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 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
Adidas has apologised for the overwhelming presence of pink football boots at the World Cup, with chief executive Bjorn Gulden describing the trend as an unintended coincidence. Speaking during the company’s quarterly results press conference, Gulden said the brand had not anticipated that so many players across different teams and manufacturers would end up wearing Continue Reading
Wrangler, a brand under Kontoor Brands, has partnered with fashion label LoveShackFancy to introduce a 19-piece limited-edition womenswear denim collection, set to launch on August 5. Priced between $79 and $239, the collection blends Wrangler’s iconic Western heritage with LoveShackFancy’s signature romantic aesthetic, featuring embroidered denim jeans, 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
The European Commission has imposed a record €550 million fine on Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress for failing to prevent the sale of illegal products, including counterfeit clothing, unsafe toys, and hazardous cosmetics. The penalty, issued under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), follows findings that the company did not adequately remove illegal listings 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
Nike has launched the first signature athlete collection for British middle-distance star Keely Hodgkinson, celebrating the Olympic champion with a range of performance apparel and footwear inspired by her achievements and personal style. The collection, designed in collaboration with Hodgkinson, features a sleek black color palette accented with metallic gold to symbolize Continue Reading
British content creator Georgia Aldridge has been ordered by the UK High Court to pay £213,000 in damages to several LVMH-owned luxury brands after being found liable for selling counterfeit designer products to her social media followers. The compensation will be shared among brands including Fendi, Loewe, Dior and Celine, which alleged that Aldridge’s activities Continue Reading
Adidas Originals and Bad Bunny have introduced the F50 Ghost Sprint, a lifestyle sneaker inspired by the iconic 2004 F50 “Spider” football boot, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Designed for everyday wear rather than the pitch, the shoe features a lightweight mesh upper, an “Araña” cage structure inspired by Puerto Rico’s wolf […]Continue Reading



















