Published September 16, 2025 We’ve already been told by one recent survey that Gen Z-ers are reshaping fashion consumption and brand engagement “through a unique blend of pragmatism and purpose”. But another survey shows just how demanding they are when it comes to online services. Photo: Pexels In fact, there’s a serious ‘Need for Speed’, as…
Published September 16, 2025 Consumer goods giant Unilever has promoted Srinivas Phatak to chief financial officer, effective immediately, also becoming a board member and part of its Unilever Leadership Executive. Reuters Phatak has moved up through the company’s finance department to take its top post. In February, Unilever first announced he would become acting CFO,…
By Reuters Published September 17, 2025 From her dazzling jewels and silk footwear to modern interpretations of her extravagant gowns, a new exhibition exploring the style of France’s doomed 18th-century queen Marie Antoinette opens in London this week. Exterior view of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, home to the “Marie Antoinette Style” exhibition….
Published September 17, 2025 The Benetton-owned Sisley apparel brand’s premium Sisley K label will debut in the UK during this week’s London fashion week following its arrival in Rome and Florence. Sisley K The group’s Oxford Street flagship will showcase the label that’s actually a project created in Seoul by a Korean design team and…
Published September 17, 2025 Luxury footwear and accessories label Manolo Blahnik has opened its first standalone boutique in Italy’s fashion capital, Milan. Manolo Blahnik The independent label has debuted in the prestigious Via Pietro Verri area, with the 100 square metre, two-storey boutique being “a refined space that reflects the designer’s artistic inspirations and deep…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 16, 2025 Following the relaunch of its fragrance and eyewear lines in early 2025, Borsalino is expanding into leather goods. The Italian milliner will develop a line of high-end bags and accessories through a partnership with the Ticino-based manufacturer Gamat, whose clients include Giorgio Armani, Dsquared2 and Off-White….
Published September 16, 2025 Everlast and Off-White teamed up to create a custom fight kit for Terence Crawford’s undisputed world title showdown with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez in Las Vegas on September 13. Everlast and Off-White debut custom fight kit for Terence Crawford. – Everlast x Off-White The collaboration marked the first time Off-White entered the…
By Bloomberg Published September 16, 2025 Wealthy consumers continue to account for a growing share of US consumer spending, highlighting the lopsided strength of the economy as a slowdown in hiring and wariness among other income cohorts raise fears of a slowdown. See fashion showMichael Kors – Spring-Summer2026 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York…
By Reuters Published September 16, 2025 Meta is expected to double down on AI-powered augmented reality products with new smart glasses at its annual Connect event on Wednesday, even as the company faces scrutiny over its handling of child safety on its social media platforms. Reuters At its Menlo Park, California-based headquarters, CEO Mark Zuckerberg…
By Bloomberg Published September 16, 2025 Sequoia Capital’s former Asian arms are investing in a little-known startup that hunts and helps take down unauthorized sales listings of AI chips, drugs, games and luxury products. Marq Vision Los Angeles-based Marq Vision Inc. raised $48 million in a Series B round led by Peak XV Partners, formerly…
