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Pottery Barn to expand to the UK this fall

Home and lifestyle retailer Pottery Barn has announced its impending launch in the United Kingdom this Fall. Launching online to begin with, Pottery Barn’s UK website is set to offer a curated selection of the retailer’s bedding, accessories, decorations, lighting, and furniture. “We are committed to long-term growth and expanding the reach of...

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Tory Burch unveils collaboration with BonBon

American fashion brand Tory Burch has launched a capsule collection with BonBon, the Swedish candy company based in New York. The limited-edition collection reinterprets Tory Burch's classical styles in the textures, colours, and flavours of BonBon, including its ‘Miller’ sandal and mini ‘Fleming’ hobo bag, which have been dipped in a “sugar”...

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Jimmy Choo delves into the archives for 30th anniversary

British luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a curated edit of archival styles from the first five years of the label, which it states represent the “blueprint” and DNA of the brand. The archival edit has been curated by the brand’s creative director Sandra Choi, alongside BFC New Generation award-winning...

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Where craftsmanship leads: The original Yacht Loafer by Aurélien

The Aurélien Yacht Loafer is a refined evolution of the classic boat shoe, reimagined through the brand’s distinctive lens of quiet luxury and Mediterranean elegance. Made in Italy by master artisans, it blends maritime heritage with elevated design, resulting in a silhouette that is as timeless as it is contemporary. Its name, Yacht Loafer,...

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Parent company Arc’teryx and Peak Performance raises annual expectations after positive Q1

Amer Sports, Inc. had a strong first quarter. The Finnish sports group saw significant growth in both revenue and net income, according to the published quarterly figures. Due to the strong results, Amer Sports, Inc. decided to raise its expectations for the full financial year. Amer Sports, Inc. is the parent company of the brands Arc’teryx,...

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Rowing Blazers announces partnership with Mattel

New York-based clothing brand Rowing Blazers has signed a new partnership with toy manufacturer Mattel to introduce a series of nostalgic collaborations featuring some of its much-loved characters. The partnership kicks off on May 20 with a capsule collection featuring Thomas from the Thomas & Friends franchise, combining Rowing Blazers' playful...

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Textile crisis between India and Bangladesh: Inside a logistical lockdown

By blocking imports of Bangladeshi garments via land, India is indirectly closing off its neighbour’s access to its ports and airports, which are essential for its global exports. The decision appears to be a form of diplomatic retaliation. On May 17, 2025, India announced the suspension of several Bangladeshi imports via its land border posts,...

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Jeweller Gemima opens debut store in London

Gemima, a diamond and design house founded by Gemima Macdonald, has opened its first-ever store in the UK as it celebrates a “decade in diamonds”. Located in Wandsworth Town, south west London, the store operates by appointment only and will allow customers to design their dream jewellery, including bespoke engagement rings and jewellery...

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Tamara Ralph settles legal dispute with former Ralph & Russo creditor

Designer Tamara Ralph has settled a legal dispute with Candy Capital, a former creditor of her shuttered Ralph & Russo business, which she had run alongside Michael Russo. Candy, an investment firm owned by real estate agent Nick Candy, had filed a lawsuit against the British luxury brand back in 2021 in regards to a disagreement over a 15...

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The Crown Estate signs “transformational” partnership with Lendlease

The Crown Estate, which manages property and land belonging to the British monarch, has formed a joint venture with Australian developer Lendlease on six major projects in the UK, including 60 acres above and around Euston Station in London. In a statement, The Crown Estate said its investment in the new 50/50 joint venture will support the...

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Unilever to invest 80 million pounds in new fragrance facility

British fast-moving consumer goods giant Unilever is investing 80 million pounds to build in-house fragrance capabilities in the UK, including plans for a new state-of-the-art fragrance facility near Liverpool to develop “leading-edge digital capabilities and to recruit and partner for the very best fragrance talent and expertise”. Plans for the...

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H&M Foundation names Global Change Award winners

H&M Foundation, the non-profit funded by the Persson family, which founded fashion retailer H&M, has named 10 early-stage innovations that will “reshape the fashion industry” from clean tech recycling in China to community-powered circularity in Ghana as winners of the Global Change Award (GCA) 2025. The annual awards aim to spotlight “...