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Dior is paying tribute to the Lady Dior handbag with a new retrospective book commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Dior Lady Art project.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced updated dates for New York Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2026, now set to take place from Wednesday, February 11 through Monday, February 16, 2026.

PO.P has made a major appointed with Gwynn Milligan joining as a non-executive director to support the Swedish childrenswear brand’s continued growth and international expansion.

Welcome to Goodhood 3.1. East London’s curated community lifestore has expanded its Hanbury Street space in Spittlefields to create “a new chapter” for its “next evolution of its journey”.

​Footasylum has committed to being in Manchester Arndale big time. The major sports footwear/apparel retailer has signed a 20-year lease renewal “cementing its commitment to the North West’s premier retail destination”.

No one loves creating a clever and classy new brand more than the French, and a fresh marque that seems destined to attract attention is Monravel.

The Czech retailer, currently enjoying sustained growth and already present with five stores in Eastern Europe, wants to open a flagship in France in 2026, the future cornerstone of its Western European expansion.

P&G began its fiscal year with an attributable net profit of US$4.75 billion (€4.093 billion) between July and September, its first quarter, marking a 20% year-on-year increase.

In a conference call with analysts, Guerra said that the Versace deal has not yet been finalised, and that Prada would not be involved in the Armani operation in the event that its partner L’Oréal was.

Angola has bid for a majority stake in Anglo American’s unit De Beers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, setting up a potential standoff with Botswana, which also wants in on De Beers.

Following the appointment of Thomas Cuntz as Kering’s new director of talent development, the group has once again recruited from Renault and named Philippine de Schonen as head of financial communications.

Swedish beauty-tech company Foreo has entrusted its marketing and communications to Spanish executive Marta Panera.

​Deckers Brands reported a net sales increase of 9.1% year on year in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year, led by its brands Hoka and Ugg, but its 2026 full-fiscal forecast came in under analysts’ predictions.

​Global athletic brand New Balance has expanded its brick-and-mortar network in India and opened a mono-brand outlet in Gujarat at shopping centre VR Surat.

Swedish online fashion retailer Nelly said on Friday it had appealed a court ruling that cleared two units of much bigger rival Shein of infringing its copyright.

​AllSaints seems to be on a roll and shortly after announcing a new creative director and a raft of new stores, the company (which also owns John Varvatos) has now turned in record profits.

Very and Littlewoods owner The Very Group said the year to the end of June saw “significant earnings growth, driven by a strong performance from both the retail and financial services businesses and cost discipline”.

​French malls giant URW and APG have announced URW’s acquisition of a 25% stake in St James Quarter. And it’s more than just a financial deal as URW will be actively involved in the mall.

A unique diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte- and said to have been retrieved from the chaos of the Battle of Waterloo- will go under the hammer for the first time this November. 

Human Made Inc., the Japanese streetwear firm founded by celebrity designer Nigo, plans to raise about 2.7 billion yen in an IPO as the fashion company seeks to capitalise on rising global interest in Japanese culture.

UK retail sales volumes unexpectedly rose 0.5% month on month in September, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday. Economist had expected a 0.2% fall.

Uber Technologies and Hibbett announced on Thursday a new partnership that brings the the sportswear retailer’s athletic-inspired fashion, footwear and accessories to Uber Eats customers. 

American fashion company J.Crew Group announced on Thursday the appointment of Gena Smith to the role of chief human resources officer.

The France-listed property group announces the departure of Jean-Marie Tritant after five years at the helm. His successor is currently the European chief operating officer and chief strategy and investment officer.

Italian luxury group Zegna’s DTC revenue grew 9% in Q3, bolstered by its Americas and EMEA results and by major performance improvements by both Tom Ford Fashion and Thom Browne.

True Religion has unveiled its 2025 holiday campaign, fronted by Grammy Award–winning artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ciara. 

The campaign pays tribute to the silhouettes and craftsmanship that have defined the label for more than 25 years.

Ferragamo announced on Thursday Q3 consolidated revenue totalled €221 million, unchanged year-on-year at current exchange rates, with the Americas and Europe more than offsetting the challenging luxury market in Asia.

​Marc Jacobs has unveiled its “Give Marc, Get Joy” Resort 2025 campaign, fronted by model, actress, and creative muse Iris Law. 

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