A mainstay on the London Fashion Week schedule, Roksanda has struggled recently with tougher market conditions and had filed notice of intent to appoint administrators. Now, it has a new owner.

The German retailer is making the most of the volatile market, leaning into the US market and high-spending customers.

The British brand expects trading to remain a challenge in the first half of this year, after sales in key global markets fell in the final quarter of fiscal 2024.

Ahead of today’s Australian Fashion Week show, the Aussie up-and-comer explained his careful growth trajectory to date, and how he’s building out the Alix Higgins world.

The unexpected appointment follows a suite of luxury tie-ins at Canada Goose, as it tries to retain market share in the booming outerwear space.

Born on Instagram, Paloma Wool has since transcended the grid. Founder Paloma Lanna says she’s doing things her way.