Latest Fashion News
M&S Launches First US Fashion Partnership with Nordstrom
Marks & Spencer has debuted its womenswear in 30 Nordstrom stores across the US, from LA to NY, featuring over 60 pieces from Per Una and M&S Collection. This follows strong US food sales and aims to boost fashion brand awareness among 25-34 year-old women.
The move supports M&S's global wholesale expansion strategy.
Singapore Startup NÅ«l Shortlisted for Global Fashion Agenda 2026
NÅ«l Global Technologies, from Singapore Fashion Council's TBFI program, uses AI to optimize fashion inventory and combat overproduction. It will present at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen.
This boosts Singapore's push as a fashion innovation hub with international expansion programs.
Fast Fashion Evolving Rapidly in 2026 Amid Digital and Sustainability Pressures
Fast fashion is not dying but adapting through digital acceleration, cost controls, and sustainability efforts, with strong global market growth projected. It accounts for a significant share of clothing purchases despite criticism.
The industry remains massive and expanding.
BFC Chief Weir Unveils New Incubator Strategy for British Fashion
The British Fashion Council shifts to an incubator model, moving beyond promotion to foster industry growth. This new strategy was announced this week.
It positions BFC as a key supporter for fashion businesses.
RIT Introduces Mending Class to Counter Fast Fashion Waste
Rochester Institute of Technology offers a class on thrifting and mending clothes to push back against fast fashion's waste. Americans discard 17 million tons of textiles yearly, mostly to landfills.
Professor Mandell uses crafts like sewing as activism.
New York Laws Reshape AI and Digital Doubles in Fashion Advertising
New York's AI Transparency in Advertising law prevents indefinite use of models' digital doubles without clear terms. Brands must specify usage in contracts.
This impacts fashion and beauty industries relying on AI.
Singapore Fashion Council ramps up Global Expansion for Local Brands
The council's Global Fashion Programme supports brands with trade shows and pop-ups in Jakarta, Seoul, Melbourne, and Tokyo. It addresses visibility gaps and boosts international presence.
Focus includes sustainability amid regional recycling challenges.
M&S Builds on Australia Wholesale Success with US Nordstrom Deal
Following lingerie partnership with David Jones in Australia, now expanding to menswear, M&S enters US via Nordstrom. Over 51,000 US customers shop M&S online annually.
Mark Lemming emphasizes global customer reach.
Fast Fashion Market Projected for Steady CAGR Growth Through 2030s
Despite scrutiny, fast fashion's global market grows at a notable CAGR, valued in hundreds of billions. Fragmentation into new digital formats sustains demand.
It dominates global clothing purchases.
RIT Expands Activism Courses with Fall Thrifting and Mending Class
New fall course at RIT led by Professor Mandell builds on sewing as activism studies since 2016. Targets fast fashion's disposable culture.
Promotes repair over replacement.
Singapore Fashion Ecosystem Focuses on Tech, Sustainability, and Global Push
Initiatives span innovation like NÅ«l, international markets via GFP, and sustainable practices amid consumer demand. Calls for media support to enhance global credibility.
Pivotal phase for industry impact.