​British and Irish actors are a popular pick for menswear campaigns at present, especially when brands are promoting the lines that form the essence of what the label is all about.

The British Fashion Council has unveiled a new concept for the June edition of London Fashion Week with a variety of events in addition to the mainstay catwalk shows and an aim to “ignite a cultural moment”.

UK luxury footwear and accessories brand Sophia Webster is relocating its HQ from London’s Shoreditch, taking up residence on Sugar House Island, a “creative quarter” in east London that’s growing in popularity. 

As top brands like Gucci and Prada prepare to report billions in sales this month, luxury fakes on the streets of Naples are also yielding a jaw-dropping cash stream -- for the mafia.

Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna posted a 19.3% increase in full-year organic revenue on Friday and proposed a 20% hike in its annual dividend, helped by robust demand for its luxury products.

In an unexpected move, the British designer is debuting in-store and she’s chosen one of the biggest luxury multibrand names around to do it — Bergdorf Goodman in the all-important US market.

Saks Fifth Avenue and Thom Browne unveiled on Thursday an exclusive California-inspired capsule collection. 

​Richemont’s renewed attempts to divest Yoox Net-A-Porter have attracted the attention of luxury rival Mytheresa, a report has claimed. It's believed to be among potential bidders to buy loss-making e-tail giant YNAP.

One key test of an artist or designer is whether they have a powerful signature style, which explains the remarkable longevity of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who on Wednesday launched a limited edition watch with MB&F.

​Stella McCartney has unveiled its summer campaign with eco-activist celebs starring, while Versace has opted for Hollywood glamour in its Icons collection imagery

Fast-growing British off-price e-tailer Secret Sales is acquiring Germany-based Dress-For-Less, which it said is “Europe’s leading discount fashion and beauty retailer”.

Investment firm Marathon Partners Equity Management wants Dr Martens to kick off a strategic review and thinks a sale of the business is the way forward.

Luxury labels have recently been focusing on their more affluent clientèle, but they should not overlook aspirational customers, whose numbers are rising worldwide and who have extremely varied profiles.

Style influencer Jennifer Nisan seized a moment when she launched a digital sourcing service.

The Shoe Museum in Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme, in France, is opening a new Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition, from April 27 to November 3, 2024.

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni, caught up in a probe over alleged fraud in endorsement deals, will not return to the board of luxury shoemaker Tod's, company documents revealed Thursday.Di.Vi.