Articles by Jule Scott
Martine Rose becomes new creative director of Balenciaga
Martine Rose is the new creative director of Balenciaga. On Friday, the French fashion house confirmed the appointment of the London-based designer, known for her eponymous menswear label. The announcement comes just a day after Balenciaga parted ways with Pierpaolo Piccioli. Rose is the first woman to lead the creative direction of the house in...
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Ralph Lauren raises full-year guidance again following strong second quarter
US fashion group Ralph Lauren Corporation raised its guidance for the 2026/27 financial year for the second time on Thursday following better-than-expected second-quarter results. Net income rose by 43 percent to 296.6 million dollars, boosted by tariff refunds. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 22 percent. In the second quarter ended...
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Met Costume Institute announces new spring 2027 exhibition theme after Galliano cancellation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced a new theme for the Costume Institute’s spring 2027 exhibition. Following the cancellation of what would have been the first retrospective entirely dedicated to designer John Galliano, the exhibition will now “explore how designers transform familiar garments, materials, and objects, inviting visitors...
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Pitti Uomo: Raxxy named special guest in Florence
Raxxy is set to appear as a special guest at Pitti Uomo. Trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine announced on Thursday that the Chinese luxury outerwear brand will present an immersive installation at the 111th edition of the Florentine menswear trade show. According to the statement, the brand, founded in 2020 by designer and creative director...
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Mare di Moda 2026: Between ongoing crisis and optimism
At first glance, there was little sign of a crisis at the Mare di Moda trade show in Cannes. Outside the Palais des Festivals, the coast looked its best. Even the cost-of-living protests that had gripped France and Italy in previous weeks were only hinted at by the boarded-up windows of luxury boutiques along the promenade. Inside the exhibition...
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Shein invests 500 million euros in Poland to expand logistics hub
Shein is expanding its logistics base in Europe. As the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant announced on Wednesday, it is investing 500 million euros (562 million dollars) this year to expand its European logistics hub in Wrocław, Poland. This brings the company's total investment volume in Poland since 2022 to one billion euros. One million square...
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Snipes appoints Arne Henning as European marketing head
Snipes has appointed a new senior head of marketing in Europe. Arne Henning has been responsible for the position at the Cologne-based streetwear retailer since November, Snipes announced on Wednesday. He succeeds Marian Paul, who previously led the department. With Henning, Snipes is opting for an internal promotion. The new marketing chief...
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Mare di Moda: 2028 swimwear trends between escapism, protest and shine
“This is one of the most difficult seasons, as nobody in this industry really has any idea what is currently happening.” With this admission, trend expert David Shah opened his seminar at the textile and swimwear trade fair Mare di Moda (MdM). Long-time attendees might recall his opening remarks from a few years ago, when he similarly began with...
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Fashion week SS27: A brief moment of stability
A sense of calm has settled over several brands. New creative directors have found their place at their respective houses, and their visions are becoming clearer. Following seasons filled with debuts, resets and tentative first drafts, the spring/summer 2027 shows across New York, London, Milan and Paris felt as though the industry could finally...
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Louis Vuitton dedicates new travel book to the virtual world of K/DA
Louis Vuitton is venturing into new territory. The French fashion house is releasing a new volume in its Travel Book series, this time leading to a place that does not exist on any map. The focus is on Tempo Point, a fictional metropolis from the universe of the virtual pop group K/DA. Its members are also playable characters in the video game...
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