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Eighteen designers from across the MENA region and three from India have been shortlisted for the 2025 FTA Awards. The winners will be announced in Doha on 22 November.

Oscar de la Renta is parting ways with its creative directors, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, with the design duo stepping down to focus on their fashion label, Monse.  

Hermes has convinced a U.S. judge to dismiss for a second time a lawsuit alleging it violates antitrust law by forcing buyers to spend thousands of dollars on its products before purchasing one of its Birkin handbags.

​Brioni has expanded its retail presence in Mexico with the opening of a new boutique inside the Palacio de Hierro in Monterrey.

​Paul Smith has a new executive chairman with one of UK retail’s most experienced leaders taking up the role. The independent British label has named Ewan Venters to the newly-created role. He starts early next month.

​Fila has teamed up with Indian label Almost Gods for a limited-edition collection that merges design with depth and narrative intent. 

Conceived as spaces for reflection and critical thought, the first talks will take place on 1 October at MUDE, from 5–7pm, with free admission and mandatory registration on the ModaLisboa website.

The Portuguese brand’s solid perfumes, which celebrate Portugal’s cultural heritage, were recognised in the Best Fragrance Packaging category of the 2025 Marie Claire US Fragrance Awards.

Amazon said on Wednesday it is investing more than $1 billion to raise pay and lower healthcare costs for U.S. fulfillment and transportation employees.

U.S. online sales growth during the 2025 holiday season is expected to slow from last year, as price-conscious shoppers stay picky with their spending amid rising living costs, according to a Salesforce forecast.

An evolution of the annual Paris Retail Week, the NRF Europe trade fair, held in Paris from September 16 to 18, presented its inaugural awards to innovators in the retail sector.

The 24-year-old singer is now gaining prominence as a fashion designer with the launch of her new brand, 2B, which is set to make its runway debut at the 65th Lisboa Fashion Week on October 3.

Oysho, Inditex’s sportswear brand, is accelerating its international expansion by entering the Netherlands with the opening of its first store in Amsterdam.

Tous is finalising the appointment of a new CEO after Carlos Soler-Duffo’s departure, according to company sources, who told Europa Press. La Vanguardia first reported the news of the leadership change on Wednesday.

Interparfums is ending Rochas’s fashion business to focus on fragrances. Alessandro Vigilante, who led the collections, honored the brand’s bold and elegant spirit during his time as artistic director.

LVMH redeploys two executives to lead Paris FC: Jean-Marc Gallot of Veuve Clicquot becomes managing director, while Alexandre Battut of Maison Francis Kurkdjian is named chief financial officer.

The island of Pantelleria, nestled between Sicily and Tunisia, plans to rename its airport in honor of Giorgio Armani, who spent summers at his estate there. The proposal is backed by ENAC and the transport ministry.

Armani’s brand power extends beyond fashion, as lucrative licensing in beauty and eyewear attracts interest from giants like LVMH, L’Oréal, and EssilorLuxottica following the designer’s passing.

French luxury group Kering names Francesca Bellettini as the new CEO of Gucci, replacing Stefano Cantino after nine months. The move marks the first major executive shift under new group CEO Luca de Meo.

Gap Inc. revealed on Wednesday the appointment of Deb Redmond as general manager of beauty and Michele Parsons as general manager of accessories, as the U.S. retailer pushes into new categories outside of fashion.

Fulfilling a 415-mile journey, Ayrshire, the birthplace of Barbour and the home of tartan, is coming to central London this weekend.

M&S has a new commercial and operations director for fashion, home and beauty as the retail giant undergoes a “comprehensive restructuring” of its end-to-end operation. 

After a busy store expansion year, Australian affordable jewellery brand Lovisa has now opened its latest store at Angel Central, Islington’s prime retail destination.

Guess brought a taste of Italy to Manhattan over the weekend with the debut of Caffè Guess, an exclusive pop-up experience unveiled during New York Fashion Week.

Two investors are preparing a takeover bid for German sportswear maker Puma, Manager Magazin reported on Wednesday, pushing its share price up more than 11%.

​It’s Carnival time at Harrods. Well, at H Beauty to be precise. The luxury department store’s standalone beauty concept stores are returning with a range of beauty events that “promise to be more amazing than ever”.

Women’s fashion brand Goddiva, which specialises in evening, party and wedding wear, has launched its first footwear collection, “marking an exciting new chapter for the brand”.

The British designer has developed a second capsule collection for the VF Corp-owned outerwear brand, rekindling a creative partnership first established between 2017 and 2019.

Marco Felci, an executive with a 20-year-plus experience in the luxury industry, formerly with Dolce & Gabbana, Etro and Versace, is the new CEO of Tod’s for the Americas region, succeeding Roberto Lorenzini.

Christian Louboutin names Jaden Smith as its first menswear creative director. The actor and rapper will design four annual collections, debuting his first in Paris this January, to boost the brand’s men’s line.