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Credits: Modelia Seasonal launches, drops, sales events, gifting moments: the fashion calendar no longer has quiet months. As AI imagery matures, some brands are rethinking how campaign visuals get made, starting not with a shoot, but with the product itself. For most fashion brands, there is no longer such a thing as an off-season. New collections land alongside capsule drops and collaborations, while sales events, gifting periods and local holidays each ask for their own imagery. The busiest […]

Catarina Santos Moreira Credits: HEAD HEAD – Genève staged its annual graduate fashion show on November 6, 2026, presenting 33 collections and 220 looks from its Bachelor and Master programmes in fashion, jewellery, and accessories design, according to a press release shared by the institution. Held at Le Cube in Geneva across two presentations that drew approximately 2,500 attendees, the runway event served as the capstone evaluation for graduating cohorts and established direct contact […]

Mamas & Papas store Credits: Mamas & Papas UK nursery brand Mamas & Papas has confirmed the first wave of new openings under its expansion strategy after posting a ‘landmark set of financial results’.

Burberry Credits: Burberry British luxury fashion house Burberry Group plc has reported a return to profitability for the 26 weeks ended September 26, 2026. Revenue rose 6 percent year-over-year (YoY) on both a reported and constant exchange rate (CER) basis to 1.10 billion pounds (1.46 billion dollars), up from 1.03 billion pounds in the prior-year period.

Asos pop-up, SoHo Credits: Asos US-based contract logistics provider GXO Logistics (GXO) has signed a nine-year contract renewal with British online fashion retailer Asos, extending a partnership that began in 2013.

Rag & Bone opens flagship store on Melrose Avenue Credits: Rag & Bone US fashion label Rag & Bone has announced the opening of a new store at 8507 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. Spanning 7,057 square feet, the retail location brings the brand’s New York perspective to California.

Credits: FashionUnited AI. After two days walking the crowded aisles of eShow at Ifema, speaking with exhibitors, listening to speakers and reading flyers, one thing became clear: in 2026, using artificial intelligence (AI) no longer sets a company apart. The good news is that knowing what to use it for, where it adds value and where its usefulness ends can make it a valuable tool for your business and teams. eShow was one of the seven events that Tech Show Madrid brought together on November […]

Gap restocks Hailey Bieber's The Hailey Jean following sold-out launch Credits: Gap What do DKNY, Skylrk, Rhode, Saint Laurent, Mango, Skims, Gap and Adanola have in common? In 2026, they all worked with Hailey Bieber.

Credits: Yours Clothing UK plus-size womenswear retailer Yours Clothing has launched 'Make Autumn Yours', a social media campaign for its autumn/winter collection featuring eight micro and nano content creators from its own community. The campaign follows each creator through a day that mattered to them, from a weekend away with friends and a first pottery class to a girls' night out and a solo coffee date. The women were asked two questions: what they were doing that day and how their outfit […]

Still from ‘The Party and the Guests’, 2026, Alex Schady, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Credits: Fashion in Film Festival. Fashion in Film Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a series of screenings and events across London, bringing rarely seen films exploring fashion, identity and subcultures to audiences. Titled ‘The Party and the Guests’, the programme runs from November 28 to December 6, 2026, with screenings at venues including the Barbican […]

Image from the Textile Futures 2040 report Credits: H&M Foundation With the support of the international organisation Forum for the Future, the H&M Foundation unveiled a foresight study on November 11 describing four possible configurations for the textile industry in 2040. Featuring a business-to-business focus, this document aims to offer textile sector executives “a practical tool to test their strategies against different possible futures”, thereby helping them “make […]

Club L London's rental collection at Hurr's Selfridges space. Credits: Hurr. UK fashion rental platform Hurr has reached profitability for the first time, according to chief executive officer Lauren Roberts, who announced the milestone in a LinkedIn post.

Credits: Balenciaga French luxury house Balenciaga, part of the Kering group, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its 'Le City' bag with a new campaign and a limited-edition collaboration with British artist Damien Hirst. The bag was launched in 2001 and, according to Balenciaga, has since become a symbol of radical style. The house links that status to Hirst's work, which has long explored the idea of the cultural icon. Credits: Balenciaga Hirst's motifs on 'Le City' For the […]

Ebay's Autumn/Winter Watchlist 2026. Credits: Ebay. Fashion's whirlwind of creative director appointments are said to be driving renewed interest in archival designer pieces, according to Ebay's Autumn/Winter 2026 Trend Report, tracking shopping and resale activity across its marketplace. The report, which was informed by data from 136 million active buyers and approximately 2.7 billion live listings, found that searches for Matthieu Blazy rose 291 percent year-on-year, while interest in […]

Credits: Justin Boxford, Business Wire US fashion group Capri Holdings has appointed Justin Boxford as its next chief executive officer, marking a leadership change amid continued efforts to revive its remaining brands, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, following the sale of Versace. Boxford will take up the role on January 4, 2027, succeeding John D. Idol, who is retiring as chairman and chief executive after more than two decades at the company. Robin Freestone, currently Capri’s lead director, […]

Golden Goose Istanbul Credits: Golden Goose Italian luxury brand Golden Goose reported a 16 percent increase in net revenues at constant exchange rates for the first nine months of 2026, reaching 583.3 million euros (649.5 million dollars). Performance was driven by direct-to-consumer (DTC) expansion, where revenue rose 21 percent year-over-year (YoY) to 479.9 million euros. The DTC channel accounted for 82 percent of total group revenues, up from 79 percent in the prior-year period.

Poundland store. Credits: Pepco Small businesses supplying Poundland are being urged to protect their cash flow as the discount retailer faces the prospect of administration, despite its owner Gordon Brothers reportedly releasing around 10 million pounds to help pay suppliers.

Klättermusen store in London – Image for illustration purposes Credits: Klättermusen Swedish outdoor brand Klättermusen is set to open its first Danish store in Copenhagen next year.

Credits: Lacoste Performance outerwear label FRAHM has partnered with ethical apparel manufacturer Fashion-Enter to document the domestic production of its first UK-made trench coat. Filmed on location at Fashion-Enter’s London production facility, the behind-the-scenes feature traces the founder's journey to the factory floor to spotlight local garment construction, technical pattern assembly, and artisanal craftsmanship in real time. The feature emphasizes a slow-fashion manufacturing […]

UGG x Aimé Leon Dore. Credits: Aimé Leon Dore Californian footwear brand Ugg, part of US group Deckers Brands, has teamed up with New York-based fashion and lifestyle label Aimé Leon Dore for the first time. The collaboration centres on one new style, the 'Ugg ALD Slipper'. The slipper is made from full-grain leather and has a moccasin-inspired silhouette. It carries debossed Ugg branding next to Aimé Leon Dore's Queens Crest and is designed to be worn both at home and out in the city. It […]

ACC Alex Goss, NPCC lead for retail crime. Credits: NPCC. Police forces across England and Wales are set to participate in a new pilot scheme targeting repeat retail crime offenders, following an announcement by the Home Secretary during Safer Business Action Week.

Credits: Pepe Jeans Pepe Jeans has presented its holiday 2026 campaign together with its spring/summer pre-collection. The London-born denim brand, part of Spanish fashion group AWWG, has built the seasonal line-up for women and men around evening-focused looks that sit alongside its core denim range. The campaign was photographed in London by Charlie Gates under the creative direction of Twin Studio, and features models Julius Bussemaker, Katie Crane, Evans Nikopoulos and Lilli. For women, […]

Credits: courtesy of De Beers Jewellers Botswana is set to double its ownership of diamond company De Beers from 15 percent to 30 percent, positioning itself as the group's largest single shareholder under a proposed acquisition of Anglo American's stake. The proposed ownership structure would give Botswana a greater role in the company responsible for marketing the country's diamond production.

Credits: Global Fashion Summit Non-profit organization Global Fashion Agenda and venture capital firm PDS Ventures have officially opened applications for the Trailblazer Programme 2027, according to an article published on Global Fashion Agenda's official website.

Spyder campaign image Credits: Authentic Brands Group Outdoor sportswear brand Spyder has opened its first standalone retail store, establishing a dedicated physical retail presence at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Oner Active's New York store. Credits: Oner Active. British activewear brand Oner Active has opened its first permanent retail store with the launch of a 4,700-square-foot flagship at 0 Bond Street in Manhattan’s NoHo district.

Gabriel Moses to receive Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2026. Credits: BFC. British-Nigerian photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses will receive the Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2026, recognising his influence across fashion, music and contemporary visual culture. The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the honour ahead of the ceremony, which will take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on November 30. Moses joins a line-up of recipients that also includes Canadian […]

Credits: STICHD English football club Manchester City has opened a new flagship City Store at Medlock Square on its Etihad Campus in Manchester. The store was developed with German sportswear company Puma, the club's long-term strategic partner, and its retail partner Stichd, the Dutch licensing specialist that is part of the Puma Group. With three floors and more than 21,000 square feet of retail space, the store is the largest the club has opened to date. It opened to the public on November […]

Levi Strauss & Co. headquarters Credits: Levi Strauss & Co. Denim company Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has appointed Jeannie Renné-Malone as vice president and chief sustainability officer, effective December 1.

Liz Rodbell, group president, Perry Ellis International Credits: Perry Ellis International US fashion company Perry Ellis International (PEI) has appointed retail industry veteran Liz Rodbell as group president.

Safilo headquarters Credits: Safilo Group Net sales reached 227.5 million euros, up +1.6 percent at constant exchange rates for Safilo Group S.p.A. (Safilo) in the third quarter. Net sales for the first nine months stood at 739.4 million euros (824 million dollars), down -0.9 percent at constant exchange rates. According to a company statement, a recovery in North America offset greater weakness in Europe. Carrera, Smith, Kate Spade, David Beckham and Boss remained the main drivers of brand […]

In Pictures Bianca Spender Off Season 2027, Resort Women Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight See-through shine hits the catwalk: from liquid organza and tulle to high-shine satin and wet-look materials, transparency gets a glossy update. Besides heavy metallics on the catwalk at houses like Saint Laurent and Dior, a more subtle see-through shine is emerging. Glossy organza fabrics are semi-transparent, creating a translucent glow. Bianca Spender in particular embraces the trend in her […]

E.l.f. Beauty and Rivet partner for "Zero Limits" youth initiative Credits: E.l.f. Beauty via Business Wire Cosmetics company E.l.f. Beauty has partnered with US nonprofit organisation Rivet to support 100 emerging changemakers across the UK and India. Through the collaborative ‘Zero Limits’ initiative, the cosmetics brand has committed a 100,000 dollars contribution to provide grants, mentorship and practical resources. The programme aims to assist young innovators in developing solutions […]

SS27 Trend: Chinamaxxing Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In Pictures At the beginning of the year, 'You've met me at a very Chinese time in my life.' was a popular catchphrase as consumers videoed themselves wearing house slippers indoors, embracing traditional Chinese skincare routines, swapping out iced drinks for warm water with goji berries or red dates, and trying Qigong or Tai Chi. On TikTok, adopting these sorts of cultural Chinese habits is known as ‘Chinamaxxing’ and […]

Fossil flagship in Paris Credits: Fossil US accessories and watch company Fossil Group, Inc. (Fossil) reported net sales of 271.20 million dollars for the fiscal third quarter ended October 3, 2026. Net sales rose 0.4 percent on a reported basis and 2 percent in constant currency, compared to 270.20 million dollars in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Store rationalisation initiatives unfavourably impacted revenue by approximately 190 basis points during the period.

OTB headquarters Credits: OTB Fossil Group has signed a five-year renewal of its global licensing agreement with Diesel for the international design, production and distribution of the brand's watch and jewellery lines. Under the renewed agreement, Fossil Group will continue to globally develop, manufacture, market and distribute Diesel watches and jewellery until 2032. "Diesel has been part of the Fossil Group portfolio for over two decades and represents a key asset in our licensing […]

Matteo Tamburini at the end of the Tod's spring/summer 2027 show Credits: Launchmetrics/spotlight Matteo Tamburini is stepping down as creative director of Tod's. The designer had held the position at the Italian brand, which is based in the Marche region, since 2023. He made his runway debut with the autumn/winter 2024 womenswear collection during Milan Fashion Week. Tamburini had succeeded Walter Chiapponi in the role. The announcement comes as the company decides to embark on a path that […]

Image from the 'How Trade Enforcement Strengthens American Manufacturing' report. Credits: AAM Following US midterm elections that established new congressional leadership, the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) is urging incoming lawmakers to maintain tariffs on critical industries and modernize trade enforcement, arguing that existing remedies are too slow and costly to protect domestic producers.

In Pictures SS27 skirts trend Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Skirts are gaining ground in retailers’ SS27 assortments, with new data from wholesale platform Joor showing purchases rose 16 percent compared with SS26 and 33 percent against SS25. Based on orders placed between April and October 2026, the analysis offers a commercial backdrop to the statement skirts seen on this season’s runways. The category’s two-year growth outpaced dresses, which recorded a 14 percent increase […]

Texhibition Istanbul Credits: Texhibition Istanbul Birmingham City University has introduced targeted financial support for undergraduate students enrolled across design and public service disciplines for the 2026/27 academic year, according to a press release shared by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. Funded through the George Fentham Opportunity Fund, eligible undergraduates will receive one-off bursaries of £500 designed to offset indirect study costs and lower socio-economic […]

Diana Murek, Education Director at Istituto Marangonio Milan. Credits: FAD Connection The pedagogical integration of artificial intelligence across university-level fashion design programmes requires structured institutional frameworks to support creative exploration while mitigating technical design deficits, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Fashion and Textiles and reported by Bioengineer.org.

Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has partnered with US investment fund manager Social Investment Managers & Advisors (SIMA) to launch the first blended finance fund to finance the transformation of the fashion industry's supply chain. They plan to endow this investment vehicle with capital of up to 400 million […]

Kendra Scott names Kerry Feldmann chief merchandising officer Credits: Kendra Scott Kendra Scott has appointed Kerry Feldmann as chief merchandising officer, effective November 16. Feldmann will oversee merchandising, planning and allocation, and will report to chief executive officer Chris Blakeslee as part of the executive leadership team. The appointment comes as the Texas-based company prepares for its 25th anniversary in 2027. Kendra Scott said it is placing greater focus on design, […]

Pitti goes wild is the theme of Pitti Uomo Credits: Pitti Immagine “I would no longer speak of a crisis, rather a challenge. In recent years, we have become very accustomed to being tested as entrepreneurs and having to quickly adapt our strategies. Every market must certainly be approached differently, because the consumer is different. All of this, however, without ever losing the brand's DNA, which is fundamental to being successful.” This is the recipe for remaining competitive from […]

Credits: Image: Watches of Switzerland The Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) has tightened its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance following a 15 percent rise in constant-currency group revenue to 974 million pounds sterling for the first half ended November 1, 2026. The Leicester-headquartered luxury specialist reported substantial operating leverage across its key territories, with adjusted EBIT rising approximately 28 percent to between 87 million and 89 million pounds, compared to 66 million […]

Iris Van Herpen Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Dutch couturière Iris van Herpen presented her Fall/Winter Haute Couture collection, titled "Sonic Starquakes," during Haute Couture Week in Paris. The runway showcase translates stellar seismology and vibrational physics into sculptural garments, offering fashion students and design professionals an analysis of how scientific concepts can be translated into structural patternmaking and avant-garde silhouettes. The presentation highlights […]

Marks & Spencer Pantheon store on Oxford Street. Credits: Marks & Spencer. UK retailer Marks & Spencer Group (M&S) has outlined its medium-term growth targets during its Capital Markets Day on November 10, 2026. The London based company plans to achieve mid-to-high single-digit sales growth across the group, with profit expansion outpacing revenue. The ambitions form the next phase of its ‘Reinvesting for Growth’ transformation agenda.

Source Fashion July 2026 Catwalk Credits: Source Fashion UK sourcing trade show Source Fashion will host manufacturers from more than 20 countries at its next edition, which takes place at Excel London from January 19 to 21, 2027. The organiser is placing particular emphasis on growing its presence from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. The show said the expansion responds to brands and retailers reassessing their supply chains and looking for new production partners, as they weigh cost, […]

Illustrative image of a container terminal. Credits: Pexels. US retail imports are expected to taper off following an extended peak season, but congestion and unresolved labour negotiations continue to pose challenges for supply chains, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates published on Monday.

The On store in Portland Image: On Holding AG Swiss sportswear company On Holding AG (On) has set another revenue record and significantly increased its profit in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year. Following the latest results, management confirmed its existing full-year guidance on Tuesday.

Payments Credits: Pexels, Jack Sparrow Global targets have helped drive improvements in international payments. But a new report published by The Payments Association (UK& EU) on Tuesday questions whether the measures capture what matters to businesses: the total cost, when funds reach the recipient and how safely they get there.

In September, Ghana’s President John Mahama launched a three-month cleanup to remove about one million tonnes of waste from Accra’s Agbogbloshie dumpsite, built up over decades beside a slum of some 80,000 residents. Credits: NIPAH DENNIS / AFP Accra - Acrid smoke hangs over the sprawling Agbogbloshie landfill, a district in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. Excavators cut through mountains of slowly smouldering waste, while thin black plumes rise from burning plastic and rubber. Thousands of […]

Durham high street, UK. Credits: Unsplash UK clothing and footwear sales increased in October as cooler temperatures encouraged seasonal purchases, despite wider non-food retail spending remaining subdued, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

Hugo Boss chief sales officer and deputy CEO Oliver Timm steps down Credits: Hugo Boss German fashion group Hugo Boss has announced that chief sales officer and deputy chief executive officer Oliver Timm is leaving the business. Timm has resigned from the managing board at his own request, with the departure taking effect on November 30.

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Arvind opens garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi Credits: Arvind Limited US fashion technology company unspun and Indian textile and retail conglomerate Arvind Limited (Arvind) have formed a strategic agreement to integrate yarn-to-garment 3D weaving into commercial apparel production.

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Credits: Benyamin Apoo Dutch luxury footwear brand Benyamin Apoo has shared a first look at the development of its new bridal and evening footwear collection, 'The First Step', which it will present at Paris Fashion Week in March 2027. The Hague-based brand will unveil the collection on March 5, 2027 at Hôtel Le Marois as part of a showcase organised by Flying Solo, the platform for independent designers. The presentation is aimed at international buyers, retailers, stylists and fashion […]

Ferrari Style opens first New York flagship in SoHo Credits: Ferrari In Pictures Ferrari Style has announced the opening of its first New York flagship, at the corner of Mercer Street and Prince Street in SoHo. Conceived under the creative direction of Rocco Iannone, the two-floor store is rooted in the idea of the Ferrari Officina: the workshop where artistic instinct, scientific rigour, craftsmanship and mechanical precision come together. Berlin-based architecture studio Gonzalez Haase AAS […]

Maja Schildt and Sofie Dolva. Credits: CIFF. Sofie Dolva is stepping down as director of Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF), bringing an end to a four-and-a-half-year period during which the Danish trade event expanded its international reach and developed a presence beyond its twice-yearly exhibitions. Maja Schildt, formerly global commercial director at Danish lifestyle brand Liewood, will take over the position on December 1, 2026. Dolva will remain at CIFF through its February […]

Paul Austin Credits: SCAD The Savannah College of Art and Design has appointed fragrance industry strategist and creative director Paul Austin as its executive in residence for the 2026–2027 academic year, according to a press release shared by the university. Austin, the founder of New York-based Austin Advisory Group and co-creator of LilaNur Parfums, previously mentored at the SCAD Perfume Atelier during the 2025–2026 academic calendar. In this expanded capacity, he will advise […]

Manchester Made & Regions. Credits: Source Fashion / Fashion-Enter. The future of UK fashion manufacturing took centre stage at Manchester Made & Regions last week, as industry representatives, manufacturers, retailers and emerging brands gathered to discuss how domestic production could become a more commercially viable option for the industry. Held at Manchester Hall on November 4, the event was organised by Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter Ltd and the Apparel & Textile […]

Quince launches its first 360-degree campaign, David Schwimmer fronts holiday film Credits: Quince Quince has launched "The Red Sweater," its first-ever hero film and the centrepiece of its largest integrated brand campaign to date, starring actor David Schwimmer. The 60-second film follows Schwimmer, playing himself, on a chase through New York City. Everyone he meets is wearing the sweater he is looking for: a Quince cashmere sweater in a new shade, Coulis Red. The campaign marks […]

André 3000 for Moncler Re/Icons 2026 campaign. Credits: Moncler In Pictures Moncler has unveiled a new campaign starring André 3000 and shot by photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses. The campaign is soundtracked by André 3000’s first new original music since his "7 Piano Sketches" EP, released in 2025. André 3000 for Moncler Re/Icons 2026 campaign. Credits: Moncler The film and imagery use the mountains as a metaphor for pursuing extraordinary dreams. The campaign expands on […]

Credits: Laura Chouette. Unsplash Retailers are investing in AI to make ecommerce delivery faster, cheaper and more efficient, but the real opportunity lies in knowing what to promise customers in the first place, argues Gavin Murphy, CMO, Scurri. With Peak in full flow, we can see that AI has for many moved from experimentation into operations in a whole bunch of different areas; how can AI automate carrier allocation, predict failed deliveries, manage integrations, monitor performance and […]

Credits: © JJ Hats Inc. Since 1911, JJ Hat Center has been an integral part of New York City's hat culture. As New York's oldest hat store, this historic institution combines its rich heritage with a passion for fashion, craftsmanship, and exceptional headwear. Today, its story continues far beyond Manhattan, with a growing international online presence and its first European boutique in Paris. A hat is much more than an accessory. It can transform a look, give character to a silhouette, and […]

Poster for the film Les Couleurs de la Nuit, Dior. Credits: Dior In early November, Dior, the flagship brand of the LVMH group, unveiled an animated short film to accompany the crucial festive trading period. However, over the past few days, a controversy has been growing on social media and in the press. While the brand highlights the “traditional” production of the animation, internet users are accusing the fashion house of using artificial intelligence (AI). The film, titled Les […]

Tim Burton and a piece from the Loewe capsule inspired by the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Credits: Loewe. Madrid – Historic Spanish fashion house Loewe is shifting into festive mode, unveiling its seasonal capsule for the strategic 2026 Christmas campaign. For the upcoming holiday period, the brand has completely revamped its usual gifting selection. Working alongside acclaimed US film director, producer and screenwriter Tim Burton, Loewe has designed and launched a capsule […]

Credits: Isabel Marant French fashion house Isabel Marant has released 'High Winter', a curated selection of pieces from its fall/winter 2026 collection. The edit focuses on winter essentials, including shearling jackets and wool coats, the wedge sneakers the brand is known for, leather boots, hobo bags and seasonal accessories. Credits: Isabel Marant According to the Paris-based label, the selection is intended to make up a winter wardrobe that balances comfort and character with its […]

Credits: Olymp German shirt and menswear brand Olymp has introduced the Olymp Cover Shirt, a new take on the classic business shirt. The shirt is made from a specially developed opaque fabric that reduces the visibility of skin, underwear and tattoos, giving the wearer a smart and confident appearance throughout the working day. Olymp Bezner KG, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen near Stuttgart, is the market leader for shirts in Germany and is represented in more than 40 countries. With the Cover […]

The new brand is called M-M For Mondays and More Credits: M-M For Mondays and More Max Mara Fashion Group has announced the launch of M-M For Mondays and More, a new clothing line centred around functional everyday wear. The commercial project is structured around a continuous offering based on jersey and knitwear across six product categories: sweatshirts; tops and T-shirts; shirts; trousers; dresses; and knitwear. The product positioning focuses on low-maintenance, easy-to-wear garments […]

Emma Aicher. Credits: Bogner German sportswear brand Bogner is expanding its partnership with alpine ski racer Emma Aicher. The Olympic silver medallist, who has been outfitted by Bogner for the past six years through its partnership with the German Ski Association (DSV), is taking on the role of brand ambassador, the company announced on November 9. With the new role, the collaboration extends beyond race equipment. According to Bogner, Aicher is to embody the brand's ties to elite alpine […]

Subdued store Flatiron New York Credits: Subdued Osit Impresa SpA, the parent company of Subdued, is consolidating its internationalisation strategy by focusing on expansion across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and the US. The business plan includes a combination of direct retail openings, partnership agreements and enhanced digital channels to support the profitability of its non-European operations.

Nike x Skims campaign Credits: Skims Skims’ advent calendar promised 12 days of surprises. A viral TikTok unboxing instead triggered questions about whether its assortment of hair accessories, keychains and other small items justified the 148 dollars price. The backlash started after creator Kayla Ryan shared a TikTok video opening the calendar, which has now attracted more than 18.9 million views and over 1.7 million likes. As she revealed its contents, including hair ties, clips and […]

Credits: Manchester Made British apparel manufacturers, retail executives, and industry leaders gathered at Manchester Hall for the Manchester Made & Regions summit to outline practical interventions aimed at reindustrialising domestic garment production, according to a press release shared by Source Fashion. Organised jointly by Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter Ltd, and the Apparel & Textile Manufacturers Federation, the event addressed structural pressures undermining onshore […]

Marimekko x Veja. Credits: Marimekko Finnish design house Marimekko and French footwear brand Veja are launching a limited-edition capsule collection on November 12, 2026. The partnership combines Marimekko’s expertise in textile printing with two of Veja’s iconic trainer styles. For this collaboration, the two brands selected two styles from the footwear label: the Salar for adults and the Small Canary for children. Both feature Popkorni, a floral print from Marimekko’s recent archives […]

CIFF director Sofie Dolva with returning designer Mads Nørgaard. Credits: CIFF. Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) has unveiled further details of its AW27 edition, highlighting an expanded brand line-up, new retail concepts and collaborations ahead of its return during Copenhagen Fashion Week from February 2 to 4, 2027. Returning exhibitors will include S.N.S. Herning, Rains, Halo, 66°North, Palmes, Stella Nova, OpéraSport and A Part of the Art, while Won Hundred will have an […]

Spinnova partners with Outlast to develop high-performance temperature-regulating fibres Credits: Spinnova Finnish materials technology company Spinnova has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Germany-based Outlast Technologies (Outlast). The agreement aims to explore the development of high-performance textile materials combining Spinnova fibre with Outlast’s temperature regulation and insulation technologies.

Paul Smith receives Freedom of the City of London. Credits: Paul Smith. British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith has received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his contribution to British fashion and design. The designer attended a ceremony at Guildhall, having been nominated by former Lord Mayor Sir William Russell and the City of London Corporation’s lead member for SME growth, Shravan Joshi. Founded in a small store in Nottingham, the Paul Smith brand has grown into an […]

Euratex and Global Fashion Agenda form strategic alliance to drive sustainable policy Credits: Euratex Belgium-based trade organisation the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and Denmark-based non-profit forum Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) have formed a strategic alliance to align their European and international policy initiatives. The partnership connects European manufacturing representation with global industry convening power, aiming to bolster competitiveness while […]

The Children's Place store at Valdosta Mall, USA Credits: The Children's Place via Facebook US pure-play kidswear retailer The Children’s Place (TCP) has voluntarily filed petitions for chapter 11 relief in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

Simone Rocha at the finale of her SS23 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In an in-depth conversation for Fashion Neurosis, Irish designer Simone Rocha reflects on building and sustaining a commercially resilient independent fashion label amid ongoing market contractions. Rocha examines how emotional resonance, deliberate subversion of traditional silhouettes, and an uncompromising creative identity have allowed her brand to scale globally while preserving a distinct design language. […]

Zara Home store at the Dundrum Town Centre shopping centre in Dublin, Ireland. Credits: Zara Home. Madrid – Completing a series of store openings throughout the year, and highlighting a particularly successful period for the brand, Zara Home, the homeware and decor brand of the Inditex group, has finally launched in Ireland. The brand adds this new market to its operations 23 years after its founding, with the opening of its first store in Dublin.

Havaianas store Credits: Havaianas Brazilian footwear manufacturing group Alpargatas posted an 11.1 percent increase in consolidated net sales to 1.24 billion Brazilian reals (0.22 million dollars) for the third quarter of 2026, supported by volume expansion across its domestic and international footprints.

Lululemon store Credits: Lululemon Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica (Lululemon) has appointed Ben Hallam as chief brand officer, effective November 9, 2026. Hallam joins the senior leadership team and will report to chief executive officer Heidi O’Neill. He previously served as senior vice president of marketing at Canadian hospitality firm Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

In Pictures Lanvin spring/summer 2027, Celine SS27 and Bottega Veneta SS27 - ready-to-wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Burgundy has been widely embraced across both interiors and fashion. Meanwhile, classic bright red has made its ascent as a key trend colour. The catwalk message is clear: red is here to stay. This is evident in the latest collections from Prada, Lanvin and Louis Vuitton. Furthermore, red pairs exceptionally well with other vibrant hues, a combination that trend […]

The Future of Retail: Where Consumer Insight Meets Intelligent Commerce Credits: ISPO 2026 Drew Cox Photography Will sports shoppers trust an AI agent or a human with their next purchase? Executives from Amazon, Intersport and New Balance took on the question at the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday. The panel, “The Future of Retail: Where Consumer Insight Meets Intelligent Commerce”, brought together Avi Samtani, managing director and Europe GM at Amazon Sports; Tom Foley, CEO of […]

Interview Playtime trade show. Credits: Playtime Launched in Paris with 45 brands and a then-unprecedented concept blending fashion, home decor, design and childcare, Playtime quickly expanded to Tokyo and then New York. Today, its directors have made a clear choice: to stop expanding its floor space. Instead, they are focusing on curation, personalized relationships with brands and buyers, and digital innovation through a comprehensive business-to-business (B2B) platform. Facing buyers […]

Ispo kicks off in Amsterdam Credits: Albaris Media After more than 55 years in Munich, the first edition of the Ispo sports trade fair took place in Amsterdam this week. While international sporting goods companies from Northern Europe, the UK and the US were receptive to the new location, German businesses in particular seemed to hold back and wait out the inaugural edition. Parts of the German industry may have sat out this year or only explored the trade show as visitors, says Tracy […]

Napapijri Where Next event Jamie Campbell Bower and Alessandro Cattelan Credits: Max Montingelli Italian outerwear brand Napapijri, part of VF Corporation, has given a first look at its autumn/winter 2027 collection at an event at Teatro Alcione in Milan. The collection, named 'The Anniversary Project', marks the brand's 40th anniversary next year. According to Napapijri, the collection looks back at four decades of exploration through three themes that have shaped the brand: geography and […]

Gentle Monster reveals first look at intelligent eyewear film with Joaquin Phoenix Credits: Gentle Monster Gentle Monster has released a teaser for the campaign film for its first intelligent eyewear collection. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and is directed by Jonathan Glazer. The short film follows a salesman staying in an unfamiliar hotel, where he meets a series of strange characters and increasingly surreal situations. As the line between dream and reality blurs, he finds himself at the […]

Under Amour Under Armour exceeded its operating income outlook in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, even as revenue fell 7 percent to 1.2 billion dollars, the company said in its results release on Friday.

Credits: FashionUnited From January to March, the collections for autumn/winter 2027 are presented, while fabric trade shows are already looking ahead to spring/summer 2028. The schedule is once again packed with travelling, viewing, networking and writing orders. FashionUnited has compiled the most important fashion trade shows of the coming months. The list spans from Amsterdam to Florence, Paris, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and London, as well as New York and Las Vegas. SHIFT, […]

Credits: © DUS Airport / Film Dudes What factors contribute to a retail location’s success? For the longest time, the answer was: location, footfall and visibility. Today, another question is becoming more important: at what moment do customers encounter a brand? Especially at the airport, this moment makes all the difference. Travellers have time on their hands, are in a particular frame of mind and are open to new experiences. This creates a significantly different environment than […]

Superdry & Co x Bench Credits: Superdry & Co British fashion retailer Superdry & Co has agreed a major refinancing package totalling 70 million pounds (93.8 million dollars) to support its next phase of retail expansion and international growth. The arrangement includes a 60 million pounds committed asset-based lending facility alongside a 10 million pounds trade finance facility.

The answer to many a problem - worker helplines. AI-generated image for illustration purposes. Credits: FashionUnited Due diligence in the garment industry has evolved from voluntary social audits into an enforceable, cross-jurisdictional legal imperative driven by frameworks such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and strict forced labour import bans.

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion held broadly flat over the half-term week, as its store channel moved back ahead of online for the first time in a month — a reversal set against one of the most demanding prior-year comparisons of the autumn. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales slipped just -0.36%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, against a strong +8.27% base a year earlier.

Credits: Superdry British fashion brand and retailer Superdry & Co has refinanced its debt, agreeing a committed asset-based lending facility of 60 million pounds with Barclays and Bank of America. Barclays acts as lead lender on the facility, which runs until October 2029. Alongside it, Barclays is providing a trade finance facility of ten million pounds, guaranteed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government's export credit agency. This brings the total new funding package to 70 […]

Credits: Hoka x Marni Running shoe brand Hoka, part of US company Deckers Brands, and Italian fashion house Marni are releasing their second joint shoe, the 'Clifton Marni'. The model is a new interpretation of Hoka's 'Clifton 11' running shoe and will launch on November 12 via Marni's e-commerce platform and brick and mortar stores worldwide. This will be followed on November 13 by the launch via Hoka and selected international retailers. The collaboration builds on the brands' first joint […]

Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held in Arteixo on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – Neither Inditex shares nor the company itself had ever been worth more on the market until the trading session on Thursday, November 5, 2026. While the market awaits the future trajectory of the Spanish fashion multinational and its stock, the day has already become a historic milestone for the Zara owner. This follows its shares breaking through […]