Fashion |Interview

Why Lithuanian designers are betting on a Fashion Week of their own

When FashionUnited asked designer Kęstutis (Kestas) Rimdžius what he felt was currently lacking or missing within the Lithuanian fashion scene, he was quick to answer. Not talent, nor creativity or skill, but rather a larger platform to showcase what local designers are capable of. “As we are a small country, I feel we lack international...

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The great department store reset: Why Harrods, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols are taking different paths

Department stores in the UK are navigating a consumer environment dictated by unlimited online choice and cautious discretionary spending. What has transpired as a result is a two-sided challenge for retailers that have to both work to keep stores open, while also giving customers a reason to visit them. In this context, the traditional...

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Old Navy appoints new CEO as Gap addresses underperformance in Q2

US specialty apparel giant Gap Inc. announced its second quarter financial results for the period ended August 1, 2026. The company experienced a top-line decline, with net sales decreasing 2 percent year-over-year (YoY) to 3.7 billion dollars, while comparable sales dropped 1 percent. Store sales fell 3 percent compared to the prior year across...

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Inside Gary Champion's plan to keep Clarks comfortable and relevant

"You shouldn't have to choose between looking good and feeling comfortable," Gary Champion, president of Clarks America, told FashionUnited. The idea seems fitting for a company that spent over two centuries selling comfort footwear, without compromising on style. Founded in 1825 by Quaker brothers Cyrus and James Clark in England, Clarks has...

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