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Fashion Bets on Control, Reach, and Resilience

Day’s Recap

Together, the developments point to a sector seeking growth and legitimacy through better systems, not only through new products or publicity.

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12:01 AMWWD

WME Sells New York Fashion Week and NYFW: The Shows Trademarks and Intellectual Property to Signet Fashion

Summary

WME has sold the New York Fashion Week and NYFW: The Shows trademarks and related intellectual property to Signet Fashion. The transaction includes digital assets such as the website and social media handles.

Signet now controls the brand infrastructure behind one of fashion's most valuable event names, giving

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Why it matters

Control of the NYFW brand and its digital channels has shifted to a new commercial owner.

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5:46 PMWWD

The Met’s Controversial Plans for a John Galliano Show Prompts Praise from Some Fashion Insiders

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s plans for a John Galliano exhibition have drawn praise from some fashion insiders despite the designer’s continued controversy. Galliano fell from fashion’s peak after racially charged incidents in 2010 and 2011.

The proposed show would move Galliano’s work closer to institutional canonization while reopening questions about

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The Met’s treatment of Galliano could influence how museums and fashion companies handle celebrated figures whose legacies include serious misconduct.

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2:52 PMWWD

Salvatore Ferragamo Returns to Net Profit in 1H Amid Challenging Market

Summary

Salvatore Ferragamo returned to net profit in the first half despite declining sales in Europe and Asia. The company attributed the improvement to direct-to-consumer growth, cost controls and operational optimization, which supported profitability and cash generation.

The return to profit reflects an efficiency-led recovery rather than a broad rebound in demand.

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The results show how luxury brands can stabilize earnings before they restore top-line growth, while also exposing the limits of cost cutting in a weak market.

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8:00 AMWWD

Op-Ed: Doubling Down on Circular Fashion Requires More Than Regulation

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Europe is rewriting the rules for fashion in an effort to build a more circular industry. The central question is whether regulation alone can make that system work.

The policy shift raises compliance requirements, but it does not by itself create the infrastructure,

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European rules could reshape fashion’s cost structure without delivering meaningful sustainability unless the industry builds the systems to support them.

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7:08 AMWWD

New Look Names Lynda Petherick CEO, Ramps Up Data Capture to Fuel Growth

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New Look has appointed Lynda Petherick as CEO as the British fast-fashion retailer expands its use of loyalty data, analytics, and forecasting. The company said those platforms helped lift EBITDA in the first quarter.

The CEO appointment comes alongside a shift toward data-led merchandising and customer retention. If the

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New Look is treating customer data and forecasting as core growth infrastructure, not back-office support.

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1:35 PMWWD

Nike Joins the Hyrox Craze

Summary

Nike has entered the rapidly growing Hyrox fitness-race market with two shoes, the Hybrid Fly and Hybrid RN.

Nike's entry signals that Hyrox has moved beyond a niche competition and become a meaningful

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Hyrox's growth is creating a new battleground for performance footwear.

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7:00 PMWWD

V&A Dundee Launches Scotland Fashion Now, Dovetails With the BFC’s Decentralize Vision

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V&A Dundee will launch Scotland Fashion Now, a four-day program in early September that is intended to become an annual platform for Scottish fashion. The program will include a graduate runway show and panel discussions tied to the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Britain initiatives.

The program shifts fashion visibility beyond London by giving Scottish graduates and designers a recurring

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Why it matters

A durable Scottish fashion platform could broaden where British talent is discovered, funded, and represented.

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12:35 PMWWD

Ex-Chanel Hong Kong Staff Jailed Over Theft of $2.4M in Bags Set for Destruction

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Former Chanel Hong Kong employees were jailed for stealing bags valued at $2.4 million that had been designated for destruction. Since 2019, Chanel has routed unsellable products through L'Atelier des Matières, a Nevold-linked platform that recycles deadstock, unsold and defective goods.

The case exposes the control risks surrounding luxury goods after they leave the sales pipeline.

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Luxury brands must protect inventory destined for destruction while proving that circularity systems are auditable.

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Other Developments

A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.

5:44 PMWWD

Georgina Rodríguez’s Bridal Style Clues Through the Years: Something Blue Jewelry, a Veiled Met Gala Look and More

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Wedding speculation surrounding Georgina Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo has turned attention to the style signals in Rodríguez’s past public appearances. Her jewelry, use of veils, and red carpet choices offer possible clues to the bridal look she might choose.

Rodríguez’s established preference for high-impact accessories and dramatic coverage gives bridalwear brands a clear set

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A Rodríguez wedding could turn familiar red carpet signatures into commercially influential bridal trends.

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4:14 PMWWD

Has Miu Miu Found Its Next Big Sneaker to Follow Up Its New Balance Collaboration?

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Miu Miu has revived the Bubble shoe, an updated version of an early 2000s archival style. The release follows the brand's high-profile New Balance collaboration and positions the shoe as a possible successor in its sneaker strategy.

Miu Miu is shifting from a partnership-led sneaker phenomenon to an in-house archival product that

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The shoe will indicate whether Miu Miu can turn sneaker demand into a repeatable category, not just a one-off fashion moment.

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3:49 PMWWD

Monica Barbaro Demonstrates How to Style Pumps for Summer With Three Pairs in One Day

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Actress Monica Barbaro wore three different pairs of pumps during a single day of her "One Night Only" press tour. The appearances presented pumps as a flexible summer styling choice across multiple looks.

The repeated use of pumps makes the classic shoe the organizing element of Barbaro's press-tour

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The looks reinforce pumps as a versatile alternative to the sneakers and sandals dominating contemporary summer dressing.

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1:37 PMWWD

Paris Hilton Pays Homage to the British Flag With Thigh-high Boots at Brighton Pride

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Paris Hilton wore thigh-high boots by Los Angeles-based brand Shoeber at Brighton Pride, using a British flag motif as part of her look.

The appearance turns a patriotic symbol into a high-impact fashion prop for a major public

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Why it matters

Celebrity dressing continues to function as a launchpad for emerging accessories brands.

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1:15 PMWWD

Charlize Theron Gives Translucent Dressing a Technical Twist in Tom Ford

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Charlize Theron wore a Tom Ford look that used clear plastic to reinterpret translucent dressing. The material offers a futuristic alternative to the delicate fabrics traditionally associated with sheer fashion.

Clear plastic shifts sheer dressing from softness toward structure and technical utility. That change broadens

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Technical materials are pushing transparency beyond its traditional lingerie-inspired aesthetic.

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1:01 PMWWD

Zara Larsson Puts Polka Dot Eyes on the Summer Beauty Agenda at Lollapalooza 2026

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Zara Larsson performed at Lollapalooza 2026 in a color-saturated look featuring polka-dot eye makeup and eccentric shadow.

The look treats eye makeup as graphic styling rather than a finishing touch. Its high-contrast,

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Bold eye designs remain a direct route for artists to set fast-moving beauty trends.

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12:57 PMWWD

The 10 Hottest Shoe Trends of Summer 2026, Ranked by FN Editors

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The ranking identifies the summer's leading shoe trends, including clear footwear and low-profile sneakers. These styles reached the highest levels of editorial and market attention.

The mix points to a divided footwear market: consumers are embracing both novelty materials and

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Summer footwear is splitting between statement design and quiet practicality.

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12:52 PMHousing Wire

Fashion House Veronica Beard Expands HQ to 60K SF at 26 West 17th Street

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Veronica Beard renewed and expanded its headquarters at 26 West 17th Street in Midtown South to approximately 60,000 square feet. The apparel brand has occupied space in the building since about 2013.

The larger renewal signals a sustained commitment to New York operations and a willingness to

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Veronica Beard’s expansion runs against the broad pullback in office demand and points to confidence in its operating scale.

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12:49 PMWWD

Uniqlo Donates 1 Million Euros to Support Wildfire Recovery Efforts in France

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Uniqlo will donate 1 million euros to wildfire recovery efforts in France and launch an in-store fundraising campaign benefiting the French Red Cross.

The donation combines direct corporate aid with a customer-facing fundraising channel, extending the response beyond

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Fashion brands are increasingly using stores and customer networks as infrastructure for disaster response.

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12:47 PMFortune

Go ahead, make fun of Tommy Bahama. The CEO is happy to join you, and he’s probably not a fan of your preppy shorts

Summary

Tommy Bahama CEO Doug Wood embraces the brand’s reputation as a source of humor while offering candid views on clothing and personal style. His approach treats the label’s relaxed image as something to enjoy rather than defend.

The company is using self-awareness to protect a deliberately unfashionable identity from becoming a liability.

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A brand can turn cultural mockery into an asset when its leadership controls the joke.

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12:46 PMWWD

After Viral Repetto and Sacai Collabs, Birkenstock Is Back With Ader Error on Second Collection

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Birkenstock is releasing a second collaboration with Ader Error following the attention generated by its Repetto and Sacai partnerships. The collection includes the Boston Cap and Boston Flap, with the latter featuring Ader Error's zigzag embroidery.

The repeat collaboration shows Birkenstock is treating fashion partnerships as an ongoing product strategy rather

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Birkenstock is using recurring designer collaborations to keep heritage products culturally current.

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12:31 PMWWD

‘Who’s Who of London’ Exhibition Celebrates Penhaligon’s Portrait Collection in Shanghai

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Penhaligon’s is presenting its Portrait collection through a “Who’s Who of London” exhibition at Shanghai’s Zhang Yuan. The exhibition runs through Aug. 23.

The brand is turning a fragrance collection into a physical cultural experience in one of

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Luxury brands are using exhibitions and immersive events to make heritage marketable across borders.

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11:00 AMWWD

Denim Mills on Their Bestselling Fabrics and Fiber Blends for Fall/Winter 2027-28

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Denim mills are seeing demand build around colored denim, heavier-weight fabrics, printed textiles and new fiber blends for fall and winter 2027-28.

The shift points to denim moving beyond standard blue jeans through stronger texture, color and

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Fiber choices and fabric weight are becoming central to how denim brands differentiate future collections.

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10:58 AMWWD

Express Taps Tinashe, Tee Higgins for Fall Campaign

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Express has cast singer Tinashe and NFL player Tee Higgins in its fall campaign, which includes a 1990s-inspired music video and print advertising.

The pairing gives Express access to two distinct cultural audiences while reinforcing the campaign's entertainment-led

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Express is using cross-industry talent and nostalgia to make its fall marketing more culturally visible.

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10:07 AMWWD

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte Lead the Wales Family’s Commonwealth Game Style

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Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte drew the most attention for their Commonwealth Games outfits, with Charlotte echoing one of her mother's favored patterns. Prince George and Prince Louis adopted a more relaxed approach.

The family's contrasting looks show how royal dressing now combines coordinated visual cues with age-appropriate

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Royal family appearances continue to turn coordinated, wearable clothing into a powerful form of public image management.

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9:00 AMWWD

EXCLUSIVE: Lake Introduces Temperature-regulating Technology Into New Pajama Designs

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Sleepwear brand Lake has introduced temperature-regulating technology in a new pajama collection, describing the launch as its largest innovation to date.

The move shifts Lake's proposition from comfortable sleepwear toward performance-driven products designed to address a

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Temperature control gives sleepwear brands a functional selling point beyond fabric softness and aesthetics.

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7:00 AMWWD

Anthropologie’s Richa Srivastava Discusses Pilcro’s New Fall Denim Washes and Signature Fits

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Anthropologie is introducing new fall denim washes and emphasizing Pilcro’s signature fits, according to Richa Srivastava. Searches for the brand have risen 5 percent over the past year.

The increase in search interest gives Pilcro a measurable demand signal as it refreshes a

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Pilcro is using product variation within a familiar denim proposition to turn rising consumer interest into growth.

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5:54 AMWWD

London Meets Riyadh at Saudi: Sky’s the Limit Showcase in Selfridges’ Corner Shop

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Selfridges’ Corner Shop is hosting Saudi: Sky’s the Limit, a showcase of Saudi designers and creatives. The opening event brought those participants together to guide guests through their work, marking its first presentation in the U.K.

The showcase gives Saudi fashion and creative talent a retail platform in London, moving the

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A major London retail platform is helping Saudi designers test international visibility and commercial reach.

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5:00 AMWWD

China Insight: How AI Is Redefining Fashion, Beauty and the Future of Consumer Innovation

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WAIC 2026 presented artificial intelligence as moving beyond a technology showcase and into the core of fashion and beauty. The shift connects AI more directly to consumer products and innovation.

AI is becoming part of how fashion and beauty companies develop and sell products, not

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The competitive edge in fashion may increasingly come from applying AI to consumer experience and product creation.

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3:43 AMWWD

EXCLUSIVE: Loulou de Saison Opens First International Boutique at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street Flagship

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French fashion brand Loulou de Saison has opened its first international boutique at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship in New York. The launch precedes plans for a standalone New York store next year.

The Bloomingdale’s opening gives Loulou de Saison a U.S. foothold before it commits to its

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The move marks the brand’s transition from international debut to a direct test of its U.S. growth potential.

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12:01 AMWWD

Absolutely Fabrics to Add Menswear in New Flagship

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Toronto-based multibrand retailer Absolutely Fabrics plans to add menswear to its new flagship store. The retailer currently operates a womenswear and vintage store in the city.

The expansion gives Absolutely Fabrics a chance to raise customer frequency and broaden its addressable

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A womenswear and vintage specialist is using menswear to widen its retail proposition.

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