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Dita & Ronaldinho unveil new eyewear collaboration ahead of World Cup

Luxury eyewear brand Dita has partnered with none other than global football legend Ronaldinho to create a special eyewear collection. Timed to launch just ahead of the World Cup kickoff in Mexico, the collection sees Ronaldinho apply his well-documented style with Dita's bold, sculptural approach to design and Dita Lancier take on technical...

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Aritzia opens first store in Missouri as it expands across the Midwest

Canadian fashion house Aritzia has opened its first store in Missouri, as the brand continues to strengthen its retail presence in the Midwest and across the USA. The newly opened 10,000-square-foot store, located at Plaza Frontenac in St. Louis, features an extensive range of women’s apparel, accessories and lifestyle products from a selection...

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Former Stella McCartney visual head named creative director at Asos

Andrew Tiller has been named the new creative director of Asos. The creative joins the e-commerce giant from Stella McCartney, where he had served as visual director for over two years. Tiller confirmed the news on his LinkedIn account, where he said: “Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far – for your support and...

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Abercrombie & Fitch opens new store in SoHo, unveiling new heritage-inspired concept

Abercrombie & Fitch has opened a new store in SoHo, New York City, as the brand looks to strengthen its roots in its home city. Opening its doors today, June 5, the brand has partnered with local SoHo creative studio Abbode for custom embroidery onsite. The new 10,000-square-foot store, located at 520 Broadway, features a new design concept, “...

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Pinterest doubles down on AI with extended Amazon partnership

Pinterest has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as it doubles down on AI infrastructure. The social media platform has confirmed a four billion dollar commitment to utilise AWS Trainium and Graviton to train and run AI models at scale through 2031. The agreement, described as the largest infrastructure deal in the company’s...

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Cultural shifts shaping SS27 menswear

As we look toward Spring/Summer 2027, four distinct menswear directions emerge that will respond to evolving consumer needs and cultural shifts. These directions spotlight overarching themes of cross-category elements, price-first driven versatility demands in consumerism, and the rising desire for authenticity in design. About Written for...

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Emerging Manchester designer launches disability pride catwalk to challenge fashion industry norms

Emerging designer Ellie Brown is set to stage her first major runway event this summer, using adaptive fashion to challenge traditional ideas about accessibility and representation in the industry. Brown, a recent graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, founded adaptive fashion label Recondition in 2025 after experiencing firsthand the...

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Torrid's Q1 sales decline, strategic shifts underway

The US-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) apparel, intimates, and accessories brand Torrid Holdings Inc. (Torrid) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended May 2, 2026, reporting net sales that surpassed internal projections. Total net sales for the period reached 245.82 million dollars, exceeding company...

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Australian Fashion Council to launch dedicated showroom at Paris Fashion Week

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is set to broaden its horizons with the launch of a new showroom at Paris Fashion Week’s SS27 edition dedicated to Australian designers. The initiative comes as a continuation of the organisation’s Global Gateways export programme, and marks what the council said is a “structural step-change” in how the local...

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Gabriela Hearst, sustainable fashion icon, says she discovered "true beauty" in rural Uruguay

Montevideo - Designer Gabriela Hearst cultivated her passion for sustainable luxury during a childhood surrounded by nature, farm animals and starry skies in the remote Uruguayan countryside. She has since taken this concept global, combining natural fibres, artisanal craftsmanship and low environmental impact. Approaching her 50th birthday,...

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How luxury brands can navigate crisis in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market is facing significant disruption due to geopolitical tensions, inflation, and a decline in tourism. Experts from CXG are offering advice on crisis management and resilience for luxury brands already present in the Gulf countries or heavily reliant on this clientele. CXG (Customer Experience Group) is a consulting and...

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Capelli Sport: Amateur football is our bread-and-butter business

The summer of football begins next week with the opening match of the men's World Cup, held in the US, Canada, and Mexico. US sportswear brand Capelli Sport will also be participating, equipping the national team of Cape Verde and distributing licensed products from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). In Europe, the...