Fashion

Fashion FILE PHOTO: A window display is seen at the Boss store in London, Britain, May 30,2024. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo

Hugo Boss Recommends Shareholders Reject Frasers' Bid

German fashion brand Hugo Boss on Thursday recommended that shareholders do not accept Frasers Group's voluntary takeover offer, saying the British company's…

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Fashion Shoppers walk inside Fast Retailing's Uniqlo casual clothing store in Tokyo, Japan July 10, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo

Uniqlo Operator Fast Retailing's Q3 Profit Jumps 45.7%, Raises Forecast

The Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo said on Thursday that quarterly profit rose 45.7%, as it weathered the impact on supply chains and logistics from…

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Fashion  A model presents a creation by Robert Wun for the Women Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, on July 8, 2026. (AFP)

Hong Kong’s Robert Wun: The Bold Millennial Conquering Haute Couture

Five years ago, Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun was working from his kitchen -- now he dresses some of the world's best-known entertainers. In a short…

Fashion A model presents a creation for Chanel for the Women Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, on July 7, 2026. (AFP)

Blazy’s Chanel Fairy Tale Continues with Whimsical Couture Show

Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy delved into fairy tales as inspiration for his second Chanel Haute Couture show from "Jack and the Beanstalk" to …

Fashion  A model presents a creation for Christian Dior for the Women Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, on July 6, 2026. (AFP)

Dior Shows Pleated, Sculptural Haute Couture Dresses in Paris After Taylor Swift Win

Riding high ‌after securing the bridal commission of the year — designing pop megastar Taylor Swift’s wedding dress — Dior creative director Jonathan…

Fashion Japan's Naomi Osaka, known for her flamboyant outfits, arrived on Monday in a kimono-inspired white dress. Henry NICHOLLS / AFP

Wimbledon Clings onto Fashion Traditions, with a Twist

Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of "classy" style, with players and attendees donning their finest whites at the London…

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Fashion Naomi Osaka of Japan arrives in court for her Women's Singles second round match against Anastasia Gasanova of Russia at the Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, 01 July 2026. (EPA)

Naomi Osaka Shows off Another Fashion Creation Before Reaching 3rd Round at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka had a new look to show off before winning her second-round match at Wimbledon. Osaka, whose fashion reveals have become an event of their own at…

Fashion World Cup uniform kits designed by Nike are displayed at its headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., on June 22, 2026. (AP)

Nike Stumbles as China Woes, Cautious Outlook Temper Turnaround Hopes

Nike shares fell ‌3.5% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after its latest quarterly results failed to revive investor hopes of a swift turnaround under…

Fashion This photograph shows the logo of Asian e-commerce giant Shein in its stall at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on November 4, 2025, on the eve of the opening of its first physical store at BHV in Paris. (AFP)

French Parliament Adopts Bill to Regulate Fast Fashion

The French parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at curbing the rise of fast fashion, targeting major Asian e-commerce platforms, such as Shein and Temu. …

Fashion Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives to play against France's Elsa Jacquemot during their women's singles first round tennis match on the first day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 29, 2026. (AFP)

Osaka Makes Spectacular Wimbledon Arrival in Kimono-Inspired Dress

Japan's Naomi Osaka made a spectacular entrance at Wimbledon on Monday as she arrived on court in a kimono-inspired dress. Osaka has become known for wearing…

Fashion  A model presents a creation for Dior for the Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 collection fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris on June 24, 2026. (AFP)

Heat Catches Europe’s Fashion Industry Unprepared as Models Face the Sun in Fur and Wool

The most coveted accessory at the Paris Fashion Week shows this week was not a bag, a sneaker or a watch. It was an ice pack. As a historic heat wave gripped…

Fashion People walk past a closed H&M clothing store in Omsk, Russia, March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Alexey Malgavko

H&M Reports Smaller-than-expected Q2 Operating Profit

Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported on Thursday a smaller-than-expected March-May profit as it was unable to fully meet demand after reducing the amount of…

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Fashion A model presents a creation by Italian fashion house Valentino during the show "Interferenze" Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection at Palazzo Barberini in Rome on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Valentino 2025 Sales, Core Profit Slide as Debt Edges Higher

Italian luxury group Valentino reported lower sales and earnings in 2025 from the previous year, while its net debt increased, a company filing showed on…

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Fashion A model presents a creation for Giorgio Armani's Spring/Summer 2027 men collection in Milan, Italy June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo

Giorgio Armani Closes Milan Menswear Week with Mediterranean-inspired Collection

Giorgio Armani closed the Milan Fashion Week on Monday with a summer menswear collection inspired by the Mediterranean, featuring earthy tones and lightweight…

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Fashion Models present Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2027 men's collection at Milan Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy June 20, 2026. (Reuters)

Milan Designers Go Lighter in Silhouette, if Not Materials, for Next Summer

In complicated, heavy times, Milan designers went lighter — if not in materials, then in silhouette. Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and a…

Fashion Uruguayan fashion designer Gabriela Hearst, who designed the official uniforms for Uruguay’s national squad for the 2026 World Cup, poses for a photograph, in Montevideo, Uruguay June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez 

Gabriela Hearst On Designing for Soccer's Biggest Stage

Uruguayan fashion designer Gabriela Hearst, who is known for her eponymous ready-to-wear clothing line, has turned to her home country’s national soccer team…

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Fashion Models present creations by Italian fashion house Prada for the Men's Spring/Summer 2027 collection during the Milan Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, 21 June 2026. Milan Fashion Week runs from 19 to 23 June 2026. (EPA)

Prada Pares Back to Essentials in Milan Menswear Show

Italian fashion ‌house Prada unveiled a menswear collection on Sunday focused on a search for the essential, sending out colored denim sets and cropped…

Fashion This photograph shows a view of the Asian e-commerce giant Shein store at the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store in Paris on March 19, 2026. (AFP)

Paris Store to Part Ways with Shein After Ownership Change

French department store BHV Marais will end its partnership with Shein after its operating company said Tuesday it was selling the Paris outlet, following…

Fashion FILE PHOTO: Men's shoes are on display at the Boss store in London, Britain, May 30, 2024. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo

Hugo Boss Shares Jump after Frasers' $2.3 Billion Takeover Bid

Shares in Hugo Boss rose about 7% on Thursday after Britain’s Frasers Group launched a $2.3 billion takeover offer for the German fashion brand. Frasers,…

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A Primark store is pictured in the Bullring shopping center in Birmingham, Britain, November 4, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

Primark Names Lucy Slinger as Finance Chief Ahead of AB Foods Split

Fashion retailer Primark named Lucy Slinger as its chief financial officer on Thursday, strengthening its leadership team ahead of its split from Associated…

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Fashion The inner-layer liquid cooling and ventilation garment designed by Prada and Axiom Space is unveiled at a press event in New York City, US, June 7, 2026. REUTERS/Heather Khalifa

NASA to Wear Prada as Luxury Group Pushes Into Space Industry

Italian fashion house Prada unveiled on Sunday the inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading into space, underscoring the brand's push to…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: A logo is displayed inside a Lululemon outlet retail store at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire, Britain, August 21, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Lululemon Slides as Bleak Forecasts Deepen Turnaround Worries

Lululemon Athletica shares dropped 12% in ‌premarket trade on Friday after bleak quarterly and annual profit outlooks deepened concerns over the yoga…

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Fashion Uruguayan-US fashion designer Gabriela Hearst gestures during an interview after presenting the official suits for Uruguay's national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, on June 2, 2026. (Photo by Eitan ABRAMOVICH / AFP)

Designer Gabriela Hearst Still Believes in 'Brilliance of Humanity' Despite AI

The "brilliance of humanity" will matter more, not less, in an AI world, Uruguayan designer Gabriela Hearst told AFP in an interview. Natural materials and…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: Clothes from fast-fashion brand Shein hang at their office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

France Hits Shein with 22 Mn Euros in New Fines Over Consumer Violations

French authorities said Wednesday that they had imposed two fines on Shein totaling more than 22 million euros ($25.5 million), citing problems with product…

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