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Why menswear's next big category is the handbag

Somewhere between the DR Congo squad walking off a plane in matching leopard print suits and custom bags, Erling Haaland treating this World Cup like a rolling exhibition of his Hermès bag collection, and the sheer size of the Bottega Veneta collection sitting in Jacob Elordi's wardrobe, it became clear that menswear had quietly found its next...

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Damien Pommeret discusses international Woolmark Prize eligibility changes

As applications for the 2028 edition of the International Woolmark Prize (IWP) have officially opened, the prestigious competition is shaking up its own rules. For the first time in seven decades, the prize is no longer exclusively for founders of independent labels. It is now open to designers working within established houses. Damien Pommeret,...

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Detroit's Shinola debuts first brand campaign as Swiss rivals navigate a volatile year

As Swiss watch brands contend with a reshaped US tariff regime and supply disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, Detroit-based Shinola is making its most ambitious brand statement to date. On Tuesday, the company unveiled its first-ever overarching brand campaign, "Set The Pace," reintroducing the Runwell, the watch that...

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Le Slip Français IPO: 13 million euros raised, and now the real work begins

On Monday, the question was whether investors still believe in independent French textile brands. The initial public offering of Le Slip Français was set to provide some answers. That moment has now arrived. Only a few hours after the markets opened, it is still too early to speak of a stock market success or a definitive validation of the...