Latest Fashion News
Samsung Fashion Research Institute Releases Top 10 Issues for Korea's Fashion in 2025
The institute identifies 'BACKFILLED' as the keyword for 2025, covering themes like tough seasons, overseas brand influx, and climate readiness. It projects 2.4% market growth for 2025-2026. Key trends include lightweight padding demand up 46% and multi-styling items.
Luxury Fashion Growth Cooling Off Amid Industry Shifts
Luxury brands face slowdown with slower fashion cycles, emphasis on quality, sustainability, and digital fatigue. Strategies include tighter inventory and selective distribution. Future favors depth over scale for emerging designers.
Prada Group Acquires Versace in Landmark Deal
Prada completed acquisition of Versace in December 2025, returning the Italian house to Italian ownership. This marks a significant consolidation in luxury fashion.
Multiple Fashion Companies Go Out of Business in 2025
Brands like Forever 21, Claire’s, Y/Project, and Parade shuttered amid competition from Shein/Temu and economic pressures. More closures expected in 2026, especially mid-tier brands.
Jonathan Anderson Takes Over Dior, Blazy Reboots Chanel
2025 saw major shifts with Jonathan Anderson's Dior takeover and Matthieu Blazy's bold Chanel reboot, introducing personal and innovative trends.
Sustainable Fashion Sees Toolbox Consolidation in 2025
Industry addressed 'toolbox paradox' through operational collaboration, shared infrastructure, despite policy reversals and climate events forcing short-term focus. Predictions for measurable progress proved accurate.
Kim Kardashian's Skims Sparks 'Ozempic Santa' Controversy
Skims dressed a slimmed-down Santa in shapewear, fueling debates on thinness trends and outrage over the campaign's imagery.
Rains 'Icons' Campaign Features Only Hands, Spotlights Product
Rains innovated ads by showing only hands with gear, breaking from celebrity reruns and emphasizing product focus.
Brown Emerges as Key Versatile Color in Korean Fashion
Brown gained popularity for office-casual versatility, tone-on-tone styling, and accent compatibility amid minimalist trends.
Demand for Multi-Styling Items Rises with Versatility Focus
Consumers favor reversible, layering designs like anggae and JAAH for multiple uses aligning with quiet luxury.
Overseas Brands Flood Korean Market as Trend Testbed
Korea attracts influx of global brands via partnerships, evolving from passive to active Asian trend influencer.
NFL Collaborates with Fear of God for Game-Day Fashion
NFL partners with Fear of God, elevating player street styles through fashion editor connections.