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Tom Ford Fall 2026 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Opinion Everyone once in a while a runway show transcends the season, eclipsing expectations and injecting a genuine sense of excitement into the month-long fashion marathon. That moment came in Paris with Haider Ackermann’s presentation for Tom Ford Autumn Winter 2026. Paris Fashion Week is no stranger to spectacle - see Dior’s spectacular multi-million euro production set in the Tuileries gardens - but this show felt almost […]

Credits: Sione Na’a Helu The apparel industry has reached a critical tipping point where ambition must transition into collective execution. Last month, the Dutch branch of the international data standardisation organization GS1 and technology firm WAIR hosted the ‘24h Circular Fashion journey’ in Amsterdam, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to address the accelerating shift toward a circular economy. Under the theme ‘from compliance to competitive advantage’, the […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai This monthly overview distils the financial trends that shaped the global fashion industry in February 2026, drawing on earnings releases, market data and macroeconomic signals relevant to senior decision-makers across the sector. A sector navigating divergent fortunes The February reporting season painted a picture of an industry pulled in opposing directions. On one side, sportswear brands and off-price retailers continued to post strong growth; on the other, […]

Princess Polly store. Credits: Princess Polly. a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. has reported revenue growth for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, supported by continued momentum in the US and expansion of its physical retail footprint. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company recorded net sales of 164 million dollars, representing an increase of 3.1 percent compared to 159 million dollars in the same period of 2024, or 2.8 percent on a constant currency basis. Sales […]

Luxe by Starboard retail store. Credits: Starboard Group. Cruise retail firm Starboard Group has promoted Jia Jia Liu to general manager, Asia Market, underlining the region as a key geographical market for the company. Liu has been with Starboard for 16 years, holding roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she led the group’s Asia account since January 2025. In her new role, Liu will report to Starboard’s VP and GM, Royal Caribbean International and Asia, and has been tasked […]

One can say that 19th century textile labels were the precursors of modern day social media images - but took much longer to create. Credits: Simone Preuss for FashionUnited The first thing you notice is the heat; it is all around, almost palpable. Then there are the sounds, deafening, each vendor trying to shout louder than the next. “Madam, here, here, Kashmiri silk, you won’t find anywhere.” “Come to my stall, please, I will show you the widest range.” Then there are the smells of […]

Victoria Beckham SS24, Ready to Wear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Victoria Beckham is on a growth path. The British luxury brand is preparing to open new stores in New York and Paris this year following a 19 percent uptick in sales for 2025. According to WWD, the company saw overall sales rise to 170 million dollars last year, as categories like leather goods, denim and beauty continued to evolve. Its EBITDA was over four times higher than the previous year, while its margin is moving […]

Washington Credits: Maria Thalassinou via Unsplash US retail sales weakened at the start of the year. They fell by 0.2 percent month-on-month in January, as the Department of Commerce announced in Washington on Friday. The retail sector is of great importance to the US economy. Economists had, on average, anticipated a slightly stronger sales decline of 0.3 percent. In the previous month, revenues had stagnated. Excluding volatile vehicle sales, retail revenues remained unchanged in January, […]

Here's the illustration depicting the European Parliament in the context of addressing greenwashing Credits: Generated by FashionUnited with an AI tool (for a news story about the Green Claims Directive, March 13, 2024). The European Commission unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. In the presence of leaders from the Committee of the Regions (CoR), executive vice president Stéphane Séjourné presented an initiative designed to fundamentally strengthen the […]

Shein at BHV Marais in Paris Credits: STEPHANE OUZOUNOFF / HANS LUCAS / HANS LUCAS VIA AFP The environmental organisation Greenpeace has accused Chinese fashion retailer Shein of continuing to sell harmful products in the EU despite warnings. “Shein's audacity is shocking. The company promises to protect consumers before the EU Parliament, yet in reality, it continues to sell heavily contaminated products,” said Moritz Jäger-Roschko, a Greenpeace expert on the circular economy. “Shein […]

Richard Baker speaks on stage at the third annual Global Lyme Alliance Gala on October 11, 2017 in New York City. Credits: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP CEO Profile In the turmoil surrounding iconic North American department stores, one name has repeatedly surfaced in recent months: Richard Baker. Under the leadership of the current Galeria investor, the Canadian department store chain Hudson’s Bay was forced to close after more than 355 years, and […]

Credits: UNDP The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has spotlighted the impact of inclusive vocational education through the story of a young fashion student gaining new opportunities in Hebron. According to UNDP, 20-year-old Nada Bouti is studying fashion design and tailoring at the Al-Amal Vocational Training Center for People with Hearing Impairment. The centre was renovated and equipped with support from UNDP, in partnership with the Palestinian Centre for Communication and […]

Matalan store front. Credits: Matalan. UK fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has announced a commitment for an additional 25 million pounds (33.32 million dollars) in funding from its core investor group. The consortium includes US-based Invesco, UK-based Tresidor, UK-based Man Group, and US-based Napier Park. If drawn down, the capital will be used to advance the strategic progress delivered by the business over the past year. The retailer intends to accelerate investment in key growth […]

Pile of textiles. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. The London Textile Fair (TLTF) has changed the date of its upcoming edition to July to better cater to evolving sourcing calendars. Previously held in September, the autumn/winter event will now take place between July 14 and 15, yet will remain at the Business Design Centre in London. According to organisers, the change in timing intends to “better align with the international exhibition schedule and global fashion sourcing […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai As the UK transitions into spring, the retail sector recorded a positive start to the month, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales rising by +3.20%. This growth, measured against a negative base of -6.89% from the previous year, was bolstered by gains across all segments. However, the week’s narrative was defined by a powerful digital performance that effectively offset a sharp decline in physical foot traffic. The fashion sector continued its impressive 2026 […]

The Labubu exhibition in Paris. Credits: Pop Mart / Labubu. More than just a plush toy, Labubu has become a global phenomenon and a luxury accessory in its own right. Particularly on-trend in 2025, this sharp-toothed charm has adorned everything from Birkin bags to Uniqlo satchels. It is now the subject of a major retrospective running alongside Paris Fashion Week. After touring Shanghai, Taipei and Hong Kong, the world tour celebrating the first decade of The Monsters, from which Labubu […]

Colorado. Image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. Colorado-based outdoor apparel company Jack and Sage has acquired the assets, intellectual property and inventory of sustainable apparel label Kastlfel, marking a strategic expansion into the sustainable basics segment. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction also includes a partnership with Kastlfel’s parent company, Ecocentric Brands, which will continue to oversee the brand’s screen print decoration […]

Tottenham Court Road, London, UK. Credits: Unsplash. New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic have revealed a sharp decline in UK retail footfall in February. Total visits dropped 4.7 percent year-over-year, a notable deterioration from January’s modest 0.6 percent decline. High streets saw the steepest fall, with footfall down 5.4 percent YoY, compared to a 1.9 percent decrease in January. Shopping centres followed closely behind, where footfall dropped 5.5 […]

Vinted HQ. Credits: Vinted Investment management firm BlackRock is believed to be circling a stake in Vinted as part of a deal that would value the fashion resale platform at around eight billion euros (seven billion pounds). According to SkyNews, BlackRock is among a string of new investors that are said to have agreed to participate in the company’s secondary share sale, due to be announced over the coming weeks. The media outlet reported that the deal has been in the discussion phase for […]

More than 100 workers at the Charlton warehouse in London will decide whether to strike Credits: Pexels, Chait Goli “Employees at Net-a-porter are to vote on strike action after the company’s management went back on its commitment to pay the London living wage,” according to a statement from the Gmb union, which has 500,000 members in the UK. More than 100 workers at the luxury retailer's Charlton warehouse, which is part of LuxExperience, will decide whether to walk out over the broken […]

Mossi Traoré PFW FW26 Credits: F. Julienne On Thursday, March 6, 2026, Paris Fashion Week took a surreal turn as spectators watched in disbelief at the "trial" of designer Mossi Traoré. Held at the Paris Court of Appeal, the hearing opened with a laundry list of charges. The prosecution alleged a series of "crimes" committed in the pursuit of fashion: shoplifting Levi’s from Le Printemps, identity fraud to bypass Anna Wintour’s gatekeepers, an unauthorized photoshoot at the Taj Mahal, […]

Interview Marc Cain New York showroom. Credits: Marc Cain. Marc Cain has spent almost a decade intentionally and strategically building its presence in North America. Now, the German womenswear label is preparing to take a more dedicated approach to the US and Canada following an organisational realignment of its business. Towards the end of last year, the company announced the appointment of Jessica R’Bibo as president of its Canadian subsidiary, while Joy Corson assumed the […]

Khaite unveils spring pop-up at Selfridges. Credits: Khaite. US luxury label Khaite has unveiled a new pop-up experience at Selfridges spotlighting its spring 2026 collection. Running from March 2 to May 28, the installation intends to welcome customers into an “immersive landscape”, reflecting the collection’s concept of “movement, tension, and transformation”. Situated in the London department store’s Atrium on the second floor, the retail space looks to mirror the mythology of […]

Credits: Radley London, Facebook The parent company of Radley is reportedly exploring a sale of the British handbag brand after a decade of ownership. According to Sky News, private equity firm Freshstream has appointed FTI Consulting to oversee a review of strategic options for the business, with a sale among the considerations. A source for the media outlet noted that Radley was exploring new investment or ownership, yet warned that no decisions had yet been made. FashionUnited has contacted […]

Credits: White Milano Buyer numbers increased by 12 percent at White Milano. The event took place from February 26 to March 1 in Milan's Tortona Fashion District. The reactions from international and Italian buyers were very positive. "White is the ideal place to find new collections and discover new trends. Our search focuses on brands with fresh designs and on-trend colours. When choosing a brand, we favour clear and recognisable originality in garments and accessories. These must represent […]

Lululemon Kensington High Street store Credits: Lululemon by Michael Franke Chip Wilson is accelerating his campaign calling for a leadership overhaul at Lululemon. The founder of the Canadian athleisure brand has launched a new website detailing the changes he believes are needed in order to unlock value for shareholders. The platform further spotlights the candidates Wilson’s put forth for election as independent directors to the company’s board. These include Marc Maurer, former co-CEO […]

JD.com headquarters in Beijing Credits: JD.com stock photo Chinese supply chain technology provider JD.com has reported a 13 percent increase in total net revenues for the full year 2025, reaching 1,309.09 billion RMB (187.2 billion dollars). The Beijing-based company saw its core JD Retail segment achieve resilient performance, with operating profit for the year rising to 51.40 billion RMB compared to 41.08 billion RMB in the previous year. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, […]

Puma in London Credit: Puma. Investors snapped up shares in Adidas and Puma on Thursday. With share price gains of 4.1 percent and 6.9 percent, the two sportswear manufacturers led the list of gainers on the Dax and MDax respectively. A transaction by British billionaire and investor Michael Ashley provided a boost for Puma. Specifically, it involves the sale of financial instruments, known as short puts, which represent around 5.6 percent of the voting rights in Puma upon maturity. This was […]

Princess Polly store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, California. Credits: via Business Wire, a.k.a. Brands Fast fashion retailer Princess Polly is accelerating its retail expansion. The a.k.a. Brands-owned label has confirmed eight new store openings throughout the second half of 2026 and into early 2027. New locations due to unveil a store in the latter part of this year include Houston, Texas; Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Edina, Minnesota. In early 2027, the brand will then […]

Stone Island unveils exclusive ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’ 2026 tour wardrobe for Dave. Credits: Stone Island Stone Island continues to deepen its Community As a Form of Research philosophy by outfitting the British musician Dave and his team for his “The Boy Who Played the Harp” 2026 tour, accompanying this collaboration with a limited-edition release and store installations. For the first time in its history, the brand has collaborated with a musician on a custom look, celebrating […]

Credits: Matalan Matalan is transporting homes straight to the sun-drenched shores of southern Italy with the launch of its vibrant new Sorrento homeware collection. Inspired by the citrus groves and tiled terraces of the Amalfi Coast, the Sorrento collection blends bold fruit motifs, sun-baked hues and playful pattern clashes to create interiors that feel full of light and personality. At the heart of the collection is a palette that captures the spirit of summer: zesty lemon yellows, ripe […]

Chanel, Métiers d'Art 26 collection. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight ANALYSIS Everyone who has tried one on says the same thing: “You have to wear it to understand.” The Chanel jacket, a centrepiece of the French house, requires a physical encounter to be truly appreciated. This is a significant detail in an era where desire is almost always sparked through a screen. However, it has not stopped the value of this icon from soaring on the second-hand fashion market. What is behind this […]

Denim workers at the Afri-Expo factory in Maseru, Lesotho, in March last year. Credits: Roberta Ciuccio / AFP Lesotho’s garment industry, once a beacon of industrial growth in Southern Africa, is facing a collapse that unions describe as a “gendered supply chain shock.” Following the US administration’s imposition of “reciprocal” tariffs — which reached as high as 50 percent before settling at a 15 percent surcharge — the mountain kingdom’s largest private employer is reeling […]

Havaianas store Credits: Havaianas Brazilian footwear giant Alpargatas, the parent company of Havaianas, has concluded its 2025 fiscal year with record-breaking results in its domestic market and a return to profitability for its international operations. The group reported a net income of 567.89 million reals (107.88 million dollars) for the full year, representing the highest annual result in the history of the company. In the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025, consolidated net revenue […]

Gap store Credits: Gap Inc. NEW YORK — Gap Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, marking what the company describes as a transition from ‘fixing fundamentals’ to a ‘building momentum’ phase. The US-based specialty apparel group achieved net sales of 15.40 billion dollars for the full year, representing a 2 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite navigating significant macroeconomic headwinds, including a […]

Lorenzo Bertelli Credits: Courtesy of Prada Group, photo credit Mattia Balsamini The fashion world now has a date for the highly anticipated evolution of Versace. During a conference call following the release of the Prada Group’s 2025 results, executive chairman Lorenzo Bertelli announced that the brand’s debut collection under new creative director Pieter Mulier will premiere early next year. Mulier, who officially begins his tenure on July 1, is tasked with "expressing a new creative […]

Crivit campaign, for illustrative purposes Credits: Lidl Running can be quite an expensive hobby if you value a cool look and the latest footwear technology. To achieve personal bests, it is no longer just professionals but also many amateur athletes who rely on carbon running shoes. These shoes feature a midsole made of a lightweight carbon fibre plate. This technical advantage comes at a price, at least from major sportswear brands like Adidas, Nike and Hoka. For example, the Nike Alphafly 3 […]

Alaïa 2026 Credits: Alaïa If this fall/winter 2026 season has proven one thing, it is that fashion can be divisive. Yet there remains one designer who has unified the industry throughout his career: Pieter Mulier. The Belgian designer delivered his emotional swan song at Alaïa during Paris Fashion Week, underscoring his status as every designer's favourite designer. On Wednesday, he bid the French maison goodbye after five years while his mentor Raf Simons and his former partner, long-term […]

Von Dutch campaign imagery. Credits: Von Dutch. Americana brand Von Dutch is reestablishing its presence in the US market under the new ownership of WSG Brands. Since acquiring the brand two years ago, WSG has revitalised its identity, positioning the label for “continued growth and long-term market leadership”. Now, Von Dutch is set to re-target the region through an expansion of distribution channels, strengthened retail partnerships, and new collections that honours its […]

SS26. Credits: Samsøe Samsøe Samsøe Samsøe introduces a new chapter in its accessories collection with the launch of the HERØ grab bag – a future icon that marks the beginning of a new design direction for the brand. Rooted in Scandinavian craftsmanship and guided by the principles of Danish design, the HERØ grab bag brings together geometry and asymmetry, structure and spontaneity – an effortless balance between order and disorder that defines the modern Samsøe Samsøe aesthetic. […]

StockX boutique in Paris. Credits: StockX Resale marketplace StockX is honouring its 10 year anniversary with a report looking back on some of the most notable brands, products and milestones seen over its decade in operation. The report, ‘10 Years of StockX’, details everything from the most-traded products since the platform’s launch to its most expensive sales and biggest price increases, spanning everything from apparel to gaming consoles. Of all the data provided, the report’s […]

Tariffs Credits: Pexels A US court has ruled for businesses to receive refunds on billions of dollars in emergency tariffs after the Supreme Court determined last month that they were wrongfully imposed. The US Court of International Trade has ordered Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue refunds on levies President Donald Trump had introduced last year via the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Judge Richard Eaton said that “all importers of record whose entries […]

A Victoria's Secret store Image: Victoria´s Secret US lingerie group Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported surprisingly positive results for the 2025/26 fiscal year on Thursday. Thanks in large part to a strong final quarter, the parent company of the Victoria's Secret, Pink and Adore Me brands exceeded its own forecasts. In the most recent fiscal year, which ended on January 31, group sales reached 6.55 billion US dollars, exceeding the previous year's level by five percent. Revenue in […]

Kenneth Cole und Emily Cole. Credits: Kenneth Cole American designer and entrepreneur Kenneth Cole will be honored at the 2026 Social Impact Summit in New York. The event, hosted by the Social Impact Fund in partnership with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Foundation, will take place on March 30 and spotlight the intersection of fashion, beauty and philanthropy, an increasingly influential space where brand purpose, cultural relevance and industry leadership converge. According to […]

Marks & Spencer store in Bristol's Cabot Circus. Credits: Marks & Spencer. Marks & Spencer has named David Clark as its new director of online, omnichannel and partnerships, a role he will take up from August after completing a store induction period. Clark currently serves as chief customer officer at Frasers Group, where he has been for a total of almost four years. During this time, he oversaw the launch of the company’s new online loyalty programme, as well as leading online […]

The Prada store in Hamburg on Neuer Wall Image: Prada The Italian fashion group Prada SpA (Prada Group) remained on a growth trajectory in the 2025 financial year, despite difficult market conditions. This was primarily due to the continued appeal of its Miu Miu brand. In addition to the current results, the group also announced its strategic plans on Thursday for the fashion house Versace, which was acquired last December. Last year, the Prada Group's revenue amounted to almost 5.72 billion […]

Mango Chief Financial Officer, Margarita Salvans, Mango CEO Toni Ruiz and Daniel Lopez, Mango Chief Expansion, Wholesale and Construction Management Officer Credits: Mango. Spanish fashion multinational Mango reported this morning the company's results at the close of its latest fiscal year, 2025. The period concluded with another historic turnover. The company achieved a turnover of 3.77 billion euros, up 13 percent on 2024. This previous year had already set a historic record, although with […]

Louis Vuitton x De Bethune VDB-03 Louis Varius Project watch. Credits: Louis Vuitton via abcd Consulting Sarl. The French watch and fine jewellery sector reported a decline in sales volume for watches and precious jewellery last year. This occurred even though turnover climbed due to rising metal prices. “The creative industries of French watchmaking and jewellery-making have not been spared by either general economic uncertainties or the somewhat erratic changes in customs tariffs in the […]

Credits: Tokyo 2026 Fashion World Tokyo will return to Tokyo Big Sight from April 8 to 10, 2026, bringing together Japanese craftsmanship, emerging designers and sourcing solutions for the global fashion industry. Organised by RX Japan, the three-day event aims to connect international buyers, retailers and fashion professionals with manufacturers and suppliers across apparel, textiles and accessories. Technical skills and craftsmanship A key feature of the event will spotlight Japanese […]

Eloisa Siclari, general manager of Zalando for Southern Europe. Credits: Zalando. Interview Madrid – On March 12, Zalando will present its 2025 annual results and its outlook for the new 2026 financial year. Ahead of this announcement, FashionUnited interviewed Eloisa Siclari, Zalando's general manager for the entire Southern Europe region, discussing the online fashion giant's performance over the past year and its plans for evolution and growth in the new year. The conversation focused […]

Nike store. Credits: Nike. US sportswear giant Nike has promoted Cimarron Nix to the role of chief sustainability officer. Nix, who has already been with the company for over nine years, is due to relocate for the role, moving to Nike’s Oregon headquarters. The appointment was reportedly announced in an internal email from chief operating officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy, seen by a number of media outlets including Fashionnetwork. According to reports, Nix has been tasked with leading Nike’s […]

Credits: FIRE Fashion wholesale is global by nature. Collections are developed centrally but sold across continents. From New York to Tokyo, from Singapore to Sydney, fashion brands operate in markets with very different retail structures, buying cultures and seasonal realities. Yet one strategic question remains constant: How can a brand ensure that all wholesale sales teams worldwide work in a coordinated, consistent and commercially aligned way? Too often, global wholesale organisations […]

Princesshay Shopping Centre. Credits: Chapman Taylor. New data from MRI Software shows UK retail footfall rebounded strongly in February, with visits rising month-on-month as shoppers returned after the typical January slowdown. According to the company’s latest analysis, footfall across all UK retail destinations increased 9.4 percent compared with January 2026. The rise marks a clear recovery following the quieter start to the year and was stronger than the same period last year, when […]

Moss relaunches Custom Made suiting service. Credits: Moss. British heritage label Moss has relaunched its Custom Made suiting service, taking a refreshed approach and expanding its personalisation offering. Designed to complement its ready-to-wear and casualwear categories, the renewed suiting experience has been designed to provide more accurate, individualised pieces. The service is relaunching with over 80 fabrics and more than 50 design finishing options, including monograms, lapels and […]

Abraham Ortuño, creative director of Camper and Camperlab. Credits: Camper. Madrid – Here is a tightened, more punchy version of the copy tailored for a UK/US fashion editorial or trade publication (e.g., Vogue Business, Drapers, or Hypebeast). MADRID – Majorcan footwear icon Camper has named Paris-based, Alicante-born designer Abraham Ortuño as its new Global Creative Director. Ortuño, the founder of independent label Abra, will debut his first collections for the Autumn/Winter 2027/28 […]

Antler Selfridges pop-up Credits: Antler UK heritage luggage label Antler has appointed its managing director, Kirsty Glenne, to the position of chief executive officer of ATRB, a newly formed house of brands overseeing Antler, Paravel, and Nere. The leadership transition, effective March 5, 2026, marks the evolution of the 110-year-old company into a multi-brand global entity following recent strategic acquisitions. In an announcement on the professional networking platform LinkedIn, Glenne […]

REI Co-op names Kim Waldmann as chief commercial officer. Credits: REI Co-op. US outdoor retailer REI Co-op has appointed Kim Waldmann as its chief commercial officer. Waldmann, who will take up the role from March 9, has been tasked with bringing together elements of the company’s ecosystem across stores, e-commerce and operations. She joins REI from Foot Locker, where she most recently served as global chief customer officer and was credited with leading an enterprise-wide transformation […]

Designer Chouchou Lazare in his atelier. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Strands of raffia dry outside in the sun at the studio of Gabonese fashion designer Chouchou Lazare, who has made a name for himself using the natural fibres to craft his award-winning garments. The natural material derived from palm leaves -- and traditionally reserved for Gabon's nobles and village chiefs -- gained international attention on the runways of the world's fashion capital last week. "This is raffia from […]

Bella Hadid stars in the first campaign of Revolve Group's new brand, Revolve Los Angeles. Credits: Revolve Group. Revolve Group has unveiled its first eponymous fashion house, Revolve Los Angeles. Through the label, set to debut March 9, the US company said it is significantly expanding its existing portfolio of in-house brands and capabilities. With Bella Hadid as the face of the first campaign, Revolve Los Angeles intends to serve the “modern woman” that “knows who they are and […]

The interior of Missoni's new boutique in New York Credits: Missoni Missoni is changing its corporate structure but remains Italian. The brand is losing the Missoni family as shareholders but is continuing its Italian story with Fondo Strategico Italiano (FSI). The fund has chosen to strengthen its commitment by becoming the majority shareholder. FSI first invested in the company's capital in 2018. The possibility of a sale to the American Authentic Brands Group has therefore faded, following […]

The Boggi Milano store at Brickell City Centre Credits: Boggi Milano, photo credit Gabriel Volpi In November, Italian clothing brand Boggi Milano strengthened its retail presence in the US with the opening of its third store in New York. A new store was also opened in Miami at the end of February. The store is located inside the Brickell City Centre, in the heart of the new Miami where business, lifestyle and entertainment meet. “Miami is an international crossroads of styles, cultures and […]

Shanghai shopping street. Credits: Unsplash. In a Shanghai shopping centre, customers browsed racks of used winter coats, $2 trousers and household appliances -- pre-used items that would have been out of place in a major Chinese mall a decade ago. But these days, stagnating wages, youth unemployment and a years-long property crisis are making consumers rethink their spending. China's leaders will likely announce policies aimed at boosting domestic consumption at the annual Two Sessions […]

Eoin Tonge, Primark CEO. Credits: Primark. Eoin Tonge, the interim chief executive officer of budget retail giant Primark, has been appointed to the helm position permanently, confirming media speculation that had been circulating last week. The news was confirmed by the retailer’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), which said Tonge would be taking up the role with immediate effect. Prior to joining ABF in early 2023, Tonge had been chief financial officer and chief strategy […]

Portrait of Jeffrey Edward Epstein. Credits: Photo by MARTIN BUREAU / AFP The Mouv'Enfants collective on Wednesday denounced the sale of clothing associated with Jeffrey Epstein on online platforms, demanding that their sale be banned. Navy half-zip sweatshirts embroidered with the initials JEE (Jeffrey Edward Epstein) were found on Etsy, Vinted, AliExpress and eBay. They are replicas of a garment worn by the sex offender in photographs. The collective, which is committed to fighting child […]

Balmain FW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris, France - For his debut show at the helm of Balmain, French designer Antonin Tron presented a rock and sensual collection on Wednesday. This continued the legacy of his predecessor, Olivier Rousteing. The show took place on the third day of Paris Fashion Week, dedicated to autumn/winter 2026 womenswear. As a tribute to Pierre Balmain's passion for cinema, the show was held in a building in Paris's 14th arrondissement. It was the […]

Agnona Saint-Tropez store. Credits: Courtesy of Agnona At Milan Fashion Week, headlines go to splashy names, over-the-top fashions and celebrities posing by catwalks. But behind the scenes, Italy's smaller and medium-sized brands, the often family-owned lifeblood of the industry, are doggedly defending their craft, striving to keep alive long traditions of excellence. One of them, Agnona, began in 1953 as a wool mill in Italy's northern Piedmont region, producing luxurious textiles in natural […]

Van de Velde Credits: Van de Velde Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde (VdV) has reported a positive turnaround in the latter half of its 2025 financial year, following a challenging start to the period. The company realized revenue growth of 1.9 percent in the second half of the year. However, full-year figures remained slightly below the previous year's levels. Comparable revenue for the 2025 financial year amounted to 203.4 million euros (236.1 million dollars), representing a decrease of […]

The Allbirds store in Hamburg Credits: Allbirds On February 26, Allbirds Inc. secured a definitive victory. A federal court in California dismissed a shareholder lawsuit accusing the company and its executives of financial fraud in connection with its November 2021 IPO and subsequent public statements. The court denied the plaintiffs another chance to amend their complaint. The ruling, as reported by The Fashion Law, ends a case that sought to turn the footwear company's post-market entry […]

An Abercrombie & Fitch store in London Image: Abercrombie & Fitch US apparel group Abercrombie & Fitch Co. set a new sales record in the 2025/26 financial year as expected. Its profit, however, fell short of the previous year's level. The company forecasted a further increase in sales for the current year on Wednesday. Hollister brand remains growth driver In the most recent financial year, which ended on January 31, group sales amounted to 5.27 billion US dollars. This represented […]

American Eagle store in Dubai, UAE. Credits: © Ritu Jethani | Dreamstime.com US-based apparel group American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has reported record financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, supported by a 10 percent increase in total revenue to 1.80 billion dollars. The performance was bolstered by an 8 percent rise in total comparable sales, with the Aerie brand delivering a significant 23 percent increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales. Following the release, Executive […]

Interview The location of Shift Germany. Credits: Shift The launch of Shift Frankfurt is approaching. With a sneak peek at the Fredenhagen industrial location in Offenbach, Shift Frankfurt is today offering a first taste of Germany's new fashion trade show. Fashion professionals, brands and agencies have the chance to experience the ambience of the venue in advance and discover initial stand and lighting concepts. Thimo Schwenzfeier, show director of Shift Frankfurt, reveals more about […]

Stuart Machin, chief executive of M&S Credits: M&S Around 2.4 percent of UK workers change jobs in an average month, according to new analysis from Indeed. That figure might sound modest. But buried inside it is a fault line that runs straight through the fashion industry. In retail, 82 percent of workers who switch jobs leave the sector entirely. In hospitality and tourism, which overlaps significantly with fashion's events, wholesale and showroom economy, that figure climbs to 87 […]

Merrell Launches "It Starts Outside Campaign" and scholarship with Virgil Abloh Credits: Merrell Outdoor footwear brand Merrell has launched its first-ever global brand platform, ‘It Starts Outside’, as it marks its 45th anniversary and continues to develop into a lifestyle brand. The new platform reframes the power of the outdoors and its potential to catalyze change. “It Starts Outside is more than a campaign, it’s our global point of view as we architect the future of the brand,” […]

The Global Change Award announces finalists for 2026 Credits: Global Change Award The H&M Foundation has announced its top 20 finalists for the 2026 Global Change Award (GCA). Selected from 450 ideas submitted from 81 countries across six continents, the innovations from the 20 early-stage finalists are set to be reviewed by the GCA Expert Panel together with the H&M Foundation team. From the 20 finalists, the panel and team will then recommend ten finalists to the H&M Foundation […]

Analysis Christian Dior FW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Presented in the Tuileries Garden on the second day of Paris Fashion Week, the Christian Dior autumn/winter 2026 show was Jonathan Anderson's second womenswear collection for the LVMH group's flagship house. Behind the voluminous Bar jackets, an iconic piece for the label, and cascading ruffles, the brand revealed a clear intention: to celebrate the exclusivity of “Social Rank”. “A dress suited to their social […]

In Pictures A-Cold-Wall* x Kickers Kick Hi collaboration Credits: Kickers British footwear brand Kickers has launched a limited-edition collaboration with fashion label A-Cold-Wall*, capturing “the shared essence of two brands rooted deep in London street culture and everyday life”. The collaborative Kick Hi boot introduces a completely unique silhouette, which Kickers states is “unlike any design seen in the 50-year history of the Kick Hi,” as it features A-Cold-Wall*’s […]

Roots logo Credits: Roots Canadian lifestyle brand Roots, which has more than 100 stores across Canada, has announced it is conducting a strategic review to “identify opportunities to maximise value for all shareholders,” including selling the company. Known for its ultra-soft premium fleece loungewear and leather goods, Roots has appointed J.P. Morgan Securities Canada Inc. as its financial advisor and Torys LLP as its legal advisor for the strategic review. “During the strategic […]

Stuart Machin, chief executive of M&S Credits: M&S British retailer Marks & Spencer is making a “significant investment” in its retail staff with an inflation-beating 6.4 percent pay rise. From April 1, M&S will invest more than 70 million pounds to increase pay for its UK retail staff by at least 6.4 percent, a rise of more than double the current rate of inflation. M&S’s hourly pay for retail staff will increase to 13.41 pounds for customer assistants, representing […]

Petri Alava, founder and former chief executive of Infinited Fiber Company Credits: Petri Alava / Haelixa Haelixa, the Swiss pioneer in DNA-based traceability and product authentication, has announced that Petri Alava, founder and former chief executive of Infinited Fiber Company, has joined its board of directors to reinforce the company’s next phase of growth. Alava led Infinited Fiber Company through a decade-long journey from breakthrough textile-to-textile recycling innovation to global […]

SS26. Credits: Teva Teva®, a division of Deckers Brands, introduces its Spring 2026 collection, the next evolution of its For Playground Earth platform. The S26 lineup serves as your companion for outdoor adventure, merging performance technology with design innovation to inspire and support exploration and connection across the world’s natural playgrounds — from summits to riversides. “For Playground Earth” is more than just a tagline, it’s a rally cry to celebrate the full […]

Frank & Eileen flagship on Madison Avenue, New York City Credits: Frank & Eileen Audrey McLoghlin, founder and chief executive of Los Angeles-based womenswear brand Frank & Eileen, has announced the launch of a foundation dedicated to creating more women entrepreneurs by investing in entrepreneurship education. The Frank & Eileen Foundation launches with an initial 1 million US dollar gift from the 100 percent woman-owned, B Corp-certified contemporary apparel brand to continue […]

Frasers partners with Cat Deeley on rebrand. Credits: Frasers Group. Frasers Group’s flagship retailer House of Fraser is undergoing a rebrand as it pursues a rejuvenated positioning in the retail market. The group has renamed the department store chain to ‘Frasers’, reflecting a continued pivot towards establishing a more premium fashion and lifestyle experience. According to a press release, the rebrand builds on House of Fraser’s heritage to reimagine the traditional department […]

SS26. Credits: BOSS This season, BOSS shines the spotlight on a new cast of BOSSes in its Spring/Summer 2026 brand campaign: a group of individuals who embody what it means to ‘Be the Next’ – those who inspire, lead, and light the way for others by breaking through – all while turning self-belief into strength. Two bright leads illuminating the new-season BOSS story are actors and rising stars Meghann Fahy and Corey Mylchreest. American actor Fahy has emerged as one of Hollywood’s […]

TOMMY JEANS discovers London in its new SS26 campaign. Credits: TOMMY JEANS The campaign represents the next generation of London style. The TOMMY JEANS collection takes to the streets of Shoreditch, merging American heritage with a modern denim lifestyle. Jang Won Young, Franco Masini and Cat Burns Tommy Hilfiger, part of PVH Corp., presents the TOMMY JEANS spring 2026 campaign and collection. The style is inspired by the creative spirit that beats at the heart of London. Led by returning […]

SS26. Credits: Cult Gaia Cult Gaia launches its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Collection, offi cially entering the world of menswear. Photographed in Praia do Arpoador, Ipanema, the campaign captures Rio de Janeiro not simply as a backdrop, but as a sensation shaped by heat, salt, sand, and the rhythm of the sea. This inaugural men’s collection expands Cult Gaia’s signature sculptural language into a new dimension. The result is a wardrobe designed to move with both climate and body. Relaxed […]

Satellite image from March 2, 2026, showing smoke rising from a ship following an explosion in the port of Bandar Abbas, along the Strait of Hormuz. Credits: Photo by - / 2026 PLANET LABS PBC / AFP Paris (France) - The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an “unprecedented freeze” on global maritime trade, affecting everything from cosmetics and food products to pharmaceuticals, cars and precious marbles. While it primarily impacts petroleum products, it also threatens many other […]

Silvana Armani and the models Credits: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani, credit Sgp There was a great deal at stake during this edition of Milan Fashion Week. From the highly anticipated creative director debuts at brands like Gucci and Fendi to srutiny over the Armani brands, now creatively managed by Pantaleo Dell'Orco and Silvana Armani following the founder's passing, the event served as a litmus test for a revitalised fashion week. The industry is navigating with increasing uncertainty. The […]

Credits: Gucci Following Demna’s first fashion show on February 27, a curated selection from the Gucci Primavera collection is now available in selected stores and online, ahead of the official launch starting from July 2026. Credits: Gucci Primavera establishes a new vocabulary of silhouettes, textures, and materials, expressing the product design ethos at the core of Gucci. It informs ideas of lightness, ease, comfort, and body-aware silhouettes, driven by rigorous product […]

OPINION The Vinted app. Credits: Vinted A while ago, I sat down with the sustainability manager of a medium-sized Dutch clothing brand. We discussed circularity, material choices and ambitious sustainability goals for 2030. At one point, the conversation turned to the second-hand market and its potential relevance. I took out my phone and opened Vinted. I typed in the brand name. Hundreds of results appeared. I could have kept scrolling indefinitely. He looked visibly surprised. […]

Unspun 3D weaving technology Credits: Unspun US-founded B-corp-certified apparel technology company Unspun has appointed former The North Face and Boardriders executive Arne Arens as its new chief executive officer, as it looks to accelerate the shift from offshore overproduction to US-based manufacturing. Arens, who has decades of experience leading global consumer apparel brands, has been brought on to guide Unspun’s next phase of growth as it scales automated, localised manufacturing […]

Credits: Pexels The UK government has set out its new Spring Forecast 2026, with chancellor Rachel Reeves telling Parliament that her economic plan is “the right one” for a more uncertain world. For retail businesses, the key talking points were reports of inflation falling, borrowing allegedly being lower than expected, and household incomes that are anticipated to rise. Inflation is now expected to return to target in the second half of the year, earlier than previously forecast, the HM […]

In Pictures Kith for On campaign Credits: Kith / On Premium Swiss performance sportswear brand On has announced a multi-year partnership with American fashion and lifestyle brand Kith, centred around running, designed to bring together On’s performance innovation with Kith’s New York heritage. Launching for spring 2026, the Kith for On collection includes two new and completely original footwear silhouettes: the K-Tech 1, a performance-driven model, and the K-Tech 2, a lifestyle […]

Stoke Shoes campaign Credits: Stoke Shoes American footwear brand Stoke Shoes, launched by former Heydude and Keds president Rick Blackshaw in January, has rolled out to more than 450 stores across the US, less than 90 days after it launched direct to consumers through its own website. The performance-lifestyle shoes, which is targeting the 65 million men with wide feet in America, who the brand states are often overlooked by the athletic footwear industry, is moving from a start-up company […]

M&S named the official partner of Silverstone Circuit Credits: M&S / Silverstone Circuit British retailer Marks & Spencer is becoming an official partner of Silverstone Circuit, the world-renowned motorsport venue in England, which hosts the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. In a statement, M&S said the partnership spans year-round activity at the circuit, including track days, hospitality, fan zones, music, and entertainment, as well as an “elevated presence” at key motorsport […]

Westminster University MA Menswear Credits: UKFT The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a cross-sector initiative to address challenges in how graduate employment outcomes are classified for fashion and textile courses in the UK. UKFT says current Graduate Outcomes data — a national survey run by the Higher Education Statistics Agency that records what graduates are doing 15 months after finishing their studies — does not always reflect industry realities. Roles such […]

The joint Lee and Wrangler store in Berlin Image: Kontoor Brands US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has concluded its fiscal year 2025 with a significant increase in revenue, thanks to the acquisition of outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen. One-off charges, however, led to a decline in profit. This was announced in a business report published by the company on Tuesday. Helly Hansen acquisition boosts revenue development According to the report, group revenue reached 3.15 billion US dollars last […]

Ready-to-wear autumn/winter 26-27 Credits: Gattinoni Finding solutions to the crisis, focusing on internationalisation and providing opportunities for all companies in the sector, including small ones, were key themes at the latest edition of White Milano. At the opening of the event last Thursday, the president of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), Matteo Zoppas, explained the agency's efforts. The organisation is dedicated to the foreign promotion and internationalisation of Italian companies, […]

SS26. Image: SELECTED For spring/summer 2026, Selected is focusing on a silhouette that redefines familiarity: jorts and long shorts that finish just above the knee. This creates a precise line between nonchalance and tailoring. Whether in denim or a minimalist chino style, the new lengths form the basis of the season. Striped shirts create effortless everyday looks; oversized blouses add a touch of lightness; and extra-long blazers provide structure and modern elegance. The colour palette […]

H&M launches a platform in 2026 to highlight global style and self-expression in cities around the world. Credits: H&M H&M&NEW YORK brings together both recognisable faces from the Big Apple and newcomers to the studio, placing them on equal footing. An eclectic mix of icons, including Ice Spice; John Turturro; Liya Kebede; Paloma Elsesser; Kareem Rahma; Jay Guapo; Kai Schreiber and Lynn Yaeger, feature alongside unknown faces. Through photographs and films, they share their […]

The On store in Portland Image: On Holding AG Swiss sportswear provider On Holding has concluded the 2025 financial year with a new revenue record, although net profit fell short of the previous year's level. The results, published by the company on Tuesday, surpassed recent forecasts. Last year, revenue amounted to 3.01 billion Swiss francs (3.83 billion dollars). This represents an increase of 30 percent compared to the previous year. Adjusted for currency fluctuations, revenue grew by 35.6 […]