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Hong Kong’s fashion ambition faces its biggest test yet

HONG KONG — On a cool December evening, a runway hidden inside the waterfront Palace Museum, filled with models wearing looks from London, Paris, Seoul, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, all within the same show. It was a tableau few other cities could stage: a genuinely international mix, with designers from Italy, the mainland, the UK, France and Korea...

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J.Jill Q3 earnings beat but provides cautious Q4 outlook

J.Jill, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with net sales decreasing slightly by 0.5 percent to 150.5 million dollars, while total company comparable sales saw a 0.9 percent decline. Notably, direct-to-consumer net sales, representing 46.8 percent of total net sales, increased by 2 percent. Adjusted net...

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Barcelona-based Go PopUp closes a 300,000 euro funding round

Barcelona-based platform Go PopUp has closed a 300,000 euro funding round led by Ona Capital. The platform connects space owners with brands and agencies seeking unique locations for launches, activations or immersive campaigns. Ona Capital is a Catalan venture capital fund specialising in promoting tech start-ups in their growth phase. Several...

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Paris/64 opens its first international store in SoHo, New York City

Spanish accessories brand Paris/64 is set to open its first international store in New York this month. Located in the heart of SoHo, at 465 Broadway, the opening underlines a key milestone in the brand’s retail strategy. With the US market accounting for 35 percent of the brand’s global revenue, the store's opening underscores strong consumer...

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Asos opens 'Winter Wonderland' pop-up in SoHo, NYC

Global online retailer Asos is hosting a special winter pop-up in New York City to promote a curated edit of its festive collection. Running from December 5 to December 21, the ‘Winter Wonderland’ pop-up at 182 Spring Street in SoHo includes pieces from the Asos Design, Arrange, Asos Collective, and the relaunched Topshop and Topman brands. Asos...

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Peter Alexander on expanding his pyjamas brand internationally

Australian premium sleepwear and lifestyle brand Peter Alexander has been in the UK for just over a year. Since its online launch, the sleepwear and gifting brand, a household name in its home country and New Zealand, has opened three stores in London and Kent, and is fast becoming a high street staple. What started with a 3,000 Australian...

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Punt Roma exceeds 150 million in sales: reduced debt, increased equity and new openings

In a year marked by significant strategic moves for Victrix Group, the parent company of Punt Roma, the company closed 2024 by reinforcing its expansion drive. This was previously signalled mid-year with the acquisition of brand rights for the German company Gerry Weber and subsequently for Samoon. Six months later, the accounts for the full...

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Calvin Klein opens new flagship store in SoHo, New York City

American fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has opened its latest global flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Officially opening its doors on December 9, the flagship sees the brand return to its roots and expand its presence in one of the US’s main fashion hubs, as Calvin Klein continues to roll out its retail expansion...

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Target opens new concept store in SoHo, New York

American retailer Target has transformed its SoHo store into a one-of-a-kind concept store “where everyday shopping meets play, discovery and style,” bringing to life the brand’s DNA in an immersive, experiential format. Located at 600 Broadway, Target SoHo is described as a “new expression of the Target brand,” geared around inspiring consumers...

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The sneaker year 2025: Between retro hype, skate influences and new visions

Sneakers remain relevant in 2025, particularly within the streetwear scene, even as classic shoe models gain popularity among younger consumers. We reviewed the year with Berlin-based sneaker expert Amadeus Thüner and discussed the top releases, highlights and wishlists for 2026. Which sneaker releases impressed you most this year? The “Sneaker...

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Poetcore, opera aesthetic and brooches: Key style predictions from Pinterest for 2026

At the end of each year, Pinterest delves into its platform's search queries to predict trends for the coming year. The inspiration platform has published Pinterest Predicts 2026, featuring a total of 21 trends across fashion, beauty, interiors, travel and food. FashionUnited outlines the fashion trends. Glamoratti Minimalism is scarce among...

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Club L London reports strong annual results driven by international growth

Club L London, the premium womenswear and lifestyle brand, has reported a record-breaking financial year for FY24-25, primarily driven by a surge in international expansion and strategic investments in infrastructure and technology. The company's turnover soared by 48 percent year-on-year, rising to 65.9 million pounds versus the previous year....