WWD sat down with the chief executive officer of Balich Wonder Studio to discuss his dream of working with Ralph Lauren and if he’ll be returning to the soccer pitch in 2030.
Net sales grew 8.5 percent at constant exchange rates, with the group defending its choice to maintain jobs, despite costs, as it expects effervescent growth across price segments for the second half of 2026.
A pool of Italian investors with industrial backgrounds led by veteran fashion executive Paolo Corinaldesi has leased the retailer’s operations and is to finalize an acquisition later this year.
Seán McGirr’s London debut at McQueen and Christopher Kane’s first collection for Mulberry, joining the likes of Burberry, Erdem and Simone Rocha, underpin the BFC's ambition to bolster British creativity and growth.
Burberry’s retail revenue grew 5 percent in the first quarter, compared with minus 1 percent last year, and now the market wants to see the brand shift into high gear.
After building a following through a community-focused store, coffee and cultural space, the NYC-based brand is expanding into new categories and markets.