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Interview Local farmer William Dawson modelling Glencroft's Thwaite jumper in the dale of Clapdale. Credits: Glencroft / Juliet Klottrup. In a fashion landscape defined by increasingly complex supply chains and globalised tensions, the UK’s ‘farm to fashion’ movement has emerged as a stabilising presence. Such setups are not exactly new in the way of localisation, yet the format is being revived and modernised alongside a cross-industry call for a return to “Britishness”. Many […]

Matthew Williamson x Free People Credits: Free People British designer Matthew Williamson has partnered with Free People to design an exclusive 15-piece capsule collection for summer 2026. The move marks his return to fashion design, with his first collection launch in seven years. The partnership felt like a natural fit for the two, as the designer’s work resonates with Free People’s philosophy of creativity, freedom, and a celebration of individuality. Williamson, who is known for his […]

The Monos x Reformation capsule collection Credits: Monos Canadian lifestyle and travel brand Monos has partnered with Reformation to launch a limited-edition capsule collection of travel accessories. The Monos x Reformation collection includes three different travel essentials made from deadstock materials, a practice that LA-based Reformation is known for. The new collection aims to reflect both brands' shared belief that products should be produced intentionally and designed to last. […]

Robotic arm developed by Theker. Credits: Theker. Madrid – Spanish robotics start-up Theker Robotics has confirmed the closing of its latest funding round of 85 million dollars. The emerging company specialises in the design, production and marketing of robots for industrial process automation. The funds were contributed by a diverse group of investors, both old and new. These include the Inditex group and one of the Arnault family's investment firms, who are key shareholders in the luxury […]

Credits: Marie Staggat Jewelry is no only accessory; it is a wearable rebellion, an extension of the silhouette, and an intimate dialogue between metal and the physical form. With the launch of her two lines, "Sculptural" and "Ready-To-Wear," Berlin-based designer Juliane Juern radically breaks away from classic conventions to create wearable works of art that inhabit the tense space between sculptural rawness and tender intimacy. Her wearable art is a visual homage to the fine dichotomy of […]

Sending a parcel with DHL Credits: DHL New research from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel provides more insight into serial returners and the impact of frequent parcel returns. The study reveals that while only 15 percent of consumers return products excessively, they are responsible for almost 60 percent of the CO2 emissions linked to returns. For the study, the shopping behaviour of almost 10,000 European consumers was examined. These shoppers came from Belgium; the Netherlands; France; […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The pattern inverted from recent weeks, with UK store fashion sales growing +6.60% in the latest week against a near-flat +0.19% base last year — a clean underlying gain rather than a base-effect rebound, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. Total fashion like-for-like (LFL) sales held in growth at +1.85%, against a positive +0.74% base. The recovery in physical stores came as the online channel paused. Non-store fashion sales fell -3.53%, ending […]

Bora Adore at Ibiza Fashion Week. Credits: David Reinoso for Ibiza Fashion Week. The Ibiza Swim Week swimwear event celebrated its third edition from June 8 to 10 on the White Isle, bringing together 13 brands from various countries. The event was supported by the Eivissa City Council and featured a strategic collaboration with Miami Swim Week The Shows. Spearheaded by Colombian entrepreneur and designer Nía Vásquez, the project aims to establish Ibiza as a leading European hub for swimwear. […]

World Collective logo. Credits: World Collective / Barbara Tamilin. Interview “Our goal is to create an ecosystem, not simply a fabric marketplace,” Jeanine Ballone, co-founder and CEO of World Collective explains when asked what her mission is. Ballone launched the digital sourcing platform in 2022 after years of working across what she described as a fragmented and relatively outdated global supply chain. To address these issues, Ballone sought to create a centralised, democratised and […]

Credits: Source Fashion Neuthread has been named as Source Fashion's Charity and Design Partner in a new 12-month collaboration designed to champion circular fashion, inclusion and industry innovation. Created by autism and neurodiversity charity Daisy Chain, Neuthread has gained industry recognition for transforming textile waste into high-quality fashion collections and became the first charity-led fashion brand to present a scheduled runway show at London Fashion Week in 2024. Through the […]

Riva del Garda exhibition centre, where the 105th edition of Expo Riva Schuh will be held from June 13 to 16, 2026. Credits: Expo Riva Schuh. Madrid – From this Saturday, June 13, to the upcoming Tuesday, June 16, the Italian town of Riva del Garda is hosting the 105th edition of the international trade show, Expo Riva Schuh. This leading footwear trade fair will once again be held alongside the 16th edition of Garda Bags, the specialised event for the handbag industry. Spanish participation […]

Nigel Cabourn (centre). Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Nigel Cabourn, the legendary British designer known for his transformative menswear, has passed away at the age of 77 after battling cancer. The news was confirmed via the late designer's official Instagram, where a statement read: “It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Nigel Cabourn. He lived a remarkable life, inspired many, will be greatly missed and his legacy will continue.” Born in 1949, Cabourn […]

MR MARVIS decks out Ken with a new wardrobe for his next journey. Credits: MR MARVIS Dutch menswear brand MR MARVIS announces a new partnership with Mattel, Inc., a leading global play and family entertainment company, in honour of the 65th anniversary of its iconic Ken™. This exclusive capsule introduces a versatile and effortless wardrobe designed for life outside the box. Ken has been everywhere and done everything – from astronaut to lifeguard, from pilot to dog trainer. His next […]

Street style photo in Paris, during SS26 fashion week. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight This autumn, from September 26, 2026, to February 14, 2027, Palais Galliera presents the exhibition "A wardrobe of one's own. Dissident femininities in the 19th century". This event highlights a major historical phenomenon: the appropriation of masculine dress codes by women in the 19th century. An exploration of clothing and photographic archives Conceived as a response to the often normative approaches […]

Closed store sign - image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. British clothing brand Original Blues is joining the slew of retailers shutting up shop after appointing liquidators to oversee its winding down process. According to a filing with The Gazette, Umang Patel of Neum Insolvency was named the company’s liquidator. The official voluntary process will involve the sale of assets to pay creditors before the company is permanently dissolved and removed from the Companies House […]

Credits: Oliver Peoples Oliver Peoples and Roger Federer continue their celebrated collaboration with the release of the Summer 2026 campaign and collection. The fifth chapter in their multi-year partnership under the Roger Federer (“RF”) and Oliver Peoples brands is introduced in the eternal city of Rome. Shot between the historic Foro Italico and a classical Roman villa by acclaimed photographer Lachlan Bailey, the campaign stages Federer vs. Federer, an epic duel between the athlete and […]

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group US investment firm Elliott Advisors is believed to have emerged as a potential bidder for The Very Group as it reportedly mulls a deal that could value the UK retailer at two billion pounds. This is according to Sky News, which had also reported in May that Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com was another interested party, eyeing the group as part of UK expansion plans. The Very Group and Carlyle declined the media outlet’s request to […]

Victoria's Secret store in Argentina Credits: Alto Palermo. The US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co) has announced the preliminary voting results from its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, confirming that investors voted to re-elect all nine of the company's director nominees to the board of directors. The list of re-elected board members includes independent chair Donna James. The preliminary results indicate that James received the approval of over 99 percent of […]

Laura Roso Vidrequin, in a total look from Zara for 'The Fold-er'. Credits: Zara. Madrid – Zara has launched a new initiative. As part of its strategy to continuously offer “the best possible experience for our customers,” in the words of Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, the Spanish fashion multinational's flagship chain has just launched “The Fold-er”. This is a new section on its online platforms, designed as a digital magazine with curated content from […]

Illustrative image. Credits: Sora Shimazaki / Pexels Paris - A leather handbag reconstructed from “Tyrannosaurus rex” cells failed to sell at auction in Paris on Thursday. The proposed price was significantly lower than its estimate, according to Drouot, the auction house where the sale took place. With a starting price of 100,000 euros from the auction house Giquello, this “unique piece” did not exceed 150,000 euros during the sale, despite being valued at 300,000 euros. Unveiled in […]

Shopping at Sinsay Credits: LLP Polish fashion retailer LPP Group has reported a 10.5 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, reaching 5.5 billion Polish zloty (1.50 billion dollars). The growth was primarily driven by the ongoing expansion of the brick and mortar retail chain, particularly the Sinsay brand, alongside an increase in total commercial floorspace. However, the rate of sales growth fell below initial company expectations due to unseasonably […]

REPORT Work by Jaden Li at the KMSKA museum Credits: Anna Roos van Wijngaarden Apart from the gong, it is completely silent in the dome of the Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp. A humming sound fills the space. A high-pitched female voice begins, accompanied by a man playing exotic instruments. The first model appears in deep contemplation, arms crossed behind their back, gaze fixed on their feet. They are wearing loose-fitting trousers with a black waistcoat, held together by a delicate […]

Babies at work Credits: Odette Lunettes Interview What kind of employees is Belgian eyewear brand Odette Lunettes looking for? “Authenticity, alongside professional expertise as a prerequisite, is our most important criterion,” says Eline De Munck. “We want someone who is genuinely themselves.” The team is a mix of different backgrounds, ages, appearances and personalities. This diversity not only creates a strong team dynamic, where experience and fresh energy complement each other, […]

James Perse opens its first boutique in Paris. Credits: James Perse. Los Angeles-based fashion brand James Perse is strengthening its international physical retail network. According to an official press release, the brand opened its first French flagship on June 5, 2026, at 26 rue François Ier, in the heart of the capital's 8th arrondissement. The approximately 650 square metre space is spread over three levels and has been designed to recreate a residential and intimate atmosphere, centred […]

Brandon Wen presents his debut collection in Antwerp. Credits: Flanders District of Creativity Interview Brandon Wen succeeded the legendary Walter Van Beirendonck as the first non-Belgian and youngest head of department in the history of the Antwerp Fashion Academy. This year, the students he started with are graduating. FashionUnited speaks to him in Antwerp about his first cohort and the creation of his own debut collection. Wen has no time for an interview when we join him at a cast-iron […]

JD.com HQ in Pekín. Credits: JD.com. Chinese e-commerce giants Pinduoduo and JD.com were among five major platforms summoned on Thursday for talks over misleading advertising, Beijing's market watchdog said. Social media sites Douyin and RedNote, along with Alibaba-owned e-commerce platform Taobao, were also summoned. The talks with company representatives, held by the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, come as local and national authorities crack down on excessive […]

Credits: River Island River Island is thrilled to announce its latest style partnership: an exclusive summer edit curated by TV and podcast personality and bride-to-be Molly Smith, who just celebrated her hen do ahead of her big day. Ahead of her upcoming Summer nuptials, Molly has teamed up with River Island to curate a capsule wardrobe designed specifically for the ultimate hen do getaway and bridal season. Captured by the cobblestone charm, the collection channels an effortless, […]

Foday Dumbuya at the finale of Labrum's AW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Labrum has been named the winner of this year’s BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund. The brand’s founder, Foday Dumbuya, will be the recipient of a 100,000 pound grant prize, a year-long mentorship, pro-bono legal services, and access to specialist advisors. Launched in 2014, Labrum is known for sharing the untold stories of the diaspora merging African values with British tailoring. The brand was selected for […]

Credits: Footasylum Footasylum, a leading footwear and sportswear omnichannel business, has today opened a new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Located in Cyfarthfa Shopping Park, the 4,000 sq. ft. store expands Footasylum’s UK footprint and continues the company’s investment in physical retail. The new store, which brings Footasylum to Merthyr Tydfil for the first time, will see 25 new jobs created in this prominent retail location. Cyfarthfa Shopping Park offers a diverse shopping […]

AllSaints’ new Meadowhall store. Credits: AllSaints Executives from leading UK retailers have called on the government to address policies believed to be making it harder to hire young people. Over 80 business leaders have signed a letter co-ordinated by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warning that taxes and red tape are pushing up the cost of entry-level jobs. Chief executive officers from All Saints, Ann Summers, Dune Group, JD Sports, Dr Martens, Marks & Spencer, Matalan Retail, […]

Credits: J.Lindeberg In 2026, J.LINDEBERG turns 30 years. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the brand introduces a special anniversary capsule that revisits one of the most memorable style moments in golf: Jesper Parnevik’s appearance at The Open Championship in 1998. Jesper Parnevik wearing J.Lindeberg’s pink pants on the PGA Tour was a defining image in the brand’s history that helped shape a new fashion language for golf. The 30-year anniversary capsule reinterprets this moment […]

Chanel shoe box resale illustration Credits: Photo by Mevlüde Bildirici via Pexels Fashion is an industry with only one constant: change. Not long ago, fast fashion revolutionised retail by doubling production. Now brands face a different kind of disruption: products they have already sold find a second life without them. The infrastructure being built around that second life is what has allowed this market to evolve this fast. That infrastructure is AI, and the B2B wholesale layer – […]

Dick's Sporting Goods x Adidas: Where it all kicks off campaign. Credits: Dick's Sporting Goods. With the opening whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 blowing today, a month-long celebration of football–or soccer–begins across the host nations of the US, Canada, and Mexico. The event is expected to contribute 30.5 billion dollars to the US gross economic output alone, according to Goaleconomy, with retail and real estate positioned as sectors expected to see significant gains. Viewed by […]

Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, Deputy CEO in charge of Product, Saint Laurent. Credits: @ysl The house of Saint Laurent (Kering group) is evolving its management structure. The company has announced the appointment of Anouck Duranteau-Loeper to the position of deputy chief executive officer in charge of product, as reported by WWD. This decision will officially take effect on July 1. This announcement follows that of her departure from the brand Isabel Marant at the end of May, where she held the […]

Paris Good Fashion citizen consultation 2026 Credits: F. Julienne The association Paris Good Fashion asked participants in its citizen consultation the question: “How can we make dressing sustainably and ethically desirable?”. Over 168,000 participants took part in the exercise. The main finding was that respondents' primary expectation is for more information, transparency and education, as they find the current offering complex to understand. Second citizen consultation led by Paris Good […]

Credits: VF Corporation VF Corporation has announced the inauguration of a new addition to its EMEA headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland. The 2,500 square metre space includes offices, flexible coworking areas, a multifunctional auditorium and spaces dedicated to wellbeing and sport. The site is “designed to bring people together and support how we work, connect, and grow”, VF said in a post on LinkedIn. It expands on an existing campus that already houses over 1,000 associates from over 40 […]

This photo shows the first “T-Rex leather” bag presented before its auction at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris, estimated at between 300,000 and 500,000 euros. Credits: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP. Paris - A leather bag reconstructed from Tyrannosaurus Rex cells is being auctioned on Thursday at the Hôtel de Drouot in Paris by the auction house Giquello. The house estimates this “unique piece” to be worth between 300,000 and 500,000 euros. Unveiled in Amsterdam this spring, the bag was […]

Credits: Amsterdam Fashion Academy On June 15, the Amsterdam Fashion Academy will present its largest and most ambitious End-of-Year Show, bringing together graduates Bachelor’s with Honours in Fashion Design and Fashion Business & Innovation in one dynamic celebration of creativity, outstanding designs, innovation, and future-focused thinking. Hosted in De Hallen Studio’s Amsterdam, this exceptional Fashion event is a large- scale runway show and exhibition showcasing the next […]

Credits: Vogue College of Fashion MA International Luxury Business graduate Karina VanDenEeden shares how navigating business, culture and technology shaped her path to a Consumer Revenue Associate role at Vogue Business. What made you choose Vogue College of Fashion for your studies? I chose Vogue College of Fashion because I wanted to study luxury within an institution that was directly connected to the industry — not just academically but culturally. Vogue represents authority, evolution […]

Archive image. Credits: Laagam What was the return on the last pop-up? Which deals were finalised in the meeting with a supplier three months ago? What observations did the sales team relay from their latest conversation with a key client? In most companies, answering such questions still requires a fragmented search. Information is typically scattered across documents, emails, management tools and conversations between departments. This everyday problem was precisely what led Diego Arroyo, […]

Primark store in Spain Credits: Primark. International fashion retailer Primark, founded in Ireland, has announced the appointment of Lucy Slinger as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Slinger will play a critical role in driving the long-term growth strategy of Primark as the business expands internationally and prepares to become a standalone entity. She joins the business from her previous role as deputy CFO of Sweden-based Ikea franchisee Ingka Group, which operates across 32 […]

Credits: A fish named Fred It starts with something simple: wanting your bedroom to feel good the moment you walk in. Not just comfortable, but warm. Personal. A space with atmosphere, character and a style that feels like your own. And that is exactly where comfort and character come together. The collaboration between HappyBed x A fish named Fred combines the softness and comfort HappyBed is known for with the playful energy and bold personality of Fred. Think rich fabrics, expressive prints […]

Graduation Show ArtEZ BA Fashion Design, Team Peter Stigter Credits: Team Peter Stigter Graduating designers from ArtEZ University of the Arts are presenting collections that examine themes of identity, memory, transformation, spirituality, and self-expression, reflecting the increasingly conceptual direction of contemporary fashion education. The 2026 cohort brings together emerging designers from across Europe, with collections drawing on personal histories, cultural heritage, mythology, and […]

SS27. Credits: Marc Cain Under the theme “Palazzo Dreaming”, Marc Cain Collections opens the new season inspired by classic elegance, dreamy locations and timeless luxury. Flowing silhouettes, refined materials and a warm Mediterranean colour palette lend the looks a contemporary sense of ease. Soft pastel and stone tones harmonise effortlessly, while raspberry red and bold fuchsia introduce feminine accents. Various shades of blue, such as navy and placid blue, create a calm depth and […]

Credits: Laurent Vergne Interview Laurent Vergne Reepmaker is the founder and designer of Laurent Vergne, a Dutch menswear brand with strong French heritage, founded in 2020. It sits in the accessible luxury segment, offering timeless, classic menswear, from blazers and coats to shirts, trousers and knitwear. The promise, in the founder's words, is to make a man “the best dressed in the room, at any time,” without the premium price tag. Now the brand is starting a new chapter. After […]

Interview A digital product passport is a useful tool along the supply chain. Credits: Renoon Operational questions are causing a bottleneck when it comes to DPP implementation rather than its requirements. Who owns this data internally? Which budget covers it? Which suppliers need to be onboarded first? On what timeline? These are some of the questions that DPP provider Renoon faced. The company started as an app for sustainable fashion meant for consumers but now specialises in […]

Boss brand store, Regent Street, London. Credits: Hugo Boss. London - British apparel company Frasers Group (Frasers) announced on Wednesday its intention to acquire the remaining capital of German premium clothing group Hugo Boss for almost two billion euros (2.31 billion. Frasers already holds more than a quarter of the company. As Hugo Boss is listed in Frankfurt, Frasers intends to “launch a voluntary public takeover bid in accordance with German law” for these shares. These represent […]

In Pictures Off Season ‘Mainline’ collection campaign Credits: Off Season Off Season, the premium sports-fashion brand founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede, is establishing its independent brand identity beyond fanwear licensed collaborations with the launch of its first ‘Mainline’ collection. The debut ‘Mainline’ collection, launching today, June 10, aims to reimagine “athletic heritage,” explained Off Season on its social media, combining “sport and style, […]

SO/ Paris x J Simone. Credits: SO/ Paris In June, Paris is not just buzzing for its men's Fashion Week, running from June 23 to 28. The month also features major retail activations, once again confirming the capital's dynamic pop-up scene. FashionUnited has selected the most inspiring and innovative events currently taking place. Luxury hospitality as a space for commercial expression Parisian hotels are increasingly establishing themselves as niche retail players, offering brands a unique […]

In-depth Bimba y Lola store at number eight O'Donnell Street in Seville, Spain. Credits: Bimba y Lola. Madrid – Galician fashion multinational Bimba y Lola has today reported on the profitability data recorded by the company at the close of its last fiscal year, 2025. These metrics provide a clearer and more complete picture of its actual performance over the past year. They supplement the initial estimated sales figures released by its management in early March of this year, 2026. […]

The Agordo headquarters Credits: EssilorLuxottica media centre EssilorLuxottica has announced the pilot introduction of its first production lines for wearable devices in Italy. Beginning in the second half of the year, the initiative will particularly involve the historic Agordo plant, where an entire production area will be fully converted and operational for the new industrial activities by early 2027. In a statement, Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO of EssilorLuxottica, said: […]

Tony Ranalli is the new art director of Gas Credits: Gas Tony Ranalli is the new art director of Gas. The designer has over 30 years of experience in the apparel industry. Romolo D'Orazio, general manager of Gas, said: "We were not just looking for a name, but for a person capable of getting into the brand's DNA and the product, understanding its construction and guiding its evolution. Among the key values we have identified as typical of our brand is authenticity, which we cite daily. "For […]

Extreme Cashmere store in Amsterdam. Credits: Eline Willaert Marc Schmidt, the former chief operating officer of the label Casablanca, has announced his appointment as managing director of the Dutch brand Extreme Cashmere. The new director indicated on his LinkedIn account that he will start on July 1, 2026. “I didn't look for this opportunity. It presented itself – and after the first conversation, I knew I belonged here,” Marc Schmidt wrote in a post on the online network. He […]

Kingston store. Credits: Sports Direct British sportswear giant Sports Direct has partnered with delivery platform Zapp to offer FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise to customers across London, with the goal of making products available within 20 minutes. The collaboration will run throughout the tournament and gives football fans access to official merchandise, including shirts and match-day essentials, alongside groceries and drinks through a single order. The move comes as retailers look to […]

easyGroup launches e-commerce platform, easyShop. Credits: easyGroup. British brand conglomerate easyGroup is entering the online retail sector with the launch of easyShop.com, a new marketplace platform developed in partnership with e-commerce company OnBuy. Scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, easyShop will initially operate across 21 European countries and aims to bring retailers together on a single cross-border marketplace. The platform will be powered by OnBuy's […]

Zare store in Metrocentre, Gateshead. Credits: Agencia O Frasers Group is believed to be mulling a bid for the Metrocentre in Gateshead, according to Sky News, in a deal that would further expand the retailer's growing portfolio of shopping centres and retail parks. The shopping complex was put up for sale last month, with agents at Knight Frank overseeing the process. Initial bids are expected in July, with the media outlet suggesting the centre could fetch around 500 million pounds. The […]

Credits: BIAAF Bilbao International Art & Fashion 2026 has announced the finalists for its tenth edition, bringing together 30 emerging designers from some of the world's leading fashion schools following a selection process that reviewed nearly 2,000 applications from more than 90 countries. The final will take place in Bilbao this June and will feature designers educated at institutions including Central Saint Martins, Parsons School of Design, and Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. […]

Carmina's store at 45 East 45th Street in New York (US). Credits: Carmina. Madrid – Carmina Shoemaker, or simply Carmina, the renowned Majorcan brand from Inca specialising in artisanal footwear for men and women, continues to expand its international footprint in 2026. This year, the company aims to add two new own-brand stores outside of Spain, specifically in Tokyo and Munich. This completes and updates the information previously reported by FashionUnited at the beginning of last October. […]

Credits: Dior x IFM Christian Dior Couture and Institut Français de la Mode have launched a new training initiative designed to strengthen sustainability knowledge across Dior's global workforce. Announced in Paris on 21 May, the Sustainability Fashion Leadership Programme aims to equip employees across all departments with a deeper understanding of the environmental and social challenges facing the fashion and luxury industries. The initiative forms part of Dior’s broader sustainability […]

Kelsun fiber from Keel Labs Credits: Ryan Duffin Keel Labs, the US startup behind the first fabrics made from seaweed, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the North Carolina court on June 5. The company has an estimated ten million dollars in assets and one million dollars in liabilities. To produce Kelsun, biopolymers are extracted from seaweed and converted into threads through a chemical process. These threads are then spun into fibres. Keel Labs describes Kelsun as a […]

River Island Credits: River Island River Island has reportedly returned to profitability following a major restructuring programme, with the retailer posting a pre-tax profit of 11.6 million pounds for 2025. The result marks a significant recovery for the British fashion chain, which recorded an operating loss of 65.3 million pounds in 2024 and only just avoided administration before launching a business-wide turnaround plan last year. The restructuring included the closure of 33 stores, rent […]

Future Snoops Credits: Future Snoops. What happens when the booming fitness industry collides with beauty and wellness? Join us live as our Beauty & Wellness and Active teams explore the emerging opportunities at the intersection of fitness, wellness, and beauty. As athletic routines, wellness lifestyles, and beauty needs evolve together, we’re tracking the innovations, collaborations, and hybrid experiences reshaping all three markets. What You’ll Learn: · What’s shaping the […]

ThredUp launches peer-to-peer feature. Credits: ThredUp. Online resale platform ThredUp has launched a new peer-to-peer selling feature, marking an expansion beyond its traditional managed resale model. The new offering, dubbed Direct Listing, is being introduced in open beta and allows users to list individual items for sale directly through ThredUp’s marketplace. The move means sellers can now choose between the company's existing Clean Out service, where ThredUp handles the resale […]

Gen Z shoppers Credits: Pexel by Vitaly Gariev While Gen Z might be the first digitally native generation, new research from social media platform Snapchat and Portas, the brand consultancy founded by British retail expert Mary Portas, has found that more than half of Gen Z shoppers (51 percent) prefer going in-store for the experience rather than buying something instantly online. ‘The Memento Generation’ report, which researched the shopping habits and attitudes of more than 2,000 Gen Z […]

Milan fashion show. Credits: Shein Fast fashion giant Shein has opened a new e-commerce logistics centre in Dublin, Ireland, as it expands its regional fulfilment network in response to growing demand. The new 16,000 square foot facility is located in Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, and will support 30 jobs across warehouse and office roles, RTE reported. In a statement to the media outlet, Shein’s corporate communications director, Robin Kiely, said the company was proud to expand […]

Asos app. Credits: Unsplash. Christine Cross, independent non-executive director at the UK-based online fashion retailer Asos, has informed the board of her intention not to seek re-election at the next annual general meeting (AGM) of the company. The meeting is expected to be held in early 2027. Cross has chosen to step down in order to focus on other personal and professional commitments. Cross has served as chair of the remuneration committee and as a member of the audit committee since […]

Footasylum Metro Centre Credits: Footasylum Rochdale-based sportswear retailer Footasylum has parted ways with chief financial officer Nick Scott after three years in the role, according to Drapers. A Footasylum spokesperson said in a statement: “Nick Scott has stepped down from his role as Chief Financial Officer after three years with Footasylum to pursue new ambitions. We would like to thank Nick for his contribution during his time with the business and wish him every success for the […]

Credits: Lovely Professional University's School of Fashion Design Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in hands-on classes that are redefining what success looks like for the class of 2026.High school seniors graduating in America's […]

The counterfeit handbag market costs the EU a great deal of money. Credits: Image generated with Google Gemini European fashion retailers lose over 12 billion euros (13.88 billion dollars) annually on clothing and a further 2.7 billion euros on jewellery and handbags. This is according to research by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), which enforces intellectual property. The EUIPO states that consumers are willing to pay more for ‘designed’ products like fashion, […]

Secret Sales Credits: Secret Sales Lifestyle Retail Group (LRG) is rebranding as Secret Sales Group to reflect the scale of its off-price retailer, Secret Sales, and an industry shift towards tech-led platforms. The name change will only apply to the group’s corporate identity, with consumer-facing brands to retain their existing names and operations. While Secret Sales itself has “become one of the most recognised names in European off-price retail”, Chris Griffin, CEO of Secret Sales […]

French businessman Bernard Arnault (left) and his son Antoine Arnault (right) attend the Roland-Garros Grand Slam tournament on June 7, 2026. Credits: Photo by MUSTAFA YALCIN / ANADOLU / ANADOLU VIA AFP Paris - From his childhood in the Nord region to his attendance at Donald Trump's second inauguration, Bernard Arnault, head of the world's number one luxury group LVMH, is the subject of a critical biography published on Wednesday. This is the first of its kind in France in over twenty […]

The Crown Estate - West End, London Credits: The Crown Estate Premium Irish heritage brand Dubarry of Ireland, known for its luxury outdoor footwear and clothing, is expanding its presence in the UK with a new flagship store in London. The brand, which draws inspiration from Ireland's west coast and sailing culture, has signed a six-year lease with The Crown Estate, securing a 1,362-square-foot store on Conduit Street, just off Regent Street. The move represents an expansion from Dubarry’s […]

Credits: Hobbs, Facebook The Foschini Group (TFG), the parent company of Hobbs, Phase Eight, and White Stuff, is planning to shutter 100 underperforming stores as it anticipates a “more subdued year” ahead. In an interview with the Sunday Times, the South African company’s chief executive, Anthony Thunström, said around 300 underperforming stores had been identified across the portfolio, yet closures would only happen following efforts to improve performance. Which arm of the business […]

Tony Ranalli takes the creative helm of GAS. Credits: GAS At a time when creative direction is playing an increasingly central role in shaping brand identity within the fashion system, GAS has appointed Tony Ranalli, a designer with more than thirty years of experience in the apparel industry, as the brand’s Creative Director. This appointment comes at a moment when the role of the creative director is receiving renewed attention from both the industry and the media: no longer simply a key […]

Credits: Courtesy of Modes StockX is venturing into a new field. The resale platform has announced the launch of a real-time live shopping experience, bringing it into the social commerce space. Due to debut in summer, ‘StockX Live’ will allow buyers to participate in live auctions, giveaways, and live chats enabling direct seller-buyer engagement. Its initial rollout will focus on building communities of buyers and sellers within categories like sneakers, apparel, collectibles and vintage […]

Stone Island and Bunney partner to create limited-edition 18-carat gold pins. Credits: Stone Island Stone Island collaborates with London-based jewellery brand BUNNEY to present a limited-edition series of 18-carat gold pins, combining the Stone Island Compass with BUNNEY’s approach to fine jewellery. The project draws on the long-standing tradition of enamelled football badge pins, historically collected and worn by supporters. The reference reflects Stone Island’s natural connection to […]

Onitsuka Tiger store Credits: Onitsuka Tiger Asics Corporation has announced plans to spin off its Onitsuka Tiger business. The company's Board of Directors has approved the transfer of the business to OT Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Asics, through a simplified absorption-type company split. The restructuring is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. Under the new structure, Onitsuka Tiger will operate with greater independence, while the brand's activities within existing […]

Interview Credits: The New Society. Estefanía Grandío discusses production, logistics, design, suppliers, teams and sales as inseparable parts of the same conversation. For her, as the founder of The New Society, they are intrinsically linked. During her second pregnancy in 2018, while living in Germany and working in the design department at Hugo Boss, the entrepreneur launched what initially began as a children's fashion brand. Today, it operates as an international structure with […]

CEO Profile Lanvin boutique Credits: Lanvin At Lanvin, leadership changes are never insignificant. Some appointments, however, signify more than a simple managerial transition. They reflect a brand's condition, its vulnerabilities, its ambitions and sometimes even the spirit of the times. By entrusting the reins of the oldest active French couture house to Barbara Werschine, the group is banking on a profile renowned for a rare quality: the ability to transform without erasing […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) published its first Global Apparel, Footwear & Accessories Glossary of Traceability Terms on 3 June 2026 — a voluntary, open-source reference that defines the vocabulary of supply chain traceability, from "chain of custody" to "forensic tracing." For brand owners navigating the EU's Digital Product Passport (DPP), the timing is no accident. The DPP, mandated under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products […]

The store is located on Via Ruggero Settimo Credits: Mango Spanish clothing brand Mango announced on Tuesday the opening of 45 new stores and the creation of nearly 700 jobs in France by 2028, following a 66 million euro investment promised last week at the Choose France summit. Present in France since 1994, its “first international market”, the company plans to open “15 new stores per year, creating approximately 15 jobs per store”, it stated in a press release. “This expansion” […]

Jonathan Saunders, Chief Creative Officer at & Other Stories Credits: Quentin Belt Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has stepped down from his role as chief creative officer at & Other Stories. The announcement comes a little more than a year after he took up the then newly created position. According to a statement posted on LinkedIn on June 9, Saunders will officially leave the H&M Group-owned brand sometime in mid-August, following a personal decision to move back to the […]

Amazon's Proteus robot handles heavy lifting to support safety at a fulfillment cente Credits: Amazon Online giant Amazon will introduce next-generation AI warehouse robots that are designed to respond to conversational prompts in its European warehouses to improve its deliveries. The upgraded Proteus robot was unveiled by Amazon at an event in its Dartford ​fulfilment center east of London, and is part of a broader 10 billion euro investment in improving its European fulfilment network.  […]

Dior resort store in Ibiza for the spring/summer 2026 season. Credits: Kristen Pelou, courtesy of Dior. Madrid – The historic French house Christian Dior, the origin of the luxury empire built by French entrepreneur Bernard Arnault, is once again kicking off the summer season. The brand is celebrating with the opening of its now-traditional pop-up in Ibiza. This marks the first time the store has opened on the island with Jonathan Anderson as the new head of Dior's creative department. The […]

Credits: Lovely Professional University's School of Fashion Design Lovely Professional University is promoting its School of Fashion Design as a hub for industry-focused fashion education, combining creative training with emerging technologies, sustainability, and strong employment outcomes. According to the university, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion design, apparel production, and fashion management, with students trained in areas including digital […]

Sigal SS25 Miami Swim Week show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) has announced a new long-term collaboration with Paraiso Miami Swim Week to “connect the worlds of fashion, resort wear, wellness, and contemporary lifestyle across Copenhagen and Miami”. Announced at the 22nd edition of Paraiso Miami Swim Week, which took place from May 27 to 31, the strategic partnership will officially launch at CIFF 67 this August in Copenhagen, where Miami […]

Style Suite at Meadowhall Credits: Meadowhall A new personal shopper tool, Style Suite, created by 3DWD, has launched at the Yorkshire shopping centre Meadowhall, allowing shoppers to receive a free personalised colour analysis within seconds. Style Suite has been designed to combine cutting-edge AI technology with an engaging, physical experience to boost engagement, dwell time, and conversion, while also giving shoppers confidence through personalisation recommendations. The AI-powered […]

Illustrative image. Credits: Pexels A new dyeing method has been introduced to the fashion industry. Researchers from TU Delft and fashion label Hul le Kes have demonstrated the possibility of colouring garments using pigment from waste produced during wastewater purification. According to the researchers, the process uses an innovative pigment from wastewater. This pigment is extracted from the waste sludge of water treatment plants and is a melanin-like biopolymer. Melanin is known for its […]

London shopping street Credits: Pexels by Huy Phan May’s lovely weather in the UK helped retail sales increase by 3.7 percent year-on-year for the four weeks from May 3 to 30, up from 1 percent growth in May 2025, and above the 12-month average growth of 2 percent, according to the British Retail Consortium. Highlights from the May BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor included clothing and footwear sales growing for the first time since the January sales, with non-food sales rising by 3.5 percent […]

Credits: Louis Vuitton To celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Monogram, Louis Vuitton is set to unveil the Monogram Emblème in June 2026, a highly tactile jacquard canvas that reinterprets the iconic House signature. Monogram Emblème honours the legendary motif, drawing inspiration from the original cotton canvases that once adorned travel trunks. The jacquard is now made from a blend of GOTS-certified cotton and linen fibres to create a unique texture. This durable, water-repellent […]

Stephen Curry signs long-term partnership deal with Li-Ning Credits: Li-Ning Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning is continuing to push its global strategy plans with a new long-term partnership with basketball star Stephen Curry, who parted ways from his previous partner Under Armour last year. In a statement, Li-Ning said the partnership with Curry is built on “long-term brand co-creation,” with a focus on multi-category performance product development and sports culture initiatives, as well […]

Asos Carnaby Street, London pop-up Credits: Asos UK-based online fashion retail giant Asos is actively seeking its first permanent physical store location in London, according to a report by Drapers. The company is scouting for a site between 4,000 and 8,000 sq. ft. on high-footfall London streets. Target locations include Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Long Acre in Soho, alongside King’s Road in Chelsea. Officially, the online retailer has not yet confirmed plans for its debut permanent […]

Recycled cotton yarn from Recover's new “Recover Yarns” product family. Credits: Recover. Madrid – The Valencian company Recover has announced its entry into the recycled cotton yarn market. This move advances its dual objective of establishing itself as the global benchmark for sustainable solutions in the fashion industry, while also promoting its evolution towards a more environmentally committed model. The offering is available to manufacturers and brands from today through its new […]

Coco Rocha Credits: Xcel Brands Canadian model Coco Rocha will debut her fashion brand Off/Duty on QVC in autumn with a collection that combines “effortless sophistication, versatility, and comfort”. Off/Duty by Coco Rocha is being developed by Xcel Brands, a media and consumer products company specialising in building influencer-led brands through social commerce and livestream shopping. The brand is described as an “elevated fashion and accessories” line, centred on Rocha’s […]

eBay Credits: eBay The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has opened a formal review into Ebay’s planned acquisition of Gen-Z focused fashion resale platform Depop, to determine the “impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK”. The UK’s competition regulator said it has finished the first part of its information-gathering process and closed its invitation to comment, which allowed interested parties to comment on the proposed transaction. According […]

Bound storefront in Manchester Credits: Bound Independent British menswear brand Bound, known for bridging the gap between casual streetwear and smart contemporary fashion, is opening its first-ever flagship store in its hometown of Manchester this month. Located at 34-36 Thomas Street, in the heart of the Northern Quarter, the 150 square foot store will house the brand’s core collections within a “clean, immersive environment designed to reflect its evolving identity,” while also […]

Credits: DENHAM x SHIFT Amsterdam through the launch of “The Denham Lounge – Crafted Connections”, a dedicated hospitality and networking space created for buyers, partners, press and creatives during the upcoming edition of SHIFT Amsterdam. Positioned at the heart of the event, The Denham Lounge will serve as a premium meeting point where contemporary fashion, retail culture and craftsmanship come together in a relaxed and elevated environment. Created in collaboration with SHIFT, the […]

Alibaba Group Corporate Campus in Hangzhou Credits: Alibaba Washington - The United States released an updated list on Monday of Chinese companies it considers to be aiding the country's military. The list includes, among others, e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. The US Department of Defense announced the designations just weeks before President Donald Trump was due to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, as both sides sought to […]

Credits: END. adidas and END. announce a collaboration centered on the adidas Stan Smith, marking the opening of a new dedicated adidas concept space within END. Milan. Designed exclusively for the store, the space features bespoke interiors – including warm wood veneer - and brings together product, spatial design, and visual material drawn from the Stan Smith's fifty-year cultural life. It is the first installation of its kind for END. and adidas. The Stan Smith was introduced in 1973 as a […]

Pronovias store at 45 East 58th Street in New York (United States). Credits: Pronovias. Madrid – British investment group Cap Capital is finalising the details of the new strategic plan for the relaunch of Pronovias. This follows the court-ordered award of its production unit to the investment holding company by the Commercial Court No. 9 of Barcelona. The fashion group has just revealed the main key points of this roadmap. According to information from Pronovias' management, the bridal […]