. However, Goodwill is increasingly leveraging AI-powered listing tools to identify and sell high-value items online before they ever reach the […]

Athleta store. Credits: Gap. US apparel giant Gap Inc. has partnered with Middle East luxury retailer Chalhoub Group to expand Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with a phased omnichannel rollout beginning later this year. The partnership will launch online stores across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during the second half of 2026, followed by physical store openings across the region in 2027. Gap said the agreement forms part of its long-term […]

Jimmy Choo Credits: Jimmy Choo US-based fashion group Capri Holdings Limited (Capri) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 ended June 27, 2026. The company reported a total revenue of 769 million dollars from continuing operations, representing a 3.5 percent decrease on a reported basis and a 4.1 percent decline in constant currency compared to the prior-year period. The group recorded net income of 69 million dollars, or 0.60 dollars per diluted share, up […]

Credits: NAME IT Danish childrenswear brand NAME IT has launched a new footwear category, adding shoes, boots and sandals for children and young teenagers to its product range. The brand, owned by Danish fashion group BESTSELLER, presented NAME IT Footwear during Copenhagen Fashion Week 2026. The expansion is one of NAME IT's biggest category launches in recent years. The company says it wants to offer families and business partners a more complete assortment covering all aspects of a child's […]

Bin for separate waste collection in an El Corte Inglés department store. Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – Spanish department store company El Corte Inglés continued to make solid progress towards its goal of becoming a “Net Zero” company by 2050 during the 2025 financial year. This goal has been approached through a general reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions. The company also continued to enhance the role of its department stores as the beginning and end of a circular model […]

Oxfam Manchester Superstore. Credits: Oxfam. Charity retailer Oxfam Great Britain has launched Oxfam Rental, the UK’s first charity-backed national clothing rental service. The new platform, available via a dedicated website, allows customers to borrow one-of-a-kind garments collected through Oxfam’s donation network, helping to keep clothing in circulation while raising funds for the charity’s humanitarian work. The rental service offers two collections: the womenswear range features […]

Rains expands into footwear after years of development. Credits: Rains. Danish outerwear brand Rains has expanded into footwear with the launch of its first in-house shoe category, introducing The Dry Boot and Mirage styles globally from August 5. The move marks Rains’ latest step towards becoming a broader lifestyle brand, extending beyond its core rainwear offering into footwear, alongside existing categories including homeware, bags and ready-to-wear, the latter the most recent addition […]

Credits: YKK Corporation To investigate how a small component can help a business grow into a global fastener empire, WSJ travels to Japan. The journey focuses on YKK, a Japanese company that manufactures and sells billions of zippers each year, making their fasteners ubiquitous on everything from everyday jeans and jackets to NASA spacesuits. While YKK successfully built its dominant market position through obsessive control over manufacturing, product quality, and globalization, its […]

Manolo Blahnik store in Hong Kong's Lee Gardens. Credits: Manolo Blahnik. Footwear specialist Manolo Blahnik is doubling down on its direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategy after wholesale challenges, particularly linked to Saks Global's bankruptcy, weighed on its 2025 financial performance. According to WWD, the luxury footwear brand reported turnover of 83.5 million euros for the year ended 31 December 2025, down 3 percent year-on-year. DTC sales, however, rose 14 percent as the company […]