Fashion

Patrick McDowell, the London-based designer known for his sustainable luxury designs, has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Sparxell. Sparxell is a nature-inspired colour platform technology company that creates biodegradable colourants free from plastic and toxic chemicals using plant-based cellulose.  It’s actually the first company to create 100% plant-based biodegradable pigments using natural cellulose and at…

G-III Apparel Group has filed a $250 million lawsuit against PVH Corp., escalating tensions between the two fashion giants with allegations of breached licensing agreements and interference in business relationships.  G-III accuses PVH of breach of contract in $250M suit. – Tommy Hilfiger The complaint, filed in New York state court, targets PVH and its…

Canadian performance apparel brand Duer is expanding into Europe.  Canada’s Duer expands globally with European launch. – Duer Through a strategic partnership with Hectic Europe, Duer has established a presence in 12 countries including the UK, Germany, France, and the Nordics.  The collaboration leverages Hectic’s distribution network, local market knowledge, and warehousing capabilities, allowing Duer…

J.Jill Inc. has announced the appointment of Courtney O’Connor as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer.  J.Jill names Courtney O’Connor SVP and chief merchandising officer. – J.Jill Effective June 30, she will succeed Shelley Liebsch, who is departing the company to pursue other opportunities. “Courtney is a seasoned merchant who brings extensive experience in…

By AFP Published June 24, 2025 Saint Laurent opened Paris Men’s Fashion Week on Tuesday with a playful, 1970s-inspired collection, as the industry reels from the revolving door of creative directors and a diminished appetite for luxury goods. See catwalkSaint Laurent – Spring-Summer2026 – Menswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Saint Laurent kicked things…

Supermodel-turned-entrepreneur Coco Rocha on Monday revealed plans to launch her own fashion brand, in partnership with American fashion management firm, Xcel Brands. Coco Rocha – Courtesy While exact details of the fashion brand were not disclosed, the duo did say that Rocha’s new label will be a “thoughtfully crafted fashion brand designed for women who lead…

U.S. cult beauty brand Glossier announced on Tuesday its chief executive officer Kyle Leahy will step down from the top spot by year-end.  Kyle Leahy – Glossier Leahy took on the CEO role at the New York-based Glossier three years ago, when the executive replaced founder, Emily Weiss, who had helmed her brand since its…

Pharrell Williams threw the dice in his latest show for Louis Vuitton, presenting a snakes and ladders collection in a massive fashion and music happening outside the Pompidou Center on Tuesday night. See catwalkLouis Vuitton – Spring-Summer2026 – Menswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight A display that started 90 minutes after its scheduled 8…

When the Coney Island Cyclone opened 98 years ago this month, it became and still is the second-steepest wooden roller coaster in the world. Despite its vertiginous experience, it also stands as a relic of when things were done differently, as building codes would require steel construction around the middle of the 20th century. The…

By Reuters Published June 24, 2025 Amazon has deepened its commitment to Britain, with the e-commerce giant saying it plans to invest 40 billion pounds ($54 billion) over the next three years, a move the UK government hailed as a vote of confidence in its economic policies. Reuters Elected in 2024, the Labour government has…