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V&A celebrates the legacy of Elsa Schiaparelli with new exhibition

While Elsa Schiaparelli’s name might not be as recognisable as Coco Chanel or Christian Dior, who have been the focus of previous V&A exhibitions, her influence on fashion and couture is just as pronounced, and the new exhibit in London traces the origins of Maison Schiaparelli and how it became a fashion disruptor by drawing inspiration from...

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Mulberry appoints Christopher Kane as creative director of RTW

British heritage brand Mulberry has named Christopher Kane as the creative director of a women’s ready-to-wear collection set to be unveiled in September. The line will then become available in store and online from January 2027. The appointment marks a return to the seasonal clothing category for Mulberry, which had previously supplied clothing...

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Hennes & Mauritz reports strong profit growth in first quarter despite sales decline

The Swedish apparel group Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) experienced a significant decline in sales in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, largely due to negative currency effects. However, the parent company of brands such as H&M, Cos, Weekday, & Other Stories and Arket managed to significantly increase its profit. This was revealed in...

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Circular Assets: How SMCP is regaining control of the resale market to drive profitability

Long considered a peripheral or even competing market, second-hand fashion is now establishing itself as a new engine for growth and product cycle monetisation in affordable luxury. By deploying its own white-label resale solution, the SMCP Group is doing more than just following a trend: it is reclaiming a market segment that brands had...