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From Margiela to Marni: OTB’s creative shake-up may just be the beginning

In a season of notable reshuffles across fashion’s creative directors, the news of Meryll Rogge taking the helm at Marni might appear subdued compared to the drama at more headline-grabbing houses. But make no mistake, her appointment is a quietly significant moment not just for the Milanese label, but for its parent company, OTB, which has been...

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Hoka and MAAP collaborate on hybrid running and cycling shoe

Hoka has joined forces with Australian cycling brand Maap to create a shoe that blends running, cycling and lifestyle. The two brands have developed a shoe based on Hoka’s ‘Tecton X 2’ sole. It features a carbon fibre plate to enable dynamic running on different surfaces, the US footwear and apparel supplier Deckers Brands announced on Tuesday....

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BFC’s Laura Weir says it's “time to reset” in first speech as CEO

Laura Weir, the British Fashion Council’s new chief executive, has been in her role for 77 days, and at the BFC’s summer party in London, she unveiled several strategic updates designed to drive the “next British fashion era,” as she looks to revitalise the fashion economy for British designers. In her speech at the Serpentine Pavilion, Weir...

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Lucy & Yak launch new sub-brand offering a “more muted, tranquil approach”

Socially and environmentally conscious British lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak, known for its colourful and joyful clothing, is launching a new sub-brand, L&Y, which will offer clothing that makes a statement “in a more understated way”. Launching in September, L&Y will debut with small, “thoughtful” drops throughout the season, offering a “more...

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Fashion Trust Arabia announces 2025 awards and new advisory board

Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) has announced the 7th edition of its annual awards, set to take place in November 2025 in Doha. The non-profit organization, which supports designers from the MENA region, will spotlight India as this year’s Guest Country in collaboration with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The 2025 awards will honor designers...

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Milan court orders judicial administration for Loro Piana

Another case of labour exploitation involving a luxury brand has emerged. This time it concerns LVMH-owned brand, Loro Piana. A Milan Court has ordered judicial administration for one year for Loro Piana. Frédéric Arnault has been the CEO of the company since June 10. According to Italian news agency Ansa, the measure taken by the judges of the...

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Zandra Rhodes unveils swimwear collaboration with Oceanus

Legendary textile and fashion designer Zandra Rhodes, known for her bright prints, has unveiled a new collection in collaboration with luxury swim and resortwear brand Oceanus, which makes its pieces from recycled materials. Rhodes worked closely with Hannah Attalah, founder of Oceanus on the high summer 2025 collection, which reimagines three...

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NABA to open its first campus outside of Italy in London

Italian-based NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, which offers design, fashion and media courses, is expanding internationally with its first campus outside of Italy in London. The London campus, opening in October 2026, is being described as a “strategic hub” for the largest academy of fine arts in Italy as it looks to drive its international...

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The Children’s Place to collaborate with Sanrio

The Children’s Place, Inc., the largest pure-play children’s speciality retailer in North America, has signed a multi-season collaboration with global lifestyle brand Sanrio, best known for Hello Kitty, as it looks to offer collections that resonate with both parents “and the next generation of fans”. The multi-season partnership will launch the...

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Desigual embraces artificial intelligence to expand its creative universe and optimise its operations

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the fashion industry has been as rapid as it has been provocative. First came astonishment, then experimentation, and finally, a more critical stage in which many brands are asking themselves: what role do we want to play in a creative ecosystem increasingly mediated by this technology?...

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Newly tied: How casual the tie hangs for SS26

When the working day ends in the financial districts of the world, businessmen loosen their ties. In other offices, the rules of business attire have relaxed, especially since the pandemic, and the formal accessory remains in the wardrobe. During this casualisation, a new generation – one that had to learn to tie a knot via a TikTok video – has...

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Sustainable sneakers: Materials, production, and the future of footwear

The footwear sector, including sneakers, is incorporating sustainability initiatives, as these products are now a constant in fashion collections and are increasingly worn for various occasions. Sneakers are the focus of research and experimental projects by material producers for sustainable, recyclable, or partially recyclable components....