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Alo names new director of retail strategy and execution

American activewear brand Alo has appointed Gabriel Paz as its new director of retail strategy and execution, suggesting the rapidly expanding brand is eyeing a build up of its physical retail presence. Paz, who is based in Los Angeles, confirmed his new position on LinkedIn. He joins the company from American Express, where he spent three years...

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Cotton Incorporated leverages back-to-school consumer data to advance textile circularity initiatives

Recent consumer research from Cotton Incorporated indicates a shift toward natural fibers and circular practices during the 2026/2027 back-to-school shopping season. According to the organization’s latest data, 74 percent of surveyed US parents prefer cotton apparel for their children, driven primarily by preferences for comfort, breathability,...

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Hong Kong Designers Association launches strategic design tech partnership with PolyU and Alibaba

The Hong Kong Designers Association, the School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Alibaba International Design signed a memorandum of understanding during the Hong Kong Design Summit 2026 to develop joint educational initiatives centered on artificial intelligence. The tripartite agreement establishes a framework for...

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Mariette Hoitink: “Lichting has been the debutante ball for young fashion designers for twenty years”

Twenty years ago, Lichting began as a platform for the best graduate collections from Dutch fashion academies during Amsterdam Fashion Week. It has since grown into an important launchpad for a new generation of designers. Former participants have started their own labels or gone on to work for fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Dries Van...

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Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran to leave Uniqlo

For ten years, Uniqlo customers have been delighted by their timeless and soft clothing. This season, Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran are designing their final collection for the fast fashion brand. Since 2016, the designers of the luxury label Lemaire have been creating menswear and womenswear collections for Uniqlo, comprising the “...

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Ami Paris launches into childrenswear

French ready-to-wear brand Ami Paris is expanding its offering with the creation of its first-ever childrenswear line, named Ami Kids. The new range reflects the company's desire to translate its classic wardrobe for a new audience, drawing on the values of conviviality central to its identity. Designed as a unisex wardrobe, the collection is a...

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Adidas manager Jochen Denninger dies at 57

Jochen Denninger, most recently vice president of marketing operations at Adidas, has died at the age of 57. Denninger passed away on August 23, according to a post on his LinkedIn profile published by his family on Tuesday. In the post, they expressed their “deepest gratitude” to his marketing operations team, manager Michelle Robertson, and...

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Why Brussels is accelerating its textile regulatory battle this summer

A ban on destroying unsold goods since the end of July, extended producer responsibility by 2028 and a digital product passport: the European Union is abruptly tightening its grip on the textile industry. This is an analysis of the political timeline and its major impacts on the sector. Several key milestones in European textile legislation came...

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Cotton route, destination Uzbekistan: is China seeking a new gateway to supply Europe?

The news went relatively unnoticed. It deserves, however, to be examined closely. China and Uzbekistan want to strengthen their cooperation in the textile industry. The agenda includes raw material supply; technology transfer; blended fabric production; dyeing and finishing technologies; automation; and the creation of joint production...

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Frasers calls for Accent chairman to resign amid takeover battle

British retail giant Frasers Group has escalated its takeover battle with Accent Group by publicly calling for chairman Lawrence Myers to resign, accusing the Australian retailer’s board of governance failures, poor capital allocation and a lack of accountability. In an open letter published on its corporate website, Frasers chief financial...

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India proposes decriminalization of minor textile violations

India is moving to a more proportionate enforcement regime for minor violations in the textile sector, with the government proposing to replace criminal prosecution and imprisonment with administrative warnings and financial penalties. The proposed Textiles Committee (Adjudication of Penalties and Appeal) Rules, 2026 seek to establish a formal...

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Russell & Bromley owes unsecured creditors 37.5 million pounds

British retailer Russell & Bromley owes 37.5 million pounds to unsecured creditors following its collapse into administration in January, according to a progress report from joint administrators Interpath seen by the media. The report, which covers the six months to 20 July, said unsecured creditors may receive a dividend, yet the amount remains...