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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.  […]

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 […]

White Stuff store in Glasgow Credits: TFG London South African specialty retail group TFG (The Foschini Group) reported a 29.4 percent increase in sales to 488 million pounds (652 million dollars) for its TFG London division during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The growth was primarily driven by the recent acquisition of British fashion brand White Stuff, which performed well and recorded pro forma sales growth of 4.3 percent. Excluding the impact of the White Stuff acquisition, […]

Topshop.com Credits: Asos UK-based fashion brand Topshop has officially launched its dedicated e-commerce platform Topshop.com in Ireland, providing domestic consumers with a faster and more seamless shopping experience. The market expansion follows strong regional engagement on third-party platforms. More than 50,000 Irish customers purchased Topshop merchandise via UK-based online fashion retailer Asos last year, making Ireland one of the brand's most engaged markets outside of the UK. […]

A look inside the ArtEZ studio where the graduating class creates their collections. Credits: Viktor Dimitrov / ArtEZ Interview Sanne Schepers has fond memories of the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands. These memories made her think long and hard before applying for the head of department position. "Do I dare take on a new role? Am I going to take that step to bring about a change in my relationship with the department?" she explains. Now, with her first academic year […]

Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, creative directors of Botter G-star (Raw Research) at Fashion Talks 2026. Credits: Anna Roos van Wijngaarden In the eaves of the Botanic Sanctuary, a former monastery now a five-star hotel in the heart of Antwerp, fashion fans and professionals have gathered for the annual Fashion Talks. The room is intimate with its pointed roof and wooden beams, especially when so full. It resembles a clandestine church. This is fitting, as Antwerp is something of a […]

In Pictures NFL x Fanatics x England Football jersey Credits: NFL/Fanatics The National Football League (NFL) and Fanatics, the licensed sports merchandise platform, have reimagined the classic NFL Nike jersey in the colours of England, France and Australia to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. Inspired by the fusion of American sport and global football coming to North America, the three jerseys blend the colours, crests and heritage of each football federation, with the signature cut, mesh […]

Archive image of a Grain de Malice store. Credits: ©AlexandraOxana / Grain de Malice. French womenswear prêt-à-porter brand Grain de Malice is exploring its entry into the Spanish market. This will be through a franchise-based expansion model and the search for a local operator. The brand already reaches Spain indirectly through its digital channel, with a presence on platforms like Zalando. The company, which specialises in mid-range womenswear, is planning this move as part of its […]

Showroom Run x Andam October 2025 Credits: Jules Lemétais A look at Sphère, Welcome Edition, Run x ANDAM, Man/Woman and Splash Paris. These are the five trade shows presenting the spring/summer 2027 menswear and resort collections during Paris Fashion Week in June 2026. Sphere Paris Fashion Week showroom From Wednesday, June 24 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, the showroom operated by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) will be held at the Palais de Tokyo. It is supported by […]

A picture from a past edition Credits: White Milano Major new developments are on the way for the upcoming edition of White Milano, set to take place from September 24 to 27. Yesterday, at Palazzo Morando in Milan, the event organisers unveiled some of the new features that will shape the next edition of the Milanese trade show. For years, the show has presented buyers with a selection of collections from avant-garde, research-driven and innovative international brands, alongside compelling […]

Calvin Klein and Jung Kook host an immersive event in Tokyo. Credits: Calvin Klein Calvin Klein and Jung Kook hosted an event celebrating their long-standing partnership at the brand's flagship store in Harajuku. Jung Kook welcomed guests wearing a customised version of the Jung Kook for Calvin Klein leather jacket, paired with a blue 90s trucker jacket and matching straight-leg jeans. K-pop artist and friend of the brand, MINGYU, also attended the event dressed in a black 90s trucker jacket […]

Cathy Newnes-Smith, chief executive officer of Wyse London Credits: Wyse London British women’s fashion brand Wyse London has appointed former Boden executive Cathy Newnes-Smith as its new chief executive officer, with immediate effect. Newnes-Smith joins Wyse London following three and a half years as CEO of British lingerie and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare, where she led the business through a significant period of growth and brand development. Prior to this, Newnes-Smith spent 12 […]

SS26. Credits: Protest Sportswear Long days, salty skin, flower crowns, and golden sunsets. The Midsummer Tales Mix & Match Collection by Protest Sportswear captures the carefree spirit of high summer and celebrates the freedom to create a swimwear look that is uniquely yours.  Inspired by charming coastal towns, endless beach days, bonfire-lit evenings, and the timeless rituals of life by the sea, this collection is designed for women who embrace every moment under the sun. From early […]

Bombardier Global 8000 cabin with Elie Saab Credits: Bombardier In Pictures Lebanese luxury fashion house Elie Saab has unveiled a bespoke aircraft cabin in collaboration with aviation company Bombardier. Described as “couture aviation”, the collaboration brings together Canadian Bombardier’s engineering and performance with Elie Saab’s timeless design to create a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft to showcase a “new expression of business aviation”. Bombardier […]

Rémy Baume, CEO of Printemps group Credits: Printemps In a statement, the Supervisory Board of the Printemps group announced the appointment of Rémy Baume as its new CEO. The position had been vacant since the departure of Jean-Marc Bellaiche. He left his role in September 2025 to lead the Greek hotel company Sani/Ikos Group. “Retail is reinventing itself, but its most precious intangibles – novelty, pleasure, quality, and hospitality – remain. Since its inception, Printemps has been […]

Campaign photography of the first designs from “The One Off”, the experimental design line by sportswear brand Gobik. Credits: Gobik. Murcia-based Gobik, a company specialising in the world of sport, continues to grow, diversify and complete its brand universe, this time with the launch of “The One Off”. This is the name given to the new experimental line that the company is launching today. It promises to shape the new future of high-performance sportswear. The company was founded in […]

The garment designed to be worn by astronauts inside the next-generation spacesuit Credits: Axiom Space and Prada Aerospace engineering combines with artisanal excellence and advanced product design to create astronaut garments. Yesterday in New York, Axiom Space and Prada presented the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG), a garment designed to be worn by astronauts inside the next-generation Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. The collaboration for the […]

Gilberto Loureiro, president of Smartex at Textile ETP. Credits: Textile ETP. Portuguese technology company Smartex has added a colour measurement and control tool for the textile industry to its solutions portfolio, strengthening its digitalisation offering for dyeing and manufacturing companies. The new solution, named Smartex CTRL Color, is now available in Europe. It is part of a broader strategy combining technological development, a closer relationship with fashion brands and a future […]

In Pictures Gymshark x Bratz collection campaign Credits: Gymshark British gymwear brand Gymshark has unveiled a new capsule collection with Bratz dolls, merging “fashion, fitness and attitude” to encourage women to “own their own individuality”. At the core of the collaboration is to offer a gymwear collection that taps into what Gymshark calls a cultural shift around how women show up in fitness today, where they embrace strength and femininity at the same time, and express […]

Stripe & Stare lingerie Credits: Stripe & Stare British certified B Corp underwear and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare has appointed co-founder Katie Lopes as its new chief executive officer. In a statement, Stripe & Stare said that Lopes appointment marks a “new chapter” for the brand, and will see her leading the next phase of its “ambitious global expansion” plans. Lopes co-founded the lingerie and sleepwear brand in 2017, where she spearheaded the six years of […]

Manufacturing Futures 2026 Winner Pulpatronics Credits: Alistair Veryard for Fashion District 2026 Fashion District at London College of Fashion, UAL, a hub for fashion innovation in East London, connecting fashion, technology, business and education, has named London-based Pulpatronics, which is developing fully recyclable, metal-free RFID tags, as the winner of its Manufacturing Futures Innovation Challenge Prize 2026. The annual award seeks technological and sustainable solutions to tackle […]

Stephan Kornfeld is the new managing director for Northern Europe at Bulgari Image: Bulgari Jeweller Bulgari, part of the French luxury goods group LVMH, has appointed Stephan Kornfeld as managing director for Northern Europe. Kornfeld took on his new role on June 1, the company announced on Monday. He is now responsible for business in the Northern Europe region, including retail and wholesale activities in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Scandinavia. In this role, […]

George at Asda menswear collection Credits: George at Asda Supermarket clothing brand George at Asda is placing a renewed focus on its menswear offering with a new Studio Edit as it looks to continue to capture market share from traditional high street retailers. George at Asda reveals that menswear is a key growth driver for the business and has reported year-on-year sales uplifts ahead of the market, reflective of what it calls “increased customer demand for accessible, style-led […]

Adidas at The Corner Nordstrom NYC Shop Credits: Nordstrom In Pictures German sportswear brand Adidas is teaming up with American retailer Nordstrom to offer immersive installations and pop-ups as part of its FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations. Spanning 35 Nordstrom doors nationwide, an immersive Adidas anchors the partnership at The Corner installation at the Nordstrom flagship in New York City, which runs until July 26, and a dedicated shop-in-shop at Nordstrom Downtown Seattle, alongside a […]

Marks & Spencer Credits: Marks & Spencer British high street retailer Marks & Spencer is launching a new graduate-style training scheme for 1,000 young people across the UK and Ireland, designed to “build skills and confidence through retail, with no degree requirement”. The ‘Not Just Any Career’ six-month training scheme is aimed at young people aged 18 to 24 years old to tackle what M&S calls the “growing challenge” for young people who are not in employment, […]

Credits: TOM FORD In the Tom Ford Eyewear spring/summer 2026 collection, Haider Ackermann's vision is realised through a distinctive and essential aesthetic language. The design draws inspiration from the 1990s in both its forms and proportions. The frames are narrow and wraparound, featuring slender profiles that create lightweight silhouettes and a decidedly bold attitude. Credits: TOM FORD Metal creates clean, defined structures, while acetate gains depth through transparencies and […]

Furla presents “Furla Sun Bar”. Credits: Furla Furla presents Furla Sun Bar, the brand’s new experiential activation transforming the heart of Rome into an iconic summer destination, where the vibrant color palette of Furla’s SS26 fashion collection meets the SS26 Eyewear universe. The project invites press, talents, KOLs, and the Roman community to enjoy a few days of summer fun and Italian style. For the occasion, the Testaccio Tram Depot is transformed into Furla Sun Bar: a true […]

Credits: M&S As anticipation builds for the release of this month’s second fashion flick, M&S is stepping directly into the cultural spotlight with a sharply timed noughties-inspired edit that captures the same undone glamour and intimate, off-duty aesthetic. Echoing the mood currently dominating fashion conversations, the edit blends sheer lace layers, slip silhouettes, relaxed denim and slouchy leather accessories to deliver a look that feels both nostalgic and undeniably current. […]

GCA winners 2026 Credits: H&M Foundation The Sweden-based philanthropic organisation H&M Foundation, privately funded by the Stefan Persson family, founders and majority owners of the H&M Group, has announced the 10 winners of its Global Change Award (GCA) 2026. The annual initiative recognises early-stage innovations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the textile industry’s progress toward net zero by 2050. The winning teams focus on raw material […]

FW26. Credits: Woolrich For Fall/Winter 2026, Woolrich reaffirms its role in outerwear through a contemporary vision grounded in function, quality, and material innovation. The collection is shaped by an ongoing dialogue between past and present, where the brand’s heritage becomes a living foundation, continuously reinterpreted through a modern lens. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1830, Woolrich has spent nearly two centuries crafting garments designed for life in the Great Outdoors, combining […]

Kai Nesselrath, design director Credits: Carven Carven has appointed a new design director. The French brand named Kai Nesselrath to the role, Carven announced on Monday. His first collection for the label will be presented during the upcoming Paris Fashion Week in the autumn. As the brand's new design director, the German-born, Italian-raised designer succeeds Mark Thomas. His departure was announced in April by the brand, which is part of the ICCF (Icicle Carven China France) group. Thomas, […]

Credits: Bleckmann Nuoceans, a Belgian-British sustainable footwear brand that transforms ocean waste into colourful and vegan sandals, has chosen Bleckmann, a specialist in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, as its new Bscale partner. The automated, plug-and-play fulfilment platform enables Nuoceans to manage its entire supply chain – from warehousing and order processing to returns – without complex or costly set-ups. As of the end of May, Bleckmann has fully taken […]

Debenhams stand at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week The UK-based online department store Debenhams and UK-based beauty manufacturer Revolution Beauty have entered into a new licensing partnership to develop beauty and fragrance products across the Debenhams Group portfolio. The partnership combines the reach of the fashion and lifestyle brands belonging to Debenhams Group with the product development, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities of Revolution Beauty. […]

Marc Jacobs store Credits: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond US fashion group G-III Apparel Group (G-III) has reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, ended April 30, 2026. The company reported net sales of 536 million dollars, representing an 8 percent decrease compared to the same period of the prior year. Despite the revenue decline, net income for the first quarter increased to 66.50 million dollars, or 1.50 dollars per diluted share, including a 77.90 […]

Saks Fifth Avenue at Beverly Hills Credits: Saks Global press centre The US bankruptcy court for the southern district of Texas has approved the reorganization plan of Saks Global Enterprises LLC (Saks Global), a US multi-brand luxury retail company. The plan gained support across the capital structure from participating creditors, with an overwhelming majority voting in favour. Confirmation of the plan allows the company to exit chapter 11 in the coming weeks with a strengthened financial […]

Lululemon opens new flagship store in SoHo, NYC Credits: Lululemon Shares of Lululemon Athletica fell about 8 percent on Friday to an over seven-year low of 109.36 dollars, Reuters reported, after the activewear retailer cut its full-year profit forecast and signalled mounting operational pressures. The sharp selloff reflected growing investor concern about the pace of the activewear retailer's turnaround and the challenges facing incoming chief executive Heidi O'Neill, who is set to assume […]

Interview Image of two people in a clothing store. Credits: Adyen Mystery shopping has long been a familiar tool in fashion retail for assessing in-store customer experience. Previously used primarily to monitor service agreements, its focus is increasingly shifting towards learning and improvement. Retailers now use insights from store visits as input for coaching, training and discussions on the shop floor. To better understand this development, FashionUnited spoke with fashion […]

Ronaldinho x Dita Eyewear launch collection Credits: Dita Luxury eyewear brand Dita has partnered with none other than global football legend Ronaldinho to create a special eyewear collection. Timed to launch just ahead of the World Cup kickoff in Mexico, the collection sees Ronaldinho apply his well-documented style with Dita's bold, sculptural approach to design and Dita Lancier take on technical performance.  Ronaldinho x Dita Eyewear launch collection Credits: Dita “Soccer has […]

Asos campaign imagery. Credits: Asos Andrew Tiller has been named the new creative director of Asos. The creative joins the e-commerce giant from Stella McCartney, where he had served as visual director for over two years. Tiller confirmed the news on his LinkedIn account, where he said: “Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far – for your support and encouragement along the way. I’m excited for what’s ahead.” Prior to Stella McCartney, Tiller had held a slew of […]

SS26. Credits: Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo presents its new men's campaign for the summer 2026 collection, photographed in the British countryside and starring floriculturist and model Alfie Nickerson, accompanied by his beloved dachshund, Wolfie. Summer in Bloom continues the “Creators” narrative introduced with the spring 2026 men's campaign, a study of creativity that brings together creators from different disciplines. Through a series of images and a video, Alfie celebrates and reflects on […]

Pinterest doubles down on AI with extended Amazon partnership. Credits: Amazon. Pinterest has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as it doubles down on AI infrastructure. The social media platform has confirmed a four billion dollar commitment to utilise AWS Trainium and Graviton to train and run AI models at scale through 2031. The agreement, described as the largest infrastructure deal in the company’s history, will see Pinterest put to use Amazon’s custom silicon […]

Mare Collection 2026. Credits: Giorgio Armani Once again, this year, Giorgio Armani Mare stops at some of the world’s most beautiful summer destinations. The journey started in Porto Cervo from May 26th to 30th, on the occasion of the fifth edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta: a prestigious competition organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The customized Giorgio Armani Mare boat, Sørvind by Giorgio Armani, participated in the regatta for the second year as a tribute to […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK store fashion sales recorded their strongest week in 21 weeks, growing +12.33% in a seven-day period covering the spring bank holiday and half-term break, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. The result, which compares to a -3.17% base in the same week last year, was driven by two record-breaking late-spring heatwaves that pushed temperatures to 34.8 and 35.1 degrees Celsius at the start of the week. Total fashion like-for-like (LFL) sales rose […]

British Heart Foundation's donation bins. Credits: Pexels. Charity organisation and retail chain operator British Heart Foundation (BHF) has said it plans to close around 150 stores over the next two years as part of efforts to maintain commercial sustainability across its retail network. Around 90 stores are proposed to shutter by the end of March 2027, with the remaining locations expected to follow by March 2028. Its online retail channels, including the website and Ebay store, will not […]

Chirag Patel Credits: Pentland Brands CEO profile Chirag Patel became chief executive officer of Pentland Brands on January 1, 2021, inheriting a portfolio built around swimming pools, gyms, rugby pitches and the great outdoors at the precise moment a pandemic had closed most of them. A year into the job, asked what he had learned, he did not reach for a growth metric. He reached for a distinction. There was endurance, which "can sustain us through short periods of adversity," he reflected, […]

J. Press SS26 012. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As we look toward Spring/Summer 2027, four distinct menswear directions emerge that will respond to evolving consumer needs and cultural shifts. These directions spotlight overarching themes of cross-category elements, price-first driven versatility demands in consumerism, and the rising desire for authenticity in design. About Written for FashionUnited by Michael Leahy, menswear lead at Future Snoops. More about Future Snoops here. Ivy […]

RECONDITION Credits: Aviva Studios Emerging designer Ellie Brown is set to stage her first major runway event this summer, using adaptive fashion to challenge traditional ideas about accessibility and representation in the industry. Brown, a recent graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, founded adaptive fashion label Recondition in 2025 after experiencing firsthand the challenges of dressing while using a wheelchair following a serious ankle injury. On 27 June, the young designer will […]

The Frontier at Australian Fashion Week SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is set to broaden its horizons with the launch of a new showroom at Paris Fashion Week’s SS27 edition dedicated to Australian designers. The initiative comes as a continuation of the organisation’s Global Gateways export programme, and marks what the council said is a “structural step-change” in how the local sector approaches the international market. Taking place […]

Credits: Vogue College of Fashion Kyinat Motla’s career spans fashion design, filmmaking, photography and education across three continents. As Program Leader of the MA Content Creation and Production at Vogue College of Fashion, she brings an interdisciplinary perspective to teaching, grounded in collaboration, curiosity and contemporary storytelling. How did you begin your career in the industry, and were there any early moments that particularly stand out to you? I hold a BFA in Fashion […]

Burberry x Quentin Blake. Credits: Burberry Burberry has partnered with Sir Quentin Blake on a capsule collection that embodies the artist’s distinctly British sense of imagination. Daniel Lee, Burberry’s Chief Creative Officer, says: ‘Sir Quentin Blake’s illustrations capture a sense of childhood magic. They have a very British style, and we wanted to bring his amazing creationsinto the world of Burberry.’ An award-winning artist who was knighted in 2013, Sir Quentin Blake has been […]

Gabriela Hearst at the end of her autumn/winter 2026, ready-to-wear show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Montevideo - Designer Gabriela Hearst cultivated her passion for sustainable luxury during a childhood surrounded by nature, farm animals and starry skies in the remote Uruguayan countryside. She has since taken this concept global, combining natural fibres, artisanal craftsmanship and low environmental impact. Approaching her 50th birthday, Hearst is an established name in high […]

Luxury and the Long View Credits: CXG The Middle Eastern market is facing significant disruption due to geopolitical tensions, inflation, and a decline in tourism. Experts from CXG are offering advice on crisis management and resilience for luxury brands already present in the Gulf countries or heavily reliant on this clientele. CXG (Customer Experience Group) is a consulting and customer experience measurement firm specialising in the luxury and premium sectors. It currently supports over 200 […]

Interview Kay Mourheg Credits: Capelli Sport The summer of football begins next week with the opening match of the men's World Cup, held in the US, Canada, and Mexico. US sportswear brand Capelli Sport will also be participating, equipping the national team of Cape Verde and distributing licensed products from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). In Europe, the team sport specialist is primarily known for its partnerships with clubs such as VfL Osnabrück, […]

Leeds, UK, shopping street. Credits: Unsplash New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic have shown continued annual downturn in footfall for May, despite improvements seen on a monthly basis. Total UK footfall fell 2.6 percent year-on-year, but rose on the 10.7 percent drop recorded in April. Shopping centres were the hardest hit, with footfall declining 2.4 percent YoY. This was followed by high streets, where activity fell 1.5 percent, and retail parks, with […]

Lululemon Kensington High Street store Credits: Lululemon by Michael Franke Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Lululemon) reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended June 4, 2026, revealing steady international growth alongside deceleration in its domestic market. As detailed in the official press release, total net revenue for the period reached 2.47 billion dollars, representing a 4 percent increase compared to 2.37 billion dollars […]

SS26. Credits: Napapijri Napapijri’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection celebrates the colours of the season through a palette inspired by sunlit landscapes, coastal horizons and natural elements. Soft neutrals, vibrant accents and earthy tones come together to create versatile looks that feel fresh, contemporary and effortless. Credits: Napapijri Credits: Napapijri Lightweight outerwear, breathable fabrics and everyday essentials are elevated through carefully curated colour […]

Crossing the threshold Credits: Southampton Solent University Students from Southampton Solent University have secured 17 nominations across multiple categories at Graduate Fashion Week 2026, with 13 students shortlisted for awards recognising excellence in fashion design, styling, photography, marketing, media, and innovation. The nominations were awarded by Graduate Fashion Foundation, which organises Graduate Fashion Week, one of the world's largest showcases of emerging fashion talent. […]

Janie and Jack Enters Hospitality with First-Ever Limelight Hotels Partnership Credits: Janie and Jack Children’s brand Janie and Jack has partnered with adventure-forward hotel chain Limelight Hotels to launch the first-ever summer activations series, ‘Under the Limelight with Janie and Jack.’  Marking the brand’s debut in hospitality, the series sees both companies working together to offer a range of family experiences across nine weekends this summer, from July through to August […]

Credits: YKK YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has decided to construct a new factory for YKK India Private Limited in India, a country that is rapidly growing as one of the world’s leading producers of textiles and apparel. YKK India Private Limited will construct a third manufacturing factory in India at “Origins by Mahindra, Chennai,” located in Tamil Nadu in southern India. The new factory will work in coordination with […]

Credits: FIRE In wholesale, speed is not operational. It is strategic. Collections are seasonal. Preorder windows are fixed. Retailers expect immediate availability. Markets move quickly. Yet many brands still approach B2B commerce like a long IT programme. Workshops. Specifications. Custom ERP adjustments. Interface engineering. Extended coordination cycles. While systems are being built, revenue momentum slows down. Speed matters. Because wholesale does not wait. \ The problem is not B2B – […]

Connor Ives at the finale of his AW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the winners of this year’s BFC Fashion Trust awards, with six designers selected to receive financial support and mentoring to help build their businesses. For the 2026 edition, the winners are Clio Peppiatt, Conner Ives, Nicholas Daley, Paolo Carzana, Patrick McDowell and Tolu Coker. The news was confirmed by NSS Magazine. The recipients were selected by a judging […]

Credits: Lacoste It was on the courts that Lacoste was born, and it is also there that the brand fully shines. More than sixty years of footwear expertise, refined through competition and culture, find their most accomplished expression to date in the Slam Break Premium: a limited-edition sneaker, unveiled in a campaign featuring Arthur Fils. The Slam Break Premium marks the launch of a new Lacoste franchise, Slam Break, with a silhouette that blends heritage and modernity while paying tribute […]

Footshop store, at 63 rue de Rivoli, Paris. Credits: Footshop As announced by FashionUnited in October 2025, Czech retailer Footshop is cementing its European expansion by opening its first-ever store in France. The store, which opened on June 3, 2026, is located at 63 rue de Rivoli in the heart of Paris's first arrondissement. By targeting one of the French capital's busiest commercial hubs, situated between the Forum des Halles and La Samaritaine, the company secures a prime location within […]

Credit: Dior Is this the dawn of a new era for luxury? Faced with a marked slowdown over the past three years, the sector is trying to regain momentum by returning to fundamentals, streamlining portfolios and exploring new avenues. Profits are down sharply for LVMH and Kering in 2025, and Burberry reported a net loss for its 2024/2025 financial year. The figures show a change in trend. The causes are numerous, including price increases that have tired customers, questions about product quality […]

Monte Carlo campaign. Credits: Gucci Unfolding across Monte Carlo, the House’s latest campaign is captured in a series of moments shaped by motion, light and the spirit of escape. The first chapter moves through pools and open water, with a cast including Tian Xi Wei, Amelia Gray, Anok Yai, Elisabetta Dessy, Emma Koch, Kayako Higuchi, Felix Friedman, Ibrahima Kane and Samuel Watson. Figures caught between somewhere and elsewhere, plans hinted at rather than declared, and a sense that the […]

Charles Tyrwhitt Chicago flagship Credits: Charles Tyrwhitt British shirt maker Charles Tyrwhitt has promoted its chief operating officer, Rebecca Howat, to the role of managing director. Howat has been with the heritage retailer for over 12 years, having first joined in 2013 as head of merchandising before working her way up through positions spanning supply chain and logistics. She then became chief operating officer in 2023. Her promotion was confirmed by the company to Retail Week, to […]

Credits: Victoria's Secret Victoria’s Secret has said that its nine director nominees have received approval from three independent proxy advisors in the run up to its annual shareholder meeting, to be held on June 11. Institutional Shareholder Services, Glass Lewis & Co and Egan-Jones Proxy Services have all issued recommendations for shareholders to vote ‘for’ the director nominees, including independent chair Donna James. The company said the backing “reaffirms that our board is […]

Credits: Timo Strüker vía Unsplash. The apparel, footwear and textile industries are bracing for impact as the evolving conflict in the Middle East reshapes the global economic landscape. According to the OECD’s latest “Economic Outlook,” a severe energy shock is driving up inflationary pressures and stifling global growth — factors that directly threaten fashion supply chains, manufacturing costs and consumer discretionary spending. Two likely scenarios Given the volatile nature of […]

Spring 2027. Credits: OLYMP Signature Moments in the sun The OLYMP Signature spring/summer 2027 collection embodies effortless ease. It captures a lifestyle that combines tranquillity, confidence and self-determination. The collection translates soothing simplicity into modern elegance. Inspired by the slower pace of country life, it creates space for clarity, well-being and creative energy. Stylish. Composed. Full of positivity. Core message Styling Cleverly curated looks adapt effortlessly […]

Closed store sign - image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Off-price retail chain Leading Labels is closing all of its 15 stores after entering liquidation proceedings. Ahead of appointing Jeremy Bleazard of XL Business Solutions Limited as liquidator on May 26, the company launched clearance sales across its store estate as the winding down process began. Companies House documents further showed that the retailer had outstanding accounts dating back to November 2025. Founded in 1993, […]

A study by the Fédération de la Mode Circulaire (FMC) and KPMG France reveals that the circular fashion market in Europe could exceed 100 billion euros by 2030. Credits: Unsplash The European circular fashion market could surpass the 100 billion euro (116 million dollars) mark by 2030. This figure, revealed this Thursday by the Fédération de la mode circulaire (FMC) and KPMG, demonstrates the economic power of a market that was once a niche but is now a priority for companies in the […]

Credits: Yours Clothing Something is shifting in the way plus size women discover, trust and buy fashion. It’s happening in the comments section of a TikTok video, in a DM from a creator whose body looks like yours, and in a room full of women who understand, without explanation, exactly what it means to have spent years feeling like fashion wasn’t made for you. On Thursday 28th May, Yours Clothing hosted exactly that kind of room. Held at The Broadcaster in London’s White City, the […]

In-depth Exterior of the Zara store at 189 Via del Corso in Rome, Italy. Credits: Zara. Madrid – Following the presentation on Wednesday of Inditex's accounts for the first quarter of 2026, we now look beyond the record-breaking sales and profits. This analysis aims to understand exactly how the company has performed at the start of this financial year. The owner of Zara has begun the new fiscal year with a widespread improvement in its main economic indicators. Firstly, looking at […]

Credits: Carhartt Working in direct sunlight requires more from professionals than just perseverance. Long days on construction sites, rooftops, in infrastructure, or in agriculture often mean hours of exposure to heat and UV radiation. Carhartt's Force Sun Defender T-shirts are specifically designed for professionals who work outdoors for extended periods. The collection includes a long-sleeve T-shirt and a short-sleeve T-shirt with integrated UPF 40+ UV protection. The shirt therefore offers […]

Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, founders and creative directors of Viktor&Rolf Credits: OTB Group Italian fashion group OTB (Only the Brave) has acquired the remaining shares it did not already own in Viktor&Rolf. The Dutch fashion house is now fully owned by the Italian group, according to a press release. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. In 2008, the initial deal was signed between Viktor&Rolf and OTB. At that time, a majority stake of 51 percent was […]

Lancaster, UK. Credits: Unsplash. New figures from MRI Software have revealed a mixed picture for UK footfall. According to the data platform, May activity showed momentum, yet not enough to break through, with persistent financial pressures among consumers impacting performance. Month-on-month, overall footfall was up 1 percent, led by retail parks at 1.6 percent, followed by shopping centres at 1.5 percent and high streets at 0.4 percent. On an annual basis, performance was not as strong. […]

Credits: FARFETCH Farfetch, the leading global platform for luxury, has unveiled an exclusive curation of bridalwear and wedding guest attire. The selection features exclusive pieces from Aje, Simone Rocha, Maria Lucia Hohan, and Nina Ricci, offering a romantic and diverse answer to this season’s evolving ceremonial dress codes. The Farfetch modern bridal edit features standout pieces designed to update the traditional wedding look with contemporary flair. Doralice Belli, Head of […]

Guests at FTUS's London programme cocktail event. Credits: Fashion Trust US / Getty. Incubator organisation Fashion Trust US (FTUS) has extended its mentorship programme to London, where it hosted recent award winners over a three-day initiative designed to provide insight into building and scaling a luxury business. Taking place from June 2 to 4, the programme was developed in partnership with Fashion Trust Arabia, the British Fashion Council, The Bicester Collection and Brand x Society. […]

Credits: Seasalt, Facebook British clothing retailer Seasalt has announced the closure of its four US stores just two years on from its expansion into the market. The Cornish company confirmed the news to Drapers, to which it said it was instead looking to grow its portfolio of partners in the US and Europe in the second half of the year, and thus wished to invest “accordingly in this area of the business”. The statement continued: “Therefore, in order to focus our efforts and resources […]

A Tommy Hilfiger store Image: Tommy Hilfiger US apparel group PVH Corporation reported solid results for the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year on Wednesday evening. However, management lowered its sales forecast for the full year due to the foreseeable negative impact of the war in Iran. In the first quarter, which ended on May 3, group revenue amounted to almost 2.03 billion US dollars. This represented an increase of 2.1 percent compared to the same period last year. However, adjusted […]

Rent the Runway Credits: Rent the Runway US clothing rental platform Rent the Runway has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended April 10, 2026, revealing strong top-line momentum and narrowing losses. Total revenue for the period reached 89.90 million dollars, representing a 29.20 percent increase year-over-year (YoY) compared to 69.60 million dollars in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. This performance exceeded the initial guidance provided by […]