Insights Marimekko has opened a flagship store in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay on October 16, 2025, in partnership with Sidefame Ltd. The refurbished Leighton Road location features the brand's latest experiential concept, showcasing fashion, accessories, home products, and fabrics. The store highlights Marimekko's Unikko print and supports the company's Asia-focused 2023–2027 growth strategy. Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko celebrates the official opening of a flagship store in Ho

Insights COS returned to New York Fashion Week with its AW25 collection, showcasing 47 refined looks in a strikingly reimagined Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse. The palette of inky darks with neutral accents highlighted contrasts of matte and sheen, structured tailoring and fluid draping. Heritage checks, sheer layers, and versatile pieces reflected the brand's timeless, elegant yet modern ethos. An ode to refined, considered and relevant design, COS returned to September’s New York Fashi

INSIGHTS The global fashion industry emits 8.3 million tonnes of methane annually—nearly four times France's total. Despite comprising just 3.8 per cent of materials, animal-derived products like leather and wool account for 75 per cent of these emissions. Collective Fashion Justice urges a shift to animal-free, fossil-free materials and renewable energy. The global fashion industry is responsible for emitting an estimated 8.3 million tonnes of methane annually, according to Collective F

The future retro style I just discovered this year is absolutely brilliant! It perfectly blends softness with edginess into a flawless match! Who said silk can only be associated with a gentle style? When paired with metallic mesh, it reaches a whole new level of perfection! The inner silk layer is so soft against the skin that it feels incredibly comforting, while the outer metallic mesh is adorned with geometric patterns. It shimmers just the right amount when you walk, and even the materials

INSIGHTS The CFDA has announced the nominees and honourees for the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, set for 3 November. Key nominees include Wes Gordon, Ralph Lauren, Thom Browne, and the Olsen twins. Ralph Rucci will receive the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. The event supports the CFDA Scholarship Fund and celebrates outstanding talent shaping the future of American fashion. The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) has revealed the nominees and honourees for the 2025 CFDA Fash

The term "old money" refers to families that have been wealthy for multiple generations. Old money style, in turn, describes the inherent dressing aesthetic of members from such families. It emphasizes understatement, simplicity, and timelessness, exuding an innate sense of luxury without relying on prominent logos. Why has old money style gained popularity again? Aesthetic shift towards “back-to-basics”: In recent years, ostentatious styles and large logos have dominated fashion

Insights JCPenney has launched Mackie: Bob Mackie, an exclusive fall collection celebrating Hollywood glamour at accessible prices. Available in sizes 2–24 and under $300, the line features sequined gowns, velvet dresses, jewel-toned cocktail styles, and modern silhouettes, inviting every woman to embrace self-expression, confidence, and her own iconic moment. JCPenney is turning up the sparkle this fall with an exclusive limited-time collection from legendary designer brand Bob Mackie.

Insights Levi's unveils 'Easy in Levi's', fronted by Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh, celebrating a cultural shift towards loose, effortless denim. The campaign highlights new silhouettes like Baggy Dad Barrel, XL Straight, 578 Baggy, and Extra Baggy, combining ease, movement, and confidence, redefining personal style with modern, oversized fits that reflect freedom, creativity, and self-expression. Baggy is back and the Levi'sbrand is leading the charge withEasy in Levi's, a new campaign that

On the fashion stage of 2025, pink is making a stunning comeback as a "new basic color." From new collections of major brands to everyday street style, this once "girly-exclusive" hue has now become a across styles, ages, and scenarios, thanks to its versatility and powerful essence. The rise of pink is no coincidence—it signifies a breakthrough in traditional color semantics. As French artist Benoit Challand once noted, "Pink is a multidimensional, fluid visual language, not a simplistic

Insights Inditex has reported €18.4 billion (~$21.53 billion) in sales for H1 2025, up 1.6 per cent YoY, with net income rising to €2.8 billion (~$3.28 billion). Zara led with €13.15 billion in sales, while Europe ex-Spain remained the top region at 50.7 per cent. Inditex operated 5,528 stores and advanced logistics, technology, and sustainability initiatives. Autumn/Winter sales rose 9 per cent. Spanish clothing company Inditex has generated sales of €18.4 billion (~$21.5