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Joseph Ribkoff names new CEO amid strategic relaunch

Canadian fashion brand Joseph Ribkoff has announced a strategic relaunch, alongside the appointment of Stephen Belfer as chief executive officer, signalling a new phase of global growth and digital development. The relaunch reflects a renewed direction for the heritage label, with a focus on modernising its brand identity, expanding e-commerce...

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Investigation opened in Italy against Sephora and LVMH for sales to teenagers

Milan, Italy - The Italian competition authority announced on Friday it has opened an investigation into French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). The probe targets its brands Sephora and Benefit for promoting “the early use of adult cosmetics by children and teenagers”, including anti-ageing creams. The authority, the Autorit...

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EU to fine e-commerce platforms importing harmful items

EU states and lawmakers struck a deal Thursday to give the bloc the power to slap fines on online platforms importing unsafe items into the European Union. The measure is part of wide-scale reforms to the EU's customs rules, including an EU-wide handling fee on products bought outside the 27-nation bloc, as Brussels steps up its efforts to stem...

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H&M expands Indian footprint with debut Jodhpur store

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has inaugurated its first physical location in Jodhpur, marking its debut in the state of Rajasthan. The store, situated within the newly developed K Mall on Main Pali Road, represents the 70th point-of-sale for the brand within the Indian market. The retail space is distributed across two floors, housing the...

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StockX appoints Sam Lerer as chief financial officer

US resale platform StockX has announced the permanent appointment of Sam Lerer as chief financial officer. Lerer has served as interim CFO and strategic advisor at the Detroit-based company since July 2025. During his interim tenure, Lerer was instrumental in strengthening the financial operations of the business. His work focused on enhancing...

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The minds behind Skims and Good American: Who are Jens and Emma Grede?

Celebrity brands are not a new phenomenon, yet in the present day, their size rivals traditional conglomerates, competing through scalable models fuelled by the monetisation of star power and social influence. Husband-and-wife team Jens and Emma Grede have become major players in this world, operating behind the scenes to prove that reach and...

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From fairy dust to sculptural fashion: AW26 trends from Tokyo

Tokyo Fashion Week marks the end of the international autumn/winter 2026 womenswear runway season. In the Japanese capital, designers looked to the past, drawing inspiration from bygone eras and mythical creatures. They also showcased their skill for craftsmanship and the creation of fashion sculptures. Fashion history FW26 (from left to right):...

Top 500 German fashion brands on Instagram

The German edition of the FashionUnited Top 500 Instagram Index highlights the vast digital reach of the German fashion industry. German wholesale brands that excel with multi-brand retailers also dominate online. The index shows that German business-to-business labels, from denim to high-end streetwear, punch well above their weight on social...

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AI moves into fashion’s C-suite

As fashion navigates economic uncertainty and technological disruption, the C-suite is being redrawn. Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to design studios or marketing dashboards, it is now reshaping executive leadership itself. At Kering, CEO Luca de Meo last week appointed the group’s first chief digital, AI & IT officer, Pierre...

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QS World University Rankings 2026: Istituto Marangoni Enters Top 50 for Art & Design

Istituto Marangoni has entered the global Top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Art & Design, placing 45th worldwide, a significant jump from its previous Top 100 position. According to the newly released rankings, the institution recorded strong improvements across key performance indicators, including academic...

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When AI shares incorrect information, 58 percent of shoppers blame the brand

It’s no big secret that artificial intelligence is changing the face of retail. Applicable at nearly every stage of the broader product lifecycle, more and more consumers across the globe are using large language models (LLMs) from ChatGPT to Gemini for online shopping. Turning to AI to discover, compare, and select which products from which...

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Fashion SVP to launch Leather Pavilion at April 2026 edition

Sourcing trade show Fashion SVP is preparing for its upcoming edition, during which it will debut a Leather Pavilion to reflect the growing demand for specialised production. The event will return to Olympia London on April 28 and 29, maintaining the mission of catering to both sides of the supply chain. While buyers will be given access to...