Menswear

New Zealand founded menswear brand Rodd & Gunn has opened a new store in Bristol's Cribbs Mall, Drapers can reveal.

Julian Osborne and Sam Matanle founded Batch Ldn in 2021. The men's casual suiting business was worth £3m and had bagged a 2,000 sq ft Covent Garden flagship just three years later. Osborne shares its journey.

The former head of buying for Coggles at THG, Ryan Haynes, is opening a new independent fashion store in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, next month, Drapers can reveal.

The impetus of UK founder-led "bro brands" such as Castore, Represent, The Couture Club, Montirex and Arne shows no signs of slowing. Brand leaders reveal to Drapers how they are building community and standing out from the crowd.

Retailers across the industry are reconsidering their sizing options as the use of GLP-1 weight-loss medication has encouraged demand for stock in smaller sizes. Drapers examines the issue.

Marks & Spencer will launch menswear label David Gandy Wellwear on its ‘Brands at M&S’ platform this spring, in a bid to strengthen its menswear portfolio.

For almost 60 years Nigel Cabourn has been designing distinctive – and very British – menswear that largely transcends fashion. A rare one-off, he is the very worthy recipient of Drapers’ first Outstanding Contribution accolade at Drapers Conscious Fashion Awards 2026.

Former Matches chief commercial officer Carl Tallents is launching a new athleisure brand, Now You Live, as he targets growth in the premium activewear market.

Marks & Spencer has appointed supermodel David Gandy as the first-ever face of Jaeger menswear at M&S, marking a significant new chapter for the premium British heritage brand.

Marks & Spencer has unveiled its 2026 spring campaign as it eyes growth in the UK denim market.

Value fashion giant Primark has launched a new "youth-focused" label within its product offering, catering to teenage and young adult Gen Z shoppers.

Milan Men’s Fashion Week autumn/winter 26 took place against a backdrop of debuts, finales and the upcoming Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Drapers curates the leading trends from the season.