German sportswear company Puma said on Thursday it remained concerned about the strain the coronavirus pandemic is putting on its supply chain, but reiterated its mid-term outlook remained positive.

​Relaxo Footwear Ltd, India's largest footwear manufacturer, has strengthened its presence in the state of Odisha with the launch of its new exclusive brand outlet in Paralakhemundi.

Australia, a country known for punching above its weight in sport, literature, cinema, media, wine and the pursuit of happiness, has tended to underperform when it comes to fashion. One major exception is Zimmermann. 

​Footwear major Bata India is planning to strengthen its online operations and expand its offline network in small towns to fuel its growth in the country over the next few years.

Vegan footwear brand Paio has stepped into men’s footwear with its new line ‘Paio Man’. Its maiden collection features six styles of shoes and launched on the brand’s e-commerce store.

​The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has expanded the product range for Khadi in India with the launch of babywear and handmade paper slippers.

Fast Retailing has cut its annual profit outlook as extra Covid restrictions in Japan and elsewhere dented footfall. But its nine-month and Q3 performances were broadly strong and Theory improved in the latest quarter.

Metro Brands Limited has appointed Nissan Joseph as its chief executive officer effective July 1, 2021. He will be responsible for the company’s retail, brand, and expansion.

On July 7, couturier Rahul Mishra presented ‘The Shape of Air’ at Paris Haute Couture Week with a fashion film featuring makeup looks by Asa. The collection played with proportion and glittering details. 

Paris couture is not just about dressing billionaires' wives. It’s also about experimentation, and fashionable irony, as seen in three collections Tuesday: Alexandre Vauthier, Viktor & Rolf and Ronald van der Kemp.

Liberty Shoes Ltd witnessed a significant rise in its net profit to Rs 7 crore ($1 million) for the fourth quarter ended March 2021, as against a net profit of Rs 2 crore it reported in the year-ago period.

A moment of restrained escapism at AMI, with founder designer Alexandre Mattiussi creating a collection for a world finally emerging from Covid tentatively. Nothing tentative, however, about the brand's explosive growth.

H&M Group is on the recovery trail with Q2 profit that was better than expected and Q3 having started well as its stores globally bounce back and online remains strong.

​Leading footwear manufacturer Relaxo Footwear has strengthened its retail presence with the launch of its exclusive-brand outlet in the city of Agra.

​Sports and footwear brand Campus Activewear plans to raise around Rs 2,000 crore ($269 million) through a public offer expected to be floated next year on a valuation of Rs 10,000 crore.

There is a great debate in fashion. Will women want elegance and sophistication when the pandemic eventually ends or will their biggest needs just be ease and comfort? Ian Griffiths of Max Mara, believes in the former.