Often, the greatest progenitors of couture – a very French concept – are born thousands of kilometers from France. Three such talents – Elie Saab, Fang Couture and ArdAzAei – offered up impressive visions of revived couture classicism. None of them were born in France. Elie Saab haute couture Fall-Winter 2025–26 – Courtesy Elie Saab:…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 10, 2025 France’s data privacy regulator, the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (Cnil), is seeking a €150 million ($174 million) fine against Shein for violating laws governing the use of cookies—digital trackers used for targeted advertising. Shein targeted with a €150 million ($174 million) fine for…
Fast Retailing’s nine-month and Q3 results this week showed its star Uniqlo chain is continuing its strong performance, albeit facing a tough market in China. But what about its other brands? Theory At youth brand GU, in the three months through May 2025 (that is, Q3) revenue rose to ¥90.4 billion (€527bn/£454bn/US$615), up 4.1%, while…
By Reuters Published July 11, 2025 Giorgio Armani, founder of the iconic Italian fashion house bearing his name, marked his 91st birthday on Friday with a message confirming his return in September, following a recent health issue that forced him to miss the Milan and Paris fashion shows. At 91, Giorgio Armani promises comeback in…
Nearly half of global consumers (48%) report wearing jeans more regularly than ever before, according to the 2024 Global Denim Survey released by Cotton Incorporated. Nearly half of of consumers wearing jeans more regularly than ever: Cotton Inc survey. – Cotton Inc. Based on responses from over 10,000 consumers across 13 countries, the report confirms…
Maybelline New York has been named the first-ever official cosmetics partner of WWE. Maybelline named WWE’s first-ever official cosmetics partner. – Maybelline The collaboration kicks off with Maybelline serving as the presenting partner of Evolution, WWE’s all-women’s Premium Live Event taking place Sunday, July 13 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. As part of the…
Allbirds announced that it has signed three new distribution agreements across Eurasia, advancing its strategy to drive long-term, scalable growth in international markets. Allbirds expands Eurasian presence. – Allbirds Notably, Beosport will serve as the exclusive distributor in the Balkans beginning in January 2026, 911 Fashion will take on distribution in Israel starting October 2025,…
By Reuters Published July 10, 2025 Levi Strauss raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts after beating quarterly estimates on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its denims in regions such as Europe in the face of tariff uncertainty. Levi Strauss The denim maker’s efforts to introduce new styles and collections including dresses, skirts and…
By Reuters Published July 11, 2025 Revenues at Brunello Cucinelli rose 10.7% at constant exchange rates in the first half of the year, the Italian luxury group said on Thursday, slightly beating analysts forecasts. Cucinelli Revenues totalled 684 million euros ($799 million) in the period, which compares with a consensus of 682 million euros compiled…
By Bloomberg Published July 11, 2025 Fast Retailing Co. reported third-quarter earnings that missed estimates, as weaker sales in China weighed on the Japanese apparel maker’s performance. Uniqlo Operating profit was ¥146.7 billion ($1 billion) in the three months ended May, trailing the ¥150 billion average of analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Net income came…
