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Australia: Strategy launched to rebuild domestic textile manufacturing

A new strategy has been launched in Australia aimed at rebuilding targeted domestic manufacturing capabilities across the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector. The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and footwear brand R.M.Williams have jointly introduced the National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion and Textiles 2026–2036. The...

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Battersea Power Station Development Company names new CEO

James Saunders has been named as the new chief executive officer of Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC). He will take up the helm position for the London-based real estate developer from April 7. To the role, Saunders brings around 18 years of experience, having moved his way up through the ranks at Quintain Ltd, the developer of...

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SMI roundtable event wraps, progress updates relayed to King Charles III

The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s (SMI) Roundtable & Exhibition event wrapped yesterday, bringing to an end two days of keynotes, panel sessions and discussions all with the goal of accelerating the rollout of a circular fashion ecosystem. On the second day, members of the organisation’s Fashion Task Force convened at Buckingham Palace to...

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Estée Lauder sues Inditex and perfumer Jo Malone for trademark infringement

Madrid – While the Inditex group celebrated its strong annual results for the 2025 financial year in Madrid, beauty multinational The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) dampened the proceedings by filing a lawsuit in the UK against the Spanish company. The legal action is based on an alleged trademark infringement occurring as part of the...

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Vera Bradley swings to Q4 profit; unveils new executive leadership

US accessories brand Vera Bradley has formalised its leadership structure, appointing Ian Bickley as chairman and chief executive officer. Bickley, who has served as executive chairman for the past eight months, has been instrumental in the development of the Project Sunshine initiative. Additionally, the board of directors has named Martin...

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Zalando fully embraces AI: 90 percent of content now created by machines

During a presentation of the annual results, co-founder and co-chief executive officer Robert Gentz (CEO) stated that more than 90 percent of Zalando's content is now generated using artificial intelligence. This allows the company to produce 70 percent more content than a year ago without increasing costs, reports Emerce. AI is also changing...

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Trompe-l'œil, 'fools the eye': an exploration of illusion in fashion

The catwalk is flooded with looks using trompe-l'œil ('tromp-loy'). The French term literally means 'deceive the eye'. In fashion, it is a technique where a designer creates an optical illusion by playing with perspective and dimension, making 2D appear 3D. In other words, you see something that is not there. Who invented this trick and how is...

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G-III reports negative fiscal 2026 results and strategic transition

US-based fashion company G-III Apparel Group has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026, ended January 31, 2026. The group reported a decrease in annual net sales as it navigates the planned exit of its licenses for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. For the full fiscal year, net sales reached 2.96 billion...

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South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem

Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them away from South Sudan, one of the fashion world's favourite scouting locations. Many hope to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot Awar Odhiang, who went from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to closing Chanel's Paris Fashion...

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Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion

Milan prosecutors have requested a criminal trial for Amazon and four of its executives over alleged tax fraud worth more than one billion euros, Italian media reported Thursday. The e-commerce giant in December said it had reached an agreement with Italy's tax agency over VAT it should have paid on behalf of third-party sellers. Amazon did not...

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Valentino mixes 80s and Baroque splendour on Rome return

Italian fashion house Valentino returned to its roots Thursday with a 1980s-inspired catwalk show in one of Rome's most spectacular venues, two months after the death of founder Valentino Garavani. Around 700 people including Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow were invited to the show held in the galleries of the Palazzo Barberini, a Baroque palace...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods forecasts growth following Foot Locker acquisition

US-based sports retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has reported record-setting sales for its fourth quarter and full year ending January 31, 2026. The company, which acquired Foot Locker in September 2025, expects continued expansion in sales and profitability through fiscal 2026 as it integrates its new footwear banners. For the full year 2025,...