BALENCIAGA brings the year to a close with a lighthearted and humorous gift-focused advertising campaign. Shot by photographer Marie Valognes, the series cleverly transforms hands into a festive stage, spotlighting the brand's accessories. In the images, meticulously crafted fingers take center stage, each nail painted with a miniature world filled with gloss, glitter, and surreal embellishments. The visuals achieve a delightful balance between complexity and minimalism. The holiday nail art fe

The first Métiers d’art collection under Matthieu Blazy’s leadership at CHANEL has officially been unveiled. This time, Blazy took fashion to an abandoned subway station. The platform buzzed with energy, and celebrities like Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley, A$AP Rocky, Margaret Qualley, and Tilda Swinton gathered on wooden benches, exuding an air of luxury.New York served as the ideal stage for Matthieu Blazy’s second act. Although the city is neither the birthplace of CHA

Insights Mytheresa parent LuxExperience has appointed Francis Belin as CEO effective January 01, 2026. Belin, formerly president Asia Pacific at Christie's, brings deep global luxury and HNWI experience. He succeeds Michael Kliger, now LuxExperience Group CEO. Belin will lead Mytheresa's existing leadership team and drive the platform's next phase of global expansion. LuxExperience B.V. (NYSE:LUXE), the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group is delighted to announce the appointment of Fran

Insights THG Studios and Topshop will host the world's first AI-driven immersive, shoppable catwalk on February 26, 2026 in Manchester. Supported by PayPal and Google Cloud, the 'Runway to the Future' merges physical and digital experiences, featuring instantly shoppable looks. Timed between London Fashion Week and the BRIT Awards, the event brings together leaders in fashion, retail, tech and culture. THG Studios and British fashion brand Topshop have announced a landmark partnership to sta

Insights Primark has opened a 33,700-square-foot store at Dolphin Mall, marking its Miami debut and final launch of 2025. The retailer expands its Florida presence, with two more locations set for 2026. The opening features holiday events, giveaways and hiring with pay from $15 an hour. Primark is also donating $250,000 in festive gift packs to local charities. Primark, the international retailer offering quality fashion at value prices, announced its last grand store opening of 2025 at Dolph

Insights Sosandar has reported 15 per cent revenue growth to £18.7 million (~$24.7 million), with own site sales up 28 per cent and a steady 62.2 per cent gross margin in H1 FY26. Loss before tax was £1.1 million (~$1.45 million). Strong partner trading, higher margins at 67.2 per cent and cash of £9.5 million (~$12.5 million) support its FY26 outlook of £43.6 million revenue and £0.4 million profit. UK-based womenswear fashion brand Sosandar PLC has reported a

Insights Mytheresa powered LuxExperience's Q1 FY26, with GMV up 13.5 per cent to €245.9 million (~$282.79 million), offsetting group-wide declines as total GMV fell 4.3 per cent and net sales slipped 4.2 per cent. Strong margins, lower SG&A and improving customer economics supported results. NAP, MRP and Yoox showed early stabilisation. The group now targets FY26 GMV of €2.4–2.7 billion (~$2.8-3.1 billion). Mytheresa cemented its status as the star performer of German luxu

Insights Ermenegildo Zegna Group has announced a new leadership structure effective January 1, 2026. Gildo Zegna will become group executive chairman, focusing on brand legacy and key corporate areas. Gianluca Tagliabue will be appointed group CEO, while Edoardo and Angelo Zegna will become co-CEOs of the Zegna brand, leading brand strategy, product, and commercial performance. Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (NYSE:ZGN) (the “Company” and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the &

Triumph, the German lingerie brand with a history spanning over 130 years, has announced it will close all its physical stores in mainland China by December 31, 2025,with all its online stores in the region having been shut down prior to December 5th. Founded in 1886, Triumph entered the Chinese market in 2008 and was one of the earliest brands to introduce underwire bras to China. This large-scale store closure is widely seen within the industry as a signal of the brand's strategic retrenchment

Insights 'Challenging' has overtaken 'uncertainty' as the word executives polled in 'The State of Fashion 2026' report used most frequently to describe the industry in 2026, with tariffs cited as the topmost hurdle. Forty-six per cent say they expect conditions to worsen next year, while 36 per cent view North America as unpromising or very unpromising. A quarter believes industry conditions will improve in 2026. ‘Challenging’ has overtaken ‘uncertainty’ as the word ex