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Frances Valentine
Frances Valentine Launches Mission Vintage YouTube Series
Frances Valentine debuts Mission Vintage, a four-part YouTube series following CEO Elyce Arons as she hunts for vintage pieces that inspire the brand's designs.
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Iets Frans
Iets Frans Lands Exclusively at Metro Boutique Switzerland
Swiss retailer Metro Boutique becomes the exclusive physical stockist of streetwear brand Iets Frans, with in-store launch events in Basel, Bern, Glatt and Vernier.
Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable Fashion Shines at Blenheim Palace Show
Cherwell Collective's third annual Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace diverted 85kg of waste, showcasing over 50 upcycled looks and highlighting circular design education.
Jil Sander
Jil Sander and Oliver Peoples Launch Second Eyewear Collection
Jil Sander and Oliver Peoples unveil their second sunglasses collaboration, featuring three new styles handmade in Japan with Italian lenses.
Uniqlo
Uniqlo's US Strategy: LifeWear and Localised Growth
Uniqlo's US expansion balances LifeWear basics with localised campaigns and regional flagships, targeting secondary markets and digital growth.
Japan Retail
Japan fashion prices cool as clothing sales slip again
Japanese clothing and footwear prices rose 1.5% year on year in August, below headline inflation, while apparel store sales fell for a twelfth month, METI data show.
China Inflation
China's Clothing Prices Outpace Headline Inflation
China's clothing prices rose 1.3% in August 2026, faster than overall inflation, while retail sales of clothes fell 0.5%. Explore the latest data.