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When every brand wants the same face, who stands out?

What do DKNY, Skylrk, Rhode, Saint Laurent, Mango, Skims, Gap and Adanola have in common? In 2026, they all worked with Hailey Bieber. Launchmetrics’ latest Yearbook brings those partnerships together, offering a starting point for a question facing fashion marketers: when brands share the same famous face, how does each make the partnership its...

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London's Fashion in Film Festival marks 20th anniversary with rare fashion archive screenings

Fashion in Film Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a series of screenings and events across London, bringing rarely seen films exploring fashion, identity and subcultures to audiences. Titled ‘The Party and the Guests’, the programme runs from November 28 to December 6, 2026, with screenings at venues including the Barbican...

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Manufacturers, states or algorithms: who will dominate textile industry in 2040?

With the support of the international organisation Forum for the Future, the H&M Foundation unveiled a foresight study on November 11 describing four possible configurations for the textile industry in 2040. Featuring a business-to-business focus, this document aims to offer textile sector executives “a practical tool to test their strategies...

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Hurr reaches profitability for first time as rental and resale marketplace grows

UK fashion rental platform Hurr has reached profitability for the first time, according to chief executive officer Lauren Roberts, who announced the milestone in a LinkedIn post. Roberts said the business had spent the past 18 months reviewing its operations, spending, innovation and product development, with a series of changes helping to...

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Ebay report links creative director changes to rising demand for fashion archives

Fashion's whirlwind of creative director appointments are said to be driving renewed interest in archival designer pieces, according to Ebay's Autumn/Winter 2026 Trend Report, tracking shopping and resale activity across its marketplace. The report, which was informed by data from 136 million active buyers and approximately 2.7 billion live...

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Capri Holdings appoints Justin Boxford as CEO, John Idol prepares to retire

US fashion group Capri Holdings has appointed Justin Boxford as its next chief executive officer, marking a leadership change amid continued efforts to revive its remaining brands, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, following the sale of Versace. Boxford will take up the role on January 4, 2027, succeeding John D. Idol, who is retiring as chairman and...

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Golden Goose reports 16 percent revenue growth in first nine months of 2026

Italian luxury brand Golden Goose reported a 16 percent increase in net revenues at constant exchange rates for the first nine months of 2026, reaching 583.3 million euros (649.5 million dollars). Performance was driven by direct-to-consumer (DTC) expansion, where revenue rose 21 percent year-over-year (YoY) to 479.9 million euros. The DTC...

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Poundland suppliers warned over cash flow as retailer’s future remains uncertain

Small businesses supplying Poundland are being urged to protect their cash flow as the discount retailer faces the prospect of administration, despite its owner Gordon Brothers reportedly releasing around 10 million pounds to help pay suppliers. The funds were unlocked on November 10, following a freeze on access to company money and mounting...

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Klättermusen to open first store in Denmark

Swedish outdoor brand Klättermusen is set to open its first Danish store in Copenhagen next year. The new location in the Danish capital is scheduled to open at Købmagergade 28 in March 2027, Klättermusen announced on Tuesday via professional networking platform LinkedIn. Spanning 209 square metres of retail space, the store will offer equipment...

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Video: sustainable trench coat production highlights the case for onshore garment manufacturing

Performance outerwear label FRAHM has partnered with ethical apparel manufacturer Fashion-Enter to document the domestic production of its first UK-made trench coat. Filmed on location at Fashion-Enter’s London production facility, the behind-the-scenes feature traces the founder's journey to the factory floor to spotlight local garment...

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Botswana backs De Beers takeover bid as it doubles stake

Botswana is set to double its ownership of diamond company De Beers from 15 percent to 30 percent, positioning itself as the group's largest single shareholder under a proposed acquisition of Anglo American's stake. The proposed ownership structure would give Botswana a greater role in the company responsible for marketing the country's diamond...

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Global Fashion Agenda opens applications for Trailblazer Programme 2027

Non-profit organization Global Fashion Agenda and venture capital firm PDS Ventures have officially opened applications for the Trailblazer Programme 2027, according to an article published on Global Fashion Agenda's official website. The annual initiative targets early-stage supply chain businesses developing scalable interventions across three...