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H&M faces renewed pressure over mohair use following PETA investigation

Swedish retail giant H&M is facing a renewed call to ban mohair following a new investigation into Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) farms that claims to have found evidence of animal cruelty. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has submitted a shareholder resolution to H&M requesting the retailer to reinstate a policy to ban...

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Perfect Corp receives take-private proposal from CEO

AI and AR fashion tech company Perfect Corp has confirmed the receipt of a non-binding proposal to take the company private. The bid, valued at 1.95 dollars in cash per ordinary share, was made by the firm’s founder, chief executive officer and chairwoman, Alice Chang, and her controlled entities, or consortium members. Together, the group...

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Fashion Law Institute Africa unveils Top 100 women shaping African fashion

The Fashion Law Institute Africa has released the third edition of its Top 100 Women in African Fashion list, recognising leading figures driving innovation, leadership and growth across the continent’s fashion industry. Unveiled in Lagos in March 2026, the list highlights women working across a wide range of sectors, including fashion business,...

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How Rosalía is set to make Ann Demeulemeester a must-have brand

Singer-songwriter Rosalía began her tour of France this week. After the huge media buzz surrounding her track 'Berghain', the international star's spectacular tour could well thrust a brand little-known to the general public back into the spotlight: Ann Demeulemeester. On March 17, Rosalía launched the first leg of her Lux Tour world tour in...

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Pitti Uomo: Simone Rocha to debut standalone menswear collection as guest designer

Simone Rocha is the next guest designer at Pitti Uomo. The designer will present the first complete menswear collection for her eponymous label at the 110th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, the Florentine trade fair organiser announced on Wednesday. Until now, Rocha has exclusively presented her menswear as part of her womenswear shows. Four...

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Clo Virtual Fashion partners with Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki, a knitting solutions provider and the developer of Apexfiz Design software, has joined the Clo ecosystem partnership program (EPP) from Clo Virtual Fashion. Apexfiz Design software supports several design functions, including pattern creation, color development, and textile simulations, making it a strong complement to Clo’s digital...

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Source Fashion relocating to Excel London

Trade show Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, is relocating to Excel London for its summer edition, running from July 7 to 9, to support its “continued growth”. In a statement, organisers said the move to relocate from Olympia London was a “strategic” decision, which marks the beginning of “a broader expansion strategy...

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Jeanologia launches AI-powered laser design tool for denim

Denim specialist Jeanologia has launched a new laser tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) created to extract precise denim designs directly from a picture. Dubbed ‘Billy AI’, the tool intends to address the long process of translating a vintage denim garment into a laser design ready for production, reducing the time span to just...

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New white paper on decarbonising the fashion industry is a good start but misses key issues

Decarbonising the fashion industry's supply chains is no longer a secondary sustainability goal, but a core financial necessity. This is the argument of the recently published white paper, “Accelerating Fashion Decarbonisation: An Efficient Approach to Unlocking Corporate Value and Financing the Supply Chain Transition”. It is co-authored by the...

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Seaweed-based dye startup secures funding to back commercialisation

SeaDyes, a startup developing seaweed-based fabric dyes, has secured 200,000 pounds in funding as it eyes further investment opportunities and the commercialisation of its product. The company was founded in July 2023 by biotech innovator Jessica Giannotti, before joining The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s scientific research institute for...

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University of Palermo connects students with industry through real-world design workshop

The University of Palermo has launched a new academic workshop as part of its “Real Works for Real Clients” programme, reinforcing the link between design education and industry collaboration. Developed within the university’s Bachelor of Design, the initiative brings students together with professionals and companies to work on real-world...

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Pierre Houlès to lead digital transformation at Kering

Kering has appointed Pierre Houlès as chief digital, AI and IT officer. The French luxury goods group announced the appointment for the newly created position on Tuesday. Houlès joins the executive committee with immediate effect, reporting to Jean-Marc Duplaix, group chief operating officer. As chief digital officer, Houlès will advance the...