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On Thursday, Kering’s chief executive gave an impressive, nearly three-hour solo presentation to unveil his plan to turn the group around by 2030. He detailed four major levers of action. Read More

Barrel trousers, with their distinctive, ballooned cut, were thought unlikely ever to make it off the catwalks. Yet they have recently taken over everyday wardrobes for women and men alike. Read More

The Barcelona-based platform staged the 37th edition of its catwalk showcase from April 14 to 17 at Port Vell, an event defined by international debuts, activism, and a tribute to Adolfo Domínguez. Read More

The owner of the Wynsors shoe chain has filed its accounts for 2024 and they may be somewhat out of date by now, but they show the challenges the business, continues to face. Read More

​Mulberry has been in the news quite a bit of late, especially with its announcement of Christopher Kane joining it. And on Monday the brand made more news, saying FY26 saw it on a definite recovery trajectory. Read More

​Susie Cave — the former supermodel Susie Bick — is back in the fashion sector with the planned launch next month of her new venture Susie Cave Weddings and Funerals. Read More

Money managers have turned net-bullish on cotton as surging oil prices tied to the war in Iran boost the appeal of natural fibre over increasingly expensive synthetics. Read More

When David Henderson-Stewart first visited Russia’s Raketa watch factory, its ⁠few remaining watchmakers were huddled in winter coats. Now, President Vladimir Putin now wears a watch made by ⁠its bespoke offshoot. Read More

Salvatore Ferragamo’s controlling shareholder said on Monday it had appointed ⁠former Estee Lauder chief executive Fabrizio Freda as special strategic adviser. Read More

​Debenhams Group has promoted Paul Aspden to chief technology officer as the business “accelerates its technology strategy and enters its next phase of growth”. Read More