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Shoptalk launches its inaugural luxury retail event in the UAE capital, welcoming global and regional thought-leaders, executives and visionaries to the stage from January 27-29 at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.

A platform historically known as a destination for visual inspiration, Pinterest has been building out its shopping and advertising features to make it easier for brands to tap the power of its ready-to-shop user base.

The H&M-owned brand is drawing customers in search of sophisticated design and those looking for value. Managing director Daniel Herrmann discusses in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 how it strikes its high-low balance.

Robin Swithinbank dials in from LVMH Watch Week in Milan with details on the difficulties at TAG Heuer, Hublot’s new life beyond football and the question of Zenith’s future in the group.

From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.

A deluge of inoffensive fashion is what happens when there is nothing left to copy, writes Eugene Rabkin.

At their best, the Milan men’s shows examined classic clothes as a means of offering comfort and connection across eras, generations and cultures, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, who died on Monday.