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H&M India unveils official Lollapalooza India 2026 collection
The collection features distinct women’s and men’s capsules designed for movement, comfort and self-expression.
H&M India has launched its official Lollapalooza India 2026 merchandise collection, marking its second year as festival sponsor.
The limited-edition drop features bold graphics, vibrant colours and relaxed silhouettes.
With separate women’s and men’s capsules, the range includes graphic tees, caps and tote bags designed for comfort, movement and self-expression from day to night performances.
“Lollapalooza India is a strong cultural moment, and a natural space for H&M to connect with a younger generation. Fashion today is about self-expression and confidence, and through this collaboration we reinforce our commitment to creating accessible, culturally relevant fashion that empowers individuality,” said Helena Kuylenstierna, Director, H&M India.
The range features graphic merchandise tees for both women and men, along with festival essentials such as caps and tote bags. Each piece is designed to move seamlessly from day sets to night performances.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Published
January 16, 2026
British luxury streetwear brand Represent has a new country president to lead its North American ambitions. Jim Anfuso, described as a veteran of the footwear and streetwear industry with “pivotal experience” managing the high-profile Adidas Yeezy business, has joined Represent’s executive leadership team.
He’s tasked with accelerating Represent’s foothold in the US, “currently the brand’s fastest-growing market”. In his new role, Anfuso will oversee all countrywide operations, including retail expansion, wholesale partnerships, and the scaling of its performance line 247.
The role will also leverage Anfuso’s “deep experience in the footwear sector to refine Represent’s footwear strategy, a category the brand has identified as a key growth pillar”.
Represent noted the appointment “comes at a critical inflection point”, following the opening of the brand’s West Hollywood flagship and the “rapid adoption” of the 247 label.
As the brand “shifts from a cult British label to a global powerhouse”, it said Anfuso “brings a rare dual expertise in high-heat product strategy and operational infrastructure, a skillset honed during his tenure managing one of the most significant footwear partnerships in history”.
CEO Paul Spencer added: “As we enter our next phase of global expansion, the US market represents our most significant opportunity.
“Jim’s track record speaks for itself. From the minute we met… we knew he would be a great cultural fit with the wider leadership team and with [co-founder] George [Heaton] working side by side in our LA. office. Jim’s ability to navigate complex operational landscapes while maintaining brand integrity is exactly what Represent needs right now.”
George Heaton also said: “We have built Represent on ‘Relentless Effort’, and to crack the US market, we needed a leader who understands both the culture of streetwear and the mechanics of a billion-dollar operation. Jim shares our obsession with product and precision. This is a critical piece of the puzzle for the US business”
Anfuso said of his appointment: “Represent has achieved something rare: a hyper-loyal community that spans luxury, streetwear, and performance. My focus is now on operationalising that energy for the US market building the infrastructure, the team, and the strategy to take us from a ‘cult favourite’ to a dominant market leader.
“We are going to execute with the same level of precision and ambition that defined my previous work in this space.”
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The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund, developed with funding from both the New York State Department of State and Ralph Lauren Corporation (Ralph Lauren), will provide partially matching grants to designers and manufacturers based in New York City’s Garment District. The U.S. Fashion Manufacturing Fund, created with Ralph Lauren as founding partner, will support apparel manufacturers nationwide. Both programs aim to help companies to modernize equipment, expand services, and train workers – building the capacity and resilience of American fashion manufacturing.
CFDA has launched two new grant programmes with Ralph Lauren to strengthen American fashion manufacturing.
The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund will support New York City’s Garment District, while the US Fashion Manufacturing Fund will aid manufacturers nationwide, focusing on modernisation, workforce training, innovation and long-term industry resilience.
These programs build on the success of the CFDA’s Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI), launched in 2013 in affiliation with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Andrew Rosen, and with the long-term support of Ralph Lauren, among others. To date, Ralph Lauren has contributed $2 million as FMI’s Premier Underwriter, enabling grants to 54 factories and positively impacting more than 2,000 jobs.
“Strengthening American manufacturing to ensure designers have local partners has long been at the core of CFDA’s mission,” said Steven Kolb, CEO and President of the CFDA. “We are proud to extend our decade-plus work with Ralph Lauren Corporation and expand to a national level while also continuing our local NYC investments alongside our first-ever partnership with the New York State Department of State.”
Together, these new grant programs mark a landmark commitment: sustaining New York’s Garment District while bolstering U.S. manufacturing nationwide — ensuring that American fashion continues to lead globally through innovation, craftsmanship and community.
“Our expanded partnership with the CFDA reflects Ralph Lauren’s enduring commitment to advancing innovation and supporting American fashion,” said Katie Ioanilli, Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation. “This is not only an investment in our industry — it’s an investment in a vital part of American culture that we share with the world.”
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