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How Natalie Dusome built a nine-figure brand from her basement: 'It started with me crying, looking for my keys'

Natalie Dusome was standing in her hallway with her nine-month-old daughter on her hip, late, exhausted, digging through her bag for a set of keys she could not find. “I was feeling completely overwhelmed by something that should have been so simple. Eventually, I just put my bag down and started crying,” she told FashionUnited. The meltdown...

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MCM and Luar unveil collaborative leather bag during NYFW

MCM and New York-based label Luar have collaborated on a bag unveiled during New York Fashion Week in celebration of MCM's 50th anniversary. The style, named the Anima MCM x Luar Leather Drawstring, was unveiled during Luar's spring/summer 2027 show earlier this week. Luar founder Raul Lopez combined elements from six bag models from the MCM...

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TCU partners with Polimoda to expand fashion students’ access to Florence

Texas Christian University (TCU) has established a new partnership with Florence-based fashion school Polimoda, giving TCU fashion merchandising students the opportunity to study in Italy from spring 2027. The semester programme will offer students a choice between Fashion Design & Business and Fashion Design & Crafts, combining TCU’s...

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eBay offers 200,000 pounds in grants to support young entrepreneurs

eBay's UK arm is offering up to 200,000 pounds in grants to support young entrepreneurs and help established sellers create opportunities for young people. The second edition of its Up & Running Grants programme will provide up to 20 businesses with 10,000 pounds each. The scheme is open to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 building businesses on...

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Swiss watch exports rise 9.1 percent in August, driven by China and Japan

Zurich - Swiss watch exports climbed 9.1 percent in August to 1.78 billion Swiss francs, driven mainly by China and Japan, which offset a sharp decline towards the US, the watchmaking federation announced on Thursday. In August, Swiss watch exports jumped by 22.1 percent to Japan and 15.8 percent to China compared to the same period a year...

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The role of Manchester Fashion Week in building a modern regional fashion ecosystem

While globally renowned fashion weeks kick off their SS27 showcases, regional UK events are turning the spotlight toward local issues. Manchester Fashion Week (MFW) is leading this effort. Originally launched in 2011, the event went on a decade-long hiatus before returning under new ownership in 2025. Its most ambitious iteration yet took place...

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Express reissues '90s and Y2K styles from its own and Structure's archives

Express has launched Express Archives, a capsule drawn from the design vaults of Express and Structure, its former menswear brand. The collection reissues styles first introduced in the 1990s and early 2000s, keeping the original silhouettes, colours and details. "Express Archives gave us the opportunity to revisit a defining chapter in our...

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Wax London introduces Japanese selvedge denim in first partnership with Kaihara and Johnbull

Wax London has added Japanese selvedge denim to its range for the first time, working with two mills in the country's denim heartland. The collection launched on Tuesday, ahead of London Fashion Week. Wax London x Kaihara x Johnbull Credits: Wax London For the made-in-Japan garment, Wax partnered with Kaihara Denim in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, which...

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New Balance sues Decathlon over Kiprun logo, demanding US recall

New Balance has filed a trademark infringement suit against two US subsidiaries of French sporting goods retailer Decathlon, alleging that a logo used on Kiprun running shoes is confusingly similar to its own "N" mark. The complaint was filed on Tuesday in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Decathlon America LLC and...

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Video: Hermès details the strategic role of retail managers in latest docuseries episode

French luxury house Hermès has released a new installment in its 13-episode video series, offering fashion professionals and students an inside look at the daily operations and internal culture of the heritage brand. The latest episode centers on the strategic responsibilities of the company's store and department managers. Featuring insights...

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Emerging designer Jon Liesenfeld's victory at Redress Design Award emphasizes waste reduction

German designer Jon Liesenfeld has won the 2026 Redress Design Award, an international competition focused on circular and sustainable fashion design. He was selected as the first-prize winner from eight finalists representing Germany, Hong Kong, mainland China, the UK, Austria and Israel. The finalists presented collections developed using...

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Bristol becomes first UK council to restrict ultra-fast fashion advertising

Bristol City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to restrict advertising for ultra-fast fashion, as part of broader measures targeting products and services it considers high-polluting. The policy, passed by the council’s Strategy and Resources Committee on September 14, applies to council-owned advertising space, including...