Prada is exploring a collaboration with Indian footwear artisans after backlash over a sandal design resembling traditional Kolhapuri styles sparked debate—and pride—across India’s cultural and fashion communities. Read More
Nike has appointed Aaron Cain, VP of Men’s, as CEO of Converse to revive the brand’s falling sales. Cain replaces Jared Carver as Converse struggles through eight consecutive quarters of revenue decline. Read More
On Thursday, LVMH’s eyewear division inaugurated a new production site entirely dedicated to metal eyewear in its Longarone stronghold in the Veneto region, bringing its total production area to 40,000 square meters. Read More
Fast Retailing’s nine-month and Q3 results this week showed its star Uniqlo chain is continuing its strong performance, albeit facing a tough market in China. But what about its other brands? Read More
Income, organization, relationship with brands, and harassment. A study paints a picture of European creators, caught between ethical aspirations and sometimes unrealistic brand demands. Read More
Pitti Immagine has announced that Satoshi Kuwata, founder and creative director of Setchu, will be the special guest at the upcoming edition of Fragranze, where he will preview his first perfume collection. Read More
Pandora may license its China operations after years of declining sales, as local digital rivals and shifting tastes toward gold challenge the world’s top jewelry maker by volume in the world’s biggest jewelry market. Read More
Giorgio Armani, founder of the iconic Italian fashion house, turns 91 and assures his return in September after a health issue caused him to miss recent Milan and Paris fashion shows for the first time. Read More
A footfall report from MRI Software this week has already told us that visitor traffic to UK stores was weak in June. And on Friday another report — this time from the BRC-Sensormatic — went further. Read More
Lifestyle and womenswear brand Club L London is seeing strong international growth and has just announced the opening of a German-language website. Read More
