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Hillary Super powers Victoria's Secret to a record turnaround
On June 2, 2026, with nine days to go before shareholders voted on a board activists had spent the past year attacking — after openly questioning whether she was equipped to run a public company — Hillary Super answered with a number. Victoria's Secret posted first-quarter earnings of 0.60 dollars a share, nearly double the 0.32 dollars analysts...
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UK store fashion outperforms as physical leads category higher
The pattern inverted from recent weeks, with UK store fashion sales growing +6.60% in the latest week against a near-flat +0.19% base last year — a clean underlying gain rather than a base-effect rebound, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. Total fashion like-for-like (LFL) sales held in growth at +1.85%, against a positive...
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James Perse opens first Paris store in Golden Triangle
Los Angeles-based fashion brand James Perse is strengthening its international physical retail network. According to an official press release, the brand opened its first French flagship on June 5, 2026, at 26 rue François Ier, in the heart of the capital's 8th arrondissement. The approximately 650 square metre space is spread over three levels...
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From luxury hotels to department stores: Paris's current pop-ups
In June, Paris is not just buzzing for its men's Fashion Week, running from June 23 to 28. The month also features major retail activations, once again confirming the capital's dynamic pop-up scene. FashionUnited has selected the most inspiring and innovative events currently taking place. Luxury hospitality as a space for commercial expression...
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EssilorLuxottica to launch first wearable production in Italy
EssilorLuxottica has announced the pilot introduction of its first production lines for wearable devices in Italy. Beginning in the second half of the year, the initiative will particularly involve the historic Agordo plant, where an entire production area will be fully converted and operational for the new industrial activities by early 2027....
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Video: AI's impact on job market prompts shift in career planning
Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in hands-on classes that are redefining what...
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AAFA publishes apparel traceability glossary in DPP era
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) published its first Global Apparel, Footwear & Accessories Glossary of Traceability Terms on 3 June 2026 — a voluntary, open-source reference that defines the vocabulary of supply chain traceability, from "chain of custody" to "forensic tracing." For brand owners navigating the EU's Digital...
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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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Safilo signs agreement to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti from Bollé Brands
Yesterday, Safilo Group announced in a statement that it has signed a share and asset purchase agreement (SAPA) with Bollé Brands for the acquisition of Spy+ and Serengeti. The transaction follows the exclusivity agreement announced on April 21. It represents a further step in Safilo's strategy, which is focused on the selective acquisition of...
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Video: Chloë Sevigny discusses personal fashion journey and style evolution
Chloë Sevigny, long revered as fashion's quintessential insider, sits down with Harper's Bazaar for this episode of 'The Good Buy.' The May cover star—actress, model, and eternal style icon—delves into her deeply personal relationship with fashion, covering everything from her lifelong passion for vintage shopping to her skill for discovering...
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