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Alphalyr Wins 2026 ANDAM Innovation Prize for AI in fashion supply chain

ANDAM has awarded French technology company Alphalyr the 2026 ANDAM Innovation Prize, granting the startup €100,000 for its artificial intelligence platform focused on supply chain, retail, and e-commerce analytics for the fashion industry. The award, announced in Paris on 22 May, recognizes technological innovations aimed at reshaping the...

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Tennis player Jodie Burrage to wear Crew Sport apparel on court

British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has expanded its partnership with British tennis player Jodie Burrage, naming her an official Crew Sport ambassador, as it continues to establish its presence within technical sportswear. The move builds on Burrage’s existing role as a global brand ambassador for the British brand and will see her wearing...

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PFW men's SS27: key shows from Hermès, Givenchy and Celine on the schedule

Paris - The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) has unveiled the provisional schedule for Paris Fashion Week Men's spring/summer 2027. The event will take place from June 23 to 28, 2026. It features the return of several heritage houses, a variety of presentation formats and the arrival of new international independent labels....

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Why Gen X may actually be more sustainable than Gen Z

Many assume that Gen Z is the most "woke" and environmentally conscious generation, and, for the most part, they are not wrong. A study by Deloitte found that those born between 1997 and 2012 are more likely to adopt sustainable habits than older demographics, from avoiding traveling by plane to embracing vegan or vegetarian diets and steering...

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Kearney Report: Luxury sector shifts to stabilisation, not decline

Kearney’s latest '2026 Global Luxury Industry Outlook' report suggests the global luxury sector is moving into a period of stabilisation instead of a decline, as brands address slower growth, shifting consumer expectations and continued economic uncertainty. The consultancy firm forecasts luxury market growth of 2 to 4 percent in 2026, below...

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Australian Fashion Week resort 2027: minimal monochromes, tie-dyes and more

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) relocated Fashion Week from Carriageworks—its home for the past 13 years—to the Museum of Contemporary Art, set against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Designers unveiled collections tailored to the trans-seasonal resort market, a category...

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In Pictures: Cannes red carpet showstoppers

While the Oscars and the Met Ball are one-night wonders, the Cannes Film Festival is the fashion equivalent of an ultra marathon -- 11 days and nights of unrelenting red carpet premieres featuring some of the planet's biggest stars and influencers. Ahead of Saturday's awards ceremony, AFP brings you some of the chicest and craziest looks, and...

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H&M 2026 study: fashion between self-expression and social pressure

Young adults in Germany experience fashion as a balancing act between individuality and public judgment. This is according to a representative study by H&M, conducted by the opinion research institute Civey in early 2026 among 1,000 German citizens aged 18 to 35. The results paint an ambivalent picture of modern fashion consumption. While 91...

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BFC announces recipients of 2026/27 NewGen programme

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled the 2026/27 cohort of NewGen participants alongside a renewed commitment to the initiative through an extended partnership with Pull&Bear. New designers selected for this edition include Francesca Lake, Gui Rosa and Petra Fagerström. They will join existing NewGen talent: A Letter, Charlie...

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La Colección 6.0: Emerging Ecuadorian designers explore cultural identity and innovation

A new generation of Ecuadorian fashion designers showcased collections focused on cultural identity, experimental materials, and responsible production during the sixth edition of “La Colección,” the annual graduate runway presentation hosted by Universidad San Francisco de Quito. According to organisers in a press release, “La Colección 6.0”...

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Arab World Institute: call for applications for the 2026 Arab World Fashion Prize

Paris - The Arab World Institute (L’Institut du Monde Arabe) is launching the second edition of the Arab World Fashion Prize (Arab Fashion Award – AFA IMA). The call for applications is open until June 1, 2026. The inaugural award ceremony took place in October 2025. It was attended by Jack Lang, who was president of the IMA at the time, and...

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Paul Smith launches collaboration with Gabriela Hearst

British designer Paul Smith has launched a limited-edition collection with his friend, Gabriela Hearst, centred around their “shared sensibility around craft and design”. The collaboration is described as having been “developed organically from a mutual passion for craftmanship and tailoring,” drawing on their longstanding friendship, love of...