The conviction of four former Chanel employees in Hong Kong for attempting to steal hundreds of luxury bags and wallets destined for destruction has revived debate over one of the fashion industry’s most controversial practices. Between 2016 and 2017, the employees allegedly diverted more Continue Reading
Canadian activewear giant Lululemon has unveiled its first-ever collection with Major League Baseball (MLB) in collaboration with Fanatics, marking another major step in the brand’s expansion into licensed sports apparel. The launch follows the success of its previous partnerships with the NHL and NFL, bringing premium sports-inspired fashion to baseball fans across Continue Reading
Mountain Dew and bootmaker Wolverine have teamed up to unveil a strictly limited-edition Americana-inspired western boot celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Only 50 pairs have been produced—one representing each U.S. state—and they will not be sold. Instead, U.S. residents can enter a promotional giveaway running from July 25 to August 1. Based Continue Reading
French luxury fashion house Chanel said it is fully cooperating with Italian authorities in an investigation into alleged labour exploitation involving subcontractors in the luxury goods supply chain. The company confirmed it had already moved to sever ties with the subcontractor in question after receiving an alert on May 18, directing its packaging supplier to […]Continue Reading
A rare collection from the personal archives of legendary Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela fetched €1.39 million at an auction in Paris, marking an extraordinary moment for admirers of the famously private designer. The 195-piece sale, organised by Maurice Auction in collaboration with Kerry Taylor Auctions, featured sketches, prototype designs, Hermès creations, Continue Reading
Footwear brand FitFlop has announced a new two-part collaboration with Pantone, bringing together its biomechanical footwear technology and Pantone’s expertise in colour. Launching on July 9, the partnership introduces The Colour of Comfort, a collection designed around the idea that colour can influence mood, wellbeing, and everyday movement. The range combines Continue Reading
American fashion and lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger has strengthened its partnership with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team by launching a new fanwear collection ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 5. As the team’s official apparel partner, the brand has introduced a heritage-inspired, gender-inclusive range featuring a varsity jacket, T-shirt and polo Continue Reading
Italian menswear brand Tombolini is accelerating its global expansion after recording a 20% year-over-year increase in business, with international markets now contributing nearly 70% of its total revenue. The company has recently opened seven standalone stores and is preparing new retail locations in Uzbekistan, Poland, and Dubai, further strengthening its presence in key Continue Reading
British fashion brand Superdry has acquired the exclusive distribution rights for American heritage workwear label Stan Ray across the UK and Europe, with plans to launch the brand from the spring/summer 2027 season. The agreement covers menswear, womenswear and kidswear, marking another step in Superdry’s strategy to expand its portfolio of complementary fashion brands. Continue Reading
Italian apparel group Facib has secured a 10-year licence for the European production and distribution of iconic American brand Avirex, marking a significant addition to its portfolio. Founded in 1932 and officially trademarked in 1975, Avirex is renowned for its aviation-inspired heritage and gained global recognition through its association with the film Top Gun and […]Continue Reading



















