In 2019, the leading label of Renzo Rosso’s OTB group undertook several initiatives in its constant effort to protect its intellectual property rights, halting the production and sale of counterfeit Diesel products.

Zalando has linked up with nine Nordic brands for the spring season to “develop an exclusive, more sustainable womenswear collection” called Small steps. Big impact. by Zalando.

Cornish fashion lifestyle label Seasalt said its Christmas and New Year trading was “positive” as both its stores and its webstore saw strong growth. 

UK retail sales ended last year badly and they seem to have started this year in just the same way, with no let-up expected in February either. Sales volumes were flat year-on-year for the third consecutive month.

Feel Unique's CMO is moving to Ted Baker in a new role with Jennifer Roebuck, who's already a non-exec director at the fashion retailer, tasked with developing a customer and digital strategy.

French premium fashion group SMCP continues to outperform the market and on Wednesday, its Q4 and full-year sales figures showed just how strong it is, even though it has had to deal with some major headwinds.

The fashion competition dedicated to young design has named the CEO of Balenciaga as its designated mentor for its 31st edition. Charbit takes over from OTB's Renzo Rosso in the role.

Hudson's Bay Company is ready to commemorate its 350th anniversary and is kicking off the celebrations with the launch of a series of limited-edition point blanket colourways, inspired by previous decades.

Watanabe, who will star in Kate Spade's Spring 2020 handbag campaign, earned the crown as Japan's most followed person on Instagram in 2019, with a current follower count of 9 million. 

Ebay Inc forecast first-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates on Tuesday, as the e-commerce company faces fierce competition from Amazon.com Inc and Walmart Inc.

According to data analytics firm Launchmetrics, sustainability and diversity are two of the biggest themes currently driving the changing conversation around fashion weeks, as formats and front rows continue to evolve.

The struggling fashion retailer announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Jan Singer as its new CEO. Having most recently led Victoria’s Secret, Singer brings over 25 years of experience to her new role.

The sports trade show in Munich has announced that a Nobel Peace Prize will be featured during the next ISPO Outdoor event, which will take place between June 28 and July 1, and whose focus will be social issues.

While fashion weeks come to an end along with the imploding calendars they bring, some labels have questioned the future of this system and the industy's predilection for overproduction and hyper-consumerism. 

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's move to Canada could boost its C$30.6 billion (£17.9 billion) fashion industry, experts say, by putting the spotlight on local brands.