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From Canadian farmland to global ambitions: Toronto jeweller Dean Davidson on staying true to his roots

Dean Davidson, founder of the eponymous Toronto-based jewellery brand, is setting his sights on international growth, guided by lessons learned far from the design studio on the Canadian farmland where he grew up. "I want Dean Davidson to become a truly global brand," Davidson told FashionUnited. "We've built such a recognizable language around...

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On's football debut with Kylian Mbappé drives 16.22 million dollars in media exposure

On scored 16.22 million dollars in media impact value with the launch of On Football last week, according to a new report from Launchmetrics. Kylian Mbappé, who left Nike after 20 years to lead On’s football, was the brand’s top placement, with his Instagram post announcing the new partnership hitting 1.13 million dollars in MIV — MIV is a...

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Elisa Johnson on building an eyewear brand, independence and earning her father Magic Johnson's investment

Elisa Johnson launched her eyewear label in May 2021, after selling some of her own handbags to pay for the first samples and pitching her father, American businessman and former basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson, for the investment that got it off the ground. Five years on, the brand sells through Saks, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Kith...

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Hennes & Mauritz surprises with significant profit increase in third quarter

Swedish apparel group Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) posted a surprisingly strong profit increase in the third quarter of its 2025/26 financial year. Sales, however, remained virtually flat compared to the same period last year. This was revealed in an interim report published on Thursday by the parent company of brands including H&M, Cos, Weekday, &...

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