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In Pictures: Ami Paris partners with French brasserie Balthazar in SoHo, NYC

Luxury apparel brand Ami Paris has partnered with iconic French brasserie Balthazar in SoHo, New York City, for a month-long collaboration. The partnership brings together the spirit of Ami Paris and Balthazar’s well-established New York presence, uniting two brands rooted in everyday elegance and authentic moments. Ami Paris partners with...

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Founder of Antthony Design Originals files federal lawsuit against QVC & HSN

Antthony Mark Hankins, founder and designer behind Antthony Design Originals, has filed a federal lawsuit against QVC and HSN following the “the abrupt and unjustified” termination of a long-standing retail partnership. The case, which was filed on February 11, sees the plaintiff, Hankins, seeking 30 million US dollars following the end of a...

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Expansion, evolution and ethical reframing at NYFW AW26

New York Fashion Week's Autumn/Winter 2026 season has officially come to an end, kicking off during a period of reflection, introspection, and redefinition for American fashion. Running from February 11 to February 16, this season of NYFW saw several noteworthy debuts and returning designers present their AW26 collections on the official Council...

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Lands’ End taps four LFW designers to reimagine its tote bag

American retailer Lands’ End has unveiled a collaboration with four London-based designers, Labrum, Talia Byre, Ashish and Priya Ahluwalia, ahead of London Fashion Week, which kicks off on February 19. Lands’ End tapped the LFW designers to reimagine its signature canvas tote bag “through their own distinctive creative lens,” to raise funds for...

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BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2026 shortlist announced

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has shortlisted Aaron Esh, Bianca Saunders, Clio Peppiatt, Knwls, Onalaja, and Talia Byre for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund (BFC/VDFF) 2026. Launched in 2008, the BFC/VDFF has previously championed designers, including Conner Ives, Chopova Lowena, and Richard Quinn, and aims to “identify and support...

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Former Matches executive Carl Tallents launches activewear brand

Carl Tallents, former chief commercial officer at Matches, has launched a new activewear brand, Now You Live, positioned at the intersection of luxury and wellbeing. Described as a new kind of activewear brand, Now You Live has been designed to offer refined and grounded athleisure built for modern life and launches with a considered wardrobe of...

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Maison Margiela drives growth for OTB Group amidst overall revenue decrease

Otb's revenue amounted to 1.7 billion euros (2.01 billion dollars) at December 31, 2025, down 4.8 percent at constant exchange rates compared to 2024. On Tuesday, through a statement, the group which owns the brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor&Rolf, the companies Staff International and Brave Kid, and a stake in the brand...

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Depop launches campaign designed to reframe resale as ‘practical personal economy’

A new US campaign launched by Depop is aiming to reposition resale as a “practical personal economy”, urging consumers to see the sector as a means to support everyday life. Dubbed ‘Depoponomics’, the campaign looks to spotlight how customers are funding personal expenses through their personal style. Video director Dave Meyers oversaw the...

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Topshop to return to UK high streets through John Lewis partnership

Topshop is continuing its rollout, this time with a physical return to the high street through a new partnership with John Lewis. The label has been introduced to 32 of the department store chain’s locations, building on a broader expansion to John Lewis’ fashion category. While Topshop itself has relaunched at all the aforementioned stores, its...

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European fashion embraces live shopping: strategies for brands and retailers

A new battle has erupted among the leading social platforms. The prize is becoming the market leader in live shopping (LS), the real-time selling of products via video. This involves live videos on social media where interested parties can purchase products directly through a link, a product tag, or even an integrated shop within the app. For...

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Hilco to oversee competitive sale process of Francesca’s, ‘robust’ interest reported

A sale process for the assets of womenswear retail chain Francesca’s has been launched, with advisors already reporting “robust” interest in the brand. Hilco Global has been appointed as the asset disposition consultant for Francesca’s Acquisition, LLC and its debtor affiliates following a stalking horse agreement with Stand Out For Good, Inc....

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First global brand ambassador: Lily Collins becomes the face of Zalando

Zalando has appointed British-American actress Lily Collins as its first global brand ambassador to highlight the creative expression and individuality of its customers. The year-long partnership will include two major campaigns; the curation of exclusive content formats; and style edits, the Berlin-based online retailer announced on Tuesday....