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Paris Fashion Week achieves historic social media record

Every season, once Paris Fashion Week concludes, communications agency Karla Otto and influencer marketing platform Lefty announce the marketing impact figures. This time, however, the data is staggering. The Paris womenswear spring/summer 2027 season generated over 795.6 million dollars in earned media value (EMV), marking a 59 percent increase...

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Shoppers Stop reports Q2 profitability turnaround

Indian fashion retailer Shoppers Stop (SSL) recorded a turnaround in profitability for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, driven by its focus on premium product categories and operational discipline. Consolidated sales under Non-GAAP reached 1,618 crore rupees, representing a 7 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase compared to 1,507...

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Estée Lauder and Nykaa reveal Beauty&You India 2026 winners

US cosmetics group The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), in partnership with Indian omnichannel beauty retailer Nykaa and Startup India, an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) within India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced the winners of Beauty&You India 2026. Marking its fifth year, the...

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Louis Vuitton dedicates new travel book to the virtual world of K/DA

Louis Vuitton is venturing into new territory. The French fashion house is releasing a new volume in its Travel Book series, this time leading to a place that does not exist on any map. The focus is on Tempo Point, a fictional metropolis from the universe of the virtual pop group K/DA. Its members are also playable characters in the video game...

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Futurmoda brings together 171 exhibitors and nearly 3,800 visitors in its latest edition

Spanish suppliers to the footwear and leather goods industry showcased their collections for autumn/winter 2027/2028 in Elche. The 56th edition of Futurmoda brought together nearly 3,800 people over its two days of activity. The trade show was held on October 14 and 15 at the IFA-Fira Alacant venue. A total of 171 companies exhibited at this...

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Fashion

Yerevan Fashion Week: Showcasing Armenian design talent to the world

In 2025, the European Union imported 129 million euros worth of textiles from Armenia, almost entirely clothing. Behind this figure is an industry that has been working for high-end European firms, especially Italian ones, for years. Alongside it, generations of designers have emerged. Yerevan Fashion Week (YFW) aims to give them recognition in...

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How compliance ready is the fashion industry?

Strict global regulations and enforcement actions have moved from a future concern to an immediate business reality. How large are the gaps between regulatory expectations and the fashion industry's current operational readiness? Supply chain solutions provider TrusTrace surveyed 57 insiders of fashion, apparel and footwear brands from 24...

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Vans and SZA launch collaborative collection Vansza

US footwear and apparel brand Vans and American singer-songwriter SZA have introduced their collaborative collection titled Vansza. Captured by photographer India Sleem in California, the accompanying campaign features Vans Skate Team rider Zion Wright, models Caylee Blosenski and Isabella Carr, and musician Vans. Leading the footwear line-up...

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WatchTime New York on staging a uniquely American watch show: 'Less pretense and more fun'

WatchTime New York returns to Gotham Hall in Manhattan from Friday to Sunday with a record 48 exhibiting watch brands. For the event’s publisher Sara Orlando, what sets the event apart from its European counterparts is its American character: “less pretense and more fun.” “Most of our American guests did not grow up going to watch shows with...

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Fashion |Interview

G-Star on womenswear relaunch: “Denim is the heart of the collection”

In the iconic G-Star building along the A10 motorway in the South East of Amsterdam, FashionUnited speaks with Jennifer Zipp, design director at G-Star. In her role, she is responsible for the Dutch fashion brand's design vision and plays a key part in the relaunch of its womenswear. With the revamped womenswear collection, G-Star aims to...

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Brunello Cucinelli raises 2026 revenue forecast

Brunello Cucinelli's results for the first nine months of the year have led the company to further revise its 2026 estimates upwards. The forecast has been raised from an expected +10-11 percent to a projected revenue growth of +12 percent at constant exchange rates. In terms of figures, revenues for the nine months amounted to 1.12 billion...

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Fashion’s exit season has arrived: Veronica Leoni leaves Calvin Klein, Seán McGirr departs McQueen

After Anthony Vaccarello’s departure from Saint Laurent last week, fashion’s next round of creative upheaval has arrived with unusual speed. On Thursday, Calvin Klein confirmed that Veronica Leoni will leave Calvin Klein Collection when her current contract ends, while Kering announced that Seán McGirr is departing McQueen after three years as...