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  • CFDA to implement fur ban at NYFW from September 2026
    The CFDA will stop promoting and permitting animal fur at Official NYFW Schedule events starting September, aligning with several global fashion weeks. The move, developed with Humane World for Animals and Collective Fashion Justice, bans fur from animals killed for pelts, with exemptions for Indigenous subsistence practices. The CFDA will support designers with sustainable material alternatives.
  • Creative director Dario Vitale quits Versace after Prada's acquisition
    Only eight months after Dario Vitale was appointed creative director of Italian fashion brand Versace, the company said he will quit on December 12 and his successor will be announced in due course. The announcement comes two days after Prada Group finalised its $1.375 billion cash acquisition of Versace. Meanwhile, CEO Emmanuel Gintzburger will oversee the creative team.
  • US’ Columbia launches 20-piece Star Wars Endor special-edition line
    Columbia Sportswear has launched The Endor Collection, its largest Star Wars-inspired lineup yet, featuring 20 pieces blending performance tech with designs drawn from the rebel mission on Endor. Modelled by Billie Lourd, the range includes han solo and rebel-inspired outerwear, Ewok fleece for kids, and gear packed with Aurebesh details, camo prints and Omni-Heat innovations.
  • Cruise 2027 moves to the US, signalling a luxury power shift
    Cruise 2027 marks a strategic pivot as major luxury houses shift their destination shows to the US. With New York, Los Angeles and Aspen becoming key stages, the move reflects where spending power, cultural influence and retail potential now converge. For the textile and apparel sector, this signals tighter timelines, US-centric material needs and faster feedback loops between runway and retail.
  • US’ Stitch Fix delivers strong Q1 FY26 with 7.3% revenue growth
    Stitch Fix has reported a strong Q1 FY26, with revenue up 7.3 per cent to $342.1 million and improved adjusted EBITDA of $13.4 million. While active clients declined, spending per client increased. The company posted a $6.4 million net loss but ended debt-free with positive free cash flow. With rising engagement and an AI-driven strategy, Stitch Fix expects continued growth through FY26.
  • US brand Gap teams with Summer Fridays for cosy lifestyle collection
    Gap and Summer Fridays have launched a 20-piece cosy essentials collection blending Gap’s classic comfort with Summer Fridays’ minimalist SoCal aesthetic. The line features soft knits, fleece sets, flannel pyjamas, accessories, and an exclusive beauty bundle. The campaign, starring Barbie Ferreira, highlights self-care, comfort, and effortless everyday style.
  • UK’s Frasers Group acquires Swindon Outlet to boost retail strategy
    Frasers Group has acquired Swindon Designer Outlet as part of its strategy to build a leading global brand ecosystem. The 250,000 square feet centre draws over 3 million annual visitors and supports key outlet partners such as Nike, Adidas and Boss. CEO Michael Murray said the move strengthens the group’s property strategy and expands opportunities for its brands and partners.
  • Desigual partners with Myntra to launch in India
    Desigual has entered the Indian market through a new partnership with Myntra, launching accessories from its SS25 and FW25 collections. The move strengthens its international expansion and connects the Barcelona brand with Myntra’s young, digital-first audience. Featuring campaigns with Ester Exposito, the launch brings Desigual to a fast-growing market, reinforcing its global retail strategy.
  • Italy’s Brunello Cucinelli flags record FY25, lifts revenue outlook
    Italian luxury house Brunello Cucinelli has reported FY25 as a record year, upgrading revenue growth to 11-12 per cent at constant exchange rates and around 10 per cent at current rates. The company expects Q4, robust orders, positive Fall/Winter 2026 feedback, recognition, and completion of made in Italy investments, supporting a continued 10 per cent growth outlook for 2026.
  • Nordstrom Rack to open new store in New Jersey in 2026
    Nordstrom, Inc will open a 30,000 square feet Nordstrom Rack store at Willow Ridge Plaza in Marlton, New Jersey, in fall 2026. The off-price retailer will offer apparel, accessories, beauty, home and footwear at up to 70 per cent discounts, along with services such as online order pickup and easy returns, expanding Nordstrom’s footprint and job creation in the state.