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British Fashion Council Announces Nominees for the Fashion Awards 2026

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:47:47 EDT

The British Fashion Council (BFC) announces the nominees for The Fashion Awards 2026 (TFA), taking place on Monday 30th of November at The Royal Albert Hall, London. TFA is the world's biggest fashion fundraiser and a defining global platform for British fashion, celebrating its cultural power and the creative voices shaping its future. - - Award categories announced today include Designer of the Year, British Womenswear Designer, British Menswear Designer, and the Vanguard Award, the win...

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MANGO Man expands its presence in Milan with the opening of its new store at Porta Nuova

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:15:46 EDT

- - • New MANGO Man store opens at Porta Nuova, one of Milan's most dynamic and international districts. - - - - - • Measuring approximately 250m sq and creating close to 10 new jobs, the new store brings MANGO's collection of contemporary and versatile menswear to the area. It also incorporates the Mediterranean-inspired New Med concept, which embodies the spirit and freshness of the brand. - - • The opening forms part of MANGO's 4E 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, aimed at strengthening its d...

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Marco Vigan� appointed CEO of JIL SANDER

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:10:43 EDT

JIL SANDER, part of the OTB Group, announces the appointment of Marco Vigan� as the brand's new CEO. Vigan� will assume the role and will report directly to OTB Group CEO Ubaldo Minelli, who has led JIL SANDER on an interim basis during the transition period. - - “Jil Sander is a brand with a strong creative heritage and a distinctive identity that make it unique in the global luxury landscape. Marco's experience and knowledge of international markets will contribute to the brand's growth j...

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Stephan Sturm to Step Down as Chairman and Member of the Supervisory Board of Hugo Boss

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:01:04 EDT

Stephan Sturm has decided to step down as member of the Supervisory Board of HUGO BOSS AG effective October 15, 2026. The decision follows constructive discussions against the backdrop of the recent changes in HUGO BOSS' shareholder structure. Stephan Sturm will continue to serve as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of HUGO BOSS until a successor has been elected and no later than his departure from the Supervisory Board, thereby ensuring continuity throughout this period and facilitating...

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PUMA CCO Matthias Baeumer to step down from Management Board

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:30:41 EDT

Matthias, who has been with PUMA for almost 20 years, will continue to be part of the PUMA family as a consultant. He will continue to represent PUMA on the Supervisory Board of German football club Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA and will provide his strong expertise to business leaders going forward. - - “I would like to thank Matthias for his commitment to the brand in his various roles and for his contribution to the measures as part of our 3-year transformation journey. I am very hap...

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The British Fashion Council Announces Appointment of Incoming Chair

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:11:03 EDT

The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Pavita Cooper as its Chair, effective 1st October 2026. Pavita Cooper succeeds David Pemsel who will step down as chair on 30th September, following 10 years on the board, four as chair. - - Pavita Cooper is an experienced chair and cross-sector advisor with a career spanning business, government and culture. Her appointment reflects the BFC's ambition to strengthen its influence with government and policymakers, bu...

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Why the future of cotton might not need a field

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:16:06 EDT

- - • Spanish company Magtech is exploring how hydroponics and AI can reduce cotton's reliance on water, pesticides and fertile land. - - • The project combines soilless cultivation with AI-driven monitoring to improve efficiency and resource use. - - • With the first garments already produced in Spain and a second site underway in India, the initiative is now moving beyond the lab. - - - - Grown conventionally, cotton comes with several challenges. It consumes huge volumes of water, n...

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Nike and Alabama Expand Their Three-Decade Partnership With 18 Blue Ribbon Elite NIL Signings

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 13:57:59 EDT

What's happening? - Nike and the University of Alabama are announcing the addition of 18 top Crimson Tide athletes to Nike's Blue Ribbon Elite NIL roster. - - What is the Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program? - Blue Ribbon Elite reimagines the NIL space by providing leading athletes and universities an unmatched level of collaboration that prioritizes the future of sport and athlete identity. - - Which Alabama athletes are involved? - Nike has signed Crimson Tide athletes Amari Allen, Ace Austin...

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ACS powers Oxfam's new fashion rental platform

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 09:42:13 EDT

ACS is providing the operational infrastructure behind Oxfam's new online clothing rental pilot, helping bring circular fashion to more consumers across the UK. - - ACS, the circular fashion services platform backed by Circularity Capital, is supporting Oxfam's new online clothing rental pilot, which launched ahead of the charity's annual Second-Hand September campaign. The initiative enables customers to rent distinctive donated garments for 14 days, providing a new route for extending gar...

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Kering launches its Kering Generation Award in India

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 03:33:34 EDT

At Kering's headquarters in Paris, Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability & Institutional Affairs Officer at Kering and Jaspreet Chandok, Group Vice-President Reliance Brands Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the launch of the Kering Generation Award in India, promoting sustainability and circular innovation in the fashion industry, aiming to drive meaningful change and elevate sustainable fashion initiatives. - - Since 2018, inspired by the Group's susta...

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Hugo Fall/Winter 2026 Puts a New Spin on '90s Tailoring

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:52:49 EDT

For Fall/Winter 2026, HUGO presents a wardrobe for a generation on the move. '90s in spirit and modern in attitude, the season combines sharp tailoring, utilitarian influences and tactile cold-weather textures across menswear and womenswear. Leather, denim, herringbone and soft winter layers bring depth to familiar silhouettes, worn with the raw, unfiltered edge that defines HUGO this season. - - KEY COLLECTION NOTES - - - • '90s influences are reworked through modern tailoring, strong s...

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Announcing ELIE SAAB H&M: a celebration of glamour and timeless elegance

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:17:01 EDT

H&M is proud to unveil the name of its next designer collaborator: ELIE SAAB. Now one of the world's leading haute couture houses, ELIE SAAB was founded in Beirut, where Mr. Elie Saab gained recognition for his refined bridal creations. He went on to become one of the first international members of France's prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, marking a key milestone in the recognition of his work at the highest level of couture. His creations have shaped numerous iconic red-c...

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Red Means Go: Hugo Keeps Ambition Moving for Fall/Winter 2026

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:11:11 EDT

HUGO unveils the next chapter of Red Means GO: a platform born to represent a generation building their own path, on their own terms. The first chapter explored the friction that sparks ambition. Fall/Winter 2026 follows the cast through the rhythm of everyday life – moving through the city, chasing ambition, and keeping momentum alive. - - This season, Aaron, Tereza, Cato, Temi, and Nick – five international creatives, each embodying a distinct facet of ambition in motion – return to bring...

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Burberry unveils Winter 2026 campaign starring FKA Twigs and Romeo Beckham

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:03:34 EDT

Shot by Glen Luchford, the cinematic visuals capture London from the River Thames, following the spirit of the runway presentation. Romeo Beckham and FKA twigs – the voice behind the show soundtrack – join a cast of characters, framed by iconic landmarks and illuminated by city lights. - - Burberry's Winter 2026 show took place inside Old Billingsgate Market, which was transformed with a set inspired by Tower Bridge. The new campaign brings the story full circle, with London as its backdrop...

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Tommy Hilfiger Invites Travis Kelce and Friends Into the Plaza and His New York World for Fall 2026

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EDT

Tommy Hilfiger, which is part of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces the Fall 2026 campaign, starring Travis Kelce, global icon at the intersection of sport, style and entertainment, as he steps into Tommy's New York as guest in residence at The Plaza Hotel. Having lived at the legendary address for more than a decade, Tommy opens the doors to a world where culture and creativity naturally meet, and chance encounters become part of a story that could only happen in New York. - - “Returning to...

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GCA Impact story: How Resortecs is scaling textile recycling

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 09:56:26 EDT

“If it's not dismantlable, it's not recyclable,” says C�dric Vanhoeck, founder of Resortecs. - - For him, the problem is not just how textiles are recycled, but how garments are designed in the first place. Over the past decade, he has been working to change that, turning an early experiment with a heat gun from a local DIY store and dissolvable stitching into a system that is now moving towards industrial scale. - - From engineering to fashion – and back again - - In 2017, C�dric founded R...

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Stine Goya x Umbro WHERE WE MEET

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 09:52:08 EDT

Stine Goya and Umbro return with a second collaboration inspired by football, fashion and the places where culture gathers in 90s Britain. Greasy spoons with chipped mugs and chequered floors, pub corners humming with weekend chants, and tiled club bathrooms covered in graffiti, lipstick messages, confessions and declarations. These were the in-between spaces where football, rave and youth culture collided, informal stages for connection, self-expression and belonging. - - Football has alwa...

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Gap Introduces The GapBag Collection Designed by Reed Krakoff

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 18:38:10 EDT

This fall, Gap is reimagining the icons that have defined the brand for decades into a debut handbag collection. The GapBag Collection, designed by Gap Inc.'s Executive Director of Accessories Reed Krakoff, draws on Gap's most recognizable silhouettes, fabrics and details, from five-pocket denim to the classic Arch Logo hoodie, creating a distinct assortment that offers a natural extension to the essential Gap wardrobe. - - The GapBag Collection marks a significant step in Gap's strategic e...

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British Fashion Council Announces Chair David Pemsel to Step Down After Ten Years of Service

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:40:05 EDT

The British Fashion Council (BFC) announces that David Pemsel will step down as Chair on 30th September 2026, concluding ten years of service on the BFC Executive Board, including four years as Chair. - - During his tenure, David has played a pivotal role in strengthening the BFC's long-term resilience, working in partnership with the Executive Board and Senior Leadership Team to guide the organisation through a significant period of strategic transformation for the BFC. - - During his Chair...

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Asics Introduces Bloomstride™: A New Era of Running Comfort Designed for Her Every Move

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:30:06 EDT

ASICS unveils the BLOOMSTRIDE™ shoe, an all-new running shoe inspired by insights from the ASICS Move Her Mind initiative and informed by over two million foot scans. Built around a female-first fit solution and plush cushioning platform, the BLOOMSTRIDE™ shoe delivers premium comfort designed to support movement in all its forms… - - Built for running but designed with everyday movement in mind, the BLOOMSTRIDE™ shoe delivers a versatile experience that extends beyond the run itse...

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Aaron Pierre Showcases the Power of the Perfect Suit for Boss Fall/Winter 2026

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:51 EDT

For Fall/Winter 2026, BOSS puts tailoring at the core of its brand expression with a new global campaign that celebrates modern suiting. Fronted by British actor and BOSS ambassador Aaron Pierre, together with American model Grace Elizabeth, the campaign captures a new generation of BOSS individuals in moments of focus, movement, and authority. - - Perfectly cut tailoring – at the heart of the BOSS DNA – represents more than a style choice; it's a state of mind. With Aaron's powerful presen...

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New Balance and Sydney Levrone Launch Bold New Signature Collection

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:08:05 EDT

New Balance today announced the launch of Sydney Levrone's Signature Collection, the athlete's third and most creatively driven collaboration with the brand. Designed to reflect Sydney's timeless elegance and refined sophistication, the collection brings together performance innovation in a way that mirrors her style both on and off the track. - - The eight-piece assortment features a mix of apparel and footwear crafted with intentional detailing and athlete-informed functionality. For app...

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