Articles by Jule Scott
A return to craft and contemplation for Haute Couture
What is the role of couture collections in 2026? It is a question designers seemed to be grappling with this haute couture season. Couture remains the pinnacle of luxury, yet in a world in flux, recent seasons have sometimes rendered its ostentatious creations more vanity project than wearable proposition. This season, however, some voices –...
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Axel Arigato appoints new CEO
Frédéric Serrant is taking over the position of CEO at Axel Arigato. The appointed CEO announced his new role on the professional networking site LinkedIn on Monday. According to the industry publication Women’s Wear Daily, he succeeds Albin Johansson, who is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer. Serrant joins Axel Arigato from...
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The impact of parasocial relationships on fashion in 2025
In 2025, the fashion industry became more personal. Runway presentations were made more accessible through livestream parties and backstage films. Celebrities appeared more approachable, and brands increasingly established themselves as part of digital pop culture. What social media had initiated years ago—making fashion more tangible and...
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New German textile law aims to address fast fashion waste crisis
Fast fashion is creating growing disposal problems in Germany. Consequently, environment minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) plans to hold manufacturers more accountable by requiring them to contribute to the disposal costs of used clothing. This initiative is a response to the issue of overfilled clothing donation bins, which are predominantly...
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Richard Baker named CEO of Saks Global as Marc Metrick steps down
The rumors surrounding a potential CEO exit at Saks Global have been confirmed. Richard Baker, the company’s Executive Chairman, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer while retaining his chairman duties, the company announced on Friday. Marc Metrick, who had led the luxury retail group as CEO, is stepping down after nearly three...
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Esprit leadership resigns: William Pak and Christin Su Yi Chiu to exit group
Esprit continues to face turmoil. Following the insolvency of its European entities and a shift away from its traditional retail model, Esprit Holdings Limited has announced further significant changes to its senior management just before the year's end. The Hong Kong-listed fashion group has announced that chairwoman Christin Su Yi Chiu and...
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Could Pieter Mulier be moving to Versace?
Fashion might still have one last big surprise in store before the year ends. With Versace’s creative director position once again vacant, speculation has been rife – but some believe the mystery could be solved sooner rather than later. According to multiple media outlets, including WWD, Alaïa creative director Pieter Mulier is expected to join...
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Gant appoints Fredrik Malm as CEO
Gant has appointed Fredrik Malm as its chief executive officer (CEO), the American sportswear brand announced on Friday. Malm will take up the position effective December 1, 2025. He succeeds Patrik Söderström, who has led the brand, part of the Swiss fashion company MF Brands Group, for the past six years. “It is an honour to take on this role...
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Dario Vitale to exit Versace after a single season
In what might have been one of fashion’s quickest turnarounds, Dario Vitale is exiting Versace less than three months after unveiling his vision for the Italian fashion house. The designer, who was officially announced in March 2025 as Donatella Versace's successor, has left the brand, as reported by Women’s Wear Daily on Thursday. Versace...
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Pantone: Cloud Dancer is the Colour of the Year 2026
The fashion industry is set to float on clouds in 2026. This is the forecast made on Thursday by the Pantone Color Institute, which has crowned “Cloud Dancer” as the colour of the upcoming year. This is a bright, ethereal white that conveys tranquillity, clarity and space for new ideas through its simplicity. In a time full of changes and...
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