By Reuters Published June 13, 2025 Shein is turning to a Hong Kong listing to ease investor scrutiny of its supply chain and sourcing practices while opening access to new capital from mainland China and emerging markets, analysts said. Shein’s planned Hong Kong IPO aims to attract emerging market investors – Reuters The Singapore-headquartered company…
Louis Vuitton has announced a partnership to dress Real Madrid in off-field action, uniting luxury’s largest label with the most successful football club in Europe. Real Madrid players showcase Louis Vuitton formal wear as part of the new partnership. – Source: Louis Vuitton Vuitton will provide the formal wear and formal travel wear collections for…
Global sportswear brand Champion has widened its association with combat sports, signing Irish fighter Katie Taylor to a multi-year deal. The association has been sealed ahead of the bell ringing for her highly anticipated third bout in the series against Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden, airing live on Netflix on 11 July. The link’s…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 13, 2025 Italy is about to get the menswear show season under way amid widespread uncertainty caused by the complex economic situation. On the agenda, two unmissable events: Pitti Uomo, scheduled on June 17-20 in Florence, and Milan Fashion Week Men, on June 20-24. This season more than ever, these…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 13, 2025 Lectra, the French specialist in digital solutions and cutting equipment for the soft materials industry, has appointed Maximilien Abadie, a member of its executive committee, as deputy managing director. Maximilien Abadie – Lectra Abadie has been working at Lectra for nearly 14 years. He was named head…
Chanel has recruited a communications expert as a new chapter opens with Matthieu Blazy‘s creative direction. The French luxury house has entrusted the role to Ruth Warder, whom it poached from American communications giant Edelman, handing her the newly-created position of global chief communications officer. Ruth Warder – Chanel The manager will join Chanel in…
Bleue Burnham is the winner of the 2025 British Fashion Council (BFC)/GQ Designer Fashion Fund, a historic win as it’s the first time the prize has gone to a jewellery label since its inception in 2013. Bleue Burnham – Photo: @britishgq Beating Clothsurgeon, Harri, Labrum London and Saul Nash, Burnham’s seven-year-old brand will get a…
Virtual try-on specialist Wanna has been rapidly expanding the scope of its offer in recent periods and the latest addition to grow what its tech can do is a first-of-its-kind virtual try-on experience for high-heeled shoes. This allows online shoppers to see how the heels look on their feet and assess their shape, heel height, and overall style,…
Miu Miu has this month reopened its New Bond Street London flagship with a newly conceived retail concept “based around a sense of cultural exchange, conversation and the gathering of a spirited and intelligent, thoughtful community in a warm and welcoming environment”. The label’s stores have long felt like more comfortable and inviting spaces than…
Niche trainer brands are certainly getting their foot-in-the-door moments, but the big guns, Nike and Adidas, are still going to take some beating. Nike With 1.5 million monthly brand searches, Nike’s the most prominent brand in the UK footwear sector for 2025, followed by its fierce rival Adidas, according to a new report by Salience…
