Fashion
US brand NikeSKIMS unveils Drop 2 with new styles & accessories
Spanning seven collections; 65 silhouettes; and new accessories such as socks, waist packs and training gloves, the launch builds on NikeSKIMS’ debut drop with new materials, seasonal colorways and styling versatility. The NikeSKIMS system of dress continues to evolve, empowering women to create looks that reflect both their movement needs and personal style, all without compromise.
NikeSKIMS Drop 2 debuts for the new season, expanding its performance-meets-style system with 65 silhouettes and accessories.
The collection introduces new Woven Nylon layers and seasonal colourways across Shine, Matte and Airy ranges.
Its holiday campaign features top speed skaters, celebrating women’s strength, movement and modern femininity.
Core NikeSKIMS material collections — Shine, Matte and Airy — return with new silhouettes and colorways. Shine introduces bold, high-contrast panels in the new Shine Colorblock capsule; Matte continues to offer compression and smoothing with Nike Dri-FIT technology; and Airy delivers breathable, mesh-inspired pieces in both fitted and oversize styles for effortless layering.
Timed for colder weather, the new drop also introduces Woven Nylon: a new category of relaxed third layers, led by the Wrap Coat, that are designed for softness, function and movement. Returning favorites like Weightless Layers, Matte Tricot and Vintage Seamless continue to sculpt and flatter. For the first time, NikeSKIMS expands into accessories and socks, completing the head-to-toe wardrobe system.
The newest designs come to life in a holiday campaign that celebrates women as a collective, spotlighting world-class speed skaters Maame Biney, Kamryn Lute, Kristen Santos-Griswold and Courtney Sarault on a NikeSKIMS branded rink. Featured for their power, precision and grace, these athletes embody the strength of femininity and the edge of sport.
“I want to feel deeply connected to my body and its abilities. I love feeling each burning muscle and every strained breath when I skate — it’s a representation of my effort, determination and resilience,” says Kamryn, who competes at the World Championship level. “Coming into and embracing your own strength, physically and mentally, as a woman is one of the most powerful representations of modern femininity I can think of.”
Captured in striking still photography by Daniel Shea and motion by Madison McKamey, the campaign celebrates movement in all forms, highlighting speed skating and channeling the energy of Milan this winter. Further, a lookbook shot by Hugh Wilson showcases the NikeSKIMS system of dress — a distinct new aesthetic where sport and style are inseparable.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Total apparel shipments fell by 2.66 per cent year on year to $425.44 million in January 2026, compared with $437.07 million in the corresponding month of 2025. The performance underscored uneven global demand conditions that continue to influence sourcing patterns and order flows for Sri Lankan manufacturers.
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports declined 2.66 per cent YoY to $425.44 million in January 2026 amid weak global demand.
Shipments to the US and EU softened, while the UK remained stable with slight growth.
Other markets saw sharper contraction.
JAFF highlighted DCTS benefits and tariff changes while suggesting diversification and efficiency to sustain competitiveness.
Exports to the United States, the country’s largest market, decreased by 2.73 per cent to $165.11 million, while shipments to the European Union excluding the United Kingdom, declined by 1.93 per cent to $126.99 million. In contrast, exports to the UK remained broadly stable, rising marginally by 0.23 per cent to $61.71 million. Apparel shipments to other markets dropped more sharply by 6.07 per cent to $71.63 million.
JAAF noted that the UK’s steady performance offers a constructive signal for the sector, particularly as the revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective January 1, 2026, is expected to enhance sourcing flexibility and strengthen Sri Lanka’s competitive position in the British market.
The industry body also highlighted the introduction of a uniform 10 per cent temporary tariff in the US market as a relatively supportive development, reducing the impact of previously higher country-specific rates and providing greater short-term pricing predictability for exporters.
Commenting on the January outcome, JAAF said the moderate decline reflects ongoing volatility in global demand. The association emphasised that the industry remains committed to reinforcing resilience through market diversification, product innovation and operational efficiency, while collaborating with stakeholders to sustain Sri Lanka’s standing as a reliable apparel sourcing destination.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
Profitability remained robust despite a more challenging trading backdrop. Group EBIT stood at €913.4 million, broadly stable year on year (YoY), translating into a 29.2 per cent margin versus 29.5 per cent in FY24. Net profit reached €626.7 million compared with €639.6 million a year earlier, reflecting higher net financial expenses, while maintaining a 20 per cent margin.
Moncler has reported revenues of €3.13 billion (~$3.69 billion) in FY25, up 3 per cent at constant exchange rates, with net profit of €626.7 million (~$739.5 million).
Asia led regional growth, while DTC channels strengthened across brands.
Q4 revenues rose 7 per cent, driven by robust Moncler and Stone Island performance, as the group prepares for continued investment and leadership transition.
Regionally, the group recorded strong momentum in Asia, where revenues rose 7 per cent at constant exchange rates to €1.42 billion, supported by demand in China and Korea and a recovery in tourist flows. The Americas increased 5 per cent to €391.1 million, whereas Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) declined 3 per cent amid subdued tourism-related traffic, Moncler said in a press release.
Channel performance highlighted the continued shift towards direct engagement. Moncler’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenues rose 4 per cent to €2.36 billion, accounting for nearly 87 per cent of brand sales, while wholesale declined 4 per cent as the group continued to enhance distribution quality. Stone Island’s DTC channel expanded 11 per cent to €226.4 million, whereas wholesale decreased 4 per cent.
The group’s financial position strengthened further, with net cash reaching €1.46 billion at year-end after dividend payments of €353.2 million. The board proposed a dividend of €1.4 per share and approved the consolidated sustainability statement.
Remo Ruffini, chairman and CEO of Moncler, said: “Moncler and its board of directors wish to express their most sincere thanks to Gabriele Galateri di Genola for his dedication and the highly valuable contribution he has made throughout his more than ten-year term of office. His significant experience, the vision developed over many years in senior leadership positions at leading industrial and financial organisations, as well as his constant commitment to good governance, have represented a key point of reference for our work. With gratitude, we extend our best wishes to Gabriele Galateri di Genola for the future.”
In the fourth quarter (Q4), the group delivered accelerated momentum, with revenues rising 7 per cent at constant exchange rates to €1.29 billion (~$1.52 billion). Moncler brand revenues reached €1.17 billion, up 6 per cent, while Stone Island posted €123.1 million, surging 16 per cent with double-digit growth across all regions.
Moncler’s DTC channel advanced 7 per cent despite a demanding comparable base in the quarter, supported by Asia and the Americas, while wholesale returned to growth, rising 2 per cent. Stone Island recorded broad-based acceleration, with DTC revenues increasing 16 per cent and wholesale climbing 17 per cent, partly reflecting delivery timing shifts from the previous quarter.
Looking ahead, the group emphasised continued investment in brand development and organisational strengthening, including the appointment of Leo Rongone as group chief executive officer from April 2026, as it seeks to sustain long-term growth and value creation.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
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