British knitwear brand Loop Cashmere has launched a new equity crowdfunding campaign on retail investment platform Republic.
The five-year-old fashion company, founded by a team of “seasoned cashmere and fashion experts”, aims to raise a minimum of £300,000 (of which £225,000 has been committed to date, it said) to support the “next phase of its growth journey”.
Since inception, Loop said it has attracted the backing of institutional investors, including Finance Yorkshire/Anticus Partners, as well as private supporters, enabling the business “to evolve into a successful omnichannel model”.
Current stockists include Harvey Nichols and Wolf & Badger.
The current campaign is expected to run for around three weeks, although as CEO Aude Villebrun and founder Richard Levin noted: “The pace of investment will ultimately dictate the timeline”.
Claiming more than 2,900 customers, 94% five-star reviews on Trustpilot, and year-on-year growth, they added: “We believe our model is resilient, relevant, and ready for the future.”
Levin said: “We’ve always been focused on building community… Allowing our customers to become investors felt like a natural extension of that.”
Backed by “double-digit year-on-year revenue growth, international demand, and outstandingcustomer retention”, Loop said it is carving out its niche as a next-generation British brand. Its ambition is to “redefine what knitwear can be: modern, versatile, uplifting, and made to last”.
Villebrun added: “If we surpass our minimum target we’ll be able to restock our most in-demand pieces, which sell out quickly. It will also allow us to grow our team and expand internationally—an exciting next step for Loop.”
The Doha Fashion Show has been rescheduled to March because of regional security concerns, organisers said on Friday after Qatar announced precautionary measures at the US-run Al Udeid Air Base amid rising tensions.
The Doha Fashion Show has been postponed
Organisers said the decision to delay the show was taken “out of an abundance of caution” to prioritise the safety of designers, talent, partners, media, and guests, while ensuring a high-quality experience. The show was supposed to take place from January 19 to January 21.
Qatar said on Wednesday that precautionary measures had been taken at Al Udeid, including the departure of some personnel, because of rising regional tensions, according to its International Media Office. The office said the steps were part of broader efforts to safeguard the security of citizens and residents and protect critical infrastructure and military facilities. The security warning at Al Udeid was lowered one day later, three sources briefed on the situation told Reuters on Thursday.
The Doha Fashion Show is a biannual fashion event launched to position Qatar as a regional hub for luxury, fashion, and creative industries. It typically features runway shows, designer presentations and industry networking, with a focus on emerging talent.
The show is part of Qatar’s broader effort to diversify its economy and expand its cultural and lifestyle sectors, alongside investments in tourism, sports and the arts.
Adolfo Domínguez continues to progress on its path to profitability: in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, spanning September to November, it reduced its losses by 18.6%. By comparison, at the end of the first nine months of the 2024/2025 financial year it posted losses of €1.65 million, whereas at the end of the same period in the current financial year the figure stood at a net loss of €1.34 million.
Adolfo Domínguez grew sales by 2.5% in the third quarter – Adolfo Domínguez
This is, the company emphasised, the best for this period since the 2013 financial year in terms of its net result. And what about turnover? Adolfo Domínguez’s sales in the first nine months of the financial year reached €93.3 million, 2.5% more than a year earlier. Comparable sales, meanwhile, rose 4.2% year on year, while gross profit increased by 6.4% to €56.6 million.
Operating profit (EBIT) totalled €0.8 million, an improvement of €1.3 million on the previous year. EBITDA came to €12.4 million, up 24.9% year on year.
Adolfo Domínguez’s corporate finance director, Rubén Martín, highlighted the company’s efforts to “maximise the profitability of sales and the commercial network, with a notable improvement in margin, in operating profit and greater profitability of the network in Spain, a market that continues to consolidate despite the sector’s downward trend.”
The brand’s network comprises 372 points of sale in 53 countries. Notable in the third quarter were sales increases of 89% in the Middle East and 13.5% in Latin America. “In countries such as Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, and Paraguay, revenue growth is above 26% thanks to its connection with the market and selection of commercial partners,” the company said. In the Mexican market, where it operates 142 points of sale, sales rose by 6.1% in the period. And what about Europe? Standouts included France (21.7%), Portugal (6.7%) and the UK (4.8%). By channel, online sales in the first nine months of the financial year increased by 8.5% compared with the same period of the previous year.
Zimmermann continues to gain ground in the Mexican market with the opening of its second single-brand boutique in the country, this time in Quintana Roo in Cancún. The opening underscores the brand’s commitment to high-profile tourist destinations.
Zimmermann boutique in Cancún – Web Zimmermann
The Australian label’s boutique is already open at the La Isla Cancún shopping centre, a deliberate choice given that the complex hosts international luxury brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Bottega Veneta, among others.
The Cancún boutique joins the Los Cabos location, situated in Anima Village, which also opened in late 2025 and marked the brand’s official entry into Latin America, as reported by FashionNetwork.com.
Departing from the norm, Zimmermann chose cities outside the capital for its entry into Mexico. The decision aligns with the brand’s DNA, centred on printed dresses and sophisticated beachwear, which finds a natural fit in Cancún and Los Cabos.
Both destinations are established tourist hubs, attracting large numbers of international visitors and generating significant economic activity, albeit with distinct profiles on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts.
Zimmermann is also available in Mexico through El Palacio de Hierro, further extending its reach in the market.
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