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Chanel and men: Is the house launching a men's ready-to-wear line?

The scene is set in December 2016, in a hushed salon at the Ritz in Paris. Chanel is presenting its Métiers d'Art show. Womenswear silhouettes parade by when suddenly, American singer Pharrell Williams, a house ambassador, makes a surprise appearance among the models. He is dressed in a navy tweed coat and a multitude of pearl necklaces,...

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Alice Temperley to exit namesake brand

Alice Temperley, the founder of Temperley London, has announced her departure from the eponymous British luxury brand, where she has served as creative director since its inception. The news was confirmed in a statement to FashionUnited from the company, reading: “Alice leaves with the backing of the team and house she has helped build. Further...

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Alma Mater unveils athlete investor group ahead of fundraising round

Golf footwear brand Alma Mater has announced a new group of athlete investors as it prepares to open its next fundraising round, bringing together professional golfers and stars from the NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA. The investor line-up includes golfers Taylor Montgomery and Natasha Oon, NFL players Jordan Poyer and Levi Wallace, NHL veterans Joe...

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Kering partners with eight Italian educational institutions

Talent development remains a strategic focus for the Kering group's brands. The company announced today that it has signed the first memorandums of understanding with eight local educational institutions at the Campus Valore Italia - Mind Milano innovation district. This initiative aims to create a widespread network capable of projecting...

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In pictures: Pierpaolo Piccioli's haute couture debut for Balenciaga

Madrid – In one of the most anticipated shows of this Paris Haute Couture Week, Balenciaga presented its annual Haute Couture collection mid-morning on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. This is the first collection under this label by the Rome-born designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, following his confirmation as the new creative director of the historic...

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NCTO pushes for tougher forced-labor tariffs in USTR Section 301 investigation

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents the full breadth of the US textile industry, has offered recommendations in the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) ongoing Section 301 investigations, calling for new tariffs on apparel imports from countries at risk of forced labour in...

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MVC Group opens UK subsidiary to manage Castelli and Sportful distribution

MVC Group, a company specialising in technical apparel for cycling and outdoor sports, has established MVC UK Group Ltd. This marks the group's tenth international subsidiary. The new entity will manage the direct distribution of the Castelli and Sportful brands in the UK and Ireland. Management explained this will "generate synergies and...

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Gap taps Abercrombie & Fitch veteran to helm stores and visual merchandising

James Roth has been appointed as SVP, head of stores & operations and visual merchandising at Gap, bringing to the US apparel giant nearly 24 years of experience from Abercrombie & Fitch. Roth announced his new position on LinkedIn, where he said: “Grateful for the teams and partners who’ve shaped the journey, and energised by the work ahead...

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Bernard Arnault reclaims top spot as France's wealthiest professional, according to Challenges

Paris - Bernard Arnault and his family, who control the luxury giant LVMH, have reclaimed the top spot in the annual ranking of French professional fortunes, published on Wednesday by Challenges magazine. The position was taken from them last year by the heirs of Hermès. Once the richest man on the planet, he is now significantly behind Elon...

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Redress Design Award 2026 finalists revealed

Redress has announced the eight finalists for the 2026 edition of the Redress Design Award, highlighting emerging talent that spearhead circular and sustainable fashion practices. Representing seven regions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the eight finalists will showcase their collections at the Grand Final Fashion Show in Hong Kong...

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I-Run acquires Belgian chain Trakks, begins international physical expansion

French running equipment specialist i-Run has acquired its Belgian counterpart Trakks. This strategic move, announced by Trakks in a LinkedIn post, allows i-Run to open its first physical stores outside of France. The company already has a strong online presence across Europe. The French running specialist has bought the six physical shops and...

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Net-a-Porter London warehouse workers resume strike after rejecting pay offer

Workers at Net-a-Porter’s Charlton warehouse have resumed their strike after rejecting the luxury e-tailer’s latest pay offer. After a period of postponement, action by members of trade union GMB walked out again on July 7 and continued into July 8. GMB said the majority of workers have rejected the company’s pay offer, with fresh redundancies...