Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 9, 2025 From the curated classics of Pitti Uomo to the bold statements of Paris Fashion Week—via a vibrant stop in Milan—the final two weeks of June set the tone for spring/summer 2026 menswear. Sophie Jordan, men’s purchasing director at luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa, offers her insider view…
On TikTok, the hashtag #bodymist has racked up over a billion views. This figure underlines the growing popularity of fragrance mists, which are particularly appealing to Gen Z’s seasoned and versatile young consumers. At the crossroads of perfume and skincare, these colorful, accessible bottles are renewing the codes of classic perfumery. Sprayed on the body…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 9, 2025 As it faces the threat of steep new U.S. tariffs, Bangladesh—the world’s second-largest textile exporter—is negotiating a trade deal with Washington, a senior government official told AFP on Tuesday. Shutterstock The textile industry remains the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy—accounting for 80% of the country’s exports, contributing…
Monday, July 7 marked the kick-off of the Rencontres de la Photographie in Arles, southern France. Open until October 5, the event is largely focused on engagement, and this edition of the Rencontres de Arles will showcase invisibilized populations around the world, from Australia to Brazil, and the Caribbean to North America, bearing witness to…
The Cordovan brand returns to bring the Andalusian tradition to the Parisian Haute Couture Week. The University Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, in the heart of the 5th arrondissement, hosted on July 8 the parade of the seventh haute couture collection of the firm founded by Juana Martín, in which the creator presented her proposals for autumn/winter…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 8, 2025 As it accelerates its global retail strategy, Mango has launched a new womenswear store in Chester, marking its debut in the historic English city and reinforcing its long-term focus on the UK market. Exterior of the Catalan brand’s new store in Chester, England. – Mango Located…
Leather goods brand Maison de Sabré has launched a new immersive retail concept in partnership with global lifestyle leader Nikki Beach Hospitality Group. Maison de Sabré partners with Nikki Beach for European pop-up series. – Maison de Sabré The collaboration, titled “Sabré Solstice”, brings the brand’s latest limited-edition Raffia Collection to life in a series…
By Bloomberg Published July 7, 2025 Luxury spending is defying a global slump in wealthy Singapore, a beacon for high-end retailers grappling with sluggish demand in major markets including China and the US. See catwalkCoach – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Luxury sales in the Southeast Asian city-state…
Two great couture originals staged subtly dramatic shows on Monday in Paris; Iris van Herpen with her latest techno Sturm und chic, and Rahul Mishra with 21st-century Sufism style. Iris van Herpen: Urban ornithology Iris van Herpen is an artist who used clothes to make unexpected and often very beautiful visual statements. Wearability is not…
By Bloomberg Published July 7, 2025 French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE is selling its only US hotel, the El Encanto in Santa Barbara, California. Bloomberg The 90-room property — in a coastal getaway northwest of Los Angeles — is being purchased by a partnership of brothers Justin and Tyler Mateen and…
