Icicle and Songzio step up their presence in Paris
The Chinese brand and the South Korean label, both listed on the official Paris Fashion Week calendars, are each opening new boutiques in the French capital. Read More
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European textile firms join forces to demand ‘urgent action’ against ultra-fast fashion
In a joint letter addressed to the European Commission, European textile and clothing companies write that they “can no longer wait years for measures to be taken.” Read More
Selfridges in major link with Disney for Christmas
Selfridges on Tuesday revealed a major link-up with Disney that will launch on 6 November in time for the festive season. The two companies said it’s an “unprecedented festive collaboration to excite and enchant”. Read More
Cambridge Satchel launches Harvard and Columbia Universities collab
Cambridge Satchel is known for its collaborations with designer and premium labels but perhaps its latest collab is most fitting given its star product’s origins as a school bag. Read More
Initio Parfums Privés puts neuroscience at the heart of its customer journey
Initio Parfums Privés unveils a neuroscience-based olfactory experience, marking a new milestone in innovation and emotion-driven retail strategy within the global fragrance industry. Read More
Bodycare to shut another 30 stores
The closures at the failed Bodycare chain aren’t over. Only shortly after it closed 32 of its 147 stores, the business is now closing a further 30 with the loss of 235 jobs. Read More
Swatch sells watch lampooning Trump’s 39% tariffs on Switzerland
Swatch has begun selling a special edition watch with the numbers three and nine reversed on its face in a play on the 39% tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on U.S. imports from Switzerland last month. Read More
Neil Lane, jeweler to the stars, subject of first solo exhibition
The Los Angeles-based jeweler will be the subject of his first solo exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art from October 18 to January 18, 2026. Neil Lane talks to FashionNetwork.com about his career and latest news. Read More
UK’s Sainsbury’s ends talks to sell Argos to China’s JD.com
British supermarket group Sainsbury’s said on Sunday it has terminated talks with Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com over selling the Argos general merchandise retailer, a day after confirming discussions were underway. Read More
Amazon, Temu, and Zalando lead European cross-border fashion e-commerce
In fashion, beauty, and luxury, rankings of the biggest cross-border sales sites operating in Europe show that these three markets are dominated by Amazon, Notino, and Swarovski, with Temu waiting in the wings. Read More