Despite advancements in activewear, most sports bras “are stuck in the past”. That’s according to Joanna Wakefield-Scurr professor of Biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth, and the University of Memphis.

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.

Shein made more that $2 billion in profits from around $45 billion in gross merchandise value last year. The China-founded but now Singapore-based business had recorded net income of $700 million in 2022.

PVH Corp. announced on Monday a 2% uptick in revenues to $9.218 billion for the year 2023, held back by a sluggish North America wholesale segment at its Calvin Klein brand.

PLBY Group has reported total revenue from continuing operations for 2023 fell 23% to $143 million, hit by a decline in the company's direct-to-consumer sales and licensing revenues.  

Intimate and apparel brand Knix has announced the appointment of actress, producer, and best-selling author, Gabrielle Union, as its newest brand ambassador.

Dior and UNESCO staged their latest Women@Dior & UNESCO Global Conference Thursday, as over 1,000 women gathered to hear speeches and testimonies from luxury executives, mentees, mentors and even a Nobel Prize winner. 

The French fashion group has named Carole Grandjean as head of human resources, after the MP and former minister for education and professional training decided to return to the private sector.

Bologna-based La Perla Manufacturing, the La Perla group’s production company, is reportedly about to go into administration, while Italy’s authorities are hoping the procedure will apply to the whole group.

​The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole. 

The group is launching a call for applications for the 5th promotion of its start-up accelerator, which has supported 13 companies since its launch in 2021.

​John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.

​The boom in fashion firms listing on the London Stock Exchange had seemed to be over, but a filing suggests listed companies still see value in fashion firms with In The Style possibly making a stock market return. 

​Otto Group has announced a succession plan that will see Benjamin Otto succeeding his father Prof. Dr. Michael Otto as head of the group, but not until 2026, with other key changes happening from next year.

​Kiki de Montparnasse, the high-end lingerie and pleasure brand, has officially announced the arrival of its new Global President with Alexa Cahill stepping into the role.

Victoria's Secret shares plunged about 29% premarket on Thursday after the lingerie brand forecast weaker annual sales following a sluggish start to the year.