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Illustrative image of a women in a secondhand store. Credits: Cottonbro studio via Pexels. Today’s textile industry is largely linear. According to Circle Economy’s Circularity Gap Report Textiles, it uses 3.25 billion tonnes of materials every year, with the vast majority—over 99 percent—coming from virgin sources. What’s more, the rise of fast fashion has intensified textile consumption cycles, encouraging consumers to buy and discard clothing at an increasingly rapid pace. […]

The Euipo headquarters in Alicante Credits: Euipo European companies whose value increasingly depends on intellectual property and other intangible assets could benefit from improved access to finance. This follows work by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on intellectual property-backed financing. The EUIPO is responsible for managing EU trademarks, registered EU designs and models, and EU geographical indications for craft and industrial products. During a joint meeting […]

Affiche Matisse - YSL exhibit Credits: Musée Matisse Nice - Although they never met, Henri Matisse and Yves Saint-Laurent both found similar ways of approaching colour, light and materials. An exhibition in Nice now highlights the close links between the two. “Beauty, fashion and happiness”, a nod to Charles Baudelaire whom they both read, is on display until September 28 at the Musée Matisse in Nice. The exhibition presents 160 works by the two artists, including paintings, dresses, […]

Bluemarine FW24 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The comfort trend in fashion has reached a new peak. Garments styled like pyjamas and nightgowns are now in vogue with the wider public. This might seem surprising at first glance. However, there are several good reasons for this development. Too stylish for bed Visually, it makes sense not to hide some pyjama styles in a dark bedroom. They are, after all, shirts and softly flowing, elegant trousers, often made from shimmering silk and […]

Farm Rio Marbella store Credits: Farm Rio Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio, which has become known for its bright colours and tropical prints, is looking to raise its European profile with a curated series of summer stores and activations as part of its global expansion strategy. Over the course of the summer, Farm Rio will open in some of Europe’s most celebrated seaside destinations, including Marbella and Ibiza in Spain, Capri, Italy, Saint-Tropez, France, and Mykonos, […]

SS27, Credits: Etro Italian fashion house Etro has presented its men's spring/summer 2027 collection, titled 'Extraordinary Journeys', according to a press release. The brand built the collection around the theme of travel, a recurring reference in its identity, drawing on archive foulard prints alongside madras, paisley and other signature motifs. Credits: Etro Credits: Etro According to the brand, the collection takes a soft and relaxed approach to tailoring, with suits worn […]

Credits: CSDMM. On June 18, the Centro Superior de Diseño de Moda de Madrid of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (CSDMM-UPM) presented more than 100 looks developed by its students during a new edition of Opening Night, the centre's annual show. The event coincided with the institution's 40th anniversary and the announcement of its upcoming move to the Retiro Building, located in the Paisaje de la Luz. “This show is a tribute to our legacy and encourages us to keep looking to the […]

Grenson x Holly Willoughby Credits: Grenson British sportswear brand Castore, founded by Tom and Phil Beahon, has acquired a controlling stake in heritage shoemaker Grenson, which has been making footwear in Northamptonshire, England, since 1866. According to Grenson’s Companies House filings, J Carter Sporting Club Limited, the parent company of Castore, has acquired a 75 percent stake in the shoe and bootmaker, and Grenson’s previous owners, Tim Little and his wife Julie Little, have […]

Marimekko SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Finnish design house Marimekko will open an exhibition in Japan on July 4th to celebrate its 75th anniversary. “Designed as an immersive experience rather than a traditional retrospective, the exhibition highlights Marimekko’s forward-looking approach to the art of printmaking,” the press release states. The exhibition consists of three parts: seventy iconic Marimekko dresses, interactive digital installations that promise to immerse […]

FASHION WEEK Dolce & Gabbana SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan - Dolce & Gabbana offered a new vision of Sicily on Saturday in Milan for its spring/summer 2027 show. The collection was nostalgic, comfortable and sometimes flashy. The Taormina man, as envisioned by the designers, wears wide linen shirts over his muscular physique. He also adorns himself with jewellery, coral and brooches, even on his sandals. Dolce & Gabbana SS27. Credits: […]

Arab Fashion Week Credits: Arab Fashion Council The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), which represents the fashion industry across 22 Arab countries, is collaborating with FAD Dubai, the region’s fashion and luxury education institution, to launch a scholarship fund designed to “support and empower the next generation of creative talent globally”. The 1.3 million United Arab Emirates dirham fund will be used to support 100 fully-funded scholarships aimed at equipping emerging creatives with […]

SS27. Credits: Santoni Italian footwear and leather goods brand Santoni has presented its spring/summer 2027 collection, titled 'The Art of Encounter', according to a press release. The collection spans men's and women's footwear and bags and showcases several of the brand's artisanal techniques. The men's line opens with the Carlo loafer, built on Santoni's Goodyear Reverse construction. It returns with a series of interchangeable tassels offered through 'One Live', the brand's […]

Exhibition view of 'Doubts', dedicated to the work of Paolo Roversi, organised by the MOP Foundation in A Coruña, Spain, from June 20 to September 20, 2026. Credits: MOP Foundation. Madrid – Furthering its goal of becoming an increasingly valuable part of Galicia's cultural scene and a global player in fashion, 'Doubts' opened to the public in A Coruña this Saturday, June 20. Under this title, the Marta Ortega Pérez Foundation (MOP Foundation) has organised a stunning retrospective on the […]

Cordwainers Footwear Awards 2026 Credits: Cordwainers Yevheniia Mizevych, a Ukrainian footwear student at the London College of Fashion (LCF), has won first prize in the design category at the 13th annual Cordwainers Footwear Awards, which were held in London on June 11. Mizevych, who has done internships with Burberry, Phoebe Philo and Hunter Boots, impressed the Cordwainers judging panel with her ‘The Mine’ submission, which drew inspiration from her family’s heritage “with pit […]

Made in USA clothing label. Credits: Dreamstime. The United States, once the global leader in denim production, has experienced a near-total decline of its mills following decades of intense competition with lower-cost international manufacturers. This shift marks a departure from the era when American textile production set the world standard for quality and scale. An investigation into the domestic industry's survival amidst these pressures highlighted Mount Vernon Mills, a historic […]

E-commerce. Image: Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash European digital commerce is projected to grow by 6 percent annually until 2029, despite the challenging consumer climate. According to the authors of the McKinsey study, “Europe’s new e-commerce agenda: How AI is resetting growth and competition”, this not only indicates “remarkable resilience” but also describes a fundamental shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a supporting tool; it is a driving force completely reshaping […]

Keir Starmer, former head of the Labour party and UK prime minister. Credits: Gov.uk. Keir Starmer has resigned as the UK’s prime minister just two years after his appointment. The politician, who is also stepping down as head of the Labour Party, had faced heightened scrutiny over his leadership following various scandals and criticism over certain policies, resulting in a significant loss of support for party members. Starmer had faced an open revolt from within his own government, with […]

Credits: Southampton Solent University Students from Southampton Solent University presented their work and gained valuable industry exposure during the 35th edition of Graduate Fashion Week, held at the Truman Brewery in London's Brick Lane. The university attended the annual event with 13 students shortlisted across 17 award categories, including moving image, fashion photography, styling, marketing and inclusive design. Solent's exhibition stand featured a range of final-year projects […]

Willy Chavarria FW25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - Jonathan Anderson's latest for Dior, Sarah Burton's debut menswear collection for Givenchy, and Willy Chavarria's Chicano-inspired offering are set to be among the highlights of Paris Fashion Week. The event kicks off on Tuesday. Hybrid masculinity For six days, around 70 brands will unveil their new menswear collections for the upcoming spring/summer season. The industry shake-ups of last year, which saw new creative directors […]

SS27. Credits: Canali Italian menswear brand Canali has unveiled its spring/summer 2027 collection, titled 'On the Spice Route', according to a press release from the brand. Creative director Alessio Lillocci drew the colour palette from spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, vanilla, ginger and nutmeg, and structured the collection as a journey from Indonesia to India, along the East African coast, on to Greece and ending in Alicudi. The brand said the collection is built on a […]

Credits: Futurmoda. Elche (Alicante) - Five weeks after Fice and the Spanish Association of Component Companies for Footwear and Leather Goods (AEC) met with the minister of industry and tourism, Jordi Hereu, to present a sectoral competitiveness plan, the AEC is raising the alarm. It highlights the critical situation facing the sector, which is experiencing a sustained decline in its business fabric, employment, and industrial production. The association is demanding an immediate and […]

Lino Villaventura's resort collection, shown on the Ponte dos Ingleses on the final day of the DFB Festival Credits: Ducker Studios In Pictures The DFB Festival concluded last Friday, the 12th, in Fortaleza, Ceará (Northeast Brazil). The event, conceived and brought to life by Claudio Silveira, coincided with the 300th-anniversary celebrations of the Ceará state capital. It was a true celebration of Brazilian identity in fashion. Craftsmanship took on a new, revitalised and expressive […]

Credits: MAXXAM® x Graduate Fashion Foundation Amy Brown of the University of Central Lancashire has been named the winner of the 2026 MAXXAM x Graduate Fashion Foundation Design Competition, with the award presented during the Graduate Fashion Week Gala Show in London on 18 June. Now in its second year, the competition, created by textile innovator and MAXXAM founder Rosemary Moore in partnership with Graduate Fashion Foundation, challenged fashion students from universities across the UK […]

Credits: bugatti As part of, Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence (June 16–19, 2026), the world's leading menswear trade fair, the German fashion brand bugatti made a remarkable statement: for the first time, the company took over the renowned Bagno Angelo in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, transforming the exclusive beach venue into the stage for the presentation of its Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Around 300 invited guests, including international customers, strategic partners, media representatives, […]

Alexander McQueen AW26 Credits: Alexander McQueen British fashion label Alexander McQueen has announced it will join the official London Fashion Week schedule to showcase its spring/summer 2027 collection in September. In a statement, Alexander McQueen said the move away from Paris Fashion Week would mark Seán McGirr’s first show in London as creative director, with the catwalk show scheduled for Sunday, September 20. The collection will continue McGirr’s exploration of McQueen’s […]

Interview José Teunissen speaking at a forum on sustainable fashion. Credit: José Teunissen. On July 1, José Teunissen will step down as head of programme at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI). After three years, Bregje Lampe will take over her role. Teunissen will remain as interim dean at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA). How does she reflect on shaping the curriculum during a particularly challenging time for fashion? You arrived when the organisation was in […]

REPORT VivaTech 2026: Lewis Suaton, Rebuilder AI Credits: F. Julienne Paris - At VivaTech 2026, Rebuilder AI, LVMH Dreamscape, Perfect Corp and Stytrix are illustrating the concrete applications of generative AI in fashion and beauty, from product design to the customer experience. During the inauguration of VivaTech 2026, Bernard Arnault (LVMH) argued that AI is an execution tool. Jeff Bezos (Amazon, Blue Origin) stated that it helps reduce the time between an idea and its realisation. […]

Tariff dispute between the US and China continues Credits: Kaboompics.com/pexels Beijing - China imposed export controls on ten US companies, including some from the defence and rare earth mining sectors, Beijing reported on Monday. It also banned dozens of US companies from participating in public procurement, in response to a Washington blacklist of Chinese firms. The measures were adopted one month after US president Donald Trump's visit to China, which sought to stabilise tense relations […]

Prada, menswear SS27 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan - Prada took its minimalism to the extreme on Sunday in Milan. The brand presented slender, androgynous silhouettes dressed in light-coloured, very tight-fitting jeans and leather for its spring/summer 2027 menswear collection. Leather tops and waistcoats were worn high, sometimes revealing the navel. Scarves tied around the hips brought a touch of colour, as did colourful pouches attached to large belts. Designers Miuccia […]

Credits: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels E-commerce worldwide is suffering from a growing number of fraudulent customers. According to an analysis by US cybersecurity service provider LexisNexis Risk Solutions, both the economic downturn and organised crime contribute to this. International gangs are reportedly targeting and recruiting people to commit online shopping fraud or provide their identities to criminals. The company operates a “Digital Identity Network” to verify online identities […]

Marie Pidancet, founder of the brand Louise Misha. Credits: Louise Misha. Interview In a recent interview with FashionUnited, trend expert Julian Daynov stated: “The future belongs not to the most talkative, loudest or fastest brands, but to those that combine consistency, quality and cultural relevance.” Louise Misha offers a telling example. The French brand, which was developed with its own funds and has long maintained a low profile, has just opened its first two flagships in Paris […]

Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo are the new creative directors of Moschino Credits: Dario Catellani, Aeffe Appiolaza departs, making way for Messina and Rizzo. This morning, Aeffe, the parent company of Moschino, announced the appointment of Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as the brand's new creative directors, effective immediately. The duo, founders and creative directors of Sunnei until September 2025 (the brand is now in liquidation), will assume creative responsibility for Moschino. They […]

Adrian Appiolaza, creative director of Moschino Credits: Moschino, photo credit Daria Svertilova Adrian Appiolaza is leaving the creative direction of Moschino. In a statement, Aeffe, the brand's parent company, announced that after more than two years of collaboration, Moschino and Appiolaza have mutually agreed to end their partnership as of June 19. New creative direction will be announced shortly In the statement, Massimo Ferretti, executive chairman of Aeffe spa, thanked "Appiolaza for […]

Damson Madder campaign imagery. Credits: Damson Madder. British brand Damson Madder has garnered widespread acclaim since its founding in 2020, standing out for its distinct brand identity, prints and silhouettes. Now, the label is beginning to venture further afield through a Parisian pop-up store and dedicated wholesale showroom. Located in Le Marais district and spanning June 19 to 22, the pop-up looks to reflect the visual language the brand has become so well known for, evident in a […]

CIFF x 10 Corso Como. Credits: CIFF / Jeremy French. Milan Fashion Week Men's is officially underway, and with it comes the unveiling of a major partnership with a Danish trade show giant and Milanese concept retailer. The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) confirmed plans to expand activity beyond the borders of Denmark earlier this year, after partnering with 10 Corso Como for its latest edition. Now, CIFF has officially launched its ‘CIFF Nordic Signatures’ activation at the […]

John Lewis Partnership Building Happier Futures programme. Credits: JLP. The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has committed to offering 1,000 additional roles to young people who have experienced care. The target, set for 2030, is more than double than the prior goal, which had been established as part of the group’s Building Happier Futures programme, which launched in 2022. The initiative specifically applies to individuals who have been in foster care, children’s homes or under local […]

Westfield London. Credits: URW. Shopping centre giant Westfield has turned to students of UAL’s Central Saint Martins (CSM) to explore the future of retail and mixed-use destinations. In a seven week programme running between April and June 2026, Westfield worked with around 40 postgraduates from the MA Innovation Management course to develop concepts responding to emerging consumer expectations. Through a structured programme, participants questioned how large-scale retail destinations […]

The exterior of an El Corte Inglés department store. Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – El Corte Inglés (ECI) has undergone another restructuring of its executive leadership, the first under the presidency of Cristina Álvarez. The department store group, and parent company of the Sfera retail chain, has just announced the appointment of Javier Catena as its new chief executive officer. The company also confirmed the departure of its key management figure to date, Santiago Bau. Bau is […]

Visitors at Pitti Uomo during one of the many events on the trade fair grounds Credits: F.Guazzelli On the grounds of the Fortezza da Basso, Florence, where temperatures surpassed 30 degree celsius, several brands blasted music at their neighbours simultaneously. Pitti Uomo 110 was loud, at least acoustically. The collections themselves were subdued in contrast. They were more minimalist and cleaner, with a focus on materiality and artisanal details. Wide silhouettes, linen suits, red accents […]

Adidas Originals and the Los Angeles based label, Sporty & Rich collaboration. Credits: Adidas. Adidas is the highest-ranked fashion or sportswear brand in the first edition of Kantar's Sustainability Consumer-led Brand Ranking, placing third overall in a study published in June 2026. The German sportswear maker is joined in the global top 20 by The North Face in 11th, Veja in 16th, Nike in 17th and Dove in 18th, with cleaning brand Ecover topping the list. The ranking measures how […]

Reformation's Paris boutique. Credits: Reformation LA-based womenswear brand Reformation is believed to be preparing to confidentially file an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming week, with plans to potentially go public in July, according to the Wall Street Journal. Reports suggest that the company has been mulling an IPO for years, with rumours of such discussions spanning as far back as 2023, when Bloomberg reported on a potential public listing. The brand is said to be on track to […]

Fran Horowitz Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO profile A decade ago, the American retailer Abercrombie & Fitch was a punchline — dim, cologne-heavy stores, shirtless models at the door, and marketing built on telling most shoppers they weren't cool enough to wear the clothes. The American Customer Satisfaction Index once deemed it America's "most hated" retail brand. Today Gen Z buys it without irony, and the company has just posted the biggest year in its history. The architect […]

Ponda CEO Julian Ellis-Brown (centre) accepting the Innovator of the Year Award at the Pride in Our Planet Awards ceremony. Credits: Ponda. Ponda, a biomaterials company specialising in plant-based insulation and peatland restoration, has been named Innovator of the Year at the inaugural Pride in Our Planet Awards. The award was presented at The Conduit in London on June 18, where a ceremony celebrated the unsung climate and nature heroes shifting climate challenges from abstract to […]

The inaugural Miss Sixty Future Denim Lab Awards jury; Terry Zu (Miss Sixty), Katie Grand, Katie Rawles (British Fashion Council), Kate Goldsworthy (Central Saint Martins) and denim specialist Paolo Fuligni. Credits: CSM / Miss Sixty. The winners of the inaugural Miss Sixty Future Denim Lab Awards have been revealed. The initiative, held in collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), Central Saint Martins (CSM), looks to acknowledge emerging names in circular denim design and […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion held up better than the wider high street last week, with like-for-like (LFL) sales down -4.13% — a far shallower decline than the broader retail market managed in a difficult week, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. The category proved the most resilient of the three BDO tracks. Online fashion was the more defensive channel, with non-store LFLs slipping just -2.97%. That came against an exceptionally demanding base: the same week last […]

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio (right) with A$AP Rocky. Credits: Ray-Ban Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, an heir to Ray-Ban parent company EssilorLuxottica, is believed to be seeking expanded influence over the eyewear conglomerate's holding company as the future of the empire's ownership structure comes into question. According to Reuters, the 31-year-old executive, who serves as chief strategy officer at EssilorLuxottica and chairman of Ray-Ban, is reportedly exploring financing worth around 10 […]

Reju's planned recycling facility. Credits: Reju Reju has joined Recycling Europe as the organisation’s newest partner. The textile-to-textile recycling firm is now part of the Recycling Europe Textiles branch, underlining what it says is a commitment to advancing textile circularity and supporting recycled materials markets. In a statement, Reju’s chief executive officer, Patrik Frisk, said: “Building partnerships like this one are important and we have the opportunity to establish a […]

Interview A polo shirt from the SS27 collection Credits: Psycho Bunny Fun, colour, and quality define an unconventional style that appeals to those who love to dress well without losing their sense of play. With this ethos, the brand Psycho Bunny presented its spring/summer 27 collection at Pitti Uomo, the trade fair that closes today in Florence. Stefano Lora, CEO of Stefano Lora Showroom, the distributor for Psycho Bunny in parts of Europe including Italy, told FashionUnited that the […]

Straat of Hormuz. Credits: Gegenereerd met Google Gemini Plans for a new round of US-Iran talks have been postponed after US vice president JD Vance delayed a scheduled visit to Switzerland, slowing progress on the implementation of a recently signed ceasefire agreement. The talks were due to focus on the next phase of a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed earlier this week, which brought to an end nearly four months of conflict between the two countries and paved the way for the […]

Drake in October’s Very Own campaign Credits: October's Very Own. October’s Very Own (OVO), the lifestyle and apparel label co-founded by rapper Drake, is facing a lawsuit over allegations of partial debt repayments and contractual breaches. The claims have been made by A.R.I. OVO Growth Capital, which said despite previous attempts to resolve legal issues, it now sought to enforce its rights and protect investors. The investment firm, which commenced litigation in the Supreme Court of […]

Nike flagship in Berlin. Credits: Nike John Rogers, Jr., the founder of Ariel Investments, is due to transition from his long-time role as a board member at Nike to that of a strategic advisor for the US sportswear giant. Nike announced that Rogers, who has served on the board since 2018, would not stand for re-election to its board of directors at the upcoming annual shareholders meeting in September 2026. Following the meeting, he will become a strategic advisor focused on topics such as […]

Cardiff, Wales, UK. Credits: Unsplash. Sales across the UK welcomed a marginal uptick in May, as promotional activity and hot weather boosted activity for online retailers and department stores, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows. Volumes were up 1.2 percent over the month, on the back of a 1 percent decline in April, and 3.2 percent over the year to May. During the three months to May, volumes increased 0.4 percent compared to the three months prior, and were 1.4 […]

Quiz store. Credits: Quiz. After an extended period of uncertainty, it appears that Quiz is finally closing its entire retail network. According to Drapers, the fashion retailer will be shutting its remaining 20 stores by the end of June 20. The media outlet said the closures will impact Quiz’s locations in Merry Hill, Sheffield, Derby, Newtownabbey, Stirling, Portsmouth, Castleford, Leicester, Hull and Livingston, among others. It comes as administrators at Interpath Advisory finalise […]

Watch. Credits: Hunters Race, Unsplash. Zurich - Swiss watch exports remained almost stable in May, recording a modest increase of 0.4 percent to 2.1 billion Swiss francs, amid a sharp decline in China, the watch federation announced on Thursday. This stabilisation, however, helps “to mitigate the cumulative decline observed over the first five months of the year,” the federation noted in a statement. The decline since the beginning of January now stands at 3.1 percent. During the past […]

VivaTech 2026: Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos Credits: Sarah Aubel. A, Bronckaers At the opening of VivaTech 2026, Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos championed an optimistic vision of innovation. Covering artificial intelligence, space exploration and supply chain traceability, the two leaders presented technology as a lever for execution in the service of environmental responsibility. On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Arnault, CEO of LVMH and a founding partner of VivaTech, took to the stage to kick […]

Simone Rocha SS27 at Pitti Uomo Credits: Simone Rocha Simone Rocha brought her first menswear collection to the grand stage of Pitti Uomo, reflecting on contemporary masculinity. On Thursday evening, the Irish designer presented her spring/summer 2027 looks as a guest designer at the Florentine menswear trade fair. The show took place in the magnificent theatre hall of the Teatro della Pergola. The founder of the eponymous London-based label staged her vision of menswear with a mix of modern […]

Credits: eTail Nordic eTail Nordic returns on 20–21 October 2026 at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden, uniting more than 250 senior eCommerce, digital marketing, customer experience and omnichannel leaders from the Nordic region's most prominent retailers and brands. With AI fundamentally changing how consumers discover, evaluate and buy products, the event is designed to help retailers move beyond experimentation and deliver measurable commercial results in a high-cost, margin-driven market. The […]

"The climate is changing - so should we.” Poster at a climate change protest Credits: Markus Spiske / Pexels The temperature is 35 degrees celsius but feels like 40 degrees due to the humidity. The air is stifling, the garment dust making it hard to breathe. The old ceiling fan is creaking and full of dust too, barely cooling the air. Workers, used to not drinking too much to avoid frequent bathroom breaks, sip on water spiked with electrolytes but fainting, nose bleeds and heatstroke are […]

Street style at Pitti Uomo Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Pitti Uomo has always been considered the unofficial start of the menswear season, once again gathering the international fashion crowd in Florence. As a staple in the menswear calendar, the trade fair combines presentation and production like few other formats. It sets the stylistic tone for upcoming collections and street style discussions early in the year. The summer edition regularly brings its own challenges, as Florence in […]

The Hollister Collection at Target. Credits: Target. Hollister is venturing into the home and decor category as part of a collaborative collection with Target. The US lifestyle label has designed a line for college dorm rooms or bedrooms, marking an expansion beyond apparel alone to cater to evolving consumer needs. The first drop, set to launch June 28, includes nearly 60 pieces across men’s and women’s apparel and bedding, including twin/twin XL and full/queen comforters and sheets; […]

Sunflower “No Soundtrack” SS27 Runway Show during the current edition of Pitti Uomo in Florence. Credits: Sunflower Copenhagen-based menswear brand Sunflower presented its spring/summer 2027 collection at Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence on Wednesday. This marked the brand's first appearance at the Italian trade fair and its first fashion show outside of Denmark. The presentation also served as the inaugural Copenhagen Fashion Week Special Project at Pitti. The show introduced Sunflower's first […]

Every piece in the collection is made in Italy and crafted from fine, low-impact fabrics Credits: Peninsula Florence - Italian swimwear brand Peninsula presented its new father and son line at Pitti Uomo this week. The line extends the brand's offering to children for the first time. The brand was founded in Rome by Edoardo Pasolini in 2018. Last year it announced the entry of A. Moda spa into the project through a five-year exclusive worldwide licensing agreement. Italy confirmed as […]

The facade of the BHV Marais department store with Shein posters. Credits: F. Julienne. Madrid – Following the latest controversial reports regarding the physical space launched by Shein in Paris at the end of 2025, the popular online retail platform has sought to offer its own version of events. It aims to clarify how and in what context it will close its doors at the BHV department store in the Marais district of Paris. The new management of the historic BHV Marais department store has […]

Simone Heift Credits: The Kadewe Group Düsseldorf - Simone Heift is to become managing director of buying and merchandising at Peek & Cloppenburg. The designated buying director will take up her new position on September 1, the parent company JC New Retail AG announced on Thursday. In addition, the former chief merchandising officer of the KaDeWe Group will become a member of the board of directors of JC New Retail. Heift to take over buying responsibility for P&C Vienna and […]

11 Studios Credits: 11 Studios Swedish fashion professionals Caroline Gunterberg and Johan Avedal have launched 11 Studios, a new Stockholm-based fashion brand. The label debuted its first collection on June 11. Gunterberg spent nearly 12 years at H&M in a variety of roles, including Head of H&M Studios. Avedal previously worked as a creative director at H&M and held art director positions at Studio Bon and Condé Nast. In addition to being business partners, the founders are also […]

Credits: Lectra With summer just a few months away, the fashion industry is confirming a structural transformation that is already underway: the definitive shift towards ‘premiumization’. But what will be the key garments, the dominant trends, and how are prices evolving? Lectra – a leading provider of industrial technology solutions for the fashion market, has analyzed data from Retviews, its AI-powered solution specializing in competitive intelligence and automated benchmarking, to […]

Credits: Levi's During the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the denim brand's name was temporarily covered, in line with the international football governing body's clean stadium policy. All that remained was the batwing logo. Fans instantly recognised the brand, according to Levi's. FIFA's clean stadium policy dictates that any non-sponsor-related branding in match stadiums must be removed or covered. For Levi's Stadium, named after the San Francisco-based denim […]

Ugg AW24 campaign imagery featuring the Classic Ultra Mini. Credits: Ugg / Deckers Group. Deckers Outdoor Corp has lost a high-profile lawsuit against Quince over look-alike iterations of Uggs’ Australian shearling boots. A federal jury in California found that while Quince’s boots may have infringed on Deckers’ design patent, the patent itself was invalid due to functional, indefinite, and obvious design characteristics. Deckers had first sued Quince back in 2023 over allegations of […]

Credits: Decathlon Sportswear retail giant Decathlon is doubling down on its employee ownership model by introducing a new scheme that grants eligible employees 2,000 euros in free shares or asset incentives. Dubbed ‘The Decathlon Seed’, the initiative intends to “reflect the diversity of the group while maintaining a shared principle of fairness and value sharing”. The project allows staff to become “partners, co-owners, and co-responsible contributors to the company’s growth”, […]

Original Penguin unveils new accessible luxury brand direction for SS27 collection. Credits: Original Penguin. Original Penguin is venturing in a new direction. Under brand director Laura Colagrande, the US lifestyle brand is moving towards the accessible luxury sector for its spring/summer 2027 collection, which was unveiled for the first time at Pitti Uomo. At the Florentine menswear fair, the label is housed in both a showroom and outdoor deck, where a full range of its collections, from […]

Credits: TMU Toronto Metropolitan University is strengthening its position within the growing field of fashion studies through the expansion of the Fashion Studies Network, an academic initiative designed to connect researchers, students and cultural institutions across North America. Founded in 2023 and led jointly by TMU's School of Fashion and Parsons School of Design, the network was established to foster collaboration between fashion scholars, graduate students and industry practitioners […]

Credits: LVMH French luxury conglomerate LVMH celebrated a decade as a founding partner of VivaTech, Europe's technology and startups event, on June 17, marking the occasion with the launch of the LVMH DreamGallery and the announcement of its 2026 Innovation Award winners. Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, opened the event alongside Maurice Lévy, emeritus chairman of Publicis Group. Arnault addressed the significance of the decade-long partnership in a press release: "Technology only […]

Ije Nwokorie, Dr. Martens CEO. Credits: Dr. Martens The chief executive officer of Dr. Martens, Ije Nwokorie, has purchased around 85,600 pounds worth of shares in the footwear specialist, signalling a boost in confidence after the company reported a growth in profit for the fiscal year 2026. A London Stock Exchange filing showed Nwokorie had snapped up 112,500 ordinary shares at a price of 0.761 pence each. A separate form further revealed that Nwokorie and Giles Wilson, the company’s […]

Left On Friday opens summer pop-up in NYC Credits: Left On Friday Premium active swimwear brand Left On Friday has returned to New York City and opened a seasonal pop-up store once more. Located on 228 Mott Street, in the center of SoHo, the summer pop-up opening is in line with the brand’s strategic growth plan as it looks to capitalize on its peak selling season (May to August), which drives 55 percent of the brand’s annual revenue. The NYC pop-up, which runs alongside additional pop-ups […]

MarcMarcs. Credits: Sockshouse Every buyer knows the seasonal gamble. A bold trend piece either flies off the shelf or ends up on the markdown rail by July. Legwear plays a different game entirely, and it is one of the few games in retail where the odds favour the house. The category rarely makes the window, yet it may be the most dependable money in the building. The economics of predictability Basics are what category managers call NOOS: never out of stock. Unlike fashion items tied to a […]

Former International Woolmark Prize winner Michael Stewart of Standing Ground. Credits: Woolmark. Global wool authority Woolmark has launched applications for the next edition of its annual International Woolmark Prize, this time with expanded criteria. The platform is now opening up the initiative to designers who have garnered experience within established brands and organisations, alongside those who have built independent labels. Woolmark said the shift responds to the fashion sector’s […]

Credits: Columbia Sportswear Company/Business Wire Joe Vernachio, the former chief executive officer of Allbirds, has been named president of outdoor apparel and footwear brand Sorel. The appointment marks a return to Sorel’s parent firm Columbia Sportswear Company for Vernachio, who had previously served as president of the group’s Mountain Hardwear label between 2017 and 2021. Prior to this, Vernachio held various leadership positions within product, licensing and operations departments […]

Illustrative image. Toteme Ready to Wear Fall Winter 2026 Paris Fashion Week show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fashion brand Toteme, founded by Swedish couple Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, is expanding into menswear, with its first collection set to launch in August 2026. The brand announced this via an exclusive Puck.news feature written by fashion journalists Lauren Sherman and Malique Morris, shared by Toteme on its socials yesterday. According to Puck News, Swedish designer Alexander […]

Matalan logo displayed on a smartphone. Credits: Nikolas Kokovlis / NurPhoto via AFP. British retail giant Matalan has narrowed its annual losses and achieved a slight increase in total revenue for the full year, driven by its ongoing strategic transformation, improvements in its product ranges, and strong online performance. For the 53 weeks ended 28 February 2026, total statutory revenues rose by 0.2 percent to 987 million pounds, up from 985 million pounds in the previous fiscal year. This […]

Allbirds store Credits: Allbirds American Exchange Group (AEG) has announced a new partnership with WSG Brands in finalising the acquisition of Allbirds. The group, which revealed plans to acquire the US footwear brand in March, said it would split ownership and capabilities as part of the deal. While WSG will serve as a key operating and growth partner, AEG will oversee design and manufacturing of the brand’s footwear. The partnership forms part of AEG’s long-term strategy for Allbirds, […]

Credits: Bleckmann The EU’s Right to Repair (R2R) Directive promotes a fundamental shift toward waste reduction and consumer empowerment – and it’s approaching fast. Member states must transpose requirements into national legislation by July 31, 2026. For fashion and lifestyle brands, this regulatory evolution creates both compliance obligations and market opportunities, with garment repair increasingly a consumer priority. Understanding the scope of the R2R Directive is essential to […]

Burberry takes over One&Only Aesthesis resort on the Athenian Riviera for summer. Credits: Burberry British brand Burberry has launched a summer takeover at the One&Only Aesthesis resort on the Athenian Riviera in Greece, the brand said in a press release. The activation runs until 31 October 2026. According to the press release, the resort sits within a protected forest reserve and was a filming location in the mid-20th century. For the takeover, Burberry has reimagined its House […]

Credits: Bleckmann Killstar, an alternative clothing and lifestyle brand for those who want to explore their dark side, has selected Bleckmann – a specialist in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands – as its third-party logistics provider (3PL partner). All volumes from the United States (US) and the European Union have been transferred to Bleckmann. Initial contact took place in August 2025, after which the contract was signed in December, and all operations have been […]

SS27. Credits: Cup of Joe Denim is a summer staple, not just a cold-weather one. The real question for Spring/Summer 2027 is how light it can go, and how easily it styles. Cup of Joe answers by lightening up across the board. Linen, lightweight denim and striped fabrics lead the way, and the coordinated set steps forward as the season's commercial hero. The idea is straightforward: a contemporary collection built around new fits, innovative fabric choices and curated capsule combinations. […]

Credits: Surfer: Shama Beckford; Picture: Quiksilver At Copa Bay, outside of Kingston, Jamaica, life moves to the syncopated rhythm of the ocean. Quiksilver rider Elishama “Shama” Beckford pulls up to his local break, vibing to one of the most powerful voices of our times. Here, Bob Marley and surfing are everywhere, part of the same pulse that shapes life on the island. On June 17, Quiksilver and the Bob Marley family come together for a collection celebrating the culture that gave birth […]

Ecoalf store at number two Mejía Lequerica street in Madrid, Spain. Credits: Ecoalf. Spanish fashion and lifestyle brand Ecoalf, a pioneer in promoting circularity and the use of more sustainable materials and processes within the fashion industry, has reported its results for its latest fiscal year. The company, founded by Javier Goyeneche, completed the 2025 financial year with a positive net profit for the first time. According to information shared by the Spanish company's management, […]

Model Bella Hadid wears a “sprayed fabric dress” - Coperni SS23 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Paris Commercial Court ordered the opening of receivership proceedings for the company Coperni on June 11, 2026. The observation period will expire on December 11, 2026. The date for the suspension of payments was set for May 29, 2026. Creditors have a two-month period from the publication of the judgment in the BODACC to file their claims with the court-appointed administrator. […]

AI generated Digital Product Passport / DPP image. Credits: FashionUnited The Digital Product Passport (DPP), part of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), will create a standardised system for sharing comprehensive product data, from information about durability and recyclability to recycled content and environmental footprint. “It is emerging as one of the most transformative regulatory and business shifts the fashion industry has faced in decades,” agree […]

The headquarters Credits: Ovs spa Ovs spa reported net sales of 381 million euros in the first quarter, an increase of 7 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA jumped by 27 percent to 35.7 million euros. During the period, the EBITDA margin on sales grew from 7.9 percent to 9.4 percent. All major banners and brands performed excellently, with positive results in every product segment, the management explained in a note. Womenswear collections continue to see double-digit […]

​​ Andreas Baur Credits: Mustang CEO interview Mustang returns to Pitti Uomo. Following its debut in January, the German denim brand now aims to establish concrete partnerships and drive its international expansion. In an interview, CEO Andreas Baur discusses wholesale strategy, product development and his goals for 2026. You exhibited at Pitti Uomo for the first time in January and are now returning. What are your expectations for the trade fair? Our first participation in January was […]

Zara flagship store at The Grove, Los Ángeles. Credits: Zara. Amsterdam — Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend but an active force reshaping the European retail value chain. A collaborative report 'Rewiring retail in Europe: The AI imperative' published by European retail association EuroCommerce and global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company last week, reveals that end-to-end AI transformation could unlock between 240 billion euros and 320 billion euros in […]

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) Credits: Chris Roberts Fashion students at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) are bringing personal stories and cultural traditions to the forefront of their work after earning multiple nominations and shortlist placements at Graduate Fashion Week 2026. Among the emerging designers selected for the Graduate Fashion Week Collective Show are Raven, originally from Hong Kong, and Safiya, from Kazakhstan, whose […]

In Pictures Exclusive capsule collection by Charles de Vilmorin x Bourrienne Paris X Credits: Charles de Vilmorin x Bourrienne Paris X Paris - It is an unexpected yet natural union of two seemingly opposite worlds. A shared commitment to excellence brings them together. On one hand, there is Bourrienne Paris X, the Parisian authority on the white shirt and a guardian of savoir-faire inherited from the Directoire period, known for its impeccable cuts and fine materials. On the other hand, […]

Naf Naf store in Paris. Credits: RICCARDO MILANI / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP. Saint-Malo, France - The Beaumanoir group announced on Wednesday the integration of the Naf Naf brand into La Halle stores. This reorganisation follows the acquisition of the Naf Naf and Jennyfer brands, finalised in summer 2025. Through this move, the group is accelerating its multi-brand strategy in the lifestyle market and aims to target a broader customer base. Previously available through its own stores, […]

Image: Pexels/Pixabay Frankfurt - Card and smartphone are replacing notes and coins. Consumers in Germany made their daily purchases more frequently without cash last year, a representative study by the Bundesbank has revealed. Cash was still by far the most used payment method in Germany in 2025, but for the first time since the central bank's initial analysis in 2008, cashless payment methods have taken the overall lead. “The trend towards cashless payments is continuing,” said […]

The S.Oliver Group headquarters in Rottendorf Image: S.Oliver Group Rottendorf - S.Oliver Group announced on Tuesday the formation of a new joint venture with the Bischofswerda, Saxony-based retail company Private Textiles Holding GmbH (PTH Group). The new joint venture, Brand Collective GmbH, will be responsible for “the takeover, continuation and strategic repositioning” of retail spaces previously operated by Catches, a multi-brand concept owned by the PTH Group. “Specifically, […]

Credits: Arts University Plymouth Heather Martin, the course leader for the BA Fashion Design program at Arts University Plymouth, outlines the program's philosophy, which targets ambitious and independent-minded students seeking to innovate in a rapidly evolving industry. The curriculum focuses on empowering students to build confidence and amplify their unique creative perspectives, ensuring they are prepared for diverse careers ranging from fashion design and pattern cutting to trend […]

Credits: Vogue YouTube Fashion designer Tory Burch offers an intimate look inside her Paris apartment, showcasing a design philosophy rooted in the principle that a home should feel "collected, not decorated." Embracing this curated aesthetic, Burch demonstrates how she seamlessly blends antique history with contemporary flair to create a space that feels deeply personal, authentic, and timeless. The apartment’s transformation from a blank canvas into a bespoke sanctuary was a collaborative […]

Shopping in the city is going out of fashion. Credits: Generated with Google Gemini Amsterdam - Following the rise of e-commerce and social commerce, the emergence of agentic commerce is placing further pressure on brick and mortar stores. This is according to a new market analysis by ING Group. Agentic commerce helps consumers shop via autonomous AI agents that independently select and purchase products for the online consumer. Within the fashion sector, the technology is highly suitable for […]

Keiron Birch, director of womenswear design at Primark Credits: Primark Value fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has appointed Keiron Birch as director of womenswear design to shape the future creative direction for the retailer’s collections. In this newly created role, Birch, who has more than 20 years of experience in fashion, will lead Primark’s womenswear design teams across fashion, footwear and accessories, shaping the creative direction for all womenswear collections and […]