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Forestami and Prada Group launch major urban forestry education initiative for Milan schools

The partnership between Forestami and the Prada Group has introduced a new educational initiative targeted at 100 primary school classes across Milan. This program is central to their effort to instill a foundational understanding of urban ecology in young students. The initiative aims to position trees as essential infrastructure for improving...

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Net-a-Porter selects three New York labels for 2026 Vanguard programme

Luxury e-tailer Net-a-Porter has selected three New York-based labels, Kallmeyer, Colleen Allen and Heirlome for its 2026 Vanguard mentorship programme dedicated to “championing the next generation of emerging designers” across the retailer. In a statement, British-based Net-a-Porter said the three brands had been selected as they are “fast...

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Zara unveils collaboration with Willy Chavarria

Spanish retailer Zara, part of Inditex, has unveiled a collection with New York-based designer Willy Chavarria, celebrating “culture, freedom of identity, and fashion global scale”. The collection is called ‘Vatisimo,’ and is derived from the superlative form of “vato,” a colloquial term used in the Chicano community to refer to friends,...

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Belgian designer Chloë Reners recognized at ITS contest in Trieste

Belgian designer Chloë Reners has won the ITS jury special mention award. The award ceremony for the 24th edition of the contest took place on March 20, in Trieste, Italy. The organisers emphasised that the award “is designed to offer tailored support, in line with her creative needs and aspirations. More than a celebration, it represents a...

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R|Elan Circular Design Challenge winner CRCLE debuts at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026

The winner of the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (CDC), Chennai-based label CRCLE, presented its collection ‘DIALOGUE’ at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026, highlighting circular design approaches in contemporary menswear. Founded by Varshne, CRCLE focuses on integrating craft, material innovation and sustainability into its design process. The...

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Pre-Fall 2026: Military luxe is a major trend: Olive green, officer details and more

There’s a renewed presence of military- and utilitarian-inspired silhouettes in the Pre-Fall 26 collections; anchored by khaki and olive green as practical, season-bridging hues. The trend is multifaceted, balancing classic officer-style details such as fitted, belted jackets and polished brass buttons, as seen at Veronica Beard—with more...

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Ukrainian Fashion Week AW26/27 as an act of cultural continuity

Since its return to Kyiv in September 2024, Ukrainian Fashion Week has been held under conditions that repeatedly disrupt the regular rhythm of a fashion week. The autumn/winter 2026/27 edition was no exception. Between a postponed date and ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with noticeable consequences for power and heat...

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H&M strengthens sportswear offering with Barcelona launch of new running collection

Madrid – H&M presented its new collection for runners this Thursday, March 19, at what the Swedish fashion multinational described as an “unprecedented global event in Barcelona”. The menswear and womenswear collection strengthens the brand's position in the increasingly strategic sportswear segment. It further specialises the offering of its...

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New evidence in Epstein files prompts renewed focus on modelling industry abuse

The case was previously closed. However, the accusers hope that investigations into Jeffrey Epstein could lead to its reopening. On Thursday, 15 women alleging sexual violence in the modelling industry asked the French judiciary to investigate Gerald Marie, a former executive of the prestigious modelling agency Elite Model Management (Elite)....

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Uproar over Zara and Galliano: 'This is a power move from Inditex'

One day after the announcement that John Galliano is collaborating with Spanish retailer Zara, reactions from fashion professionals are flooding in. The fact that a fashion icon whose work has defined haute couture is now aligning with one of the world's largest fast fashion retailers has struck a nerve in the industry. What exactly is behind...

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Radiant Earth: The 2028 colour trend spotted on the catwalk

Radiant Earth was revealed as the Colour of the Year for 2028 by WGSN and Coloro earlier this week. The shade, a warm, earthy orange, was described by the trend forecasting platforms as a “reliable yet assertive neutral”. In a broader context, the two companies said the selection was reflective of a customer increasingly prioritising thriving...

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Comfort, sustainability and nostalgia: AEC's key footwear trends for AW27

Following the success of Spanish supplier fair Futurmoda earlier this month, which brought together over 4,100 professionals in Elche, AEC and international consultancy Trendstop presented the trends that will define the autumn/winter 2027/2028 season for footwear and components. Manuel Román, president of AEC, stressed that this presentation is...