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Li-Ning pushes global strategy with Stephen Curry partnership

Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning is continuing to push its global strategy plans with a new long-term partnership with basketball star Stephen Curry, who parted ways from his previous partner Under Armour last year. In a statement, Li-Ning said the partnership with Curry is built on “long-term brand co-creation,” with a focus on multi-category...

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Recover launches “Recover Yarns” and enters the recycled cotton yarn market

Madrid – The Valencian company Recover has announced its entry into the recycled cotton yarn market. This move advances its dual objective of establishing itself as the global benchmark for sustainable solutions in the fashion industry, while also promoting its evolution towards a more environmentally committed model. The offering is available...

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Xcel Brands confirms Coco Rocha fashion brand to launch on QVC

Canadian model Coco Rocha will debut her fashion brand Off/Duty on QVC in autumn with a collection that combines “effortless sophistication, versatility, and comfort”. Off/Duty by Coco Rocha is being developed by Xcel Brands, a media and consumer products company specialising in building influencer-led brands through social commerce and...

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UK watchdog to review Ebay's purchase of Depop

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has opened a formal review into Ebay’s planned acquisition of Gen-Z focused fashion resale platform Depop, to determine the “impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK”. The UK’s competition regulator said it has finished the first part of its information-gathering...

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Alibaba in Washington's crosshairs over alleged military ties

Washington - The United States released an updated list on Monday of Chinese companies it considers to be aiding the country's military. The list includes, among others, e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. The US Department of Defense announced the designations just weeks before President...

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Cap Capital lays groundwork for Pronovias' 'new chapter': franchises, US and AI

Madrid – British investment group Cap Capital is finalising the details of the new strategic plan for the relaunch of Pronovias. This follows the court-ordered award of its production unit to the investment holding company by the Commercial Court No. 9 of Barcelona. The fashion group has just revealed the main key points of this roadmap....

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White Stuff acquisition boosts TFG London sales amidst flat organic growth

South African specialty retail group TFG (The Foschini Group) reported a 29.4 percent increase in sales to 488 million pounds (652 million dollars) for its TFG London division during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The growth was primarily driven by the recent acquisition of British fashion brand White Stuff, which performed well and...

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Inside ArtEz: Sanne Schepers on her first year as head of department

Sanne Schepers has fond memories of the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands. These memories made her think long and hard before applying for the head of department position. "Do I dare take on a new role? Am I going to take that step to bring about a change in my relationship with the department?" she explains. Now, with her...

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Antwerp Fashion Talks: Botter and Klausner on fashion industry challenges

In the eaves of the Botanic Sanctuary, a former monastery now a five-star hotel in the heart of Antwerp, fashion fans and professionals have gathered for the annual Fashion Talks. The room is intimate with its pointed roof and wooden beams, especially when so full. It resembles a clandestine church. This is fitting, as Antwerp is something of a...

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NFL launches limited-edition jerseys ahead of FIFA World Cup

The National Football League (NFL) and Fanatics, the licensed sports merchandise platform, have reimagined the classic NFL Nike jersey in the colours of England, France and Australia to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. Inspired by the fusion of American sport and global football coming to North America, the three jerseys blend the colours, crests...

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French brand Grain de Malice reportedly looking to enter Spain with franchise model

French womenswear prêt-à-porter brand Grain de Malice is exploring its entry into the Spanish market. This will be through a franchise-based expansion model and the search for a local operator. The brand already reaches Spain indirectly through its digital channel, with a presence on platforms like Zalando. The company, which specialises in...

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Paris Fashion Week Men's June 2026: an overview of the trade shows

A look at Sphère, Welcome Edition, Run x ANDAM, Man/Woman and Splash Paris. These are the five trade shows presenting the spring/summer 2027 menswear and resort collections during Paris Fashion Week in June 2026. Sphere Paris Fashion Week showroom From Wednesday, June 24 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, the showroom operated by the Fédération de la...