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Barefoot shoes by Vivobarefoot. Credits: Vivobarefoot What do Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Camper, Vans and Tamaris have in common? In recent months, they have all introduced shoe models that are reminiscent of barefoot shoes or are explicitly marketed as such. They are tapping into a trend that has long existed far outside of fashion. Once derided as an eco-friendly or health shoe, barefoot shoes are increasingly becoming a fashion statement. This is more than just the expected counter-trend […]

SLNSH SP26 Credits: Saul Nash x Lululemon Canadian athleisure giant Lululemon is embarking on a new venture in Austria, where it is due to open its first regional store on September 4. Located in the capital city of Vienna on the Kärnter Straße, the new store spans over 200 square metres and houses what the brand describes to be a “welcoming environment” reflecting its “commitment to wellbeing, movement, and community”. The space intends to serve as a community hub, offering a […]

eBay Berlin Credits: Courtesy eBay The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Ebay of Depop Limited. The formal review into the merger launched in June, at which time the regulator said it was looking to determine the “impact the transaction could have on competition in the UK”. Its process involved an information-gathering period and an invitation for interested parties to comment on the proposed transaction, with the inquiry initially […]

Garments made by Ünteks Group from Recover's recycled cotton fibres. Credits: Recover. Madrid – Spanish company Recover, a recognised industry leader in the global production of recycled cotton fibres, has today announced a partnership agreement with Turkish textile company Ünteks Group. Through this new alliance, both companies will collaborate to promote the use of recycled cotton within the textile and fashion ecosystem. According to the Spanish company, under this alliance, the Turkish […]

A detail of the Nugnes boutique in Bari featuring the new Fendi collection. Credits: Nugnes British content creator Georgia Aldridge has been ordered to pay 213,000 pounds to a number of LVMH-owned brands after the UK’s High Court ruled that she sold fake luxury goods to social media followers. Aldridge is required to fork out the hefty sum to the likes of Fendi, Loewe, Dior and Celine, which had collectively accused the influencer and her company, Rolo Fashion Ltd, of costing them hundreds […]

Credits: King Louie In a brand landscape often dominated by subdued, neutral tones, King Louie deliberately chooses colour, character and a recognisable signature style. With the spring/summer 2027 collection, the brand reaffirms this position: bold, accessible and always easy to wear. Prints remain a consistent and important part of the collection, from graphic retro designs to playful floral and geometric patterns. The collection revolves around la vita è bella: enjoying small, summery […]

Beyond Nine Credits: Beyond Nine via Facebook UK apparel brand Beyond Nine has appointed Liam Price as its new chief executive officer. Price will step into the role this week to support Naomi Raybould, the founder of the label, in executing the brand vision of creating feel-good clothing designed for all stages of womanhood. In the new leadership position, the executive will guide the brand through its next phase of commercial expansion. Price joins the company at a time marked by consistent […]

A distorted dress by Viktor&Rolf, 2023 spring couture collection. Credits: Courtesy of 10 Corso Como Milan concept store and gallery 10 Corso Como is to host Viktor&Rolf. Spectrum, the first solo exhibition in Italy dedicated to the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren. The show runs from 25 September to 22 November 2026 at the gallery on the street from which the store takes its name, in central Milan, with free admission. The exhibition will showcase twenty haute couture […]

In depth Pádel Nuestro store at 257 Rosselló street in Barcelona, Spain. Credits: Pádel Nuestro. Madrid – Murcia-based sports multinational Pádel Nuestro continues to expand its retail footprint, having opened its new flagship store in Barcelona at the end of last May. The store is a prime example of the company's strategy for physical retail. It focuses on the customer experience as the foundation of the shopping journey it aims to provide for its growing community. This approach […]

An IKKS store in Paris, France, February 6, 2024. Credits: MAGALI COHEN Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Paris - Under the leadership of investment firm MB.SC, the IKKS group is starting a new chapter with the appointment of Alexandre Meerson as CEO to lead the brand's revival and accelerate its development. A profile of Alexandre Meerson, new CEO of the IKKS group A graduate of ESCP Business School, Alexandre Meerson began his career in the family business alongside his father, Emerich […]

DATA ANALYSIS Louis Vuitton menswear handbags from the Louis Vuitton SS27 Menswear collection Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Somewhere between the DR Congo squad walking off a plane in matching leopard print suits and custom bags, Erling Haaland treating this World Cup like a rolling exhibition of his Hermès bag collection, and the sheer size of the Bottega Veneta collection sitting in Jacob Elordi's wardrobe, it became clear that menswear had quietly found its next commercial […]

Credits: AFRO Fashion Association and Accademia del Lusso AFRO Fashion Association and Accademia del Lusso have announced a new partnership to support emerging fashion professionals through a scholarship programme worth approximately 120,000 Euros. The initiative will provide five scholarships to students from Cameroon, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria and Italy, with the aim of expanding access to higher education in fashion and luxury. More than 60 applications from nine countries were reviewed […]

Credits: Klarna Consumers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will now be covered by the same regulatory protections as other forms of consumer credit after new rules have come into force by the UK government on July 15. The changes place BNPL providers, including Klarna, PayPal and Clearpay, under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Under the new framework, providers are required to carry out affordability assessments before offering credit, while consumers […]

TikTok Credits: Pexels, Cottonbro Social media platform TikTok, known for its short-form videos, is “turning online discovery into real-world growth and jobs,” unlocking entrepreneurialism in Britain, as new research shows that the platform contributed at least 10 billion pounds to the UK economy in 2025 and supported 153,000 jobs. The report utilises research conducted by public policy research agency Public First, exploring how users, creators and businesses use TikTok, alongside […]

Re&Up secures B Corp certification. Credits: Re&Up . Re&Up has become a certified B Corporation, marking a milestone in the company’s efforts to scale textile-to-textile recycling while meeting verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The Eindhoven-based company develops recycled cotton fibres and polyester chips from end-of-life textile waste using its proprietary textile-to-textile recycling technology. In a statement, Ebru […]

Marks & Spencer Pantheon store on Oxford Street. Credits: Marks & Spencer. Amid an ongoing store renewal strategy, Marks & Spencer has now revealed a new blueprint for its Fashion, Home and Beauty floors at its Pantheon flagship location on Oxford Street, London. The store will serve as a test and learn site, trialling new features before they are then rolled out across the wider retail network. A similar process has already been implemented among Marks & Spencer’s Food […]

Asos pop-up, SoHo Credits: Asos UK e-commerce platform Asos has appointed Lizzie Jones as its new global head of trading. Jones returns to the fashion retailer after a 20-year departure, following an extensive career at US technology giant Amazon. In the new role, Jones will be responsible for leading global trading across market trading, digital trading, and onsite content and marketing. The remit of the executive involves defining the global trading strategy, accelerating topline growth, and […]

Credits: Stichd Dutch company Stichd, part of the Puma Group, has appointed Michal Siwik as its new regional head of sales for Eastern Europe. The appointment coincides with the company's move to a direct-to-retail model in the region and the opening of a new regional hub in Warsaw, Poland. Stichd, which holds licences for brands including Puma, Levi's, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, had until now operated in Eastern Europe through distributors and agents, making it the last region where the […]

Cotton Credits: U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, the voluntary sustainability program for US cotton growers and traceability platform for all US cotton, has announced that one in four cotton acres now provides field-level data through its scheme. In a statement, U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol said it has hit a new milestone for supply chain transparency, with 2.34 million planted acres now providing field-level data through its programme for the 2026 crop year, representing […]

Valérie Duport, Chairwoman, and Hugo Lucchino, Chief Executive, Villa Noailles. Credits: Luc Bertrand Hyères (France) - After 28 years at Chanel, image and communications specialist Valérie Duport has been elected president of Villa Noailles by its board of directors. This appointment comes as the ties between the luxury brand and the cultural institution, which organises the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyères, have gradually strengthened over the past […]

Fréderic Merlin, Donald Tang and Satchi Credits: F. Julienne Donald Tang, the executive chairman of Shein, is reportedly due to step down as the Chinese e-tail giant nears the end of its IPO process. According to Reuters, which cited sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Shein’s founder and CEO Sky Xu will take up the position of chairman. The media outlet said Tang would continue to work alongside the management team as a senior advisor for the foreseeable future. He will not be […]

Collina Strada x PETA T-shirt Credits: Collina Strada / PETA Independent, New York-based fashion label Collinda Strada has teamed up with animal rights group PETA to launch a limited-edition shirt calling for an end to horse-drawn carriages in New York City. Proceeds from the T-shirt sales will be donated to The Coalition for Responsible Carriage Horse Retirement, a coalition of horse rescuers, advocates, and sanctuaries committed to ensuring safe and reputable homes for every horse used by […]

Dr. Martens outlet Credits: Dr. Martens Ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) being held at 9.30am BST today in London, British footwear brand Dr. Martens plc (Dr. Martens), released a trading update confirming that its operational performance since the start of the current financial year has been in line with management expectations. Consequently, the group has left its guidance and market outlook for the financial year 2027 (FY27) completely unchanged. Management confirmed it is on track […]

Rina Lipa, style dilemma director at Asos Credits: Asos Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed Rina Lipa as its style dilemma director to help “customers solve everyday style dilemmas”. In the newly created role, the British model, actress and dancer, and younger sister to global popstar Dua Lipa, will help answer fashion’s most-asked question: “What to wear to…?”. Lipa’s answers to style dilemmas will be curated on a new pop-up destination on the Asos app and website, […]

Credits: Harvey Nichols British retail giant Frasers Group has been given the green light to place a bid on the ailing luxury retailer, Harvey Nichols. The Sports Direct owner had previously demanded access to the sale process, yet its interest was contested by brands selling through the department store chain that had raised concerns over the potential takeover. According to Sky News, which cited a memo from the retailer to brand partners, Harvey Nichols has now told suppliers that it was […]

Credits: Diamonds Factory British jewellery retailer Diamonds Factory has opened a new store in Trinity Leeds shopping centre. The brand specialises in custom-designed engagement rings and jewellery, offering private consultations and design guidance alongside ready-made collections. The Leeds location started out as a showroom concept launched last summer, according to Darragh Duggan, regional sales manager at Diamonds Factory. Duggan said the showroom performed above expectations, citing […]

Amy Johns, MA International Luxury Business Program Course Leader at Vogue College of Fashion. Credits: Amy Johns Interview Ask Amy Johns about luxury and she rarely starts with the product. For the Course Leader of the online MA International Luxury Business program at Vogue College of Fashion, a handbag or a heritage brand is a window onto something larger: how people define status, where they place value and what their choices say about them. Her outlook has been shaped by more than a […]

Lancaster, UK. Credits: Unsplash. UK retail sales grew 1.9 percent year-on-year in June, as strong online demand helped offset weaker in-store performance during the month’s record-breaking heatwave, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Online non-food sales rose 5.1 percent, outpacing overall retail growth and pushing online penetration to 39 percent of all non-food purchases, reflecting the highest level recorded so far this year. Clothing and footwear sales remained […]

Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on trade agreement Credits: FashionUnited with AI Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, Bern said Monday, saying the deal would boost legal certainty for businesses in both countries. Following Britain's 2016 decision to leave the European Union, London swiftly concluded a trade agreement with Switzerland in 2019 to stake out their trade relations as two independent players outside the bloc, […]

Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela. Credits: Unsplash. Seamstresses at Venezuelan fashion label By Efrain Mogollon are used to making colorful dresses with ruffled sleeves and elegant draped skirts, but these days they face a grim task: making body bags for thousands of quake victims. They never thought they would be making something so morbid, but like other Venezuelan operations, their workshop has shifted priorities following the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on June […]

Richemont's corporate headquarters Image: Richemont Richemont remains on a growth trajectory. The Swiss jewellery and watch group significantly increased its sales in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding analysts' expectations. Products from its jewellery houses, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, continue to be highly popular. The company announced on Wednesday that group sales climbed by 17 percent to 6.33 billion euros (7.24 billion dollars) between April and June, […]

US president Donald J. Trump at the White House on July 6, 2026. Credits: The White House, by Joyce N. Boghosian. Madrid – US president Donald J. Trump is continuing his unusual, unique and controversial policy of demanding the most only to ultimately impose the least. He has now announced his decision to scrap a 20 percent levy on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The levy has been abandoned in favour of trade and investment agreements with the Persian Gulf countries. Just […]

Alexis Rollier, CFO, PVH Credits: Business Wire/PVH US apparel group PVH Corporation (PVH) has announced the appointment of Alexis Rollier as its new chief financial officer. Rollier will join the company in early September 2026, reporting directly to the chief executive officer, Stefan Larsson. In this new role, Rollier will lead the global finance organization of the group and oversee all aspects of the financial steering for the company around the world. The executive will also join the […]

International Woolmark Prize opens applications for its next edition Credits: Woolmark Interview As applications for the 2028 edition of the International Woolmark Prize (IWP) have officially opened, the prestigious competition is shaking up its own rules. For the first time in seven decades, the prize is no longer exclusively for founders of independent labels. It is now open to designers working within established houses. Damien Pommeret, regional director for Western Europe at Woolmark, […]

Shinola's “Set The Pace" campaign with Nicholas Braun. Credits: Shinola As Swiss watch brands contend with a reshaped US tariff regime and supply disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, Detroit-based Shinola is making its most ambitious brand statement to date. On Tuesday, the company unveiled its first-ever overarching brand campaign, "Set The Pace," reintroducing the Runwell, the watch that launched the brand in 2011, through a cinematic short film starring and […]

In Pictures Gap ‘The Hailey Jeans’ campaign Credits: Gap American retailer Gap has unveiled a limited-edition denim capsule collection with model and beauty entrepreneur Hailey Bieber, reimagining Gap’s relaxed denim icons with her personal style. Dubbed ‘The Hailey Jeans,’ the capsule features two relaxed fits, rooted in Bieber’s “laid-back approach to denim,” the Extra Baggy and ‘90s Low Rise Loose, inspired by two of her favourite vintage Gap jeans from the late […]

US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs in April 2025 Image: Andrew Leyden / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the US government under President Donald Trump has repaid billions in tariffs. A total of approximately 81.3 billion dollars was refunded from October 2025 to the end of June, according to data from the Treasury Department. In the same period last year, the sum was just under 5.3 billion dollars. According to the US Congressional Budget […]

CEO PROFILE Nabil Salah, CEO of Harper & Neyer. Credits: Harper & Neyer. Before dressing the players of Málaga CF, seeing his garments displayed in over thirty concessions in El Corte Inglés and in his five own stores, Nabil Salah Mohamed sold counterfeit football shirts. He bought them online and resold them to acquaintances and at market stalls, until an encounter with Customs made him rethink his path. He understood that he no longer wanted to sell other people's products, […]

In Pictures Louis Vuitton X FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy trunk Credits: Louis Vuitton As the FIFA World Cup 2026 final approaches, Parisian luxury house Louis Vuitton, the official supplier for the event, presented the new bespoke case designed to transport the trophy, along with a limited-edition luggage line. The synergy between high-level sport and luxury continues to strengthen. Following a tradition started at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Louis Vuitton will mark the FIFA World […]

In Pictures GU's fall/winter 2026 collection Credits: GU GU, the Fast Retailing-owned sister brand to Uniqlo, has launched its fall/winter 2026 collection, the first by new creative director Francesco Risso. The collection is a comprehensive overhaul of the brand's product lineup timed to its 20th anniversary. Risso, the former Marni creative director, has restructured GU's offering around six lifestyle concepts — Minimal, Classic, Playful, Utility, Sport and Cozy — each presented as […]

Arena, Collection SS26 Credits: Arena Performance swimwear brand Arena has renewed its partnership with USA Swimming, extending the agreement through 2028 in a deal timed to the Los Angeles Olympic Games. The renewal sees Arena continue as an official partner of the national governing body, which counts 380,000 members across athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers, and is responsible for selecting and training the US teams for international competition, including the Olympics. "Renewing […]

Credits: Fashion Forward Kinspire A Second Chance, Inc. will launch the second year of its Fashion Forward Kinspire™ programme this summer, expanding a fashion education initiative designed to introduce young people in kinship and foster care to careers across the fashion industry. The programme combines mentorship, career exploration and creative learning with a redesigned curriculum focused on confidence-building, personal branding and professional development. Participants will work with […]

Credits: Courtesy of Le Slip Français x Saint James On Monday, the question was whether investors still believe in independent French textile brands. The initial public offering of Le Slip Français was set to provide some answers. That moment has now arrived. Only a few hours after the markets opened, it is still too early to speak of a stock market success or a definitive validation of the model. The debut of Le Slip Français on Euronext Growth Paris did not trigger a financial tidal wave. […]

eVent Fabrics campaign. Credits: eVent Fabrics US-based eVent Fabrics has announced a partnership with Chinese outdoor brand Pelliot to bring its PFAS-free alpineST and windstormST laminates to the Chinese outdoor market, in a deal both companies frame as a step in the industry's shift away from so-called "forever chemicals." Under the agreement, Pelliot will use eVent's alpineST laminate — a PFAS-free membrane paired with performance face fabrics and a C0 durable water repellent finish — […]

In Pictures January launches new debut shoe ‘Scignal’ Credits: January January, a new global running shoe brand rooted in “innovation, inclusivity and considered design” has launched, founded by male and female Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) runners. Described as a “next-generation running” brand, January is looking to reimagine high-performance running “for everyone,” reflecting the sport's evolving culture to make it “more accessible without […]

In Pictures FoundRae London flagship Credits: FoundRae New York-based fine Jewellery brand FoundRae, known for its symbolic and spiritual designs, has opened its first international flagship store on Mount Street in London. In a statement, FoundRae said that it chose Mount Street in Mayfair as the store’s location due to the “quintessential” feel of the shopping street, which has retail roots dating back to the 1700s, with the store sitting next door to a Milanese patisserie […]

Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, designers of Ottolinger. Credits: Peter Lindbergh Foundation, courtesy of Desigual. Madrid – Desigual continues to advance its unique and increasingly elevated collaboration policy, announcing its latest partnership with Berlin-based Ottolinger. A regular on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar, Ottolinger has developed a capsule collection with the Spanish company, founded in Barcelona in 1984. This new collection draws from Desigual's historical […]

Knix partners with Holt Renfrew Credits: Knix Joanna Griffiths is stepping down from Knix, the Toronto-based intimates brand she founded in 2013, ending a 14-year run that took the company from digitally native startup to international omnichannel retailer. Chief commercial officer Nicole Tapscott will succeed her as president. The departure, first reported by The Globe and Mail and later confirmed by Griffiths on social media, comes four years after Swedish hygiene and health group Essity […]

Credits: OLYMP OLYMP Bezner KG, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, has been renowned for its outstanding shirt expertise for 75 years. Simultaneously, the fashion brand is consistently evolving, creating modern looks for complete outfits that naturally blend business and casual wear. As a logical next step, OLYMP has revised the visual identity of its shirts, jumpers, polos, T-shirts and all other items for autumn 2026. The new label concept creates a uniform brand identity across the […]

Sosandar Harrogate Credits: Sosandar via Facebook UK-based women's fashion brand Sosandar has announced its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a 14 percent revenue growth year-over-year, to 42.30 million pounds (56.50 million dollars) compared to 37.10 million pounds in the previous financial year. The gross margin increased to 64 percent, reflecting a sustained focus on margin improvement. Adjusted profit before tax increased to 0.40 million pounds, up from 0.20 […]

Lionel Messi x Adidas Credits: Adidas Adidas closed the first half of 2026 as the sportswear industry's most visible brand, generating 1.9 billion dollars in Media Impact Value (MIV) between January 1 and June 30, according to data from Launchmetrics. The figure represents a 12 percent increase over the second half of 2025 and places the German brand ahead of Nike, which recorded 1.7 billion dollars over the same period. But a closer look at the data reveals how much of that lead rests on a […]

Adriana Domínguez, chief executive officer of Adolfo Domínguez. Credits: Adolfo Domínguez. Madrid – Not in the morning, nor at midday, nor in the afternoon. It was only after the markets had closed that Adolfo Domínguez announced the cancellation of its results publication, scheduled for this past Monday, July 13, 2026. This decision stems from an adjustment to its financial reporting calendar. Under this new policy, the Spanish fashion multinational will no longer report its quarterly […]

Credits: Carhartt American workwear brand Carhartt has released a collection of work shorts designed for tough working conditions on warm days, according to a press release. The shorts are available for both men and women and are aimed at professionals such as installers; carpenters; gardeners; and mechanics who work outdoors. According to Carhartt, the work shorts offer the same durability as the brand's well-known long work trousers, but with added ventilation. Hard-wearing materials, […]

BPCM appoints Christian Langbein EVP of Growth & Strategy. Credits: BPCM Global communications agency BPCM has appointed Christian Langbein as executive vice president of growth and strategy, the agency announced. Building on BPCM's recent leadership evolution in late 2025 and continued investment in its globally integrated offering, Christian will lead the agency's Growth & Strategy practice, overseeing brand strategy, positioning, campaign development and partnerships across […]

Giuseppe De Biasi completes Lowa's new management trio Image: Lowa Sportschuhe GmbH Outdoor footwear brand Lowa has appointed Giuseppe De Biasi as general manager operations. He succeeds Alexander Nicolai, who is leaving the company after 12 years. As Lowa announced on Monday, De Biasi will manage the areas of product development, production and central corporate functions. Together with CEO Andrea Dorigo and general manager commercial Marco Pirani, both of whom were appointed earlier this […]

Debenhams at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Ahead of the Annual General Meeting later today, the group chief executive officer of UK-based retail conglomerate Debenhams Group, Dan Finley, issued an update on the current trading performance of the group. The statement highlights that the multi-year turnaround of the business continues at pace, supported by two upward revisions to financial guidance over the past nine months. Management expressed satisfaction with […]

President Donald J. Trump during the inauguration of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Credits: The White House, by Daniel Torok. Madrid – In the latest update on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Iran and the US, and the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, US president Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed that the maritime corridor remains open for the passage of goods. This security guarantee is provided by the […]

Olivier Rousteing Credits: Rabanne Rabanne has confirmed the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as its new creative director, marking one of the most closely watched leadership transitions in the luxury sector this season. The 40-year-old French designer succeeds Julien Dossena, who announced his departure on June 24, 2026 after a 13-year tenure at the Puig-owned house. “Joining Rabanne is a tremendous honor. This is a House that has always challenged convention, transforming bold ideas into […]

A pair of Martin Margiela's painted graffiti Tabi boots from 1991 sold for 364,000 euros at auction on July 9, setting a new world record for the designer at auction and anchoring a sale that more than quadrupled its low estimate. The white glove auction, held in collaboration with Maurice Auction, totalled 1,385,020 euros including fees. The boots, exhibited at Margiela's first museum show at the Palais Galliera, surpassed the previous Margiela record of 101,400 euros, set in January 2025 by […]

Report The Paris Good Fashion, a French non-profit action tank aiming to accelerate the adoption of circular fashion practices, has announced the launch of the Fashion Cities Coalition (FCC) during the second edition of its annual two-day seminar event, Midsummer Camp. The FCC brings together eight capitals: Paris; Milan; Singapore; Dubai; Copenhagen; New York; London; and Cotonou (Benin). They are united around a common idea: coalition as a new method of international cooperation. Through the […]

Credits: Longchamp / Dan Martensen French leather goods brand Longchamp has released its autumn/winter 2026 campaign. The campaign centres on a young Parisian woman moving through various locations in the French capital, including the banks of the Seine and amid Haussmann architecture. It is divided into two chapters, autumn and winter, following the protagonist's style as the seasons change. Credits: Longchamp / Dan Martensen The editorial features several bag styles from the Le Pliage […]

Dave Clark Credits: Auger Supply chain software startup Auger, co-founded by former Amazon CEO worldwide consumer Dave Clark, has closed a $50 million Series B, pushing its total funding to $150 million. Eclipse led the round, joined by returning investor Oak HC/FT. “More and more enterprises are reaching the same conclusion: autonomy is their future. And almost no one can actually deliver on that promise. We raised now to move faster toward where our customers are already headed,” Clark […]

Credits: EXCELLA® zipper provided to the collection (concept item) YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, “YKK”), has developed a concept version of its premium EXCELLA® zipper series made from nonwoven fabric sheets created by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials. Based on a proposal by fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, this item was created as a result of collaboration between Nakazato, Seiko Epson Corporation […]

Credits: Dior / Chris Lensz French luxury house Christian Dior is presenting an exhibition titled 'Grammar of Forms', built around creative director Jonathan Anderson's second haute couture collection for the brand. The show explores how Anderson approached couture-making as a structured language, drawing on the codes, techniques and craft traditions of the Dior ateliers. The collection was shaped by two references: the Dior archive and the work of American sculptor Lynda Benglis. According to […]

A selection of craft pieces chosen as finalists for the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2026. Credits: Loewe Foundation. Madrid – Following the outstanding success of its latest 2026 edition, the Loewe Foundation has announced the opening of the application phase for a particularly special and commemorative tenth edition of its international craft prize. The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize is now accepting applications. The award will be presented in spring 2027 from a yet-to-be-announced location […]

Marcia Dos Santos moves from Nike to Puma Image: Puma SE German sportswear provider Puma SE has filled another key position. On Monday, the company announced the appointment of Marcia Dos Santos as vice president BU Core. This follows a structural reform where Puma introduced separate teams for its Sportstyle and Core Business Units (BU). The Sportstyle division has been led by Laurent Fricker since the beginning of June. Dos Santos will take up her newly created position on July 15, according […]

NIST Research Grade Test Material (RGTM) 10279 Credits: NIST Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a candidate textile material that can be tested by laboratories to validate and improve methods for recognising and classifying textiles, which could potentially reduce manufacturers’ costs. Known as Research Grade Test Material (RGTM) 10279, the textiles for feedstock identification feature a set of five fabric squares all made from different […]

In Pictures Bianca Saunders collaboration with The Midnight Club ‘Meet You Before Sunrise’ collection Credits: Bianca Saunders London-based menswear designer Bianca Saunders has unveiled a collaboration with the independent, multidisciplinary creative company The Midnight Club for her spring/summer 2027 collection. Saunders has worked with The Midnight Club on the concept and design of the collection, titled ‘Meet You Before Sunrise,’ exploring the “transitional space between […]

Alejandro Santos, marketing and communications director of Pronovias. Credits: Pronovias. Madrid – Pronovias is continuing to lay the foundations for its next chapter under the ownership of British investment group Cap Capital, announcing the appointment of Alejandro Santos as its new marketing director. This appointment follows the official announcement almost a month ago of Luis Müller Heiberg as the company's new chief financial officer, the first addition to Cap Capital's 'new […]

UK flag on government building Credits: Pexels by Cleo Beater Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced that the UK government will “unlock billions in finance” for small businesses, marking one of the most significant reforms to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in years. In a statement, HM Treasury said that 12,000 additional SMEs per year will receive support accessing finance as it expands its Growth Guarantee Scheme, as the government allocates 500 […]

UK Jury for the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge Credits: Reliance Industries Limited The R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (RCDC), an Indian platform championing circular innovation in fashion and textiles, successfully concluded its United Kingdom jury round in the UK capital. The event brought together globally respected leaders from fashion, sustainability, design and innovation to evaluate a cohort of pioneering circular fashion entrepreneurs. The initiative reflects a growing global […]

Stella McCartney H&M collection campaign shot by Sam Rock in London Credits: H&M by Sam Rock H&M has announced its return to London Fashion Week in September, promising to “shake things up” with a new partnership with renowned photographer Nick Knight and ShowStudio. The brand wants to rethink the fashion show experience. “Our 2025 London Fashion Week event was a defining moment for the brand, so we are excited to be returning to the schedule to shake things up again. Nick […]

A vessel in Malaysia. Credits: Nazarizal Mohammad via Unsplash. "The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for world trade," stated the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in a press release. The command stressed that "Iran does not control it" and that US forces remain deployed and prepared to "ensure that freedom of navigation continues to be available for commercial shipping." This is the latest official update from the US government regarding one of the world's primary […]

Brooke Bobb Credits: Nordstrom/ Hunter Abrams Nordstrom Inc. has announced editor Brooke Bobb as its next vice president and fashion director. Bobb, who previously worked as fashion news director at Harper's Bazaar in New York City, will cover all fashion categories of the American department store chain, reporting to chief merchandising officer Jamie Nordstrom. The former editor will be in charge of collaborating with merchant leaders, partnering with brands, attending global fashion events, […]

Credits: Istituto Marangoni Istituto Marangoni Paris presented Crafting Futures, its fashion design graduate show for the 2025/2026 academic year, on July 6, 2026, at the Hôtel de Galliffet, home to the Italian Cultural Institute in Paris. The show marked 20 years since the school's Paris campus opened in the French capital in 2006. Valérie Berdah Levy, school director of Istituto Marangoni Paris, highlighted the anniversary. "For twenty years, Istituto Marangoni Paris has welcomed emerging […]

Workers United is rallying at multiple The North Face store locations across the United States on Monday over a deal between the VF-owned lifestyle brand and Movement Gyms. According to a statement from the organization, the partnership between both companies violates VF’s corporate values due to "Movement's ongoing mistreatment of rock climbing workers." Customers of The North Face were also invited to join the protest, which will take place in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Northern […]

Spring 2027. Credits: Selected Some collections chase the moment; Selected wants to capture it. For Spring/Summer 2027, the Bestseller-owned brand builds its season around ‘Stories through the Lens’, a study in everyday moments seen through a distinctly Scandinavian perspective. The season balances softness and strength: relaxed tailoring, elevated casualwear and timeless design, carried with an effortless, contemporary attitude. Its defining chapter is a collaboration with the iconic film […]

CEO interview Credit: Pas Normal Studio Pas Normal Studios (French for ‘not normal’) is a Danish cycling brand focused on ambitious cyclists. With its minimalist design, it is currently one of the most sought-after brands in the segment. The brand is currently opening stores from Munich to Beijing and collaborating with established brands like the hyped outdoor brand Salomon. Its origins, however, actually lie in fashion. Behind Pas Normal Studios is Karl-Oskar Olsen, who co-founded […]

Resort 27 Fabric, Print & Pattern Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Navigating an increasingly uncertain climate, for Resort 27, designers prioritized investment dressing with timeless pieces like classic, Chanel-style bouclé suits. Aside from a few playfully youthful sweaters, the collections focused on versatility. Pieces ranged from preppy plaids to splashy print dresses all crafted to transition into summer and offer consumers multi-season longevity. Here are the top trends for […]

CEO interview Marco Götz Credits: Drykorn Financial crises, pandemics, geopolitical turmoil – for Marco Götz, a state of emergency is the norm. The Drykorn founder is correspondingly calm when looking back on a first half-year that saw the Kitzingen-based label suffer a significant loss in menswear due to the Wormland insolvency. In an interview with FashionUnited, Götz discusses growing international markets, the shift in tailoring and the new dual leadership with co-CEO Marino […]

Source Fashion July 2026. Credits: Source. Source Fashion has wrapped what was its largest edition to date following a change in location to Excel London, where the fair could adopt a significantly expanded format to house global manufacturers, UK suppliers and fashion buyers. New Sri Lanka and Jordan pavilions confirmed for January 2027 The three-day event brought together 305 exhibitors from 19 countries, while organisers reported increased footfall and a 20 percent rise in high-value […]

Loro Piana, New Bond Street store in London Credits: Loro Piana LVMH-owned luxury lifestyle brand Loro Piana has added yet another win to its ongoing efforts to defend its signature White Sole footwear range. In a preliminary ruling issued on May 12 but only recently made public, the Court of Turin ordered French e-tailer Parijan SAS to stop producing and selling footwear judged to be a copy or dupe of Loro Piana's 'Summer Walk' and 'Open Walk' designs, which date back to 2003 and 2005. The […]

Updated Shein pop-up in Marseille, October 2024. Credits: Shein. Fashion titan Shein has won approval from China's market watchdog for its initial public offering application in Hong Kong, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a statement on Friday. Shein's plan to sell up to 341.6 million shares and list on the Hong Kong stock exchange is approved, the CSRC said. Plans to list the company in New York and London had been held back in recent years by regulatory hurdles, […]

Wrangler launches next gen denim Toughlite Credits: Wrangler, Kontoor Brands Denim brand Wrangler has launched a new next-gen denim fabric, Toughlite, designed to be lighter in weight but just as sturdy and durable as its heavier denim. Developed in-house, Toughlite is made from a 99 percent cotton and 1 percent elastane blend, and weighs up to 20 percent less than traditional 14.75oz heavyweight denim. Offering "made-to-move comfort," the denim is flexible and does not require any break-in […]

Asos launches Arrange Bespoke with Johannes Warnke collab. Credits: Asos. Asos has launched Arrange Bespoke, a new collaboration series designed to bring emerging creative talent into its elevated occasionwear label Arrange. The initiative debuted during Paris Haute Couture Week with a hand-crafted dress created by Central Saint Martins student Johannes Warnke. Developed alongside the Arrange design team, the piece combines production remnants and off-cuts with the brand’s naturally dyed […]

Zara store at 1-9-1 Shinsaibashi in the Chūō-ku district of Osaka, Japan. Credits: Zara. Madrid – At a time of particular significance for Inditex, and especially for its leading fashion chain Zara, the Spanish company has just announced the departure of veteran executive Beatriz Padín. A key figure within the group for the past 40 years, Padín has spent the last 25 as the director of its primary business line: the Zara womenswear division. Inditex's management announced the news in a […]

StockX launches Mystery Boxes Credits: StockX StockX has launched yet another new feature, Mystery Boxes, as the online marketplace looks to capitalize on the rise of surprise-based ecommerce. As of July 9, customers across the United States can purchase Mystery Boxes on StockX, boxes of unknown products that have been sourced directly from the marketplace’s pre-verified inventory. Divided into clear price tiers, with the odds shared upfront, StockX guarantees that each item in its Mystery […]

Manchester Fashion Week promotional image. Credits: Manchester Fashion Week. Manchester Fashion Week has unveiled its biggest programme to date for September 9 to 12, alongside the launch of C.T.E.M. Fashion Collective, a new non-profit initiative designed to create year-round opportunities for emerging designers, students and young creatives. The expanded event will take place across multiple venues in Manchester's St. John's district, featuring runway shows, exhibitions and industry talks. […]

Kate Hills, Make it British founder. Credits: Make it British. Make it British is bringing back its trade show Make it British Live! in January 2027, following a seven-year absence. The two-day event will take place in London on 12 and 13 January 2027, with the venue and further details set to be announced in August. The event aims to reconnect brands, designers and buyers with manufacturers across the UK supply chain. Businesses involved in garment production, textiles, trims, machinery, […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion grew across every channel last week, with in-store sales leading the way for the first time in weeks, as high street growth broadened after a run of online-driven trading. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +4.41%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — a notable result given it built on an exceptional +18.47% base from the same week last year. Store fashion was the standout, up +8.27% against an already-positive +7.37% base. […]

Celia & Ossie by Norman Bain 1967 Credits: Celia Birtwell The Fashion and Textile Museum in London has announced its next exhibition will celebrate Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell, who became known as one of the most influential creative and romantic partnerships of ‘Swinging London’ in the 1960s and early 1970s. The ‘Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell’ exhibition will run from October 2, 2026, to April 27, 2027, and showcase an “intoxicating world of slinky, bias-cut dresses, […]

Carin Rodebjer, founder of Rodebjer. Credits: Rodebjer. New York-born fashion label Rodebjer has announced the return of founder Carin Rodebjer as creative director, alongside plans to expand its presence in the UK as part of a broader international growth strategy. The move marks a new chapter for the brand, with the autumn/winter 2026 collection introducing renewed creative direction, while the spring/summer 2027 collection revisits archive designs through updated silhouettes, […]

Visualisation Credits: On Holding AG Swiss sportswear company On Holding AG (On) is restructuring its global sales organisation and appointing two new executives. The company announced on Wednesday that the existing commercial leadership will be divided into two roles, effective September 2026. Rebecca Cai will assume the newly created position of chief global markets officer on September 1. The current general manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will be responsible for market […]

Lacoste x Lamarel Credits: Lacoste French brand Lacoste and Swiss fashion brand Lamarel have unveiled a joint 20-piece capsule collection inspired by 1990s tennis culture, according to a press release. The collection is designed for womenswear, menswear and kidswear. At the heart of the collection is the polo shirt, reimagined in short and long-sleeved versions. It is complemented by knitwear; ribbed polo shirts; knitted jumpers; sweaters; and a T-shirt for everyday wear. Functional pieces […]

A Tom Tailor store. Credits: Tom Tailor Tom Tailor improved its profitability and extended its financing in the 2025 financial year. The Hamburg-based clothing company achieved a turnover of 582 million euros in the period, just below the previous year's result, according to a statement released on Thursday. In 2024, the company generated revenue of 588 million euros. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) improved by 38 percent year-over-year to 52.2 […]

Prague, Czech Republic. Credits: Unsplash A fire in a warehouse in Zlin, Czech Republic, destroyed 70,000 pairs of shoes on Thursday. The warehouse is located on the site of the former Bata shoe manufacturing empire. The company Vasky, which manufactured the shoes, reported its losses at seven million dollars. No one was injured, firefighters confirmed. They added that the fire was still out of control on Thursday afternoon and the building continued to collapse. “We have lost almost […]

Credits: Lacoste Paris - A French court on Thursday provisionally banned the Asian e-commerce giant from selling items on its platform that feature the famous Lacoste crocodile logo. Pending a final ruling, the Paris judicial court “has taken provisional measures throughout the European Union”. The aim is to “prevent infringement of Lacoste’s renowned trademarks resulting from the sale of clothing, jewellery and fashion accessories on the Shein platform”. The judge “found a […]

MARTIN MARGIELA - PERSONAL ARCHIVES. Credits: @Niña Slavcheva Paris - After a career spent scrupulously avoiding being photographed, Belgian fashion star Martin Margiela auctioned off part of his personal archives on Thursday, fetching over one million euros. Fans of the 69-year-old pioneer, who retired in 2009, had the opportunity to acquire items ranging from sketches to one of his signature white work coats at a sale in Paris that Margiela personally supervised. The sale of the 195-piece […]

Manish Malhotra Haute Couture FW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Indian designers are a growing presence at Paris Haute Couture Week -- "overdue" representation for a country that has long played a role behind the scenes, the latest newcomer, Manish Malhotra, told AFP. Malhotra, 59, became the fourth Indian designer after Rahul Mishra, Gaurav Gupta and Vaishali S to join the official Paris calendar this week, considered the most elite stage of the global fashion industry. The best-known […]

Fendi Haute Couture FW26. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fendi presented its first haute couture show under designer Maria Grazia Chiuri Thursday, showing off a luxurious collection of black and cream looks -- and a tribute to longtime couturier Karl Lagerfeld. Held in Rome, where Fendi was established in 1925, and attended by celebrities including Monica Bellucci, Jessica Alba and Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni, the show opened with the luxury brand's instantly recognisable black and […]