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Report Collective runway show at Semaine des Autres Modes 2026 Credits: UAMEP In Paris, the sixth edition of Semaine des Autres Modes brought together designers championing upcycling, reuse and an alternative approach to garment production. When asked whether another kind of fashion is possible, the artistic collective Une Autre Mode Est Possible (UAMEP), chaired by Arielle Levy, has answered “yes” for nearly 10 years. It has taken determination and courage to unite nearly 100 […]

Credits: Ray-Ban US eyewear brand Ray-Ban, part of EssilorLuxottica, has released a special-edition collection with Marvel. The sunglasses and optical frames are based on four characters: Spider-Man, Captain America, Doctor Doom and Deadpool. The collection is available in stores and online through selected retailers, ahead of the cinema release of Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday' on December 18, 2026. Four classic frames Each character is paired with an existing Ray-Ban shape. The Aviator […]

Amy Williams Credits: Viva Voice Viva Voce, the size-inclusive fashion marketplace connecting independent designers with shoppers in sizes S through 6X, has appointed Amy Williams as chief executive officer. Williams joins from Good-Loop, the responsible advertising platform she founded at the age of 25, which turns ad engagement into charitable donations for brands including Nike, Burberry, PepsiCo, Mars and L’Oréal. Over the past decade, she grew the company into more than 20 markets, […]

JD Sports Meadowhall store Credits: JD Sports JD Sports has launched a new package of career support for young people, including online work experience, employability workshops and job interviews where vacancies allow, as part of its 1 million pound partnership with BBC Children in Need. The partnership aims to tackle youth unemployment by strengthening youth services across the UK, and will support up to 10,000 young people by funding 50 youth projects and around 90 youth workers. The new […]

Dr Christina Raab Credits: Dr Christina Raab The Leather Working Group (LWG) has appointed Dr Christina Raab as chief executive officer, effective November 2. Raab will work alongside outgoing executive director Vanessa Podmore and interim director Adam Hughes during a transition period, ahead of Podmore’s departure at the end of the year. Raab joins from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, where she most recently served as president and CEO. She previously led global […]

Credits: Maison Margiela Paris-based luxury house Maison Margiela and South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster are launching their fourth joint collection on October 29. The line consists of 43 sunglasses and 25 optical frames, 68 SKUs in total, and is built around the theme of 'Deconstruction'. According to the brands, the collection starts from familiar eyewear shapes, elevating some and distorting others. Several styles feature elements that look crushed or altered, which define the visual […]

Primark joins Denim Deal Credits: Primark Fashion retailer Primark has joined the Denim Deal, an international collaborative initiative that unites fashion brands, manufacturers, suppliers and recyclers. The multi-stakeholder platform aims to scale the use of post-consumer recycled cotton across the denim sector and advance circular production models through cross-industry innovation. Through its membership, the Dublin-based value retailer will collaborate with supply chain partners to share […]

According to Peluso, the learning and development process of a tailored garment is based on the direct transmission of skills and a three-dimensional reading of the client Credits: Pino Peluso sartoria High-end bespoke tailoring draws an impassable operational boundary for advanced automation systems. Confartigianato Moda Napoli, representing artisan fashion and tailoring businesses in Italy, weighs in on the debate surrounding the adoption of computational models in the textile supply chain, […]

Aritzia Credits: Aritzia Aritzia has set out a five-year strategic plan targeting net revenue of 9.5 to 10.5 billion dollars in fiscal 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of 15 to 17 percent. The company, which presented the plan at an Investor Day in New York on Tuesday, said the US will remain its primary growth market, while it begins expanding beyond Canada and the United States.

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spring/summer 2026 campaign Credits: J.Lindeberg Henrik Bunge has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of J.Lindeberg, the Swedish clothing company announced on Tuesday on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. He will assume the role on April 1, 2027 and is expected to succeed Hans-Christian Meyer, who has led the company since June 2020. The new CEO brings extensive experience in the fashion and sportswear industry. He joins from the Swedish apparel brand Björn Borg, which […]

Bonmarché store front. Credits: Bonmarché. UK retail group Purepay Retail Limited (Purepay), which operates fashion and retail chains The Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM), Bonmarché and Ponden Home, has published its consolidated financial statements for the 53-week period ended March 1, 2025. The company recorded an increase in annual revenue, though bottom-line earnings narrowed following exceptional pension obligations.

Iris van Herpen and Perrier-Jouët unveil nature-inspired Belle Époque creations Credits: Perrier-Jouët Iris van Herpen has unveiled a series of artworks created with Maison Perrier-Jouët around its Belle Époque cuvées, ranging from a one-off collector’s piece to a limited-edition cuvée. First revealed at Tokyo Gendai in September, the creations were presented at the champagne house’s Banquet of Nature at The Peninsula Paris on October 21, and will be exhibited at Design Miami in […]

L Catterton invests in Glance Credits: FashionUnited/image created with the help of AI US-based private equity firm L Catterton announced a strategic investment in Singapore-based Glance, an artificial intelligence-powered personal shopping platform backed by Indian multinational technology company InMobi.

Shoe Zone, Facebook Credits: Shoe Zone, Facebook UK footwear retailer Shoe Zone has reported a 4.5 percent decline in revenue to 142.40 million pounds (189.5 million dollars) for the 53 weeks ended October 3, 2026, down from 149.10 million pounds in fiscal year 2025. The London-based listed business attributed the drop to operating 18 fewer stores alongside subdued consumer confidence across the UK retail sector.

Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex, during the Annual General Meeting held in Arteixo on July 7, 2026. Credits: Inditex. Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Inditex is preparing to pay out just over 2.73 billion euros (3.04 billion dollars) to its shareholders on Monday, November 2. This amount corresponds to the second dividend payment agreed from the 2025 financial year results. The upcoming distribution has “revived” the company's share price, which has gained up […]

Image: Unsplash Online giant Temu pledges to improve consumer protection following an EU fine of 200 million euros (228.8 million dollars) and submits proposals for changes to the European Commission. Going forward, the shopping portal is to examine whether its recommendation algorithms help spread illegal products, as the Brussels authority announced. The Commission initially accepted the proposals. Temu now has four months to implement them.

Credits: Vero Moda Danish fashion brand Vero Moda, part of Bestseller, unveils its looks for the upcoming party season with the “Get ready with us” campaign. The focus is on statement evening looks and the moments before a night out. Red lips, dimmed lighting and elegant interiors form the backdrop of the campaign. The collection combines feminine silhouettes with elements of modern glamour. Credits: Vero Moda Classic black with festive details Sheer fabrics, delicate lace details […]

WGSN x Coloro's AW28 Colour Palette. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight For AW28/29, WGSN and Coloro have derived a key colour palette of hues that reflect the increasingly intentional choices of consumers seeking out emotional grounding, self-expression and resilience. “Consumers will be navigating the threshold of a new decade, and this sense of liminality informs the palette,” Gemma Riberti, director of colour, materials and finishes at WGSN, said. While we still have a long way to go […]

Marc Jacobs Kerry Centre store in Shanghai. Credits: WHP Global, G-III Apparel Group US brand management firm WHP Global and US apparel company G-III Apparel Group (G-III) have announced a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based fashion retailer I.T Group to accelerate the growth of the Marc Jacobs brand across Greater China.

Casa Cucinelli Shanghai Credits: Brunello Cucinelli Brunello Cucinelli is consolidating its strategic presence in China with the inauguration of Casa Cucinelli in Shanghai. The space is located within Cao Zhai, a historic 1927 residence designed by architect Gu Daosheng. The venue combines retail spaces dedicated to menswear and womenswear collections with areas reserved for hospitality and bespoke client services. The group emphasised that the objective of the project is to create a place […]

Credits: Lacoste French brand Lacoste has shown its fall/winter 2026 collection a second time, at Guangfulin Park in Shanghai on October 22. The collection, titled 'Washed Out Match, Reimagined', first premiered at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris in March. According to the brand, it is the first time a full runway collection has been shown outside Paris since Pelagia Kolotouros became creative director. The show also introduced a capsule collection designed with Chinese actor and singer […]

Credits: Image: Pexels Research by US delivery software company FarEye reveals that only 27 percent of logistics and delivery companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) inform customers of the expected delivery date before checkout. At the same time, 43 percent offer same-day or express delivery. FarEye presented the research findings during a meeting in Amsterdam.

Oxford Circus Credits: CACI Oxford Street has begun its most significant transformation in decades, with almost a kilometre of the central London shopping street permanently closed to through traffic. From Monday, cars, buses, taxis and bicycles are barred from the stretch between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, freeing up roughly half of the 1.2-mile retail artery for pedestrians.

The EUIPO headquarters in Alicante Credits: EUIPO Counterfeiting continues to plague the fashion and accessories sector, as well as other industry segments. In 2025, over 196 million counterfeit items with an estimated value of 6.3 billion euros were detained in the EU. These figures come from a joint report published by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD). This represents the […]

Credits: Burberry British luxury house Burberry is to restore and reimagine its London flagship on Regent Street as Burberry House, a destination that brings together the brand's collections, heritage, culture and hospitality. The store will remain open throughout the phased refurbishment, ahead of the opening of Burberry House in autumn 2027. The renewed flagship will showcase the Regent Concept, Burberry's new global store design language, created with interior designer Peter Mikic. Inspired […]

HanesBrands headquarters Credits: HanesBrands newsroom Canadian apparel manufacturer Gildan Activewear Inc. (Gildan) has completed the sale of HanesBrands Australia (HAA) to Singapore-based entity BBFIT Investments Pte Ltd, an associated entity of Australian private investment firm BB Retail Capital.

Credits: Stone Island Italian brand Stone Island, part of the Moncler group, has presented a new chapter of No Seasons, a project first developed by founder Massimo Osti between 1989 and 1994. The capsule centres on one outerwear style, produced in six of the brand's signature fabrics. The jacket comes in Tela Resinata, Nylon Prismatico-TC, Raso Gommato, David-TC, Crinkle Reps NY and Panno. All six versions are dyed in the same 'piombo' colour, so that the differences in tone come from the […]

Snapchat’s “Crafted for Luxury” event in Paris. Photo: Snap Inc. Marketing and media directors from luxury fashion houses gathered alongside press representatives at the former Paris auction house of the UK-US company Sotheby’s. So-called Snap Stars, content creators on the US social media platform Snapchat, also attended the Crafted for Luxury event organised by Snapchat. The evening opened with the thesis: “Luxury is not losing its power, the way desire is created is changing.” […]

Credits: ONLY Danish fashion brand Only, part of Bestseller, has unveiled a joint party collection with Only & Sons and Only Carmakoma that invites everyone onto the dance floor. Black is the common thread across all three lines, brought to life through a play of materials: shimmering sequins, matte crêpe, velvet, lace and tulle. Titled 'Plus one? Plus everyone.', the campaign was shot in the city at night, set against neon lights and glowing streaks of light. The collection offers a […]

Ana López-Casero, president of Arte, during her participation in the conference on e-commerce platforms from third countries organised by La Distribución in Madrid on January 23, 2026. Credits: La Distribución. Madrid – Following the riots that devastated the centre of Barcelona this past weekend, the Asociación Retail Textil España (Arte), the trade association for major fashion and footwear chains operating in Spain, has publicly expressed its support for all retailers affected by […]

Parcels Credits: Bpost Brussels - The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro (2.25 dollars) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.

Stella McCartney has released 'Wild Horses', a short film starring Kylie Jenner and directed by Gia Coppola Credits: Stella McCartney Stella McCartney has released 'Wild Horses', a short film starring Kylie Jenner and directed by Gia Coppola, as part of the brand's content series for its winter 2026 collection. Conceived by designer Stella McCartney, the film shows Jenner immersed in water alongside a trained horse. The brand said the imagery is intended to highlight the relationship between […]

Gap store at Times Square, NYC Credits: Gap Inc. Gap Inc. is using an AI-powered virtual career guide called Bridgette to manage the administrative side of seasonal recruitment across its stores and distribution centres ahead of the holiday period.

Credits: The Lycra Company The Lycra Company, a leading provider of innovative fibre and technology solutions for the global apparel industry, will once again serve as an official partner of MarediModa 2026. The premier European trade show dedicated to swimwear, lingerie and athleisure fabrics will take place in Cannes from October 27 to 29, 2026. 80 years of bikinis, 80 years of Lycra® fibre revolution The 2026 edition of MarediModa marks a significant milestone: the 80th anniversary of the […]

DeMellier store at 35-37 Sloane Square, London (UK). Credits: DeMellier. Madrid – DeMellier, the acclaimed handbag brand founded by London-based Spanish entrepreneur and creative Mireia Llusia-Lindh, has reached a new milestone with the opening of its first standalone store. Located in the UK capital, this flagship debut deepens the brand's identity and marks the beginning of its own brick and mortar retail network.

Louis Vuitton Credits: Unsplash French luxury house Louis Vuitton has appointed Hector Muelas to the newly created role of chief brand creative officer, effective November 1, 2026.

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Credits: Frasers Group British retail group Frasers Group has crossed the 50 percent threshold in Hugo Boss AG, turning the Metzingen-based fashion house into a subsidiary of the Mike Ashley-controlled company.

Credits: American Vintage French fashion brand American Vintage is expanding its American Vintage Sports Club activewear line with a second drop. One year after the initial launch, the brand is presenting a womenswear and menswear collection built around three themes: “Studio”, “Terrain” and “Ville”. According to American Vintage, the pieces combine technical performance with the brand's signature identity. The drop will be available from October 25 at selected boutiques worldwide […]

In Pictures SS27 Green Shades Main Image Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The explosion of green shades on the SS27 runways across New York, London, Milan, and Paris emerged as one of the defining color stories of SS27. From vibrant, high-impact shades to softer organic tones, these greens reflect a season driven by optimism, visibility and a renewed connection to the living world. To make these natural greens look luxurious and modern, designers paired them with sophisticated, […]

Silhouettes in the background at Amir Slama Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In Pictures Following its 30th-anniversary celebrations, the 61st edition of São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) brought the expression of Brazilian culture to the catwalk. The event concluded on October 18 at the Pavilhão das Culturas Brasileiras (Pacubra) in Ibirapuera Park. The event took place amid political discussions and significant restlessness both in the corridors and backstage. Brazil faces a presidential […]

Victoria Dartigues, director of womenswear and leather goods purchasing at Galeries Lafayette Credits: Galeries Lafayette Interview Following Paris Fashion Week in October 2026, dedicated to the spring/summer 2027 collections, FashionUnited gathered initial thoughts from Victoria Dartigues, director of womenswear and leather goods purchasing at Galeries Lafayette. From her Fashion Week marathon to emerging seasonal trends, she discusses the highlights of the season. She also explains how […]

Credits: Samsøe Samsøe Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has transformed its store on Wolvenstraat in Amsterdam into an audiovisual space for Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). Through the project, called Samsøe Sound, the brand is giving local emerging artists a platform in its store. The activation runs from October 21 to 25. At its centre is a special recording by Amsterdam singer Latanya Alberto and multi-instrumentalist Bnnyhunna, made for the project and produced by Ripples, which […]

New Alo store in Hong Kong Credits: Alo US premium activewear and lifestyle brand Alo (Alo) has accelerated its global retail expansion with the opening of two new flagship stores in Berlin, Germany, and Hong Kong. The simultaneous expansion into continental Europe and North Asia reinforces the brand’s strategic focus on growing its international footprint across key retail markets.

Lanx founder, Marco Vaghetti. Credits: Lanx. Interview

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion delivered a strong, broad-based week, growing on both channels against demanding prior-year comparisons, with online leading the category for a third week running. Fashion total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +6.43% against a positive +5.67% base a year earlier, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker — genuine growth built on an already-strong comparison.

A Gucci boutique Credits: Gucci Kering shares slumped on Friday. They most recently fell by 11 percent, marking their lowest level since July 2025. This resulted in another negative surprise within the luxury segment. Just the day before, Hermès shares had fallen after its figures failed to convince. In the wake of Kering's decline, other stocks in the sector such as LVMH and Richemont also weakened ahead of the weekend.

Credits: Bogner Munich-based sportswear brand Bogner has extended its partnership with the German Ski Association (DSV) and will remain the official exclusive outfitter of Germany's national alpine ski teams through 2030. Alongside the extension, the brand presented the team collection for the 2026/27 season. The collaboration between Bogner and the DSV spans more than seven decades. "Our partnership with the German Ski Association goes far beyond traditional sponsorship. For 74 years, we have […]

Tradition meets gothic aesthetics at Jenn Lee (SS27) Credits: Taipei Fashion Week In the fashion industry, Taiwan is primarily known as a manufacturer of functional and synthetic fabrics. The country ranks ninth globally for textile exports, yet only 41st for apparel, as most garment manufacturing takes place in Southeast Asia. However, the fabric business is also faltering. According to the industry association Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF), textile and apparel exports fell by 7.6 percent […]

Hyères Festival 2026 showroom Credits: Luc Bertrand Report Brais Albor Rodriguez, Dieter Vlasich Obermann, Jennifer Milleder, Farnia Salim and Loïs Cousin competed at the 2026 International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyères (Hyères Festival). These five finalists, including two eventual award winners, chose to work with linen provided by the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp (Alliance). FashionUnited met with the designers to discover why they selected […]

New Look refurbished Bristol store Credits: New Look UK retail brand New Look has reopened its refurbished store at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, introducing an upgraded shopping environment, dedicated product spaces and customer launch events.

The interior of a Schiaparelli boutique in Osaka. Credits: Schiaparelli Schiaparelli is strengthening its presence in the Asian market, particularly among its Japanese clientele. The luxury brand has announced the opening of a new boutique-atelier within the Hankyu Osaka department store. Located on the sixth floor, the space officially opened its doors on October 17, 2026.

Credits: Tech for Retail On November 30 and December 1, 2026, Tech for Retail at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will bring retail professionals together to explore the technologies transforming the sector. This sixth edition highlights key strategic imperatives for fashion, luxury and beauty brands. These include customer experience, artificial intelligence (AI), omnichannel, international growth and second-hand fashion. With over 420 exhibitors, including more than 75 start-ups, and over 200 […]

Credits: Oakley US eyewear brand Oakley, part of EssilorLuxottica, has brought back its Straight Jacket sunglasses from 1999 as the latest release in its MUZM archive programme, which earlier this year also revived the FatCat. The MUZM Straight Jacket 99 keeps the wrap shape and sculpted profile of the original design. The frame is now made from Oakley's lightweight O-Matter material and fitted with the brand's Prizm lenses. Credits: Oakley Three archive colourways The reissue comes in […]

Gucci store Credits: Gucci French luxury group Kering released its revenue results for the third quarter of 2026 on October 22, 2026, generating 3.35 billion euros (3.76 billion dollars). The total represents a stable performance on a reported basis and a 1 percent decline on a comparable basis year-over-year. Performance was supported by a positive currency effect of one percentage point.

Debenhams Credits: Debenhams Group UK online retail group Debenhams Group, formerly known as Boohoo Group plc, posted its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended August 31, 2026, delivering its first positive statutory profit before tax since August 2021.

Ayub Mohamed Credits: Calvin Klein US-based fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has appointed Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer, effective January 25, 2027. Mohamed will oversee the brand’s global product organisation, including design and merchandising. His focus will centre on advancing and executing a global product strategy across categories and regions to strengthen brand equity and drive commercial performance.

Lululemon store Credits: Lululemon US athletic apparel brand Lululemon Athletica has announced the appointment of former chief product officer Tara Poseley to its board of directors, effective October 19, 2026. Poseley brings more than 30 years of executive experience in specialty retail, apparel and beauty. She most recently served as chief executive officer of Paula's Choice Skincare from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, Poseley was chief product officer at Lululemon from 2013 to 2015, president […]

Massimo Dutti store at 575 Broadway, New York (US). Credits: Massimo Dutti. Madrid – Seven years after closing its Fifth Avenue store, Massimo Dutti, the Inditex group’s most exclusive fashion chain, returns to New York with the opening of a new flagship store. The brand has launched the space in New York’s sophisticated and vibrant SoHo neighbourhood, celebrating the occasion with an independent photography exhibition dedicated to American singer-songwriter Patti Smith.

True Religion's CMO Kristen D’Arcy Credits: True Religion Interview True Religion’s marketing strategy can be summed up in three words: then and now, Kristen D’Arcy, who became the brand’s first chief marketing officer in 2023, told FashionUnited.

Joline Jolink Fashion Farm Credits: Photography Isis Greven Exclusive What began as a personal study has grown into a place where we collectively explore how fashion can reconnect with its origins. The Fashion Farm in Welsum, a small Dutch village on the left bank of the IJssel River in the municipality of Olst-Wijhe, raises a fundamental question: what happens when we reconnect fashion with the source of textiles? In 2023, I moved from Rotterdam to a farm in Overijssel. This was not because I […]

Credits: British Fashion Council The British Fashion Council has unveiled its 2026 New Wave: Creatives cohort, selecting 50 rising talents across various image-making, production, and digital communication disciplines, according to a press release shared by the organization. The annual initiative, established to identify and support early-career fashion talent, has expanded its focus to incorporate emerging field categories including beauty commentators, cultural commentators, show producers, […]

Arne Arens becomes new CCO of Puma Image: Puma German sportswear company Puma SE has filled another executive position. On Thursday, the company announced the appointment of Arne Arens as chief commercial officer (CCO). The 55-year-old Dutchman will assume his new role on November 15. According to a statement, he will be “responsible for Puma’s global sales organisation and go-to-market strategy, leading the company’s sales activities worldwide”. As CCO, he succeeds Matthias Bäumer, […]

Credits: SCAD Luxe The Savannah College of Art and Design has opened its newest exhibition concept, At the Designers’ Table: Iconic Evening Elegance, at the SCAD LUXE luxury archive and research center in Savannah for the fall 2026 academic quarter, according to a press release shared by the university. The exhibition establishes an intimate tablescape format to examine the craft, creative vision, and signature design codes of global luxury fashion houses. By displaying archival and […]

Credits: Bogner German brand Bogner has presented 'Chalet Icons', a collection designed for luxury weekends in the mountains. The line combines alpine comfort with modern sophistication and is meant to take its wearers from mountain activities to relaxed moments in the chalet. According to the brand, the collection bridges its two worlds: fashion and an active lifestyle. Bogner describes the result as a balance between comfort, performance and design, rooted in its focus on functionality, […]

Credits: Burberry x Smythson British luxury house Burberry has partnered with fellow British heritage brand Smythson for the first time. The two companies have created a collection of leather notebooks and travel games, which launches in October ahead of the festive season. The collaboration pairs signature Burberry designs with Smythson's expertise in fine leather craftsmanship and traditional bookbinding. According to the brands, they share a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and […]

Prada womenswear, Prada Galleria Credits: Courtesy of Prada Prada SpA recorded net revenues of 4.54 billion euros (5.08 billion dollars), up 15 percent year-over-year (+4 percent organic), in the first nine months of 2026. Retail sales amounted to 3.93 billion euros, up 11 percent YoY (+2 percent organic).

A Zegna boutique in New York Image: Zegna The Italian fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna NV continued its growth trajectory in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year.

Lara Akkari Credits: Harper's Bazaar ITP Media Group has appointed Lara Akkari as the Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s BAZAAR in the Middle East, placing her in charge of the publication's regional editions, including Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Harper's BAZAAR Saudi, and Harper's BAZAAR Qatar, according to a press release shared by ITP Media Group. Akkari assumes the role following two decades of leadership in brand strategy and corporate communications, having managed P&G's beauty portfolio […]

Credits: © DUS Airport / Film Dudes When choosing the right location, footfall and revenue potential are not the only aspects that matter – retailers are in search of partners who actively strengthen their on‑site presence, build visibility, and support long‑term growth. For the team at Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), that is the foundation for being a reliable partner with a clear understanding of what modern brands and leading retail players need. This extends far beyond traditional space […]

Credits: Oficinas de Transferencia de Conocimiento (OTC) Spanish public research institutions have emerged as key drivers of European technology transfer growth over the past two decades, despite widespread capacity constraints across the continent’s academic landscape, according to a press release shared by the European Patent Office (EPO). Produced in collaboration with ASTP and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, the study reveals that European patent […]

Crew Clothing store at Westfield London Credits: Crew Clothing UK-based lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has opened a new retail location at Westfield London, continuing its physical expansion strategy across major shopping destinations in the UK.

Lululemon store Credits: Lululemon Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon Athletica (Lululemon) has named Pat Jeffers as vice president, global brand creative.

Primark store in Rostock Credits: Primark/Cloud 9 Photography Irish fashion retailer Primark has expanded its Middle Eastern footprint by opening its first store in Qatar, situated in Doha Festival City. The launch, executed in partnership with retail franchise operator Alshaya Group, marks the brand's 21st international market globally.

Interview Brier Holloway Credits: Rokit Originals Brier Holloway spent years reworking streetwear for a skateboarding company before joining Rokit Originals, the upcycling label of London vintage retailer Rokit. The move gave her the chance to take rework to a new level. “It allowed me to explore upcycling on a much larger, more commercial scale,” Holloway told FashionUnited. Holloway trained as a fashion designer specialising in menswear, with a particular interest in vintage […]

Asos pop-up, SoHo Credits: Asos UK online pureplay Asos has promoted Paul Turner to head of corporate affairs and sustainability, expanding his mandate across public affairs, sustainability and corporate responsibility. Turner announced his appointment after eight years and six months at the company. He previously served as senior corporate affairs manager from September 2023 to October 2026. Prior to that, Turner held the role of corporate affairs manager from May 2021 to September 2023, […]

John Lewis x Rixo Credits: John Lewis UK department store John Lewis has launched its largest fashion collaboration to date, partnering with British brand Rixo to bring an exclusive collection to all 30 full-line John Lewis stores nationwide and online. The 44-piece collection continues the commitment of John Lewis to support British design talent while bolstering its premium brand portfolio. While Rixo has cultivated a global following since its founding in 2015, the brick and mortar presence […]

Credits: Image created by FashionUnited with AI FashionUnited's UK job board includes fashion vacancies from across the country, from design, merchandising and CRM roles at brand head offices in London to buying, e-commerce and tech jobs at NEXT in Leicester, footwear design and factory roles in Northamptonshire, and store positions from Glasgow to Bristol. Whether you want to work in a design studio, a buying office or on a flagship shop floor, this is where the UK's fashion openings sit in […]

Return to Real by Woolmark Credits: Woolmark As consumers become more selective about their wardrobes, new research from Market research company Ipsos, commissioned by Australian fibre organization Woolmark, reveals a growing global preference for natural fibres. The study was conducted across the US, France, Germany, Italy and China.

While more expensive, air freight remains a viable option for some products. Credits: Patrick Campanale / Unsplash The persistent disruption of global maritime shipping has transformed airfreight across Africa from a niche logistical alternative into a vital operational lifeline. Driven by ongoing security challenges in the Red Sea and Middle East, ocean carriers have been compelled to bypass the Suez Canal and detour around the Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks to maritime transit times and […]

Hermès store in Abu Dhabi. Credits: Falic Group. French luxury group Hermès reported a 5.5 percent increase in third-quarter revenue on Thursday, supported by Europe, the Americas and Japan. The company also confirmed its full-year forecast “despite the deteriorating macroeconomic and geopolitical environment”.

A Sandro store Image: Sandro French fashion group SMCP recorded a decline in revenue in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year due to losses in its domestic market. This was revealed in an interim statement published on Thursday by the parent company of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac.

Credits: Pandora Danish jewellery brand Pandora launches a new holiday collection for the upcoming festive season. The collection is built around the idea that a meaningful gift goes beyond the present itself: the jewellery represents cherished people and relationships, celebrating individuality and personal stories. Pandora translates this concept into new designs ranging from pieces inspired by the night sky to engravable items, giving each gift a personal meaning. Starry sky as inspiration […]

Credits: Merrell x Sweaty Betty US outdoor footwear brand Merrell and British activewear label Sweaty Betty have launched their fourth collaboration, a fall/winter 2026 footwear capsule aimed at women who hike. Both brands are owned by US footwear group Wolverine World Wide. The capsule reworks Merrell's Moab Speed 2 GTX, which the brand describes as one of its best-selling styles, in two exclusive colourways: Bracken Green and Utility Brown. The shoe features a Vibram TC5+ outsole developed […]

Tu Clothing Credits: Tu Clothing via Facebook Sainsbury’s releases interim results as clothing sales outperform subdued market

Google and Glance partner to integrate AI-powered product discovery and commerce tools into Android TV devices Credits: FashionUnited/image created with the help of AI US-based technology company Google has joined forces with Singapore-based personal shopping platform Glance to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-powered product discovery and commerce tools into Android TV devices. The partnership will transform dormant television screens into interactive lifestyle and storefront surfaces […]

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Gymshark moves into studio training with SoftSense collection Credits: Gymshark In Pictures Gymshark, the British activewear brand, has launched SoftSense, a collection aimed at studio training and Pilates, made with Lycra Adaptiv fibre technology. Gymshark introduces its SoftSense collection Credits: Gymshark The move reflects how the brand’s customers already train. While 96 percent of Gymshark customers lift weights weekly, 36 percent also practise Pilates each week, according to […]

Interior of Puig's headquarters in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona (Spain). Credits: Puig. Puig has closed the third quarter of 2026 with its highest reported growth rate since early 2025, driven by a make-up category gaining weight within the group and held back by a skincare segment recording its second consecutive negative quarter. This follows from the sales update published on Wednesday by the company and explanations provided by its management during the subsequent analyst call.

The Moncler store on Fifth Avenue, New York Credits: Moncler Moncler S.p.A. (Moncler) consolidated revenues amounted to 1.90 billion euros (2.14 billion dollars) in the first nine months of 2026. According to a press release, the result represents a 6 percent increase at constant exchange rates and a 3 percent increase at current exchange rates, compared to 1.84 billion euros in the first nine months of 2025.

Lee’s chore coat 100th anniversary campaign. Credits: Lee Interview Lee’s chore coat was built in 1925 to withstand farm and railroad work. A century later, its design has withstood something else: changing fashion trends. “Lee never has been the loudest brand. But we’re one of the longest lasting,” Sedgwick Cole Jr., Lee’s global head of design, told FashionUnited as the brand celebrates the jacket’s 100th anniversary with a fall 2026 update.

BFC's 2026 New Wave Creatives, The Fashion Awards 2026. Credits: BFC. The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled its 2026 New Wave: Creatives list, recognising 50 emerging talents working across the global fashion industry. The selected creatives will be celebrated at The Fashion Awards 2026, taking place on November 30 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The selection spans disciplines including photography, styling, casting, art direction, hair and make-up, set design, beauty commentary […]

Illustrative image of a Delvaux store. Credits: Delvaux Delvaux, the Belgian luxury leather goods maker owned by Richemont, recorded a sharp drop in revenue and a wider net loss in the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The figures relate to Delvaux Créateur SA, the Belgian entity behind the brand. The annual accounts were filed with the National Bank of Belgium on October 15, 2026.

Credits: Created by FashionUnited with an AI tool Fashion shoppers are placing greater emphasis on quality, transparent pricing and in-store service, while remaining cautious about artificial intelligence (AI) making purchasing decisions for them, according to new research from AlixPartners.

Credits: Furla Italian accessories brand Furla has released two existing bag styles, Debby and Tonie, in new materials and colours for the winter season. The unstructured Debby bag now comes in suede with smooth leather trims. The style features drop-shaped hardware and adjustable handles, and is available in three shades: espresso brown, edera green and mediterraneo blue. Debby Bag. Credits: Furla Tonie in craquelé velvet Furla has reworked the Tonie in craquelé velvet, offering it […]

Credits: Essentiel Antwerp Belgian fashion brand Essentiel Antwerp is launching its winter 2026 collection ahead of the festive season. The line focuses on festive dressing and combines the brand’s playful signature with a distinct approach to styling. Black forms the foundation of the collection, complemented by fuchsia as an accent colour for evening looks. The offering ranges from bright pink knitwear and sheer layers to refined tailoring and dresses, providing suitable options for a […]

Credits: Uniqlo In this episode, host Danny Parisi sits down with Nico Cessot, Head of Marketing North America at Uniqlo, to break down the Japanese retailer’s aggressive brick-and-mortar and digital scaling strategy across the U.S. Cessot outlines how Uniqlo balances its low-SKU, high-volume "LifeWear" basic model with localized marketing campaigns and strategic regional flagships beyond traditional coastal hubs. For retail strategists, merchandisers, and brand directors, the dialogue […]

Jacquemus Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight French fashion house Jacquemus staged its Spring/Summer 2027 runway show, titled "Le Bonheur," along the scenic rocky coast of Île de la Pietra in Île-Rousse, Corsica. Set against sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, models navigated a winding outdoor path leading up toward the landmark lighthouse, blending high fashion with natural landscapes. The presentation highlighted designer Simon Porte Jacquemus’ signature resort-inspired […]