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Techtextil and Techprocess 2026: Navigating innovation and the pressure to implement

The two trade fairs, Techtextil and Texprocess, demonstrated the significant innovative potential within the textile industry in Frankfurt am Main last week. Around 1,700 exhibitors from over 100 countries presented new solutions for performance textiles and their processing. At the same time, many discussions highlighted a clear point: while...

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Denim Première Vision returns to Milan on May 20 and 21

The upcoming edition of Denim Première Vision will focus on new talent through a partnership with Istituto Marangoni. The event is scheduled for May 20 and 21 at Superstudio Più in Milan's Via Tortona. Two months after the passing of Adriano Goldschmied, a constant presence at the trade show, the event will dedicate a tribute to the “godfather...

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Leicester Made gears up for expanded edition amid efforts to rewrite the city's manufacturing reputation

Leicester Made is gearing up for a new edition this year under an expanded banner: Leicester Made & Regions. The shift is reflective of a broader movement underway across the UK, as manufacturing hubs in Manchester, Scotland and London seek to align under a shared push for domestic production. What was once a city-specific showcase is now...

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Kingpins: networking under a blue-grey cloud

The fashion industry is facing challenges. Geopolitical tensions are creating obstacles that initially affect suppliers and ultimately impact brands. This situation also applies to the denim sector. Designers, business developers, R&D experts and even salespeople, who are expected to maintain a positive outlook, confirm this. Nevertheless, the...

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New directors appointed to Pitti Immagine Board

Antonio De Matteis has been confirmed as president of Pitti Immagine. The board of directors of the Centro di Firenze per la moda italiana (Cfmi), chaired by Antonella Mansi, met yesterday, April 15, at the Museo del Tessuto in Prato. Subsequently, an extraordinary shareholders' meeting of Pitti Immagine, comprised of Cfmi and Confindustria...

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Swiss watchmakers say time will tell on effects of Mideast conflict

The Middle East war has plunged Swiss watchmakers into uncertainty, testing the resilience of an iconic national industry already shaken by several crises. Behind the opulent booths at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva, the industry's biggest annual showcase, the conflict is on everyone's lips. The war is not the first crisis that...

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From Copenhagen to Paris: CIFF launches showroom during fashion week

The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) is expanding its international strategy by establishing a permanent presence in Paris for the first time. During the upcoming Paris Fashion Week in June, the trade fair will open a curated showroom in the city's Le Marais district, as announced by organisers on Tuesday. Spanning three floors, the...

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Geneva watch fair set to show war's effect on luxury sector

The Geneva watch fair opens on Tuesday and will be taken as a barometer of how the Middle East war is affecting the luxury goods sector. The Watches and Wonders salon -- the industry's biggest annual event -- sees 65 major watch brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier and Bulgari, display their latest creations until April 20. Despite...

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Trade tensions and diversification: Première Vision Montréal gears up for second edition

After a successful inaugural event last year, French-founded trade fair Première Vision (PV) is returning to Montréal for a second edition to continue solidifying the union between North America and the EU. The event’s Canadian edition was developed with Montréal’s Fashion Cluster (mmode), which has been building its relationship with the fair’s...

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Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week strengthens its 'global event' profile with 87 percent international brands

Madrid – The international Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW) is now gearing up for its next edition, scheduled from April 22 to 26 in Barcelona. The five-day event will be entirely dedicated to the latest trends and developments in the bridal fashion industry. It will also serve to strengthen its profile as a leading “global event” and a key...

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JiyongKim to be another special guest at Pitti Uomo

Following Simone Rocha, Dsm Kei Ninomiya and Danish brand Sunflower, there will be another special guest for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair scheduled in Florence from June 16 to 19. This is JiyongKim, the brand named after South Korean designer Jiyong Kim, who stood out among the top talents at the 2024 edition of the Lvmh Prize. During Pitti Uomo,...

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Pitti Immagine cancels E-p Summit edition in Florence

Pitti Immagine has cancelled the E-p Summit edition, a trade fair scheduled for April 9, 2026 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence, due to participation demand. A few months ago, a decision was made to reduce the event dedicated to fashion technologies to a single day. On March 19, as stated on the trade fair's website, the company decided to...