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In an era of environmental reckoning, Hong Kong's Fashion Summit 2024 held during its Fashion Fest last month, arrived with the ambitious mandate

U.S. shopping mall foot traffic delivered a robust performance in November, signalling a potential renaissance for brick-and-mortar retail that

British consumers are increasingly gravitating towards brands and products that blend heritage, storytelling, and social consciousness, says Whatnot.

The recent creative director appointments at some of the world's most prestigious fashion houses signals a profound shift from an era long dominated by marketing mavens and corporate strategists. Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, and Sarah Burton at Givenchy, alongside Clare Waight Keller at Uniqlo, Pieter Mulier at Alaïa and Jonathan Anderson at Loewe, represent a collective reassertion of design expertise.

British clothing and footwear retailers suffered their sharpest year-on-year decline since January 2022, with sales falling 2.6 per cent in November, marking the second consecutive monthly decrease. The Office for National Statistics' (ONS)

Levi Strauss & Co., the denim giant, has long safeguarded its trademarks with the fervour of a company that understands the vital role of intellectual property in fashion.

After a hiatus of nearly seven years, Calvin Klein is making a highly anticipated return to New York Fashion Week. The PHV-operated brand will show its first runway collection under new creative director Veronica Leoni. The last collection it showed was under Raf Simons in September 2018.

While the UK high street remains a cornerstone in the retail industry, other channels, particularly those in the value sector, are gaining traction.

As we approach 2025, the luxury market faces significant challenges that could reshape its trajectory. A mix of economic, political, and consumer-driven factors are likely to influence demand, innovation, and growth in this highly competitive sector.

The world's largest luxury goods conglomerate has made a strategic move into premium real estate on the French Riviera, underscoring a broader trend of high-end brands investing in experiential marketing assets. LVMH has acquired a historic 12-bedroom villa in Cannes for 46.5 million euros, according to Bloomberg, in what represents one of the city's largest-ever property transactions.