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Exclusive: InStyle Taps Julia Fox for New Social Media Series
Following the success of its first foray into episodic social media content, 'The Intern,' the publication is launching its second series called ‘The Boss’ with a famous face at the centre

Ralph Lauren Continues Its Winter Marketing Blitz at Home
Following a buzzy menswear show in Milan and outfitting Team USA for the Winter Olympics, Ralph Lauren returned home to New York City to present its latest womenswear collection, a key growth area for the brand.

Saks Global to Close Nine Stores
The move follows the company’s announcement last week to shutter its off-price business, Saks Off Fifth.

Worldview | Dubai Fashion Week Turns to Asian Talent
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese apparel giant Icicle, India’s gemstones and US trade deals with Haiti, El Salvador and Guatemala.

Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Counterfeit Fragrances
Estée Lauder sued Walmart in California federal court on Monday, accusing the retail giant of selling knockoffs of Estée Lauder fragrance and skin care brands including Clinique, Tom Ford and Le Labo.

LVMH Announces Young Designers’ Prize Semifinalists for 2026
The twenty emerging labels that were selected will present collections in a showcase at Paris Fashion Week.

‘Every Shirt Has a Story’: The Designers Saving Football Kits From Landfill
The increasing popularity of retro football kits has helped to ease the flow of polyester garments to landfill sites.

EU to Ban Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
The European Commission has adopted new measures that will require medium and large companies to stop discarding unsold clothing and footwear, in the bloc’s latest move to target textile waste.

US Cuts Tariffs on Bangladesh Goods, Exempts Some Apparel
President Donald Trump will lower the country’s overall reciprocal tariff to 19 percent.

US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Flat in December
Apparel and accessories sales rose 1.1 percent from November.

South Asian Menswear Steps Onto the Global Stage
Designers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are translating artisanal techniques, heritage embellishments and textile traditions into modern menswear with global appeal.

Mytheresa Parent Company Returns to Growth in Sales and Profits
LuxExperience, which comprises the German luxury e-tailer and Yoox Net-a-Porter, logged increases in net sales and adjusted EBITDA after both fell in the previous quarter.