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Karl Lagerfeld strengthens its real estate division with first complex in Mexico

The Karl Lagerfeld brand is partnering with Mexican developer Grupo Bosque Real to develop its first residential complex in Latin America. Located in Huixquilucan, Mexico, this 73-residence project translates the designer's aesthetic into an architectural context. This project joins other residential complexes developed by the brand worldwide....

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Leather goods: what if repair became a new growth driver for fashion?

Following Paris Fashion Week, dedicated to the new spring/summer 2027 collections, another approach to fashion warrants attention: extending the life of existing pieces by starting with repairs. On the occasion of the LVMH Journées Particulières (from October 16 to 18, 2026), FashionUnited was invited to visit the Care & Repair Workshop. This is...

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Strategic acquisition: Montres Journe and Chanel invest in Ebel

Movado Group, Inc. (Movado Group) has entered into a binding agreement to sell a 95 percemt interest in its Swiss luxury watch brand Ebel for 66.5 million dollars to a strategic buyer group. The acquiring consortium is led by Geneva-based Montres Journe SA (Montres Journe), the high-end luxury watch manufacturer behind F.P. Journe. French luxury...

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Aritzia sees significant profitability expansion in Q2 Fiscal 2027

Canadian apparel brand Aritzia Inc. (Aritzia) reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 ended August 30, 2026, driven by broad-based demand across retail and digital channels. Net revenue reached 1.17 billion Canadian dollars (0.823 billion dollars), an increase of 44.1 percent compared to 812.10 million Canadian...

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Research reveals 15.7 billion dollar untapped demand for European fashion in US market

American consumers show a high affinity for UK and European fashion, yet cross-border retail friction and logistical hurdles prevent international brands from fully capturing a potential 50 billion dollar total market. According to new research from marketaccess provider Sold Through titled Dressed for America: The US Opportunity for UK and...

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Tesco reports clothing resilience and online expansion in interim financial results

UK-based retailer Tesco PLC (Tesco) has delivered its interim financial results for the 26 weeks ended August 29, 2026, recording growth in overall group sales and operating profit alongside steady momentum across its non-food and digital platforms. Group sales, excluding VAT and fuel, reached 33.78 billion pounds, marking a 1.6 percent increase...

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Uniqlo International drives Fast Retailing's 16.6 percent revenue growth in FY2026

Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (Fast Retailing) has announced financial results for the 2026 fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year of record performance. Group revenue rose 16.6 ercent year-over-year to 3.96 trillion yen (25.03 billion dollars), driven by strong international expansion and steady...

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Levi Strauss reports Q3 net revenue growth of 4 percent, raises outlook

US fashion group Levi Strauss & Co. (Levi Strauss) has reported net revenues of 1.6 billion dollars for the third quarter ended August 30, 2026, representing an increase of 4 percent on a reported basis and 5 percent on an organic basis compared to the same period in 2025. Driven by strong growth across international operations and wholesale...

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Inditex shares fall: markets give a cold reception to John Galliano's Zara collection

Madrid – It has been exactly one week since the launch on October 1 of the first collection designed by John Galliano for Zara. The collection was set to be a turning point in the commercial dynamics of the Inditex group's main fashion chain. However, it has been met with a very cold reception from the markets. This is despite the latest...

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Nexroc Group targets American and Japanese fashion and luxury acquisitions

Japan and US-based asset management firm Nexroc Group (Nexroc), alongside its entertainment and fashion holding company SVCV, Inc. (SVCV), is preparing to launch tender offers targeting American and Japanese fashion and luxury groups. The proposed acquisitions mark the initial execution phase of Nexroc’s roll-up strategy, with the firm preparing...

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Harper's Bazaar UK and Karen Millen launch capsule collection

Hearst UK-owned publication Harper’s Bazaar UK has entered a brand licensing partnership with British fashion brand Karen Millen to launch a capsule womenswear collection titled Beyond the Season. The partnership debuts with a 30-piece autumn/winter 2026 collection curated by the editorial team at Harper’s Bazaar UK. A spring/summer 2027 edit is...

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Anta Sports completes Puma acquisition and becomes largest shareholder

Puma has a new largest shareholder. The Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company announced on Wednesday that Anta Sports Products Limited has successfully completed the acquisition of the 29.06 percent stake previously held by French investment holding company Artémis SAS. The entry of the Chinese sporting goods group had been expected for...