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COS returns to New York Fashion Week with elegant AW25 collection
The runway unfolded inside the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse along Brooklyn’s waterfront, where a raw, industrial setting was transformed into a spectacle of modernist elegance. Reimagined in pristine white, the cavernous space became an architectural stage for the collection to come to life. As models entered with poise, suspended light boxes shifted from a soft, warm glow to a crisp, illuminating white, amplifying the quiet confidence and effortless ease of 47 distinctive looks – each one refined, yet powerful.
COS returned to New York Fashion Week with its AW25 collection, showcasing 47 refined looks in a strikingly reimagined Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse.
The palette of inky darks with neutral accents highlighted contrasts of matte and sheen, structured tailoring and fluid draping.
Heritage checks, sheer layers, and versatile pieces reflected the brand’s timeless, elegant yet modern ethos.
In striking juxtaposition to the set, the collection anchors itself in a sophisticated palette of rich, inky darks – black, steel grey and deep navy – complemented by neutral accents. Creative expressions emerge as iconic house codes are retold through fine materials, texture and finish: pony-effect surfaces, supple leather and shearling are offset by a balance of matte versus sheen, adding visual depth. On the runway, sheer injections introduced moments of delicate transparency, revealing the body in motion, while dynamic, heritage-inspired checks were spotlighted on ready-to-wear pieces, accessories and footwear, forming statement head-to-toe looks.
Embodying the brand’s core principles of timelessness, craftsmanship and uncompromising quality, the collection seamlessly blends structure with fluidity. Womenswear explores cocooning volumes through enveloping scarves, high-neck shapes and sculptural draping. Cinched waists, feminine cuts and open necklines draw references from the 1950s New Look silhouette, while day-to-night versatility is reimagined through signature pieces – notably a softly sculpted silk dress that redefines modern elegance through multiple styling opportunities. Bags and accessories echoed the garments in fabrication and finish, with sleek leather loafers and sock boots completing seamless, contemporary silhouettes.
In menswear, functional yet inventive tailoring balances utility with innovation. Oversized proportions and sharp shoulders refresh classic cuts, while tonal layering in complementing fabrications modernise the concept of set dressing. Sartorial-inspired details – buttoned epaulette shoulders, functional pocket details and coordinating trousers – infuse looks with contemporary ease. Textural richness, presented through basketweave knits and chenille surfaces, introduce further warmth and tactility. Footwear grounded the looks with timeless leather boots and trainers in tonal colourways – classic designs with a modern twist.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Published
November 12, 2025
British luxury shoes and bags label Malone Souliers has a new CEO with Andrew Wright, who joins with a powerful track record, taking the helm.
Wright has spent eight years at another luxury British brand also specialising in footwear and bags — the globally known Manolo Blahnik.
While there he held the executive posts of global chief commercial officer and most recently, president of the Americas. Understandably, his new company said he’ll “bring a wealth of business expertise, leadership and strategic insight to Malone Souliers”.
The time spent at Manolo Blahnik was just one aspect of his distinguished career with that career stretching back 30 years. He started at Ralph Lauren, where he spent over a decade developing international sales and product merchandising strategies.
After that he held roles including at Louis Vuitton as global merchandising & business development director and global retail learning director. In these roles he “made a lasting impact by shaping both product assortment and talent development strategies, driving operational excellence across all international markets”.
After Louis Vuitton, he was a retail excellence consultant to British footwear brand Nicholas Kirkwood.
But particularly important is his extensive knowledge of the US market, as well as his “proven dedication to brand building, and strong commercial acumen [that] make him the optimal appointment to guide Malone Souliers into its next phase of growth and innovation”.
The company is targeting growth in the key US market as well as internationally in general and will open a new office and showroom in New York this month.
Mary Alice Malone, founder and chief brand director, said: “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Andrew Wright as our new CEO . His exceptional leadership experience, global perspective, and deep industry knowledge will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence and strengthen our brand worldwide.”
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The company delivered another quarter of solid progress in profitability, and apparel gross margin improved for another consecutive quarter to reach 56.2 per cent, a 0.5 percentage point increase, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in retail. This reflects the relentless pursuit of faster and more flexible fashion execution, supported by a more precise and integrated supply model, resulting in a 1.9 percentage point decrease in the share of aged inventory in sales.
Lojas Renner’s Q3 FY25 retail sales rose 4.2 per cent (4.7 per cent in apparel), with apparel margins improving to 56.2 per cent.
Net income grew 9 per cent to R$279 million (~$53 million), and free cash flow reached R$473 million (~$89.9 million).
Despite weather-related sales impacts, profitability and efficiency improved. Digital sales accounted for 17 per cent.
“Our performance throughout the year demonstrates that the initiatives we’ve implemented to evolve our business model are contributing to our results. While third quarter results reflect the challenges of a distinct climate dynamic compared to 2024, this does not alter our trajectory,” said Fabio Faccio, CEO.
“Autumn temperatures boosted second quarter sales this year, however, this limited the availability of winter items in the third quarter. We thoroughly assessed the risk/return outlook for the upcoming months and opted not to place additional orders which, when combined with our considerable exposure to colder regions, had a temporary impact of approximately 2 to 3 percentage points on our sales. We established a process that incorporates more frequent monitoring and decision checkpoints, minimising the risk of future missed opportunities,” explained Faccio.
Lower sales volumes and the previously scheduled timing of certain operational initiatives resulted in a temporary increase in expenses above sales growth this quarter. However, this does not alter the structural trajectory of annual operational leverage the company initiated in 2024. With the intensive cycle of structural investments in CAPEX and OPEX complete, it is now positioned to drive sales growth with consistent expense dilution. This reinforces the expectation of consistent expense dilution, both due to previous investments—which support a higher level of sales growth—and through cost reduction opportunities, driven by a targeted effort it has already initiated.
Net income increased by 9 per cent to R$279 million (~$53 million), a 16 per cent increase. The trailing twelve-month ROIC reached 14.4 per cent, a 1.7 percentage point improvement, alongside free cash flow generation of R$473 million (~$89.9 million) – the highest in the fashion industry in Brazil.
The digital channel now represents 17 per cent of total sales, driven by the prior years’ investments which will enable continued growth within this channel without compromising the company’s profitability. The integration of online and bricks and mortar operations at Sao Paulo DC resulted in an 8 percentage point increase in share of new inventory within e-commerce sales year-to-date.
“We opened 18 stores year to date advancing toward our goal of 30–37 openings by year-end, with a focus on expanding into new markets. Our new store formats continue to deliver above average performance, positioning us well to scale sustainably across different market environments. We’ve completed 16 store renovations so far this year, with two more scheduled for completion. These renovations and new store openings, together with continued improvements in our digital and omni-channel journey and strengthened fashion execution, have enabled us to expand our active customer base and improve our NPS,” Faccio added.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)
Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH, a globally recognized leader in in- dustrial sewing, headquartered in Emmerich am Rhein, today announced the acquisition of the automation division of the long-established Konrad Busche GmbH & Co. KG. This strategic move strengthens Brother’s capabilities in industrial automation and further positions the company as a comprehensive partner for the manufacturing industry.
Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH has acquired the automation division of Konrad Busche GmbH & Co KG, enhancing its industrial automation capabilities.
The move aligns with Brother’s CS B2027 strategy to expand beyond apparel into non-apparel sectors, particularly automotive, combining global reach with Busche’s automation expertise.
Founded in 1950, Konrad Busche GmbH & Co. KG has long been recognized as a reliable and innovative provider of automation solutions, particularly for the automotive sector. By integrating Busche’s automation business, Brother combines its global experience in industrial manufacturing with Busche’s deep technological expertise in automation.
“This acquisition marks an important milestone in our strategic development,” said Jörg Haan, Managing Director of Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH. “The combination of Brother’s global presence and Busche’s proven expertise in automation creates significant added value for our customers worldwide.”
Under Brother’s ownership, Busche’s existing technologies and extensive know-how—especially in the automotive sector—will have optimal conditions to continue growing and to jointly set new standards in automation and sewing technology.
This acquisition represents a successful synergy between two trusted companies, which will now collaboratively develop tailored solutions for the manufacturing of tomorrow.
Strategic Background
As part of its mid-term strategy CS B2027 (fiscal years 2025–2027), the Brother Group aims to strengthen profitability and increase long-term corporate value by accelerating the transformation of its business portfolio. In the industrial sewing seg- ment, the Group is particularly focused on expanding the non-apparel sector as a core strategic pillar to generate stable profits and cash flow, with a specific emphasis on automotive applications such as airbags.
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