British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
footwear
Sports
Can Sports Brands Turn Hypebeasts Into Athletes?
As the lines between fashion and sports customers blur, sportswear brands have an opportunity to attract casual consumers to innovations designed for serious athletes.
Can Sports Brands Turn Hypebeasts Into Athletes?
As the lines between fashion and sports customers blur, sportswear brands have an opportunity to attract casual consumers to innovations designed for serious athletes.
Sports
A Conversation With Salehe Bembury on Going Independent
A quick chat with Salehe Bembury on his new footwear venture, Spunge, and what the future holds for his collaborations.
A Conversation With Salehe Bembury on Going Independent
A quick chat with Salehe Bembury on his new footwear venture, Spunge, and what the future holds for his collaborations.
Sustainability
Italian Prosecutors Seek to Place Tod’s Under Special Supervision for Labour Exploitation
The Italian shoemaker is the sixth high-end brand to face allegations of sweatshop links since the start of last year.
Italian Prosecutors Seek to Place Tod’s Under Special Supervision for Labour Exploitation
The Italian shoemaker is the sixth high-end brand to face allegations of sweatshop links since the start of last year.
Sports
Nike Is Challenging Its Challengers
For the first time in a long time, Nike seems to be on the front foot. What does that mean for the brands that have risen to prominence over the last few years?
Nike Is Challenging Its Challengers
For the first time in a long time, Nike seems to be on the front foot. What does that mean for the brands that have risen to prominence over the last few years?
Global Markets
Vietnam’s Footwear Exports to US Drop Amid Trump Tariffs
Footwear exports fell 27 percent in September, while textile exports also saw a sharp drop of 20 percent.
Vietnam’s Footwear Exports to US Drop Amid Trump Tariffs
Footwear exports fell 27 percent in September, while textile exports also saw a sharp drop of 20 percent.
Retail
What the Cowboy Boot Boom Says About America
The style statement is also a story about nostalgia, nationalism and America’s search for identity in times of uncertainty.
What the Cowboy Boot Boom Says About America
The style statement is also a story about nostalgia, nationalism and America’s search for identity in times of uncertainty.
Sports
Virgil Abloh’s Legacy Continues
New Virgil Abloh Archive sneakers have surfaced at Paris Fashion Week, leading people to believe that there’s something new coming with Nike (and Off-White isn’t part of it).
Virgil Abloh’s Legacy Continues
New Virgil Abloh Archive sneakers have surfaced at Paris Fashion Week, leading people to believe that there’s something new coming with Nike (and Off-White isn’t part of it).
Sports
Clearing The Air on Puma + Adidas’ Big Game Opportunity
The rumour mill around Puma has churned out several different scenarios for the brand’s future in the last few weeks. We got to the bottom of one with the source.
Clearing The Air on Puma + Adidas’ Big Game Opportunity
The rumour mill around Puma has churned out several different scenarios for the brand’s future in the last few weeks. We got to the bottom of one with the source.
Sports
The Hard Part for NikeSkims Begins Now
NikeSkims feels like a sure thing, but the two brands still have a lot to prove when it comes to their new partnership.
The Hard Part for NikeSkims Begins Now
NikeSkims feels like a sure thing, but the two brands still have a lot to prove when it comes to their new partnership.
Sports
Proof That Brand Values Still Matter
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that consumers will buy whatever their favorite brands are willing to sell them in 2025, but that’s not always the case.
Proof That Brand Values Still Matter
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that consumers will buy whatever their favorite brands are willing to sell them in 2025, but that’s not always the case.
Sports
Why Tom Sachs’ Controversy Didn’t Ruin the Mars Yard 3.0
Tom Sachs’ upcoming release is more proof that scandal doesn’t matter in 2025.
Why Tom Sachs’ Controversy Didn’t Ruin the Mars Yard 3.0
Tom Sachs’ upcoming release is more proof that scandal doesn’t matter in 2025.
Sports
Kith Dives Deeper Into Luxury
Nike and StockX’s years-long legal battle has finally come to a close.
Kith Dives Deeper Into Luxury
Nike and StockX’s years-long legal battle has finally come to a close.
The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.