Carrera and Ducati renew partnership through 2029
Safilo Group brand Carrera Eyewear has announced the renewal of its partnership with Ducati, extending…
Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside
Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves. Phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, are well-known and sought after in the pharmaceutical industry because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The researchers identified 79 phenolic compounds in three strains of Cannabis grown…
The homecoming: “House of H&M” unveils a new chapter on Shanghai’s Huaihai Road
Published September 10, 2025 In a significant return that feels both like a homecoming and a rebirth, H&M is set to officially reopen its flagship store at its original location on Shanghai’s Huaihai Road. On Sept. 9, 2025, this re-engagement with a landmark site, which originally housed the brand’s first mainland China store, is more…
Warpaint London faces challenges, shares fall as it updates on H1
Published September 10, 2025 Beauty specialist Warpaint London’s first-half figures on Wednesday showed the supplier of colour cosmetics and owner of the W7, Technic, Skin & Tan, Super Facialist, Dirty Works and Fish Soho brands continuing to prosper on the revenue front — on the surface at least. W7 But the company’s shares fell more…
Moncler Genius launches Edward Enninful’s first move into fashion design
Published September 10, 2025 Moncler has been making a big impact with its Genius offer for quite a few years, especially of late when it has linked up with a number of big names and cultural influencers. And its latest partnership? Former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful. Moncler x EE72 by Edward Enninful For his…
Inditex sales rise 1.6% in H1, second half starts well
Published September 10, 2025 Spanish fashion giant Inditex used the word “solid” a lot rather than anything more bullish to describe the first-half figures it released on Wednesday. And there’s no denying it was justified in that assessment, as sales rose despite the many challenges out there. But those used to bigger increases may have…
Stella McCartney names Tom Mendenhall its new CEO
Published September 8, 2025 Stella McCartney has new leadership with Tom Mendenhall, an experienced executive who’s been at Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford and Gucci, named as its new CEO. See catwalkStella McCartney – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight He takes over from Amandine Ohayon, who’s exiting her post after almost two years (she joined in late 2023). But she’ll…
M.A.C Cosmetics taps Doja Cat as new global brand ambassador
Published September 8, 2025 M.A.C Cosmetics announced on Monday the appointment of Doja Cat as its newest global ambassador, which will see the Grammy-winning artist star in a series of campaigns for the U.S. beauty giant. Doja Cat at the VMAs – M.A.C Cosmetics Kicking off the partnership at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, Doja walked the red carpet in a…
Rise in number of people in the UK facing hunger says charity
A third of children under five are living in UK homes where this is not enough access to healthy and nutritious food, according to anti-poverty charity Trussell Trust. Surveys by the charity found more than 14 million people in the UK faced the prospect of going hungry last year due to the lack of money….
Primark improves in UK, sees patchy Europe, but US sales soar
Published September 10, 2025 Primark’s owner Associated British Foods issued a second-half trading update on Wednesday with the value-focused fashion, beauty and home retailer seeing a UK improvement and a very buoyant US, but a weaker Europe. Photo: Sandra Halliday As it prepares to open its first franchise stores in the Middle East next month,…
Bershka reinterprets streetwear codes alongside Ecko Unltd.
Published September 9, 2025 The young fashion chain of the Inditex conglomerate continues to develop its collaboration strategy. On this occasion, Bershka has joined forces with the renowned American streetwear brand of the 2000s, Ecko Unltd., to create a collection that pays tribute to urban style with roots in graffiti, hip-hop, and skateboarding. The result…
