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The men’s runway season casts an uneasy mood, and long shadow of Valentino

This season’s official rotation, beginning with Pitti Uomo in Florence and followed by Milan and Paris, arrived fragmented. Major houses including Gucci and Fendi opted out of Milan’s menswear calendar entirely, choosing instead to present co-ed collections during the women’s season or via alternative formats. JW Anderson was also notably...

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Guess goes private as Authentic finalises majority takeover

Authentic Brands Group has finalised its acquisition of a majority stake in Guess, taking the American brand private after a deal with existing shareholders was approved. The 1.4 billion dollar transaction, initially announced in August last year, sees Authentic secure a 51 percent stake in Guess’ intellectual property. The brand’s existing...

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Milano Unica sees growth in international buyers

Milano Unica has concluded its 42nd edition with an increase in international buyer attendance. The Italian high-end textile and accessories trade show took place at Fiera Milano Rho from January 20 to 22. It presented the spring/summer 2027 collections and saw France (+8.5 percent) and the US (+13.5 percent) emerge as the two most represented...

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Poundland finalises store closure programme, relaunches Pep&Co clothing

Budget retail chain Poundland has announced the end of its store closure programme, reflecting progress on its court-approved restructuring plan, including the relaunch of its Pep&Co clothing range. Now under the ownership of Gordon Brothers, the company said it has finalised its store consolidation efforts, which formed part of a restructuring...

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Vera Wang to launch ready-to-wear line for AW26

American fashion designer Vera Wang is expanding beyond bridal with a new modern ready-to-wear line, which will debut in the UK and European markets for autumn/winter 2026. The collection, which is being introduced through private appointments in Paris this month, alongside Paris Fashion Week, is being developed in partnership with global brand...

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Yoke presents first solo show in Paris after winning Fashion Prize of Tokyo

Yoke, winner of the Fashion Prize of Tokyo, held its first solo fashion show in Paris yesterday, January 22. The award is hosted by the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFWO) to promote Japanese brands internationally. The show took place amidst the bustling Paris Men's Fashion Week. The brand name 'Yoke' is derived from the term for a piece of...

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Brunello Cucinelli launches new e-commerce platform

Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli has launched a new e-commerce platform underpinned by artificial intelligence (AI), which is now available in Italy, the UK, and the US, ahead of a rollout to other markets in the coming months. In a statement, the Italian brand said the new e-commerce platform is an evolution of the site...

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Stars turn out for Valentino's funeral in Rome

Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace were among the stars who attended the funeral Friday of legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, with some mourners wearing touches of his trademark red in tribute. Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and of the Martyrs was decorated with wreaths of white roses while a large photo of the...

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Willy Chavarria to present new politically charged show in Paris

Paris - American designer of Mexican heritage, Willy Chavarria, known for his Chicano designs, will present his new collection in Paris this Friday. The show could become one of the most political of this Fashion Week. Chavarria is an outspoken activist and advocate for migrants and gay rights. He already caused a stir at his Paris presentation...

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Saks Global’s SVP of fashion exits business

The head of fashion at Saks Global has exited the luxury retailer. Roopal Patel, the group’s senior vice president of fashion, has departed and her successor has not yet been named, according to a report by WWD. Patel’s exit was confirmed to the publication by Saks Global, which said in a statement: “Roopal Patel, SVP of the fashion office, Saks...

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Issey Miyake plays with form in Paris, Dries Van Noten comes of age

Paris - Japanese house Issey Miyake presented the new fluid and colourful collection from its IM Men label on Thursday. The show took place in Paris on the third day of the men's fashion week. Unveiled in the heart of the Collège des Bernardins, the brand's new autumn/winter collection is aptly named "formless form". The coats are long and...

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Camperlab FW26: Achilles Ion Gabriel nears final bow in Paris

Following the news of Achilles Ion Gabriel’s impending departure, anticipation reached a fever pitch as Camperlab unveiled its autumn/winter 2026/2027 collection on Thursday, January 22. This marks the penultimate collection for the Finnish designer, who is set to step down after a transformative six-and-a-half-year tenure as global creative...