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The teams backstage at the Zadig & Voltaire FW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Far from the fantasy of glamour and the front row, fashion week is primarily a marathon for public relations teams. With New York Fashion Week wrapping up and handing over the reins to London, and Paris and Milan to follow, many interns and junior assistants are preparing to face their first major event rush. Between regretting stilettos within the first hour and escorting VIPs through the kitchens, […]

Credits: Barbour British outerwear brand Barbour has introduced Birchwood Tartan, a new seasonal interpretation of the brand's family 'Dress Tartan' sett, for autumn/winter 2026. The collection spans menswear and womenswear and appears across outerwear, shirting, knitwear and layering pieces, with a wider rollout planned from August 2026. Credits: Barbour The brand said the tartan was inspired by the changing colours of native Scottish woodlands, combining camel and navy tones with […]

Credits: Calvin Klein Collection US fashion house Calvin Klein presented the Collection spring 2027 runway show on September 11, 2026, at Terminal Warehouse in New York City. The show, staged by creative director Veronica Leoni, extends the label's ongoing exploration of what the brand terms American minimalism. Credits: Calvin Klein Collection "American minimalism was a discipline of removal: take away everything that does not carry the work, until only what is necessary remains," […]

Credits: Benyamin Apoo Dutch footwear brand Benyamin Apoo presented its luxury bridal and evening shoe collection at CAST Preview, the Netherlands' leading footwear trade event, drawing interest from retailers, buyers and other industry professionals. The event gave the brand a platform to show its craftsmanship and design language to a trade audience as it builds out its presence in the high-end footwear segment. Visitors were introduced to Benyamin Apoo's signature aesthetic: sculptural […]

Ganni x Hunter collaboration. Credit: Hunter Ganni and Hunter are releasing a limited-edition collection of weatherproof apparel and accessories. The collaboration combines the British heritage of Hunter with the Danish design style of Ganni, according to a press release. The collection consists of three ponchos; matching rain hats; a protective poncho cover for the Ganni Bou Bag; high Chelsea-style Wellington boots; and an umbrella. The items are made from waterproof materials and are […]

Rachel Zoe takes style director role at What Goes Around Comes Around Credits: What Goes Around Comes Around What Goes Around Comes Around has appointed Rachel Zoe as style director, formalizing a relationship between the stylist and the vintage luxury reseller that goes back decades. Zoe's remit covers seasonal collections, styling, special projects and events across the year. Her first output, The Rachel Zoe Edit, is a selection drawn from the company's archive, unveiled at its Wooster […]

Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. In summaryThe US has been [Inditex](https://fashionunited.com/tags/inditex)'s second most important market, surpassed only by Spain, since 2021, and the company is planning an ambitious growth plan in the country through to 2027.The strategic plan is revealed as a second phase of the one that has been in place since 2023, covering, between them, the […]

Credits: Browns Browns, the iconic luxury retailer, announces a new creative experience in partnership with design platform SEEDS: THE HOUSE. Set within Browns’ historic London townhouse, the immersive project brings together fashion, collectible design, and architecture across a series of thoughtfully curated spaces. Designed around the rituals of contemporary living, the experience transforms the townhouse into an inhabited environment, a space to arrive, entertain, dress, gather, and […]

Sandra Choi Credits: BFC The British Fashion Council has announced that Sandra Choi will receive a Special Recognition Award at The Fashion Awards 2026, held on November 30 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Choi has led the creative direction of Jimmy Choo since joining in 1996 as one of the brand's founding creative voices, making her among the longest-serving creative directors in the industry. The BFC cited her ability to combine creative direction with commercial performance over three […]

Céline Dion in Christian Dior Credits: Thomas Samson/AFP Hundreds of fans gathered outside the Monceau hotel in Paris where Céline Dion is staying. The concert, her first in five years, showed that her ‘heart will go on’ for her audience despite a debilitating illness. The performance also featured several outfit changes, none of which were done ‘all by herself’. What did Céline Dion wear for her first concert in Paris? The Québécois superstar entered the stage to the sound of On […]

Ebay's headquarters in Berlin Credits: Ebay Ebay has appointed Saskia Meier-Andrae as its vice president (VP) and general manager (GM) for Europe. Meier-Andrae is taking on a newly created position that consolidates the management of the entire EU marketplace business, Ebay announced on Friday. She has been promoted from within the company. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has been responsible for the German market as general manager since March 2024, and additionally for the Central […]

Credits: Cecilie Bahnsen x ASICS Voo Store brings the Cecilie Bahnsen x ASICS GEL-KINETIC™ FR collaboration to Berlin with an interactive installation by Ksenia Oganesyan, on view from 10 to 18 September 2026, coinciding with Berlin Art Week. Titled A LANDSCAPE IN MOTION, the project brings together flowers, tactility and movement in an evolving landscape. Credits: Cecilie Bahnsen x ASICS Three sheer textile panels create a fluid path through the space, inviting visitors to move […]

Credits: ECCO GOLF BIOM C5 PREMIUM ECCO GOLF introduces BIOM C5 PREMIUM, combining advanced performance with premium craftsmanship Building on the success of the ECCO GOLF BIOM C5, launched earlier this year, ECCO GOLF has introduced the BIOM C5 PREMIUM, the latest high-performance model in the brand’s BIOM performance franchise. Combining the performance technologies of the BIOM C5 with elevated materials, refined craftsmanship and a focus on fit precision, the BIOM C5 PREMIUM is designed […]

Credits: JD Institutes JD Institute of Fashion Technology has launched House of JD, an e-commerce marketplace designed to give students, alumni and emerging designers a route from completed design projects to the commercial market. Launched in Mumbai on September 14, the platform covers fashion, interiors, textiles, art, objects and lifestyle. It is intended to allow creative talent to showcase and sell work while gaining experience in presenting, positioning and commercialising products. The […]

J.Crew x Eckhaus Latta collaboration Credits: J.Crew In Pictures J.Crew and Eckhaus Latta have announced a limited-edition collection, with designers Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta reworking a set of J.Crew staples. It arrives Tuesday at jcrew.com and in selected J.Crew stores, priced between 75 and 650 dollars. J.Crew x Eckhaus Latta collaboration Credits: J.Crew Eckhaus Latta's version of the J.Crew Rollneck sweater, made for the brand's Rollneck Remix project earlier this year, drew […]

Exterior of the Tendam headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Credits: Tendam. Madrid – Following its acquisition in July 2025 by the Emirati company 2PointZero—formerly known as Multiply Group—the Spanish fashion multinational Tendam is set to play a key role within the new retail division of its new parent company. This position contrasts sharply with the long-standing off-price policy of its various portfolio brands. It seems clear the company is preparing to move away from this approach […]

Credits: StyleBuddy StyleBuddy is making a bigger bet than simply adding AI features to a fashion website. Under Founder and CEO Siddharth Pandit, the company is building an AI-powered commerce layer designed specifically for fashion - one that helps brands move shoppers from discovery to styling, visualisation and purchase within a more intelligent journey. Pandit's starting point is straightforward: online fashion still asks shoppers to do too much imagining. A product grid can show what is […]

PETA activists to file police report after physical altercation with CFDA's CEO Steven Kolb Credits: PETA CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb got into a physical altercation with activists from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on Sunday’s H&M Cos show during New York Fashion Week. In videos now all over social media, Kolb is seen pushing a male protester towards a window, then covering his mouth, and later wrestling a female protester to the floor and covering her mouth. […]

Isabel Sanchís show during the 83rd edition of MBFW Madrid, on March 18, 2026. Credits: MBFW Madrid. Madrid – The spotlight remains on the Spanish capital following the sensational 'impasse' in its Fashion Week, caused by the first Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix held this weekend at the MadridRing circuit. We now welcome a new edition of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFW Madrid) catwalk. The event, with a particularly refreshed line-up, will take place in different locations across […]

Credits: Pepe Jeans British denim brand Pepe Jeans, owned by Madrid-based fashion group All We Wear Group (AWWG), has introduced an Italian Selvedge capsule collection for fall/winter 2026. Denim has been central to Pepe Jeans since the brand was founded in 1973, and the company says this capsule takes that commitment in a more deliberate, craft-focused direction, bringing together traditional weaving techniques, premium Italian fabric and Pepe Jeans' established silhouettes. For the […]

A Boss brand store in Barcelona Image: Hugo Boss. Following the failed takeover by Frasers Group, the supervisory board chairman of fashion group Hugo Boss is stepping down. Stephan Sturm has decided to resign from his position as a member of the supervisory board, effective October 15, the company announced on Monday in Metzingen. The decision follows “constructive discussions against the backdrop of recent changes in the shareholder structure”. Background to the takeover attempt by […]

Michelle Wlazlo, JCPenney's brand CEO Credits: JCPenney CEO Interview

In Pictures Saul Nash SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight For several seasons, men's footwear was heavily dominated by chunky running shoes, retro trainers and technical sneakers. SS27 suggests a desire for something more refined and considered. Among the various footwear styles shown in the Milan and Paris runway shows for SS27, the classic lace-up in many iterations dominated. The obvious reason for this is that menswear is moving back toward footwear with structure, craft and a […]

analysis A "Trends meeting" at the Promostyl agency (archive image, pre-AI period). Credits: Julia Garel The announcement was made this week and marks a tipping point for the fashion industry: the acquisition of the historic trend forecasting agency NellyRodi by the Ifop group (French Institute of Public Opinion). This alliance between a pillar of creative forecasting and a giant in data and sociology signals a new era. This transformation has become a matter of survival. The recent […]

Anthony Vaccarello at the Cannes Film Festival, May 2019 Credits: LOIC VENANCE / AFP The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the nominees and honourees for the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion, recognising leading American designers and creative figures across fashion, media and culture. The awards will take place November 2, 2026, at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, hosted by Keke Palmer. The nominees for American Womenswear […]

Kigali, capital of Rwanda. Credits: Unsplash A row over women's dress in Rwanda has become a flashpoint for young people chafing under the country's heavy-handed policing. The tiny nation in the Great Lakes region of east Africa presents itself as a foreigner-friendly tourism and investment destination. But its puritanical streak has come to the fore as police have cracked down in recent weeks on supposedly "indecent behaviour". A video went viral last week for showing a young woman being […]

Princess Diana's Revenge Dress, Sotheby's New York Luxury Week Credits: Campbell Addy for Sotheby's. Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December. Diana wore the daring off-the-shoulder gown to a gala dinner in London in 1994 on the day that her husband, now the king, admitted during a TV interview to being unfaithful. "Princess Diana turned the dress into one of the […]

Interior of the Milan-Rho exhibition centre during the 101st edition of the international trade show MICAM Milano, from February 22 to 24, 2026 in Milan (Italy). Credits: MICAM Milano. Madrid – As one of the main events in the calendar for the second half of the year, this Sunday sees the opening of a new, 102nd edition of Micam. The international footwear trade fair in Milan will run from September 13 to 15. Leading footwear firms will present their latest innovations and collections for […]

Members of the radical feminist theatre troupe Tremendous Circus performing in Tokyo. Credits: PHILIP FONG / AFP. Donning doll-like dresses with voluminous skirts, young women on stage roar in rage about rape and sexism they experienced in Japan, using theatre and "cute" fashion to denounce male-dominated society. Meet TremendousCircus, Japan's self-described radical feminist theatre troupe that embraces the flamboyant Gothic Lolita aesthetic as a powerful symbol of womanhood and defence […]

The Merrell Moab 2 Slide x YMC Credits: Merrell Merrell and YMC have revisited the Moab 2 Slide for a second joint release, pairing the outdoor brand's slip-on silhouette with the London label's workwear-derived design vocabulary in two new suede colourways. The Moab 2 Slide x YMC arrives in Black and Dark Walnut as a limited edition. Construction centres on a hairy suede upper with a rubber toe cap for protection, a leather footbed cover, and Merrell's Air Cushion in the heel for shock […]

Rent the Runway Credits: Rent the Runway US fashion platform Rent the Runway, Inc. (Rent the Runway) has reported a 20.8 percent increase in total revenue to 97.70 million dollars for the second quarter ended July 31, 2026, compared to 80.90 million dollars in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

Credits: Vogue College of Fashion Vogue College of Fashion BA students recently collaborated with the Vidal Sassoon Future Creatives Team on a series of six editorial photoshoots at the Vidal Sassoon HQ and Academy. Students led the styling, working alongside a professional makeup team, the Vidal Sassoon Future Creatives and the brand's professional house models. Here, Mark Hayes, Senior International Creative Director, and Richard Ashforth, International Creative Director at Sassoon, discuss […]

Bimba y Lola store in the Réel Mall shopping centre in Shanghai, China. Credits: Bimba y Lola. Madrid – Spanish fashion and accessories firm Bimba y Lola has once again demonstrated its solid business model. The company has successfully navigated a challenging first half of 2026, as reflected in the key financial figures released for the first half of its new fiscal year.

End. launches first own-brand collection. Credits: End. British streetwear retailer End. is launching End. Label, its first full own-brand menswear and womenswear collection, as it looks to build on its positioning as a fashion and lifestyle platform. Launching September 14 online and across End.’s UK flagship stores in London, Newcastle, Manchester and Glasgow, as well as its European flagship in Milan, the collection spans ready-to-wear, accessories and jewellery. End. Label focuses on […]

Digital Brands Group logo Credits: Digital Brands Group US apparel and e-commerce company Digital Brands Group (DBG) says it has secured a binding two-year US programme worth 165 million dollars, covering apparel, footwear and toiletries for 771,481 people re-entering the workforce.

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion returned to growth last week and outperformed a wider high street that slipped into the red for the first time in nearly three months. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +0.81%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — modest, but measured against a demanding +10.81% base a year earlier, and achieved even as total high street sales fell.

Reformation Credits: Reformation via Prnewswire US sustainable fashion brand Reformation Inc. (Reformation) has reported a 24.1 percent increase in net revenue to 155.20 million dollars for the second quarter ended June 27, 2026, up from the prior-year period.

Primark store in Spain. Credits: Primark. Budget retail giant Primark is set to enter Mexico through a strategic partnership with Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool, marking another step in the fashion retailer’s broader international expansion.

From left to right, Luis Sans, president of Santa Eulalia, and Sandra Domínguez, wife of Luis Sans and head of womenswear at Santa Eulalia since 2006. Credits: Santa Eulalia. Madrid – With over 180 years of history, Barcelona-based Santa Eulalia has a truly unparalleled legacy in the fashion world, both globally and specifically within Spain and Barcelona itself. This week, coinciding with the end-of-summer 'rentrée', the boutique is celebrating this history by commemorating the centenary […]

October’s Very Own campaign Credits: OVO. October’s Very Own (OVO), the lifestyle and apparel label co-founded by Drake, is facing further legal complications following its recent deal with Authentic Brands Group and Vince Holding Corp., with lender A.R.I. OVO Growth Capital claiming it was not informed of the transaction and remains owed more than five million Canadian dollars.

Cherry Lane Theatre, New York. Credits: © Courtesy of A24 Luxury house Dior, a powerhouse of the LVMH group, has announced a two-year creative collaboration with production company A24. The partnership covers the film, theatre and live events sectors. This agreement makes Dior the main partner of the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York. The partnership was launched at the Cherry Lane Theatre to mark the first anniversary of its reopening under the management of A24. The event highlighted the […]

Opinion John Galliano Credits: Courtesy Inditex. There is something revealing about watching three films about fashion in relatively quick succession. John Galliano, McQueen and Alice Winocour's Couture, starring Angelina Jolie, are very different films. One is a documentary about the rise, collapse and rehabilitation of one of fashion's most controversial designers; another is a portrait of a man whose mythology eventually consumed him; the third is fiction, set behind the scenes of […]

Matthias Bäumer Credits: Puma Matthias Bäumer, chief commercial officer (CCO) at Puma, is stepping down from his role on the executive board at the end of the month. Bäumer has decided to take this step for “personal reasons”, Puma announced on Friday. His term will end on September 30. His responsibilities as head of sales and head of subsidiaries will be temporarily taken over by Puma's chief executive officer (CEO) Arthur Hoeld. A successor will be announced at a later date. Bäumer […]

Credits: Alvanon Alvanon, a leading sizing technology company for the fashion industry, has appointed two new senior executives to strengthen its US and global product and consultancy support team.  Tabitha Chilton, previously a product development leader at HanesBrands, joins Alvanon as regional director, Alvanon Canada, and Mid-West and Southern US markets, while apparel brand founder, entrepreneur and ecommerce specialist, Laura Berens, joins as regional director for the company’s US […]

Columbia Sportswear shop Credits: Ralf Liebhold via Dreamstime.com Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Peter Rauch as the new president of its technical outdoor brand Mountain Hardwear. Rauch currently serves as the general manager of Columbia Brand North America. He will assume the role on September 28, 2026. Rauch brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience across the Columbia family of brands. "Throughout his career, Peter has built strong cross-functional partnerships, developed […]

Katie Morton Credits: Dr. Martens British footwear brand Dr Martens has announced the appointment of Katie Morton as global customer director. Morton will officially join the business on October 26, 2026, reporting directly to chief brand officer Carla Murphy. In her new role, Morton will be responsible for strengthening the company's consumer-centric approach globally. She will also join the leadership team to support the business in executing its Levers for Growth strategy and reinforcing […]

AWWG Credits: AWWG US-based fashion company G-III Apparel Group (G-III) will directly assume control of its brand operations across Spain and Portugal starting December 31, 2026, ending its distribution alliance with All We Wear Group (AWWG).

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Tom Sachs' "31 Rue Cambon". Credits: Tom Sachs Artist Tom Sachs is showcasing makeshift Chanel items in an installation set up in his New York studio, which has been transformed into a fake Chanel boutique. Named "31 Rue Cambon", the installation opens on September 11 and will close on October 10. The timing is perfect, which should make Sachs' work an exciting topic of conversation for the crowd in New York for Fashion Week. The artist intends to make the world reflect on fashion. He wants to […]

Macy's store in Manhattan, New York Credits: Unsplash. US department store group Macy’s has raised its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with comparable sales increasing across its portfolio.

Castore cricket uniform. Credits: Castore British sportswear manufacturer Castore has found itself at the centre of sale speculation after reportedly receiving a series of unprompted takeover approaches from competitors.

Weekend Offender AW24-Kampagne Credits: Weekend Offende Weekend Offender has appointed Jordan Wildrianne as managing director. He announced the move on LinkedIn on Wednesday. Wildrianne joined the Welsh casualwear brand in March 2021 as head of global sales, a role he held until his recent promotion. Before Weekend Offender he worked at Wolverine Worldwide as account manager for CAT Lifestyle UK, and earlier as a running specialist at The Derby Runner. Weekend Offender was founded in 2004 by […]

Bvlgari presents its first US public art installation, 'AuruBoros,' on New York City's High Line. Credits: Bvlgari In Pictures Bvlgari has unveiled its first public installation in the United States, a temporary golden structure on New York's High Line above Little West 12th Street. Titled "AuruBoros — Urban Memory and Collective Dream," the work is on view from September 10 to 20, following a private press preview on September 9. The installation was created by Berlin-based duo Plastique […]

247 by Represent enters football with Puma boot collaboration Credits: 247 In Pictures 247, the performance wear arm of British label Represent, has launched its first football product, the Puma x 247 Ultra Nitro 7 Ultimate FG, in partnership with Puma. Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, a Puma athlete, fronts the campaign. The Puma x 247 Ultra Nitro 7 Ultimate FG campaign. Credits: 247 The boot follows two previous collaborations between the two brands in performance […]

Ralph Lauren SS27 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight New York – From a brocade jacket paired with ripped jeans to a sequined flapper dress over flowing trousers, Ralph Lauren presented a spring/summer 2027 collection “reinterpreting historical references” ahead of New York Fashion Week on Wednesday. Tailored trousers were worn with a leather jacket, a boater hat and ballet flats, watched by French model Laetitia Casta and American actress Viola Davis. A striped shirt was enhanced […]

Pelonio Press is now AM. Credits: Gorka Postigo. The renowned Madrid-based communications and event production agency Pelonio Press is beginning a new chapter under the name AM, with a new visual identity, headquarters and corporate structure. The change also marks the separation of the activities previously carried out jointly by its three founding partners.

Oxfam Manchester Superstore. Credit: Oxfam. Paris - "Not all second-hand models are created equal." A report from the NGO Oxfam, published on Thursday, states that charity shops, commercial second-hand stores and platforms like Vinted have neither "the same objectives" nor "the same impacts".

Pavita Cooper, BFC chair. Credits: British Fashion Council. The British Fashion Council (BFC) has found new leadership in Pavita Cooper, who will be taking up the role of chair from October 1, 2026. Cooper will succeed David Pemsel, who announced his exit from the council and its board last month, with his departure date set for September 30. Cooper will bring a plethora of experience to the BFC, having held senior executive positions at Lloyds’s Banking Group and Christies. She is also […]

LK Bennett Credits: LK Bennett Months after falling into administration, LK Bennett is set to be revived through a new strategic partnership between IMG Licensing and its parent company Gordon Brothers. The US brand management firm has tapped IMG to lead a regimaging of the British label that will see it move beyond its fashion-focus to become a broader lifestyle brand.

Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge store Credits: Harvey Nichols Harvey Nichols has relaunched its e-commerce operations weeks after Frasers Group acquired the luxury department store and rescued it from the clutches of administration.

Recover factory. Credits: Recover. Recycled materials firm Recover has named Enes Adak and Fehmi Yüksel as co-chief executive officers, marking the next stage of development in the company’s evolution. Adak will continue to serve as chief product officer, overseeing Recover’s product, commercial and operations functions, while Yüksel will maintain the role of chief financial officer, leading strategic direction and stakeholder engagement. In the dual CEO position, Adak and Yüksel have […]

Credits: Colmar In September 2026, the general shareholders' meeting of Manifattura Mario Colombo & C. SpA approved the composition of its new board of directors. The reorganisation of the group, owner of the Colmar brand, follows the death of former chairman, Mario Colombo, in April. Structured managerial continuity The new governance structure is designed to ensure the continuity of the strategic vision initiated by the previous management. The key board positions are distributed as […]

Debenhams at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 Credits: Graduate Fashion Week Debenhams Group has announced the offloading of its Sheffield distribution centre as part of continued turnaround efforts specifically focused on pivoting the retail giant to a capital-lite, stock-lite model.

THG Credits: THG/Facebook UK e-commerce group THG PLC (THG) has announced its interim financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, recording a 7.2 percent increase in group revenue on a continuing constant currency (CCY) basis to 828.7 million pounds (1,123 million dollars). Revenue reached 828.7 million pounds on a statutory basis, up 5.8 percent compared to 783.4 million pounds in the first half of 2025.

Paul Smith loves Barbour, autumn/winter 2026 Credits: Wp Store The collaborative collection between Barbour and Paul Smith is available from September 4 in Wp Store shops and on its e-commerce platform. The capsule collection comprises 38 pieces, including jackets and apparel for menswear and womenswear, accessories, and footwear. It explores the traditions and spirit of the Scottish Highland Games, offering a playful reinterpretation of British country style. According to a statement, the new […]

James Kelly, global CEO of Theory and Helmut Lang. Credits: Theory. Theory has announced the appointment of James Kelly as its new global chief executive officer as part of a leadership shuffle at the Fast Retailing-owned brand. Kelly will succeed Dinesh Tandon, who will be stepping into the role of global co-chief operating officer and will also return to the position of CEO of Theory’s China arm. The company said the change in executive leadership forms part of a strategic realignment […]

The Euipo headquarters in Alicante Credits: Euipo The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is warning users to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites attempting to replicate its official portal. “Unauthorised third parties have created counterfeit websites that replicate the visual appearance, logos and layout of the official EUIPO web pages,” reads a statement from the organization. “These copycat sites are designed to deceive visitors into believing they are using […]

Moncler Fifth Avenue Credits: Moncler In Pictures Moncler has opened its largest flagship store globally on New York's Fifth Avenue, a 23,680-square-foot, two-level space in the General Motors Building at 767 Fifth Avenue, near Central Park.

Primark store Credits: Primark UK-based conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) has issued a trading update for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended September 12, 2026, revealing that group adjusted operating profit is expected to align with previous expectations, while adjusted earnings per share will exceed prior forecasts.

John Lewis Glasgow Credits: John Lewis UK retail group John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has reported a widening loss before tax and exceptional items of 89 million pounds for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026, compared to a loss of 34 million pounds in the prior-year period. The loss reflects increased investment in brand transformation and elevated operational costs across the business.

IED Madrid student show, September 2026. Credits: Leticia Díaz de la Morena. For the second consecutive year, the IED Madrid Fashion School presented its graduate show as part of Omoda Madrid es Moda. The runway show, which introduced this format to the Madrid calendar in its first edition, strengthens the link between education and the professional world. It turns final degree projects into a showcase for a new generation of designers. From all the submissions, a professional jury selected […]

Anne Gilbert is the new head of human resources at Aubade Image: Aubade The French lingerie brand Aubade has made a key appointment. On Thursday, the company, which is part of the Swiss textile group Calida Group, announced the appointment of Anne Gilbert as head of human resources. “With 17 years of experience in the luxury and retail industry, Anne Gilbert has extensive expertise in HR strategy; organisational transformation; employee relations and talent development,” Aubade stated in a […]

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Credits: Istituto Marangoni Shanghai Istituto Marangoni Shanghai presented its 2026 graduate showcase, titled "VIA NOMADIS," on September 8 in Shanghai, transitioning from a standard runway format toward an immersive spatial and retail concept. Featuring collections from 10 graduating fashion designers alongside original media from fashion communication students, the event integrated digital projections, spatial architecture, and physical garments. By framing student work within a broader […]

Who's Next September 2026 Credits: WSN Report Paris - Des Petits Hauts, Bérénice, Stella Forest and Not Shy returned to the Who's Next trade show, which ran from 5 - 7 September 2026. Armor Lux and Von Dutch exhibited for the first time. These six brands, each with a different profile, together show how the repositioning of the Parisian trade fair Who's Next contributes to their commercial development. The first day of the Who's Next trade show (Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 1) was […]

Love Affair With Lounge campaign. Credits: Lounge Interview Melanie Marsden co-founded Lounge in a spare bedroom in 2016 with 1,000 pounds and a conviction that comfortable underwear could still feel luxurious. A decade and more than 100 million pounds in annual sales later, she is applying the same argument to blazers, trousers and athleisure.

The Hoxton teams up with Lacoste for Room Service Credits: The Hoxton The Hoxton has partnered with Lacoste to develop a limited-edition capsule collection which centers on room service. Available globally from September 8 onwards in all 19 Hoxton hotels, the capsule was created together with Los-Angeles based artist Michael McGregor, who is known for transforming hotel stationery and restaurant menus into graphic design objects. The collaboration sees McGregor apply his colourful, playful […]

A parcel from the brand Shein. Credits: Photo by FREDERIC PETRY / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP Paris - The number of visitors to the Temu and AliExpress websites significantly declined in France during the second quarter. This drop occurred even before the implementation of the three euro European tax targeting small parcels, Fevad and Médiamétrie revealed on Wednesday.

Credits: Pepe Jeans London-founded denim brand Pepe Jeans London and Formula 1 team Oracle Red Bull Racing, based in Milton Keynes, England, are staging a four-day takeover of Madrid from Thursday, September 10, to Sunday, September 13. The activations build around their Oracle Red Bull Racing x Pepe Jeans fall/winter 2026 collaborative collection and coincide with the Spanish Grand Prix, held for the first time at the city's newly built Madring circuit. The FW26 collection brings the Oracle […]

Credits: ARMEDANGELS Cologne-based fashion label Armedangels is expanding its partnership with Dutch fibre manufacturer SaXcell. Following the sold-out launch of what the two companies describe as the world's first commercial SaXcell collection for spring/summer 2025, Armedangels is introducing the recycled cellulose fibre into a broader denim programme for womenswear and menswear for fall/winter 2026. This marks a move from the pilot phase to commercial scaling. According to industry data, […]

Credits: Photo by Arawark chen on Unsplash NPTC Group of Colleges has been awarded a 2026 Princess Royal Training Award in recognition of its specialized staff development programme focused on sustainability, ethical fashion, and circular design. The educational institution was acknowledged for its faculty training initiative, which facilitated the launch of a Level 3 Sustainable Fashion qualification and its subsequent expansion into Level 1 and 2 provisions. Established by the City & […]

Menswear Trend Report 2026 Credits: Pinterest Pinterest was long considered a platform where women primarily sought inspiration. This image is changing. Men are increasingly claiming the platform for themselves, and not just for outfit ideas anymore. Sports, travel, hobbies, interior design and grooming; the range of topics men engage with on Pinterest has become broader than ever. The development is particularly dynamic among young users. Searches from Gen Z have increased by 17 percent […]

Credits: Heriot-Watt graduates showcase their work at the iconic V&A museum in Dundee last week Seven fashion graduates from Heriot-Watt University’s Design School debuted their final collections at the inaugural Scotland Fashion Now event, hosted at the V&A Dundee from September 3 to 6. The newly established annual showcase, which featured a catwalk presentation alongside industry-led workshops, aims to spotlight emerging design talent within the Scottish fashion sector. The […]

Credits: Pepe Jeans The Wall Street Journal has released an insightful feature exploring the global market for luxury Japanese denim, a niche segment where garments regularly command $500 or more. Highly relevant for fashion students, designers, and supply chain professionals, the report provides a comprehensive overview of how Japan transitioned from repurposing post-WWII American denim scraps to becoming the epicenter of artisanal selvedge manufacturing. The video highlights the intense […]

Australian Fashion Council has selected 12 labels for Australian Fashion Rooms Credits: Australian Fashion Council The Australian Fashion Council has selected 12 labels for Australian Fashion Rooms, a trade showroom it will stage in Paris during the womenswear season, marking the biggest international initiative the peak body has attempted. The cohort is Amy Lawrance, Buai, Caroline Reznik, ESSE, Haluminous, Ilio Nema, Maara Collective, Madre Natura, Miimi & Jiinda, NGALI, Paolo Sebastian […]

The NRF expo presents the future of retail Credits: NRF/Jason Dixson Photography The National Retail Federation has hired attorney Marissa Bostick as senior vice president and general counsel, bringing in a former federal prosecutor with a background in brand protection and counterfeit enforcement to run the trade association's legal operation. Bostick will advise NRF president and chief executive Matthew Shay and the board on legal, regulatory and reputational risk. Her brief covers […]

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Steve Cecchini Credits: Puma Puma has appointed Steve Cecchini as senior vice president of sports marketing. He will take up his new position on October 1, 2026, and will report directly to CEO Arthur Höld, the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods manufacturer announced on Wednesday. In his new role, Cecchini will further develop the company's sports marketing organisation and proactively build and manage partnerships that reflect the company's brand identity, according to the announcement. […]

Burton announces Denny Bruce as CEO Credits: Burton Burton Snowboards has appointed Denny Bruce as chief executive, ending a search that began when John Lacy left the Vermont company in the spring after nearly 29 years. Bruce starts on September 21 and succeeds Donna Carpenter, the company's owner, who has held the post on an interim basis since June. Carpenter remains chairman of the board. The appointment lands as the family-owned business, founded in 1977, approaches its 50th anniversary. […]

H&M announced the appointment of Aneta Pokucinska as Managing Director of North America and General Manager, U.S. Credits: H&M H&M has appointed Aneta Pokucinska managing director of North America and general manager for the United States, combining regional oversight with direct control of the group's largest market outside Europe. Pokucinska has held the North America managing director role since July 2026. The addition of the US general manager title gives her responsibility for […]

Primark consolidates its sportswear under the name Primark Form Credits: Primark Primark is launching its activewear range under its own name, Primark Form, to establish a more technically advanced offering in the lower price segment. The current autumn/winter collection is the first to be released under the new name, Primark announced on Monday. It follows what the company describes as its largest activewear range to date, which the fashion retailer unveiled at the start of the year. Primark […]

Linda Tol. Credits: Katerina Bezede During Copenhagen Fashion Week, Dutch fashion brand DANTE6 invited guests to an evening centred around its new spring/summer 2027 collection, 'Luminous Solar'. Fashion influencer and content creator Linda Tol hosted the event. She tells FashionUnited how she navigates the many transitions during fashion week, from the rush of a show to the calm of a dinner, and how she combines femininity and functionality in her wardrobe. "What I found special about the […]

Rendering of Teveo's first store in Cologne Credits: Teveo Updated Direct-to-consumer brand Teveo, based in Ansbach, Germany, is set to open its first physical retail space in late 2026. The Cologne site on Ehrenstrasse will span some 950 square metres across two floors, marking the start of a longer-term retail strategy.

Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held in Arteixo on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – The Spanish fashion multinational Inditex group (Inditex), parent company of popular fashion chains such as Bershka, Massimo Dutti and Zara, its flagship and “star” chain, reported its results for the first half of its current 2026 fiscal year earlier today. The period, from February 1 to July 31, saw the company once again record new all-time […]

Richemont headquarters Credits: Richemont media gallery Swiss luxury group Compagnie Financière Richemont (Richemont) has appointed Anton Rupert as non-executive co-deputy chairman of the board of directors. Rupert will serve alongside Bram Schot, who was appointed non-executive deputy chairman in 2024 and will continue in his role as non-executive co-deputy chairman. The two non-executive co-deputy chairmen will maintain complementary remits within the business. Rupert is set to oversee […]

SCAYLE STUDIOS. Credits: SCAYLE GmbH More products, more channels, more formats: fashion and lifestyle brands need significantly more content today than just a few years ago. SCAYLE Commerce Engine, together with Hamburg-based fashion and lifestyle retailer ABOUT YOU, turned this challenge into a standalone product: SCAYLE STUDIOS. The AI-powered self-service tool digitally maps the entire process of a classic fashion shoot, from uploading the product image to final approval. Through […]

G.H.Bass marks 150th anniversary with limited-edition Weejuns capsule Credits: G.H.Bass Interview G.H.Bass is celebrating two anniversaries at once in 2026: It’s been 150 years since George Henry Bass entered the shoe-making business in Wilton, Maine, in 1876, and 90 years of the Weejuns penny loafer, introduced in 1936. The brand is commemorating both with a limited-edition capsule collection, released in select quantities and carrying a specially minted anniversary penny.

Victoria Picca, president of Off Season Credits: Off Season CEO Interview When the American sports-fashion brand Off Season launched in January 2025, it had five NFL teams, one product category and a founder the internet already knew. Kristin Juszczyk, the self-taught designer whose custom Chiefs jacket for Taylor Swift went viral in 2023, supplied the creative story supported up by Emma Grede, co-founder and CEO of Good American and founding partner of Skims. Puffer vests started at 295 […]

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