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Fashion takes over Design Week as brands blur the line between runway and room

The crossover between fashion and the home is nothing new. From Hermès blankets to Missoni towels and Versace ceramics, luxury brands have long extended their identities beyond clothing. But at this year's Milan Design Week, running alongside the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile, that crossover has reached a new level of ambition, and...

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Puma establishes new wholesale management role

The Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company has appointed Bertrand Blanc to the newly created role of vice president global wholesale. Blanc will take up his new position effective May 1, Puma announced on Wednesday. He will report directly to chief commercial officer (CCO) Matthias Baeumer and will be responsible for developing and implementing...

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080 Barcelona Fashion: key trends and highlights from the 37th edition

Barcelona has once again asserted its position as one of the most interesting hubs for independent design. The 37th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion, held between April 14 and 17, once again transformed the city into a space of convergence for creativity, fashion and the plurality of identities that define it. The event's move from its...

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AI in Italy: Examining employment impacts, training styles and skill gaps

A new report by Anitec-Assinform and the Polytechnic University of Turin highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping skills, work organisation and training systems across Italian companies. According to the study, the Italian AI market is expected to grow significantly, reaching 1.24 billion euros in 2025, up from 935 million euros in...

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Sperry continues relaunch with European distribution partnership

Footwear label Sperry is continuing its relaunch in Europe through a new partnership with Dubois, which has been appointed as the “regional engine” by the US brand’s parent company Authentic Brands Group. Following a “high-impact” return to the UK and Ireland markets, Sperry has now set its sights on mainland Europe, specifically the Benelux and...

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Video: Ghiaia Cashmere is bridging LA style with Italian craftsmanship

Mr Porter is proud to feature Ghiaia Cashmere, the distinguished knitwear label that seamlessly bridges the casual, sun-drenched aesthetic of Los Angeles with the unparalleled heritage and artisanal mastery of Italy. This unique transatlantic perspective allows the brand to redefine luxury menswear, specifically through its commitment to...

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Innovation and visibility for emerging designers at Meet Fashion Talent

‘Meet Fashion Talent’ has reinforced the Region of Murcia as a platform for emerging fashion talent following the successful first edition held on April 18 at the Auditorio y Centro de Congresos Víctor Villegas. Organised by the regional Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports through the Instituto de las Industrias Culturales y las...

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Sky News report: JD Sports chairman Andy Higginson to depart in unexpected exit

UK-based retailer JD Sports Fashion is preparing for the departure of its chairman, Andy Higginson, who is expected to step down from the board in the coming months. The news, reported by Sky News, marks a significant change for the leadership of the largest listed sporting goods group in the UK. The report added that Higginson, a retail veteran...

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Denim expert Piero Turk: ‘Nobody needs so many types of denim fabric’

Each season at the Amsterdam denim trade show Kingpins, thousands of new denim qualities are available to study, arranged in endless rows of jeans and swatches. Manufacturers effortlessly present 50 new developments. “It is actually nonsense,” Italian Piero Turk tells FashionUnited over the phone. He is speaking from his home and workplace in...

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Safilo signs agreement to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti brands

Eyewear company Safilo has announced an exclusive agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti. The two US brands are active in the sports, outdoor and high-end eyewear segments. Spy+, an authentic and established brand in the sports and sunglasses sector, will further strengthen Safilo's presence in sports and outdoor distribution...

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Moncler Group closes Q1 2026 with revenues up 12 percent

Moncler Group reported consolidated revenues of 880.6 million euros (1,035 million dollars) for the first three months of 2026, an increase of 12 percent at constant exchange rates (+6 percent at current exchange rates). The board of directors today approved the interim management statement for the first quarter. Last year, the first three...

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Mexican Ricardo Seco's 'migrant pride' takes over 080 Barcelona Fashion

Madrid – Following the heartfelt tribute to Adolfo Domínguez, 080 Barcelona Fashion was once again filled with emotion on Thursday 16 April for the presentation of Mexican designer Ricardo Seco's latest collection. This was a committed and activist proposal, in keeping with the designer's creative codes. Seco arrived in Barcelona to make his...