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Starting from scratch, textile hemp follows in linen's footsteps

Villepinte (France) - From suits and jeans to flip-flops, hemp, a natural fibre used in textiles for centuries before falling into disuse, is making a comeback. Its advocates hope it will follow the same path in fashion as linen. At the Première Vision trade fair in Villepinte, near Paris, the European Confederation of Flax and Hemp (ALCE) stand...

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Pieter Mulier’s arrival at Versace signals a reset for the Italian luxury house

Thursday’s announcement that Pieter Mulier will become chief creative officer of Versace confirms what fashion circles had been whispering for months. The Prada Group and Versace jointly confirmed the appointment, positioning the Belgian designer at the creative helm of one of fashion’s most iconic names as it enters a new chapter under Italian...

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Milan Fashion Week and Winter Olympics clash: 162 events scheduled, debuts at Fendi and Marni

The fashion week dedicated to womenswear for autumn/winter 2026 is scheduled from February 24 to March 2. Debuts include Maria Grazia Chiuri for Fendi and Meryll Rogge for Marni. Demna, at Gucci, will present his first catwalk show after unveiling his debut collection for the Kering-owned brand last September, titled “Gucci La famiglia”. The...

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In Pictures: AW26 street style at Berlin Fashion Week

As the German capital's fashion week celebrated its grand finale on Monday, temperatures dropped to almost minus ten degrees. The pavements were frozen, turning them into an ice rink. Additionally, there was a public transport strike. Despite these conditions, fashion enthusiasts were not deterred from showcasing their best looks. An overview of...

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Naturalizer unveils debut collaboration with June Ambrose

Celebrity stylist June Ambrose, who has worked with Jay-Z and Missy Elliott and was a creative partner with Puma, has unveiled her first collaboration with Caleres’ women’s footwear brand Naturalizer as the brand's global ambassador and guest creative director. Drawing on her experience combining sport and fashion, fashion disruptor Ambrose has...

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Vegan fashion: Certifications, market data, and guides to decluttering

The vegan fashion market is a niche but increasingly important sector, driven by the demand for cruelty-free products. According to data from the American research company Market.Us, the global vegan fashion market is projected to reach approximately 1,281.2 billion dollars by 2034. This is up from 556.3 billion dollars in 2024. This growth...

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CampusFP fashion week 2026 showcases students’ vision for the future of fashion

CampusFP Fashion Week will return on February 6, 2026, bringing together students from vocational training centres across the Community of Madrid to present physical and digital runway shows focused on fashion, technology and future-ready skills. Now in its ninth edition, the event positions vocational education as a practical laboratory for...

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The Kinshasa 'fashion lab' harnessing Central African talent

In an abandoned hangar surrounded by dusty trucks in Kinshasa, young student models strut down a catwalk of artificial grass, showcasing their first-ever collection to their Congolese fashion school peers. Container ships rumble outside in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, but the room holding the makeshift runway in the Regional...

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AAFA study: Fashion fakes not only hurt brands but are also dangerous to health

Counterfeit apparel, footwear and accessories present serious chemical and product safety hazards to consumers. This is the conclusion of a recent study titled “Unboxing Fake Fashion Unleashing Real Dangers”. It was released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and supported by total assurance quality provider Intertek. As part...

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Is the NFL Super Bowl evolving into a fashion week?

The National Football League’s annual Super Bowl is no longer just a championship football game; its upcoming showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in San Francisco sees the NFL deepening its ties to fashion with a series of fashion shows, designer collaborations, and retail activations. Highlights include American...

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Major shows, memories and buyer favourites: FW26 highlights from Berlin

Following fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and Copenhagen, all eyes have been on the German capital in recent days. Berlin Fashion Week has established itself as a hub for emerging talent and a new destination for international brands. It was indeed global labels this season that made up the big names on the calendar. These include the Berlin-based...

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Tamara Ralph expands into eyewear with T Henri

Luxury fashion house Tamara Ralph, known for its haute couture and bridal collections, has unveiled its debut eyewear capsule in collaboration with handcrafted eyewear brand T Henri, designed to intersect eyewear, fine jewellery, and collectable design. The exclusive ‘Moonbeam’ collection embodies the key pillars of both brands, merging Tamara...