Pitti Uomo unveiled a new vision of menswear elegance on Wednesday, hosting a runway show at the Fortezza da Basso that spotlighted some 30 brands participating in this winter's edition of the Florentine trade fair. 

Five weeks into strikes crippling French transport, signs of the potential strain for the broader economy in France are starting to emerge as consumers shun shops and commuters struggle to get to work. 

Ted Baker's lenders have hired advisers to carry out an independent review of the troubled British fashion retailer to assess its prospects, Sky News said on Wednesday.

London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park had a strong two-week Christmas period with year-on-year footfall up 2.8% from December 22 to January 4, while total revenue was up as much as 11.1%.

There was good news and bad from UK supermarkets giant Sainsbury's on Wednesday as the company’s third-quarter trading statement (the 15 weeks to January 4) showed weak sales, although fashion was stronger.

The former editor-in-chief of W Magazine is following up his decade at the publication with a new gig as chief creative officer at L'Officiel, a role in which he will oversee all of the magazine's different editions.

Los Angeles-based fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 has announced a new e-commerce strategy in several of its international markets, including Canada, Asia, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

The 90th edition of the Pitti Bimbo childrenswear show will be held in Florence from January 16 to 18 2020, and will host 543 exhibitors.

Rebaptised WSM Fashion Reboot, the Italian trade fair, which will take place in Milan from 11 to 12 January, will be focused on sustainable development, shining a spotlight on eco-friendly brands and projects. 

Martial arts legend and movie star Jackie Chan is kicking off the year with a surprise fashion collaboration with Chinese activewear label Li-Ning.

Hundreds of global textile manufacturers from countries including Turkey, Portugal, China and India will descend on London this month to attend the latest edition of Fashion SVP.

Hobbs has reported a strong year as it returned to profit under its new owners and saw sales rising on the back of new concessions, online growth and higher wholesale.

After showing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem last September, Tommy Hilfiger has announced in a press release that it will return to London to stage its next TommyNow catwalk show, for Spring/Summer 2020.

Premium outdoor lifestyle brand Roots is beginning the new year without its CEO Jim Gabel, who has served in the top post since February 2016.

The former CEO of ThreeSixty Group and True Religion will now lead the U.S. apparel and footwear company, whose portfolio includes the Jessica Simpson brand, Gaiam and Heelys, among others.