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Licensed merchandise reports continued growth in 2025

Global sales of licensed merchandise and services increased by 5.45 percent in 2025 to reach 389.8 billion US dollars, outpacing the broader global retail market, which grew nominally by 4.52 percent, according to a new report from Licensing International, the trade organisation for the global licensing industry. The ‘2026 Global Licensing...

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Asos launches AI shopping app in ChatGPT

E-commerce giant Asos has launched a new shopping app within ChatGPT, aimed at combining conversational AI, fashion discovery and shoppable video content for customers in the UK and US. Developed with video commerce platform Bambuser, Asos Stylist allows users to search for products, browse trends and receive styling recommendations directly...

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Vox Populi and Shein create a scholarship for fashion students from modest backgrounds

The association Vox Populi and ultra-fast fashion brand Shein are partnering to create 'Future Fashion Talents', a scholarship designed to help young French people in precarious financial situations fund their studies at fashion schools. After launching Pop’Skills, a fashion programme for young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods, the...

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Clare Empson rejoins N Brown to strengthen operations

N Brown Group has appointed Clare Empson as its new director of supply chain, property and group efficiency. Empson confirmed her role on LinkedIn, where she said her focus will be on strengthening operations and supporting the company’s strategic transformation. “I am looking forward to working closely with our teams as the business continues...

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The Lycra Company to exit Chapter 11 with new leadership

The Lycra Company has announced it will complete its financial restructuring process and emerge from Chapter 11 protection on May 20, supported by a new ownership structure, reduced debt and changes to its leadership team. The US-based company said the restructuring will reduce its long-term debt by more than 1.2 billion dollars and provide over...

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Video: How Chanel's Tokyo Lights fosters filmmaking talent

Tokyo Lights is a prestigious mentorship programme that stands as a testament to the profound and enduring relationship between Chanel and the world of cinema. This unique initiative is wholeheartedly supported by the House of Chanel, underscoring the brand's long-standing commitment to nurturing creative talent and fostering the future of...

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From heir to suspect: Jonathan andic faces uncertain future at Mango amid homicide probe

Madrid – Jonathan Andic, eldest son of Mango founder Isak Andic and currently the family’s sole representative on Mango’s board as non-executive vice president, faces an uncertain future after being arrested on Tuesday, May 19, in connection with his father’s death. A magistrate has formally named him as a homicide suspect, citing a “body of...

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Lee unveils collaboration with Kacey Musgraves for Walmart

American denim brand Lee, part of Kontoor Brands, has unveiled its first celebrity collaboration designed with eight-time Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves exclusively for Walmart, with all pieces priced under 50 US dollars. The 100-plus-piece collection is named Kacey Lee, after Musgraves’ first and middle names, and spans men’s and women’s...

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Calvin Klein unveils capsule collection with Jung Kook

American designer brand Calvin Klein, part of PVH Corp., has unveiled a limited-edition capsule collection with South Korean singer/songwriter Jung Kook, the youngest member of K-pop group BTS. The move marks Jung Kook’s first-ever fashion collaboration and builds on his existing relationship with Calvin Klein, as he has been a global brand...

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CPHFW New Talent: Studio Constance joins support programme for SS27

Copenhagen Fashion Week announced the designers and brands for the spring/summer 2027 edition of its CPHFW New Talent support programme on Thursday. As part of the programme, which is supported by Pandora, Studio Constance will be newly admitted. It joins existing labels Stem and Anne Sofie Madsen, who will present their second and third and...

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European luxury fashion brands renew their focus on the American market

New York - From Gucci in the middle of Times Square to Chanel on a New York subway platform, Europe's most prestigious fashion houses are staging an increasing number of spectacular shows in the United States. The US is a market that is both a priority and a trendsetter. Dior, which presented a collection with retro accents and American flag...

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Mango scion released on bail after arrest over father's death

The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic was released on Tuesday after posting one million euros' bail following his arrest in a murder inquiry into his father's 2024 death. After being detained by police on Tuesday morning and taken to court in handcuffs for questioning, Jonathan Andic left the courthouse in...