Fashion

July ended with a flourish of UK store announcements, two in the north of England and two in the London area. Read More

Former Whistles MD Helen Williamson has returned to her native North East coast as a ‘fractional’ managing director for lifestyle brand Tutti. Read More

Everyone has heard the name Porsche. For most, it will conjure images of the famed 911 sports car. Fewer will think of Porsche Design watches, even though they’ve been produced for more than 40 years. Read More

A contract has been signed for the purchase of 60% of the shares in the Bogner Group, Katjes International announced in Emmerich. The purchase price was not disclosed. Read More

When Zhang Dayong lay in a pool of blood on a sidewalk in Rome after being shot six times, few suspected a link to Italy’s storied textile hub of Prato. Read More

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. defended its media campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney following criticism that the ads have racist undertones.  Read More

For more than two years, Puma SE’s top brass spoke of “elevating” the German brand and making its sneakers and apparel more aspirational.  Read More

According to the French Fashion Institute, summer sales have been disappointing for apparel retailers in France, whose sales in the four-week period fell 2.7% below the same period in 2024, and were 0.1% down in H1. Read More

French fashion group SMCP, known for Sandro and Maje, appoints new general directors at Fursac and Claudie Pierlot. Both leaders bring strategic expertise to elevate the smaller brands’ performance and global potential. Read More

Milan Fashion Week returns with 55 shows, 12 new names, and headline debuts at Gucci, Jil Sander, and Bottega Veneta. The packed schedule also includes Giorgio Armani’s 50th anniversary and Fendi’s co-ed show. Read More