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Lidl: Realignment and international positioning of sports brand Crivit

German discount supermarket Lidl is aiming to realign its sports brand Crivit and, with a campaign, make it the “strongest movement brand in Europe”. “Find Your Move” is the brand’s first international omnichannel campaign, Lidl announced on Wednesday. It was to be shown on television, via social networks and in physical stores in over 30...

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Asics pledges to stop sourcing and using kangaroo skins in footwear

Japanese sportswear brand Asics has announced that it has stopped sourcing kangaroo skins for its athletic footwear. The news comes days after German brand Adidas revealed that it had halted the use of the marsupial skin for its soccer cleats. Asics confirmed its decision to step away from using kangaroo leather to the Animal Wellness and the...

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Kering Eyewear to develop smart glasses with Google

Kering Eyewear, part of luxury fashion group Kering, has inked a new partnership with Google to develop AI-powered “smart glasses” with Android XR. The collaboration is being described as a “new chapter in design for smart glasses” as it will combine Kering Eyewear’s high-end eyewear expertise, known for its collections with Gucci and Saint...

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Palm Angels to launch fragrance line with Revlon

Luxury streetwear brand Palm Angels, which was acquired by brand management company Bluestar Alliance in February 2025, will launch its debut fragrance in 2027, after signing a licensing deal with beauty conglomerate Revlon. In a statement, Palm Angels said it has signed a long-term fragrance licensing agreement with Revlon to develop a...

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Saudi Fashion Awards return as Riyadh stakes claim as regional creative capital

The Saudi Fashion Commission has confirmed the return of the Saudi Fashion Awards for a second edition, to be held in Riyadh on May 22. The announcement comes as Saudi Arabia intensifies its push to position itself as a serious player in the global fashion and beauty industries, and underscores the Kingdom’s ambition to shape its own fashion...

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Tory Burch unveils collaboration with BonBon

American fashion brand Tory Burch has launched a capsule collection with BonBon, the Swedish candy company based in New York. The limited-edition collection reinterprets Tory Burch's classical styles in the textures, colours, and flavours of BonBon, including its ‘Miller’ sandal and mini ‘Fleming’ hobo bag, which have been dipped in a “sugar”...

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Jimmy Choo delves into the archives ahead of 30th anniversary

British luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo has unveiled a curated edit of archival styles from the first five years of the label, which it states represent the “blueprint” and DNA of the brand, ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2026. The archival edit has been curated by the brand’s creative director Sandra Choi, alongside BFC New Generation...

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Rowing Blazers announces partnership with Mattel

New York-based clothing brand Rowing Blazers has signed a new partnership with toy manufacturer Mattel to introduce a series of nostalgic collaborations featuring some of its much-loved characters. The partnership kicks off on May 20 with a capsule collection featuring Thomas from the Thomas & Friends franchise, combining Rowing Blazers' playful...

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From needle to thread: How Wandler's Hortensia bag is made

Behind every product in a shop is a production process. In the ‘From needle to thread’ series, FashionUnited speaks to an expert about how an everyday garment or accessory is made. This time: the Italian production team of Dutch fashion brand Wandler on how the Hortensia Bag, the brand's first design, is made. The Hortensia Bag is made entirely...

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Garments of Princess Diana to be auctioned

Los Angeles (dpa) - A bright red ski suit, an elegant evening gown, a pink hat: numerous gowns and other memorabilia belonging to Princess Diana (1961-1997) are to be auctioned in Beverly Hills, California, at the end of June. Highlights of the auction include a cream-coloured evening gown by designer Catherine Walker from 1986 (estimated price...

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Cannes Film Festival attracts luxury watch thieves: Authorities respond

Each season, with the sun and the Cannes Film Festival, very wealthy tourists and their luxury watches begin their journey to the French Riviera, attracting highly specialised and well-organised thieves in their wake. This presents a unique challenge, and the authorities are trying to adapt. On Saturday, the thieves won the game of cat and...

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Balenciaga names Pierpaolo Piccioli Creative Director amid strategic overhaul at Kering

Kering has appointed Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new creative director of Balenciaga, marking a pivotal moment in the French luxury conglomerate’s broader effort to stabilise and reposition its flagship fashion houses after a challenging 2024. The group reported a 12 per cent drop in annual revenue for 2024, with widening losses at Gucci, as well...