Donald Trump’s TikTok deal is almost done, with the U.S. sale of the Chinese-owned platform being finalised this week. There’s a few words we could use to describe the negotiated agreement, but U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent chose one The Late Show host Stephen Colbert can’t unhear. “We reached a final deal on TikTok,” Bessent…
Italy remains the top country by share of visitors at Europe’s leading trade fair for fabrics and accessories for swimwear, lingerie and athleisure, followed by France, Spain, Germany and the UK. Read More
The Swedish brand, backed by LVMH Luxury Ventures, is opening its first permanent department-store concessions at Printemps Femme and Printemps Homme, signalling a new phase in its global expansion. Read More
ASOS may be an online retailer but it’s been doing a lot physically lately from US and UK pop-ups to physical retail deals for Topshop. And now it’s set to open another pop-up, this time on London’s Carnaby Street. Read More
As Chinese shoppers dip toes back in the luxury pool, brands are targeting economically resilient high-earners with distinctive, personalised experiences as their focus shifts more to market share than growth. Read More
It is not unusual to see fashion weeks flourishing in cities other than Milan or Paris. However, few are as established and distinctive as France’s Toulouse Fashion Week (TFW). Read More
One of the world’s poorest countries is reeling from the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, which has crippled its key textile industry and exacerbated already high unemployment. Read More
Nike is doubling down on its London focus for its women’s offer with a dedicated space having just opened in Selfridges and another due on the King’s Road early next month. Read More
French billionaire Bernard Arnault has long sought to tighten his control over LVMH, the luxury conglomerate he founded almost four decades ago. This year, his efforts have gone into overdrive. Read More
Over the weekend, Yemen’s Houthi rebels released Intissar al-Hammadi, who had been imprisoned for nearly five years on charges of violating local social norms, which she denied. Read More
