Depop and Spotify have announced an exclusive partnership that brings together music and secondhand fashion through a collaboration with six artists — Eve, Amira Elfeky, Estevie, Frost Children, House of Protection and Lily Meola. The partnership launched Tuesday with an artist-curated Spotify Continue Reading
StockX’s latest annual report, Big Facts: Brands Making Moves, reveals a diverse resale market during the first half of 2026, with sneaker revivals, football and demand for both new and pre-owned products shaping consumer trends. Sales data from January through June showed Saucony overtaking Asics as the fastest-growing sneaker brand, recording a 239% increase in […]Continue Reading
The Manappuram Unique Times Women Excellence Award celebrated the achievements of outstanding women who have made remarkable contributions in media field. The award ceremony was held on August 9, 2026, at Le Méridien Kochi, recognizing women who have emerged as symbols of determination, leadership, and professional excellence. The awards were presented by Shri V. P. […]Continue Reading
The Ministry of Finance on Saturday clarified that consumers will not face transaction charges for using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), amid discussions over the possible introduction of a merchant discount rate (MDR). The government said all person-to-person (P2P) UPI transactions will remain free, while the vast majority of merchant transactions will also continue Continue Reading
French fashion brand Lacoste has reportedly paid €9.9 million to the French Ministry of Finance following a tax reassessment, according to L’Informé. The dispute reportedly began four years ago and involved the group’s holding company, which oversees subsidiaries in France and international markets including Germany, Asia and the United States. The initial reassessment was Continue Reading
e.l.f. Beauty has raised its annual sales and profit forecast after reporting strong demand for its affordable cosmetics and skincare products, even as consumers continue to face inflationary pressures. The company, which sells about 75% of its products for $10 or less, said its value-focused strategy helped drive momentum during the first quarter. Net sales […]Continue Reading
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 than 700 Chanel products worth millions of dollars before they were […]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
Four women who accused late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed of abuse have been officially recognised as victims of human trafficking by the UK’s interior ministry. The survivors, who are part of the “No One Above” advocacy group, said the decision validates years of allegations involving assault, rape and trafficking. The women, identified by pseudonyms Continue Reading
The Ferretti family, the current owner of Italian fashion group Aeffe, has announced a binding offer to relaunch the company following a meeting at Italy’s Ministry of Business and Made-in-Italy (MIMIT). The proposal has been submitted in partnership with Invitalia, investment fund Oxy, and a manufacturing partner from China. The deal, valued at approximately €115 Continue Reading



















