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Merrell Passes One of the World's Most Extreme Product Tests as Karl Bushby Completes the Goliath Expedition

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:48:16 EST

Twenty-eight years after setting off from Punta Arenas, Chile, British adventurer Karl Bushby has walked up to his mother's front door in Hull, completing one of the longest unbroken journeys on foot ever attempted. - - His homecoming marks the completion of one of the toughest real-world product tests imaginable, with Merrell's iconic Moab hiking shoe supporting Bushby across thousands of miles and some of the world's most demanding terrain. - - Bushby, a 57-year-old former paratrooper from...

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Lacoste opens a new flagship store in Seoul's creative district of Seongsu

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:41:18 EST

Lacoste announces the opening of its new flagship in Seoul, South Korea. Located in Seongsu, one of the city's most vibrant creative districts, the new space spans over 800 sqm and reflects the brand's ambition to offer distinctive experiences that connect with local cultures. - - Bringing together fashion, sport, art and lifestyle, the flagship offers an immersion into the Lacoste universe. Its bold design concept, exclusive artistic installations and Korea's first Caf� Lacoste create a de...

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Burberry celebrates the festive season with Fiona Shaw, Pierce Brosnan and special guests

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:11:41 EST

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Harmony Korine, the film offers a playful take on a traditional British Christmas gathering. Set at Longleat House in Wiltshire, the historic seat of the Marquess of Bath, it stars Pierce Brosnan and Fiona Shaw, who welcome friends from the worlds of film, fashion and sport, including Cara Delevingne, Dylan Brosnan, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Kim Min-ha, Nico Parker and Wu Lei - - 'We wanted to celebrate 170 years of Burberry with a proper party...

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PUMA Q3 2026 sales performance improves sequentially – FY 2026 outlook updated

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:09:15 EST

Key developments Q3 2026 - - - • Sales down 6.3% currency adjusted (ca) to € 1,776.2 million, due to reset measures and softer demand in North America and EMEA, double-digit growth in APAC - • Gross profit margin up by around 420 basis points to 49.5%, driven by lower sourcing prices, including tariff refund effects, as well as channel mix and currency effects - • EBIT of € -11.4 million includes tariff refund effects of € 29.8 million and one-time effects of € -11.7 million related to the...

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Perks and Mini x Umbro

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:05:59 EST

Our authentic football DNA and PAM's conceptual, psychedelic lens propose a new expression of sportswear. One shaped by movement, imagination and cultural exchange. - - Rooted in football yet designed for life beyond the touchline, the capsule combines comfort and technical detailing with PAM's distinctive visual language. Modular layers and adaptable silhouettes move between the pitch, the street and the spaces in between, while familiar sporting codes are shifted into unexpected territory...

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Hugo Boss Updates Full-Year 2026 Outlook

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 02:16:40 EST

Outlook 2026 - - - • Currency-adjusted Group sales now expected to decline in the high single-digit percentage range - • EBIT expected to range between EUR 250 million and EUR 300 million - • Updated outlook reflects higher non-cash D&A expenses for IT assets in light of rapidly evolving AI and technology developments, as well as softer demand assumptions for Q4 amid elevated market uncertainty - • Trade net working capital is now expected to amount to around 21% of Group sales, reflecting...

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Yohji Yamamoto to Be Honoured With an Outstanding Achievement Award at the Fashion Awards 2026

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 02:12:56 EST

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce that Mr. Yohji Yamamoto will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2026, recognising his exceptional contribution to the global fashion industry and enduring influence on contemporary fashion. The ceremony will take place on Monday 30th November 2026 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. - - The award recognises Mr. Yamamoto's pioneering vision and distinctive design language, defined by innovation,...

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Burberry's Regent Street flagship to be restored and reimagined as Burberry house

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:55:43 EDT

Burberry announces plans to transform its iconic Regent Street store into Burberry House. Burberry House will offer a selection of unique, immersive experiences, bringing together the brand's collections, heritage, culture and hospitality. - - The renewed flagship will showcase the Regent Concept, Burberry's new global store design language, created in collaboration with renowned interior designer Peter Mikic. Inspired by the warmth, elegance and familiarity of the British home, the concept...

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MANGO expands its Polygone store and strengthens its longstanding ties with Montpellier

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:03:17 EDT

- - • MANGO continues to strengthen its presence in Montpellier and the Occitanie region with the reopening of its store at the Polygone shopping centre. This reopening reflects MANGO's ambition to establish the city as a major hub in the region, where it currently operates over 25 stores, including 4 in Montpellier. - - - - - • Following a 70 sqm expansion, the Montpellier Polygone store now spans over 800 sqm, employs 20 people and features MANGO's signature New Med store concept, a Me...

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Depop and Burton Open the Archive to Celebrate 50 Years of Snowboard Culture

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:31:30 EDT

Depop and Burton are opening the archive and bringing five decades of snowboard style to secondhand. In celebration of Burton's 50th anniversary, Depop's US community can shop 50 archival pieces from the brand, each priced at $50.50 and below - a nod to the milestone - connecting its history on the mountain with the personal style of today. - - The Burton Archive Shop on Depop brings together rare pieces that reflect the individuality and creative spirit of snowboard culture. The curated se...

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Dow Launches DOWSIL™ IE-5619 Emulsion

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:04:31 EDT

Fluoro-alternative technology for durable water and oil repellency in textiles - - Third-generation silicone-organic hybrid technology offers durable water and oil repellency through innovative fluoro-alternative chemistry, helping brands and mills address evolving application requirements. - - Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced the launch of DOWSIL™ IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion, a durable water and oil repellent (DWOR) agent featuring innovative fluoro-alternative chemistry for the global text...

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Lacoste Fall-Winter 2026 Washed out Match, Reimagined

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:23:01 EDT

Lacoste brings its Fall-Winter 2026 collection to Shanghai's Guangfulin Park, where the narrative first unveiled in Paris takes on a new perspective through an encounter with water, history and place. The runway show also unveils a co-created capsule with global ambassador Wang Yibo, alongside a see-now, buy-now experience. - - Following its debut at Roland-Garros in Paris last March, Lacoste brings its Fall-Winter 2026 collection to Guangfulin Park in Shanghai, marking the first time a c...

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PUMA appoints Arne Arens as Chief Commercial Officer

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:09:34 EDT

The Supervisory Board of PUMA SE has appointed Arne Arens (55) as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and member of the Management Board, effective 15 November 2026. He will be responsible for PUMA's global commercial organisation and marketplace strategy, overseeing the company's sales activities across all channels and markets worldwide. - - Arne Arens joins PUMA with more than 25 years of international leadership experience in the sporting goods and outdoor industries. During his ca...

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Alexander McQueen announces the departure of Creative Director Se�n McGirr

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:26:11 EDT

Alexander McQueen announces that Se�n McGirr will be leaving his role as Creative Director of the House. Since joining Alexander McQueen in 2023, Se�n has shaped a new chapter in the House's creative story, bringing a distinctive vision while staying deeply connected to the spirit and legacy of its founder, Lee Alexander McQueen. - - Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering, said: “I would like to thank Se�n for his contribution and dedication to Alexander McQueen. Our ambition is to establish a bold ne...

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Introducing the 2026 New Wave: Creatives

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:36:40 EDT

Explore the 2026 NEW WAVE: Creatives here. - - The British Fashion Council (BFC) unveils its 2026 NEW WAVE: Creatives, a list of 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talents. The dynamic list brings together trailblazers from across a diverse range of disciplines and celebrates the role they play in supporting and shaping the global fashion industry. This year's list introduces beauty commentators and show producers alongside casting directors, photographers, art direc...

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MANGO–COIN partnership kicks off: the first store opens in Catania

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:36:48 EDT

- - • The first MANGO store within COIN opens in Catania, on Via Etnea: it is the first concrete realisation of the strategic partnership announced in June. - - • Measuring approximately 1,000 sqm across two floors and creating 25 new jobs, the store brings the Woman, Man and Kids lines together under one roof for the first time in Catania, with MANGO's first Kids department in Sicily. - - • Openings in Rome, Florence and Bari will follow in the coming months, as part of the agreement to b...

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Jean's West Presents Its FW26 Collection

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:33:38 EDT

The Jean's West Fall Winter 2026 collection reinterprets, through a contemporary lens, the Western aesthetic that has always defined the brand, reinforcing its authentic and recognizable identity. Materials with a tactile feel and a heritage-inspired character take center stage in a collection that combines tradition with a contemporary edge, giving shape to a wardrobe with a strong personality. - - This season also introduces an important new development with the launch of the kids' line....

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FARFETCH presents the Holiday Campaign

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:20:19 EDT

FARFETCH, the global platform for luxury, reveals its 2026 Holiday Campaign, celebrating the season through the lens of Marili Andre and Sharna Osborne. The seasonal campaign spotlights women's and men's curated edits that serve as the ultimate inspiration for festive partywear, luxury gifting, and holiday getaways. - - Statement Partywear & Timeless Gifts - - The campaign features a series of curated edits of most-wanted gifts for her and for him, thoughtfully categorised across small...

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How The Mobile Robot Company is Upending Logistics by Stopping at 80% Automation

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EDT

When Emil Hauch Jensen visited an Amazon distribution center in 2023, he noticed a startling lack of mobile robots. The reason was flexibility: the facility faced up to ten process changes a week. That insight struck a chord. In November 2024, Jensen and co-founder Odin Kudahl Skovsted launched The Mobile Robot Company, aiming to build machines that adapt to human workers rather than replace them. - - Their first product, the J1600 self-driving pallet jack, is a dual-mode vehicle that brid...

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BFC Announces 2026/27 Bfc Foundation Scholarship Recipients as Named Scholarship Programme Reaches New Milestone

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:02:42 EDT

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026/27 BFC Foundation Scholarships. Marking a significant milestone in the growth of its named scholarship programme, the BFC is on track to surpass its strategic ambition of trebling branded scholarships by 2030 as committed to in the BFC 2030 strategy. Alongside existing partners Casely-Hayford, Chanel and Dior, the BFC welcomes Barbour, COS and Saint Laurent as partners for 2026, reinforcing a shared c...

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Burberry and Highgrove celebrate the British landscape through art and craft

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:54:29 EDT

To mark the fifth creative collaboration, Burberry is honoured to feature a watercolour by His Majesty The King. Depicting Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate, the watercolour serves as the focal point for the collection's prints and inspires its verdant colour palette. - - Rooted in a shared appreciation for the British countryside, the Highgrove x Burberry capsule reimagines Burberry signatures, including the Waterloo trench coat, the Mayfair trench jacket, a car coat, a quilted jacket and an...

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Jordan Brand Celebrates 30 Years of 'Space Jam,' Inspiring a New Generation to Reach for Greatness

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 07:17:49 EDT

What is the Jordan Brand x Space Jam Collection? - Jordan Brand celebrates 30 years of Space Jam by inspiring a new generation to stretch beyond their limits through a cross-sport footwear and apparel collection, the “Greatness Is Never Out of Reach” campaign and the Space Jam: Beyond the Jam mini-doc series. - - What products are in the collection? - The Jordan Brand x Space Jam Collection features footwear such as five new Air Jordan 11 designs, Jordan First 1 “Space Jam,” Air J...

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PUMA welcomes ANTA Sports as new largest shareholder

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:54:38 EDT

The arrival of ANTA Sports as PUMA's largest shareholder marks the beginning of a new chapter for the company. - - “PUMA has built one of the most recognized sports brands in the world, with a rich heritage, a deep sports credibility, a global footprint, leading innovations and strong partners. We welcome ANTA Sports as PUMA's largest shareholder and view its long-term commitment as a strong vote of confidence in our strategy, our management team and our future,” said Arthur Hoeld, CEO of P...

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H&M MOVE layers up for autumn

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 05:39:40 EDT

H&M MOVE's new autumn collection explores layering through soft performance fabrics, shifting proportions, and protective outerwear. Close-fitting foundations meet relaxed, cocooning volumes in a muted palette of purple haze, salt white, cold clay, grey m�lange, dark heather and black. - - Designed for colder days, the collection moves from softly fleeced layers worn close to the body to more relaxed silhouettes with adjustable proportions. Fleece SoftMove™ brings breathable warmth and co...

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Merrell and Sundance Collab Announce Three-Year Global Storytelling Program and 2027 Sundance Film Festival Partnership

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 01:43:08 EDT

Merrell, the global leader in outdoor footwear, and Sundance Collab, the Sundance Institute's digital learning platform for filmmakers worldwide, announced a three-year global storytelling partnership, bringing Merrell's global brand platform, It Starts Outside, to life through original social-first films created by filmmakers around the world. - - “Sundance Collab is a perfect partner for It Starts Outside because it brings together world-class filmmakers from different backgrounds, e...

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Lacoste Spring-Summer 2027 Runway Show Dress Code: No White Required

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 01:37:10 EDT

Staged on the Philippe Chatrier central court at the iconic Roland-Garros Stadium, the Lacoste Spring-Summer 2027 collection turns the clay itself into raw material. - - Avalanches of clay occupy the arena, a nod to the factory where the clay is made, and the runway traces an infinity loop on terre battue, the most demanding surface in tennis. - - Tennis gave fashion its earliest preppy codes: pristine whites, strict etiquette and manicured green lawns. In the Twenties, two champions reshape...

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ASICS Well-being Report 2026 Released Supporting Employee Performance Through Improved Health Literacy

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 01:29:23 EDT

ASICS has published the ASICS Well-being Report 2026 on its corporate website. The report highlights the Company's progress toward various employee health goals, as well as its latest health and well-being initiatives. - - As a company committed to supporting the health of people around the world and creating valuable products and services, ASICS considers the physical and mental well-being of its employees to be one of its highest priorities. The Company believes that promoting health and...

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