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H&M Makes London Fashion Week Return Amid Brand Revamp

The Swedish label’s first runway show in seven years was an energetic effort to showcase its fashion cred, as it works to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.
Model on runway wearing long black coat and, shaded sunglasses and a oversized leather clutch.
Alex Consani walking H&Mx180:The London Issue runway, wearing H&M Studio's Autumn/Winter '25 collection. (Isidore Montag)

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H&M: Stuck in the Middle With You

Squeezed between low-priced Shein and Zara’s push upmarket, H&M is struggling to deliver on a turnaround, with first quarter earnings coming in below already muted expectations.

H&M’s Big Bet on Fashion’s Elusive Middle

In an exclusive interview, CEO Daniel Ervér outlined his strategy to turn the Swedish fast-fashion giant’s greatest weakness – its positioning above Shein but below Zara in the category’s pricing hierarchy – into a strength. It all kicks off with a collection due out next month.

What’s the Plan at H&M?

The fast fashion giant occupies a shrinking middle ground between Shein and Zara. New CEO Daniel Ervér can lay out the path forward when the company reports quarterly results this week.

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Shayeza Walid
Shayeza Walid

Shayeza Walid is Senior Editorial Associate covering Sustainability at The Business of Fashion. She reports on fashion's environmental impact, climate accountability, supply chain and labour issues. Based in London, she also contributes to BoF's Global Markets and UK coverage.

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