Fashion

Fashion Visitors are walking past the first flagship store of the fast fashion brand Urban Revivo in Shanghai, China, on March 6, 2024. (AFP)

Chinese Zara Rival Urban Revivo Steps up Global Push with New Stores in Fashion Capitals 

China's Urban Revivo will open a nearly 2,700-square-meter store in London on Wednesday, its second in the city this year, as the fast fashion retailer often…

Fashion Picture taken on December 12, 2012 shows employees of the internet retail company Zalando working at a logistics center in Erfurt, eastern Germany. (AFP/Getty Images)

Zalando Can Be Labeled as Big Online Platform Under EU Rules, EU Court Says 

Europe's second-highest court on Wednesday said German online fashion retailer Zalando can be labeled as a very large online platform under EU online content…

Fashion Chloe Malle arrives for the 2024 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024, in New York. (AFP)

Vogue Appoints Chloe Malle to Succeed Anna Wintour as US Editorial Head

American Vogue has named Chloe Malle as its new head of editorial content, taking over from Anna Wintour, who is stepping down after nearly four decades, the…

Fashion  Marc Jacobs, left, and Sofia Coppola pose for a portrait photograph for the film "Marc by Sofia" during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. (AP)

In ‘Marc, by Sofia,’ an Intimate Portrait of Fashion Luminary and Friendship

Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs were convinced a documentary was a good idea. Jacobs wasn’t sure he wanted to be the subject of one and Coppola wasn’t…

Fashion Italy's Jannik Sinner walks off court after defeating Colombia's Daniel Elahi Galan in the men's singles match on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, July 9, 2023. (AP)

Tennis Fashion Is Exploding at the US Open. Luxury Brands Want in

Before New York Fashion Week kicks off in Manhattan, some of the incoming brands are making an early first stop elsewhere — out in Queens, on the blue hard…

Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani appears at the end of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 collection show for Giorgio Armani Prive in Paris, France, January 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Giorgio Armani Sees Succession as a ‘Gradual Transfer’ of Responsibilities

Giorgio Armani sees his succession as a gradual handover to his closest collaborators and family, the Italian fashion designer told the Financial Times on…

Fashion FILE PHOTO: Forever 21's Times Square location hosts a closeout sale, in New York City, US, March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Arriana McLymore/File Photo

Forever 21 Looks to Resurrect China, North America Business with New Partners

Fast fashion brand Forever 21 is making its fourth run at the Chinese market, having previously entered and exited the world's second-largest economy three…

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Fashion Reni Folawiyo, founder of Alara concept store in Lagos, promotes what she calls 'Afro-lux'. OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP

Nigerian Designer Pushes 'Afro-lux' Onto the Global Fashion Scene

Its modern architecture complemented by latticework inspired by local Yoruba textiles, Alara, west Africa's first fashion and design "concept store", is an…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: A person walks past a DTLR sportswear store at Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, New York, US, February 3, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

JD Sports' Quarterly Sales Fall on Weak UK but US Shows Improvement

JD Sports Fashion reported a steeper decline in second quarter underlying sales, reflecting weakness in the UK, though there were signs of stabilization in its…

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Fashion Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 26, 2025 Japan's Naomi Osaka during her first round match against Belgium's Greet Minnen. (Reuters)

Everything Comes up Roses for Naomi Osaka in Sparkly Red Look for US Open Win 

Everything came up roses for Naomi Osaka in her US Open first-round match. The two-time champion entered the court Tuesday with sparkly red roses in her…

Fashion A view of a logo at the Puma flagship store in New York City, US, July 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Puma Shares Soar on Report Pinault Family Exploring Sale of 29% Stake

Shares in Puma SE surged after Bloomberg reported on Monday that the holding company of France's Pinault family is weighing options for its 29% stake in the…

Fashion A model presents her outfit as she competes for the best clothing style during the 'Battle of Outfits' in Caracas on August 23, 2024. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

Fashion Enthusiasts Defy Tradition in Venezuela 'Battle of Outfits'

Ninety fashion aficionados showcased lace, denim, cotton, satin and recycled garments in an eclectic "battle of outfits" on Saturday at Venezuela's National…

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Fashion People queue to enter the first H&M fast-fashion store in Sao Paulo, Brazil August 23, 2025. (Reuters)

H&M Launches First Store in Brazil with Local Manufacturing Ambitions

Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M opened its first physical store in Brazil on Saturday and launched online operations in the country, where it is already…

Fashion A woman makes traditional lace from cotton yarn in the village of Koniakow, in Poland's Beskid Mountains, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Daniel Franek)

Traditional Polish Lace Crochet is Becoming a New Favorite in Fashion

Wiesława Juroszek was only 6 years old when she learned the intricate handicraft of lace crocheting from the women in her family as part of a long tradition in…

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Fashion An Estee Lauder cosmetics counter is seen in Los Angeles, California, US, August 19, 2019. (Reuters)

Estee Lauder Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates as Tariffs Hit 

Estee Lauder forecast annual profit below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as the cosmetics giant grapples with persistent weakness in the US and China…

Fashion This photograph shows a logo on a Claire's shop on the first day of winter sales, in Paris, on January 8, 2025. (AFP) 

Bankrupt Jewelry Retailer Claire’s to Sell Its North America Business 

Fashion jewelry retailer Claire's said on Wednesday it would sell its North America business to private equity firm Ames Watson for an undisclosed amount, as…

Fashion  Jewellery is kept on display at a branch of Pandora in central Copenhagen, Denmark, August 13, 2025. (Reuters)

Pandora Second Quarter Operating Profit in Line with Forecast, Keeps 2025 Outlook

Danish jewellery maker Pandora posted second-quarter operating profit in line with expectations on Friday, and stuck to its full-year growth forecast. "In…

Fashion People walk inside of the Shein office building in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China April 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Fast Fashion Retailer Shein’s UK Sales Surged to $2.8 Billion in 2024

Shein's British business made 2.05 billion pounds ($2.77 billion) in sales in 2024, a 32.3% increase from the previous year, a filing by the online fast…

Fashion FILE PHOTO: The logo of fashion house Valentino is seen outside a shop in Milan, Italy, April 8, 2024. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

Valentino CEO Steps Down for Personal Reasons

Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini has stepped down, the Italian luxury house said on Thursday, leaving the Mayhoola- and Kering-backed business searching for a…

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Fashion Guests wait after viewing the latest Ralph Lauren collection in New York City, US, April 17, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File photo

Ralph Lauren Lifts Annual Revenue View on Demand from Affluent Shoppers

Ralph Lauren raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, signaling robust demand from affluent shoppers for its Polo shirts and cable-knit sweaters in…

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Fashion The logo of Michael Kors is seen outside a store in Lakewood, Colorado, US, June 1, 2016. (Reuters)

Michael Kors Oowner Capri Posts Smaller-than-expected Revenue Drop

Capri Holdings posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, helped by improving demand for the Michael Kors owner's luxury handbags…

Fashion 03 March 2021, Berlin: The logo of online retailer Zalando is pictured on the Zalando Campus at Mercedes-Platz in Berlin. (dpa)

Zalando Adjusts 2025 Guidance as Concerns for H2 Growth Arise 

German online fashion marketplace Zalando adjusted its 2025 guidance to include newly acquired About You, but signs of higher inventories and discounting amid…

Fashion This photograph shows a logo on a Claire's shop on the first day of winter sales, in Paris, on January 8, 2025. (AFP)

Jewelry Brand Claire’s Files for Bankruptcy in the US 

US based fashion jewelry and accessories maker Claire's filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States on Wednesday, its second such after 2018, a court…

Fashion Shein and Temu logos are seen in this illustration taken August 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Shein and Temu Outpace Global Retail Giants in South Africa’s Fashion Market

China-founded e-commerce retailers Shein and Temu have captured a combined 3.6% share of South Africa's retail, clothing, textile, footwear and leather (CTFL)…