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Abercrombie & Fitch and Sperry announce heritage collaboration

US retail group Abercrombie & Fitch, has confirmed a global partnership with American footwear brand Sperry. The collaboration marks a renewal of a commercial relationship that first began in the 1930s, when the retailer served as a premier outdoor outfitter. The Sperry x Abercrombie collection features a range of apparel and footwear inspired...

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Trade tensions and diversification: Première Vision Montréal gears up for second edition

After a successful inaugural event last year, French-founded trade fair Première Vision (PV) is returning to Montréal for a second edition to continue solidifying the union between North America and the EU. The event’s Canadian edition was developed with Montréal’s Fashion Cluster (mmode), which has been building its relationship with the fair’s...

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AW26: Corsets and crinolines, the 18th century as a value driver

The autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections, presented during Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, revealed a common dynamic: the revival of 18th-century codes. These are not just a constant stylistic reference. They also offer a response to the current challenges in the luxury fashion sector. Three exhibitions (Palais Galliera, Musée des Arts Dé...

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Queen Elizabeth II exhibition “a snapshot of British fashion”

The largest-ever exhibition of the Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion has gone on display at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace in London, celebrating the late monarch’s personal fashion archive, from her wedding and coronation dresses to treasured childhood fancy-dress costumes, her “rainbow” day wardrobe for official visits, her off-duty style of...

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E-commerce revamp, denim push, global partners: The future of Dockers under Authentic

Just over a year ago, Dockers began a major ownership transition from Levi Strauss & Co. to Authentic Brands Group, ushering in a new era for the khaki-centric label. Even before the deal was finalised in March 2026, Authentic moved swiftly to deploy its signature business model, appointing distribution partners to oversee regional operations...

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Madewell, Re&Up and Isko launch a ‘textile-to-textile’ denim collection

Textile recycling specialist Re&Up Recycling Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with American denim brand Madewell and global fabric manufacturer Isko. By transforming around 20,000 used jeans into high-quality recycled raw material for a ‘textile-to-textile’ denim collection by Madewell, the partner companies are...

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Victoria Beckham chairman exits to pursue personal interests

Ralph Toledano, the chairman of Victoria Beckham, has confirmed his departure from the British luxury brand that he has helmed for eight years. The executive shared the news with WWD, to which he also announced plans to step down as partner of Neo, the private equity firm that invested 30 million pounds in Victoria Beckham in 2017 and holds a...

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John Lewis increases chairman's salary amidst workforce reduction

John Lewis has increased the salary of its chairman Jason Tarry by more than 20 percent, despite a reduction in its workforce over the past year, according to reports from Business Plus. Tarry, who joined the employee-owned group in September 2024 on a salary of 990,000 pounds, reportedly saw his base pay rise to 1.2 million pounds last April....

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LK Bennett’s website due to close

The website of LK Bennett is expected to close in just days amid administration proceedings underway at the company. In a post on Instagram, the British brand told shoppers they had a “final few days to shop the LKB website before it closes”. Discounts have now extended to at least 80 percent off everything, with up to 90 percent off online....

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QVC’s future called into question after postponing annual report

The future of QVC Group, the US’ multimedia retailer and television network for live shopping, has been called into question after the company announced that it was unable to file its annual report with the SEC. On March 31, QVC said it required additional time to compile and analyse certain documentation and finalise disclosures to include in...

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Skechers opens inaugural flagship store in Copenhagen

On the back of strong growth in the Nordics, US footwear specialist Skechers is doubling down on its presence in the Danish market with the opening of its first flagship store in Copenhagen. Located in Amagertorv, the 700 square metre space provides an extensive offering of Skechers goods, including products worn by leading athletes and...

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Spanish brand Nude Project opens pop-up in Los Angeles

Madrid – Following the success of its first pop-up in the Americas, Spanish streetwear brand Nude Project is renewing and elevating its commitment to the US market with the opening of a brand-new temporary store in the heart of Los Angeles. This is a particularly demanding and coveted retail location where the brand is showcasing the unique...