Latest Articles in Fashion

At Milan Fashion Week, industry's darker side goes unmentioned

Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod's fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company -- and country -- is renowned. But despite that display of handcraft, there has been little mention at Milan Fashion Week of some of the industry's forgotten workers -- whom prosecutors...

Fashion

‘World’s first’: Topshop and THG Studios host AI-driven shoppable catwalk

Topshop ventured into new realms this week, hosting an AI-driven shoppable catwalk via ‘Front Row AI’, an event app built by THG Ingenuity. Certified as a “world’s first”, the event transitioned the catwalk into a shoppable ecosystem, allowing users to interact with the show, try-on virtual outfits and purchase looks directly from the runway....

Fashion

Marks & Spencer launches cotton programme in bid to strengthen biodiverse farming practices

British department store Marks & Spencer has established a new partnership with sustainability innovator Pilio to launch the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton programme. The initiative intends to broaden access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices within Indian cotton-growing communities. Developed as part of Marks...

Featured

Fashion |Interview

Rachel Arthur on why production volumes & incentives must change to reach sustainability goals

There are countless sustainability initiatives across the global fashion industry, but who is truly driving that transition? Are their efforts visible to the public or not? In this series, we interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts, and activists in fashion to see what we can learn from their work. We speak with Rachel...

Fashion |IN PICTURES

Meryll Rogge makes a colourful Marni debut with respect for the archives

A significant moment in the career of Belgian designer Meryll Rogge. After working for Dries van Noten and her own eponymous brand, she now heads the Italian luxury fashion house Marni. Both the fashion house and the designer appreciate colourful and unexpected combinations, which Rogge's debut collection was full of. “Echoes of the known and...

Fashion

Prada unravels, layers and reveals at Milan Fashion Week

Does Prada want to coddle you in an unravelling world? At Milan Fashion Week on Thursday, the Prada show opened with cozy knit sweaters and multi-coloured scarves, only for garments to be ripped open, exposed and distressed as the catwalk continued. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan were celebrity guests in the front row of the...

Fashion

LFW FW26 color trends: Gothic black, army green, creamy winter white and more

At LFW FW26, the dominant mood was undeniably subdued. Black led the way, with burgundy and brown offering variations. Army green, already prominent in pre-fall 2026 and at NYFW FW26, maintained its influence, reinforcing utilitarian aesthetics. Grey re-emerged as a key player in sharp, tailored suiting, while pairings of navy and sky blue...

Fashion

Paris College of Art launches MA in critical fashion practices amid industry reckoning

Paris College of Art (PCA) has announced the launch of a new Master of Arts in Critical Fashion Practices, set to begin in September 2026. Applications for the English-language program are now open. The graduate degree arrives at a time of heightened scrutiny for the global fashion industry, which has faced ongoing criticism over environmental...

Fashion

Anti-fur protests escalate at MFW as animal welfare groups ramp up efforts

Milan Fashion Week has become the scene of heightened demonstrations as animal rights activists ramp up efforts and rally against the continued use of fur on the runway. A total of 14 protests are planned throughout the week, with a further two or three daily actions scheduled outside of official National Chamber of Italian Fashion (CNMI)...

Fashion

Topshop fuels European rollout with Bestseller and Wehkamp partnerships

Topshop is accelerating its relaunch in Europe through a new partnership with Danish fashion giant Bestseller and a rollout into Wehkamp, a multibrand retailer in the Netherlands. The two deals intend to serve Topshop’s wider purpose of strengthening its global presence, building on a similar approach the brand has already undertaken in specific...

Fashion

Milan Fashion Week: Maria Grazia Chiuri's sensual and delicate return to Fendi

Milan, Italy – Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri made her return to Fendi on Wednesday. She presented a sensual and delicate collection in Milan, featuring furs and leathers crafted like lace. A seasoned designer with experience at Dior and Valentino, Maria Grazia Chiuri returned to Fendi 35 years after her debut at the Roman house. This debut co-ed...

Featured

Fashion |Interview

Marks & Spencer accelerates into Formula 1 with Williams Racing partnership

Marks & Spencer has signed a multiyear deal with Atlassian Williams F1 team, marking the British department store’s first move into Formula 1. From the 2026 season, the retailer will become the team’s official travel kit partner, dressing the Williams team as they compete across 24 races in 21 countries on the Formula 1 calendar. The partnership...