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Zara confirms “fashion house” strategy through collaboration with Ludovic de Saint Sernin

Zara has announced the development and upcoming launch of a capsule collection designed by the celebrated young French fashion designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin. Through this global project, the flagship of the Spanish fashion group Inditex takes another step in its strategy. The goal is to transform from a clothing brand into a “fashion house”...

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Nike unveils two new women’s retail destinations in London

US sportswear brand Nike is opening two new retail destinations in London designed “to serve women” as part of its continuing strategy to invest in creating “bold and distinctive sport retail experiences” to drive future growth. The first womenswear-dedicated bricks-and-mortar shopping experience has opened within Selfridges London, where Nike...

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A sublime Pierpaolo Piccioli makes Balenciaga 'chic' again

Madrid – Just over 15 minutes. That was the duration of the presentation for Balenciaga's new collection. It was all the time Pierpaolo Piccioli needed to usher in a new chapter as the new creative director of the emblematic French fashion house of Spanish origin. This new era is marked by a return to the 'chic' refinement that made the master...

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McCollough and Hernandez embrace Anderson's legacy in their debut for Loewe

Continuity and heritage. These two terms best summarise the new path Spanish brand Loewe has begun to tread, following the departure of Jonathan Anderson and the arrival of the duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez as the new creative directors of the Spanish fashion house. This marks a new chapter in its nearly 200-year history. The North...

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Temily partners with Tomorrow London to accelerate global growth

New York-based Temily, described as a “next-generation luxury fashion house," has signed a strategic partnership with fashion incubator and accelerator Tomorrow London, designed to accelerate the brand’s global growth. In a statement, the two companies said the move would allow luxury womenswear label Temily to expand its global presence,...

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Puig showcases Carolina Herrera SS26 collection in Madrid

Madrid – Puig, the Spanish multinational, exhibited a remarkable display of influence, convening power, and leadership within the fashion and beauty industry. This was showcased in Madrid with the presentation of Carolina Herrera's new SS26 collection. Carolina Herrera is one of the largest assets held by the company chaired by Marc Puig. Since...

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Loewe's AW25 collection: Anderson's final bow and a collaboration with Albers

Madrid – Following the usual rhythm of a fashion house, Loewe boutiques have welcomed new fashion and accessories for the autumn/winter 2025/2026 season. These men's and women's collections mark the final creative work of Jonathan Anderson for the Spanish brand. Anderson led the brand from September 2013 to March 17, 2025. This collection links...

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Desigual and Botter collaborate on 'High Tides' capsule collection

Madrid – Desigual is staying true to its roots while embracing fresh creative expressions within the framework of traditional clothing. The brand has teamed up with Dutch label Botter to create a collaborative capsule collection, available first to members of the Desigual Club. Originally announced in mid-July by the Spanish brand and...

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Fforme founder launches new label Ossou

Nina Khosla, founder of Fforme, has teamed up with Talia Shuvalov, founder of fine jewellery line Erede and formerly of Alexander Wang and Narciso Rodriguez, to launch Ossou, a new women’s ready-to-wear line that aims to “elevate the foundation of a modern wardrobe”. Ossou, derived from the word “bone,” in reference to the “quiet structure...

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Mammoth task for Jonathan Anderson: What awaits the designer at Dior?

Jonathan Anderson’s appointment as artistic director of both menswear and womenswear at Dior may have been long speculated and widely anticipated, but the now-confirmed dual role for the Northern Irish designer is nonetheless historic. With a somewhat understated announcement on Monday, Anderson becomes the first designer to lead all divisions...

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BIRD: New womenswear trade fair in China

China is getting a new trade fair specialising in womenswear with the BIRD Fashion Fair. The China National Garment Association (CNGA) is hosting the first edition of BIRD in June. It is the first “international trade fair dedicated exclusively to innovations in womenswear,” the Chinese apparel association announced on Wednesday. The acronym...

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Quiksilver to relaunch womenswear under Velocity Global Brands deal

Authentic Brands Group, the parent company of Quiksilver, has announced a new partnership with Velocity Global Brands which will see the relaunch of a women’s line for the snowboard and surf wear label. Through the agreement, Velocity will lead the design, manufacturing and distribution of womenswear in the US and Canada for Quiksilver. Products...