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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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Italy sweatshop probe snares more luxury brands

Italian prosecutors on Thursday named Gucci, Prada, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent as among 13 luxury brands suspected of using subcontractors who exploited migrant workers in Italy, as part of a growing investigation into sweatshop conditions. Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari issued requests for information about alleged abuses by the brands,...

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Desigual returns to India via Myntra partnership

Madrid – Desigual is making another attempt to penetrate the Indian market. The company, founded by Thomas Meyer, has resumed operations there through a new partnership with the Indian e-commerce platform and marketplace, Myntra. Under this agreement, the Spanish fashion multinational will once again begin selling its products in the country via...

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Exclusive: Stella McCartney, Maison Margiela and Ganni takeover PETA’s 2025 Fashion Awards

As the year draws to a close, a growing awareness of animal welfare is continually shifting industry practices regarding their use. In recognition of this momentum, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is reflecting on the past period and acknowledging those who are leading the charge for change through its annual PETA Fashion...

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Watches of Switzerland delivers H1 revenues increase of 10 percent

The Watches of Switzerland Group PLC announced a strong first-half performance for fiscal year 2026, delivering 10 percent growth in Group revenue at constant currency to 845 million pounds, with statutory profit before tax surging 50 percent to 61 million pounds. The primary engine of this growth was the robust U.S. market, where revenue jumped...

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Looking ahead to 2026: Key events in the childrenswear, nursery and maternity sector

Every December, as brands finalise their business plans and adjust forecasts for the coming year, FashionUnited reviews the past year and considers the developments that will shape the next. In this first installment, we focus on the children’s segment — fashion, nursery and maternity — a sector entering 2025/2026 with an especially dynamic and...

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Yoox redundancies significantly reduced following MIMIT agreement

The collective redundancy procedure affecting Yoox employees has been withdrawn after an agreement reached at Italy’s Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT), substantially lowering the number of job losses. The settlement has reduced the planned structural redundancies by approximately 70 positions, marking a major improvement over the...

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Hermès heir sues LVMH and Bernard Arnault for 14 billion euros

Fifteen years after his raid on Hermès, Bernard Arnault and his LVMH group are caught up in a saga between two French luxury giants: an heir to the accessories specialist, claiming to have been dispossessed of his shares in the family jewel, is demanding 14 billion euros. Nicolas Puech, 82, a Swiss resident, accuses his former wealth manager,...

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Capri's post-Versace reset: Michael Kors preps 'modern glamour' revival

Capri Holdings officially offloaded Versace this week, marking a “seminal moment” for a company now seeking to reset and refocus. The US fashion giant has maintained its stance that the divestiture is not a retreat, but a liquidity-backed strategic reboot, positioning Michael Kors as its growth engine. Capri’s outlook post-Versace sale was...

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And they also teach…Makeba Lewis, Textile Designer, sustainability consultant and teacher at Central Saint Martins

Makeba Lewis has built a career that bridges creativity, craftsmanship and conscious innovation. From the Royal College of Art to her current role at Central Saint Martins, her work explores the intersections of material experimentation, well-being and heritage techniques. This interview is part of And They Also Teach, a series by FashionUnited...

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PVH exceeds third quarter expectations despite profit decline

US fashion group PVH Corporation (PVH Corp) exceeded management targets in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Consequently, the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger adjusted its annual forecasts on Wednesday evening. In the latest quarter, which ended on November 2, group revenue reached approximately 2.29 billion...