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In memoriam: Remembering the fashion industry figures we lost in 2025

Every year, the fashion world welcomes new talent and established names. Unfortunately, we must also say goodbye to individuals who have had a lasting impact on the industry. FashionUnited pays tribute to the fashion professionals who passed away globally in 2025. January: designer Rosita Missoni, photographer Oliviero Toscani Rosita Missoni,...

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New Year Honours 2026: Scamp & Dude founder awarded OBE

Jo Tutchener Sharp, the founder of Scamp & Dude, has been awarded an OBE as part of the King’s 2026 New Year Honours, recognising her services to fashion and charity. Sharp, who also serves as the brand’s chief executive officer, expressed her excitement over the honour on LinkedIn, where she dedicated the recognition to the Scamp & Dude team,...

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Lululemon founder nominates three board members as leadership remains in limbo

Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon Athletica, has nominated three executives for the Canadian activewear brand’s board of directors as the company’s leadership remains at a crossroads. Among the nominees, each of whom will stand for election at Lululemon’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Wilson has put forth Marc Maurer, the former...

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Saks Global CEO reportedly due to step down

Marc Metrick, the chief executive officer of luxury retail group Saks Global, is believed to be preparing to exit the company. This is according to multiple sources for Puck News, which noted that Metrick had declined to comment on the matter. A source close to Saks Global told Puck that Metrick currently remains employed by the company. If...

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And B.B. created style

Paris (France) - She had the art of elevating simplicity. Brigitte Bardot consistently inspired with her relaxed, head-to-toe style, turning simple pieces like the Breton top and ballet flats into cult classics. Beyond these timeless womenswear staples, the Brigitte Bardot style also encompassed silhouettes that were both sexy and liberated. It...

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Best of 2025: The year in interviews

2025 has been a busy period for the industry, with leadership overhauls, retail expansions and international growth reflecting a dynamic market. To get insight into this continuous evolution, FashionUnited spent the year catching up with business leaders, founders and more. Here are some of the best interviews of the year: Priya Downes, Nudea...

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Lorenzo Bertelli (Prada): "thanks to AI, we will finally be able to value people who work with their hands"

Scandicci (Florence, Italy). “Technology and artificial intelligence will give us efficiency and free up time for high value-added work,” stated Lorenzo Bertelli, chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility for the Prada Group, and the future CEO. Bertelli was in Scandicci in November, together with current CEO Andrea...

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Esprit leadership resigns: William Pak and Christin Su Yi Chiu to exit group

Esprit continues to face turmoil. Following the insolvency of its European entities and a shift away from its traditional retail model, Esprit Holdings Limited has announced further significant changes to its senior management just before the year's end. The Hong Kong-listed fashion group has announced that chairwoman Christin Su Yi Chiu and...

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LVMH appoints new managing director at Bulgari, Laura Burdese

Luxury giant LVMH announced on Thursday the appointment of Laura Burdese as managing director of the Italian jewellery brand Bulgari, effective July 1, 2026. Burdese, 54, who has served as deputy managing director since July 2024, will succeed Jean-Christophe Babin. Babin will remain chairman of the board of directors at Bulgari, “while...

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Future and Louis Vuitton: luxury's recognition of contemporary rap

Rapper Future has been named a “Friend of the House” for luxury brand Louis Vuitton. Future, whose real name is Nayvadius Wilburn, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and producer. He was born in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, US. At the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, Future was dressed in Louis Vuitton. He also...

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Antony Price, designer for rock musicians, has died

Antony Price, the man who brought fashion to the forefront of the music industry, died on Tuesday. While unknown to the general public, he was by no means unloved. He was 80 years old. In the seventies, the British tailor put the superstars of Roxy Music in the spotlight with his finely cut tailoring, which was as exciting as the vibrant and...

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Could Pieter Mulier be moving to Versace?

Fashion might still have one last big surprise in store before the year ends. With Versace’s creative director position once again vacant, speculation has been rife – but some believe the mystery could be solved sooner rather than later. According to multiple media outlets, including WWD, Alaïa creative director Pieter Mulier is expected to join...