London-based skateboard label Palace has revealed an unexpected collaboration with Polo Ralph Lauren, the big reveal coming via giant billboards in Tokyo.

While House of Fraser seems to have been successful so far in saving some of its landmark stores such as London's Oxford Street and Frasers in Glasgow, it's been unsuccessful with its Manchester flagship.

Rent the Runway has partnered with WeWork to set up clothing drop-off boxes at 15 of the shared workspace company's locations across the US. 

In an effort to support the fight against gun violence, Proenza Schouler has released an exclusive t-shirt, and will donate all net sales proceeds to non-profit company Everytown for Gun Safety.

Wanda Ferragamo, the honorary president of the Florentine shoemaker founded by her husband Salvatore, has died at the age of 96. Wanda was left a widow 58 years ago when her husband passed away.

Marie Antoinette's dazzling diamonds and pearls, unseen in public for two centuries, went on show in London on Friday before going on sale next month in one of the most important royal jewellery auctions in history.

Independent luxury fashion house Casely-Hayford has opened its first flagship store on Chiltern Street, Marylebone and announced a shift away from launching traditional seasonal collections.

The cancellation of the Mayor of London-backed Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan has been followed up by a new strategy from the local authority that controls the area, Westminster City Council.

Xavier Rougeaux has returned to Smythson to become its new chief executive officer, and will work together with new creative director Luc Goidadin to take the 130-year old brand into its next stage of growth.

Hermès is doubling down on its efforts to conquer the Chinese market with the launch of a dedicated e-commerce site.

The Italian luxury label has appointed as design director of accessories, the former creative director of Stuart Weitzman, who also worked for Chloé, Burberry and Prada.

The group is getting comfortable with the talented Italian footwear designer, who has worked for Prada, Alaïa and Valentino, among others. 

Profits are still elusive for Tory Burch in Britain but the firm's sales are rising strongly as it expands its London store footprint.

​The Icon Outlet mall at the O2 in Greenwich has finally opened  with a ‘soft debut’ on Thursday for O2 Priority exclusive access and a full opening at the weekend.

The French luxury house has hired Catherine Lacaze from Tiffany & Co. to head up its watch and jewellery division, a role in which she succeeds Hamdi Chatti.