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Louis Vuitton marks 130 years of its Monogram with heritage-led collections

As luxury brands continue to invest in recognisable visual codes, few symbols illustrate the power of branding as clearly as the Louis Vuitton Monogram. Created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton in tribute to his father, Louis Vuitton, the canvas marks its 130th anniversary in 2026. To coincide with the milestone, the French luxury house is launching a...

Retail

US retail industry outlook: Store closures persist into early 2026

Following a year marked by extensive store closures in 2025 – from the bankruptcy and eventual collapse of Joann Fabrics, to major network restructurings at Macy’s and Kohl’s – the US retail industry is likely anticipating some respite in the year. However, turbulence appears set to persist, at least through early 2026. Data from Business...

Fashion |OVERVIEW

FashionUnited's best feature stories of 2025

Every year, the FashionUnited editorial team strives to present compelling feature stories to you, our readers. Covering fashion, retail, business and people, 2025 has once again seen the publication of numerous outstanding articles. We have compiled some of our favourites for you, organised by category. Fashion Addictions to second-hand fashion...

Fashion |Opinion

2025: The year luxury lost its sheen?

If 2025 will be remembered for anything in fashion, it may be as the year luxury brands discovered that belief in the idea of luxury itself is not infinite. After more than a decade of uninterrupted growth, price inflation and relentless “newness,” the social contract between luxury houses and their customers began to fray. Factory and marketing...