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Credit: Julian Daynov Interview The Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair is just around the corner, bringing with it the first insights for spring/summer 2027. Trend expert Julian Daynov explains what will shape the upcoming menswear season. He covers everything from new silhouettes and materials to the colour palette, and addresses how brick and mortar retail can regain relevance in uncertain times. Cultural and social influences for spring/summer 2027 We live in a time of permanent acceleration, […]

Jeff Bezos at the Vanity Fair Oscars party 2026 (98th Academy Awards). Credits: Photo by IMAGE PRESS AGENCY / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP Paris - American businessman and executive Jeff Bezos, founder of the giant Amazon, will attend the VivaTech trade show in Paris on Wednesday, organisers announced. VivaTech is an annual technology and innovation conference held in Paris and is regarded as the largest tech event in Europe. “An emblematic figure of the global technological revolution and […]

An illustrative image of a Patek Philippe watch. Credits: Chris Lutke via Unsplash. Zurich - Patek Philippe announced on Monday the death of its former president, Philippe Stern. He represented the third generation at the helm of the prestigious, family-owned Swiss watchmaker. The father of the current president, Stern served as president of the company from 1993 to 2009. He “passed away on June 14, 2026, in his 88th year,” the company stated in a press release. The grandson of Charles […]

FARFETCH x Dolce & Gabbana. Credits: Dolce & Gabbana FARFETCH, the leading global platform for luxury, has announced the latest drop of the Dolce & Gabbana Carretto Collection, including an exclusive beachwear capsule. This beachwear selection, available exclusively on FARFETCH, brings the vibrant, sun-drenched spirit of Sicily directly to fashion lovers around the world. Doralice Belli, Head of Merchandising at FARFETCH, said: “This capsule is a definitive nod to bold, […]

Isaac Mizrahi creative director at large at Target Credits: Target American retailer Target, known for its budget-friendly prices, has named fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi as its first-ever creative director at large, designed to elevate the retailer’s position “as a destination for great design at an exceptional value”. In a statement, the big box retailer said that in the newly created role, Mizrahi will serve as a creative adviser to Target’s internal design team, while also […]

Summer 2026. Credits: Lilly Pulitzer Lilly Pulitzer is pleased to unveil its Summer 2026 campaign, captured at the iconic Coral Sands Inn & Cottages on Harbour Island, Bahamas—a destination celebrated for its pastel architecture, storied heritage, and world-renowned pink sand beaches. The setting provides a natural extension of the brand’s vibrant point of view, offering a backdrop that feels both transportive and unmistakably Lilly. Set against the beachfront charm and relaxed […]

Laura du Rusquec, chief executive officer of Khy Credits: Khy Khy, the fashion label founded by Kylie Jenner, has named former Ganni executive Laura du Rusquec as its new chief executive officer. Rusquec, who is based in Los Angeles, brings nearly 20 years of luxury and fashion experience to the direct-to-consumer brand, including leading and growing fashion and luxury brands, with expertise spanning brand building, retail, digital, merchandising and international expansion. Prior to joining […]

Marks & Spencer store Credits: Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer's head of operations for M&S.com, Simon Wood, has announced his departure from the business after 25 years. Wood, who announced his departure on LinkedIn, said that after more than 25 years at the retailer, “the time has come to move on”. He joined M&S in October 2000 as e-commerce product manager, and over the next two decades, he held roles, including head of web operations and director of M&S.com, […]

Credits: London College of Fashion A student- and alumni-led initiative at London College of Fashion is highlighting the role fashion education can play in building community, cultural exchange, and long-term professional networks among international students. “Re-Seed Asia: The Future of East Asian Fashion & Cultural Exchange” will take place on 23 June at University of the Arts London’s East Bank campus in Stratford, London. Led by Dr. Min-Ji Seo, the project has received support […]

OLYMP COO Johann Trischberger. Image: OLYMP "Responsibility is only a value when it is lived up to." With this central quote from Mark Bezner, owner and CEO of OLYMP Bezner KG, the company, internationally renowned for high-quality menswear, is launching its new communication on corporate responsibility and sustainability. In the future, OLYMP will label each product with its individual sustainability features. The fashion brand will focus exclusively on recognised seals and certifications […]

Riz Ahmed Credits: YouTube Riz Ahmed is an Oscar and Emmy-winning actor, director, writer, and musician. After studying at Oxford and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he gained recognition in The Road to Guantanamo. His notable credits include Four Lions, The Night Of, and Sound of Metal, the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination. Recent projects include Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, Aneil Karia’s Hamlet, and Alejandro Iñárritu’s DIGGER. Ahmed founded […]

Credits: Hoka® UK retail conglomerate Frasers Group plc has announced an unsolicited all-cash on-market takeover offer to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares in Australian performance and lifestyle footwear retailer Accent Group Limited that it does not already own. The offer is set at 0.65 Australian dollars per share, valuing the remaining 77.10 percent stake in the business at approximately 316 million Australian dollars, which is equivalent to 166 million pounds. The offer attaches no […]

Credits: Zandra Rhodes at the New Designers awards ceremony 2025 © Mark Cocksedge For over 40 years, New Designers has championed emerging creative talent, providing a vital platform for more than 2,500 graduates annually to present their visionary ideas to industry professionals and the public. The 2026 edition marks an exciting new chapter, uniting graduates from across the UK in a single, cohesive showcase taking place over one-week - a move from the previous two-week format, with design […]

Modern Ambition Toronto store rendering Credits: Modern Ambition Emerging menswear brand Modern Ambition, part of fashion company Mondetta Canada, Inc., has announced plans to accelerate its growth across Canada with new retail locations slated for Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, alongside a “significant investment” in a first-of-its-kind luxury mobile showroom. In a statement, Modern Ambition, which is establishing itself within the premium and luxury menswear market, said the next phase […]

Exterior of one of El Corte Inglés's department stores. Credits: El Corte Inglés. Madrid – Spanish department store group El Corte Inglés reported the results for its last fiscal year 2025 on Monday morning. For the period ending February 28, 2026, the company increased its revenues and profits while continuing to reduce its debt. According to information provided by the Spanish company's management, El Corte Inglés (ECI) closed its 2025/2026 financial year with total revenues of 17,247 […]

Sean O'Brien wins LCF Enterprise Challenge Credits: LCF by Irina Zakharova London College of Fashion (LCF), UAL, has named Sean O'Brien as the winner of its 10th annual LCF Enterprise Challenge, a platform that showcases the creative talent, innovative spirit and entrepreneurial ambition of its current students, addressing challenges across fashion, technology, sustainability and culture. The competition is open to students across all levels and disciplines at London College of Fashion and […]

Interview How to Build the Career of Your Dreams. Credits: Vitaly Gariev para Pexels.com Buenos Aires – Landing a dream job in fashion no longer depends solely on an interest in the industry or a strong résumé. For Luis Lara Arias, an international consultant specializing in retail and strategy, companies today are looking for far more prepared profiles, with real industry knowledge and the ability to understand how the business works from the inside. With a career that includes […]

Una montagna di rifiuti tessili Credits: Fashion for Good A new academic review published in Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management argues that transforming fashion and textile waste into valuable resources will require closer collaboration between education, communities, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Authored by researchers from the United Nations University’s Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability in Tokyo, the study examines how circular economy […]

Fall 2026 Credits: Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp Graduates from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp presented their Fall 2026 collections during the Antwerp Fashion Festival, reaffirming the institution's reputation as one of the world's most influential fashion schools. The showcase brought together 16 bachelor's and master's collections that explored themes ranging from identity and heritage to gender, spirituality, architecture, and memory. Rather than focusing on commercial trends, […]

In Pictures Nobody’s Child first regenerative cotton collection Credits: Nobody’s Child British fashion brand Nobody’s Child, the B Corp-certified brand known for its affordable and sustainably made womenswear, has launched its first collection made with cotton grown through regenerative practices. While organic cotton already represents around half of Nobody’s Child’s total material usage, this new collection marks the brand’s first foray into regenerative cotton, and saw […]

Credits: Kutetailor For decades, made-to-measure tailoring has been defined by craftsmanship. Today, the challenge is no longer craftsmanship alone—it is scalability. As retailers and brands face growing demand for personalization, many are struggling to bridge the gap between customer customization and manufacturing execution. Long lead times, fragmented workflows, inconsistent fit standards, and operational complexity often make customization difficult to scale profitably. Kutetailor […]

Shoe designer Jan Jansen. Credits: Hooijer Footwear Group Amsterdam - One of the Netherlands' most famous shoe designers has passed away. Jan Jansen died at the age of 85, a friend of the family reported to the ANP press agency. He passed away in his Amsterdam home from cancer. The designer made a name for himself with his striking shoes, notable for both their colour and material. One of his most famous designs is the bamboo shoe. It made Jansen world-famous overnight, although not many pairs […]

Filippa K and Oscar Jacobson are sharing a store. Credits: Filippa K Two Swedish brands have joined forces. Fashion labels Filippa K and Oscar Jacobson are sharing a store in Malmö, Sweden, according to a press release. With this collaboration, the brands aim to create a “stronger and more inspiring customer experience”. Both brands have been part of the Scandinavia Heritage Group since May 2025. “This opening marks an exciting new chapter for both Oscar Jacobson and Filippa K and […]

Salomon Covent Garden store. Credits: Aver / The Yards, Covent Garden. Outdoor and sportswear brand Salomon has secured its first-ever full-price store in the UK outside London, at Liverpool One, to open this summer. The 3,500-square-foot store will be located on Peter's Lane and will house the brand’s latest footwear, apparel, and performance collections. Commenting on the expansion in the UK, a Salomon spokesperson said in a statement: “As demand for the Salomon brand continues to grow […]

H&M Marais Credits: F. Julienne Paris - More than two years after a bill to curb the rise of “fast fashion”, epitomised by the giant Shein, was adopted by the National Assembly, its progress will resume in parliament. A highly anticipated meeting has been scheduled for next week. Adopted by MPs in March 2024 and then by the Senate in June 2025, the bill from Horizons MP Anne-Cécile Violland was subsequently sent to the European Commission to assess its compliance with European law. […]

Charlotte Tilbury, founder, president, chairman and chief creative officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Credits: Charlotte Tilbury Beauty King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List 2026 celebrates several fashion and beauty names, including Charlotte Tilbury, Sandra Choi, David Emanuel, Kurt Geiger chief executive Neil Charles, Me & Em founder Clare Hornby, and Clothsurgeon co-founders. This year’s list was published on June 12, ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which took place […]

Pre-spring 2027. Credits: Ferragamo For pre-spring 2027, Maximilian Davis continues to explore the period of Ferragamo's founding—the 1920s—re-examining it through the prism of modernity and the house's historical codes. The expressive elegance of the era's stars and their liberated style of dress return to the forefront. They are now accompanied by the artists and creatives who surrounded them, whose explorations of collage influence both the shapes and constructions. “What I […]

Mario Jorge Machado, re-elected president of Euratex. Credits: Euratex. The General Assembly of Euratex has ratified Mario Jorge Machado as president for a new term. Euratex is the organisation representing national textile and apparel associations in Europe. Machado has held the presidency since June 2024. He will approach this new stage with a roadmap focused on three strategic priorities for the sector, according to a statement from Euratex. The first priority is to strengthen the […]

Lululemon in Athens, Greece. Credits: Lululemon Lululemon, a leading global performance apparel, footwear, and accessories company, announced today its investment in a new renewable energy fund, which the company claims will meet 100 percent of its electricity demand in China with new, renewable electricity generation by 2030. This represents a significant step toward meeting its previously announced commitment to 50 percent renewable electricity across core tier one and two suppliers by 2030, […]

FW26. Credits: Dior With the Dior Bolt collection, unveiled for Winter 2026–2027, Jonathan Anderson has designed bags with a bold silhouette and distinctive details. Envisioned to accompany every move, the Dior Bolt crossbody bag captivates with its leather enhanced by its emblematic flat cannage pattern and its structured silhouette featuring a single flap pocket. Its handles, emblazoned with the metallic Dior signature, add a graphic dynamic. Worn crossbody, it reveals a spacious interior […]

Credits: Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta presents Björk: Echolalia, an exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland in Reykjavík, from May 30 to September 20, 2026. The show features three large-scale audiovisual installations by the Icelandic artist. These include Ancestress and Sorrowful Soil, works originally released on the album Fossora (2022), which have now been reinterpreted in an immersive format for the gallery setting. A new installation based on her upcoming musical project will […]

Image from the 2025 edition of Marseille's Slow Fashion Week. Credits: Soifiata Ahmed Marseille - Free and colourful catwalk shows, open to all, feature collections where second-hand textiles reign supreme. In Marseille, Slow Fashion Week is making its rebellious, popular and sustainable mark on fashion. "There is a sense of resourcefulness, upcycling, mutual support and community that works well here," explains Marion Lopez to AFP. Lopez is the co-founder of the event, whose second edition […]

Spring 2027. Credits: Vera Bradley Li & Fung Limited, the world's leading supply chain solutions partner for consumer brands and retailers, today announced the expansion of its licensing partnership with Vera Bradley into apparel, building on the strong performance of its existing soft home business launched in early 2025. The agreement, facilitated by Vera Bradley’s licensing agency IMG Licensing, extends the collaboration into several apparel categories, with an initial focus on tops, […]

SS27. Credits: FILA The Spring/Summer 2027 apparel collection marks a natural evolution in FILA’s narrative, reflecting a more refined pace shaped by clarity, balance, and quiet confidence. Rooted in heritage sport and reinterpreted through a modern summer lens, the collection introduces an elevated approach to contemporary lifestyle dressing. Core silhouettes anchor the range, with clean-cut tracksuits remaining central, styled as complete sets or reworked into lighter, more relaxed […]

Credits: Vogue College of Fashion How Vogue College of Fashion is equipping the next generation with the human skills that matter most in a rapidly changing creative landscape. A shift is underway across the fashion industry, and it is not simply a matter of new tools arriving on the scene. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the fashion industry from the inside out, accelerating content creation, streamlining workflows and already displacing many of the entry-level roles that emerging […]

Credits: GUESS Leni Klum is unveiled as the face of Forever Guess, the latest eyewear campaign from Guess that transforms the brand's iconic G logo into a symbol of confidence, individuality and self-expression. Fronting the campaign, Klum takes center stage in a cinematic series inspired by the glamour, drama and larger-than-life energy of 1990s soap operas. Captured across four distinct narratives, she effortlessly embodies a range of contemporary female archetypes, showcasing the […]

President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, on June 4, 2026. Credits: The White House, by Molly Riley. Madrid – The president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has announced that the country has reached a definitive peace agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran. This will put an end to the armed confrontations between the two countries and will allow for the complete, toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The treaty will be officially signed by […]

DPPs show all the steps that a product goes through. Credits: Retraced The digital product passport (DPP) is currently being rolled out under the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). From 2027, it will be mandatory for priority product groups, including garments and textiles, and will apply to almost all physical goods sold in the EU, regardless of where the manufacturer is located. For fashion brands and retailers, the DPP provides many advantages that go beyond mere […]

Hillary Super Credits: Victoria’s Secret & Co. CEO profile On June 2, 2026, with nine days to go before shareholders voted on a board activists had spent the past year attacking — after openly questioning whether she was equipped to run a public company — Hillary Super answered with a number. Victoria's Secret posted first-quarter earnings of 0.60 dollars a share, nearly double the 0.32 dollars analysts expected, on net sales up 15% to 1.56 billion dollars. The stock surged 47% in a […]

In Pictures Men's SS27 Projections Main Image Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The menswear buying season for SS27 begins on June 16 with Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence, followed by the menswear shows in Milan and Paris. One of the defining themes shaping the season is the continued rise of ‘soft masculinity’—an aesthetic that moves away from rigid, overtly aggressive styling in favor of a more tactile, expressive, and emotionally resonant approach. What was once considered a niche […]

Interview Local farmer William Dawson modelling Glencroft's Thwaite jumper in the dale of Clapdale. Credits: Glencroft / Juliet Klottrup. In a fashion landscape defined by increasingly complex supply chains and globalised tensions, the UK’s ‘farm to fashion’ movement has emerged as a stabilising presence. Such setups are not exactly new in the way of localisation, yet the format is being revived and modernised alongside a cross-industry call for a return to “Britishness”. Many […]

Matthew Williamson x Free People Credits: Free People British designer Matthew Williamson has partnered with Free People to design an exclusive 15-piece capsule collection for summer 2026. The move marks his return to fashion design, with his first collection launch in seven years. The partnership felt like a natural fit for the two, as the designer’s work resonates with Free People’s philosophy of creativity, freedom, and a celebration of individuality. Williamson, who is known for his […]

The Monos x Reformation capsule collection Credits: Monos Canadian lifestyle and travel brand Monos has partnered with Reformation to launch a limited-edition capsule collection of travel accessories. The Monos x Reformation collection includes three different travel essentials made from deadstock materials, a practice that LA-based Reformation is known for. The new collection aims to reflect both brands' shared belief that products should be produced intentionally and designed to last. […]

Robotic arm developed by Theker. Credits: Theker. Madrid – Spanish robotics start-up Theker Robotics has confirmed the closing of its latest funding round of 85 million dollars. The emerging company specialises in the design, production and marketing of robots for industrial process automation. The funds were contributed by a diverse group of investors, both old and new. These include the Inditex group and one of the Arnault family's investment firms, who are key shareholders in the luxury […]

Credits: Marie Staggat Jewelry is no only accessory; it is a wearable rebellion, an extension of the silhouette, and an intimate dialogue between metal and the physical form. With the launch of her two lines, "Sculptural" and "Ready-To-Wear," Berlin-based designer Juliane Juern radically breaks away from classic conventions to create wearable works of art that inhabit the tense space between sculptural rawness and tender intimacy. Her wearable art is a visual homage to the fine dichotomy of […]

Sending a parcel with DHL Credits: DHL New research from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel provides more insight into serial returners and the impact of frequent parcel returns. The study reveals that while only 15 percent of consumers return products excessively, they are responsible for almost 60 percent of the CO2 emissions linked to returns. For the study, the shopping behaviour of almost 10,000 European consumers was examined. These shoppers came from Belgium; the Netherlands; France; […]

Credits: FashionUnited ai The pattern inverted from recent weeks, with UK store fashion sales growing +6.60% in the latest week against a near-flat +0.19% base last year — a clean underlying gain rather than a base-effect rebound, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. Total fashion like-for-like (LFL) sales held in growth at +1.85%, against a positive +0.74% base. The recovery in physical stores came as the online channel paused. Non-store fashion sales fell -3.53%, ending […]

Bora Adore at Ibiza Fashion Week. Credits: David Reinoso for Ibiza Fashion Week. The Ibiza Swim Week swimwear event celebrated its third edition from June 8 to 10 on the White Isle, bringing together 13 brands from various countries. The event was supported by the Eivissa City Council and featured a strategic collaboration with Miami Swim Week The Shows. Spearheaded by Colombian entrepreneur and designer Nía Vásquez, the project aims to establish Ibiza as a leading European hub for swimwear. […]

World Collective logo. Credits: World Collective / Barbara Tamilin. Interview “Our goal is to create an ecosystem, not simply a fabric marketplace,” Jeanine Ballone, co-founder and CEO of World Collective explains when asked what her mission is. Ballone launched the digital sourcing platform in 2022 after years of working across what she described as a fragmented and relatively outdated global supply chain. To address these issues, Ballone sought to create a centralised, democratised and […]

Credits: Source Fashion Neuthread has been named as Source Fashion's Charity and Design Partner in a new 12-month collaboration designed to champion circular fashion, inclusion and industry innovation. Created by autism and neurodiversity charity Daisy Chain, Neuthread has gained industry recognition for transforming textile waste into high-quality fashion collections and became the first charity-led fashion brand to present a scheduled runway show at London Fashion Week in 2024. Through the […]

Riva del Garda exhibition centre, where the 105th edition of Expo Riva Schuh will be held from June 13 to 16, 2026. Credits: Expo Riva Schuh. Madrid – From this Saturday, June 13, to the upcoming Tuesday, June 16, the Italian town of Riva del Garda is hosting the 105th edition of the international trade show, Expo Riva Schuh. This leading footwear trade fair will once again be held alongside the 16th edition of Garda Bags, the specialised event for the handbag industry. Spanish participation […]

Nigel Cabourn (centre). Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Nigel Cabourn, the legendary British designer known for his transformative menswear, has passed away at the age of 77 after battling cancer. The news was confirmed via the late designer's official Instagram, where a statement read: “It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Nigel Cabourn. He lived a remarkable life, inspired many, will be greatly missed and his legacy will continue.” Born in 1949, Cabourn […]

MR MARVIS decks out Ken with a new wardrobe for his next journey. Credits: MR MARVIS Dutch menswear brand MR MARVIS announces a new partnership with Mattel, Inc., a leading global play and family entertainment company, in honour of the 65th anniversary of its iconic Ken™. This exclusive capsule introduces a versatile and effortless wardrobe designed for life outside the box. Ken has been everywhere and done everything – from astronaut to lifeguard, from pilot to dog trainer. His next […]

Street style photo in Paris, during SS26 fashion week. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight This autumn, from September 26, 2026, to February 14, 2027, Palais Galliera presents the exhibition "A wardrobe of one's own. Dissident femininities in the 19th century". This event highlights a major historical phenomenon: the appropriation of masculine dress codes by women in the 19th century. An exploration of clothing and photographic archives Conceived as a response to the often normative approaches […]

Closed store sign - image for illustration. Credits: Unsplash. British clothing brand Original Blues is joining the slew of retailers shutting up shop after appointing liquidators to oversee its winding down process. According to a filing with The Gazette, Umang Patel of Neum Insolvency was named the company’s liquidator. The official voluntary process will involve the sale of assets to pay creditors before the company is permanently dissolved and removed from the Companies House […]

Credits: Oliver Peoples Oliver Peoples and Roger Federer continue their celebrated collaboration with the release of the Summer 2026 campaign and collection. The fifth chapter in their multi-year partnership under the Roger Federer (“RF”) and Oliver Peoples brands is introduced in the eternal city of Rome. Shot between the historic Foro Italico and a classical Roman villa by acclaimed photographer Lachlan Bailey, the campaign stages Federer vs. Federer, an epic duel between the athlete and […]

The Very Group headquarters. Credits: The Very Group US investment firm Elliott Advisors is believed to have emerged as a potential bidder for The Very Group as it reportedly mulls a deal that could value the UK retailer at two billion pounds. This is according to Sky News, which had also reported in May that Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com was another interested party, eyeing the group as part of UK expansion plans. The Very Group and Carlyle declined the media outlet’s request to […]

Victoria's Secret store in Argentina Credits: Alto Palermo. The US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co) has announced the preliminary voting results from its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, confirming that investors voted to re-elect all nine of the company's director nominees to the board of directors. The list of re-elected board members includes independent chair Donna James. The preliminary results indicate that James received the approval of over 99 percent of […]

Laura Roso Vidrequin, in a total look from Zara for 'The Fold-er'. Credits: Zara. Madrid – Zara has launched a new initiative. As part of its strategy to continuously offer “the best possible experience for our customers,” in the words of Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, the Spanish fashion multinational's flagship chain has just launched “The Fold-er”. This is a new section on its online platforms, designed as a digital magazine with curated content from […]

Illustrative image. Credits: Sora Shimazaki / Pexels Paris - A leather handbag reconstructed from “Tyrannosaurus rex” cells failed to sell at auction in Paris on Thursday. The proposed price was significantly lower than its estimate, according to Drouot, the auction house where the sale took place. With a starting price of 100,000 euros from the auction house Giquello, this “unique piece” did not exceed 150,000 euros during the sale, despite being valued at 300,000 euros. Unveiled in […]

Shopping at Sinsay Credits: LLP Polish fashion retailer LPP Group has reported a 10.5 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, reaching 5.5 billion Polish zloty (1.50 billion dollars). The growth was primarily driven by the ongoing expansion of the brick and mortar retail chain, particularly the Sinsay brand, alongside an increase in total commercial floorspace. However, the rate of sales growth fell below initial company expectations due to unseasonably […]

REPORT Work by Jaden Li at the KMSKA museum Credits: Anna Roos van Wijngaarden Apart from the gong, it is completely silent in the dome of the Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp. A humming sound fills the space. A high-pitched female voice begins, accompanied by a man playing exotic instruments. The first model appears in deep contemplation, arms crossed behind their back, gaze fixed on their feet. They are wearing loose-fitting trousers with a black waistcoat, held together by a delicate […]

Babies at work Credits: Odette Lunettes Interview What kind of employees is Belgian eyewear brand Odette Lunettes looking for? “Authenticity, alongside professional expertise as a prerequisite, is our most important criterion,” says Eline De Munck. “We want someone who is genuinely themselves.” The team is a mix of different backgrounds, ages, appearances and personalities. This diversity not only creates a strong team dynamic, where experience and fresh energy complement each other, […]

James Perse opens its first boutique in Paris. Credits: James Perse. Los Angeles-based fashion brand James Perse is strengthening its international physical retail network. According to an official press release, the brand opened its first French flagship on June 5, 2026, at 26 rue François Ier, in the heart of the capital's 8th arrondissement. The approximately 650 square metre space is spread over three levels and has been designed to recreate a residential and intimate atmosphere, centred […]

Brandon Wen presents his debut collection in Antwerp. Credits: Flanders District of Creativity Interview Brandon Wen succeeded the legendary Walter Van Beirendonck as the first non-Belgian and youngest head of department in the history of the Antwerp Fashion Academy. This year, the students he started with are graduating. FashionUnited speaks to him in Antwerp about his first cohort and the creation of his own debut collection. Wen has no time for an interview when we join him at a cast-iron […]

JD.com HQ in Pekín. Credits: JD.com. Chinese e-commerce giants Pinduoduo and JD.com were among five major platforms summoned on Thursday for talks over misleading advertising, Beijing's market watchdog said. Social media sites Douyin and RedNote, along with Alibaba-owned e-commerce platform Taobao, were also summoned. The talks with company representatives, held by the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, come as local and national authorities crack down on excessive […]

Credits: River Island River Island is thrilled to announce its latest style partnership: an exclusive summer edit curated by TV and podcast personality and bride-to-be Molly Smith, who just celebrated her hen do ahead of her big day. Ahead of her upcoming Summer nuptials, Molly has teamed up with River Island to curate a capsule wardrobe designed specifically for the ultimate hen do getaway and bridal season. Captured by the cobblestone charm, the collection channels an effortless, […]

Foday Dumbuya at the finale of Labrum's AW26 show. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Labrum has been named the winner of this year’s BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund. The brand’s founder, Foday Dumbuya, will be the recipient of a 100,000 pound grant prize, a year-long mentorship, pro-bono legal services, and access to specialist advisors. Launched in 2014, Labrum is known for sharing the untold stories of the diaspora merging African values with British tailoring. The brand was selected for […]

Credits: Footasylum Footasylum, a leading footwear and sportswear omnichannel business, has today opened a new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Located in Cyfarthfa Shopping Park, the 4,000 sq. ft. store expands Footasylum’s UK footprint and continues the company’s investment in physical retail. The new store, which brings Footasylum to Merthyr Tydfil for the first time, will see 25 new jobs created in this prominent retail location. Cyfarthfa Shopping Park offers a diverse shopping […]

AllSaints’ new Meadowhall store. Credits: AllSaints Executives from leading UK retailers have called on the government to address policies believed to be making it harder to hire young people. Over 80 business leaders have signed a letter co-ordinated by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warning that taxes and red tape are pushing up the cost of entry-level jobs. Chief executive officers from All Saints, Ann Summers, Dune Group, JD Sports, Dr Martens, Marks & Spencer, Matalan Retail, […]

Credits: J.Lindeberg In 2026, J.LINDEBERG turns 30 years. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the brand introduces a special anniversary capsule that revisits one of the most memorable style moments in golf: Jesper Parnevik’s appearance at The Open Championship in 1998. Jesper Parnevik wearing J.Lindeberg’s pink pants on the PGA Tour was a defining image in the brand’s history that helped shape a new fashion language for golf. The 30-year anniversary capsule reinterprets this moment […]

Chanel shoe box resale illustration Credits: Photo by Mevlüde Bildirici via Pexels Fashion is an industry with only one constant: change. Not long ago, fast fashion revolutionised retail by doubling production. Now brands face a different kind of disruption: products they have already sold find a second life without them. The infrastructure being built around that second life is what has allowed this market to evolve this fast. That infrastructure is AI, and the B2B wholesale layer – […]

Dick's Sporting Goods x Adidas: Where it all kicks off campaign. Credits: Dick's Sporting Goods. With the opening whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 blowing today, a month-long celebration of football–or soccer–begins across the host nations of the US, Canada, and Mexico. The event is expected to contribute 30.5 billion dollars to the US gross economic output alone, according to Goaleconomy, with retail and real estate positioned as sectors expected to see significant gains. Viewed by […]

Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, Deputy CEO in charge of Product, Saint Laurent. Credits: @ysl The house of Saint Laurent (Kering group) is evolving its management structure. The company has announced the appointment of Anouck Duranteau-Loeper to the position of deputy chief executive officer in charge of product, as reported by WWD. This decision will officially take effect on July 1. This announcement follows that of her departure from the brand Isabel Marant at the end of May, where she held the […]

Paris Good Fashion citizen consultation 2026 Credits: F. Julienne The association Paris Good Fashion asked participants in its citizen consultation the question: “How can we make dressing sustainably and ethically desirable?”. Over 168,000 participants took part in the exercise. The main finding was that respondents' primary expectation is for more information, transparency and education, as they find the current offering complex to understand. Second citizen consultation led by Paris Good […]

Credits: VF Corporation VF Corporation has announced the inauguration of a new addition to its EMEA headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland. The 2,500 square metre space includes offices, flexible coworking areas, a multifunctional auditorium and spaces dedicated to wellbeing and sport. The site is “designed to bring people together and support how we work, connect, and grow”, VF said in a post on LinkedIn. It expands on an existing campus that already houses over 1,000 associates from over 40 […]

This photo shows the first “T-Rex leather” bag presented before its auction at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris, estimated at between 300,000 and 500,000 euros. Credits: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP. Paris - A leather bag reconstructed from Tyrannosaurus Rex cells is being auctioned on Thursday at the Hôtel de Drouot in Paris by the auction house Giquello. The house estimates this “unique piece” to be worth between 300,000 and 500,000 euros. Unveiled in Amsterdam this spring, the bag was […]

Credits: Amsterdam Fashion Academy On June 15, the Amsterdam Fashion Academy will present its largest and most ambitious End-of-Year Show, bringing together graduates Bachelor’s with Honours in Fashion Design and Fashion Business & Innovation in one dynamic celebration of creativity, outstanding designs, innovation, and future-focused thinking. Hosted in De Hallen Studio’s Amsterdam, this exceptional Fashion event is a large- scale runway show and exhibition showcasing the next […]

Credits: Vogue College of Fashion MA International Luxury Business graduate Karina VanDenEeden shares how navigating business, culture and technology shaped her path to a Consumer Revenue Associate role at Vogue Business. What made you choose Vogue College of Fashion for your studies? I chose Vogue College of Fashion because I wanted to study luxury within an institution that was directly connected to the industry — not just academically but culturally. Vogue represents authority, evolution […]

Archive image. Credits: Laagam What was the return on the last pop-up? Which deals were finalised in the meeting with a supplier three months ago? What observations did the sales team relay from their latest conversation with a key client? In most companies, answering such questions still requires a fragmented search. Information is typically scattered across documents, emails, management tools and conversations between departments. This everyday problem was precisely what led Diego Arroyo, […]

Primark store in Spain Credits: Primark. International fashion retailer Primark, founded in Ireland, has announced the appointment of Lucy Slinger as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Slinger will play a critical role in driving the long-term growth strategy of Primark as the business expands internationally and prepares to become a standalone entity. She joins the business from her previous role as deputy CFO of Sweden-based Ikea franchisee Ingka Group, which operates across 32 […]

Credits: A fish named Fred It starts with something simple: wanting your bedroom to feel good the moment you walk in. Not just comfortable, but warm. Personal. A space with atmosphere, character and a style that feels like your own. And that is exactly where comfort and character come together. The collaboration between HappyBed x A fish named Fred combines the softness and comfort HappyBed is known for with the playful energy and bold personality of Fred. Think rich fabrics, expressive prints […]

Graduation Show ArtEZ BA Fashion Design, Team Peter Stigter Credits: Team Peter Stigter Graduating designers from ArtEZ University of the Arts are presenting collections that examine themes of identity, memory, transformation, spirituality, and self-expression, reflecting the increasingly conceptual direction of contemporary fashion education. The 2026 cohort brings together emerging designers from across Europe, with collections drawing on personal histories, cultural heritage, mythology, and […]

SS27. Credits: Marc Cain Under the theme “Palazzo Dreaming”, Marc Cain Collections opens the new season inspired by classic elegance, dreamy locations and timeless luxury. Flowing silhouettes, refined materials and a warm Mediterranean colour palette lend the looks a contemporary sense of ease. Soft pastel and stone tones harmonise effortlessly, while raspberry red and bold fuchsia introduce feminine accents. Various shades of blue, such as navy and placid blue, create a calm depth and […]

Credits: Laurent Vergne Interview Laurent Vergne Reepmaker is the founder and designer of Laurent Vergne, a Dutch menswear brand with strong French heritage, founded in 2020. It sits in the accessible luxury segment, offering timeless, classic menswear, from blazers and coats to shirts, trousers and knitwear. The promise, in the founder's words, is to make a man “the best dressed in the room, at any time,” without the premium price tag. Now the brand is starting a new chapter. After […]

Interview A digital product passport is a useful tool along the supply chain. Credits: Renoon Operational questions are causing a bottleneck when it comes to DPP implementation rather than its requirements. Who owns this data internally? Which budget covers it? Which suppliers need to be onboarded first? On what timeline? These are some of the questions that DPP provider Renoon faced. The company started as an app for sustainable fashion meant for consumers but now specialises in […]

Boss brand store, Regent Street, London. Credits: Hugo Boss. London - British apparel company Frasers Group (Frasers) announced on Wednesday its intention to acquire the remaining capital of German premium clothing group Hugo Boss for almost two billion euros (2.31 billion. Frasers already holds more than a quarter of the company. As Hugo Boss is listed in Frankfurt, Frasers intends to “launch a voluntary public takeover bid in accordance with German law” for these shares. These represent […]

In Pictures Off Season ‘Mainline’ collection campaign Credits: Off Season Off Season, the premium sports-fashion brand founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede, is establishing its independent brand identity beyond fanwear licensed collaborations with the launch of its first ‘Mainline’ collection. The debut ‘Mainline’ collection, launching today, June 10, aims to reimagine “athletic heritage,” explained Off Season on its social media, combining “sport and style, […]

SO/ Paris x J Simone. Credits: SO/ Paris In June, Paris is not just buzzing for its men's Fashion Week, running from June 23 to 28. The month also features major retail activations, once again confirming the capital's dynamic pop-up scene. FashionUnited has selected the most inspiring and innovative events currently taking place. Luxury hospitality as a space for commercial expression Parisian hotels are increasingly establishing themselves as niche retail players, offering brands a unique […]

In-depth Bimba y Lola store at number eight O'Donnell Street in Seville, Spain. Credits: Bimba y Lola. Madrid – Galician fashion multinational Bimba y Lola has today reported on the profitability data recorded by the company at the close of its last fiscal year, 2025. These metrics provide a clearer and more complete picture of its actual performance over the past year. They supplement the initial estimated sales figures released by its management in early March of this year, 2026. […]

The Agordo headquarters Credits: EssilorLuxottica media centre EssilorLuxottica has announced the pilot introduction of its first production lines for wearable devices in Italy. Beginning in the second half of the year, the initiative will particularly involve the historic Agordo plant, where an entire production area will be fully converted and operational for the new industrial activities by early 2027. In a statement, Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO of EssilorLuxottica, said: […]

Tony Ranalli is the new art director of Gas Credits: Gas Tony Ranalli is the new art director of Gas. The designer has over 30 years of experience in the apparel industry. Romolo D'Orazio, general manager of Gas, said: "We were not just looking for a name, but for a person capable of getting into the brand's DNA and the product, understanding its construction and guiding its evolution. Among the key values we have identified as typical of our brand is authenticity, which we cite daily. "For […]

Extreme Cashmere store in Amsterdam. Credits: Eline Willaert Marc Schmidt, the former chief operating officer of the label Casablanca, has announced his appointment as managing director of the Dutch brand Extreme Cashmere. The new director indicated on his LinkedIn account that he will start on July 1, 2026. “I didn't look for this opportunity. It presented itself – and after the first conversation, I knew I belonged here,” Marc Schmidt wrote in a post on the online network. He […]

Kingston store. Credits: Sports Direct British sportswear giant Sports Direct has partnered with delivery platform Zapp to offer FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise to customers across London, with the goal of making products available within 20 minutes. The collaboration will run throughout the tournament and gives football fans access to official merchandise, including shirts and match-day essentials, alongside groceries and drinks through a single order. The move comes as retailers look to […]

easyGroup launches e-commerce platform, easyShop. Credits: easyGroup. British brand conglomerate easyGroup is entering the online retail sector with the launch of easyShop.com, a new marketplace platform developed in partnership with e-commerce company OnBuy. Scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, easyShop will initially operate across 21 European countries and aims to bring retailers together on a single cross-border marketplace. The platform will be powered by OnBuy's […]

Zare store in Metrocentre, Gateshead. Credits: Agencia O Frasers Group is believed to be mulling a bid for the Metrocentre in Gateshead, according to Sky News, in a deal that would further expand the retailer's growing portfolio of shopping centres and retail parks. The shopping complex was put up for sale last month, with agents at Knight Frank overseeing the process. Initial bids are expected in July, with the media outlet suggesting the centre could fetch around 500 million pounds. The […]

Credits: BIAAF Bilbao International Art & Fashion 2026 has announced the finalists for its tenth edition, bringing together 30 emerging designers from some of the world's leading fashion schools following a selection process that reviewed nearly 2,000 applications from more than 90 countries. The final will take place in Bilbao this June and will feature designers educated at institutions including Central Saint Martins, Parsons School of Design, and Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. […]

Carmina's store at 45 East 45th Street in New York (US). Credits: Carmina. Madrid – Carmina Shoemaker, or simply Carmina, the renowned Majorcan brand from Inca specialising in artisanal footwear for men and women, continues to expand its international footprint in 2026. This year, the company aims to add two new own-brand stores outside of Spain, specifically in Tokyo and Munich. This completes and updates the information previously reported by FashionUnited at the beginning of last October. […]

Credits: Dior x IFM Christian Dior Couture and Institut Français de la Mode have launched a new training initiative designed to strengthen sustainability knowledge across Dior's global workforce. Announced in Paris on 21 May, the Sustainability Fashion Leadership Programme aims to equip employees across all departments with a deeper understanding of the environmental and social challenges facing the fashion and luxury industries. The initiative forms part of Dior’s broader sustainability […]

Kelsun fiber from Keel Labs Credits: Ryan Duffin Keel Labs, the US startup behind the first fabrics made from seaweed, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the North Carolina court on June 5. The company has an estimated ten million dollars in assets and one million dollars in liabilities. To produce Kelsun, biopolymers are extracted from seaweed and converted into threads through a chemical process. These threads are then spun into fibres. Keel Labs describes Kelsun as a […]