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Victoria’s Secret raises full-year forecast after surprisingly strong first quarter

US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. exceeded its own targets and analysts' expectations in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. The management subsequently raised its full-year forecast on Tuesday. In the 13 weeks to May 2, the parent company of the Victoria’s Secret, Pink and Adore Me brands generated sales of 1.56 billion...

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Spanish AI platform Modelia closes 1.2 million dollar funding round to scale operations

Madrid – Modelia, the Spanish international business-to-business (B2B) platform specialising in AI-generated image creation and management for the fashion industry, has announced the successful completion of a 1.2 million dollar seed funding round. The capital will be used to drive and further scale its operations, with the US currently standing...

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On reveals its strategic plan for Spain

Madrid – On Running, or simply On for true sports enthusiasts, celebrated the final of its ‘On Squad Race’ initiative in Barcelona this past weekend, featuring teams from France, Italy and Spain. The relay competition has been promoted globally by the brand. FashionUnited had the privilege of participating first-hand, an experience that provided...

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From New York to Antwerp, fashion designer Kié Lee: “Loneliness allows me to focus”

Basel-born Kié Lee founded her brand, Kié Einzelgänger, in New York in 2016, moving it to Antwerp three years later. She now feels at home among the influential circles of Raf Simons, Ann Demeulemeester and Jurgi Persoons. Her work also carries a hint of that distinct Belgian signature. Lee, now in her thirties, draws creative strength from...

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Gianfranco D'Attis is the new CEO of Alexander McQueen

Gianfranco D'Attis is the new CEO of Alexander McQueen, effective June 3, 2026. D'Attis will report to Luca de Meo, chief executive officer of Kering, and will be based in London. The manager has over 25 years of international experience in the luxury sector, with a solid track record in brand development, retail excellence and customer...

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Marisa Berenson creates a collection for Zara: from Schiaparelli pink to swimwear and jewelled dresses

Madrid – Zara has announced the upcoming launch of a capsule collection designed with the renowned New York actress, model and socialite Marisa Berenson, generating considerable anticipation and surprise. She is one of the most recognised figures in the fashion and film worlds of the 70s. After many years as a regular collaborator with Inditex's...

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Martin Margiela's memoirs: the landmark auction set to make history

This summer, on July 9 at 2pm CEST, a historic auction for the fashion world will take place in Paris. For the first time, Martin Margiela, founder of Maison Margiela, is partnering with auctioneers to organise the sale of his personal archives. The date is already shaping up to be a major event for numerous collectors and enthusiasts. The sale,...

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180 years of Loewe

Founded in 1846 as a small leather goods workshop in Madrid, Loewe has established itself almost two centuries later as the world's second oldest luxury house still in operation, behind only Hermès. Its longevity is thanks to a constant desire for transformation. The brand's history is also evoked in the animated short film narrated by Antonio...

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Video: History of Loewe, told by Antonio Banderas

This animated video, narrated by Antonio Banderas himself, traces the 180-year history of Loewe, from its origins in 1845 as a modest leather goods workshop in Madrid to becoming a global benchmark in the luxury sector. The narrative explores how the brand fused Spanish artisanal expertise with the commercial vision of its German founder,...

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Puig to present its new strategic plan on October 28

Madrid – In one of the week's major business stories, Puig held its 2026 Annual General Meeting last Friday, May 29. The meeting proceeded as planned, with shareholders approving every item on the agenda. These items ranged from the approval of the group's financial and non-financial statements for the 2025 financial year to the renewal of its...

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Data as new raw material: European textile industry redefines its digital future

The Textile ETP Annual Assembly brought together over one hundred professionals from the textile industry at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) last week. Researchers, engineers, innovation managers and technology companies attended the event. It was marked by the challenges of an industry seeking to redefine its future amidst regulatory...

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Amazon announces "three new logistics sites" in France

Paris - Amazon plans to invest more than 15 billion euros (17.49 billion dollars) in France over three years. The company announced on Monday "three new logistics sites" intended to create 1,000 permanent jobs. These will be in addition to the more than 7,000 already promised by the company in early May. "Amazon is strengthening its presence...