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Fall/Holiday 26 trend: Tactile outerwear from Prada, Dries Van Noten, Chloé and more

In a digital-first age, the physical sensation of touch has never been more important. For the Fall/Winter 2026 season, designers are responding by prioritizing tactile, textured fabrics for outerwear. Embracing a broader folkloric trend, many of this season's coats feature artisanal, hand-crafted patchwork designs that blend various contrasting...

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Fashion brand Superdry co-founder convicted of rape

The co-founder of British fashion brand Superdry, James Holder, was convicted of rape Friday by a court in southwest England. Holder was one of the co-founders of Superdry in 2003. The streetwear brand was delisted from the London Stock Exchange in 2024 after announcing a drop in sales and has rebranded as Superdry & Co. A jury found Holder, 54,...

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Inside the Great British Wool Revival: How the UK’s ‘farm-to-fashion’ summit aims to rebuild a broken fibre economy

British wool, despite a history spanning over 2,000 years, has been facing a perception problem. The raw material, once considered a definitive factor in shaping the UK’s economy, with roots in rural tradition, has in the modern day been regularly dismissed as a low-value, ‘throwaway’ product. Further structural complexities spanning...

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Boots Riley's 'I Love Boosters': A critical look at luxury fashion and shoplifting

The film set to steal the spotlight from the ever-popular The Devil Wears Prada 2 will debut in the US on May 22. The 105-minute film, titled I Love Boosters (professional shoplifters), stars Oscar-nominated Demi Moore. The actress plays a prominent fashion figure targeted by the Velvet Gang, a band of shoplifters who steal from luxury stores...

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World Retail Congress: Fashion retail between an AI boost, consumer pressure and a new desire for connection

At the World Retail Congress (WRC), a look at current developments in fashion retail – between artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer pressure – revealed that the rules of the game are noticeably shifting. The decisive factor is how companies react and what priorities they derive from this. Before discussions on the WRC stages this week...

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Frame collaborates with Alexandra Leclerc

Fashion and denim brand Frame has unveiled a collaborative collection with Alexandra Leclerc, the wife of Formula 1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. In a statement, Frame describes Leclerc as both a collaborator and a muse for this 21-piece collection, which draws inspiration from the “quiet glamour and cinematic allure of Monaco,” to offer a...

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Charles Tyrwhitt expands its US presence in Chicago

British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt continues to drive US growth with the opening of a new flagship store in Chicago, US, offering a new, larger, immersive retail experience designed to celebrate the brand’s “craftsmanship, timeless tailoring, and modern versatility”. The 2,278 square foot flagship, located at 625 N. Michigan Ave., along the...

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Fashion SVP highlights emerging talent and education focus at 2026 edition

The 2026 edition of Fashion SVP wrapped up at Olympia London yesterday with strong attendance from buyers, brands and manufacturers reported, alongside a continued focus on education and emerging talent. A key feature of the event was the Designer of the Year Awards, an initiative recognising fashion students from across the UK. The judging...

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Claire’s reportedly preparing for return to UK high street this summer

Just days after the closure of its UK and Ireland store estate, the French operator of Claire’s European business has announced plans to potentially bring the jewellery chain back to the region’s high streets. Julien Jarjoura, who oversees the company’s 240 stores in Spain, France, Austria, and Portugal, told the Guardian that he was aiming to...

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Disney unveils designer initiative ahead of Mickey Mouse’s 100th anniversary

Disney has announced a multi-year creative partnership with Condé Nast-owned magazine Vogue to spotlight Mickey Mouse ahead of the iconic character’s 100th anniversary. The ‘Visionary Designer Initiative’ has been created to invite designers, known for “boundary-pushing aesthetics, cultural impact,” to explore Disney’s archives to reimagine...

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Solbari launches US wholesale business

Australian sun protection apparel brand Solbari, known for its UPF 50+ clothing, sun hats and accessories, has launched a wholesale business in the US and appointed Grayson Davis as head of sales in the region to lead its retail growth strategy. In a statement, Melbourne-founded Solbari said the move marks an expansion beyond its...

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Saks Global cuts HQ headcount by 16 percent

Saks Global is cutting its corporate headcount by 16 percent amid the continued rollout of a restructuring plan designed to optimise the luxury retailer’s footprint. Company officials confirmed the news to WWD, which reported that around 640 workers will be impacted, reflecting 4 percent of Saks Global’s total workforce. The layoffs will not...