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This is Tuesday’s fashion news.
British Fashion Council CEO Unveils Growth Plan
The British Fashion Council (BFC) launched its new strategy, “BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth,” on Tuesday. The strategy establishes the organization’s position as an incubator for the fashion industry. Under the leadership of BFC CEO Laura Weir, the strategy “brings together funding, education, skills, space, collaboration and global reach into a connected system designed to enhance creative excellence, strengthen commercial resilience and drive long-term growth.” {British Fashion Council}
Nylonit starts againNylon Guys
Nylonit restartsNylon Guysthe brand’s men’s fashion and culture theme. Its upcoming release is slated to feature a “rising voice” as its cover star.Nylon Guyswas founded in 2004 and published for 11 years. The renewed title will be launched in three issues in 2026 and will appear in a selectionNylonsheets. Each issue will feature original editorial, fashion and beauty stories, as well as storytelling highlights from across music, art, entertainment and fashion.
American Exchange Group for Allbird Bird Supplies
American Exchange Group is acquiring all of Allbirds’ intellectual property and other assets and liabilities for an estimated transaction value of $39 million. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. “Over the past decade, Allbirds has evolved into a lifestyle footwear brand known for cutting-edge design, innovation and unparalleled comfort,” Allbirds CEO Joe Vernachio said in a statement. “This next chapter with AXNY builds on the foundation of work accomplished and positions the brand for success in the years to come.” {allbirds}
VMG Partners Invests in Vacation
VMG Partners has reportedly invested in Vacation, a sun care brand known for its mysterious packaging. VMG Partners previously invested in Kosas, K18 and Drunk Elephant. The exact size of the investment has not been reported, but it is understood to be a small stake. VMG Partners joins True Beauty Ventures and Silas Capital as investors. {WWD/paid}
Pitti Uomo Names Sunflower as Its Third Guest Designer
Sunflower, a menswear label based in Copenhagen,will have a runway show in Florence as a CPHFW Special Project at Pitti Immagine Uomo 110, which takes place from June 16-19. DSM Kei Ninomiya and Simone Rocha will also be guest designers at this year’s Pitti Uomo. “For us, this moment marks the launch of the next chapter for sunflower,” said sunflower founder Ulrik Pedersen in a statement. “The premise is the same, but the speech is sharper, more defined and more ambitious.”
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