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Video: George Brown College fashion school expands scholarship with Cobmex
Cobmex Apparel Inc., a global leader in uniform knitwear, has expanded its scholarship program with George Brown College’s School of Fashion, growing from two awards to three in its second year. Alongside the existing Innovation in Uniform Design and Sustainability in Uniform Apparel Scholarships, Cobmex has introduced the new Excellence in...
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Analysis: Kontoor Brands shares on a rise
Over the past six years, Kontoor Brands has established itself as a significant player in the global apparel industry. The company, which was spun off from VF Corporation in May 2019, focuses on the design, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality apparel. An analysis indicates a period of significant change and strategic realignment....
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Victoria Beckham Netflix documentary to air on 9 October
Netflix UK has announced via Instagram that a Victoria Beckham documentary series will be available from 9 October. Following the global success of her husband David Beckham's Netflix documentary, Victoria Beckham returns with her own. The new production will also offer insights into the Beckham family life, as previously reported by the British...
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Denim Deal launches India Hub to boost circularity
The European initiative Denim Deal has launched its India Hub, a new partnership with the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) and Dutch venture builder Enviu, to advance circularity in the denim industry. The collaboration will focus on promoting the large-scale use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) cotton in Indian denim...
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Why scent marketing in fashion stores leaves you wanting more
A subtle fresh scent that makes customers linger in a fashion store longer or strange food or even sweat odours in the store? A choice that’s quite easily made, you might say. The effect of scent, in general but also in retail, is often underestimated, yet it has a powerful impact. That's why FashionUnited speaks with Transduce about the...
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La Perla manufacturing arm declared insolvent
There continues to be rumblings surrounding lingerie brand La Perla. The Bologna court has declared La Perla Manufacturing Srl insolvent, several Italian media outlets have reported. This branch of the La Perla Group is responsible for manufacturing the brand. The branch is now in receivership. So it is not (yet) about the entire company behind...
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JD Sports pulls support for Dutch retail group leading to bankruptcy
Sports Unlimited Retail had been making losses for several years, according to the trustee's first bankruptcy report. The losses were always compensated by UK parent company JD Sports Fashion Plc, but when it decided to stop doing so in November 2023, Sports Unlimited Retail filed for its own bankruptcy. Sports Unlimited Retail is the parent...
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Thom Browne allowed to use three-colour stripes despite protest from Adidas
The battle of the stripes continues. Fashion brand Thom Browne has been looking to register its three-colour stripe as a trademark in the EU, but sports brand Adidas wanted to put a stop to it. However, the European Union's intellectual property office blocked Adidas' attempt, allowing Thom Browne to use the stripes, WWD reported. The reasoning...
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The evergreens from Christine Boland's SS25 forecast: These trends are here to stay
While Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg were grappling with several days of sub-zero temperatures, attendees of Dutch trend forecaster Christine Boland’s SS25 webinar were immersed in a summer ambiance. Although the summer of 2025 is still a long way off, there's much to look forward to, as evident from the trend forecast. FashionUnited...
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Chinese platform Temu to allow European and American sellers
Chinese shopping marketplace Temu will soon allow both European and American sellers on the platform. Americans are welcome as of March 15, according to reports from various media outlets. Compared to Chinese sellers, the process will work slightly differently for sellers from Europe and the US. Where Chinese traders have to send items in bulk...
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