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Dark Academia: Inspiration for pre-fall and FW26

The women’s Pre-Fall 2026 collections will be rolling out from now through January, offering early clues about what’s ahead. While many micro-trends flare up and fade, the theme 'Dark Academia' continues to endure. Our ongoing fascination with this brooding, bookish spin on school uniforms may well be rooted in our collective nostalgia for...

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IKKS Group acquired, many jobs to be cut

French ready-to-wear group IKKS, having been placed in receivership, has found a buyer. The acquisition will see its workforce halved with the loss of approximately 500 jobs, according to the takeover bid approved by the Paris Commercial Court on Friday. 546 direct jobs retained out of 1,094 The offer proposes the retention of 546 direct jobs...

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Lululemon needs infusion of new skills, says founder

Chip Wilson, Founder of Lululemon Athletica, and one of its largest shareholders, stated that the board's praise for Calvin McDonald, a CEO who has overseen massive value destruction over the past two years, shows blatant disregard for shareholders. He also noted that this latest failure only amplifies the urgency the company faces and the...

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Toms' next chapter: CEO Jessica Alsing discusses brand resurgence and global market expansion

Earlier this year, Toms found its new chief executive in Jessica Alsing, the first woman to helm the global footwear brand. Her appointment marked the beginning of a new phase defined by growth, innovation and a renewed take on philanthropic giving, the latter a core pillar in the brand’s legacy. Upon her appointment, Alsing underlined a focus...

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Pucci is heading to Sicily for SS26 catwalk show

Italian fashion house Pucci, owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced its next destination show will take place in Sicily, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, just south of the Italian peninsula. The catwalk is scheduled for April 17 and will be a ‘see now, buy now’ showcase for the brand’s spring/summer 2026...

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Bioworld Launches an in-house investment platform

Bioworld, a global manufacturer of licensed apparel, accessories, and home goods, known for its pop culture merchandise, is looking to accelerate the next generation of global consumer brands with the launch of its in-house investment platform. The launch of Bioworld Ventures marks a new chapter for the merchandising brand, as it focuses on...

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Gymshark unveils debut New York flagship

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has released the first images of its New York City flagship store, set to open its doors on Saturday, December 13, which marks the brand’s biggest store in the US, following its store at Roosevelt Field shopping centre in Long Island, New York, in October. Located at 11 Bond Street, the 13,000...

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Pacsun launches vintage platform in collaboration with Springy

Pacsun is venturing into vintage. The US retailer has partnered with secondhand platform Springy to launch a curated resale store, catering to the rising demand for pre-loved fashion among Gen Z. ‘PS Vintage Powered by Springy’ offers thousands of pieces for men and women, including a mix of graphic t-shirts, hoodies, denim and jackets. Each...

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Former Levi’s Americas president ups stake in Dr. Martens

Robert Hanson, the former president of Levi’s Americas, has increased his shareholding in Dr. Martens just days after initially snapping up a stake in the British footwear company. According to a London Stock Exchange filing, Hanson, who joined the board as an independent non-executive director in March, has secured another 104,000 shares in Dr....

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Save The Duck plots 30 store openings over next five years

Italian outerwear label Save The Duck is preparing to rollout 30 stores over the next three to five years, alongside additional locations in Japan. The plans were confirmed to FashionUnited by the luxury brand’s chief executive officer, Nicolas Bargi, who said the retail expansion intends to support wider growth, particularly among Save The Duck...

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Taxation of small Chinese parcels: EU moves to practical implementation

Brussels (Belgium) - The principle has been agreed, yet practical details remain to be settled. The 27 member states must find a provisional solution on Friday to tax the mountains of small Chinese parcels imported into the European Union “as soon as possible” in 2026. This move comes without waiting for the initial deadline set for 2028. Some...

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Destination XL merges with FullBeauty as quarterly losses widen

Destination XL Group (DXL) has announced its intention to merge with FBB Holdings I, Inc. (FullBeauty) to create a “scaled, category-defining retailer for inclusive apparel”. The news comes as the US commerce retailer of Big + Tall men’s clothing reported widening losses in the third quarter, with consumers said to be shopping less frequently....