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France fines Shein over 22 million euros for traceability and consumer law violations

France's fraud authority has issued two fines to Shein totalling over 22 million euros (25.56 million dollars), it announced on Wednesday. The authority cited failures related to product traceability, environmental claims, withdrawal periods and delivery times. The institution, which reports to the French Ministry of Finance, has increased the...

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New US tariffs loom for economies failing to prevent forced labour goods

The US has threatened 60 economies with new tariffs for failing to prevent imports of products made with alleged forced labour or for inadequately enforcing existing import bans. The Office of the US Trade Representative announced this late on Tuesday evening (local time). Consequently, the European Union (EU), the UK and Switzerland, as well as...

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Jacquemus, Nike, and FFF collaborate on 2026 World Cup lifestyle collection

Jacquemus has signed a deal with Nike and the Fédération Française de Football (FFF) to create a lifestyle fashion capsule. The collection will accompany Les Bleus, featuring players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Marcus Thuram, during the 2026 Football World Cup. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the French national football team...

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Inditex calls annual general meeting for July 7

Madrid – Following the publication of its first quarter 2026 results, Inditex has called its investors to the 2026 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, July 7. During the meeting, the appointment of José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche as a new independent director on the Inditex Board of Directors will be proposed. Goirigolzarri is...

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Danish brand Fine Chaos to close

Fine Chaos is closing five years after its launch and will celebrate one last time during Copenhagen Fashion Week. The Danish fashion brand, founded in early 2021 by Ludvig Isaksen and creative director Marc Møllerskov, will cease operations in August. Isaksen announced the news in an email to FashionUnited. “The vision we set for ourselves in...

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Moon meets 2000s sportswear: Under Armour collaborates with Marine Serre

Under Armour and Marine Serre are joining forces. The US sportswear group and the French fashion brand are launching a joint capsule collection, as both companies announced on Tuesday. Marking Under Armour's 30th anniversary, this is the company's first collaboration with another fashion brand. Launching on June 5, the collection draws on Under...

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Inditex reports best first quarter in its history with sales of 8.75 billion euros

Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational Inditex group reported its results for the first quarter of 2026 earlier today. The company, which owns chains such as Zara, Bershka and Massimo Dutti, completed the three-month period from February 1 to April 30 by recording its best first-quarter results in its history. According to information submitted...

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Marimekko appoints former Ganni manager Karolin Stjerna to management team

Finnish textile group Marimekko Corporation has appointed a new executive as part of a structural reform. On Tuesday, the company announced the appointment of Karolin Stjerna as chief operating officer (COO), supply chain. The 41-year-old will take on the newly created position on June 8, join the company's management team and will report...

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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 label Kié Einzelgänger in New York in 2016, before relocating to Antwerp. Now in her 30s, she feels right at home among the spheres of Raf Simons, Ann Demeulemeester, and Jurgi Persoons. Parallels can be drawn with her own designs. Lee draws creative strength from solitude. It shows in the pervasive use of black in...