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TJX Companies bans mohair and goes fur-free

TJX Companies, the parent company of off-price retail chains TJ Maxx and TK Maxx, has opted to remove all natural fur, including angora, derived from rabbits, and mohair, taken from angora goats, from its collections. The decision comes weeks after Swedish retail giant H&M faces mounting pressure to re-ban mohair from its collections following a...

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Counterfeiting: Goyard's exclusivity attracts counterfeiters

Artificial intelligence authentication platform Entrupy has published its new State of the Fake report. Similar to the results published in 2025, this year's report shows Louis Vuitton as the brand with the highest volume of counterfeit products. It is followed by Gucci, Prada, Chanel and Dior. The enthusiasm for the Louis Vuitton monogram...

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BFC reveals shortlist for BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the names shortlisted for this year’s BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund (BFC/GQDFF). The designers selected for the coveted prize are Clothsurgeon, Derrick, Harri, and Labrum London. The winner of the fund is set to receive a 100,000 pound grant prize, as well as a year-long mentorship with an industry...

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'Stigmatized' or 'sustainable'? Vintage sales boost sees fur return

Laura Jacobs thought she'd never wear animal fur, having witnessed years of protests over its use in clothing -- until suddenly she started spotting it all over New York. Jacobs fished out the long mink her grandmother left her years ago and took it to a Manhattan furrier to give it a second act. Fur "was stigmatized for so long," Jacobs told...

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Independent brands and creativity define the 42nd edition of Riga Fashion Week

In a period where multinational brands are struggling to restore turnover and remain bound by brand DNA and archives, the current generation of Latvian fashion is instead playing with deep-rooted history and healthy creativity, two factors that defined the most recent edition of Riga Fashion Week. Riga developed a fashion sensibility and...

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Artificial intelligence in education: IED Milano's new fashion curriculum

IED Milano has introduced artificial intelligence into its fashion curriculum through a new partnership with Modelia, reflecting a broader shift in how digital tools are being integrated into design education. The collaboration sees Modelia’s platform incorporated into the second-year Fashion Design programme, where students are using AI to...

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Stéphane Rolland presents his new bridal collection from Barcelona

Madrid – Accompanied by his muse, Spanish model, presenter and entrepreneur Nieves Álvarez, French couturier Stéphane Rolland enchanted Barcelona with a show of his latest bridal and eveningwear creations. The collection was presented on Wednesday evening as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2026, set to the music of Manuel de Falla and...

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Exploring denim trends and education at Denim Première Vision Milan

Denim Première Vision Milan 2026 will return to Superstudio Più on May 20–21, bringing together industry professionals, educators and students to explore developments shaping the global denim sector and upcoming Autumn/Winter 2027–28 trends. Held under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan, the ninth Milan edition aims to combine sourcing,...

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"It always comes down to price:" Liz Hershfield on the real barriers to US cotton

There are countless sustainability initiatives across the global fashion industry, but who is truly driving that transition? Are their efforts visible to the public or not? In this series, we interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts, and activists in fashion to see what we can learn from their work. In this edition of...

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26 Nations, 26 Stories: How Adidas navigates global culture through football kit design

In less than two months, one of the world's biggest sporting events, the men's Football World Cup, is set to take place. The tournament, this time held across Canada, Mexico and the US, is not only the sporting event of the summer. It is also the grand finale of a historic collaboration: Adidas as the outfitter of the German national football...

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FW26 Handbags: satchels from Prada, Balenciaga, Chanel and more

Handbags are often a brand's primary revenue driver, offering higher profit margins than clothing and reaching a much wider audience. Because of this, they are essential for steering seasonal collections and boosting overall sales. This importance was reflected on the FW26 runways, where designers showcased a wide variety of satchels, ranging...

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Fashion takes over Design Week as brands blur the line between runway and room

The crossover between fashion and the home is nothing new. From Hermès blankets to Missoni towels and Versace ceramics, luxury brands have long extended their identities beyond clothing. But at this year's Milan Design Week, running alongside the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile, that crossover has reached a new level of ambition, and...