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From macho to corsages: The changing face of masculinity in AW26

While a few seasons ago the rise of a softer, and perhaps more feminine, image for menswear was clearly visible, there are now also clear trends that opt for the traditional image of masculinity. This was evident from the trend seminar for the AW26 season, presented by forecaster Edwin van den Hoek. Think, for example, of the focus on fitness...

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Selfridges to open Formula 1 pop-up

Luxury department store Selfridges is turning its ‘Corner Shop’ pop-up space at its Oxford Street flagship in London into a multi-sensory homage to Formula 1 later this month. The ‘F1 75 Years in Motion’ pop-up will open on June 23 and offer an immersive experience exploring 75 years of high-octane history through a curated journey, featuring...

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Harrods ‘considering legal options’ against estate of former owner

Harrods has said it is “considering legal options” against the estate of its former owner, the late Mohamed al-Fayed, who has been accused of sexually assaulting now-former staff members of the luxury department store. According to Sky News, the department store is planning to file a passing-over application in the High Court to secure the...

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Sustainable momentum: Ecoalf sees double-digit growth

Spanish sustainable fashion label Ecoalf is strengthening its global positioning with a double-digit revenue increase and the strategic expansion of its retail footprint in Europe and Asia. For the fiscal year 2024 ending February 28, 2025, Ecoalf recorded a +20 percent year-over-year growth, with sales reaching 58 million euros, up from 46.8...

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Inside the renovated Miu Miu London flagship

Italian fashion house Miu Miu has reopened its London flagship on New Bond Street with a newly conceived retail concept designed to be harmonious and welcoming. Located on the corner of New Bond Street and Bruton Street, the 7,500-square-foot flagship aims to offer a “sense of cultural exchange, conversation and the gathering of a spirited and...

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In Pictures: Inside Asos' first US pop-up store in New York

Asos is venturing further over the Atlantic. Over the weekend, the British e-tailer inaugurated its first-ever US pop-up store in New York City, which it will temporarily call home until June 22. Located at 120 Wooster Street, SoHo, the ‘Summer, Styled by Asos’ pop-up features an edit of the brand’s SS25 collection for women and men over two...

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Aliexpress strengthens European presence with local warehouses

Chinese online marketplace AliExpress has brought its services closer to European customers. The company further expanded its European strategy with the launch of the new fulfilment channel, Local+. With this initiative, AliExpress aims to shorten delivery times by shipping products from local warehouses in Europe. To this end, the company...

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Struggling Gucci owner's shares soar over new CEO reports

Shares in Gucci owner Kering jumped Monday over reports that the outgoing boss of French automaker Renault would take over as chief executive of the struggling luxury group. Renault shares, however, fell following its announcement Sunday that Luca de Meo, 58, would step down on July 15 "to take on new challenges outside the automobile sector"...

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Strong growth in Chinese retail despite US trade dispute

Chinese retail sales increased by 6.4 percent year-on-year in May, despite the ongoing trade dispute with the US. This marked the strongest growth since late 2023, following a 5.1 percent rise in April. Analysts were surprised by this positive development, having forecasted a decline in growth to 4.9 percent. French bank Société Générale...

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JPMorgan reportedly raises 6.5 billion dollar to fund sale of Skechers

Finance firm JPMorgan Chase & Co. is believed to have prepared for a 6.5 billion dollar debt offering in support of 3G Capital’s impending purchase of footwear brand Skechers. According to a source for Bloomberg, the debt sale could take place as soon as this week. The media outlet, which noted that a representative of the US corporation had...

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Step by step: OBS aim to bring European craftsmanship to the world

Founded in 2019, OBS sought to gradually conquer the world with German craftsmanship, countering the ever-faster fashion industry. In conversation with FashionUnited, brothers Johannes and Matthias Schweizer sat on the steps behind their office. Here, instead of a bustling city with traffic noise, the founders of the Augsburg-based brand look...

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Leonard Lauder, beauty mogul who globalised Estée Lauder, dies at 92

Leonard A. Lauder, the visionary behind the transformation of Estée Lauder Companies from a modest family business into a multi-brand global beauty powerhouse, has died at the age of 92. A Wharton graduate and former U.S. Navy officer, Lauder joined the company in 1958 and served as president, CEO, and later chairman emeritus. Under his...