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. 

Swiss watch exports to Hong Kong, the sector's biggest market, plunged 11.4 percent in 2019 due to a wave of pro-democracy protests there, the Swiss watch industry federation said Tuesday.

Lightweight gowns and architectural suits, fine lace and dramatic frills: the creations of Cristobal Balenciaga and Azzedine Alaïa interact in a Parisian exhibition, telling a tale of perfectionist fashion.

The Italian group closed 2019 with revenue of €2.411 billion, equivalent to a 4.7% rise, driven by growing exports, which reached a 56% share of the total, and by e-tail.

Adidas is launching new fabrics made from recycled polyester and marine plastic waste and expand the product lines that use them after the success of shoes made with the Parley for the Oceans initiative.

Louis Vuitton owner LVMH posted slightly slower-than-expected sales growth in the fourth quarter on Tuesday, at a time when luxury goods companies are grappling with growing concerns over demand in China.

Nike Inc's Kobe Bryant merchandise was sold out on its website, the company said on Tuesday, following reports the company had pulled products branded by the NBA star who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

On Monday, concerns about the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic on China's economy were reflected in the share prices of major international luxury groups, in anticipation of a slump in Chinese sales and tourism.

Zara’s affordable TRF section has disappeared from the brand’s online store and apps as part of wider efforts to evolve the digital offering.

Firmenich has announced a joint investment in green packaging pioneer Loop, with the fragrance and flavours specialist having linked with sustainable investment firm Quadia to invest in Loop’s Series A equity round.

​Heritage and rural identity meet in a new collaboration between Barbour and Laura Ashley. The collection, spanning wax jackets, knitwear, dresses, blouses and accessories, launches in July.

Amazon Fashion is looking to drive desirability and engagement for its own brands in the UK market in a bid to replace rivals as the go-to online fashion retailer.

CFW has unveiled its new action plan that's been designed to “reinforce the event's sustainability profile and, more importantly, to push the industry to accelerate its sustainability efforts”.

Jeremy Scott has cancelled his upcoming runway show in New York, in a move that will significantly weaken the American fashion catwalk season. Instead, the designer will show during haute couture in Paris in July.