Articles by Jule Scott
Under new direction: SS26 sets new standards on social media
The true success of a designer's debut can often only be measured in the third season, once the first collection has arrived in boutiques. However, subtle signs can be detected beforehand, indicating whether a fashion house has captured the zeitgeist with its choice of a new creative director. Rarely has the anticipation been as high as it was...
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Between upheaval and familiarity: 10 Key trends for SS26
The word “historic” was so prevalent this season that it almost felt like an unofficial headline hovering over the spring/summer 2026 collections. This was certainly justified, as a major reshuffle took place in the highest echelons of the fashion world. A total of 14 designers presented their debut collections as newly appointed creative...
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The quiet force: How Véronique Nichanian shaped Hermès menswear for almost four decades
In an industry that constantly reinvents itself, Véronique Nichanian has been a calming presence for decades. As the artistic director of menswear at Hermès, she shaped the French luxury fashion house's menswear for almost 40 years. She remained a constant while the fashion world around her changed at an ever-increasing pace. Now, she is...
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SS26 street style: Little Red Riding Hood, rugby players and charming trivialities
It will be a while before the trends from the current spring/summer 2026 Fashion Weeks truly take shape. This is no reason to look away from the fashion capitals. While designers in Paris, Milan, London and New York present their summer collections, show guests are already providing exciting insights into how individual trends could be...
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Bonprix: CEO Torben Hansen to depart – Nicolai Johannsen to take over as chief marketing officer
A change at the top of German e-commerce company Bonprix, which is part of the Otto Group. Chief executive officer Torben Hansen will leave the company on October 31. Differing views on the company's strategic direction led to a mutual separation, the subsidiary of the Hamburg-based retail group Otto Group announced on Wednesday. Hansen had held...
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Bottega Veneta under female leadership: Louise Trotter’s new chapter
For the past few seasons speculations and rumours about potential arrivals and departures of creative directors have had the fashion industry in a chokehold. Now that most positions have slowly but steadily been filled, the questions are shifting from who to what. And so, spring/summer 2026 is inundated with first full mission statements of the...
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Lycra Company appoints new chief operating officer and executive vice president, product
The Lycra Company is restructuring its leadership team. Robert Johnston has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO), while Doug Kelliher has been appointed executive vice president, product, the company announced on Thursday. Both managers will report directly to CEO Gary Smith. For Johnston, this is a promotion from his previous role as...
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WGSN and Coloro: Key colours for autumn/winter 2027/28
Designers are currently showcasing spring/summer 2026 trends on the catwalks. However, trend forecasters WGSN and its colour specialist sister company, Coloro, are one step ahead. The duo is already looking towards autumn/winter 2027/28. They released their four predicted key colours on Wednesday. Amidst the ongoing uncertainties of a global...
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Labels to watch: young talents of Mode Suisse
Fashion Month is in full swing and usually centers around the four classic fashion capitals: Paris, London, New York and Milan. Zurich, and more specifically Mode Suisse & Friends 2025, however, is one of the first events of the month. It puts the Swiss fashion scene in the spotlight. In addition to established names such as Danz and Anastasia...
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Gosha Rubchinskiy relaunches his eponymous brand
Gosha Rubchinskiy is relaunching his eponymous brand. The controversial designer announced the comeback of his own label in an Instagram post in February. Now, actions are following words. In an interview with the industry magazine Business of Fashion (BoF), Rubchinskiy revealed that he is ready to "start all over again". A first selection of...
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