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Mulberry narrows annual losses following strategic turnaround

UK lifestyle brand Mulberry Group plc (Mulberry) has announced its audited financial results for the 52 weeks ended March 28, 2026. The London-based company returned to top-line growth, with group revenue increasing by 4 percent to 125.50 million pounds (167.95 million dollars) compared to 120.40 million pounds in the previous financial year....

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Switzerland: watch exports see slight decline in first half

Geneva - Swiss watch exports fell by 0.7 percent in the first half to 12.8 billion Swiss francs (15.76 billion dollars), amid a downturn in the US and Chinese markets, according to statistics published on Tuesday by the Swiss watch federation. In June, Swiss watch exports grew by 11.2 percent to nearly 2.4 billion francs, driven by the US (+12.7...

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Spanish brand Milf Shakes reported for misleading advertising

Madrid – Milf Shakes was among the fashion brands celebrating the Spanish team's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though its involvement was not without controversy. The fashion brand, founded by Spanish influencer Nil Ojeda, had announced before the final that it would reduce all prices on its online store by 99 percent if Spain secured its...

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Former Dragon Den star invests in Snag Tights

British entrepreneur and former BBC Dragon Den star James Caan has made a seven-figure investment in Snag Tights, the size-inclusive hosiery and apparel company founded by entrepreneur Brie Read. In a statement, Caan said the investment marks his first consumer-facing investment in two decades and is “as much about changing the economics of...

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Ponda secures 2.35 million pounds to scale wetland-grown BioPuff insulation

UK biomaterials company Ponda has secured a 2.35 million pound grant to lead a major wetland farming project aimed at scaling production of its BioPuff plant-based insulation for fashion and outdoor products. Backed by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the 30-month project will establish a 30-hectare site for...

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Kate Spade appoints Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director

US lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York, a subsidiary of US luxury house Tapestry, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director. Saunders will assume the post on August 26, 2026, leading the brand's creative direction across both product design and visual identity. In the new leadership role, Saunders will...

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A. A. Spectrum: When European design meets Chinese expertise

Challenging preconceived notions about Chinese fashion, premium brand A. A. Spectrum champions a collaborative creative process between Geneva and Beijing. Its design director, Kevin Tallon, tells FashionUnited how a Swiss team collaborates daily with a Chinese industrial partner. Born in Geneva to a Swiss mother and an English father, Tallon is...

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Is Inditex moving into Peek & Cloppenburg's flagship locations?

Spanish apparel group Inditex could soon move into several locations belonging to Düsseldorf-based fashion retailer Peek & Cloppenburg. The parent company of fast-fashion retailer Zara is set to become the tenant of the flagship properties in Düsseldorf, Berlin and Frankfurt am Main. This was reported by trade publication Textilwirtschaft on...

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Everything the footwear industry should know about new European textile waste regulations

This past Sunday, July 19, the European ban on destroying unsold clothing, accessories and footwear came into force. This is the first visible measure of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which directly affects the fashion industry. This ban is just the tip of a broader regulatory change that will, sooner or later, affect...

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V&A to spotlight Vivienne Westwood jewellery and punk fashion in 2027

V&A museums in the UK have announced its exhibition programme for 2027, across V&A South Kensington, V&A East Museum, and V&A Dundee, including an immersive celebration of punk music, art and fashion, an exploration of 400 years of South Indian fabric Chintz, a deep dive into Vivienne Westwood’s jewellery designs, and a look at the global...

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In the TikTok era… Pull&Bear launches photography award with the Festival de Hyères

Madrid – At a time when photography is enjoying a renewed resurgence on social media, the medium is caught between the growing preference for video, championed by platforms from TikTok to Mark Zuckerberg. In response, Pull&Bear is defending the art form by announcing a new international award. The new prize will be presented under the umbrella...

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Kate Spade New York taps Movado Group for new global watch licensing partnership

Kate Spade New York has entered into a new global licensing agreement with Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV), naming the watch manufacturer as the designer, producer and distributor of Kate Spade New York timepieces worldwide. The partnership took effect July 1, with a new watch collection set to launch in spring 2027. The agreement hands Movado...