The headline news may be all about alternatives but the leather sector is out to prove its sustainability credentials with the “world’s first-ever digital exhibition [promoting] the longevity and circularity of leather”.

​Mothercare’s full-year results on Friday showed the company’s turnaround — following its reinvention as a brand owner rather than directly-operated retailer — remains a work in progress. 

Next’s half-year results this week were followed by its CEO suggesting an end to the period of marked fashion price rises is in sight. Simon Wolfson said prices are easing faster than expected in its supply chain.

The UK’s August retail sales figures proved to be better than expected and fashion — aided by warmer weather — had a big part to play in this.

​Menswear specialist Blake Mill has announced the formation of an advisory board, signalling “the next chapter in the brand's growth story as they look to bring their unique fashion perspective to a global stage”.

​UK-based womenswear company Live Unlimited has become the latest label to launch a more ‘elevated’ line with the debut of its Limited collection.

Apparel Group announced on Thursday a new multi-brand partnership with Marquee Brands for the licensing of the BCBG, Ben Sherman, Bruno Magli, Sur la table, and Martha Stewart brands, across GCC and India. 

The Madrid fair for fashion, footwear, and accessories, along with MadridJoya, Bisutex, and Intergift, concludes its latest edition with a total of 31,500 national and international visitors and 1,500 exhibiting brands.

The avant-garde footwear brand Miista is centralizing its operations in the Iberian Peninsula, moving its London headquarters to a new factory in A Coruña, and opening a new store and communications office in Paris.

U.S. luxury department store Nordstrom announced on Thursday the appointment of Guy Persaud to its board of directors, effective immediately. 

Doja Cat and Sketchers debuted on Thursday a footwear collaboration, as part of the Grammy award-winning global superstar and style icon’s role as Skechers artist-in-residence.

Launched in 2013 and already present in 70 markets, the children's category of the Catalan brand saw its revenue grow by 18% in the past year. The physical channel accounted for 53% of the revenue.

So, there is life for Tom Ford after Tom Ford, and seemingly a very healthy one. Judging by the slick, sleek and sophisticated debut by his long-time design director and successor, Peter Hawkings.

 Global digital fashion retailer ASOS has appointed a key shareholder, who’s also a “strong supporter of the company”, to its board.

The US label opened in Paris on rue de Rivoli in 2018, and is now targeting a prime location in the city, the Champs-Elysées. According to Knight Frank, it will open a new, 680 square-metre store at number 102.

​The ballet pump trend seems to be heating up with fashion sales website Love The Sales saying this week that search demand for ballet flats has increased by a staggering 808% over the last 12 months.