Know What's Happening in Fashion
Know What's Happening in Fashion
Nike allegedly embedded tracking devices in Virgil Abloh x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” shipments
Rumors in the sneaker community claim Nike placed tracking devices in the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” to pinpoint boutiques that backdoor the shoes to resellers. The allegation stems from a single Instagram video and remains unverified, with Nike offering no comment.
Nike disclosed roughly $300 million in pre‑tax restructuring charges for the nine months ending Feb. 28, driven largely by severance costs and the consolidation of U.S. distribution centers that eliminated nearly 800 jobs. The filing references "exit or disposal activities," fueling analyst speculation that Nike may be preparing to sell Converse, a brand that has seen a 28% revenue drop in Q1 and a 31% decline in Q2, pushing its EBIT into negative territory. The restructuring aligns with Nike’s broader $2 billion cost‑saving program, though SG&A expenses remain flat. Nike will reveal its Q3 results on March 31.
Supreme’s partnership with Nike, launched in 2002 with the SB Dunk Low, has produced a sprawling catalogue of sneakers that range from cult classics to forgettable releases. Early drops like the 2004 Air Foamposite One ignited massive resale hype, while...
Despite record rain in the UK, sales of “non‑sun sunglasses” are booming. These shield‑style frames with barely‑tinted, often photochromic lenses were originally designed for runners and cyclists but are now featured on catwalks and mass retailers, with prices from £20...
Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex is capitalising on a £100 million three‑year investment to attract major fashion tenants, including White Company, Bershka, Hollister Co and Urban Outfitters. Footfall rose 3.2 % to over 17 million visits and sales increased 4.4 %, with average spend...
Actress‑model Brooke Shields made her first official Paris Fashion Week appearance at Chloé’s Spring 2026 show, wearing a funnel‑neck trench and an asymmetrically draped skirt. Behind the scenes, creative director Chemena Kamali placed stills of Shields from films like *Pretty Baby* and Studio 54...
Flannels has launched its spring 2026 campaign, “The Local,” celebrating British community hubs such as bakeries and cafés. The campaign pairs structured tailoring and statement accessories with everyday settings, featuring luxury houses including Prada, Gucci, Burberry and Vivienne Westwood. It runs across Flannels’...
Nasrin Jafari left a middle‑school teaching career in 2019 to launch Mixed, a direct‑to‑consumer fashion label that grew from hand‑sewn Covid masks posted on Instagram. She built the brand using a pre‑order model, low‑minimum‑order factories in India, and in‑house Meta...
British fashion label Nobody's Child has launched a petite edit co‑designed with TV personality Louise Thompson, targeting women 5 ft 3 in and under. The collection features dresses, coordinated sets, blazers and trousers with vintage‑inspired details, sized 4‑18 and priced between £59 and...
Spring/Summer 2026 sees luxury and sportswear brands unveiling high‑profile campaigns, pairing iconic fashion houses with celebrities ranging from models and actors to musicians. Moncler, Burberry, Adidas, Cos, Coach and others each rolled out multiple ads featuring stars such as Kate...
Comexposium has named Annabelle Serres to head its flagship Paris tradeshows Siec and NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe. Serres arrives with nearly two decades of experience running large‑scale events such as Viscom Paris and IFTM Top Resa, plus a recent...
“The will to create, and the will to allow. In that indefinite relationship lies infinite potential.” Satoshi Kondo of isseymiyakeofficial. A beautiful show and collection that gave a moment of calm and meditation to temper all the other feels right...
In this episode, former middle‑school teacher Nazrin Jafari shares how she pivoted during the pandemic to launch Mixed, a Brooklyn‑based, print‑forward fashion brand. She discusses her organic Instagram‑first sales approach, the challenges of inventory, pre‑orders, and returns, and how she...
IFJAG, the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group, reported strong growth at its recent trade show held Feb 15‑18 in Las Vegas at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center. Attendance rose at the new venue, and the organization announced it is...
The SPESA 2026 State of the Industry report shows the sewn‑products sector steering through persistent tariff volatility, fragmented trade and geopolitical turbulence. Companies are swapping aggressive growth targets for stability‑focused strategies and building contingency plans. Investment in automation, AI‑driven analytics...
OffPrice, the newest addition to Informa’s portfolio, held its 2026 edition at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Feb 17‑19. The three‑day trade show showcased value‑priced, excess‑inventory apparel, accessories, footwear and cash‑and‑carry items to a diverse audience of big‑box, discount‑chain, outlet,...
ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) trade show recorded its largest floor plan ever, drawing 37% new customers and a surge of international and crossover buyers from the Atlanta edition. Exhibitors, many from Los Angeles, secured larger spaces to accommodate heightened...
Women’s Wear In Nevada (WWIN) expanded its exhibition space by 2,000 square feet at the Las Vegas Apparel Expo, marking its largest footprint since the August edition. The show introduced a diagonal Trend Discovery aisle featuring Autumn/Winter 2026 vignettes such as City...
From Feb. 17‑19, the Sourcing trade show in Las Vegas gathered manufacturers, suppliers and fashion brands from across Asia, Africa and Latin America, highlighting Colombia’s growing apparel capabilities. Attendees explored “friendshoring,” a concept that blends nearshoring cost advantages with long‑standing...
The Project trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center showcased a denim‑centric men’s fashion lineup, introducing the streetwear‑focused Project Now and the tailored Project Classic Community. Brands such as Ed Hardy, G‑Star, MAVI and California‑designed Serenede highlighted innovative denim,...
The MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas highlighted a surge of innovative denim offerings, with designers showcasing cuffed, studded, coated and bejeweled styles alongside a comeback of slimmer fits. Los Angeles‑based brands such as Flying Monkey, Bayeas Denim and Velvet...
British label Rixo unveiled its Spring 2026 “We Are One” collection, featuring bold prints and vintage charm with price points from $205 to $995. The week also saw high‑profile collaborations, including Thom Browne × Asics’ $450 Gel‑Kayano 14 sneakers and Birkenstock’s refreshed Arizona Big Buckle...
A new survey of UK clothing producers, analyzed by academics from the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and the trade‑justice charity Transform Trade, reveals that unfair purchasing practices remain pervasive across the sector. The study found that brands and...
UNEP has launched a call for proposals to create a national Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database for India’s textile sector. The initiative, part of the UNEP InTex Programme, seeks implementing partners to compile comprehensive data on material and energy flows...
The Victoria and Albert Museum is opening its first UK retrospective dedicated to Elsa Schiaparelli, showcasing 400 objects that span fashion, sculpture, and furniture. Curator Sonnet Stanfill emphasizes Schiaparelli’s role as an image‑maker who used artist collaborations to amplify her...
Kiaasa Retail Limited, an Indian women’s ethnicwear brand, plans to grow its footprint to roughly 250 stores by fiscal year 2029, up from more than 120 outlets today. The company will deploy Rs 69.7 crore raised in its IPO to finance new...
Italian luxury menswear house Vercelli has opened its first flagship store in Mumbai, marking the brand’s direct entry into India’s organized retail market. The 4,500 sq ft, two‑level boutique, launched with longtime textile partner Rishab World, showcases the full ready‑to‑wear line and...
Rising sulphur prices, driven by Middle East supply disruptions and higher freight costs, are adding fresh cost pressure to India’s textile dye industry. The country, which imports most of its sulphur, now faces higher input costs that threaten margins for...
Jack & Jones, the European denim arm of Bestseller, opened three flagship stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, marking its UAE debut. The launch is driven by the minimalist “Invisible Jeans” campaign, which omits models and focuses solely on the denim...
Couldn’t leave this in the drafts. And I know we’re in Paris, but more reading never hurt anyone 🙂↕️ Brief thoughts on LFW AW26
Worn Again Technologies has commissioned a demonstration‑scale textile‑to‑fibre recycling plant in Winterthur, Switzerland, targeting poly‑cotton blends. The pilot uses a proprietary chemical process to separate polyester and cotton, achieving high recovery rates. Early data suggest fibre quality comparable to virgin...
Cate Blanchett attended the National Theatre’s Next Chapter Gala in London wearing a black suit from Maison Margiela’s Artisanal 2025 collection, highlighted by a sculptural polka‑dot silk element draped across her chest. The look merges the house’s deconstructionist aesthetic with red‑carpet elegance,...
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) announced a new strategy to scale the supply of organic cotton worldwide. Central to the plan is a pooled funding mechanism that channels capital directly to farmers, lowering entry barriers and financial risk. OCA will...
Scientists at Karlstad University have shown that highly purified recycled cotton waste can directly replace virgin wood pulp in viscose production. Using pulp derived from the Circulose process, the research demonstrated comparable fiber quality to traditional wood pulp. The findings...
More than 100 workers at Net‑a‑Porter’s Charlton warehouse in South London are voting on strike action to secure the London Living Wage. The retailer, which promised the wage in 2021, now proposes £14.41 per hour, £761 below the £14.80 target...
TFG London is launching its first tri‑brand outlet, uniting Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles under one 3,851 sq ft roof at The Boulevard in Northern Ireland, slated for a spring opening. The concept offers discounted womenswear, footwear and accessories while preserving each...
Paul Smith reported a pre‑tax loss of £16.7 m for the year to 30 June 2025, widening from a £5.4 m loss the previous year. Turnover fell 8% to £181 m as wholesale revenue slumped 16%, while ecommerce sales rose 14%. Gross profit declined 7%...
Car Ride Shenanigans. Yesterday was the first day of Matthieu Blazy’s first runway collection hitting the stores at Chanel. Have you bought anything from his first show? It’s a bloodbath at the boutiques out there…
London recorded its steepest footfall decline since April 2024 as February’s unusually heavy rain kept shoppers indoors. UK retail footfall dropped 4.7% year‑on‑year, with high streets down 5.4% and shopping centres down 5.5%. The downpour pushed consumers toward online channels,...
Everyone lost their mind at the Ralph Lauren menswear show in January and yeah it was cool but the womenswear is roughly 20x better https://t.co/p7YKUN0R6S
Fug Nation released its annual "Worst Dressed" roundup for the 2026 Actor Awards, highlighting outfits that missed the mark according to audience feedback. The list excludes Meg Stalter after her controversial attempt to mimic a 1996 Donatella Versace look, which...
Very good denim chore jackets from Ralph Lauren this season, complete with the classic Polo Country tag Also a very solid, worth it price at $368 ($298 for the white) https://t.co/eaYhsmkBld https://t.co/pN6vqPhG9U
Fug Nation released its Best Dressed list for the 2026 Actor Awards, spotlighting a notable presence of three women from Abbott Elementary and two nominees sharing the name Chase. The selection process blended editorial instincts with audience commentary, resulting in...
Narciso Rodriguez reflected on Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s iconic minimalist style in a March 2025 Elle interview, highlighting the natural, uncalculated quality of her wardrobe. He recalled designing the slip dress and veil for her 1996 wedding, a look that remains...
Frye’s Campus 14L boot has cemented its status as an iconic, cross‑generation footwear staple, rivaling classics like Converse Chuck Taylor. Constructed from 100% scrunch leather with a leather lining and outsole, the boot is marketed as a long‑term investment. Frye...
Lil Yachty told Complex that limiting his wardrobe to a single clothing brand is his "cheat code" for effortless style, arguing that many rappers struggle to curate a cohesive look. He highlighted the brand’s consistency, quality, and cultural relevance as...
Roger Vivier’s creative director Gherardo Felloni unveiled the Fall 2026 collection in Paris, centering on a contemporary reinterpretation of sensuality as freedom and confidence. The collection revives the brand’s iconic Choc heel with a slimmer, lacquered silhouette, adds a rose‑themed line...
New York City’s vintage clothing scene has matured into a curated, high‑energy marketplace that spans Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond. Shops like Mr. Throwback, 194, and Hommage Vintage specialize in everything from rare sports apparel to designer 90s‑2000s pieces, while budget‑friendly spots...
L.E.K. Consulting’s 2026 Brand Heat Index, based on a survey of nearly 5,000 U.S. consumers, shows Nike retaining the top spot in athletic footwear for both men and women. Hoka and On Running are closing the gap, especially among female...
American singer Chappell Roan made her second Paris Fashion Week appearance front‑row at the Rick Owens runway, wearing a slate‑gray gothic cut‑out dress with organza bodice and gladiator heels. Earlier in the week she debuted an earthy lace ombré dress...
The Virgil Abloh Archive announced its first-ever print publication, titled “The Archive,” accompanied by a free membership program. The initiative invites the public to explore Abloh’s multidisciplinary legacy through both physical and digital formats. Membership provides unlimited digital access to...
