Spanish fashion giant Inditex has officially entered Iraq, marking its 98th physical and 215th online market, even as the Middle East faces heightened instability following military conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The expansion fulfills a strategic objective outlined by Continue Reading
German sportswear giant Puma reported a difficult end to 2025, posting revenue of €7.3 billion—down more than 13% year on year—while operating profit swung sharply to a €357 million loss from a €549 million profit in 2024. Over two years, the company has shed €1.3 billion in revenue, reflecting currency pressures, weak consumer demand, and […]Continue Reading
Topshop stepped into the future of fashion this week with an AI-powered, fully shoppable runway experience in Manchester, billed as a world first. The event, hosted through the ‘Front Row AI’ app developed by THG Ingenuity, transformed the traditional catwalk into an interactive commerce platform where audiences could engage with the show in real time, […]Continue Reading
Milan Fashion Week has been marked by a surge of demonstrations as animal rights activists escalate campaigns against the continued use of fur on the runway. Fourteen protests have been scheduled throughout the week, alongside daily actions outside official events organized by the National Chamber of Italian Fashion (CNMI). Activists from across Europe have gathered […]Continue Reading
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced that the 2026 Met Gala will adopt the dress code “Fashion Is Art,” spotlighting the intricate relationship between artistic depictions of the human body and fashion as a living, wearable art form. The theme aligns with the Costume Institute’s upcoming spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” which will explore how […]Continue Reading
India has updated its three-decade-old tax treaty with France, introducing changes that will reduce dividend taxes for large French investors while expanding New Delhi’s authority to tax certain transactions. Under the revised agreement, French companies holding at least 10% in an Indian firm will now pay a reduced dividend tax of 5%, down from the […]Continue Reading
Scotland’s historic cashmere and tweed industry faces a decline as high production costs and an aging workforce threaten traditional skills. At the Alex Begg mill in Ayr, craftsmen like Maria Wade meticulously mend raw cashmere by hand, a rare skill in today’s fast-fashion era. The mill supplies luxury brands worldwide while striving to preserve heritage […]Continue Reading
Primark, the UK budget fashion retailer owned by Associated British Foods Plc, is facing challenges as rising prices push shoppers like 20-year-old Inaaya Khan to explore competitors such as Shein, H&M, and Zara. Recent price hikes have made formerly inexpensive items noticeably more costly, prompting many customers to seek cheaper or higher-quality alternatives online Continue Reading
Digital learning is playing an increasingly influential role in transforming fashion education, according to Sudhakar Rao, Director of JD Institute of Fashion Technology’s School of Fashion Design. He emphasized that online platforms, virtual design tools, and blended learning models are expanding how students access coursework and industry exposure. These technologies are Continue Reading
British sustainable fashion brand Raeburn has relocated its studio from East London to a permanent new base in Design District, Greenwich North, marking what the brand calls a “milestone moment” and the start of a new chapter. The move places Raeburn among more than 170 creative businesses at the purpose-built hub dedicated to design, culture, […]Continue Reading



















