Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news Free Fashion News - Fashion RSS XML Feeds - Fibre2fashion Textile, Fashion, Apparel and Retail Industry across the world - Fibre2fashion.com en-us Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT 3 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/us-a-k-a-brands-q2-net-loss-narrows-as-gross-margin-improves-312478-newsdetails.htm US’ a.k.a. Brands reported a sharp improvement in profitability in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, with net loss narrowing to $0.2 million and gross margin rising to 61.1 per cent. Growth was supported by broader distribution, stronger full-price selling and improving momentum across key markets, while the company expects FY26 net sales of $625–$635 million. Fashion 312478 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/-what-drove-us-ralph-lauren-s-better-than-expected-q1-fy27-results--312465-newsdetails.htm Ralph Lauren reported better than expected Q1 FY27 results, with revenue rising 14 per cent to $2.0 billion, supported by broad-based growth across regions and categories. Higher AUR, strong full price selling and lower promotions helped expand gross margin to 73.7 per cent, while Asia led regional growth at 24 per cent. The company also raised its full year FY27 outlook. Fashion 312465 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/what-drove-us-capri-holdings-q1-fy27-revenue-decline--312422-newsdetails.htm Capri Holdings has reported weaker Q1 FY27 results, with revenue declining 6 per cent YoY to $1.19 billion and net income falling to $59 million amid subdued luxury demand. Sales declined across Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo. The company lowered its FY27 outlook, citing inventory delays, weaker EMEA demand linked to the Middle East conflict and foreign exchange headwinds. Fashion 312422 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/italy-s-salvatore-ferragamo-returns-to-h1-profit-as-dtc-sales-drive-312370-newsdetails.htm Salvatore Ferragamo returned to profit in H1 2026 despite a 1.3 per cent revenue decline, as stronger DTC sales, improved margins and disciplined cost control boosted earnings. EBITDA rose to €90 million (~$97.8 million), while net profit reached €1.5 million (~$1.63 million). North America led regional growth, inventory declined, and continued online momentum helped offset weaker wholesale demand. Fashion 312370 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/germany-s-hugo-boss-q2-sales-fall-10-gross-margin-strengthens-312361-newsdetails.htm Hugo Boss AG reported a 10 per cent decline in Q2 2026 sales to €905 million (~$1.12 billion) amid ongoing strategic realignment and subdued demand, especially in EMEA. Despite lower revenues, gross margin improved by 200 basis points to 64.9 per cent, and operating expenses fell 4 per cent, supporting earnings quality. Net income dropped 29 per cent €33 million (~$40.25 million). Fashion 312361 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/us-trade-policies-top-challenge-for-fashion-firms-in-2026-study-312286-newsdetails.htm Though US fashion firms are operating in a highly uncertain environment, compared with 2025, companies are moving beyond short-term crisis response and increasingly adopting longer-term strategies focused on supply chain optimisation, compliance capabilities and operational resilience, a study found. ‘Protectionist US trade policies and related policy uncertainty’ was ranked the top challenge in 2026. Fashion 312286 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/authentic-brands-expands-guess-growth-across-north-america-312278-newsdetails.htm Authentic Brands Group has named new GUESS operating partners in the US and Canada across children's apparel, sleepwear, intimates, accessories, home, socks, slippers and children's footwear. The appointments are the next phase of Authentic's Guess strategy, centred on portfolio optimisation and category leadership. Retail teams have new category operators to track in North America. Fashion 312278 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/italy-s-brunello-cucinelli-s-h1-revenue-profit-rise-outlook-raised-312276-newsdetails.htm Brunello Cucinelli’s H1 2026 revenue rose 13.3 per cent at constant exchange rates, net profit grew 2 per cent and EBIT margin improved to 17.1 per cent. Retail outpaced wholesale, up 19.3 per cent, as organic expansion, new boutiques and higher client spend supported demand. The company raised its FY26 revenue growth forecast to 10-11 per cent and expects around 10 per cent growth in 2027. Fashion 312276 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/italy-s-prada-group-s-h1-revenue-rises-16-on-strong-retail-growth-312249-newsdetails.htm Prada Group reported H1 FY26 net revenues of €3.05 billion (~$3.75 billion), up 16 per cent YoY at constant currency, driven by strong retail and wholesale growth despite geopolitical uncertainty. Prada and Miu Miu remained resilient, while the Americas and Asia Pacific led regional gains. The group maintained solid profitability and continued investing in brands and retail. Fashion 312249 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/uk-s-bfc-unveils-fashion-britain-beyond-london-312236-newsdetails.htm BFC has unveiled Fashion Britain, a nationwide platform to widen fashion investment, participation and visibility beyond London for designers. The initiative links cities, retailers, designers, educators and cultural institutions to support local creative economies and talent pipelines. It launches in September in six UK cities, with ELLE UK joining the National Designer Panel Series. Fashion 312236 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT