The fashion industry is no longer facing a single disruption – it is navigating two at once. On one side, the traditional multibrand retail model is unravelling under financial pressure. On the other, artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are emerging as a new gateway between brands and consumers. Together, these forces are not…
Shares in ASOS jumped sharply after the British online fashion retailer reported a strong rebound in profitability, with womenswear emerging as a key engine of growth in its turnaround strategy. According to a recent Reuters report, ASOS posted a roughly 50% increase in first-half profit, sending its shares up more than 14% in early trading…
SAFW’s decision to pause live runway shows was not simply a step back – it was a deliberate shift toward building a more impactful, future-facing model. Rather than retreating from fashion weeks entirely, the organisation used this moment to fundamentally rethink how best to support the creative fashion design industry while contributing more meaningfully to…
A new partnership unveiled at NVIDIA GTC 2026 brings generative AI and physics simulation to luxury retail – but the challenge of cracking fit in fashion has a long and complicated history. At NVIDIA GTC 2026, NVIDIA announced a partnership with CATCHES and luxury label AMIRI aimed at addressing one of fashion e-commerce’s most persistent…
Pepkor, Africa’s largest clothing retailer, is quietly preparing for one of the most significant strategic shifts in its history: a move into banking. The group – best known for brands like PEP and Ackermans, as well as its recent acquisitions from Retailability, including Swagga, Legit, and Boardmans, alongside a growing portfolio of new in-house store…
A new report from Bloomberg reveals that rising oil prices triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could soon make clothing more expensive worldwide. Chinese apparel manufacturers – the backbone of the global fashion supply chain – are already facing rising costs as oil prices surge. The reason is simple: modern fashion runs on…
When Roy Bagattini steps down from his role as chief executive of Woolworths Holdings Limited in September 2026, he will leave behind a company that looks markedly different from the one he inherited six years ago. His tenure has been defined by restructuring, divestments and a renewed focus on operational discipline. Yet one strategic question…
The Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer speaks with FashionHauz about storytelling, fashion in film, and the evolving landscape of African cinema. For over a decade, Juliet Ibrahim has stood at the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and influence. Known for her award-winning performances in African cinema and her growing impact as a producer, author, and advocate,…
A New Chapter for Chanel The Autumn/Winter 2026 runway presentation from Chanel marked one of the most closely watched moments of Paris Fashion Week. At the center of attention was Matthieu Blazy, the designer tasked with steering the historic house into its next creative phase. Known for his craftsmanship-driven approach and intellectual sensibility, Blazy’s interpretation…
As global e-commerce surges past $6 trillion and South African online retail hits record growth, Pick n Pay has made its boldest digital move yet – and left its biggest competitor with a gap it hasn’t filled. E-commerce is no longer a growth story – it is the story. Global online retail is on track…
