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Eldon Square’s Future Heritage shows what BFC’s Fashion Britain could mean for regional fashion

When Laura Weir took over the helm of the British Fashion Council (BFC) last year, the organisation was battling somewhat of an identity crisis. With established designers slowly moving to Paris and Milan and the broader fashion industry facing financial pressures, questions over London Fashion Week’s relevance, impact and status became...

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US consumers would let AI agents buy clothes, but not without a say

Consumers are more and more open to the idea of letting an AI agent buy clothing and footwear on their behalf, provided spending remains low and they retain a final say, according to the 2026 Agentic Commerce Report from payments company Global Payments. Shoppers expect AI commerce agents to conduct 15 percent of their purchases within five...

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From Canadian farmland to global ambitions: Toronto jeweller Dean Davidson on staying true to his roots

Dean Davidson, founder of the eponymous Toronto-based jewellery brand, is setting his sights on international growth, guided by lessons learned far from the design studio on the Canadian farmland where he grew up. "I want Dean Davidson to become a truly global brand," Davidson told FashionUnited. "We've built such a recognizable language around...

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David's Bridal taps Nike veteran Kathy Cherian as CFO: 'It's a business model transformation'

US bridal retailer David's Bridal has appointed Kathy Cherian as chief financial officer. The company is bringing in the former Nike Canada CFO as it moves from building its technology-led business to scaling it. Cherian joins from lifestyle brand Magnolia, where she most recently served as CFO. She has more than 20 years of experience across...