Articles by Alicia Reyes Sarmiento
Putting their best foot forward: Newcop CEO explains how sneaker resale becomes a success
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The resale market for the most exclusive sneakers has grown exponentially in recent years. It is a dynamic ecosystem where the culture of collecting and fashion merges with complex market strategies. Supply and demand determine prices and availability, but luck also plays an important role. After dedicating himself to sourcing the best sneakers...
PdPaola's new CEO on North America: 'Expansion will come with physical stores'
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With a first opening scheduled for November in New York and other cities such as Dallas also in its sights, the Spanish jewellery firm PdPaola is firmly advancing in its expansion strategy in the US. To lead this ambitious project, they have placed their trust in Jason McNary as their new chief executive officer. The executive has 25 years of...
Global Footwear Awards collaborate with Spanish footwear incubator INDIPROC to champion footwear design talent
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A quick visit to the website of the Global Footwear Awards offers a glimpse into the future of footwear, a reality already being shaped by entrepreneurs in the sector who are giving free rein to their most futuristic ideas, thus propelling the industry to new heights. However, these visionaries often face a lack of resources needed to bring...
Groovify: LCI Barcelona develops app that transforms fashion looks into music using AI
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Music is a constant companion that helps one express their identity, connect with others and form communities, just like fashion, where fashion shows, advertising campaigns and even shopping experiences wouldn't be the same without their own soundtrack. This relationship between the two is reflected in how we associate certain styles such as...
From Posadas to New York: Exploring the career of Palomo Spain
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At the beginning of July, designer Alejandro Gómez Palomo, creative director of his label Palomo Spain, received the 2024 National Fashion Design Award in his home country of Spain, an accolade that recognises his revolutionary contribution to menswear, his ability to fuse haute couture and ready-to-wear with a unique aesthetic of Spanish flair,...
Louis Vuitton explores the sportiest version of Paris in its new city guide
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It is 30 years since Louis Vuitton first published its City Guide to Paris, a tourist guide to the city of fashion that has been updated this summer, accompanied by a sportier version in the context of the Olympic Games. Featuring an updated address directory and animated pages with photographs and color drawings by guest artists, photographers...
Yuxus: How three teenagers managed to turn 1,000 euros into an attractive commercial project
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Born from the idea of three 16-year-old friends who managed to raise the 1,000 euros they needed to launch their first batch of T-shirts, Yuxus has established itself in the retail landscape six years later with the opening of two brand corners in Spanish department store El Corte Inglés, adding to their presence in Wow Concept and Newcop....
'Dressing like the French and Spanish': University of Navarra, Costume Museum Madrid team up to organise conference
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In September 2024, the Spanish capital will welcome a unique international event entitled “Vestir a la francesa o a la española”, or ‘dressing like the French and Spanish’. It is a conference organised by the University of Navarra, home of the ISEM Fashion Business School, the Costume Museum and the Association of Friends of the Costume Museum,...
Labels to Watch: Meet these four Colombian fashion brands showcasing the country's rich craftsmanship
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Within the framework of Bogotá Fashion Week, FashionUnited had the opportunity to get to know up close the talent of the creatives who presented their proposals, both in the Agora —which served as the main stage for business meetings, talks and fashion shows— and in parallel events that highlighted the artisanal roots of Colombia, showing how...
Perfect balance between tradition and innovation: A review of Bogotá Fashion Week
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Seeking to establish itself on the international fashion calendar and dominate the Resort season that connects the major fashion capitals, Bogotá Fashion Week was held last week in the Colombian capital, highlighting the country’s rich cultural heritage and promoting national talent. From May 22 to 24, 110 independent, emerging and established...