Editors' Top Reads: News from Club L London, TM Lewin, Pinterest and more...
Here are some of this week’s news and features highlights handpicked by TheIndustry.fashion team.
Pinterest reveals the fashion trends set to define 2026
Pinterest has unveiled its annual "not-yet-trending" report, offering a sneak peek at the fashion aesthetics set to dominate wardrobes in 2026.
Next year, style is poised to be bolder, shinier, and more expressive than ever, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge. From maximalist ’80s glamour to khaki-coded utility dressing, 2026 promises a vibrant mix of nostalgia and practicality.
Brooches are making a statement - loud and proud - while searches for “80s luxury” have surged 225%, signalling the return of decadent, over-the-top style. Adventure-core is also on the rise, as fashion embraces rugged, functional pieces.
On a softer note, Pinterest predicts a gentler take on animal-inspired aesthetics. Meanwhile, oversized knitwear, wool coats, and satchel bags are set to become wardrobe staples for the year ahead. Read our full trend summary here.
Sophie Smith, News Editor & Senior Writer.
Club L London reports record year with profit before tax surging 351%
I’ve always been fascinated by brands that turn trend-led design into global success, and Club L London has just proven how it’s done. The British label posted its strongest year yet, with profit before tax surging an astonishing 351% and turnover up 48% to £65.9 million - driven by international expansion and tech investment.
This growth comes as the brand strengthens its global footprint, launching dedicated local sites in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and the US, supported by a new US third-party logistics facility. The key to unlocking international success? Each localised site is crafted in the local language with culturally adapted content, customer service and end-to-end translation. Added to that is the strategic acquisition of occasionwear label Lavish Alice.
As Chief Marketing Officer, Dan Lorenson, said: "Following on from key infrastructural investments made previously, we’ve been able to scale profitably both domestically and internationally giving us an opportunity to serve our customers better across all borders."
For retail and e-commerce professionals, Club L London’s year is a clear case study in combining operational strength with data-led decision-making to drive sustainable growth.
Chloé Burney, Senior News & Features Writer.
The Interview: TM Lewin MD on reviving the brand, reclaiming the high street and taking on Charles Tyrwhitt and Hawes & Curtis
It was interesting to chat to TM Lewin’s Managing Director, Dan Ferris, and hear how they are driving the revival of the once staple British high street retailer – founded in 1898 no less – that had hit such turbulent times during the Covid pandemic, falling into administration not once, but twice.
The signs of “challenging headwinds” would have been evident pre-pandemic, no doubt, but with formalwear out of the window during that time, it’s little wonder the business went under.
Good to see TM Lewin has bounced back with two new flagship stores this year (as well as a new outlet store at the O2), the first of which opened on Bow Lane in the City of London in April and the second added last month in Canary Wharf, both fuelled by a back-to-office boom. Ferris said: “We’ve certainly been helped by the drive back to the office, particularly with a lot of the big banks in the city where most people wear formal shirts.”
TM Lewin has also had to address the changing times and hybrid working, and it has developed its ranges around that – increasingly adding casualwear to its offer, including chinos, rugby shirts, polos, T-shirts, quarter-zip knitwear, gilets and now even smart jeans. That side now represents a whopping 30% of TM Lewin’s business in a very short space of time.
Also interesting is that, since opening the Bow Lane store, TM Lewin has sold over 7,000 shirts in-store, with tailoring now representing 30% of sales. Ferris points to customers wanting to touch, feel and try on suits in-store again. They are not the easiest sell online after all. But he also said that it’s the higher price point suits in Italian fabrics at £500 a pop in TM Lewin’s offer that are getting the most traction, as customers look to own one great quality suit rather than several lower price options. Mixing and matching is also key and they have also just introduced a flannel suit range, which is slightly more casual.
Traditionally, TM Lewin’s competitors have been Hawes & Curtis and Charles Tyrwhitt, and that has not changed. Ferris points to Charles Tyrwhitt in particular benefiting from TM Lewin’s demise. It will be interesting to see what market share TM Lewin can claw back moving forward.
Tom Bottomley, Contributing Editor.
Topshop to head back Down Under in 2026 with relaunch at Myer department stores
It's not just in the UK that Topshop is return to bricks and mortar in a big way, but internationally too. Over here the beloved brand (now owned in a joint venture between ASOS and Heartland A/S, the investment company of Bestseller owner and ASOS shareholder Anders Holch Povlsen) is available in Liberty, and from February will be present in John Lewis stores nationwide.
This week it has revealed that it is returning to the Australian market in a tie-up with department store chain Myer. Topshop will be present in all 56 Myer stores from February. As with John Lewis, the Myer management see Topshop as a magnet for younger consumers and for Topshop, it's another significant stepping stone in its bid for global expansion.
ASOS and Heartland clearly mean business with Topshop with launches in Ireland, Denmark and France and an innovative AI-driven shoppable catwalk event planned for next year. We're still waiting for those standalone stores though...
Lauretta Roberts, Co-founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief.
