A recent UK-wide survey shows that 82% of consumers find clothing care labels and their symbols useful when caring for garments, underlining the growing importance of clear care instructions amidst increasing awareness around sustainable fashion and garment longevity. This represents a notable increase from 78% in 2022, signaling stronger consumer reliance on care information to extend the […]

The UK fashion and textile industry, a £62 billion powerhouse supporting 1.3 million jobs, is poised for a compliance transformation with the launch of Fashtrax, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to help companies navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Developed by Manchester Fashion Institute and backed by key industry bodies, Fashtrax promises to streamline adherence to […]

London-based Peruvian fashion designer Genaro Rivas has been named the overall winner of Visa’s ‘Recycle the Runway’ competition, an initiative championing the next generation of circular fashion talent in the UK. The accolade comes with a share of a £20,000 prize fund and ongoing mentorship from industry leaders, recognizing Rivas’s innovative approach to circularity, ethical […]

The 2025 wave of U.S. tariffs on apparel, footwear, and home textiles is profoundly impacting fashion retailers, manufacturers, and consumers. With tariff rates soaring as high as 54% on key sourcing countries, brands face steep cost increases, forcing widespread price hikes and supply chain disruptions. Smaller manufacturers face existential threats, while consumers brace for significantly […]

London-based Peruvian fashion designer Genaro Rivas has been named the UK’s rising star in circular fashion after winning Visa’s prestigious ‘Recycle the Runway’ competition. This accolade, part of Visa’s Young Creators series, celebrates emerging talent committed to sustainable and circular fashion practices. Rivas’s innovative blend of Peru’s rich textile heritage with contemporary London design, alongside […]

The UK fashion industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward circularity, driven by unprecedented collaboration across the entire value chain. A landmark 2025 report from the Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN) reveals that collective action among brands, manufacturers, recyclers, and innovators is crucial to building a sustainable, circular fashion ecosystem in the UK by 2032. […]

The new 1,200 sq ft store on Chiswick High Road is the fourth Crew Clothing location in the capital and showcases the brand’s signature coastal-inspired style. The store features the Spring/Summer 2025 collections, bringing the charm of the British coastline to the heart of London. This latest opening follows Crew Clothing’s announcement last month of […]

Luxury fashion house Burberry has announced plans to cut approximately 1,700 jobs globally, as part of a bold turnaround strategy to save £100 million annually by 2027. The move comes in the wake of a financial downturn that saw the iconic British brand slide into a £3 million loss for the year ending March 29, […]

Tim Davie, the Director General of the BBC, has revealed that the corporation is facing increasing pressure from various regions of the UK demanding more investment. Speaking at the Creative Cities Convention (CCC) in Bradford, Davie acknowledged that the BBC has been “pushing money out of London like it’s going out of fashion,” but the […]

The Face Magazine, a pioneering force in British media, is being honored with an unprecedented retrospective at the National Portrait Gallery in London. This exhibition delves into the magazine’s transformative role in shaping visual aesthetics and representing youth culture during the 1980s and 1990s. Known for its bold approach to fashion, music, and underground culture, […]