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OTB's Renzo Rosso: “We must engage with AI, it must be a stimulus”

OTB's theory involves sourcing materials and workmanship within a 20-kilometre radius of the company's headquarters. This concept is to 'Made in Italy' what artificial intelligence and innovation are to the competitiveness and growth of the fashion industry. This summarises the strategy of Staff International, the production and logistics...

Mulberry returns to London Fashion Week schedule

British heritage brand Mulberry is returning to the London Fashion Week schedule in September to showcase Christopher Kane’s debut collection. Kane was appointed creative director of ready-to-wear for Mulberry in March, marking a return for the leather goods brand back to the clothing category, as part of the brand’s ‘Back to the Mulberry Spirit...

Richemont finalises sale of Baume & Mercier to Damiani Group

On Wednesday, luxury group Richemont, parent company of Cartier, announced it has finalised the sale of watchmaker Baume & Mercier to the Italian Damiani Group. The initial agreement for this private transaction was made public on January 22, 2026. It involves the acquisition of 100 percent of the Swiss brand's shares, with all prerequisite...

Kappahl acquires majority stake in Swedish secondhand retailer Arkivet

Nordic retail giant Kappahl Group has acquired a majority stake in Arkivet Second Hand, reflecting a strategic move to strengthen its position in circular fashion and expand resale capabilities. Arkivet, known as Sweden’s leading secondhand retail chain, will continue to operate its 'Modern Second Hand' concept, which combines curated pre-owned...

Asos sells Atlanta fulfilment centre for 48 million pounds

Fashion e-tail giant Asos has completed the disposal of its Atlanta fulfilment centre, in a transaction that forms part of its ongoing programme to sell non-core assets and simplify its logistics footprint. The lease for the US site has been assigned to a global consumer brand, while the associated automation assets have been acquired by a...

Online sales in France hit new record with 7 percent growth in 2025

Paris - For the seventh consecutive year, online sales set a new record in 2025. Sales were up by 7 percent, with French consumers spending almost 200 billion euros online, the Fédération du e-commerce et de la vente à distance (Fevad) announced on Wednesday. E-commerce is “firmly established in the daily lives of French people,” Marc Lolivier,...

Mori partners with Littleloop on resale programme

Kidswear brand Mori has partnered with Littleloop to launch a resale and take-back service for outgrown Mori and Kidly by Mori clothing, expanding its circular fashion offer. The initiative responds to a rising demand for secondhand childrenswear. In Mori's latest survey, 43 percent of customers said they now buy baby and children’s clothing...

CFDA unveils NYFW schedule with new additions, returning brands and fur-free debut

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has released the preliminary schedule for New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2027, introducing a mix of new designer debuts, returning names and policy changes across the six-day event. Running from 10 to 15 September, the schedule features 70 runway shows and presentations. Diane von...

Following Vaayu acquisition, Carbonfact launches open-source LCA database

Environmental intelligence platform Carbonfact has released a free, open-source database featuring detailed environmental impact data for textile manufacturing, arriving shortly after the company's acquisition of fellow fashion sustainability platform Vaayu in May. The database contains 300 Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) datasets covering core...

Reju opens first R&D centre in North America

Textile-to-textile materials regeneration company Reju announced today the opening of its first research and development (R&D) centre in North America. Its establishment means the company is a step closer to building a closed-loop recycling ecosystem that converts discarded fabric and textiles into quality products. The new facility is located...