Brooke Shields Went Backstage at Chloé and Saw Her Own Face on the Mood Board
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 on the mood board, positioning her as a muse. Shields reflected on the emotional impact of seeing herself in the collection and described fashion now as a personal narrative rather than merely a job. At 60, she embraces cultivating her own style and sees the show’s blend of feminine strength and masculine edge as resonant.
Flannels Goes 'Local' For a Spring Campaign that 'Anchors British Community Life'
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’...
From Teacher to Fashion Brand Founder
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...
Nobody's Child Launches Louise Thompson Petite Edit
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...
The Best Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Campaigns
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 Puts Serres in Charge of Paris Tradeshows Siec and NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe
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...
IFJAG Sees Growth at New Location
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...
Growing Out of Uncertainty - How the Sewn Products Industry Adapts and Grows in the Face of Uncertainty
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 Moves to Las Vegas Convention Center
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,...
Growth at ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel
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...
Win-Win for WWIN
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...
Sourcing Builds on Global Strength and Technology
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...
Project Where Denim Was King
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,...
MAGIC Rocks 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...
Weekly Drop Watch: Rixo's Spring Collection, Thom Browne X Asics, Amika Gets Into Body Care and More
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...
Fresh Call for UK Fashion Watchdog Amid Damning Survey
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...
Call for India Textile Inventory Partner
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...
Artist, Impresario, Couturier: V&A to Stage Schiaparelli Retrospective
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...
Ethnicwear Brand Kiaasa Retail Targets 250 Stores by FY ’29 as It Accelerates Expansion
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 Brand Vercelli Enters India with Flagship Retail Presence in Mumbai
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 Add Pressure to India’s Textile Dye Chain
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 Puts Denim in the Spotlight for Retail Debut in Dubai
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...
Worn Again Launches Poly-Cotton Recycling Plant in Switzerland
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...
OCA Sets Out Strategy to Scale Organic Cotton
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...
Study Backs Cotton to Viscose Route
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...
Net-a-Porter Warehouse Workers in London Voting to Strike over Pay
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...
Joint Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles Outlet Store to Open in Northern Ireland
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 Posts a Loss Amid Wholesale Struggles
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%...
London Records Steepest Drop in Footfall Since April 2024
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,...
Designer Narciso Rodriguez on What Made Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Style So Unique
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...
This Nostalgic Millennial Boot Is a Cross-Generation Must-Have
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 Thinks Wearing One Brand Only Is a 'Cheat Code': 'A Lot of Rappers Cannot Dress'
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 Gherardo Felloni Joins the Conversation on Sensuality With Fall 2026 Collection
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...
The 10 Best Vintage Clothing Stores in New York City
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. Brand Heat Index Shows Which Shoe Brands Are Top of Mind
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...
Chappell Roan Takes the Paris Front Row in a Gothic Cut-Out Dress
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...
Virgil Abloh Archive Launches First Print Publication, Free Membership: 'We Are Inviting the Public'
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...
How to Nagivate the Line Between Greenwashing and Greenhushing
Brands and retailers are confronting intensified regulatory scrutiny and potential sanctions over sustainability claims, prompting many to adopt “greenhushing” – the practice of keeping environmental initiatives hidden. While this approach reduces the risk of violating emerging green‑claim laws, it also...
Albaray, Drapers Conscious Fashion Campaign, Asda’s George and More
Albaray marks its fifth anniversary with fresh collaborations and expanded retail partnerships while reaffirming its sustainable ethos. Drapers has released a Conscious Fashion Manifesto urging government support for Made‑in‑UK production, recycling infrastructure, compliance financing, and clear sustainability guidance. The CMA’s...
Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026: The Shows, Moments & Trends Everyone’s Talking About
Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 ran from March 3‑10, showcasing the season’s most anticipated collections from Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and emerging houses. Highlights included Dior’s garden‑party runway in the Tuileries, Saint Laurent’s homage to the Le Smoking suit, and Tom Ford’s dark, seductive contrast‑driven collection....
50 Women’s Spring Wardrobe Updates for Under £100 (some Are Even Free)
The article curates 50 spring wardrobe updates for women, each priced under £100 and many even free, covering clothing, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. It highlights emerging colour palettes—difficult green, cornflower, lilac—and key trends such as oversized sunglasses, rib‑collar tops, and...
Aiua Clothing: An Activewear Brand Using Natural Fabrics
Aiua Clothing, launched in Seattle in 2026 by John Gallagher, offers premium activewear made entirely from natural merino wool. The brand’s collection, priced between $65 and $130, includes items such as a performance tee, tank top, and quarter‑zip, all marketed...
Oh Jibbitz! LoveShackFancy Puts A Whimsical Spin On Crocs
LoveShackFancy has teamed with Crocs for a limited‑edition spring collection that debuts on March 5. The line includes classic clogs, platform clogs and ballet‑style flats, all drenched in the brand’s pastel floral prints, bows, gold accents and interchangeable Jibbitz charms. Prices...
4 Chic Spring Break Destinations—And Exactly What to Pack for Each
The article spotlights Palm Beach as a polished, preppy spring‑break hotspot and outlines a streamlined packing list tailored to its upscale vibe. It recommends a color‑rich maxi dress, crisp white visor, striped swimsuit with a caftan, espadrilles, a headscarf, and...
CottonConnect Consults on New Standard
London‑based social enterprise CottonConnect has released a draft Version 1.0 of its REEL Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard for public consultation. The standard seeks to extend the REEL cotton programme’s traceability from the gin through to finished textile products, offering a...
Punjab Attracts US $ 82 Million Textile Investment as Yarn Maker Ganga Acrowools Expands Operations
Ganga Acrowools Limited announced a Rs 750 crore (US $81.85 million) expansion in Punjab, marking the state’s largest recent textile investment. The project will add more than 1,500 jobs to the company’s existing 5,600‑strong workforce and focus on specialised yarns for knitting, weaving, carpets...
Call for Textile Park in Shivamogga Ahead of Karnataka Budget
Chairman Chetan K. Gowda of Karnataka State Textile Infrastructure Development Corporation has pressed the state government to announce a dedicated textile park in Shivamogga during the upcoming budget. He met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on March 2, submitting a memorandum that highlights...
D2C Channels Growing Faster Than E-Commerce Marketplaces in India: Report
McKinsey’s latest report finds India’s direct‑to‑consumer (D2C) market, now worth $10‑11 billion, is set to explode to $55‑60 billion by 2030, growing at a 38% CAGR. This outpaces traditional e‑commerce marketplaces, whose sales are expected to reach only $100 billion with a 10‑12%...
Blackberrys Brings Onboard Apparel Industry Veteran Sartaj Singh Mehta
Blackberrys, the Indian menswear label, has appointed Sartaj Singh Mehta to its senior team, tapping a veteran with nearly three decades in fashion and lifestyle. Mehta most recently served as Senior Director of Product and Design at Pepe Jeans London,...
Middle East Crisis Hits Garment Export Routes
Rising Middle East tensions have forced major carriers such as Maersk, Hapag‑Lloyd, CMA CGM and MSC to divert vessels away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal, adding one to two weeks to Asia‑Europe apparel shipments. The disruption hits Bangladesh,...