In Paris, Mugler’s Authoritative Femininity
Mugler’s Fall‑Winter 2026‑27 womenswear collection, titled “The Commander,” was unveiled by creative director Miguel Castro Freitas at Paris’s Palais de la Porte Dorée. The show continued the second chapter of his “Trilogy of Glorified Clichés,” drawing heavily on 1940s military attire with oversized shoulders, epaulettes, boots and trench‑style pieces. A bold colour palette of pinks, purples, blues, gold and yellow highlighted fluid skirts, fur coats and leather bomber jackets. The presentation reinforced Mugler’s signature blend of authoritative femininity and theatrical excess.
Farewell to Christian Astuguevieille, a Genius of the Olfactory Arts
Christian Astuguevieille, the Paris‑born “genius of the olfactory arts,” blended sculpture, design, and fragrance to create sensory experiences that defied conventional utility. His rope‑wrapped furniture, rope‑bound porcelain figures, and concept perfumes for Comme des Garçons reshaped how objects and scents...
Greenpeace Says Shein Is Still Selling Contaminated Clothing Despite Warnings
Greenpeace alleges that Shein continues to sell clothing contaminated with hazardous chemicals despite a November 2025 warning. An analysis by the Bremen Environmental Institute in January 2026 found 25 of 31 tested garments exceeded European chemical limits, some by large...
Fast Fashion Garments Pile up in South Asia as Middle East Conflict Grounds Planes
Garments destined for fast‑fashion giants such as Zara’s parent Inditex are stuck at airports in Bangladesh and India after the Middle East conflict forced airlines to cancel regional flights. The disruption has left thousands of cartons of clothing stranded, delaying...
Big Brands to Boost Lakeside as It Builds on Strong 2025 Footfall and Sales
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...
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’...
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...
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...