American sportswear giant Nike has set a global precedent by launching its latest sneaker, the RK61, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, before any other market. The collaboration with Paris-based creative collective Air Afrique marks the first time Nike has debuted a sneaker in Africa prior to its Continue Reading
Versace debuted its highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2026 collection last Friday at Milan’s Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, transforming the venue into an intimate, residence-like setting. Under the creative direction of Dario Vitale, formerly of Miu Miu, the collection avoided heavy reliance on the brand’s iconic history, instead embracing fresh, contemporary energy. The runway Continue Reading
Swedish fashion giant H&M reported a stronger-than-expected 40% rise in third-quarter operating profit, reaching 4.91 billion Swedish crowns ($523 million) for the June-August period, up from 3.51 billion a year earlier. Shares in the world’s second-largest listed apparel retailer surged 10% to an 11-month high, driven by improved product mix, tighter cost controls, Continue Reading
American actress Christina Hendricks has launched her first-ever fashion line in collaboration with British brand Joanie, unveiling a 12-piece capsule collection of “heirloom dresses.” Drawing inspiration from her love of vintage clothing and Old Hollywood glamour, the Christina Hendricks x Joanie range features elegant prints, rich fabrics, and silhouettes designed “to Continue Reading
Australian airline Qantas has announced that celebrated fashion designer Rebecca Vallance will create its new staff uniforms, marking the carrier’s first major redesign in more than a decade. The new look, which will replace the current Martin Grant–designed uniform introduced in 2014, is scheduled to launch in 2027 following a competitive pitch process. Vallance joins Continue Reading
Atlassian Williams Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with American lifestyle and headwear brand New Era, beginning in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The agreement will see New Era replace Puma as the team’s official apparel partner, producing a full range of apparel, headwear, and accessories for drivers, engineers, pit crew, and fans. The deal […]Continue Reading
French luxury house Chanel has claimed the top spot in Brand Finance’s 2025 ranking of the world’s most valuable apparel brands, surpassing Louis Vuitton and Nike. Under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, Chanel recorded a remarkable 40% surge in brand value, reaching $37.9 billion (€34 billion). This marks a major milestone for the heritage […]Continue Reading
The often uneasy merger of fashion and technology has found a striking new expression in a collaboration between German audio company Loewe and jeweller-watchmaker Jacob & Co. The two brands unveiled a pair of luxury headphones in Monaco last week, blending cutting-edge acoustic engineering and active noise cancellation with handcrafted jewellery detailing more typical Continue Reading
French fashion house Vetements has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a trademark dispute over its name, after lower courts rejected its application. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had previously denied the request, ruling that “Vetements” — which translates to “clothing” in French — was too generic to be trademarked for a fashion […]Continue Reading
French fashion retailer Kiabi has announced the launch of Kitchoun, a new children’s footwear brand, as part of its ambitious diversification strategy. The label, offering slippers, first-step shoes, and technical socks for babies and toddlers aged zero to three, expands the company’s own-brand ecosystem alongside Kiabi Kids and Kiabi Home, both introduced in 2024. In […]Continue Reading



















