Latest Articles in News

LVMH sales feel impact from war

Sales at the world's leading luxury group, LVMH, fell six percent in the first quarter of the year as the war in the Middle East depressed business in the region. The company, best known for Louis Vuitton handbags, Dior fashion, Moet & Chandon champagne and Tiffany jewellery, registered 19.1 billion euros ($22.4 billion) in sales in January...

People

Jigsaw names new retail director to lead store expansion

Premium British fashion brand Jigsaw has appointed former Ted Baker executive Chris Browne as its new retail director to spearhead the next phase of the brand’s bricks-and-mortar expansion. The appointment follows Jigsaw instructing property agency Colliers to identify 10 new store sites in Central London and across the UK, as part of its UK...

Member

Business

Mothercare FY26 impacted by Middle East tension and end of Boots partnership

Mothercare plc has issued a pre-close trading update for the 52-week period ending March 28, 2026. The specialist global brand for parents and young children reported unaudited worldwide retail sales by franchise partners of 180 million pounds. This represents a 22 percent decline compared to the previous year, or a 19 percent decrease at...

Video

Video: Exploring Azzedine Alaïa's unseen Dior archive at La Galerie Dior

Azzedine Alaïa, one of the most revered and influential designers of the last sixty years, was also a dedicated collector of vintage fashion. His previously unseen collection of 22,000 pieces included hundreds of designs from the House of Dior, mostly created by the founding couturier. A selection of these pieces is now on display at La Galerie...

Fashion

Primark enhances sustainability goals with updated circular framework

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has updated its Circular Product Standard 2.0 to “scale circular design across its business,” as it tightens its criteria on materials, durability and recyclability for select product lines. In a statement, Primark said its updated Circular Product Standard 2.0, which first launched in 2023, would introduce...

People

Dolce & Gabbana brings in ex-Gucci boss

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt. He will be co-CEO with Alfonso Dolce, the brother of D&G co-founder and designer Domenico Dolce, the company said in a statement. Alfonso Dolce...

People

James Carnes joins Puma to lead creative direction and innovation

German sportswear company Puma has appointed James Carnes to the newly created role of senior vice president creative direction. In this position, Carnes will lead the creative direction, innovation and product excellence departments, Puma announced on Monday. He will report directly to chief brand officer Maria Valdes and will help establish...

Fashion |In Pictures

Etam unveils swimwear collaboration with Nensi Dojaka

French lingerie brand Etam has unveiled a limited-edition swimwear collection designed by London-based, LVMH Prize-winning designer Nensi Dojaka, which will be available in France, the US, and Mexico, from April 14. Dojaka, known for her minimalistic and sensual aesthetic, has “elevated swimwear into couture territory,” explains Etam in the...

Fashion

Exploring creative processes: June Fashion Month Arnhem for students and educators

The first programme for June Fashion Month Arnhem has been announced, outlining a month-long schedule of exhibitions, workshops and open studios aimed at highlighting the city’s fashion and design community. Running from May 29 to June 28, the initiative will take place across Arnhem, bringing together established designers, emerging makers and...

FeaturedMember

Business

Will 2026 mark a return to growth for the struggling luxury market?

Paris, France - After a marked slowdown over the past two to three years, driven by price hikes, a lack of creativity and a downturn in China, the luxury sector hopes to navigate the clouds of geopolitical instability in 2026 to return to growth. Global leader LVMH will be under particular scrutiny, as the group kicks off the reporting season...

Member

Business

The Children's Place experiences significant downturn in Q4 financials

US specialist retailer The Children’s Place has announced its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, revealing a significant downturn in performance. Net sales for the three months ended January 31, 2026, decreased by 79.30 million dollars to 329.20 million dollars, representing a 19.4...

Retail

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...