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Google and Glance partner to bring interactive commerce to Android TV

US-based technology company Google has joined forces with Singapore-based personal shopping platform Glance to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-powered product discovery and commerce tools into Android TV devices. The partnership will transform dormant television screens into interactive lifestyle and storefront surfaces across the US,...

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Retail|SUMMARY

Closures, losses and aid: French fashion retail following cost-of-living protests

The cost-of-living protests that swept across France over the weekend of October 17 and 18 ended in riots and looting in several cities across the country. According to the French government, around 3,000 businesses suffered damage. Fashion stores were among the hardest hit, particularly those carrying brands with high demand in the resale...

Fashion |In Pictures

Gymshark moves into studio training with SoftSense collection

Gymshark, the British activewear brand, has launched SoftSense, a collection aimed at studio training and Pilates, made with Lycra Adaptiv fibre technology. Gymshark introduces its SoftSense collection Credits: Gymshark The move reflects how the brand’s customers already train. While 96 percent of Gymshark customers lift weights weekly, 36...

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Victor Tam on growing Monos from luggage brand to lifestyle label

Minimalist suitcases put Monos on the map, but co-founder and CEO Victor Tam built the brand with a wider ambition from the start. “We’ve always seen Monos as a travel and lifestyle brand rather than simply a luggage company,” Tam told FashionUnited. Since launching in Vancouver in 2018, the brand has expanded into sunglasses, opened its own...

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Sedgwick Cole Jr. on how Lee’s chore coat outlasted a century of trends

Lee’s chore coat was built in 1925 to withstand farm and railroad work. A century later, its design has withstood something else: changing fashion trends. “Lee never has been the loudest brand. But we’re one of the longest lasting,” Sedgwick Cole Jr., Lee’s global head of design, told FashionUnited as the brand celebrates the jacket’s 100th...

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BFC unveils 50 New Wave: Creatives for The Fashion Awards 2026

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled its 2026 New Wave: Creatives list, recognising 50 emerging talents working across the global fashion industry. The selected creatives will be celebrated at The Fashion Awards 2026, taking place on November 30 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The selection spans disciplines including photography,...

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Delvaux posts wider losses as revenue plunges, Richemont continues support

Delvaux, the Belgian luxury leather goods maker owned by Richemont, recorded a sharp drop in revenue and a wider net loss in the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The figures relate to Delvaux Créateur SA, the Belgian entity behind the brand. The annual accounts were filed with the National Bank of Belgium on October 15, 2026. Revenue fell by...

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AlixPartners: shoppers demand greater value as AI reshapes fashion retail

Fashion shoppers are placing greater emphasis on quality, transparent pricing and in-store service, while remaining cautious about artificial intelligence (AI) making purchasing decisions for them, according to new research from AlixPartners. The consultancy’s 2026 Consumer Sentiment Index, based on a survey of more than 9,000 US consumers...

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Podcast: How Uniqlo balances low-SKU merchandising with aggressive US retail expansion

In this episode, host Danny Parisi sits down with Nico Cessot, Head of Marketing North America at Uniqlo, to break down the Japanese retailer’s aggressive brick-and-mortar and digital scaling strategy across the U.S. Cessot outlines how Uniqlo balances its low-SKU, high-volume "LifeWear" basic model with localized marketing campaigns and...

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Video: Jacquemus presents SS27 collection in Corsica

French fashion house Jacquemus staged its Spring/Summer 2027 runway show, titled "Le Bonheur," along the scenic rocky coast of Île de la Pietra in Île-Rousse, Corsica. Set against sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, models navigated a winding outdoor path leading up toward the landmark lighthouse, blending high fashion with natural...

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Design Academy Eindhoven 2026 winners address labor, ecology, and decolonial history

Design Academy Eindhoven has announced the recipients of its 2026 graduation awards, recognizing Master and Bachelor projects that challenge traditional design methodologies through material critique, systemic inquiry, and socio-political engagement, according to a press release shared by Design Academy Eindhoven. Presented during the Graduation...

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Business|EXCLUSIVE

Clothing repair is trending – but is it a real industry shift?

Attention to clothing repair and care is trending upwards. People appear increasingly interested in what their clothes are made of, how long they will last, and how to look after them. Brands are also waking up to repair. During the first half of 2026, brands and retailers including Salomon, Kiabi and Next launched repair programmes, and United...