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Video: Tommy Hilfiger fall 2026 campaign spotlights star-studded new york cast
Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled its Fall 2026 campaign, setting the narrative inside New York City’s historic Plaza Hotel with NFL star Travis Kelce taking on the role of guest in residence. The multi-industry visual campaign focuses on spontaneous city encounters, bringing together a high-profile ensemble cast that includes global ambassador JISOO,...
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Ib Kamara's departure marks a turning point for Off-White
Fashion label Off-White and its art director Ib Kamara have mutually agreed to end their collaboration. Appointed to the role in spring 2022, Ib Kamara was a long-time collaborator of the house and worked closely with its founder, the late Virgil Abloh. His departure was announced on the brand's Instagram account. This separation marks the end...
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Shein business model: Into fashion's top 15 at a 70 percent discount
Shein will become the fourteenth most valuable listed fashion company in the FashionUnited Top 100 index when it starts trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, 2026, at a market capitalisation of up to 26.80 billion dollars. That places the Singapore-headquartered, China-founded retailer directly below Sweden's H&M and above US...
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Esprit Holdings slips into red in first half
Brand licensor Esprit Holdings has reported a net loss of 87.74 million Hong Kong dollars in the first half, following a small profit in the same period last year. Revenue from continuing operations increased from 6.6 to 14.92 million Hong Kong dollars, a rise of 126 percent. This was stated in the interim results announcement published by the...
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Media report: 109 lawsuits filed against Zalando dismissals in Erfurt
Numerous employees are taking legal action against the dismissals at the Zalando logistics centre in Erfurt. A total of 109 lawsuits have been filed against the online retailer at the Erfurt Labour Court in recent weeks, reported the public broadcaster Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), citing a court spokesperson. The lawsuits are primarily...
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Fairtrade textile standard to apply only to garment factories from September
Fairtrade has fundamentally revised its textile standard. The new version will come into effect on Tuesday, September 1, and will now only apply to the final stage of garment production. Instead of covering the entire supply chain from cotton seed to finished garment, the standard will now exclusively apply to so-called Tier one factories. These...
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Tate McRae joins Calvin Klein's celebrity campaign roster
Calvin Klein has named Canadian pop singer Tate McRae as the face of the first chapter of its fall 2026 "Feel the Fit" denim campaign, adding another global music star to a marketing roster that has become a central lever in parent company PVH Corp.'s brand turnaround. The New York-based apparel group, which also owns Tommy Hilfiger, said...
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Chanel, Vuitton, Dior: French brands dominate Brand Finance 2026 ranking
According to the latest data published by Brand Finance, the cumulative value of the world's top 50 apparel brands has decreased by 4 percent to 350.9 billion dollars in 2026. This contraction occurs amidst a climate of macroeconomic uncertainty and a realignment of consumer expectations. Despite these challenges, the industry is showing...
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Ninepine to open first Finnish store in Helsinki
Swedish womenswear brand Ninepine will open its first store in Finland in November, at Kämp Galleria in central Helsinki. The store will open at Mikonkatu 1, next to the entrance of the shopping centre on Pohjoisesplanadi, the brand said on Monday. It will be Ninepine's third standalone store, after Stockholm and Amsterdam, alongside existing...
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L Catterton to sell approximately one billion dollars worth of Birkenstock shares
Financial investor L Catterton is selling a block of Birkenstock shares worth approximately one billion dollars. The sandal manufacturer plans to buy back half of these shares. Following the completion of the transaction, scheduled for this Monday, the investor's stake will fall below 50 percent. The offering comprises 25.5 million ordinary...
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