fashion

Mid-Market Fashion Brands Accelerate African Expansion

The trend of international fashion brands entering Africa is picking up speed, led by mid-market players, while luxury labels face stiff competition from European rivals.

Jewellery Sales Emerge as Key Differentiator for Luxury Groups Amid Fashion Slump

As luxury conglomerates face declining fashion sales and geopolitical headwinds from the Middle East conflict, investors are zeroing in on jewellery performance as a critical factor in determining market winners.

Faye Wong’s 1998 Aesthetic Prefigured Today’s Y2K Revival

Hong Kong singer Faye Wong’s 1998 album art, featuring sunburn makeup and sci-fi futurism, anticipated the Y2K look now popular among Gen Z.

Damson Madder Opens First Permanent Store at Selfridges London

Source Fashion’s Debut at Excel Draws Record Attendance

Source Fashion held its largest edition to date at London’s Excel last week, marking a successful venue change.

TOTEME Opens Miami Boutique at Bal Harbour Shops

Swedish fashion label TOTEME has opened a 1,010-square-foot boutique at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami, blending Scandinavian aesthetics with local tropical influences through a design by Stockholm architects Halleroed.

Extreme heat in India frays fashion supply chains, study finds

Scorching temperatures are causing higher employee absenteeism and productivity losses of up to 10% for garment manufacturers in India during peak summer, according to a new study.

Fashion and beauty sales lifted as Britons prioritise summer holidays, KPMG survey finds

Despite gloomy economic conditions, UK consumers are spending on clothing, shoes and beauty products in preparation for summer trips, according to a KPMG survey.

Manto Reale rebrands and enters South Korea after 10 years

Italian menswear label Manto Italia has rebranded as Manto Reale and made its South Korean market debut, with plans to expand in the Middle East.

Chinese luxury brands crack premiumisation code as Songmont leads growth surge

A wave of Chinese fashion labels is successfully moving upmarket, with handbag brand Songmont posting 340% Tmall GMV growth in May while raising prices and maintaining customer loyalty.

Morocco positions itself as African fashion hub with Audace initiative

Morocco is positioning itself as a hub for African fashion through the Audace initiative in Marrakech, aiming to boost the international profile of local brands and drive economic growth through cultural industries.

Fashion Sales Fuel Trafford Centre Growth, Says Operator

Manchester's Trafford Centre has seen a strong year, with fashion sales driving momentum, according to operator Pradera.

Reformation Files for IPO After Surpassing $500M in Sales

The Los Angeles-based womenswear brand has filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, citing 20 consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth.

Paloma Elsesser Shares Supermodel Origin Story and Future Plans at Business of Beauty Forum

Model Paloma Elsesser detailed her path to supermodel status and hinted at upcoming ventures during a keynote at The Business of Beauty Global Forum.

Fashion Leaders Discuss Global Talent Strategy at Paris Panel

People and recruitment leaders from major fashion and luxury houses gathered at Soho House Paris to explore why hiring global talent has become a commercial imperative.

Fashion Executives Gather in New York to Explore Agentic Commerce

Leaders from major fashion brands met at The Waverly Inn to discuss how agentic commerce can boost customer loyalty.

Fashion Industry Lags on Climate Pledges as COP Summit Opens

As COP climate talks begin, most major fashion brands are falling short of their 2030 emissions targets, with only H&M and Kering making significant progress.

Chinese Fund HSG Acquires Majority Stake in Golden Goose

Chinese investment firm HSG has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Golden Goose, with the transaction receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. The deal, first announced in December 2025, also includes Temasek and True Light Capital as minority shareholders.

Imperial College First University to Launch Branded Merch With Wetland-Grown BioPuff Insulation

Imperial College London has become the first university to offer branded merchandise insulated with BioPuff, a sustainable material grown in wetlands.

Books Emerge as Fashion's Newest Status Symbol

Fashion brands increasingly use books as accessories and marketing tools, elevating literature to a luxury status symbol even as reading rates decline.

Traceability Becomes Market Access Requirement for Fashion Brands Amid Forced Labour Regulations

With the US, EU and Canada introducing forced labour measures in supply chains, traceability is no longer optional but a necessity for fashion brands to access key markets.

China Retail Sales Fall for First Time Since 2022

Retail sales of consumer goods in China dropped 0.6% year-over-year in May, the first decline since December 2022, as weak domestic demand weighed on the world's second-largest economy.

Hill House Hits $110 Million in Sales, Eyes Next Chapter

Six years after its nap dress went viral during the pandemic, Hill House has grown to $110 million in sales and is expanding through collaborations and retail.

Fashion Executives Urged to Redesign Organizations for AI Era

Artificial intelligence is reshaping fashion businesses by automating routine tasks and empowering employees, prompting a need for new leadership structures and talent strategies.