Fashion

Tailored Brands on Wednesday announced the appointment of John Tighe to the role of chief executive officer, as well as joining the U.S. apparel firm’s board of directors, effective August 5. Read More

​Selfridges wants to convert 630 sq m of its London flagship store from office space to an invitation-only club with high-end dining facilities. Read More

​Retail giant Frasers Group said on Thursday that it won’t be bidding for Revolution Beauty after having confirmed earlier this month that it was looking at a cash offer for the up-for-sale business. Read More

​We hear a lot about the impact of Mother’s day but less about Father’s Day, perhaps understandable given that the latter is a smaller spend event. But two releases this week show that it remains key for summer gifting. Read More

​There’s slow fashion and there’s really slow fashion, which is where Barnfield Customs comes in. The British menswear brand makes high-end outerwear and knitwear “for those who value patience, provenance and purpose”. Read More

As Paris menswear week begins, multi-brand showrooms including Man Welcome Edition and Sphère will unveil spring/summer 2026 collections and archival pieces across the city. Read More

China’s extended 618 shopping festival ended quietly despite a record number of orders on JD.com, as discount fatigue, economic concerns and shifting consumer habits continued to weigh on retail enthusiasm. Read More

​Recently-rebranded De Beers London, the retail arm of diamonds giant De Beers Group, has named Emmanuelle Nodale as its new CEO. Read More

Brunello Cucinelli adds “docudrama star” to his list of professions, which already includes designer, brand builder, philanthropist and savant. Read More

Couture, by legal definition a French term, very occasionally finds its highest expression outside of France, like this week in Naples, when Max Mara presented its Atelier Collection for FW 2025. Read More