Fashion

Chanel maintains lead in Lyst Index, Massimo Dutti is biggest climber of quarter

The second quarter was first marked by the climatic volatility of an unpredictable spring. It was later impacted by historic heatwaves that swept across Europe. Summer ultimately prevailed, influencing consumer habits. Flip-flops, sunglasses, lightweight garments and everything associated with holidays led searches on Lyst. The British fashion...

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Halfpenny London names new head of wholesale

British luxury bridal brand Halfpenny London has appointed Charlotte Lepre-Slater as head of wholesale to accelerate its US market growth strategy. In a statement, Halfpenny London said the appointment forms part of its ongoing strategy to “become an indispensable name in the US luxury bridal landscape,” and to build “deep, lasting partnerships...

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Walter Van Beirendonck criticizes fashion industry's shift from creativity to commerce

By choosing not to show at Paris Fashion Week in June 2026, Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck is making a bold statement to the fashion world. Walter Van Beirendonck officially joined the Paris Fashion Week Menswear calendar in January 1997. In an interview with The Impression marking his forty-year career, relayed by his Parisian press...

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Next raises full year profit outlook following strong second quarter sales

UK clothing retailer Next plc (Next) has upgraded its full year pre-tax profit guidance after second quarter full price sales outperformed internal forecasts. Full price sales for the 13 weeks to August 1, 2026 rose 9.2 percent compared to the same period in the prior year, exceeding the company’s expectation of 4 percent. The Leicester-based...

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