Milan Fashion Week Men's runs from 15 to 19 January, with an exclusively online and severely reduced calendar. Deprived of the majority of its stars, the event has bet on young talent and is introducing 10 new labels. 

"Regencycore," referring to Regency era-influenced style, popularized by the Netflix series "Bridgerton", has women buzzing about corsets since the historic drama went online on December 25.

​H&M Group has announced that its Head of Media Relations Andreas Eriksson, is to take on the role of Communications Director across the group succeeding Kristina Stenvinkel. 

PayPal Holding Inc has become the first foreign operator with 100% control of a payment platform in China, according to Chinese government data.

Eyewear manufacturer Safilo’s flagship brand Carrera Eyewear has teamed up with Dayal Opticals to announce its first Cyclothon in New Delhi, to promote fitness and the brand’s association with healthy living.

Trade show organiser Messe Frankfurt India will hold an offline-online hybrid edition of Techtextil India from September 1 to 3, 2021 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. 

​Leading fashion designer Manish Malhotra has launched a virtual store and claims it to be India's first-ever virtual store from an Indian design house. 

Google has closed its deal to buy fitness tracking company Fitbit, the companies said on Thursday, even as the U.S. Justice Department said it was continuing its probe of the $2.1 billion transaction.

Pitti Connect took a novel turn with Herno CEO Claudio Marenzi presenting the brand’s latest sustainable ideas with Globe, before linking to Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti, who has launched eco-retail concept Pea Green.

Uniqlo's Japanese owner on Thursday said operating profits were higher than pre-pandemic levels in its Q1, boosted by China's resurgence and strong demand for stay-at-home clothes like jogging pants and loungewear.

Following significant disruption in the 2021 financial year, due to the coronavirus pandemic and a challenging road to recovery, India’s textile sector expects to reach stability in the 2022 financial year. 

Digital payments and e-commerce business Paytm could turn profitable in 2021, as the pandemic continues to drive online growth and the uptake of digital payments in India. 

Luxury footwear brand Dhami London is expanding its size and product range, and recently launched in a number of stores in the Middle East, with further international retail points planned.

​Online apparel retailer Bewakoof is looking to raise funds of around Rs 100 crore ($13.6 million) to expand its presence and diversify its product portfolio.

​Luxury fashion renting portal Rent n Flaunt has launched a new subscription-based plan to make high-end brands available to customers at affordable prices.

Alibaba Group's Cainiao launched a container booking service for air and sea freight on Thursday, saying the move was in response to a global shortage of shipping containers that had pushed cargo costs to record highs.