Women’s fashion brand Nobody’s Child and fashion accessories specialist TBCo have become the latest in a long line of collaborations in the lead up to the winter trading period.
The just-launched Nobody’s Child x TBCo limited-edition knitwear capsule blends the latter’s signature hoods and coordinating scarves with the former’s “romantic florals and feminine silhouettes”.
Result is a collection where “warm style meets whimsical detailing” on a “soft wool base” in a collaboration born “from a shared love of layering, colour, and responsible design”.
It features “playful embroidery”, inspired by vintage pieces from the Nobody’s Child archive, “reimagined by the in-house design team and featured across the collection”.
“The floral motifs echo our signature handwriting, infused with the eclectic charm that TBCo is known for”, Nobody’s Child said.
The collection comprises two jumpers, two cardigans, four knitted triangle scarves and two knitted hoods. Jumpers and cardigans feature crew necklines, designed to pair with the knit scarves. Soft shades and scalloped trims “add a feminine finish, while bold stripes and checkerboard patterns pay homage to TBCo’s artful collections”.
Each piece also comes with a DPP (Digital Product Passport) that documents the supply chain touch points.
Sizes range from S-XL and prices range £65-£119.
Emma Macdonald, founder & CEO of TBCo, said: “We are driven by bold design and a commitment to responsible style. This collaboration really combines what we do best with Nobody’s Child’s signature pieces, which they are known and loved for. This capsule collection is all about having fun with layering as the weather turns colder. The result is a joyful collection that makes a statement whilst standing the test of time.”
Jody Plows, CEO of Nobody’s Child, added: “This collection is all about playful styling and joyful expression — it’s designed to make people feel good the moment they put it on. TBCo’s bold aesthetic is a perfect match for our fashion-forward approach.”
Hugo Boss recently unveiled an ambitious expansion of its growth plan and on Tuesday the German fashion giant said it has secured a revolving credit facility to “ensure the successful execution” of the ‘Claim 5 Touchdown’ growth plan.
Hugo Boss
The €600 million loan (which replaces another loan of the same amount) “was considerably oversubscribed and aims at providing the company with additional financial flexibility”. It’s also linked to the fulfilment of clearly defined sustainability criteria.
“This successful transaction highlights the strong trust our lenders place in our company and its long-term potential,” said CFO/COO Yves Müller.
The loan has a term of five years and includes two options to extend the term by one more year in each case, plus an option to increase the credit amount by up to €300 million.
The company unveiled its strategy in early December, saying its next phase aims to “realign, simplify, and strengthen the business”.
In the short term it’s sacrificing sales and profits as it said that currency-adjusted group sales and profits will both decline next year. But the refreshed strategy aims to “sharpen focus, discipline, and execution across the business”.
It now clearly has the long-term financing to put its plan into operation with the option of even more money on the table if required.
McQueen is aiming to attract attention to its SS26 pre-collection launch with a special installation in its store in the heart of fashion’s capital city, Paris.
McQueen
To celebrate the launch, the label has collaborated with well-known photographer Dafydd Jones, on the installation that features some of his most definitive works, curated by McQueen’s creative director Seán McGirr.
The Rue Saint-Honoré store installation includes 26 of Jones’s original works on public display. The curated selection sits alongside the McQueen pre-collection, “for which these photographs form a core inspiration”.
The installation has just launched and will be in the store until 29 January.
So who is Dafydd Jones? The British photographer is celebrated for his “sharp, satirical depictions of social life, particularly in the 1980s. His career began with prize-winning images of Oxford’s ‘Bright Young Things’, leading to decades of work published in major titles”.
And as well as being in the McQueen store for a limited period, his photos are held in collections including the National Portrait Gallery and the V&A in London.
Francesco Murano, My Style Bags and Acbc were among the winners of the ninth edition of the Young Businesses awards by Italian luxury industry association Altagamma.
The 2025 edition’s winners
Two emerging labels were recognised in the Fashion category. The first was Francesco Murano, founded in 2020 by the eponymous designer, an award winner with CNMI, Altaroma and LVMH. Francesco Murano has been a regular at Milan Fashion Week since February. The second was My Style Bags, a brand founded in 2008 in Milan by Giuseppe Bellora, Lorenza Bellora and Stefano Donadel Campbell, specialised in travel bags and accessories made with fine fabrics.
The award for the Innovation category went to green solutions specialist Acbc, founded in 2017 and now a partner of over 150 international names, including Corneliani, Gucci Watch, Kering Eyewear, Max Mara, Missoni and Versace. Acbc helps them develop green strategies and design sustainable products and environmentally friendly collections.
The other prize-winners were Slalom for object design, Pola Grande Gioielli for jewellery, Portrait Milano for the hotel business, Lávika for wellness and beauty, Ice Yachts for the nautical design and automotive category, and Molino Pasini for food.
The awards, introduced by Altagamma in 2015 in collaboration with Borsa Italiana, Elite-Gruppo Euronext and SDA Bocconi, recognise emerging brands within Italy’s luxury sectors. The winning companies join Altagamma for a year, and will be able to take part in exclusive training and networking sessions, focusing on business strategy and consultancy.
“In the last nine years, Altagamma has created and pursued with dedication this project set up with Franca Sozzani, aimed at spotlighting the stars of the future, the emerging companies that will be the new protagonists of Italian luxury,” said Stefania Lazzaroni, managing director of Altagamma. “These brands have all it takes to become paradigms of Italian excellence in seven different sectors. Since 2015, 64 companies have been recognised by the awards. Many have become established, some have joined Altagamma, and they have all been part of our community for some time,” concluded Lazzaroni.