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CEO-Profile Patric Spethmann Credits: Marc O’Polo After seven years as chief operating officer at fashion group Marc O’Polo, Patric Spethmann is taking over as CEO at competitor Marc Cain, tasked with carrying founder Helmut Schlotterer's legacy into the future. The chief operating officer Spethmann has been working at Marc Cain's headquarters in Bodelshausen since the beginning of June. The 47-year-old did not arrive as a stranger to the German fashion industry. He is someone who […]

Prada SS27 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight It is no secret that menswear rarely enjoys the same level of attention as womenswear. Milan's menswear seasons have always been more subdued, overshadowed by the city's spectacular womenswear calendar and the increasingly ambitious productions in Paris. SS27, however, has exacerbated this imbalance more than usual. The season was so sparsely attended that the absences became the story, raising an uncomfortable question: has menswear given up on […]

Puma store in London Credits: Puma. Puma shares accelerated their decline on Tuesday, at times falling as sharply as they did in January. The drop is thought to have been triggered by subdued analyst comments on second-quarter sales following discussions with management. The sporting goods manufacturer's shares were last down 7.5 percent at 26.02 euros, placing them second to last on the MDax in the afternoon. At times, they had fallen by as much as 9.6 percent. In response, Bernstein analyst […]

Credits: Seidensticker Seidensticker is bringing its womenswear back to wholesale, starting from the upcoming order season. The blouse specialist has adapted its collection accordingly. Back in January, Seidensticker's CEO Silvia Bentzinger did not rule out a return for womenswear to wholesale, as she mentioned in an interview. She did not want to announce any concrete plans at the time. The Bielefeld-based company has now confirmed its updated strategy, following a report by the trade […]

Julian Dunkerton, Superdry CEO. Credits: Superdry Interview New stores in Europe, entry into markets like Latam and the Middle East, and a collection that leverages preppy style and excellent value for money as the winning strategy to embrace an ever-widening target audience: this outlines Superdry&Co's strategy for the coming months. CEO Julian Dunkerton shared these insights with FashionUnited during his recent visit to Florence for Pitti Uomo, where the brand presented its […]

Artificial Intelligence Illustrative image of a user on the MPattern platform. Credits: MPattern. Madrid – Under the name "MPattern", Spanish entrepreneurs Iván Royo, José Luis Gonzálvez and Antonio Calero have just launched an innovative solution. They aim to reshape common practices within the fashion industry, once again thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Their platform automates the process of pattern drafting and fitting. The creators behind the "MPattern" platform explain […]

True Religion store Credits: True Religion American casual lifestyle apparel and accessories brand True Religion has announced plans to open four new stores in the US this year, bringing its retail footprint to 61 stores, as it sets itself a near-term goal of reaching 150 stores in the region. The four new openings in 2026 will be in Indianapolis, Indiana; Brandon, Florida; Sacramento, California; and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, following the success of openings in Orlando and Boston. The retail […]

Image: SOAD x Hummel American rock band System of a Down is opening official fan stores in five cities as part of its sold-out 2026 European tour. The band also has a collaboration with Danish sportswear brand Hummel in tow. The pop-up spaces will open in Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, Düsseldorf and London, System of a Down announced on Tuesday. According to the band, the stores are a thank you to the fans after the stadium concerts in several cities sold out twice in a very short time. The […]

The window of the Aspesi store in Florence Credits: Aspesi For the second year of the project, Aspesi Studio has launched a collaboration with Polimoda. The initiative was developed as part of Window to wonder, a new chapter of the Case of wonders format. Created by Fabio Messana and Paolo Convinto, the format invites students to engage with real briefs from the creative industry. The project featured students from the Fashion Styling course, who were tasked with developing a visual […]

Stan Ray campaign Credits: Stan Ray British fashion brand Superdry has acquired the exclusive distribution rights to US heritage workwear brand Stan Ray to launch in the UK and across European markets from spring/summer 2027. The deal bolsters Superdry’s growing stable of brands, which includes Bench that was relaunched to a new generation in March 2026, as part of its ongoing strategy to build a “curated portfolio of complementary brands around its core business”. Stan Ray AW25 […]

Credits: TrusTrace /Peftrust Paris - The environmental cost of clothing is still of little interest to consumers, according to an initial assessment by brands on Monday. This comes eight months after the eco-score came into effect in France. Since October 1, brands have been able to voluntarily implement this eco-score. A label displays the "environmental cost" of a textile. The higher the score in "impact points", the less sustainable it is. Therefore, the objective for brands is to achieve […]

In Pictures Wardrobe.NYC x H&M collection Credits: H&M Fashion giant H&M has unveiled a new collaboration with New York-based luxury essentials label, Wardrobe.NYC, founded by editor and stylist Christine Centenera and designer Josh Goot, which focuses on timeless capsule wardrobes with interchangeable pieces. In a statement, H&M describes Wardrobe.NYC as “masters of the modern wardrobe,” and the collaboration centres around how a series of highly versatile layers can […]

Credits: Rowan Boeijen Fashion students from KASK & Conservatorium's School of Arts Gent will present their graduation collections during two runway shows on 27 June, bringing the annual showcase to the Gent Jazz tent on the Bijloke site in Ghent. The event will feature work from students across the programme, with bachelor's students presenting thematic silhouettes and early collections, while master's students will unveil their final graduation projects. Shows are scheduled for 4 p.m. […]

Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada's show during the opening day of GCSW 2024, on October 2, from the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain). Credits: Gran Canaria Swim Week. Madrid – Preparations are complete for the new edition of Gran Canaria Swim Week (GCSW). The specialised swimwear showcase returns with a host of changes and new features to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The event will now take place in June for the first time. This inaugural 'summer' 2026 edition will be held from […]

David Jones, Elizabeth Street in Sydney, Australia Credits: Unsplash by Luke White Australian department store chain David Jones has appointed Erica Berchtold as its new chief executive officer, marking the retailer’s first female CEO in its 188-year history. Berchtold, the retailer’s chief commercial officer since May 2025, succeeds Scott Fyfe, who has been CEO since October 2020, with immediate effect. As chief commercial officer, Berchtold has been responsible for the department […]

Asda's new George concept store. Credits: Asda. Supermarket chain Asda has confirmed that chief commercial officer for non-food and George managing director, Liz Evans, is leaving the business at the end of June, after four and a half years with the company. Evans joined Asda in January 2022 initially to lead the George business end-to-end, before also taking on the leadership of the supermarket’s retail teams in 2025. With her departure, Asda is reshaping its executive team and has […]

Credits: DAE Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) and its Trans Realities Lab (TRL) have been awarded €650,000 as part of a European Union-funded research initiative exploring the cultural and social impact of persistent virtual worlds. The funding forms part of the €3.5 million VOPUS (Virtual World Opera for Participation, Unity, and Social Cohesion) project, a 36-month Horizon Europe programme involving nine partners across six countries and coordinated by Aalto University in Finland. The […]

Folio, resale tool personal stylists Reflaunt Credits: Reflaunt Resale technology company Reflaunt has launched Folio, opening the platform to personal stylists and private client advisors to manage second-hand sales for their clients through a single app. "For the first time, a stylist has the infrastructure to advise and edit a client's wardrobe across its full lifecycle, not just focus on what's new each season," Sarah Rutson, creative merchant and Reflaunt advisor, said in the press […]

SS27. Credits: Ralph Lauren US fashion brand Ralph Lauren has presented its spring 2027 men's collections for Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren, shown in Milan on 19 June 2026, according to a press release. The brand said the collections draw on themes of adventurous travel, rugged performance gear and faraway places, reworking its classic styles. "My approach has always been cinematic, creating visual stories and aspirational worlds," founder Ralph Lauren said in a statement, linking the […]

Credits: Woolrich American outdoor brand Woolrich presents its spring/summer 2027 collection under the title 'The Great Outdoors', marking an evolution in the brand's design language. The collection reframes the outdoor heritage that has defined Woolrich since its founding in Pennsylvania in 1830, translating it into a lighter, more lifestyle-oriented approach for the coming season. The brand's relationship with the American landscape remains at the centre of SS27, but the attitude toward it […]

The spires of Milan's Duomo Credits: Pexels, Julie Aagaard To combat the Milanese heat, Thom Browne offered skirts and Armani presented linen on the final day of Milan Men's Fashion Week on Monday. Silvana Armani and Leo Dell'Orco showcased models in fluid materials such as linen and knitwear, in shades of green and sand. This first spring/summer collection since the passing of Giorgio Armani in September 2025 featured deconstructed, elegant and comfortable jackets. It remained true to the […]

Spring/summer 2024 show Credits: Louis Vuitton – All rights reserved Pharrell Williams & Jay-Z Pharrell Williams' show for Louis Vuitton is set to mark the first day of men's fashion week. The event begins on Tuesday in Paris, amidst a heatwave currently affecting France. The heatwave is also impacting the Parisian shows, with record temperatures expected until the end of the week. One of the most anticipated events, the Dior show, was initially scheduled for Wednesday at the Nissim de […]

Illustrative image. Arc’teryx Copenhagen store Credits: Arc’teryx Arc’teryx will open a new store in Oslo on June 25, relocating its existing city-centre location to Karl Johans gate, one of the Norwegian capital’s main retail streets. The move introduces Norway’s first ReBIRD repair and care service centre, marking a further step in the brand’s shift towards service-led retail, the brand shared in a press release. The new store spans 361 square metres across three floors and […]

Credits: Guess Guess announces its return to Pitti Uomo 110, reaffirming the brand's presence on one of the most influential international platforms in the menswear sector. For the June 2026 edition, Guess is presenting both Guess Jeans and Guess Man, each with its own exhibition space, reflecting two distinct yet complementary identities. Both environments reflect the evolution of the brands through a balance of refined design and cultural expression. While maintaining their individual […]

Image illustrating a work situation. Credits: Pexels In a healthy organisation, psychological safety is not just about respect and professional conduct, but also about something often underestimated: the space to set boundaries. In the fashion industry, where creativity, commercial pressure, tight collection deadlines and personal relationships constantly intertwine, being able to say a clear but polite “no” is essential. It is not a rejection of a person, but a form of clarity that […]

Illustrative image of a women in a secondhand store. Credits: Cottonbro studio via Pexels. Today’s textile industry is largely linear. According to Circle Economy’s Circularity Gap Report Textiles, it uses 3.25 billion tonnes of materials every year, with the vast majority—over 99 percent—coming from virgin sources. What’s more, the rise of fast fashion has intensified textile consumption cycles, encouraging consumers to buy and discard clothing at an increasingly rapid pace. […]

The Euipo headquarters in Alicante Credits: Euipo European companies whose value increasingly depends on intellectual property and other intangible assets could benefit from improved access to finance. This follows work by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on intellectual property-backed financing. The EUIPO is responsible for managing EU trademarks, registered EU designs and models, and EU geographical indications for craft and industrial products. During a joint meeting […]

Affiche Matisse - YSL exhibit Credits: Musée Matisse Nice - Although they never met, Henri Matisse and Yves Saint-Laurent both found similar ways of approaching colour, light and materials. An exhibition in Nice now highlights the close links between the two. “Beauty, fashion and happiness”, a nod to Charles Baudelaire whom they both read, is on display until September 28 at the Musée Matisse in Nice. The exhibition presents 160 works by the two artists, including paintings, dresses, […]

Bluemarine FW24 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The comfort trend in fashion has reached a new peak. Garments styled like pyjamas and nightgowns are now in vogue with the wider public. This might seem surprising at first glance. However, there are several good reasons for this development. Too stylish for bed Visually, it makes sense not to hide some pyjama styles in a dark bedroom. They are, after all, shirts and softly flowing, elegant trousers, often made from shimmering silk and […]

Farm Rio Marbella store Credits: Farm Rio Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio, which has become known for its bright colours and tropical prints, is looking to raise its European profile with a curated series of summer stores and activations as part of its global expansion strategy. Over the course of the summer, Farm Rio will open in some of Europe’s most celebrated seaside destinations, including Marbella and Ibiza in Spain, Capri, Italy, Saint-Tropez, France, and Mykonos, […]

SS27, Credits: Etro Italian fashion house Etro has presented its men's spring/summer 2027 collection, titled 'Extraordinary Journeys', according to a press release. The brand built the collection around the theme of travel, a recurring reference in its identity, drawing on archive foulard prints alongside madras, paisley and other signature motifs. Credits: Etro Credits: Etro According to the brand, the collection takes a soft and relaxed approach to tailoring, with suits worn […]

Credits: CSDMM. On June 18, the Centro Superior de Diseño de Moda de Madrid of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (CSDMM-UPM) presented more than 100 looks developed by its students during a new edition of Opening Night, the centre's annual show. The event coincided with the institution's 40th anniversary and the announcement of its upcoming move to the Retiro Building, located in the Paisaje de la Luz. “This show is a tribute to our legacy and encourages us to keep looking to the […]

Grenson x Holly Willoughby Credits: Grenson British sportswear brand Castore, founded by Tom and Phil Beahon, has acquired a controlling stake in heritage shoemaker Grenson, which has been making footwear in Northamptonshire, England, since 1866. According to Grenson’s Companies House filings, J Carter Sporting Club Limited, the parent company of Castore, has acquired a 75 percent stake in the shoe and bootmaker, and Grenson’s previous owners, Tim Little and his wife Julie Little, have […]

Marimekko SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Finnish design house Marimekko will open an exhibition in Japan on July 4th to celebrate its 75th anniversary. “Designed as an immersive experience rather than a traditional retrospective, the exhibition highlights Marimekko’s forward-looking approach to the art of printmaking,” the press release states. The exhibition consists of three parts: seventy iconic Marimekko dresses, interactive digital installations that promise to immerse […]

FASHION WEEK Dolce & Gabbana SS27. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan - Dolce & Gabbana offered a new vision of Sicily on Saturday in Milan for its spring/summer 2027 show. The collection was nostalgic, comfortable and sometimes flashy. The Taormina man, as envisioned by the designers, wears wide linen shirts over his muscular physique. He also adorns himself with jewellery, coral and brooches, even on his sandals. Dolce & Gabbana SS27. Credits: […]

Arab Fashion Week Credits: Arab Fashion Council The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), which represents the fashion industry across 22 Arab countries, is collaborating with FAD Dubai, the region’s fashion and luxury education institution, to launch a scholarship fund designed to “support and empower the next generation of creative talent globally”. The 1.3 million United Arab Emirates dirham fund will be used to support 100 fully-funded scholarships aimed at equipping emerging creatives with […]

SS27. Credits: Santoni Italian footwear and leather goods brand Santoni has presented its spring/summer 2027 collection, titled 'The Art of Encounter', according to a press release. The collection spans men's and women's footwear and bags and showcases several of the brand's artisanal techniques. The men's line opens with the Carlo loafer, built on Santoni's Goodyear Reverse construction. It returns with a series of interchangeable tassels offered through 'One Live', the brand's […]

Exhibition view of 'Doubts', dedicated to the work of Paolo Roversi, organised by the MOP Foundation in A Coruña, Spain, from June 20 to September 20, 2026. Credits: MOP Foundation. Madrid – Furthering its goal of becoming an increasingly valuable part of Galicia's cultural scene and a global player in fashion, 'Doubts' opened to the public in A Coruña this Saturday, June 20. Under this title, the Marta Ortega Pérez Foundation (MOP Foundation) has organised a stunning retrospective on the […]

Cordwainers Footwear Awards 2026 Credits: Cordwainers Yevheniia Mizevych, a Ukrainian footwear student at the London College of Fashion (LCF), has won first prize in the design category at the 13th annual Cordwainers Footwear Awards, which were held in London on June 11. Mizevych, who has done internships with Burberry, Phoebe Philo and Hunter Boots, impressed the Cordwainers judging panel with her ‘The Mine’ submission, which drew inspiration from her family’s heritage “with pit […]

Made in USA clothing label. Credits: Dreamstime. The United States, once the global leader in denim production, has experienced a near-total decline of its mills following decades of intense competition with lower-cost international manufacturers. This shift marks a departure from the era when American textile production set the world standard for quality and scale. An investigation into the domestic industry's survival amidst these pressures highlighted Mount Vernon Mills, a historic […]

E-commerce. Image: Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash European digital commerce is projected to grow by 6 percent annually until 2029, despite the challenging consumer climate. According to the authors of the McKinsey study, “Europe’s new e-commerce agenda: How AI is resetting growth and competition”, this not only indicates “remarkable resilience” but also describes a fundamental shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a supporting tool; it is a driving force completely reshaping […]

Keir Starmer, former head of the Labour party and UK prime minister. Credits: Gov.uk. Keir Starmer has resigned as the UK’s prime minister just two years after his appointment. The politician, who is also stepping down as head of the Labour Party, had faced heightened scrutiny over his leadership following various scandals and criticism over certain policies, resulting in a significant loss of support for party members. Starmer had faced an open revolt from within his own government, with […]

Credits: Southampton Solent University Students from Southampton Solent University presented their work and gained valuable industry exposure during the 35th edition of Graduate Fashion Week, held at the Truman Brewery in London's Brick Lane. The university attended the annual event with 13 students shortlisted across 17 award categories, including moving image, fashion photography, styling, marketing and inclusive design. Solent's exhibition stand featured a range of final-year projects […]

Willy Chavarria FW25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paris - Jonathan Anderson's latest for Dior, Sarah Burton's debut menswear collection for Givenchy, and Willy Chavarria's Chicano-inspired offering are set to be among the highlights of Paris Fashion Week. The event kicks off on Tuesday. Hybrid masculinity For six days, around 70 brands will unveil their new menswear collections for the upcoming spring/summer season. The industry shake-ups of last year, which saw new creative directors […]

SS27. Credits: Canali Italian menswear brand Canali has unveiled its spring/summer 2027 collection, titled 'On the Spice Route', according to a press release from the brand. Creative director Alessio Lillocci drew the colour palette from spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, vanilla, ginger and nutmeg, and structured the collection as a journey from Indonesia to India, along the East African coast, on to Greece and ending in Alicudi. The brand said the collection is built on a […]

Credits: Futurmoda. Elche (Alicante) - Five weeks after Fice and the Spanish Association of Component Companies for Footwear and Leather Goods (AEC) met with the minister of industry and tourism, Jordi Hereu, to present a sectoral competitiveness plan, the AEC is raising the alarm. It highlights the critical situation facing the sector, which is experiencing a sustained decline in its business fabric, employment, and industrial production. The association is demanding an immediate and […]

Lino Villaventura's resort collection, shown on the Ponte dos Ingleses on the final day of the DFB Festival Credits: Ducker Studios In Pictures The DFB Festival concluded last Friday, the 12th, in Fortaleza, Ceará (Northeast Brazil). The event, conceived and brought to life by Claudio Silveira, coincided with the 300th-anniversary celebrations of the Ceará state capital. It was a true celebration of Brazilian identity in fashion. Craftsmanship took on a new, revitalised and expressive […]

Credits: MAXXAM® x Graduate Fashion Foundation Amy Brown of the University of Central Lancashire has been named the winner of the 2026 MAXXAM x Graduate Fashion Foundation Design Competition, with the award presented during the Graduate Fashion Week Gala Show in London on 18 June. Now in its second year, the competition, created by textile innovator and MAXXAM founder Rosemary Moore in partnership with Graduate Fashion Foundation, challenged fashion students from universities across the UK […]

Credits: bugatti As part of, Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence (June 16–19, 2026), the world's leading menswear trade fair, the German fashion brand bugatti made a remarkable statement: for the first time, the company took over the renowned Bagno Angelo in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, transforming the exclusive beach venue into the stage for the presentation of its Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Around 300 invited guests, including international customers, strategic partners, media representatives, […]

Alexander McQueen AW26 Credits: Alexander McQueen British fashion label Alexander McQueen has announced it will join the official London Fashion Week schedule to showcase its spring/summer 2027 collection in September. In a statement, Alexander McQueen said the move away from Paris Fashion Week would mark Seán McGirr’s first show in London as creative director, with the catwalk show scheduled for Sunday, September 20. The collection will continue McGirr’s exploration of McQueen’s […]

Interview José Teunissen speaking at a forum on sustainable fashion. Credit: José Teunissen. On July 1, José Teunissen will step down as head of programme at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI). After three years, Bregje Lampe will take over her role. Teunissen will remain as interim dean at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA). How does she reflect on shaping the curriculum during a particularly challenging time for fashion? You arrived when the organisation was in […]

REPORT VivaTech 2026: Lewis Suaton, Rebuilder AI Credits: F. Julienne Paris - At VivaTech 2026, Rebuilder AI, LVMH Dreamscape, Perfect Corp and Stytrix are illustrating the concrete applications of generative AI in fashion and beauty, from product design to the customer experience. During the inauguration of VivaTech 2026, Bernard Arnault (LVMH) argued that AI is an execution tool. Jeff Bezos (Amazon, Blue Origin) stated that it helps reduce the time between an idea and its realisation. […]

Tariff dispute between the US and China continues Credits: Kaboompics.com/pexels Beijing - China imposed export controls on ten US companies, including some from the defence and rare earth mining sectors, Beijing reported on Monday. It also banned dozens of US companies from participating in public procurement, in response to a Washington blacklist of Chinese firms. The measures were adopted one month after US president Donald Trump's visit to China, which sought to stabilise tense relations […]

Prada, menswear SS27 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Milan - Prada took its minimalism to the extreme on Sunday in Milan. The brand presented slender, androgynous silhouettes dressed in light-coloured, very tight-fitting jeans and leather for its spring/summer 2027 menswear collection. Leather tops and waistcoats were worn high, sometimes revealing the navel. Scarves tied around the hips brought a touch of colour, as did colourful pouches attached to large belts. Designers Miuccia […]

Credits: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels E-commerce worldwide is suffering from a growing number of fraudulent customers. According to an analysis by US cybersecurity service provider LexisNexis Risk Solutions, both the economic downturn and organised crime contribute to this. International gangs are reportedly targeting and recruiting people to commit online shopping fraud or provide their identities to criminals. The company operates a “Digital Identity Network” to verify online identities […]

Marie Pidancet, founder of the brand Louise Misha. Credits: Louise Misha. Interview In a recent interview with FashionUnited, trend expert Julian Daynov stated: “The future belongs not to the most talkative, loudest or fastest brands, but to those that combine consistency, quality and cultural relevance.” Louise Misha offers a telling example. The French brand, which was developed with its own funds and has long maintained a low profile, has just opened its first two flagships in Paris […]

Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo are the new creative directors of Moschino Credits: Dario Catellani, Aeffe Appiolaza departs, making way for Messina and Rizzo. This morning, Aeffe, the parent company of Moschino, announced the appointment of Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as the brand's new creative directors, effective immediately. The duo, founders and creative directors of Sunnei until September 2025 (the brand is now in liquidation), will assume creative responsibility for Moschino. They […]

Adrian Appiolaza, creative director of Moschino Credits: Moschino, photo credit Daria Svertilova Adrian Appiolaza is leaving the creative direction of Moschino. In a statement, Aeffe, the brand's parent company, announced that after more than two years of collaboration, Moschino and Appiolaza have mutually agreed to end their partnership as of June 19. New creative direction will be announced shortly In the statement, Massimo Ferretti, executive chairman of Aeffe spa, thanked "Appiolaza for […]

Damson Madder campaign imagery. Credits: Damson Madder. British brand Damson Madder has garnered widespread acclaim since its founding in 2020, standing out for its distinct brand identity, prints and silhouettes. Now, the label is beginning to venture further afield through a Parisian pop-up store and dedicated wholesale showroom. Located in Le Marais district and spanning June 19 to 22, the pop-up looks to reflect the visual language the brand has become so well known for, evident in a […]

CIFF x 10 Corso Como. Credits: CIFF / Jeremy French. Milan Fashion Week Men's is officially underway, and with it comes the unveiling of a major partnership with a Danish trade show giant and Milanese concept retailer. The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) confirmed plans to expand activity beyond the borders of Denmark earlier this year, after partnering with 10 Corso Como for its latest edition. Now, CIFF has officially launched its ‘CIFF Nordic Signatures’ activation at the […]

John Lewis Partnership Building Happier Futures programme. Credits: JLP. The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has committed to offering 1,000 additional roles to young people who have experienced care. The target, set for 2030, is more than double than the prior goal, which had been established as part of the group’s Building Happier Futures programme, which launched in 2022. The initiative specifically applies to individuals who have been in foster care, children’s homes or under local […]

Westfield London. Credits: URW. Shopping centre giant Westfield has turned to students of UAL’s Central Saint Martins (CSM) to explore the future of retail and mixed-use destinations. In a seven week programme running between April and June 2026, Westfield worked with around 40 postgraduates from the MA Innovation Management course to develop concepts responding to emerging consumer expectations. Through a structured programme, participants questioned how large-scale retail destinations […]

The exterior of an El Corte Inglés department store. Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – El Corte Inglés (ECI) has undergone another restructuring of its executive leadership, the first under the presidency of Cristina Álvarez. The department store group, and parent company of the Sfera retail chain, has just announced the appointment of Javier Catena as its new chief executive officer. The company also confirmed the departure of its key management figure to date, Santiago Bau. Bau is […]

Visitors at Pitti Uomo during one of the many events on the trade fair grounds Credits: F.Guazzelli On the grounds of the Fortezza da Basso, Florence, where temperatures surpassed 30 degree celsius, several brands blasted music at their neighbours simultaneously. Pitti Uomo 110 was loud, at least acoustically. The collections themselves were subdued in contrast. They were more minimalist and cleaner, with a focus on materiality and artisanal details. Wide silhouettes, linen suits, red accents […]

Adidas Originals and the Los Angeles based label, Sporty & Rich collaboration. Credits: Adidas. Adidas is the highest-ranked fashion or sportswear brand in the first edition of Kantar's Sustainability Consumer-led Brand Ranking, placing third overall in a study published in June 2026. The German sportswear maker is joined in the global top 20 by The North Face in 11th, Veja in 16th, Nike in 17th and Dove in 18th, with cleaning brand Ecover topping the list. The ranking measures how […]

Reformation's Paris boutique. Credits: Reformation LA-based womenswear brand Reformation is believed to be preparing to confidentially file an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming week, with plans to potentially go public in July, according to the Wall Street Journal. Reports suggest that the company has been mulling an IPO for years, with rumours of such discussions spanning as far back as 2023, when Bloomberg reported on a potential public listing. The brand is said to be on track to […]

Fran Horowitz Credits: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO profile A decade ago, the American retailer Abercrombie & Fitch was a punchline — dim, cologne-heavy stores, shirtless models at the door, and marketing built on telling most shoppers they weren't cool enough to wear the clothes. The American Customer Satisfaction Index once deemed it America's "most hated" retail brand. Today Gen Z buys it without irony, and the company has just posted the biggest year in its history. The architect […]

Ponda CEO Julian Ellis-Brown (centre) accepting the Innovator of the Year Award at the Pride in Our Planet Awards ceremony. Credits: Ponda. Ponda, a biomaterials company specialising in plant-based insulation and peatland restoration, has been named Innovator of the Year at the inaugural Pride in Our Planet Awards. The award was presented at The Conduit in London on June 18, where a ceremony celebrated the unsung climate and nature heroes shifting climate challenges from abstract to […]

The inaugural Miss Sixty Future Denim Lab Awards jury; Terry Zu (Miss Sixty), Katie Grand, Katie Rawles (British Fashion Council), Kate Goldsworthy (Central Saint Martins) and denim specialist Paolo Fuligni. Credits: CSM / Miss Sixty. The winners of the inaugural Miss Sixty Future Denim Lab Awards have been revealed. The initiative, held in collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), Central Saint Martins (CSM), looks to acknowledge emerging names in circular denim design and […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai UK fashion held up better than the wider high street last week, with like-for-like (LFL) sales down -4.13% — a far shallower decline than the broader retail market managed in a difficult week, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. The category proved the most resilient of the three BDO tracks. Online fashion was the more defensive channel, with non-store LFLs slipping just -2.97%. That came against an exceptionally demanding base: the same week last […]

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio (right) with A$AP Rocky. Credits: Ray-Ban Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, an heir to Ray-Ban parent company EssilorLuxottica, is believed to be seeking expanded influence over the eyewear conglomerate's holding company as the future of the empire's ownership structure comes into question. According to Reuters, the 31-year-old executive, who serves as chief strategy officer at EssilorLuxottica and chairman of Ray-Ban, is reportedly exploring financing worth around 10 […]

Reju's planned recycling facility. Credits: Reju Reju has joined Recycling Europe as the organisation’s newest partner. The textile-to-textile recycling firm is now part of the Recycling Europe Textiles branch, underlining what it says is a commitment to advancing textile circularity and supporting recycled materials markets. In a statement, Reju’s chief executive officer, Patrik Frisk, said: “Building partnerships like this one are important and we have the opportunity to establish a […]

Interview A polo shirt from the SS27 collection Credits: Psycho Bunny Fun, colour, and quality define an unconventional style that appeals to those who love to dress well without losing their sense of play. With this ethos, the brand Psycho Bunny presented its spring/summer 27 collection at Pitti Uomo, the trade fair that closes today in Florence. Stefano Lora, CEO of Stefano Lora Showroom, the distributor for Psycho Bunny in parts of Europe including Italy, told FashionUnited that the […]

Straat of Hormuz. Credits: Gegenereerd met Google Gemini Plans for a new round of US-Iran talks have been postponed after US vice president JD Vance delayed a scheduled visit to Switzerland, slowing progress on the implementation of a recently signed ceasefire agreement. The talks were due to focus on the next phase of a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed earlier this week, which brought to an end nearly four months of conflict between the two countries and paved the way for the […]

Drake in October’s Very Own campaign Credits: October's Very Own. October’s Very Own (OVO), the lifestyle and apparel label co-founded by rapper Drake, is facing a lawsuit over allegations of partial debt repayments and contractual breaches. The claims have been made by A.R.I. OVO Growth Capital, which said despite previous attempts to resolve legal issues, it now sought to enforce its rights and protect investors. The investment firm, which commenced litigation in the Supreme Court of […]

Nike flagship in Berlin. Credits: Nike John Rogers, Jr., the founder of Ariel Investments, is due to transition from his long-time role as a board member at Nike to that of a strategic advisor for the US sportswear giant. Nike announced that Rogers, who has served on the board since 2018, would not stand for re-election to its board of directors at the upcoming annual shareholders meeting in September 2026. Following the meeting, he will become a strategic advisor focused on topics such as […]

Cardiff, Wales, UK. Credits: Unsplash. Sales across the UK welcomed a marginal uptick in May, as promotional activity and hot weather boosted activity for online retailers and department stores, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows. Volumes were up 1.2 percent over the month, on the back of a 1 percent decline in April, and 3.2 percent over the year to May. During the three months to May, volumes increased 0.4 percent compared to the three months prior, and were 1.4 […]

Quiz store. Credits: Quiz. After an extended period of uncertainty, it appears that Quiz is finally closing its entire retail network. According to Drapers, the fashion retailer will be shutting its remaining 20 stores by the end of June 20. The media outlet said the closures will impact Quiz’s locations in Merry Hill, Sheffield, Derby, Newtownabbey, Stirling, Portsmouth, Castleford, Leicester, Hull and Livingston, among others. It comes as administrators at Interpath Advisory finalise […]

Watch. Credits: Hunters Race, Unsplash. Zurich - Swiss watch exports remained almost stable in May, recording a modest increase of 0.4 percent to 2.1 billion Swiss francs, amid a sharp decline in China, the watch federation announced on Thursday. This stabilisation, however, helps “to mitigate the cumulative decline observed over the first five months of the year,” the federation noted in a statement. The decline since the beginning of January now stands at 3.1 percent. During the past […]

VivaTech 2026: Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos Credits: Sarah Aubel. A, Bronckaers At the opening of VivaTech 2026, Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos championed an optimistic vision of innovation. Covering artificial intelligence, space exploration and supply chain traceability, the two leaders presented technology as a lever for execution in the service of environmental responsibility. On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Arnault, CEO of LVMH and a founding partner of VivaTech, took to the stage to kick […]

Simone Rocha SS27 at Pitti Uomo Credits: Simone Rocha Simone Rocha brought her first menswear collection to the grand stage of Pitti Uomo, reflecting on contemporary masculinity. On Thursday evening, the Irish designer presented her spring/summer 2027 looks as a guest designer at the Florentine menswear trade fair. The show took place in the magnificent theatre hall of the Teatro della Pergola. The founder of the eponymous London-based label staged her vision of menswear with a mix of modern […]

Credits: eTail Nordic eTail Nordic returns on 20–21 October 2026 at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden, uniting more than 250 senior eCommerce, digital marketing, customer experience and omnichannel leaders from the Nordic region's most prominent retailers and brands. With AI fundamentally changing how consumers discover, evaluate and buy products, the event is designed to help retailers move beyond experimentation and deliver measurable commercial results in a high-cost, margin-driven market. The […]

"The climate is changing - so should we.” Poster at a climate change protest Credits: Markus Spiske / Pexels The temperature is 35 degrees celsius but feels like 40 degrees due to the humidity. The air is stifling, the garment dust making it hard to breathe. The old ceiling fan is creaking and full of dust too, barely cooling the air. Workers, used to not drinking too much to avoid frequent bathroom breaks, sip on water spiked with electrolytes but fainting, nose bleeds and heatstroke are […]

Street style at Pitti Uomo Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Pitti Uomo has always been considered the unofficial start of the menswear season, once again gathering the international fashion crowd in Florence. As a staple in the menswear calendar, the trade fair combines presentation and production like few other formats. It sets the stylistic tone for upcoming collections and street style discussions early in the year. The summer edition regularly brings its own challenges, as Florence in […]

The Hollister Collection at Target. Credits: Target. Hollister is venturing into the home and decor category as part of a collaborative collection with Target. The US lifestyle label has designed a line for college dorm rooms or bedrooms, marking an expansion beyond apparel alone to cater to evolving consumer needs. The first drop, set to launch June 28, includes nearly 60 pieces across men’s and women’s apparel and bedding, including twin/twin XL and full/queen comforters and sheets; […]

Sunflower “No Soundtrack” SS27 Runway Show during the current edition of Pitti Uomo in Florence. Credits: Sunflower Copenhagen-based menswear brand Sunflower presented its spring/summer 2027 collection at Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence on Wednesday. This marked the brand's first appearance at the Italian trade fair and its first fashion show outside of Denmark. The presentation also served as the inaugural Copenhagen Fashion Week Special Project at Pitti. The show introduced Sunflower's first […]

Every piece in the collection is made in Italy and crafted from fine, low-impact fabrics Credits: Peninsula Florence - Italian swimwear brand Peninsula presented its new father and son line at Pitti Uomo this week. The line extends the brand's offering to children for the first time. The brand was founded in Rome by Edoardo Pasolini in 2018. Last year it announced the entry of A. Moda spa into the project through a five-year exclusive worldwide licensing agreement. Italy confirmed as […]

The facade of the BHV Marais department store with Shein posters. Credits: F. Julienne. Madrid – Following the latest controversial reports regarding the physical space launched by Shein in Paris at the end of 2025, the popular online retail platform has sought to offer its own version of events. It aims to clarify how and in what context it will close its doors at the BHV department store in the Marais district of Paris. The new management of the historic BHV Marais department store has […]

Simone Heift Credits: The Kadewe Group Düsseldorf - Simone Heift is to become managing director of buying and merchandising at Peek & Cloppenburg. The designated buying director will take up her new position on September 1, the parent company JC New Retail AG announced on Thursday. In addition, the former chief merchandising officer of the KaDeWe Group will become a member of the board of directors of JC New Retail. Heift to take over buying responsibility for P&C Vienna and […]

11 Studios Credits: 11 Studios Swedish fashion professionals Caroline Gunterberg and Johan Avedal have launched 11 Studios, a new Stockholm-based fashion brand. The label debuted its first collection on June 11. Gunterberg spent nearly 12 years at H&M in a variety of roles, including Head of H&M Studios. Avedal previously worked as a creative director at H&M and held art director positions at Studio Bon and Condé Nast. In addition to being business partners, the founders are also […]

Credits: Lectra With summer just a few months away, the fashion industry is confirming a structural transformation that is already underway: the definitive shift towards ‘premiumization’. But what will be the key garments, the dominant trends, and how are prices evolving? Lectra – a leading provider of industrial technology solutions for the fashion market, has analyzed data from Retviews, its AI-powered solution specializing in competitive intelligence and automated benchmarking, to […]

Credits: Levi's During the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the denim brand's name was temporarily covered, in line with the international football governing body's clean stadium policy. All that remained was the batwing logo. Fans instantly recognised the brand, according to Levi's. FIFA's clean stadium policy dictates that any non-sponsor-related branding in match stadiums must be removed or covered. For Levi's Stadium, named after the San Francisco-based denim […]

Ugg AW24 campaign imagery featuring the Classic Ultra Mini. Credits: Ugg / Deckers Group. Deckers Outdoor Corp has lost a high-profile lawsuit against Quince over look-alike iterations of Uggs’ Australian shearling boots. A federal jury in California found that while Quince’s boots may have infringed on Deckers’ design patent, the patent itself was invalid due to functional, indefinite, and obvious design characteristics. Deckers had first sued Quince back in 2023 over allegations of […]

Credits: Decathlon Sportswear retail giant Decathlon is doubling down on its employee ownership model by introducing a new scheme that grants eligible employees 2,000 euros in free shares or asset incentives. Dubbed ‘The Decathlon Seed’, the initiative intends to “reflect the diversity of the group while maintaining a shared principle of fairness and value sharing”. The project allows staff to become “partners, co-owners, and co-responsible contributors to the company’s growth”, […]

Original Penguin unveils new accessible luxury brand direction for SS27 collection. Credits: Original Penguin. Original Penguin is venturing in a new direction. Under brand director Laura Colagrande, the US lifestyle brand is moving towards the accessible luxury sector for its spring/summer 2027 collection, which was unveiled for the first time at Pitti Uomo. At the Florentine menswear fair, the label is housed in both a showroom and outdoor deck, where a full range of its collections, from […]

Credits: TMU Toronto Metropolitan University is strengthening its position within the growing field of fashion studies through the expansion of the Fashion Studies Network, an academic initiative designed to connect researchers, students and cultural institutions across North America. Founded in 2023 and led jointly by TMU's School of Fashion and Parsons School of Design, the network was established to foster collaboration between fashion scholars, graduate students and industry practitioners […]

Credits: LVMH French luxury conglomerate LVMH celebrated a decade as a founding partner of VivaTech, Europe's technology and startups event, on June 17, marking the occasion with the launch of the LVMH DreamGallery and the announcement of its 2026 Innovation Award winners. Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, opened the event alongside Maurice Lévy, emeritus chairman of Publicis Group. Arnault addressed the significance of the decade-long partnership in a press release: "Technology only […]

Ije Nwokorie, Dr. Martens CEO. Credits: Dr. Martens The chief executive officer of Dr. Martens, Ije Nwokorie, has purchased around 85,600 pounds worth of shares in the footwear specialist, signalling a boost in confidence after the company reported a growth in profit for the fiscal year 2026. A London Stock Exchange filing showed Nwokorie had snapped up 112,500 ordinary shares at a price of 0.761 pence each. A separate form further revealed that Nwokorie and Giles Wilson, the company’s […]

Left On Friday opens summer pop-up in NYC Credits: Left On Friday Premium active swimwear brand Left On Friday has returned to New York City and opened a seasonal pop-up store once more. Located on 228 Mott Street, in the center of SoHo, the summer pop-up opening is in line with the brand’s strategic growth plan as it looks to capitalize on its peak selling season (May to August), which drives 55 percent of the brand’s annual revenue. The NYC pop-up, which runs alongside additional pop-ups […]

MarcMarcs. Credits: Sockshouse Every buyer knows the seasonal gamble. A bold trend piece either flies off the shelf or ends up on the markdown rail by July. Legwear plays a different game entirely, and it is one of the few games in retail where the odds favour the house. The category rarely makes the window, yet it may be the most dependable money in the building. The economics of predictability Basics are what category managers call NOOS: never out of stock. Unlike fashion items tied to a […]