Hackett has unveiled its new AW22 campaign starring brand ambassador Jenson Button. The launch coincides with it debuting a new graphic identity with a new logo “inspired by the contemporary simplicity of elegant men”. 

From September 30 to October 3, coinciding with Paris Fashion Week, the Première Classe fashion accessory show will take place in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris along with 350 brands. 

On Saturday October 1, the French Footwear Federation will inaugurate its first 'French Edit' pop-up store at Chelsea Market in New York. Six shoe brands will present their collections to the public during 4 weeks.

Auction house Christie’s announced on Monday the launch of a new department that will house sneakers, streetwear and collectibles.

The LVMH division, dedicated to the sourcing of noble raw materials, has just acquired the exotic leather tannery Ally Projects and acquired a stake in the high-end leather clothing manufacturer Robans.

Before passing the baton to Paris, Milan Fashion Week unveiled three unique and interesting summer collections including Ferrari, Italian brand Ilenia Durazzi and English label Matty Bovan.

The two designers presented a promising first collection. Filippo Grazioli brings a touch of freshness to Missoni, while Rhuigi Villaseñor writes a new chapter at Bally.

Riccardo Tisci took Burberry to the beach on Monday, in a show the house rescheduled due to the monarch’s recent passing.

Zara's collaboration strategy to partner with renowned names in order to move upmarket is extending to jewelry, with a collection created together with Lanvin's praised jewelry designer.

On Friday, the two labels embarked on weird experiments, showing bold collections exploring the notion of otherness. Gucci did so by featuring mirror images, Sportmax by probing how we perceive sensations.

Leather and luxury goods producer Pittards said Monday it has maintained positive trading momentum for the six months to 30 June. That means continued growth in revenue and profitability and a stable order book.

​The UK retail euphoria around news that VAT-free shopping for tourists is returning and will include EU visitors has been tempered by suggestions it won’t happen until 2024. But retail is pushing for an earlier date.

​Upscale hosiery and intimates specialist Wolford has said that its latest half year “met sales expectations” but that “conditions remain difficult, both geopolitically and economically”.

​Estée Lauder has a major fashion label license to add to its portfolio. It has announced a license deal with Balmain for “an innovative line of beauty products to speak to luxury consumers around the world”.

​Frasers Group had an update on its offer to buy MySale on Monday with some shareholders accepting its offer, despite the board having rebuffed it.

France's Berluti announced last month the opening of its first boutique in Vietnam, as the luxury brand makes inroads in Southeast Asia.