INSIGHTS Mulberry has narrowed its H1 loss as revenue dipped 4 per cent to £53.9 million (~$70.61 million) but gross margin rose to 69.2 per cent on reduced discounting. Retail and digital revenue fell 8 per cent, while wholesale jumped 36 per cent. Europe grew strongly, but Asia Pacific declined 17 per cent. Costs fell 16 per cent, helping improve profitability. British fashion house Mulberry Group plc has reported a significantly reduced loss for the first half (H1) ended September 2

Insights Burberry's H1 FY26 revenue fell to £1.03 billion (~$1.36 billion), though margins strengthened as gross profit rose and adjusted operating profit returned to £19 million (~$25.08 million). Comparable sales stabilised, with Q2 growth of 2 per cent. EMEIA and the Americas grew, while Greater China and Asia Pacific improved. For FY26, Burberry expects retail space to remain broadly unchanged. British luxury fashion house Burberry Group has reported revenue of £1.03 bil

Insights ATP has welcomed CAYET as its newest member, marking a significant step in uniting Portugal's textile industry with contemporary fashion creativity. Founded by Cláudia Diniz, CAYET keeps all production in Portugal and becomes the first non-industrial fashion brand to join ATP. The partnership launches ATP Connects Brands, supporting labels rooted in Made in Portugal. The Textile and Clothing Association of Portugal (ATP) has announced the addition of CAYET as its newest member

Insights Richemont has delivered sales of €10.6 billion (~$12.30 billion) in H1, an increase of 10 per cent YoY at constant rates, with Q2 accelerating to 14 per cent. Operating profit rose to €2.4 billion (~$2.78 billion) and net profit reached €1.8 billion. All regions saw double-digit Q2 gains. Strong cash flow and solid liquidity supported continued investment despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures. Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company Richemont has reported a re

Insights Balmain has appointed Antonin Tron as creative director, effective November 2025. Leadership praised his craft-driven, architectural design vision, aligned with the House's heritage. Tron expressed gratitude to Olivier Rousteing and aims to build on Balmain's legacy. His first show, the Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection, will debut in Paris next March. Balmain announces the appointment of Antonin Tron as the new Creative Director of the House, starting November 2025. “We a

Insights NikeSKIMS Drop 2 debuts for the new season, expanding its performance-meets-style system with 65 silhouettes and accessories. The collection introduces new Woven Nylon layers and seasonal colourways across Shine, Matte and Airy ranges. Its holiday campaign features top speed skaters, celebrating women's strength, movement and modern femininity. NikeSKIMS is returning with its Drop 2 for the upcoming season, expanding its distinct system of dress and pushing the boundaries of sport st

Insights Saint Laurent ranked top for the first time in the Lyst Index in Q3 2025, followed by Italy's Miu Miu and London-based H&M Group brand COS. Saint Laurent's Le Loafer shoe was Q3's second hottest product. Moving up four positions, COS saw a 147-per cent increase in searches in the quarter. Loewe moved down six spaces to eighth rank. American brand The Row moved up two spaces into fourth position. French fashion brand Saint Laurent ranked top for the first time in the Lyst Index in

The 2025 WGSN Future Fashion Conference was recently held in Keqiao, Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Centered on the theme “Pivot,” the conference drew on the professional expertise and global influence of WGSN, an authoritative trend forecasting agency. It provided an in-depth exploration of the 2026 fashion industry through four key themes: “2026 Trend Forecast,” “Cultural Mindfulness,” “Emotional Glimmers,” and “Humanized Tech.” The event serv

Insights H&M Studio Holiday 2025 showcases decadent tones of black, dark chocolate, deep burgundy and acid yellow in washed leather, taffeta, sequins and mesh. Standouts include a cropped tuxedo, polka-dot mesh cape dress and sequinned bandeau. Reimagined shirting, checked wool coats, washed leather jackets and bold accessories complete a wardrobe that channels late-1970s and early-1980s flamboyance. Celebrating the provocative, theatrical essence of the New Romantics, H&M Studio Holi

Insights Steven Madden has reported revenue of $667.9 million in Q3 2025, up 6.9 per cent, driven by Kurt Geiger and strong direct-to-consumer growth, while wholesale declined. Tariffs and higher costs cut operating margin to 4.7 per cent and net income to $20.5 million. The company maintains dividends and backed by omni-channel momentum and mitigation efforts, forecasts 27–30 per cent Q4 revenue growth. American designer of footwear, accessories and apparel Steven Madden, Ltd has repor