Heatwaves and UK consumers are not good companions. A rise in temperatures last week (15-21 June) across the country saw a retail footfall plateau, driven by declines in retail parks and shopping centres. Strangely, with little outside cover and air-con, high streets actually “thrived”, albeit with a modest week-on-week increase, according to MRI Software. Image:…
An action-packed weekend in Milan menswear included the brilliant revival of Montblanc, pashmy power at Tod’s, a cool Qasimi moment in cloisters, Etro paisley, and even a tennis tournament from Sease. Montblanc: Traveling and writing with taste Montblanc’s Spring/Summer 2026 leather goods and Art of the Desk collections, showcased in a Wes Anderson–inspired train carriage…
Where A.I. Data Centers Are Located Only 32 nations, mostly in the Northern Hemisphere, have A.I.-specialized data centers. Source: Oxford University Note: Count of data centers in China excludes facilities in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Last month, Sam Altman, the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, donned a helmet, work boots and a…
SOJO, the repair specialist that’s partnered with a number of major names in the UK, is continuing its expansion via a move into the French market as legislation there means France is one of the most sustainability-focused retail markets globally. SOJO It’s also boosting its physical presence in the UK with permanent hubs at both…
Everything lies within a name. For the Hilton dynasty, the names were formally synonymous with luxury hotels founded by family patriarch Conrad Hilton in 1919. Nicky Hilton wearing a Theo Grace charm necklace – Courtesy of Theo Grace. Since then, it’s become synonymous with the famous Millennial socialite sisters Paris and Nicky, who have been…
Finally, the Miu Miu gal has found the ideal date. It’s her big cousin Prada, who, like Miu Miu, has taken to appearing in micro shorts and shirt-dresses, exposing acres of flesh and attitude. Prada’s cousin energy: sharp tailoring meets leggy rebellion. – Courtesy of Prada Her new Prada date is in an upbeat mood,…
Milan menswear may have lost a fair few major runway shows, but the Italian fashion capital was still crammed with dynamic presentations this weekend: Ralph Lauren, Brioni, Corneliani and Church’s. Ralph Lauren: Classy cocktails, nattily nautical Ralph Lauren Purple Label Spring 2026 – Courtesy of Ralph Lauren First prize for the smoothest presentation, and cocktails,…
The thing about Dolce & Gabbana is that when they like an idea, they really get their teeth into it—like this Saturday, when they staged the greatest pajama party in fashion history. Striped pajama pants and utility vests opened the show. Dolce & Gabbana SS26. – Photo: Gorunway Stripes, stripes and more stripes, leading to…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 21, 2025 Long favored as a holiday destination by fashion and lifestyle brands, Biarritz is once again drawing attention with a wave of fresh openings. The chic seaside town on France’s southwestern Basque coast is now home to four newcomers—Balzac Paris, Ecoalf, Graine, and Galeries Lafayette—each offering a…
Six months ago, when Satoshi Kuwata made his global runway show debut with Setchu in Florence, he swore it would be his last live show. This Friday in Milan, he opened the latest menswear runway season. Loose safari-inspired layers reimagined through gender-fluid tailoring at Setchu’s Milan show. – FashionNetwork.com Like in his debut, the Japanese…
