​After the announcement by Hugo Boss that Chris Hemsworth would go from fronting fragrance to become the key international face of the Boss brand from SS21, it has unveiled its first fashion campaign featuring the actor

​Mytheresa was yet another luxury e-tailer seeing its sales soaring during the pandemic with the newly-listed German company saying it enjoyed a sales uplift of 32.9% in its second quarter.

Like many other online fashion retailers, Farfetch saw soaring demand last year and said on Thursday that its 2020 gross merchandise value topped $3bn, up 49% year-on-year. Meanwhile revenue rose 64% to $1.7bn.

​It looks like the long rumoured private equity takeover of family-owned Birkenstock could actually be happening soon. L Catterton, the group with close links to LVMH, is said to be “nearing an agreement” to buy it.

The American brand founded by Ronnie Fieg is opening a store in the French capital. Spread over three floors, the 16,000-square-foot location not only offers the label's latest collections, but also a restaurant. 

One of the great retailing experts, Helen Lambert, talks with Godfrey Deeny about what's next in e-tailing and what's up with her latest project, online wholesale platform Style Pulse, in our latest podcast.

A report at the weekend suggested that John Lewis is looking at the closure of up to another eight of its remaining 42 departments stores following the closure of eight stores last year.

The RealReal has named former Neiman Marcus Group CEO, Karen Katz, and Good American CEO and co-founder and Skims founding partner, Emma Grede, to its board of directors. 

There was a notable French touch at London Fashion Week this weekend, with shows from Stephen Jones, Bianca Saunders, Bethany Williams, N Palmer, 16Arlington, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Art School and Jamie Wei Huang.

One true test of any great artist, or significant designer, is whether or not they have an identifiable signature style. One of many reasons that Molly Goddard has become one of the most important creators in UK fashion.

A star was born at London Fashion Week on Saturday, albeit it virtually in Barcelona, rather than in Blighty. Her name – Sonia Carrasco, an alumni of the houses of both Celine and Alexander McQueen.

London Fashion Week is linking up with BoonTheShop to target the South Korean market and is showcasing 11 British designers to coincide with the digital fashion week that’s running until February 23.

Birkin bag maker Hermès weathered the coronavirus pandemic better than luxury goods rivals, with sales recovering sharply in the final part of 2020 thanks to a strong performance in Asia and soaring online revenues.

​Stella McCartney has struck a long-term global kidswear licensing deal with Italy’s Simonetta, which specialises in the category. Simonetta will develop, manufacture and distribute Stella McCartney Kids from SS22.

The British Fashion Council has revealed the names on the shortlist for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2021 with a selection of relatively-well-known and lower-profile designers making the grade.

​Marimekko said Thursday that its fourth quarter was strong and full-year 2020’s net sales almost reached the 2019 figure, despite the pandemic, while comparable operating profit rose in double-digits.