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Trend expert Julian Daynov: “The loudest brands will not define the future”

The Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair is just around the corner, bringing with it the first insights for spring/summer 2027. Trend expert Julian Daynov explains what will shape the upcoming menswear season. He covers everything from new silhouettes and materials to the colour palette, and addresses how brick and mortar retail can regain relevance...

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Jeff Bezos announced at Paris' VivaTech trade show on Wednesday

Paris - American businessman and executive Jeff Bezos, founder of the giant Amazon, will attend the VivaTech trade show in Paris on Wednesday, organisers announced. VivaTech is an annual technology and innovation conference held in Paris and is regarded as the largest tech event in Europe. “An emblematic figure of the global technological...

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Switzerland: Philippe Stern, former president of Patek Philippe, has died

Zurich - Patek Philippe announced on Monday the death of its former president, Philippe Stern. He represented the third generation at the helm of the prestigious, family-owned Swiss watchmaker. The father of the current president, Stern served as president of the company from 1993 to 2009. He “passed away on June 14, 2026, in his 88th year,” the...

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Target names Isaac Mizrahi creative director at large

American retailer Target, known for its budget-friendly prices, has named fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi as its first-ever creative director at large, designed to elevate the retailer’s position “as a destination for great design at an exceptional value”. In a statement, the big box retailer said that in the newly created role, Mizrahi will...

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Kylie Jenner’s Khy appoints new CEO

Khy, the fashion label founded by Kylie Jenner, has named former Ganni executive Laura du Rusquec as its new chief executive officer. Rusquec, who is based in Los Angeles, brings nearly 20 years of luxury and fashion experience to the direct-to-consumer brand, including leading and growing fashion and luxury brands, with expertise spanning brand...

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M&S head of operations at M&S.com to depart

Marks & Spencer's head of operations for M&S.com, Simon Wood, has announced his departure from the business after 25 years. Wood, who announced his departure on LinkedIn, said that after more than 25 years at the retailer, “the time has come to move on”. He joined M&S in October 2000 as e-commerce product manager, and over the next two decades,...

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UAL project explores how fashion can foster belonging and international creative networks

A student- and alumni-led initiative at London College of Fashion is highlighting the role fashion education can play in building community, cultural exchange, and long-term professional networks among international students. “Re-Seed Asia: The Future of East Asian Fashion & Cultural Exchange” will take place on 23 June at University of the Arts...

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Video: Riz Ahmed's influence across various creative fields

Riz Ahmed is an Oscar and Emmy-winning actor, director, writer, and musician. After studying at Oxford and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he gained recognition in The Road to Guantanamo. His notable credits include Four Lions, The Night Of, and Sound of Metal, the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination. Recent projects...

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Frasers Group launches takeover bid for Accent Group

UK retail conglomerate Frasers Group plc has announced an unsolicited all-cash on-market takeover offer to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares in Australian performance and lifestyle footwear retailer Accent Group Limited that it does not already own. The offer is set at 0.65 Australian dollars per share, valuing the remaining 77.10 percent...

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Modern Ambition announces Canadian expansion plans

Emerging menswear brand Modern Ambition, part of fashion company Mondetta Canada, Inc., has announced plans to accelerate its growth across Canada with new retail locations slated for Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, alongside a “significant investment” in a first-of-its-kind luxury mobile showroom. In a statement, Modern Ambition, which is...

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El Corte Inglés boosts profits by +22.6 percent to 628 million euros in 2025

Madrid – Spanish department store group El Corte Inglés reported the results for its last fiscal year 2025 on Monday morning. For the period ending February 28, 2026, the company increased its revenues and profits while continuing to reduce its debt. According to information provided by the Spanish company's management, El Corte Inglés (ECI)...

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Sean O'Brien wins LCF Enterprise Challenge

London College of Fashion (LCF), UAL, has named Sean O'Brien as the winner of its 10th annual LCF Enterprise Challenge, a platform that showcases the creative talent, innovative spirit and entrepreneurial ambition of its current students, addressing challenges across fashion, technology, sustainability and culture. The competition is open to...