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Woodbridge, Suffolk. Credits: Unsplash. The UK government has announced a 210 million pound funding package to bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use and support the regeneration of high streets across England. The investment includes a new 125 million pound Derelict Buildings Fund, which will help local authorities transform vacant shopping centres, disused cinemas and other empty buildings into facilities including shared workspaces, cafes, community hubs, health centres and […]

Silvana Armani with models during the Giorgio Armani SS27 show Credits: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani, credit Sgp A fashion week of some contradictions. It ranged from Diesel's 'performance' shows with 200 dancers from (La)Horde, the Marseille-based artistic collective, to smaller brands like Biagini. Biagini is a historic made-in-Italy leather goods label that builds customer relationships through an intimate and passionate narrative of its work. The week also featured media events like Vogue […]

The opera singer Marthe Davelli and Gabrielle Chanel / circa 1930. Credits: Copyright CHANEL As it prepares to unveil its spring/summer 2027 collection during Paris Fashion Week, the house of Chanel has announced the location for its next show, for its cruise 2027/2028 collection. The presentation will take place in Deauville, a town dear to the founder's heart. The event will be held on April 27, 2027, according to information from the house of Chanel. Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion […]

Jill 2026 Credits: WSN As the lines between trade shows, exhibitions and public events blur, the Jill trade show, presented by WSN and conceived by Jean-Pierre Blanc, is focusing on a cross-disciplinary model. Beyond its fashion and accessories offering, the event is supported by a cultural programme and a network of partner venues. This new trade show marks the arrival of Jean-Pierre Blanc (formerly of the Festival de Hyères) on the Parisian fashion scene as artistic director. Announced by […]

Luisa Beccaria, SS27 Credits: Luisa Beccaria During Milan Fashion Week, which concludes today, Luisa Beccaria presented its spring/summer 2027 collection, named Herbarium. The collection places botanical themes and natural elements at the core of its design proposal. The line explores the brand's classic motifs through prints, embroidery and appliqués depicting flowers, leaves and pomegranates on various types of fabric. The colour palette is based on shades related to water, the sky and […]

Credits: ESMOD Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, has announced a global fashion and design strategy anchored by an initial partnership with ESMOD Paris. Under the agreement, which was supported by TF1 Licensing, second-year Fashion Design students at the Paris institution will engage in a curriculum-integrated design challenge starting this fall. The initiative leverages the global reach of the Miraculous entertainment brand to create academic and practical […]

Credits: EMU Australia Australian footwear brand EMU Australia has unveiled its autumn/winter 2026 campaign, revisiting its Australian heritage through a contemporary lens. The campaign is built around craftsmanship, natural materials and a connection to the Australian landscape, blending fashion and function. Credits: EMU Australia Credits: EMU Australia The collection includes the 'Nomad Wanderer', designed to blend utility with everyday style, and the 'Sharky Adventure Scuff', […]

Gibraltar-born designer John Galliano. Credits: Courtesy of Zara. Madrid – Following the news on March 17 that Inditex and Zara were collaborating with designer John Galliano, a move that shook the fashion industry, the chain has now set a launch date for the first collection by the Gibraltar-born creative. The collection will debut on October 1. While further details are yet to be released, this date clearly indicates that Zara and Inditex intend to counter-programme a key day of the […]

Image for illustration. Credits: Pexels. Australian womenswear group Cue Clothing Co has entered receivership and voluntary administration after a sale process failed to secure a buyer.

IN PICTURES Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2027, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Milan - A year after her acclaimed debut show at Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter expanded her colour palette and handbag repertoire on Saturday during the presentation of her new collection at Milan Fashion Week. The British designer doubled the size of the leather or raffia tote bags. She also incorporated shades of yellow, red and violet, as well as floral motifs, into her structured yet […]

Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2027, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Milan - One year after the death of Giorgio Armani, the Italian brand showcased an elegance enhanced with crystals and sequins in its spring/summer 2027 collection, presented on Sunday in Milan. Silvana Armani, the Italian designer's niece, proposed black and white dresses and ensembles, with necklines that in some cases plunged to the navel. In the "Teatro", the venue that hosted Giorgio Armani's lying in […]

Dolce&Gabbana spring/summer 2027, ready-to-wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Milan - Dolce & Gabbana has reviewed the wardrobe of grand Sicilian families and updated it for its spring/summer 2027 collection, presented on Saturday during Milan Fashion Week. At its headquarters, before an audience filled with celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Dolce & Gabbana showcased a collection combining lace and faux fur with leopard prints and denim. The brand also adorned its jackets […]

Skims store at 1000 North Rush Street in Chicago, Illinois (US). Credits: Skims. Madrid – Skims, Kim Kardashian's popular lingerie, sportswear and athleisure brand, has finally landed in Spain. The launch was conducted in partnership with the company chaired by Cristina Álvarez. It has established its first points-of-sale and is marketing its collections through the physical and online commercial structure of El Corte Inglés.

Presentation of Camper's book The Walking Society. Now More Than Ever! Credits: Alicia R. Sarmiento//FashionUnited. Mallorcan footwear brand Camper yesterday presented The Walking Society. Now More Than Ever!, a 452-page volume published by Swiss publisher Lars Müller Publishers, marking the culmination of its 50th anniversary celebrations.

London Fashion Week SS27 Main Image Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Historically, corsetry and lingerie were hidden beneath clothing, designed to restrict, shape, or cage the female form. At LFW SS27, British designers turned those traditional symbols of constraint into statements of power, just as Vivienne Westwood had done almost 40 years previously. By exposing inner construction, and exaggerated silhouettes, like Harris Reed’s dramatic wing-like bodices and sculptural corsetry seen […]

Gucci SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Gucci designer Demna presented his first truly "personal" show at Milan Fashion Week Friday, hoping to revitalise the storied Italian brand with a glamorous, eccentric and rebellious style. Demna's men are hooded bad boys, wearing tartan-lined jackets or suits with pronounced shoulders, cropped trousers that expose the ankle, and triple-buckle belts for a rock-and-roll touch. The women evoke Milanese style from the 1980s with a hint of […]

Michael Kors opens temporary London store. Credits: Michael Kors. US-based fashion giant Capri Holdings could be on the market, with potential buyers understood to be circling the fashion group, according to WWD. The media outlet reported that Capri, which sold Versace to Prada in December 2025 and continues to own Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, has connected with investors possibly interested in acquiring the business.

A Birkenstock store in California Credits: Birkenstock In the legal dispute over imitations of Birkenstock sandals, the Gelderland District Court in Arnhem, the Netherlands, has ruled in favour of the footwear manufacturer. The court has prohibited the food and retail group Lidl from selling certain sandal models. According to the judges, these models infringe on the copyright-protected design of the Birkenstock footbed, Birkenstock announced on Thursday.

The Crown Estate - West End, London Credits: The Crown Estate New West End Company (NWEC) has launched its ‘Open for Growth: Powering the West End for the Nation’ report, setting out the organisation’s priorities for strengthening the district’s retail, hospitality, leisure, tourism and business economy over the next decade.

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Shredded material by Renewcell. Credits: via Renewcell The UK's Maidstone Borough Council is testing whether discarded textiles can be repurposed into pothole repair material as part of a new trial with sustainable materials company Recool.

Lucia Pieroni, creative director of makeup at Chanel. Credits: Chanel Luxury house Chanel has announced the appointment of Lucia Pieroni as creative director of makeup, a role she will assume from this September, according to a statement from the brand. In her new role, Lucia Pieroni will work closely with the makeup creation studio. She will report directly to Simona Cattaneo, the company's president of fragrance and beauty. Return to a single creative direction While the position of creative […]

H&M Marais Credits: F. Julienne The family behind H&M is slowly increasing its stake in the Swedish fashion group, sparking speculation that it could eventually take the retailer private amid continued turnaround efforts.

Margaret Howell AW26 campaign. Credits: Margaret Howell / Collier Schorr. British fashion brand Margaret Howell is expanding its retail presence in South Korea through a phased rollout of new stores, which began with an opening at Shinsegae Main on September 22. The move marks a further investment in a market the brand says has a strong appreciation for its focus on quality, utility and longevity.

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion edged higher last week, but the channels behind the growth reversed sharply: online surged while stores fell, overturning the store-led pattern that had defined the summer. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +0.82%, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, against a demanding +8.14% base a year earlier.

Harrods expands menswear lifestyle offer with redesigned Designer Collections room. Credits: Harrods. Luxury department retailer Harrods has unveiled a redesigned Designer Collections room on the second floor of its Knightsbridge store, expanding its menswear lifestyle offering around versatile, everyday dressing.

Marks & Spencer, Spain. Credits: La Vaguada. British retail giants Marks & Spencer, New Look and Sainsbury’s have joined UK charity Oxfam in partnering with textile development company Circle-8 to launch The Circuit, an initiative designed to develop circular textile supply chains using clothing collected in the UK.

Credits: Source Fashion UK trade organisations Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter and ATMF are launching Made in Manchester & Regions, a new programme of regional roadshows aimed at strengthening the case for UK fashion and textile manufacturing. The first event takes place at Manchester Hall on 4 November 2026, free to attend and open to buyers, brands, retailers, manufacturers and the wider industry. Building on the earlier Leicester Made events, the roadshow will bring buyers, brands and […]

Mango store, Chester, UK Credits: Mango Spanish fashion retailer MNG-Mango U.K. Limited has reported strong top-line growth for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, driven primarily by the expansion of its physical store fleet.

US and African countries launch cotton trade partnership. Credits: U.S.-Africa Trade Desk (USATD). The US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD), alongside the governments of Mauritius, Lesotho and Kenya, has launched the Trans-Atlantic Cotton Partnership (TACP) to strengthen cotton, textile and apparel trade between the US and Africa.

On celebrates its Vienna debut Credits: Mikael Olsson Swiss sportswear manufacturer On is expanding in the German-speaking region. The company announced on Friday that it will open three stores in the coming months in Munich, Düsseldorf and Austria. The Vienna location marks the brand's first opening in the country. According to the announcement, the three new openings represent a strategic strengthening of its retail network in the DACH region. This network currently consists of the store in […]

An image of Superstudio Events Credits: Superstudio Events Superstudio Events, a Milan-based group active in the events and production sector, is entering the US market by acquiring a majority stake in Spring Studios New York Llc, the company that manages the Tribeca venue and its events business.

Geox autumn/winter 26-27 Credits: Geox This week, the board of directors of Geox, a company listed on the Euronext Milan market, approved an update to the group's 2027-2029 industrial plan. The board also approved a technical change to the execution methods for any remaining balance due from Lir srl, as part of the financial manoeuvre defined on December 30, 2024.

Élise An takes over as chief administrative and financial officer at Aubade Credits: Aubade Lingerie brand Aubade is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Élise An as chief administrative and financial officer. As the company noted in a statement, An's arrival allows it to consolidate an all-female management team. With over ten years of experience at international companies in the luxury, perfumery and business-to-business (B2B) sectors, she brings strong expertise in […]

Workshop session as part of the Plug and Play and Istituto Marangoni Paris programme (September 2026). Credits: Istituto Marangoni paris. In Paris, the fashion school Istituto Marangoni is launching a new programme aimed at transforming its students into the pioneering fashion entrepreneurs of tomorrow. To establish this intensive programme, the institution announced a partnership on September 17 with Plug and Play, an innovation platform based in Silicon Valley focused on artificial […]

Backstage photo from the Marni SS27 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan, Italy – Leopard prints and tattooed red leather set the tone as designer Fausto Puglisi conceived an exuberant and sexy Californian party for Roberto Cavalli on Thursday during Milan's spring/summer 2027 fashion week. A zebra-print kimono was worn over printed jeans, barely covering a matching thong. The in-house designer celebrated the Milanese house's colourful archives with a touch of festive excess. "I […]

Several stakeholders of Denim Deal 2.0 at the Kingpins Amsterdam trade show in April 2024. Credits: Denim Deal / Nicolas Prophte Denim Deal is expanding its approach beyond making jeans circular solely through the use of recycled materials. The signing of a partnership with United Repair Centre now integrates repair into its sustainable fashion strategy.

Scott Ruerup, G/Fore CEO Credits: Richemont ## G/FORE appoints Scott Ruerup as chief executive officer US-based luxury golf and lifestyle brand G/Fore has appointed Scott Ruerup as chief executive officer. Ruerup reports to Scott Mahoney, chief executive officer of apparel company Peter Millar. Ruerup, a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, began his career at American tailoring house Oxxford Clothes. He joined Peter Millar in 2011 as vice president before being named president. […]

Marc Jacobs outlet Credits: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond US fashion house Marc Jacobs has appointed John Wattiker as chief marketing officer (CMO). In his new role, Wattiker will oversee the global marketing strategy of Marc Jacobs, driving efforts to elevate brand positioning, deepen consumer engagement and broaden global market reach. Speaking on his appointment via LinkedIn, Wattiker stated: “Very proud to join this iconic house as the team and I lean into what’s made Marc […]

Ana Luisa Braun Rodrigues and Tanmay Bhavsar Credits: Philip Vile for Only Natural Student Design Competition 2026 Jewellery combining naturally dyed fish scales and golden grass alongside a modular lighting system made from bamboo have taken top honours at the Only Natural Student Design Competition 2026. UK-based Central Saint Martins student Ana Luisa Braun Rodrigues was named overall fashion winner for her Shimmer Jewellery collection, while India-based National Institute of Design student […]

John Lewis opens Christmas shop Credits: John Lewis UK department store group John Lewis has officially launched its in-store Christmas shop across the country. Opening a little over 13 weeks ahead of the festive season, the physical pop-up destinations follow an early online roll-out as the retailer moves to capitalize on rising consumer demand across core seasonal categories.

Helena Ammitzboell, co-founder of Asta Resort Credits: Asta Resort Interview

Iguatemi Praia de Belas (RS) Credit: Iguatemi S.A. In a statement released to the market last night, September 23, Iguatemi S.A. announced the sale of five stakes in shopping centres to the investment fund TRX Real Estate (TRXF 11). Iguatemi S.A. is one of Brazil's largest shopping centre companies. The total value of this transaction is 876.1 million reais (168.7 million dollars).

Elisa Johnson Credits: Elisa Johnson Interview

Dior bag from the SS26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris, France - The Christian Dior holding company gained over 17 percent on the Paris Stock Exchange on Thursday. This follows the announcement of a proposed reorganisation of the structure that controls the global luxury giant LVMH.

Credits: Ava Shannon After a highly competitive selection process, MA student Ava Shannon completed the Condé Nast Fellowship with the British Vogue team, gaining firsthand experience supporting the magazine's iconic fashion cupboard, contributing to content across platforms, and helping to deliver major fashion events. In this reflection, she shares what she learned working behind-the-scenes at one of the world's most influential fashion titles alongside industry-leading professionals. […]

Uniqlo Manchester Trafford Centre store Credits: Uniqlo Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO, part of Fast Retailing, has confirmed its second Manchester store, opening at the Trafford Centre on 15 October 2026, alongside plans for new stores in Bath and Brighton in 2027. The Trafford Centre store makes Manchester the first UK city outside London to have two UNIQLO stores. Spanning 1,440 square metres, the new store will carry UNIQLO's full LifeWear range for women, men, kids and babies, including […]

Credits: Only Natural Brazilian designer Ana Luisa Braun Rodrigues and India’s Tanmay Bhavsar have been awarded the overall fashion and home honors at the Only Natural Student Design Competition 2026. The winners were announced on September 15 during an awards presentation at Material Matters London in Shoreditch. Selected from more than 380 entries representing 27 universities across 15 countries, Rodrigues received the fashion title for her Shimmer Jewellery collection, while Bhavsar […]

Grands Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris 2026 Credits: Tropbadass The official awards ceremony for the Grands Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Révélation and Engagement Mode awards were presented to Anthony Calydon and Collectivo, while the Révélation Métiers d’Art prize went to Chloé Valorso. FashionUnited had already scouted these three talents. The awards ceremony was introduced by Anouch Torarian, deputy mayor of […]

Rag & Bone Paris Credits: Rag & Bone Following the expansion of its e-commerce and a series of store openings across Europe, Rag & Bone continues its retail rollout with its first Parisian store in the Marais.

Credits: Circular Textile Days Two days, professionals from across the textile value chain under one roof and a programme covering everything from European legislation and recycling to materials, innovation and new collaborations. With so much happening at Circular Textile Days 2026, the question is not only what to see – but how to make the most of your visit. On September 30 and October 1, Circular Textile Days returns for its sixth edition to the Koepelhal in Tilburg. The theme, From […]

Fabletics and Khloé Kardashian release eighth collection Credits: Fabletics In Pictures Fabletics has released its eighth collection with Khloé Kardashian, a 19-style cold-weather range that went on sale Wednesday in stores and online. The assortment marks three years of their partnership. Fabletics and Khloé Kardashian release eighth collection Credits: Fabletics The collection applies a fashion treatment to winter activewear, using faux fur, high-shine finishes and pink alongside […]

Alexandre Arnault, Géraldine Guyot, Hélène Mercier, Bernard Arnault. Credits: BFA/Sansho Scott Four years after a reorganisation, the Arnault family group aims to simplify the structure overseeing the global luxury giant LVMH. This move is intended to “ensure the long-term stability of its control” through several operations that will result in the creation of a single entity.

Archive image, Salvador Dalí, The Eye of Time, 1949, Platinum, natural ruby, diamonds, enamel and clock with Movado 50SP mechanism Credits: Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2026 Milan - From Thursday, the Palazzo Reale in Milan will present an unprecedented exhibition dedicated to Spanish icon Salvador Dalí's experiments with fashion. The exhibition highlights the surrealist artist's talent for integrating fashion into his work, contributing to its evolution and […]

Jil Sander, spring/summer 2027 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan, Italy – Antonio Marras showcased his Sardinian brides in an urban park, while Jil Sander reworked its “uniforms” for the modern working woman on Wednesday, the second day of Milan Fashion Week. Antonio Marras, spring/summer 2027 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The co-ed spring/summer 2027 collection tells the story of “the day after the night, when we still have our party clothes on and […]

Prada SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Prada kicked off Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday, presenting a collection of modernised skirts to a star-studded front row. The collection featured skirts in various forms: grey and pleated; straight-cut in green or red; worn with a bra; covered in crinoline; featuring floral patterns; and layered under leather coats. Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons “focused on questioning this unique and universal garment,” the brand explained. The front row was […]

Katarzyna (Kasia) Niemirowicz Majtas, global director of Mango's retail department. Credits: Mango. Madrid – Mango has announced the promotion of Kasia Katarzyna to the position of new global retail director, along with her subsequent appointment to the company's management team. She joined the group at the beginning of the year from H&M. Katarzyna (Kasia) Niemirowicz Majtas has an extensive background with the Swedish fashion multinational, where she held various positions for nearly 20 […]

Mango store in Chester Credits: Mango Spanish fashion retailer Mango has opened its latest store in Eastgate Square, Chester. The location has created more than 16 new jobs as part of the company's efforts to broaden its physical retail footprint in the north of England.

Asos launches AI shopping app in ChatGPT. Credits: Asos. UK online fashion retailer Asos has released a trading update for the financial year ended August 30, 2026, reporting a return to gross merchandise value (GMV) growth in the fourth quarter and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) above the midpoint of its guided range of 150 million to 180 million pounds.

Munich store in Terminal T4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Credits: Munich. Madrid – Munich, the iconic Barcelona-based footwear brand owned by the Berneda family, appears to have found some initial relief from its difficult financial situation. The company has successfully reached an agreement with its financial creditors. It has reportedly agreed on a new payment schedule for a debt of just over 18 million euros (20.50 million dollars).

Credits: BFC NEWGEN The UK government has announced a £3 million funding extension for the British Fashion Council’s (BFC) NEWGEN initiative, committing £1 million annually across the 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/29 program cycles. Administered in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) since 2023, the multi-year pledge guarantees financial grants, tailored business mentoring, and showcase slots at London Fashion Week for emerging British design talent. […]

Activists block the Inditex distribution centre in Lelystad. Credits: Clean Clothes Campaign Out of 110 major fashion and footwear brands, 32 percent have publicly committed to a living wage for garment workers, yet only 4 percent are making tangible progress. This is according to the seventh edition of the Fashion Checker, the monitor from labour rights organisation Clean Clothes Campaign.

Adidas Originals in London Credits: Bild: Adidas AG Adidas has signed a multi-year deal to become the official uniform and performance apparel partner of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league, taking over a contract held since the league's launch by Under Armour. The partnership debuts on court at the start of Unrivaled's 2027 season, which begins in early 2027. Neither side disclosed financial terms or the length of the agreement.

Ray-Ban Burbank Audio-Only campaign image. Credits: EssilorLuxottica Ray-Ban is expanding its collaboration with Meta with the launch of the Ray-Ban Meta Audio. This marks the eyewear brand's first audio-only AI glasses, enabling users to listen to music and podcasts, make phone calls and use Meta AI, according to a press release. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio weighs 43 grams and has a battery life of up to 12 hours. The glasses feature open-ear audio, which allows users to listen to audio without […]

An H&M store in Stockholm. Image; H&M Swedish apparel group Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) posted a surprisingly strong profit increase in the third quarter of its 2025/26 financial year. Sales, however, remained virtually flat compared to the same period last year. This was revealed in an interim report published on Thursday by the parent company of brands including H&M, Cos, Weekday, & Other Stories and Arket.

Dr. Martens launches global brand platform 'With Bouncing Soles' Credits: Dr. Martens British footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced further developments as part of its consumer-first strategy, including the launch of a new global brand platform titled 'With Bouncing Soles'. The initiative debuts alongside a refreshed e-commerce experience and the ongoing execution of the physical retail strategy outlined during the company's full year 2026 financial results in May 2026.

Ganni Womenswear Spring/Summer 2021 Credits: Jakob Landvik / Courtesy of Ganni. In this episode, international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska and fashion editor Natalie Salmon examine Copenhagen Fashion Week's ongoing transition from a regional Scandinavian showcase into an influential international trade hub. The hosts dissect the commercial playbook behind Ganni’s global expansion, evaluating how the brand leveraged material innovations (such as biotech alternatives and deadstock […]

Kapten & Son outerwear Credits: Kapten & Son Kapten & Son is expanding its range for autumn/winter 2026 with outerwear. The German brand, known for its backpacks, bags, luggage and accessories, is introducing a collection that includes functional and technical body warmers and jackets for women and men. According to Kapten & Son, this expansion marks the next step in the brand's evolution towards a broader lifestyle proposition, as stated in a press release. The new collection […]

Credits: Fendi SS27 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In an intriguing precursor to one of the season's most anticipated runway events, Fendi has released a short teaser video for its upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 collection. The collection, which notably marks a highly awaited presentation by designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, has generated significant buzz within the fashion industry. The brief clip serves primarily as an atmospheric prologue, offering no explicit glimpses of the garments themselves. […]

Puma headquarters. Credits: Puma US-based fragrance developer Interparfums, Inc. (Interparfums) has entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with German sportswear brand Puma. The deal grants Interparfums responsibility for the creation, development, production, and distribution of fragrances under the Puma brand name.

Net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 Credits: FashionUnited/ image generated with the help of AI The Climate Pledge, alongside US-based e-commerce giant Amazon, UK-based luxury label Stella McCartney, and Canadian environmental non-profit organization Canopy, has co-founded The Climate Pledge Fashion Coalition. The group receives convening support from Switzerland-based international organization the World Economic Forum (WEF). The coalition supports more than 60 Climate Pledge signatories, […]

Wrangler store Credits: Kontoor Brands US apparel group Kontoor Brands, owner of Lee and Wrangler, has appointed Jamie Caulfield and Michael Skipworth to its board of directors, effective immediately. The company also announced an increase in the size of its board from seven to nine members. Caulfield, age 67, recently served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of beverage and convenient foods company PepsiCo, which generates nearly 94 billion dollars in net revenue. Over a […]

CEO Interview

The Farm Rio storefront in Buenos Aires, Argentina Credit: Farm Rio (Paseo Alcorta) Farm Rio, a key brand within the Azzas 2154 (Azzas) group, recently dissolved its merger with Soma. The brand, which is now being considered for sale, is receiving non-binding proposals until the end of September. It is worth noting that following the demerger, Farm Rio will become an independent entity, with capital from both controllers, Alexandre Birman and Roberto Jatahy.

Interview

Jon Kortajarena as the campaign face for his beauty brand SMTHELSE. Credits: SMTHELSE. Madrid – Following the personal growth formulas that some of the leading Spanish models of recent decades have embraced, Basque actor and model Jon Kortajarena has launched his own business venture, “SMTHELSE”. This is the name he has chosen for his own beauty line, which specialises in haircare.

Façonniers Credits: Maison du Savoir-faire et de la Création In this concise yet sharp episode, host Kim van der Weerd reflects on an essay she penned evaluating racial power dynamics and systemic bias within fashion sustainability frameworks. Revisiting her personal evolution from qualifying her former title as a "Garment Factory Manager" in Cambodia to fully owning the role, van der Weerd examines how Western brand perspectives frequently marginalize Global South manufacturing expertise. […]

Sara Madella Credits: Istituto Marangoni Milano 2026 Istituto Marangoni Milano presented DYSFLEXION, its annual graduate fashion show for the 2025/2026 academic year, hosting the event at its new Palazzo Turati campus in Milan. The runway featured collections from ten top graduates selected from a pool of over 200 third-year students in the institution's Fashion Design & Accessories undergraduate program. Centered on fluid identity and structural transformation, the showcase presented work […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai It takes one billion dollars to enter FashionUnited's 2026 ranking of the Top 100 richest people in fashion, the threshold set by Christian Louboutin at number 100. Together the members hold 1.07 trillion dollars, though that wealth sits overwhelmingly at the top: the five largest fortunes account for just over half the total. Leading the list is Inditex founder Amancio Ortega with over 130 billion dollars.

Credits: Vogue YouTube In a defining moment for experiential fashion marketing, global artists Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez made highly publicized appearances at the recent Vogue World: Milano event. The showcase offered a compelling look into the increasingly intertwined worlds of celebrity influence and high-fashion runway presentations—a vital case study for industry professionals, brand strategists, and fashion students. During the presentation, Cardi B commanded attention in a custom […]

Credits: Courtesy of Fortela In a recent feature directed at menswear professionals and fashion students, luxury retailer Mr Porter provides an exclusive look into the inner workings of Italian heritage brand Fortela. The newly released documentary opens the doors to the brand's previously unseen private archive, revealing the deep-seated inspirations and historical references that drive its collections. Rather than adhering to fleeting seasonal trends, Fortela operates on a strict philosophy […]

Inside a Grain de Malice store. Credits: Grain de Malice. Madrid – The Spanish retail scene continues to attract interest from international groups, firms and chains, including French brand Grain de Malice. The fashion label, specialising in womenswear and accessories, has now focused on Spain as a first and decisive step in its internationalisation journey. It is currently seeking its first local partners to open its initial brand stores in the country.

Diesel SS27 Credits: Diesel Belgian designer Glenn Martens' latest collection for Diesel was presented yesterday in Milan. It marked the first day of Milan Fashion Week, dedicated to the spring/summer 2027 collections. The collection was an ode to everyday life, mixing denim with leather and celebrating the fun of opening one's wardrobe to mix things up. “At Diesel, the party always comes first. It is about inclusivity, self-expression, pleasure and the democracy of experience. The […]

Credits: MAX&Co. Italian fashion brand MAX&Co., part of the Max Mara Fashion Group, marked its 40th anniversary with the launch of its autumn/winter 2026 collection and a new creative direction, 'The Vision Ahead,' built around authenticity, individuality and everyday life. The collection is anchored by the mantra 'Keep it cool,' reframing "cool" as an attitude of confidence rather than a fixed style formula. Credits: MAX&Co. The new direction is symbolised by a red square, […]

JD Williams Credits: N Brown Group UK retail group N Brown sustainability manager Joe Mountain has announced his departure from the business after four years. Mountain shared the news via LinkedIn, reflecting on his tenure driving the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. During his time at the Manchester-based group, Mountain held progressive roles, starting as assistant sustainability lead in June 2022 before advancing to sustainability lead in March 2023, and […]

Circular economy / circular practices in fashion / circularity illustration Credits: AI generated image, credit FashionUnited UK fashion retailers New Look, Marks & Spencer (M&S), and Sainsbury’s Tu Clothing have partnered with charity retailer Oxfam and development firm Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems to launch The Circuit.

Fashion Renewable Collaborative Credits: Schneider Electric US apparel brand Levi Strauss & Co. and UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S), in partnership with SE Advisory Services, the global consulting practice of France-based Schneider Electric, have launched the Fashion Renewable Collaborative (FRC). Announced during New York Climate Week on September 22, 2026, the initiative aims to help global fashion suppliers adopt renewable electricity through coordinated brand engagement and […]

Credits: Stone Island Italian outerwear brand Stone Island is taking over The Corner Shop at Selfridges London from 21 September to 6 November 2026 for 'Selected Works '982-'026_Stone Island: The Collector Series', its first formal collaboration with the independent collectors who have shaped the brand's culture over four decades. The six-week installation brings together archive pieces from eight collectors and shops, including Arco Maher, Better Gift Shop and 194 Local, presented alongside […]

Global AI glasses shipment in H126 Credits: Omdia Global AI glasses shipments reached 4.2 million units in the first half of 2026 (1H26), representing a 127 percent increase year-over-year (YoY).

Limits Are Fiction campaign image Credits: Limits Are Fiction UK-based streetwear and publishing brand Limits Are Fiction has officially launched its debut collection, titled Drop 00. The independent label targets mature consumers who remain engaged with street culture, independent media, music and skateboarding, offering a mix of apparel, print media and interactive objects.

Credits: Alibaba newsroom. Chinese tech giant Alibaba unveiled plans on Wednesday to expand its overseas data centres, targeting markets across Europe and the Middle East. Hangzhou-based Alibaba is one of the frontrunners in China's artificial intelligence industry, with its Qwen model among the world's most downloaded AI models.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses Credits: Meta / EssilorLuxottica Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era on Wednesday. The company will kick off its annual Connect conference from its Menlo Park headquarters at 4:00 pm PT (2300 GMT) Wednesday, and Zuckerberg will deliver a keynote address to the developer-focused event.

JD Sports Meadowhall store Credits: JD Sports UK-based sports fashion retailer JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group) has published its financial results for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026, revealing a 74.6 percent surge in statutory profit before tax to 241 million pounds (321 million dollars). The group’s statutory performance was bolstered by a significant reduction in adjusting items, which fell to 41 million pounds from 213 million pounds in the prior period.

Credits: Design Academy Eindhoven Design Academy Eindhoven has announced the return of its annual Graduation Show from 17 to 25 October 2026 during Dutch Design Week, appointing Martina Muzi as art director for the upcoming edition. Serving as the creative counterpart to Raf De Keninck, chair of the executive board, Muzi will oversee the presentation of final projects from more than 200 bachelor and master graduates. Hosted at the former telephone exchange building on Professor Doctor […]

Interview The Knitwit Stable campaign image for autumn/winter 2026. Credits: Paul Bellaart Press, professionals, clients and partners gathered last week at The Knitwit Stable in Baambrugge, near Abcoude, in a quintessentially Dutch setting. The event, dedicated to Dutch wool, began amongst the sheep with a cloudy sky and occasional rain showers as a backdrop. This weather perfectly matched the company's slogan: “Knitwear shaped by wool, weather and landscape”. A specially written […]

London Fashion Week SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The biggest names may have brought the crowds to London Fashion Week's spring/summer 2027 edition, which ended on Monday, but the season also belonged to the designers rewriting what British fashion can look like now.

(From left to right) Details from Acromatyx, Palomo Spain, Palomo Spain, Moises Nieto and Adolfo Dominguez SS27 at MBFW Madrid. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. After several years of neutral tones dominating shops, wardrobes and even Pantone, fashion now seems ready to rediscover colour. Pantone disappointed many when the institution named a shade of white as its "Colour of the Year 2026." Many had expected a bolder choice from the leading colour authority. Copenhagen is one of the most […]

Credits: Guess American brand Guess has unveiled a capsule collection co-created with entrepreneur and style icon Leonie Hanne for autumn/winter 2026. Designed for independent women, the 'Leonie Hanne for Guess' collection pairs sculptural cuts with fluid draping, reinterpreting the brand's American DNA through Hanne's cosmopolitan point of view. German-born Leonie Hanne is a digital entrepreneur followed by more than 4.8 million people on Instagram, known for her couture-inspired aesthetic […]

Credits: Lacoste French sportswear brand Lacoste has unveiled its first full collection dedicated to padel, comprising two rackets, footwear, a bag and a technical apparel line. The rackets, designed for both experienced and beginner players, were developed in partnership with Tecnifibre, known for its technical expertise in high-performance racket manufacturing. Credits: Lacoste The L.MAX, aimed at regular players, features X-Speed technology to improve aerodynamics and stroke speed, […]

Exports continue to drive the growth of the Italian cosmetics sector Credits: Pexels, by Natallia With an expected turnover of 18.1 billion euros (20.7 billion dollars) in 2026 and growth over the last ten years at a rate more than six times higher than the national GDP, the cosmetics industry continues to create value, skilled employment and competitiveness for the country. These figures were presented last week at Assolombarda during the event “Beauty that creates value. The numbers of […]