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Labour Behind the Label highlights scale of UK worker exploitation, calls for stronger enforcement

Labour Behind the Label has warned that widespread labour exploitation persists across the UK’s fashion supply chains, despite planned reforms aimed at improving worker protections. In a new briefing, the organisation outlines the scale of non-compliance in the UK labour market, particularly in fast fashion production. Citing research from...

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The 'Deep Fashion' era: when CO2 becomes a key asset for luxury and retail

In 2017, the Kering group announced its intention to reduce its emissions by 50 percent by 2025 through optimisation and offsetting. Nine years later, in 2026, the industry no longer aims to reduce its footprint; it is transforming carbon into a resource. This marks a paradigm shift, with fashion moving from the realm of textiles to that of...

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Walmart among US retailers backing Unspun’s domestic automated production hubs

A number of US retailers, including Walmart and REI, have signed letters of support for Unspun’s plan to build automated apparel manufacturing hubs in the US using AI-enabled 3D weaving technology. The initiative aims to bring production closer to consumers at a commercial scale, supported by supply chain partners such as Bethel Industries,...

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US court allows deceptive pricing claims against Hollister to proceed

A US district court has denied attempts by Abercrombie & Fitch, operating as Hollister, to compel arbitration in a consumer lawsuit alleging deceptive pricing practices, allowing the case to move forward as a potential class action. The lawsuit, filed with the US District Court of the Southern District of California, centres on claims that...

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French Shoe brand Minelli enters administration again

Shoe brand Minelli has once again been placed into administration, two and a half years after a similar procedure led to the brand's acquisition, according to a court document seen by AFP, confirming a report by L'Informé. Minelli had been in a safeguarding procedure since September, which was converted into administration in March by a ruling...

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Tapestry appoints Pinterest executive Matt Madrigal to board of directors

American luxury group Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, has announced the appointment of Matt Madrigal to its board of directors. Madrigal, who currently serves as the chief technology officer of US visual discovery platform Pinterest, joins the board effective immediately. The addition of Madrigal increases...

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Shanghai Fashion Week: Tradition as a driving force for modernity

More than almost any other fashion week, Shanghai demonstrates how the trends of tomorrow become relevant through a country's cultural heritage. The autumn/winter 2026 collections of many emerging labels were particularly compelling because they were as rooted in the zeitgeist as they were in history. The city, too, continues to serve as a...

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Back to basics: The 'quiet' sophistication of the AW26 season

The autumn/winter 2026 season has concluded, leaving an unexpectedly quiet echo. After several cycles marked by sensational debuts from new creative directors and a near-constant rotation at the helm of luxury fashion houses, a calmer phase is now emerging. Many designers seem to have settled into their roles. This is reflected in collections...

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Inditex expands "Zara Man" concept with new Berlin location

Madrid – Inditex continues to advance its careful segmentation strategy for Zara with the opening of a new store in Berlin. The store is exclusively dedicated to showcasing and selling its menswear collection. This type of store was renewed and relaunched by the flagship fashion brand of the group, chaired by Marta Ortega, in November 2024. This...

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Barcelona to host the inaugural European Designer Fashion Summit

Madrid – Kick-starting the celebrations for the 37th edition of the 080 Barcelona Fashion catwalk, Barcelona is preparing to host the International Days of European Designer Fashion from Monday, April 13, to Tuesday, April 14. European Designer Fashion Summit in Barcelona Officially titled the "European Designer Fashion Summit," the event will...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of opening a physical retail store: Community, identity and strategic decisions

Buenos Aires - For Peruvian designer Annaiss Yucra, opening her first physical store recent was not an impulsive decision, but the result of a process built over time—shaped by textile heritage, experimentation and commercial validation. In today’s digital era, where many brands are born and grow through social media, physical retail continues...

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Adriano Goldschmied, godfather of denim, dies at 82

Adriano Goldschmied, known as the godfather of denim, has passed away today in Castelfranco Veneto at the age of 82. He was known everywhere for the brands he created and for his commitment to sustainability in the denim industry. A true gentleman with a kind manner, Goldschmied was always willing to share his vast knowledge in the field of...