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Interview Annie Purdy's capsule collection with APICCAPS showcased during London Fashion Week Credits: APICCAPS British footwear design is undergoing a revival, and it is being led by a new crop of designers looking to place innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability at the core of their designs. Leading the resurgence is recent London College of Fashion (LCF) and Royal College of Art graduate Annie Purdy, who was awarded the Sustainable Development Prize at the 2023 Cordwainers […]

A Pandora store in London Image: Pandora Danish jewellery company Pandora A/S continued to increase its sales in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, despite challenging conditions. Its profit, however, fell short of the previous year's level. This was announced in an interim report published by the company on Wednesday. In the period from July to September, group sales amounted to 6.27 billion Danish kroner. This represented a growth of 3 percent compared to the same quarter last […]

Saint Laurent SS26 Credit: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight While this season's industry conversations revolve around new beginnings, the latest Lyst Index suggests consumers may be craving something else entirely: consistency. Amid creative reshuffles and collective realignments, one thing seems certain. The brands currently succeeding know exactly who they are and remain true to their vision. One such brand is Saint Laurent. The French luxury brand has reached the top spot of the Lyst Index for the […]

JD.com in Beijing Credits: Photo Credits: JD.com Chinese giant JD.com is relaunching its JoyBuy marketplace in France, with the ambition of competing against AliExpress, Temu and Shein. After an initial failure in 2015, the group is returning with a more structured offering. The saturated and demanding European market will not forgive any logistical inaccuracies or vague positioning. Behind this offensive, JD.com is certainly looking to compensate for the slowdown in Chinese consumption and […]

Credits: SAMSØE SAMSØE Samsøe Samsøe presents its Pre-Spring 2026 collection with the ‘PERCEPTION’ campaign, celebrating community, creativity, and the individual perspectives that shape the world around us. Shot in Paris by Vitali Gelwich, the campaign brings together a group of future visionaries whose work spans music, photography, journalism, styling, and art direction, each shaping contemporary culture through their creative perspectives. DJ Kim Turnbull embodies the season’s […]

Marks&Spencer store in Spain Credits: La Vaguada shopping center British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) reported a sharp 55.4 percent decline in first-half underlying profit, a drop that directly reflects the profound impact of a cyber security breach in April. The attack forced M&S to suspend its online clothing orders for seven weeks and severely disrupted its e-commerce platform and backend systems, which affected sales and margins across the Group. In its latest financial […]

45.7 percent of respondents stated they do not feel connected to any brand, and the tendency to switch brands is high. AI-generated image by FashionUnited In a global environment of uncertainty and mistrust, brands nevertheless remain an important point of reference. Over the past five years, trust in domestic companies has increased for 43.1 percent of respondents, a rise of 28.6 percent. Trust in small, niche brands grew by 29.2 percent for 39 percent of respondents. Large brands also saw an […]

Credits: Browns Browns, the iconic luxury fashion retailer, in partnership with Alexis Gauthier’s 123V plant-based concept, introduces ‘The Cult of Winter’, a bespoke dining experience conceptualised exclusively for the upcoming season. ‘The Cult of Winter’ is an invitation for guests to experience warm, delicious vegan cuisine by the Award-winning chef and to delight themselves with a surprisingly cosy outdoor dining experience. The Cult of Winter Menu Introducing the concept of […]

A Michael Kors boutique in Munich Image: Michael Kors US fashion group Capri Holdings Limited slipped into the red during the second quarter of its 2025/26 financial year. The company also experienced a decline in revenue. However, the results, published on Tuesday, exceeded management's expectations. In the most recent quarter, which ended on September 27, revenue from continuing operations totalled 856 million dollars. This figure excludes contributions from the Versace brand, whose sale to […]

The last Performance Days in October 2025 was a bustling event. Credits: Performance Days With approximately 4,500 domestic and international visitors and 515 exhibitors, the Performance textile trade fair in Munich has once again demonstrated that its concept resonates with the industry. From October 29 to 30, the segment's leaders presented their innovations for the autumn/winter 2027 season. The positive atmosphere was remarkable, a sentiment rarely felt at trade fairs in recent years. The […]

Credits: Stoov Sometimes an adventure begins in the most unexpected places. This was also the case with Stoov, which started with a broken car seat heater. Founder Teun van Leijsen took the seat apart, became fascinated by the technology, and immediately saw opportunities. The first Stoov heating cushion, made for his pregnant wife who loved sitting outside, turned out to be the starting point for a brand that now literally warms millions of people at home, outdoors, and on the go. Today, […]

Primark store in Spain Credits: Primark. British conglomerate AB Foods is considering separating its textile discounter Primark and its food business as part of a corporate restructuring. “Within ABF, the company has two great business divisions,” said chief executive George Weston, the grandson of the company's founder, at the presentation of annual figures on Tuesday. He noted that the food business has an “extremely attractive portfolio, even if it is less well understood by the […]

Customers leaving a Shein pop-up store in Dijon on June 26, 2025. Credits: ARNAUD FINISTRE / AFP For about five years, environmental advocates and fashion professionals have watched with dismay at the queues generated by the opening of each Shein pop-up store. Campaigns and actions to inform about the environmental damage caused by the fast fashion giant do not seem to tarnish the success of this player, which primarily attracts customers with low prices. The monetary argument appears stronger […]

Credits: whatgigiwears London-based creator Agnes Pusztai (@WhatGigiWears) has built a loyal following of 668K on Instagram and 88.2K on TikTok, capturing attention with her effortless mix of cool, playful, and feminine style. Her looks strike a rare balance, never overdone, yet always distinctive. Making her relatable and an inspiring fashion voice online. At the core of Gigi’s aesthetic lies her love for layering. She mixes textures, shapes, and lengths to create outfits that feel […]

Juicy Couture denim Credits: Courtesy Juicy Couture Opinion When Juicy Couture’s velour tracksuit first swept through early-2000s America, it did more than define an era, it embodied one. The rhinestone-studded logo, the pastel palette, the unapologetic glamour of it all captured a moment when fashion and celebrity culture were becoming inseparable. For a time, it was the uniform of an aspirational generation, an LA fantasy of leisure, sparkle, and confidence. But as athleisure matured into […]

CFDA winners Ralph Lauren and Ashlyn Park of Ashlyn Credits: Courtesy CFDA The American Museum of Natural History provided a fitting backdrop for this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion and hosted by Teyana Taylor. The 2025 edition balanced legacy and innovation, celebrating enduring figures such as Ralph Lauren and Thom Browne alongside new-generation talent Ashlyn Park. Celebrating American excellence Ralph Lauren was named American Womenswear Designer of the Year, […]

Donald Trump (left) and Xi Jinping Credits: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP The US will not implement its threatened retaliatory tariffs on Chinese imports until at least November 10, 2026. This is according to a White House summary of the results of the meeting between US president Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping in South Korea. The current retaliatory tariff of 10 percent will remain in effect, the US side added. This revealed further details about the recent agreements […]

Apparel Group x Levi's Kids Credits: Apparel Group India, LinkedIn Apparel Group India has expanded its partnership with the iconic global denim brand, Levi’s, by launching Levi's Kids in the Indian market. Recognising India as a key Asian market, this move introduces the celebrated brand's children's clothing line to the country for the first time. Apparel Group India officially announced the introduction of Levi’s Kids in India via a post on LinkedIn, calling the move a "new chapter in […]

A Boss store in Tokyo Image: Hugo Boss AG Fashion group Hugo Boss is taking a more cautious view of the current year. For 2025, sales and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are expected to be at the lower end of the forecast ranges of 4.2 to 4.4 billion euros and 380 to 440 million euros respectively, due to economic uncertainties and negative currency effects. In the third quarter, sales fell by 4 percent year-over-year to 989 million euros. On a currency-adjusted basis, Hugo Boss […]

ANALYSIS Gigi Hadid at the Miu Miu SS24 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight No longer a medical niche, eyewear is establishing itself as a fully-fledged pillar of retail. The sector is at a tipping point, with margins that rival luxury, volumes comparable to the mass market and a growing appeal for tech giants. The global eyewear market is valued at approximately 200.5 billion dollars in 2024. It is projected to reach 335.9 billion dollars by 2030, with a compound annual growth […]

Queen Elizabeth II on Princess Margaret’s Wedding Day, Cecil Beaton, 1960. Credits: Cecil Beaton / Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the largest display of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion ever mounted will open at The King’s Gallery on April 10, 2026, with tickets going on sale today, November 4. The ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ exhibition, first announced in July, is being hosted by the Royal Collection Trust, the charity which […]

Wool sweater and tailoring Credits: 10 Days The global wool industry is experiencing its strongest rally in decades, with Merino wool once again at the centre of fashion and performance innovation. In Australia, the world’s leading producer, the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI), the sector’s key benchmark, climbed 109 cents in recent weeks to reach 1,453 cents per kilogram, marking the sharpest price rise in 30 years. Analysts attribute the surge to more than supply constraints, this is a […]

Seven Collection by David Tourniaire-Beauciel. Credit: Hoff. Spanish footwear brand Hoff has formalised its registration with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, a first move ahead of the opening of its first store in Amsterdam during the first quarter of 2026. The move consolidates the brand's progress within its international expansion plan in Northern Europe. This market is gaining importance in its global roadmap. The new point-of-sale is expected to be located at 24 Leidsestraat, one of […]

Emily Davis Credits: Vogue college of fashion What does fashion mean beyond the runway? Emily Davis shares her perspective on studying the Vogue 5 Days of Fashion Journalism course and how it transformed her understanding of fashion as a cultural force shaping the way we live, dress and connect. Seeing Fashion Everywhere As a student of psychology and Italian at the University of St Andrews, my creative flare burns inside of me, trapped in the historic walls of academia. I enrolled in the 5 […]

Luigi Simonetti and Hatem Ben Hassine Credits: Polimoda Luigi Simonetti and Syncroni by Hatem Ben Hassine are the winners of Polimoda's Talent 2025. This is the programme that transforms the innovative ideas of the school's students and alumni, guiding them through a journey of entrepreneurial growth and experimentation in the fashion sector. After six months of development, mentorship and design support, the two selected concepts were presented in Florence on Thursday, October 30. This was […]

Credits: MR MARVIS Amsterdam-based menswear brand MR MARVIS is proud to strengthen its commitment to sustainability with a GOTS certification, officially obtained in October 2025. The certification marks a new milestone in MR MARVIS’ sustainability strategy, with plans already underway to align its production with the latest environmental and social standards Raising the bar The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. It […]

The joint Lee and Wrangler store in Berlin Image: Kontoor Brands US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has once again achieved a surprisingly strong increase in sales in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, thanks to the acquisition of outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen. However, one-off charges led to a significant decline in profit. In light of the unexpectedly strong results, the company has raised its full-year forecast once again. According to an interim report published on Monday, […]

Brett Bjorkman, chief executive officer of Next Level Apparel Credits: Next Level Apparel Next Level Apparel, a family-founded company specialising in supplying premium, ethically sourced blank apparel, has appointed Brett Bjorkman as its new chief executive officer, following the retirement of the founder and former CEO, Joe Simsoly. In a statement, Next Level Apparel said the move would “usher in the next chapter” for the company, as it tasks Bjorkman with expanding the apparel […]

Credits: Lyle & Scott This partnership unites two organisations with a shared commitment to tackling inequality and creating meaningful pathways for young people from underrepresented communities to achieve their full potential. Through this collaboration, Lyle & Scott will support the Foundation’s mission to drive social mobility and inspire positive change across the UK and Ireland - providing vital resources to enhance employability and skills development. With over a century of […]

Paul Smith festive takeover at the Royal Opera House Credits: Paul Smith / Royal Opera House by Kirsty McLachlan British designer Paul Smith is collaborating with the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden for the festive season to celebrate “the spirit of creativity and cultural heritage”. The festive takeover is described as a first-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together “two icons of British design and the arts, united by a shared commitment to colour and storytelling,” […]

Mikhail Errol Albano, with the Bel fisico collection Credits: Accademia Costume e moda Twelve talents from Accademia Costume & moda showcased their collections in Milan on October 29, during Fashion Graduate Italia. For the occasion, Accademia Costume & moda (ACM) presented the haute couture capsule collections created by twelve designers from the academic master's in Haute Couture, Fashion Design. The collections were developed under the guidance of Santo Costanzo, director of the […]

Credits: Eton Eton’s Custom Made service is the ultimate expression of personal style. Designed for those who value precision, quality, and individuality, it offers complete control over how a shirt looks, feels—and fits. In shope or online; the service lets you choose from Eton’s exclusive collection of refined fabrics to custom collar shapes, monogramming, and detailed proportions; every element can be tailored to you. But one detail stands out for those who wear their time on their […]

Bosideng autumn/winter 2025 show in Paris Credits: Bosideng Originating from a rural workshop in 1976, Bosideng has now established itself as China's leading puffer jacket brand, embarking on a journey into the luxury market with Kim Jones. During Paris Fashion Week in September 2025, FashionUnited had the opportunity to meet Gao Dekang, president of Bosideng. The meeting was scheduled around a major show at the Palais de la Bourse on October 7, 2025. This event was designed to showcase the […]

Private show for the Sisiano brand's SS26 collection during Lagos Fashion Week in Lagos (November 2, 2025). Credits: Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP Lagos - Four days before the Éki kéré show at Lagos Fashion Week, sewing machines were still whirring in the workshop of this popular Nigerian brand. The studio is located in the heart of the cultural and economic capital of Africa's most populous country. On that day, brand founder Abasiekeme Ukanireh gathered models and seamstresses for […]

Byan campaign image Credits: Byan Spanish fashion brand Byan is opening a three-month pop-up in London to mark its first stand-alone retail presence in the UK. The pop-up, located at 28 Henrietta Street in London’s Covent Garden, will run from November 12 until January 2026 and will bring the house’s “signature timeless designs” and high-quality Spanish craftsmanship to the UK. The store will showcase the label’s new season autumn/winter 2025 collection, which includes plaid coats […]

Zara Man store in the South Coast Plaza shopping centre, Costa Mesa, California. Credits: Zara. Madrid – Zara, the Inditex group's leading fashion chain by turnover, has just opened its first store in the US dedicated exclusively to menswear. This opening follows the store model and curated shopping experience presented by the chain in Madrid just over a year ago, albeit with some nuances. The company is relaunching a format it seemed to have abandoned, choosing meticulously selected […]

Sae-A Trading building Credits: SAE-A TRADING By bringing its production closer to the US market, the group is focusing on responsiveness and logistical control, while reducing its dependence on Asian supply chains. The move is indicative of a broader shift. The global textile industry is refocusing on proximity and industrial resilience. Global player consolidating its regional base Founded in 1986, Sae-A Trading is one of the world's largest textile and apparel manufacturers. The company […]

Outcast campaign Credits: Outcast Australian womenswear brand Outcast is expanding to the UK with a dedicated local distribution hub and website as it looks to “better serve its growing regional customer base,” as part of wider plans to accelerate its international expansion. Founded in 2015, Outcast has become a hit in Australia and around the world for its “bold, confident and unapologetically statement-making designs,” targeting young women with sexy partywear, festival looks and […]

Credits: Woolrich From the vast, untamed landscapes of Minnesota to the refined comfort of modern living, the Frost River × Woolrich collaboration celebrates the truest essence of American craftsmanship, merging artisanal heritage with an enduring outdoor spirit. Credits: Woolrich Each bag is handcrafted in the heart of North America, where tradition meets innovation, and time is measured in deliberate gestures, lasting materials, and thoughtful details designed to accompany every […]

Marina Yee Credits: AFP Photo/Belga/Marleen Daniels Belgian designer Marina Yee, a member of the Antwerp Six collective which revolutionised fashion in the 1980s, passed away on Sunday at the age of 67, the ModeMuseum Antwerpen has announced. “Her name is inextricably linked to the legendary Antwerp Six collective, which put Belgian fashion on the global map,” the museum emphasised. In 1986, six young Flemish designers, graduates of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, packed their […]

Pinterest Assistant Credits: Pinterest Social media platform Pinterest has unveiled its first AI-powered visual-first assistant, designed to transform online shopping and discovery. The Pinterest Assistant is described as much more than a typical chatbot, but rather an AI-powered tool designed to solve the “I’ll know it when I see it" problem that a lot of people get when shopping, as it has been primarily built on an AI visual language model rather than the typical text model. Utilising […]

Christopher Esber, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The spring/summer 2026 shows confirmed the creative power of sunglasses and opticals. The accessory has once again become the perfect canvas for personal expression, bringing a wide range of influences. From futuristic shapes and 70s accents to high-tech styles and “look-at-me” models, here are the five most creative eyewear styles for the upcoming season. Tinted lenses Casablanca, Christopher Esber, […]

Six Stories founder Lucy Menghini. Credits: Six Stories. Interview In a retail landscape defined by cautious spending and shifting consumer priorities, few UK apparel brands have managed to sustain the kind of drive seen at Six Stories. Founded by Lucy and Ross Menghini in Manchester, the bridal and occasionwear label has defied headwinds and continued to post strong growth since its launch in 2019. For the current year, the company is projecting 15 million pounds in revenue, a five million […]

Fortnum & Mason Christmas windows Credits: Courtesy Fortnum & Mason In the context of tight consumer sentiment and considerable cost pressure in fashion and luxury retail this year, one category of investment that continues to command attention is the annual Christmas window display. For those of us operating in the design-driven intersection of fashion, lifestyle and retail activation, London’s flagship stores remain a benchmark in how to mobilise visual storytelling, heritage codes […]

Credits: FashionUnited AI La Veste is a vibrant Spanish fashion brand celebrated for its playful prints and vintage-inspired style. Founded in 2018 by stylist Blanca Miró and designer María de la Orden, the label quickly gained a cult following with its bold aesthetic and social media buzz. From Instagram to TikTok, La Veste’s eclectic designs and empowering message have struck a chord with trend-conscious audiences, making it one of the indie success stories of recent years. The brand’s […]

Image for visualisation purposes Credits: Aygin Kolaei for FashionUnited Sustainably-focused womenswear brand Les Lunes is insolvent. Les Lunes GmbH has filed for self-administration proceedings at the relevant district court in Charlottenburg, the Berlin-based company announced on Friday. The application has been accepted and the preliminary self-administration confirmed. Lawyer Torsten Martini from the law firm Görg has been appointed as the provisional trustee. The reason for the […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The UK retail sector has experienced a subdued start to the 'Golden Quarter', with total like-for-like (LFL) sales across discretionary categories – including fashion, homewares, and lifestyle – broadly flat at -0.02% in October. This marks an end to four consecutive months of positive sales growth, as persistent inflation and weak consumer confidence weigh on spending, according to the BDO High Street Sales Tracker. While overall sales stagnated, there was a […]

In Pictures Zara store at 1-9-1 Shinsaibashi in the Chūō-ku district of Osaka, Japan. Credits: Zara. Madrid – Zara, the leading fashion chain of the Inditex group, is looking to Asia and strengthening its presence in Japan with the opening of a new flagship store in Osaka. The establishment is filled with nods to local culture. A key feature is the inclusion of the first Zacaffè coffee shop that the chain has launched in the country. Located in the central, busy and commercial […]

Inside an Amazon distribution centre. Credits: Amazon Madrid – American e-commerce multinational Amazon is making cuts in Spain, where it plans to reduce its workforce by 1,200 employees. These employees currently work in the company's corporate offices in the country. Amazon is set to make them redundant as part of the global adjustment process announced this week. According to information released this morning by the Europa Press agency and reported by various media outlets, Amazon Spain […]

E.L.V. Denim x The Outnet upcycled collaborative collection. Credits: E.L.V. Denim. LuxExperience – the luxury group formed following Mytheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter (YOOX) – has announced that it has entered into an agreement with The O Group LLC to sell the set of assets that power multibrand platform The Outnet. The deal, to be made for a cash consideration of 30 million dollars, includes the relevant brand rights, customer data, full inventory, the US distribution […]

Me+Em London store. Credits: Me+Em. British womenswear brand Me+Em reported solid growth for the year ended January 2025 as its focus on the US market helped drive performance. The company saw revenues increase 24 percent to 147.9 million pounds, up from the year prior's 119.5 million pounds. The uptick was attributed to “continued success” among Me+Em’s international business, which saw revenues grow 50 percent YoY. The US showed particular promise, with online and in-store sales […]

Credits: Go Outdoors via Facebook Go Outdoors Retail Limited has announced a return to profitability for the 52-week period ended February 1, 2025, despite a slight decrease in turnover due to the previous year's additional week. According to a Companies House report, the retailer made a profit before tax of 9.7 million pounds, a significant turnaround from the 1.5 million pound loss before tax in the previous period. Turnover decreased by 1 percent to 341.197 million pounds due to the […]

Stack of shoes, image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Interview While fashion’s recycling systems are steadily advancing, footwear remains one of the industry’s toughest circularity challenges. It is this challenge, however, that The Footwear Collective is looking to tackle head-on through a series of shoe-dedicated programmes that intend to address the lack of infrastructure readily available to this sector. The organisation’s Footwear Futures Project reflects the tangible […]

Updated Credits: Battersea Power Station Just years after first opening its renovated doors, the owners of Battersea Power Station are believed to be mulling a sale of the London-based shopping and leisure centre. According to a report by multiple media outlets, including The Times, Malaysian investment firm Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and the country’s main pension fund, Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), are potentially looking to offload the site from their respective […]

Matalan logo. Credits: Nikolas Kokovlis / NurPhoto via AFP British department store Matalan has named Ruth Golightly as its new head of buying for its childrenswear department. While Golightly first took up the position in September, the news has now been confirmed by Matalan to the media. Golightly announced her appointment on LinkedIn, where, in response to the announcement of a new CEO for the retailer made last week, she said her “first month has been incredible”. Golightly joined […]

Marimekko store. Credits: Marimekko Marimekko Corporation reported a notable increase in both net sales and operating profit for the third quarter of 2025, showcasing its ability to thrive amidst a challenging economic landscape. During the July to September period, revenues surged by 8 percent, reaching 50.8 million euros, up from 47.2 million euros in the same period last year. This growth was primarily fueled by a significant boost in wholesale sales, both domestically in Finland and […]

Updated Credits: Saks. Luxury retail group Saks Global has initiated a reorganisation of its management in a bid to cut costs, with a slew of top executives due to step down from the firm. According to WWD, which initially reported the news, the reshuffle will see chief executive officer, Marc Metrick, become more directly involved with brand partners. The media outlet has revealed that Saks Global president and chief commercial officer Emily Essner is among those exiting. Essner took […]

Plastic bag from the brand Shein. Credits: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited The Asian ultra-fast fashion giant Shein, criticised for its practices, will open its first-ever permanent physical store in the world at BHV in Paris on Wednesday. The announcement was made on Friday on Instagram by Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), the owner of BHV. The brand, whose factories are mostly in China, will offer its thousands of low-cost items on the sixth floor of the historic department store, Bazar de […]

It’s a jungle out there! EU legislation can seem overwhelming. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited In the European Union, a person consumes on average 19 kilograms of textiles per year according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Of those, 8 kilograms are clothing, 7 kilograms are household textiles and 4 kilograms are shoes. “Nineteen kilograms basically compare to what can fit in a large travel suitcase,” compared EEA expert on circular economy […]

Amazon “shop the show” feature Credits: Amazon San Francisco, US – Amazon's shares soared by almost 10 percent on Thursday. The e-commerce giant announced better-than-expected earnings, driven by the growing demand for its AI cloud computing services. Quarterly sales increased by 13 percent, reaching 180.2 billion dollars across the company, it reported. Net income rose to 21.2 billion dollars, up from 15.3 billion dollars the previous year. In a boost for investors, the company […]

Claire's store in Paris. Credits: Photo by RICCARDO MILANI / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Two companies proposed to the Paris Commercial Court on Thursday to take over the Claire's brand in France. The company was placed in receivership at the end of July. The proposal includes taking on 460 of the 829 employees of the low-cost jewellery chain in France, lawyers for the staff representatives told AFP. The companies in question are costume jewellery retailer June, which has already obtained […]

Columbia Sportswear shop. Credits: Ralf Liebhold via Dreamstime.com Columbia Sportswear's third quarter 2025 results painted a picture of a company navigating a complex landscape, with robust international performance partially offsetting challenges in the US market. The company is actively pursuing strategic shifts to revitalise its core brand and position itself for future growth. Net sales for the quarter increased modestly by 1 percent to 943.4 million dollars, and almost flat on a […]

US president Donald Trump (left) and China's president Xi Jinping Credits: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP Following a meeting with US president Donald Trump, China's head of state and party, Xi Jinping, has warned of a breakdown in supply chains. To drive economic growth, the stability of industrial and supply chains must be guaranteed, Xi said at the summit of heads of state and government of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Gyeongju, South Korea. He urged adherence to the […]

Models pose for a photograph during a cocktail after a private fashion show to launch the SS26 collection by Nigerian designer Kanyinsola Onalaja at Onalaja brand during Lagos Fashion Week in Lagos, on October 29, 2025. Credits: OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP Models strutted down the runway, their beaded and sequined dresses evoking the traditional facial scarring still done in some parts of Nigeria. Others donned outfits paying homage to adire, a traditional Yoruba indigo fabric long prized for […]

Interior of Puig's headquarters in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona (Spain). Credits: Puig. Madrid – Puig, the Spanish fashion and beauty multinational owning a brand portfolio that includes Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne, has reported its sales for the third quarter of its current 2025 fiscal year. For the period ending September 30, the company was affected by exchange rates, closing with a revenue increase of +3.17 percent. According to the accounts submitted to the […]

Men's Spring/Summer 2026 Pre-Collection. Credits: Louis Vuitton The Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 Pre-Collection, designed by Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams, comes to life in a campaign that pays tribute to its pastoral muses. Friend of the House Jude Bellingham and House Ambassador Callum Turner are photographed and filmed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch in an unmistakably British setting that calls to mind a heritage of refined tailoring. The English footballer and […]

Credits: Woolrich Woolrich unveils the Outdoor Label Designed in Japan collection for Fall/Winter 2025 – a thoughtful fusion of functionality and refined aesthetics, where craftsmanship meets innovation. The line reinterprets the codes of traditional workwear through a Japanese design lens, blending precision, balance, and meticulous attention to detail into a new expression of the outdoors. Credits: Woolrich Inspired by rural landscapes and a life lived close to nature, the […]

The Crocs headquarters in Broomfield Image: Crocs Inc. US footwear group Crocs Inc. reported a significant decline in revenue in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year. Profit also fell significantly short of the previous year's level. However, the latest results, which the company presented on Thursday, exceeded analysts' expectations. In the months from July to September, group revenue amounted to 996.3 million dollars. This represented a decrease of 6.2 percent compared to the same […]

Fashion at Spring Fair campaign imagery. Credits: Spring Fair. UK trade show Spring Fair is set to introduce a new fashion-focused destination at its upcoming February edition as it doubles down on the apparel sector. ‘Fashion at Spring Fair’ will debut at Spring Fair’s next show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham between February 1 to 4, 2026. Its launch intends to respond to buyer demand for a fashion-first experience, showing a mix of both established and emerging names across […]

Image: Sneaker Squad Sneaker Squad's online platform is launching in Germany. The expansion marks an important milestone in its goal to become Europe's leading sneaker portal, the Dutch company announced on Thursday. In 2026, Sneaker Squad plans to expand into other European markets. “Our community is growing rapidly and interest from other countries is constantly increasing,” said Stephan van der Hoeven, founder of Sneaker Squad. “With the launch of the .com platform, we are taking a […]

Levi's X Barbour Credits: Levi's Two giants of functional design, Levi’s® and British heritage manufacturer Barbour, have joined forces in a transatlantic collaboration. This partnership honours more than 170 years of shared heritage, craftsmanship and adventure. The Levi’s® x Barbour collection celebrates the intersection of functionality and style that defines both legendary brands, creating new interpretations of their original design methods. Levi's X Barbour Credits: Levi's […]

Helly Hansen store Credits: Helly Hansen Kontoor Brands, Inc. has announced the immediate appointment of Børre Hegbom as senior vice president, global head of Helly Hansen. Hegbom will be responsible for leading the execution of the strategic plan to drive growth across the Helly Hansen business globally, overseeing both its Sport and Workwear categories. He will report to Scott Baxter, Kontoor Brands’ president, CEO, and chairman of the board of directors, and serve as a member of the […]

Max&Co. campaign image Credits: Max&Co. via Facebook Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) has formed a long-term master franchise agreement to introduce Max&Co., the contemporary Italian fashion brand that is part of the Max Mara Fashion Group, to the Indian market. This strategic partnership aims to resonate with India's fashion-forward women by offering Max&Co.'s "style-over-trends" mantra through well-designed, quality-driven pieces and a versatile mix-and-match approach. The debut […]

Key markets remain EMEA and the Americas Credits: Marcolin Marcolin Group achieved solid results in the first nine months ended September 30, 2025, with revenue growing by 2.1 percent to 416.6 million euros or 3.8 percent at constant exchange rates, successfully consolidating its performance despite a challenging international economic climate marked by commercial uncertainty. Adjusted EBITDA improved to 68.5 million euros, representing a healthy 16.4 percent of net sales. The primary growth […]

The Mare di Moda 2025 trade fair. Credits: Mare di Moda. In Cannes, Mare di Moda confirms that trade fairs are no longer passive venues simply attracting onlookers, but dynamic platforms for action. Here, beachwear is driving an industrial transformation where technology, sustainability and design converge. What is the purpose of trade fairs today? Conversations in the corridors of Mare di Moda 2025 confirmed a prevailing thesis: the era of attending simply to “see” trends or request […]

OrthoLite Vietnam Factory. Credits: Coats Group. Coats Group has announced the completion of its acquisition of footwear materials provider OrthoLite. The UK-based company said the takeover reflected a major milestone in its long-term growth plans, strengthening its existing footwear division through the expansion. With the acquisition, which was valued at 770 million dollars and included OrthoLite’s sustainable materials label Cirql, Coats has entered the premium insole segment, […]

Vera Bradley Credits: Facebook/Vera Bradley Accessory specialist Vera Bradley has named Melinda Paraie as its new chief brand officer. Paraie, who has already been working with the company in a strategic consulting role for six months, will take up her new position from November 1, 2025. Prior to becoming a strategic advisor, Paraie had served as chief executive officer of Cath Kidston between 2018 to 2023. During this period, Paraie oversaw the brand through its digital transformation, the […]

Sustainability remains a powerful force shaping how people shop, but consumers are increasingly weighed down by global uncertainty, according to Bain & Company’s latest Consumer Lab ESG Survey 2025, which polled more than 14,000 people across eight countries including the US, UK, China, Italy, and Indonesia. The study finds that while environmental concern has dipped, from 90 percent in 2023 to 79 percent in 2025, four in five consumers still care about sustainability. Interest is highest […]

Nottingham Superdry Store Credits: Superdry Superdry Limited (formerly Superdry PLC) has reported a statutory profit after tax of 50.5 million pounds for the 52-week period ended April 26, 2025, marking a significant turnaround from the 67.7 million pounds loss recorded in the prior year. The fashion retailer's financial recovery is attributed to the successful implementation of a comprehensive restructuring plan and stringent cost-saving measures. The adjusted profit before tax for the […]

Kruti Patel Goyal, Etsy's incoming CEO. Credits: Etsy Online marketplace Etsy has promoted its current chief growth officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, to chief executive officer as Josh Silverman prepares to step down from the helm. The shift in leadership comes as the company reported Q3 performance that surpassed expectations. Patel Goyal, who also currently serves as president of the company, will take over from Silverman on January 1, 2026, at which time she will also join the company’s board […]

Credits: VILA Inspired by the serene beauty of the winter landscape, VILA proudly announces the arrival of its new collection, Weather Forecast: Cold - designed to provide both warmth and style throughout the season. The collection features a range of outerwear staples, including insulated puffers and timeless coat designs. Each piece has been carefully designed to strike a harmonious balance between functionality, comfort, and sophisticated aesthetics. The colour palette reflects the […]

Tariffs Credits: Pexels A one-year trade deal struck in South Korea between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping changes US–China economic relations, easing immediate pressure on global manufacturing and logistics, reported the Financial Times. For fashion groups, the truce buys time rather than certainty. According to multiple briefings around the summit, China will suspend newly expanded export controls on rare earths for a year, while Washington will pause the extension of certain […]

Baby Dior cruise 2026 collection. Credits: Dior Inspired by the personalities that captured Monsieur Dior’s imagination, Cordelia de Castellane embarks on a poetic journey into the fascinating world of shows. From theater to ballet, the Baby Dior Cruise 2026 collection is an exploration of behind-the-scenes, paying tribute to a unique passion always cultivated by the founding couturier. The Artistic Director highlights some of his muses in three thrilling stories that unfold like a magical […]

Roberto Cavalli SS26. Credit: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Roberto Cavalli has signed a new global partnership with Tomorrow, a fashion development platform recognised for its commitment to promoting creativity and the strategic growth of brands. In a statement, the management explained that starting from the autumn/winter 2026 season, Tomorrow will represent Roberto Cavalli, managing the global wholesale operations for the main line. It will also support the evolution of the brand's […]

Plastic pollution Credits: AI image generated by FashionUnited A growing body of scientific research is beginning to quantify what the fashion industry has long suspected: synthetic clothing, particularly polyester, is one of the major sources of microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Now, a new paper by Chen R., Zhao X. and colleagues at the Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, shows that fabric colour itself may […]

Kickers Credits: Royer Group On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Royer Group announced it has sought protection from the Rennes Commercial Court by filing for receivership. The proceedings concern four of the group's French companies, whose names have not been specified. “Since 2022, the Royer Group has faced successive crises and increased international competition in its market,” the statement said. “These difficulties have weakened its business, generating debt that the group must […]

Benjamin v. Schenck, CFO Mister Spex Credits: Mister Spex Mister Spex SE, one of Germany's leading optical retailers, announced the appointment of Benjamin Schenck as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the management board, effective November 1, 2025. Schenck brings over 15 years of finance and leadership experience from the digital, retail, and media sectors. He most recently served as CFO at Outfittery, where he oversaw its merger with Lookiero, and previously held senior […]

Puma's corporate headquarters in Herzogenaurach. Image: Puma Sportswear group Puma SE has launched a restructuring programme to get back on track following significant sales declines. The company announced in Herzogenaurach, Germany, on Thursday that costs will be reduced in the short and medium term. To achieve this, Puma plans to cut a further 900 administrative jobs by the end of 2026. So far this year, Puma has already cut around 500 jobs. The product range will also be streamlined, and […]

Lectra Credits: Lectra Lectra's consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2025 showed resilience amid high international trade tensions, which continue to cause customer caution, particularly in important markets like China, India, and Mexico. Revenues for Q3 declined by 4 percent on a like-for-like basis , although the drop in new systems orders slowed to a less pronounced 15 percent like-for-like decline, an improvement from the 27 percent decline in the second quarter. The […]

eBay headquarters in San Jose, California Credits: Courtesy of eBay eBay Inc. reported a strong third quarter ended September 30, 2025, with revenue for the quarter reaching 2.8 billion dollars, marking a 9 percent increase on an as-reported basis. Gross merchandise volume (GMV) also grew by 10 percent to 20.1 billion dollars. CEO Jamie Iannone commented on the quarterly performance saying, "Q3 was another strong quarter for eBay, reflecting continued momentum across our marketplace and […]

Suede Credits: Samsøe Samsøe Fashion, no longer defined by seasonal rhythms, is now moving at algorithmic speed. Trend volatility has become the new constant, and according to Heuritech’s Monthly Fashion Update: Key Growing Trends, suede has re-emerged as the material du jour, registering the sharpest month-to-month growth across multiple categories this autumn. In the latest data, suede saw a 71 percent surge in women’s jackets and a 58 percent rise in overall product visibility across […]

Karol G for the Diesel collaboration Credits: Diesel Diesel's creative director, Glenn Martens, has collaborated with Karol G on a capsule collection inspired by her latest album. The collection embodies the bold, versatile and trend-setting personal style of the Colombian musician, Diesel announced on Wednesday. The collaboration is inspired by her new album, 'Tropicoqueta', which was released in June, and its accompanying graphics. Lotus flower and coconut prints feature prominently in the […]

Chiara Gallo showed the collection "La mia bambina" Credits: Ied Ied students showcased their collections in Milan today, opening Fashion Graduate Italia. The event, which runs until October 30, is organised by Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda. This third-sector body is a hub that brings together Italian post-graduate institutions and academies in the fashion sector. It is sponsored by the Lombardy Region and the Municipality of Milan. Ied showcased the work of eight fashion design graduates […]

Credits: Bleckmann DOUGLAS BeNe, the leading omnichannel beauty retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium, has announced a strategic expansion of its long-standing partnership with logistics provider Bleckmann. This renewed collaboration marks an important step in DOUGLAS’ investment in the BeNe market and supports the company’s continued transformation into a fully integrated omnichannel business. Under the renewed agreement, Bleckmann will continue to provide comprehensive third-party […]

A look inside the new Vienna Adidas store Image: Adidas Sportswear group Adidas has managed to somewhat limit the impact of US tariffs on its international business. For the current year, CEO Bjørn Gulden now only expects losses of around 120 million euros. Previously, the German company had anticipated a negative impact of 200 million euros. The majority of this will be incurred in the fourth quarter. Adidas shares, which showed little movement at the start of trading on Wednesday, […]

Hed Mayner Credits: Pitti Immagine Hed Mayner is joining the special events programme for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, organiser Pitti Immagine announced on Wednesday. He will host a fashion show and an event during the Florentine menswear trade fair, which will also feature Soshi Otsuki as a guest designer. “Creating is thinking with your hands,” said Francesca Tacconi, special events coordinator at Pitti Immagine. “This is what Hed Mayner's collections seem to whisper. At the heart of […]

In Pictures ‘Dirty Looks’ exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery Credits: Barbican Art Gallery London’s Barbican has opened its first large-scale fashion exhibition in eight years, inspired by the “rebellious, playful and regenerative potentials of dirt and decay,” as it looks to reaffirm its commitment to fashion within its visual art programming, building on the success of exhibitions such as ‘The House of Viktor & Rolf’ in 2008 and Jean Paul Gaultier in 2014. The […]

Gildan Activewear site in Honduras Image: Gildan Activewear Canadian textile group Gildan Activewear Inc. has concluded the third quarter of the 2025 financial year with a slight increase in sales. Profit decreased but exceeded market expectations, according to an interim report published by the company on Wednesday. In the most recent quarter, which ended on September 28, group sales reached 910.6 million dollars. This represents a 2.2 percent increase on the same period last year, reaching […]

Recycled fibres from Recover. Credits: Recover. Madrid – Spanish company Recover has taken a giant leap in scaling its operations and business model. The company has just announced a multi-year agreement with the Swedish fashion multinational H&M. It will supply the company with large-scale quantities of its recycled cotton fibres, which are marketed under the brand name 'RCotton'. The management of the Spanish company, which specialises in textile-to-textile recycling, announced that […]

Credits: Laagam The Barcelona-based fashion brand Laagam has established itself as one of Spain’s most influential names in the new era of prêt-à-porter. With an aesthetic that blends structured tailoring, fluid draping, and a vibrant color palette, the brand led by Inés Arroyo embodies the concept of attainable luxury — high-design pieces created for confident, modern women. More than just a fashion label, Laagam defines itself today as a project that transcends clothing to become a […]