Marianne Caroline

About the journal

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Marianne Caroline is an independent journal about the fashion industry — not just what is on the runway this season, but everything around it: the mills and workshops, the price tags and supply chains, the people who cut, sew, style and sell.

Fashion coverage tends to move at the speed of the feed. A collection is shown, photographed, judged and forgotten inside a week. This journal takes the opposite approach. Each piece is written to still be worth reading a year from now.

Contact

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The simplest way to reach us is by email: hello@mariannecaroline.com. Every message is read by a person, and we aim to reply within a few working days.

Pitches & story ideas

We’re always interested in stories from inside the industry — designers, pattern cutters, factory owners, buyers, stylists and resellers. If you have a story you think deserves a slower, longer telling, send a short outline: what it is, why now, and who we should talk to.

UK Sustainable Fashion Programme Aims to Reach 250,000

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:17:05 +0000

A Four-Year Mission to Make Sustainable Fashion Everyday

A major new initiative is set to transform how communities across the UK engage with sustainable fashion, launching a four-year programme designed to reach more than a quarter of a million people. Backed by The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund, the project known as Restitch the Future is a collaboration between Bath Spa University’s Future Fashion Works and A Single Thread CIC.

Fashion Jobs in Denmark: Design, Buying and Retail Roles

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:16:16 +0000

Denmark designs clothes for the world but hardly makes them at home, and that single fact shapes almost every fashion career in the country. The openings are not on production lines; they sit in head offices, design studios, showrooms and shop floors, where collections are conceived, priced, marketed and sold to buyers in dozens of countries at once.

From Copenhagen brand headquarters to the textile belt of Central Jutland, the range of roles is broader than most jobseekers expect, spanning pattern cutting and creative buying through to performance marketing and store management.

Recover One: Recycled Fibres That Skip the Dyeing

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:15:28 +0000

Recover One: A New Chapter in Recycled Textiles

Spanish textile innovator Recover, backed by Goldman Sachs, has long been a global leader in producing recycled cotton and other circular materials for the fashion industry. Now, the company is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Recover One, a collection of fibres made entirely from recycled materials. What sets this range apart is its ready-to-use nature: unlike conventional recycled fibres, Recover One requires no traditional dyeing processes before it can be turned into yarns or fabrics.

Ain Amor: Sophia Lewis on Slow Fashion and Surplus Fabrics

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:14:41 +0000

Ain Amor is a young label with an unusual structure and an equally unusual pace. Registered in Romania and financed by the production company Texdata, which also handles manufacturing and employs around 200 people, the brand keeps its design and sales in Hamburg and a further sales presence in London. Its creative director, Sophia Lewis, has moved between those cities since the label was established as a collective project in November 2025.

UK and European Fashion Brands: Cracking the US Market

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:13:48 +0000

The transatlantic gap worth billions

American shoppers have a well-documented weakness for British and European style, yet the machinery of cross-border retail keeps getting in the way. Research from market access provider Sold Through, published in its report Dressed for America: The US Opportunity for UK and European Fashion Brands, puts the untapped opportunity at around $50 billion in the US apparel sector. The reason it remains untapped is not a lack of interest. It is friction.

Karl Lagerfeld Eyewear FW26: Parisian Glamour, Modern Edge

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:13:01 +0000

Karl Lagerfeld’s eyewear for autumn/winter 2026 arrives with a clear mission: to distil the house’s graphic codes into frames that feel both architectural and effortlessly wearable. Produced under licence by Marchon Eyewear, the collection spans sunglasses and optical styles for women and men, each piece channeling the sharp, Parisian spirit that has long defined the brand.

A Campaign Steeped in Parisian Allure

The new frames take centre stage in the brand’s current campaign, ‘From Paris With Love’, which pairs Paris Hilton with NOT-KARL – a fresh digital character from the Karl Lagerfeld universe. This playful meeting of pop-culture icon and virtual persona sets the tone for a collection that balances heritage with a forward-looking wink.

ASICS x Distance: A Capsule Collection Inspired by Iten

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:12:07 +0000

A Celebration of Iten’s Running Spirit

ASICS has joined forces with French running retailer Distance for a capsule collection that pays homage to Iten, the Kenyan town renowned for its extraordinary running community. This marks the first collaboration between the two brands, set to launch on 10 October 2026.

The 16-piece apparel range for men and women spans technical running kits to lifestyle tops and hoodies. Many of the performance styles are reimagined versions of pieces from ASICS’ premium Metarun line. The collection is completed by the new Novablast 6 running shoe, which carries the collaboration’s distinctive colour palette from apparel through to footwear.

Brazil's Clothing Prices Rise 3.25% as Retail Sales Fall

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:11:20 +0000

Brazil’s Clothing Prices Rise 3.25% as Retail Sales Fall

Clothing prices in Brazil rose 3.25% year-on-year in August, according to the country’s official statistics agency, IBGE. The figure, which forms part of the broad IPCA consumer price index, represents a slowdown from July’s 3.87% increase and keeps clothing inflation comfortably below the headline rate. Overall IPCA inflation eased to 4.22%, down from 4.44% a month earlier.

On a monthly basis, clothing prices edged up 0.12%, while the all-items index fell 0.32%.

Armedangels Launches Polyester-Free Bouclé Yarn for AW26

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:10:33 +0000

Armedangels Eliminates Polyester from Bouclé with Wool and Lyocell Blend

German fashion label Armedangels has unveiled a bouclé yarn that contains no polyester or other synthetic fibres. First introduced in 2025, the yarn is now being used for additional styles in the brand’s autumn/winter 2026 collection, titled ‘For the Cozy and Curious’. According to the company, the material became a bestseller in its debut season.

Australian Clothing Prices Cool as Shoppers Pull Back

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:09:47 +0000

Fashion inflation eases below the headline rate

Australian shoppers browsing for new season clothing have caught a small break. Consumer price inflation across the economy climbed to 4.0 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, up from 3.5 per cent in July, but clothing and footwear prices did not keep pace with that acceleration. The category rose 2.6 per cent over the year, a marked slowdown from 4.9 per cent in July, and now sits comfortably below the headline rate.

Frances Valentine Launches Mission Vintage YouTube Series

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:16:11 +0000

Frances Valentine, the brand co-founded by Elyce Arons and the late Kate Spade in 2016, has stepped into the world of digital storytelling with the launch of “Mission Vintage.” This four-part YouTube series follows Arons, now CEO, as she travels across the United States in search of vintage garments that serve as both personal passion and professional inspiration.

The series was born from Arons’ long-standing habit of documenting her vintage shopping excursions on social media. “I’m regularly on the road, popping in and out of vintage boutiques and larger shops, picking up vintage gems and taking them back to our offices for inspiration,” she says. “I’ve recently started documenting these excursions on my Instagram, which our followers reacted to so positively, so we decided to take it to YouTube.”

Iets Frans Lands Exclusively at Metro Boutique Switzerland

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:15:24 +0000

Metro Boutique has added the streetwear label Iets Frans to its assortment, making the Swiss fashion retailer the brand’s exclusive physical stockist in the country. The collection arrived online and in stores on Saturday, with the company announcing the tie-up the following Monday.

To introduce the label, Metro Boutique staged a series of launch events across four of its locations: Basel, Bern, the Glatt shopping centre near Zurich, and the Balexert shopping centre in Vernier, close to Geneva. Visitors were treated to DJ sets, a photo booth, a station for making keychains, and drinks. A number of selected content creators turned out for the store launches as well.

Sustainable Fashion Shines at Blenheim Palace Show

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:14:34 +0000

A Palace of Possibility: Sustainable Fashion Takes Centre Stage

In the grandeur of the Orangery at Blenheim Palace, a quiet revolution unfolded on the runway. Over 50 looks, each constructed entirely from circular, upcycled, or sustainable materials, demonstrated that high fashion and environmental responsibility can share the same spotlight. This was the third annual Sustainable Fashion Show by Cherwell Collective, an Oxfordshire grassroots organisation that served as the local hub for Sustainable Fashion Week. The event was more than a display of creativity; it was a practical answer to the global textile waste crisis.

Jil Sander and Oliver Peoples Launch Second Eyewear Collection

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:13:46 +0000

Jil Sander and Oliver Peoples Reveal Second Eyewear Collaboration

Milan-based fashion house Jil Sander, part of the Italian OTB group, has once again joined forces with American eyewear brand Oliver Peoples to release the second chapter of their sunglasses collaboration. The new collection follows the debut drop in March and introduces three fresh styles that blend Jil Sander’s refined aesthetic with Oliver Peoples’ eyewear expertise.

Designed by Jil Sander’s creative director Simone Bellotti alongside the Oliver Peoples team, the collection comprises three distinct models: one in titanium and two in acetate. Each pair is handmade in Japan and fitted with lenses produced in Italy, ensuring a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Uniqlo's US Strategy: LifeWear and Localised Growth

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:13:00 +0000

Uniqlo’s US Strategy: LifeWear and Localised Growth

Uniqlo, the Japanese retail giant, is making bold moves in the United States, blending its signature LifeWear philosophy with a targeted approach to regional expansion. At the helm of its North American marketing efforts is Nico Cessot, who recently shared insights into the company’s aggressive brick-and-mortar and digital scaling strategy. For retail strategists and brand directors, Uniqlo’s playbook offers valuable lessons in balancing global consistency with local relevance.

Japan fashion prices cool as clothing sales slip again

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:12:10 +0000

Clothing prices rise, but more slowly than the headline rate

Japanese shoppers paid a little more for what they wore in August. Nationwide, clothing and footwear prices were 1.5 per cent higher than a year earlier, up from a 1.2 per cent annual rise in July, according to the Statistics Bureau. That still leaves the category below the overall cost-of-living measure: headline consumer prices rose 1.9 per cent year on year, unchanged from the previous month, while the index excluding fresh food advanced 1.7 per cent after 1.8 per cent in July.

China's Clothing Prices Outpace Headline Inflation

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:11:19 +0000

August 2026: Clothing Prices Rise Faster Than Overall Inflation

In August 2026, China’s consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.8% year-on-year, up from 0.5% in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This acceleration in inflation was partly driven by clothing prices, which rose 1.3% year-on-year, following a 1.4% increase in July. Clothing has consistently outpaced headline inflation, signalling sustained cost pressures in the apparel sector.

Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, stood at 1.0%. Within the clothing category, garment prices climbed 1.5% year-on-year, while footwear prices rose 0.7%. On a month-on-month basis, clothing prices edged down 0.1%, but the cumulative increase from January to August averaged 1.6% above the same period a year earlier.

India's Apparel Inflation: August 2026 Price Trends

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:10:31 +0000

Consumer Prices: Clothing Inflation Outpaces Headline

India’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation accelerated to 4.82% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 4.45% in July, according to provisional data from the National Statistical Office (NSO). Within this, clothing and footwear prices rose 3.56% year-on-year, slightly faster than the 3.38% recorded in July. This category remained below the headline rate, with clothing prices increasing 3.93% and footwear prices just 1.12%.

A striking regional divide emerged: rural clothing and footwear inflation stood at 4.17%, while urban areas saw a lower 2.57%. In fact, urban footwear prices actually fell by 0.65% year-on-year. Meanwhile, outside the clothing and footwear basket, silver jewellery prices skyrocketed by 107.11%, and gold, diamond, and platinum jewellery rose 35.53%—a reminder of how precious metals can distort overall price signals.

Elwood Clothing: From Dormant to Profitable, No Discounts

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:09:43 +0000

Elwood Clothing: A Brand Reborn with a No-Discount Philosophy

When Jackson Wirht and creative director Justin Saul acquired Elwood Clothing in 2020, the skate label had already been dormant twice and was relying on heavy discounting to shift stock. Their first move was to change the product question from “will this sell?” to “will we actually wear this?” That simple shift set the tone for a revival that has kept the brand independent and profitable ever since.

Danish Fashion Inflation Stays Below 2% as Sales Surge

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:08:53 +0000

Danish clothing inflation remains below headline rate

Clothing and footwear prices in Denmark rose 1.1 per cent year on year in August 2026, according to Statistics Denmark, up slightly from 0.9 per cent in July but still comfortably below the overall consumer price inflation rate of 2.0 per cent. The headline figure climbed from 1.7 per cent in July, meaning apparel continues to act as a moderating influence on the broader price picture.

Milan Fashion Week SS27: Why the Skirt Stole the Show

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:08:38 +0000

The Skirt Takes Centre Stage

Something quietly decisive happened on the Milan runways this season. After several years in which tailoring, denim and exaggerated trousers dominated the conversation, Spring/Summer 2027 pivoted hard towards a softer, more feminine silhouette — and the skirt emerged as the defining styling piece.

No house stated the case more plainly than Prada. Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons devoted their entire 63-look collection to the skirt, deliberately leaving both trousers and dresses out of the equation. They framed the garment as a “waist-down canvas for self-expression” — a piece with more visible surface area than trousers, and therefore more room for volume, construction, embellishment, layering and play with proportion.

080 Barcelona Fashion October 2026: 25 Designers, 26 Shows, PLEC

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:11:59 +0000

080 Barcelona Fashion: A New Chapter for Spanish Style

From 20 to 23 October 2026, Barcelona will once again become the beating heart of Spanish fashion as the 38th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion takes over the Marina Vela-Port Vell. With 25 participating firms and designers and 26 catwalk shows, this edition promises a vibrant mix of established names, emerging talent and a bold new citywide initiative called PLEC.

Represent Brings British Luxury to Bangkok with Central Embassy Pop-Up

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:11:10 +0000

Represent’s Grand Entrance into Southeast Asia

British premium fashion label Represent is set to make its Thai debut with an exclusive pop-up at Central Embassy in Bangkok, opening on 3 October. The 136-square-metre space, located on the second floor of the luxury department store, marks Represent’s first physical presence in Thailand and signals a bold step into one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant fashion markets.

Golden Hill Tower Marks 25 Years in Myanmar

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:10:23 +0000

A Milestone Celebration in Yangon

Golden Hill Tower Limited, part of the YKK Corporation group, marked its 25th anniversary with a ceremony in Yangon, Myanmar, on 21 September 2026. The event brought together approximately 230 guests, including YKK Corporation president Koichi Matsushima, YKK Holding Asia president Kazuto Daimon, and Golden Hill Tower Limited president Ryuji Shimokawa. The programme featured a commemorative tree planting and a look back at the company’s history.

Burberry Hires Dafydd Moore as VP of Business Technology

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:09:38 +0000

Burberry Recruits Former Superdry Tech Leader

British luxury house Burberry has named Dafydd Moore as its vice president of business technology. Moore joins the company after a tenure at British clothing retailer Superdry, where he served as director of global technology.

Moore shared word of the move publicly, framing it as the start of a fresh chapter after what he described as a rewarding period at Superdry. He thanked colleagues for their support, collaboration and shared achievements over the previous couple of years, and pointed to the work done to turn the business around. He also made clear his eagerness to get started in the new post at Burberry.

Alo and Joe Burrow: Fall 2026 Campaign Redefines Athleisure

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:08:48 +0000

Alo and Joe Burrow team up again for fall 2026

Alo has once again joined forces with NFL quarterback Joe Burrow for its fall 2026 campaign, which launched on Friday. The collaboration highlights Burrow’s off-field wardrobe, merging new seasonal styles with established Alo favourites. This season’s collection is anchored in a tonal palette of Java Brown—a fresh hue for fall—alongside Gravel and Ivory, creating a cohesive and sophisticated look.

New additions include the Alo Suited Trouser, the Cotton Ribbed Parallel Sweater, and the Alpha Shell Long Coat. These pieces are styled alongside Burrow’s go-to Alo staples, the brand’s recently introduced sunglasses collection, and the returning Alo Voyage Duffle. The result is a wardrobe that transitions seamlessly from game day to everyday life, embodying both refinement and ease.

US Apparel Prices Outpace Overall Inflation Again

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:07:59 +0000

US consumer prices continued to rise at a steady pace in August 2026, with headline inflation holding at 3.4% year-on-year, unchanged from July. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that energy prices surged 16.3% compared to a year earlier, while core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy sectors, rose 2.4%. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the consumer price index increased 0.4% from July.

LATAM Fashion Circle: South American Craft Meets Paris

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:07:11 +0000

Can the rich heritage of Latin American artisanal skills be transformed into an offering that resonates on the international stage? Dan Silva asked himself this very question when he conceived LATAM Fashion Circle, a project that has now become a reality. The initiative is set to make its debut during Paris Fashion Week, bringing together eleven brands from South America in the heart of the Marais, at 16 rue de Turenne – the beating heart of Parisian fashion.

Germany's Inflation Rises to 2.9% as Clothing Prices Edge Up

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:06:23 +0000

German Inflation Edges Up to 2.9% in August

Consumer prices in Germany rose by 2.9% year-on-year in August 2026, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), up slightly from 2.8% in July. Higher energy costs were the main factor behind the increase, with motor fuel prices climbing 27.7% compared with a year earlier. The national consumer price index (CPI) provides the headline figure for Europe’s largest economy.

Clothing and Footwear Prices

Within the CPI basket, clothing and footwear prices increased by 0.4% year-on-year in August, following a 1.0% decline in July. This narrowed the gap between clothing inflation and overall inflation from 3.8 percentage points in July to 2.5 percentage points in August.

Dutch Fashion Retail: Inflation Eases as Online Sales Grow

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:05:38 +0000

Dutch Inflation and Fashion Prices in August

Dutch headline inflation on the national consumer price index (CPI) rose to 3.3 percent year-on-year in August 2026, up slightly from 3.2 percent in July, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase was driven mainly by prices for goods and services Dutch consumers buy abroad, which were 7.4 percent higher than a year earlier. Within the national CPI basket, clothing and footwear prices rose 1.1 percent year-on-year, up from 0.2 percent in July but still well below the overall inflation rate.

UK Clothing Inflation Stays Low as Retail Sales Rise

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:04:47 +0000

UK clothing inflation remains subdued as headline rate creeps up

UK consumer price inflation ticked higher in August 2026, but clothing and footwear continued to act as a brake on the overall rate. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the headline consumer price index (CPI) rose to 3.1 per cent year-on-year, up from 2.9 per cent in July. That leaves inflation 1.1 percentage points above the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target.

Fashion Marketing Careers: Beyond the Job Title

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:14:38 +0000

Fashion Marketing Careers: Beyond the Job Title

When browsing fashion job boards, ‘marketing’ appears everywhere, but the role is far more varied than a single title suggests. In reality, marketing in fashion splits into distinct specialisms, each with its own focus, daily tasks, and measures of success. Understanding these differences is crucial for anyone planning a career in the industry.

Brand and Campaign Marketing: The Classic Route

Brand and campaign marketing is often what people imagine when they think of fashion marketing: crafting the narrative behind a collection or product launch and ensuring it resonates consistently across all channels. This role involves close collaboration with product, communications, and marketplace teams to align campaigns with what’s actually available in stores or online. At senior levels, it expands into brand strategy, where the focus shifts to positioning a brand in a specific market rather than just executing campaigns.

Inside London's Rarest Heritage Crafts: A Masterclass in Luxury

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:13:49 +0000

In an age where speed and automation dominate production, a quiet revolution is taking place in London’s workshops. A new documentary shines a light on four master craftspeople who are keeping centuries-old techniques alive, proving that the human touch remains the ultimate luxury.

The Art of the Globe: Bellerby & Co.

Peter Bellerby, founder of Bellerby & Co. Globe Makers, has revived the lost art of globe making. Each globe begins with hand-stretched paper, followed by the meticulous application of watercolour cartography. Every shade, every line, is applied by hand, making each globe a unique piece of functional art. The process is painstaking, requiring years of training to master the delicate balance of colour and precision.

White Milano Showcases Global Talent and Expands Reach

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:13:00 +0000

The latest edition of White Milano, the renowned fashion trade show, wrapped up its four-day run in Milan’s Tortona district from 24 to 27 September. The event, now in its 20th year, attracted 450 brands and over 300 top buyers, cementing its status as a key fixture during Milan Fashion Week. With an expanded exhibition space, the show introduced new venues and areas, reflecting the evolving landscape of contemporary fashion.

SS27 Runway Intelligence: Live Trend Tracking Revealed

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:12:09 +0000

Introduction: Your front-row seat to SS27

Fashion Month is a whirlwind of creativity, but keeping up with every emerging trend can feel like a full-time job. That’s why we’ve developed Live Runway Intelligence for the SS27 season — a suite of tools designed to bring you the inside track on what’s happening on and off the catwalk. And right now, you can explore everything free for 7 days, with no credit card details required and no obligation to purchase. Simply use the unique link we’ll email you to start your trial whenever you’re ready.

Textile Exchange Appoints New Assurance Lead

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:11:17 +0000

Textile Exchange Welcomes New Assurance and Traceability Director

In a move that underscores its commitment to transparency and integrity in the textile industry, Textile Exchange has appointed Véronique Tjon as senior director of assurance and traceability. The announcement comes as the non-profit prepares for the implementation of Materials Matter, a pivotal initiative set to take effect on 31 December 2026.

Tjon brings over 16 years of experience in certification, assurance, and global textile supply chains to her new role. Her expertise will be instrumental in reinforcing the systems that ensure trust, transparency, and accountability as the industry transitions towards more sustainable materials.

FashionTEX Riga 2026: Digital Fashion's Student Showcase

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:10:28 +0000

The Future of Fashion Takes the Stage in Riga

On 1 October 2026, the historic city of Riga will host a groundbreaking event that bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. Students from 11 European fashion institutions will converge at the LED Unit Virtual Production Studio for the FashionTEX Digital Fashion Show. Part of the second annual FashionTEX Festival, this showcase highlights how emerging designers are integrating physical garments with 3D design, animation, and immersive virtual environments.

Men's Fashion Trends FW27/28: Lighter Volumes and Blurred Boundaries

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:09:37 +0000

Maximum volume, minimum weight

For autumn/winter 2027/28, menswear is embracing a new sense of scale. Jackets, trousers and down pieces are growing larger and more voluminous, yet the surprising twist is that this bulk does not translate into heaviness. As trend forecaster Edwin van den Hoek explains, “It looks very big, but it is very light to wear.” Technical materials allow clothing to appear heavy or even bulky while remaining featherlight in practice. This interplay of form and function extends to accessories and shoes, which also combine a voluminous look with low weight.

Pacsun's Halloween Storefront Is Its Biggest Yet

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:08:48 +0000

Pacsun’s Halloween Bet: A Record-Breaking Season

Pacsun has launched its largest Halloween storefront to date, aiming to capture a slice of what is expected to be a record-breaking $13.5 billion in US consumer spending for the spooky season. The youth apparel retailer is expanding its assortment across a wide range of price points to meet strong seasonal demand.

Roger Lynch Exits Condé Nast for Mattel CEO Role

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:07:57 +0000

A New Chapter for a Media Giant

Roger Lynch is leaving his role as chief executive of Condé Nast after seven and a half years to take the top job at Mattel. His departure marks the end of a period that saw the global publisher return to profitability and undergo a sweeping structural overhaul.

Lynch will remain on the Condé Nast board, while Mike Perlis, the company’s lead independent director, steps in as interim CEO. The board has begun the search for a permanent successor, with Perlis working closely with the existing executive leadership team during the transition.

Kings Plaza Welcomes Coach as Mall Transformation Accelerates

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:07:08 +0000

Coach has opened its doors at Kings Plaza, marking the luxury brand’s first and only location in Brooklyn. The new store is part of a broader wave of leasing activity at the Mill Basin mall, where owner Macerich is steadily reshaping the tenant mix to attract younger, experience-driven shoppers.

The arrival of Coach adds a premium touch to a line-up that has evolved considerably over the past five years. Since 2021, Kings Plaza has welcomed 35 new stores, a figure that underscores Macerich’s commitment to repositioning the property. Recent openings include Pacsun, Foot Locker, JD Sports, Crocs, Urban Planet, Akira and Digiso. More are on the way: Gap, Pop Mart and Ross are set to open soon, along with a relocated and expanded Journeys store featuring the footwear retailer’s 4.0 concept.

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US-China Tariff Truce Leaves Fashion and Footwear Out in the Cold

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:52:00 +0000

A Narrow Truce in a Long Tariff War

After talks in Washington, D.C. between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on 25 September, both governments published reciprocal lists of non-sensitive products that will benefit from lower tariffs. Each list covers goods worth roughly 30 billion dollars, with agricultural commodities, hair and personal care products, and medical equipment among the headline categories.

The move marks a step back from the steep escalation of the past year, when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Chinese goods reaching as high as 145 per cent, and China answered with a 125 per cent levy on American products. The new arrangement is designed to steady trade cooperation between the world’s two largest economies, but it stops well short of a broad liberalisation.

Target Shoppers Celebrate: 2,000 Price Cuts for Autumn

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:51:06 +0000

Target has announced a fresh round of price reductions on almost 2,000 everyday items, just as the busy autumn and holiday shopping season gets under way. The cuts affect a wide range of home and apparel products and build on more than 10,000 reductions the retailer has already made over the past year.

Among the most noticeable savings, women’s long-sleeve tees now cost $12, down from $15. The average price of women’s shoes has fallen to $35, compared with $40 last year. Families shopping for children will find rain and winter boots around 15 per cent cheaper, while bedding ranges are down by an average of 15 per cent. A Threshold queen comforter, for example, is now $69 instead of $89.

CFDA Appoints Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO After Kolb Resignation

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:34:58 +0000

CFDA Names Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has appointed Hildy Kuryk as interim chief executive officer, following the resignation of Steven Kolb. The news was first reported by Vogue Business.

Kuryk will serve on a temporary contract while the organisation searches for a permanent successor. The CFDA has enlisted Karen Harvey Consulting Group to lead the search, a process expected to take between three and six months.

Soilless Cotton: Hydroponic Farming Trial Turns Five Tonnes Into Clothes

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:34:10 +0000

Cotton Without Soil: A Growing Experiment Leaves the Lab

What if the shirt on your back began life not in a field of red earth, but floating in a shallow channel of moving water on a rooftop or in a repurposed car park? That question is no longer hypothetical. A collaboration between the Spanish hydroponic farming specialist Magtech and H&M Group’s Circular Innovation Lab has taken a meaningful step from theory towards production, with an initial five-tonne batch of soil-free cotton grown in Spain passing quality control and being spun into finished garments.

CTR Group Acquires Hirestreet to Scale Rental Fashion

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:15:50 +0000

A Major Move in Circular Fashion

CTR Group, a UK circular economy and reverse logistics specialist, has acquired fashion rental platform Hirestreet. The deal brings rental and resale operations under one roof, signalling a push to scale subscription fashion rental across the UK. For CTR, it builds on its March 2025 acquisition of resale platform Thrift+, expanding its direct-to-consumer circular offerings.

The acquisition gives Hirestreet access to CTR’s substantial operational infrastructure, which processes over 1,500 tonnes of stock weekly across 560,000 square feet of UK and European sites. This network is designed to handle the logistics of moving goods through rental, resale, and eventual recycling or donation, ensuring maximum value recovery.

Primark's Game-Changing Deal for Recycled Polyester

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:30:05 +0000

Primark, the budget fashion giant, has made a significant move towards sustainability by signing a long-term purchase agreement with Circ, a textile-to-textile recycling company. From 2029, Primark will incorporate recycled polyester derived from textile waste into its clothing, marking a major step in reducing its reliance on virgin polyester and advancing its circular economy commitments.

A Landmark Deal for Circular Fashion

This agreement represents Primark’s first multi-year offtake deal with a textile-to-textile recycler. It underscores the retailer’s ambition to scale its use of circular materials and drive demand for innovative recycling solutions. Circ’s technology is designed to recycle polycotton blends—a common but challenging mix—by separating and recovering both polyester and cellulose, which can then be reintroduced into fashion supply chains. The recycled polyester will be produced at Circ’s planned commercial facility, which will source textile feedstock globally, including post-consumer and post-industrial waste. The facility aims to maintain the value of European textile waste.

Vivobarefoot's 'Weird More' Campaign: Free Your Feet

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:29:11 +0000

Vivobarefoot’s ‘Weird More’ Campaign: Free Your Feet

Vivobarefoot has unveiled its global autumn/winter 2026 campaign, ‘Weird More – Free Your Feet,’ with the United States as its lead market. The campaign is fronted by NFL wide receiver Mack Hollins and will be supported by a series of activations around the brand’s new flagship store in SoHo, New York, opening this October.

Reebok's AW26 Classics Campaign: Belmont Cameli on Rhythm and Style

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:49:26 +0000

Reebok has launched its autumn/winter 2026 Classics campaign, featuring actor Belmont Cameli. This marks the latest chapter in a multi-season partnership that began earlier this year when Cameli was named a global brand ambassador on 2nd June. The campaign is part of Reebok’s overarching platform, “Born Classic. Worn for Life.”, and sees Cameli bring his personal style to some of the brand’s most iconic silhouettes.

The creative direction is a departure from previous ambassador campaigns, leaning into a more visual and fashion-led aesthetic. Set against a dance-inspired backdrop, the campaign captures Cameli in motion, emphasising the idea of finding your own rhythm. It’s a concept that aligns naturally with the Reebok Classics ethos: timeless designs that move with you, season after season.

Novitskaya to lead Delvaux into new luxury era

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:48:18 +0000

Delvaux ushers in new leadership

Belgian luxury leather goods house Delvaux will welcome a new chief executive officer on 1 December. Yanina Novitskaya takes the helm of the historic brand, which has been part of Richemont since 2021. The Swiss luxury group announced the appointment through its official press channels. Novitskaya succeeds Jean-Marc Loubier and will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of Richemont’s Fashion & Accessories Maisons.

UK Shoppers Set to Spend Big on Fashion This Festive Season

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:47:15 +0000

Online Fashion Spending Set to Soar This Christmas

UK consumers are poised to spend billions online on clothing this festive season, as new forecasts reveal a strong appetite for fashion despite broader economic pressures. According to projections from a leading analytics firm, online apparel sales in the United States are expected to reach $51.3 billion between 1 November and 31 December – a 4.7% increase on last year. While these figures relate to the US market, they offer a useful indication of global trends that often mirror behaviour in the UK, where online fashion remains a dominant category.

Hugo Boss CFO Exits as New COO and Frasers Bid Looms

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:16:52 +0000

Hugo Boss, the German fashion house known for its sharp tailoring, is undergoing a significant leadership reshuffle. The company has announced that its chief financial officer, Yves Müller, will step down from the executive board at his own request and for personal reasons. The news, released from the company’s headquarters in Metzingen, comes at a time when the group is facing a potential takeover from British retail giant Frasers Group.

Giorgio Armani's Evolution: Spring/Summer 2027 Collection

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:15:39 +0000

A New Chapter in Armani’s Design Legacy

Giorgio Armani’s latest womenswear offering for spring/summer 2027, titled ‘Evolution’, marks a significant shift in the house’s aesthetic. Developed under the direction of Silvana Armani, the collection introduces cotton to the brand’s signature illuminated, reflective fabrics for the first time, effectively dissolving the boundary between day and evening attire.

This innovation is not merely a technical experiment; it represents a philosophical stance on modern dressing. The pieces are designed to transition effortlessly from daytime engagements to evening events, reflecting the fluidity of contemporary lifestyles. The incorporation of cotton adds a tactile, natural element to the otherwise sleek and luminous materials, creating a juxtaposition that feels both grounded and ethereal.

US Online Clothing Sales to Reach $51.3bn This Holiday

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:12:33 +0000

Online Apparel Spending Set for Solid Growth

US consumers are expected to spend $51.3 billion on clothing online this holiday season, according to forecasts from Adobe. The figure represents a 4.7% increase compared with the same period last year, covering 1 November to 31 December.

Apparel remains the second-largest online holiday category, behind electronics at $63.3 billion. However, its growth trails the wider market: Adobe expects total US online holiday sales to rise 6.7% year-on-year to $275.1 billion. Several smaller categories are forecast to grow faster than clothing. Online grocery sales are expected to rise 10.3%, toys 9.6%, cosmetics 9.5% and furniture 7.3%.

After Quiet Luxury: What Comes Next for the Beige Wardrobe

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

For a few years, the most expensive-looking thing you could wear was nothing in particular. A camel coat with no visible logo. A grey knit that only revealed its price when you touched it. “Quiet luxury” turned restraint into a status symbol, and for a while it seemed every high-street rail was a sea of oatmeal, ecru and stone.

Trends that are built on a single idea tend to exhaust themselves quickly, and this one was no exception. Once a look can be copied cheaply, it stops signalling anything — and beige is very easy to copy.

Inside the Circular Wardrobe: Resale, Rental and Repair

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

For most of the last century, a garment’s life was a straight line: made, sold, worn, thrown away. The idea behind the circular wardrobe is to bend that line back on itself, so clothes stay in use for as long as possible before their materials are recovered.

It sounds simple. In practice, it depends on three quite different businesses — and each has its own strengths and blind spots.

Resale: the most mature loop

Buying secondhand has shed its old stigma. Online marketplaces made it easy to search thousands of pre-owned pieces by size and brand, and a generation of shoppers now sees vintage as a mark of taste rather than thrift.

How a Garment Is Priced: From Factory Floor to Shop Window

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Two white shirts hang side by side. One costs about as much as a sandwich; the other, as much as a weekend away. They may look almost identical on the hanger. So where does the difference come from?

The answer is a chain of costs and markups, each added at a different stage of the garment’s journey.

1. Materials

Fabric is usually the largest single cost in making a garment. Fibre quality, weave, weight and finishing all matter. A long-staple cotton poplin can cost many times more per metre than a basic blend — and a shirt needs well over a metre once you account for pattern pieces and waste.

Tailoring's New Generation

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The image of the tailor is a familiar one: an older man in shirtsleeves, tape measure round his neck, chalk behind his ear, in a wood-panelled shop that hasn’t changed in decades. It’s an image that is slowly becoming out of date.

Across the trade, a new generation of cutters and makers — many of them women — is reshaping what tailoring looks like, who it’s for and how it’s sold.

Fashion Week, Decentralised

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

For decades, the fashion calendar ran like clockwork: New York, London, Milan, Paris, twice a year. Buyers and editors travelled from one city to the next, and what they saw there set the tone for the seasons that followed.

That system still exists — but it is no longer the only way a collection gets seen.

Why the old model is under pressure

Cost. A runway show in a major city is a huge expense, especially for young brands.
Timing. Showing clothes months before they arrive in shops made sense when only insiders saw the shows. Now that everyone sees them instantly, the wait frustrates customers and invites copying.
Audience. The people who shape taste are no longer only editors and buyers. They’re also creators, stylists and customers, spread across the globe.

What’s emerging instead

Regional fashion weeks have grown in stature, from Copenhagen and Seoul to Lagos and São Paulo. Each has its own identity, and many are fostering designers who would struggle to be noticed in the traditional capitals.

A Beginner's Glossary of Fabric

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Knowing a few fabric terms makes shopping — especially online — far easier. The name of a fabric tells you how it’s constructed, and construction tells you how it will feel, drape and age.

Fibres versus fabrics

First, a useful distinction. A fibre is the raw material: cotton, wool, linen, silk, polyester, viscose. A fabric is what’s made from it by weaving or knitting. “Cotton” tells you the fibre; “poplin” tells you the fabric. You can have wool twill, cotton twill and polyester twill.