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Can a Foot Locker veteran help fix Converse? Kristin Bauer joins Nike Inc. as COO

As Nike Inc. prepares to release its first quarter fiscal 2027 financial results, a new change on the company’s executive board has been announced. Kristin Bauer was appointed as chief operations officer at Converse. First reported by Bloomberg, Bauer’s hiring was announced through an internal memo signed by Converse CEO Aaron Cain. Bauer will...

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Glamourati, Kidult, Scandi-cool: Exploring the many faces of maximalism

This time, it is here to stay. Far from being a mere fleeting extravagance, maximalism is poised to become a core trend. Its expression is multifaceted and its purpose is rooted in our deep-seated need for personal expression. Designer Harris Reed explained this intimate approach in a 2025 column for The New York Times: “Maximalism as I see it...

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Shein business model: Into fashion's top 15 at a 70 percent discount

Shein will become the fourteenth most valuable listed fashion company in the FashionUnited Top 100 index when it starts trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, 2026, at a market capitalisation of up to 26.80 billion dollars. That places the Singapore-headquartered, China-founded retailer directly below Sweden's H&M and above US...

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In Pictures: AW27/28 trends through the lens of Christine Boland

During the last trade shows (SS27), it was clear that some colours have secured their place. “Aubergine, for example, or yellow, which took a long time to catch on,” says Christine Boland in a video call with FashionUnited. Looking ahead to autumn/winter 2027/28, new colour movements are emerging. Retro shades like mustard and chartreuse will...