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Pacsun's CEO Brieane Olson on AI, betting on physical stores again and global expansion

Pacsun is riding the wave of its own reinvention. What started in 1980 as a small surf shop in Newport Beach, California, has grown into one of the main youth apparel retailers in the United States, with sales growing by about 10 percent in each of the past two years, reaching 970 million dollars in 2025, the company reported. Steering that...

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Galia Lahav: Brings bridal couture to North Carolina

Israeli couture bridal brand Galia Lahav has expanded its retail footprint in North America with a new opening in North Carolina, driven by the growing number of Southeastern brides from Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Nashville and Atlanta wanting to wear the brand’s bold, glamorous take on bridalwear for their big day. The new...

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John Galliano Met exhibition canceled after backlash

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's upcoming exhibition on John Galliano has been cancelled, the designer announced on Monday. "After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time," he wrote on a statement shared on his Instagram page....

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Decathlon wants to acquire 50 percent of Sport 2000 France

Paris - Decathlon wants to acquire 50 percent of Sport 2000 France, the two rival companies announced on Monday. This merger could shake up the sporting goods market, which was already disrupted by Intersport's acquisition of dozens of Go Sport stores in 2023. As the French market leader, Decathlon has signed a letter of intent with Céraclès...

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Can a Foot Locker veteran help fix Converse? Kristin Bauer joins Nike Inc. as COO

As Nike Inc. prepares to release its first quarter fiscal 2027 financial results, a new change on the company’s executive board has been announced. Kristin Bauer was appointed as chief operations officer at Converse. First reported by Bloomberg, Bauer’s hiring was announced through an internal memo signed by Converse CEO Aaron Cain. Bauer will...

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Kris van Assche relaunches his eponymous fashion label after more than ten years

Kris Van Assche is relaunching his eponymous fashion brand with a new approach for both men and women, reports WWD. The Belgian designer is focusing the new edition of the label on a compact selection of garments, made from deadstock fabrics and sold directly to consumers. Van Assche closed his then ten-year-old label in 2015, when he was also...

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Puma loses two senior executives as September begins

Executive changes are underway at Puma. The German company will start September without senior vice president of sales Andrew Rudolph and vice president of global sports marketing and sports licensing Johan Adamsson. Both announced their departures from Puma within days from each other. Rudolph, who joined Puma in 2023 after spending years at...

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Ib Kamara's departure marks a turning point for Off-White

Fashion label Off-White and its art director Ib Kamara have mutually agreed to end their collaboration. Appointed to the role in spring 2022, Ib Kamara was a long-time collaborator of the house and worked closely with its founder, the late Virgil Abloh. His departure was announced on the brand's Instagram account. This separation marks the end...

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Glamourati, Kidult, Scandi-cool: Exploring the many faces of maximalism

This time, it is here to stay. Far from being a mere fleeting extravagance, maximalism is poised to become a core trend. Its expression is multifaceted and its purpose is rooted in our deep-seated need for personal expression. Designer Harris Reed explained this intimate approach in a 2025 column for The New York Times: “Maximalism as I see it...

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Shein business model: Into fashion's top 15 at a 70 percent discount

Shein will become the fourteenth most valuable listed fashion company in the FashionUnited Top 100 index when it starts trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, 2026, at a market capitalisation of up to 26.80 billion dollars. That places the Singapore-headquartered, China-founded retailer directly below Sweden's H&M and above US...

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In Pictures: AW27/28 trends through the lens of Christine Boland

During the last trade shows (SS27), it was clear that some colours have secured their place. “Aubergine, for example, or yellow, which took a long time to catch on,” says Christine Boland in a video call with FashionUnited. Looking ahead to autumn/winter 2027/28, new colour movements are emerging. Retro shades like mustard and chartreuse will...

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SBF Group extends Nike distribution agreement in Brazil until 2034

Brazilian sporting goods entity SBF Group (SBF), which owns distributor Fisia, has announced an amendment extending its distribution agreement with Nike until May 31, 2034. The partnership, established in 2020, grants Fisia exclusive distribution rights for Nike apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment across Brazil. The agreement covers...