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PFW FW26 color trends: Saturated shades of wine, purple, cobalt blue and more

Against a backdrop of unsettling world news, Paris Fashion Week became a brief refuge from the relentless news cycle. Coincidentally, this mood was reflected on the runways, where designers gravitated toward saturated colors like red wine, purple, cobalt blue and bright yellow. Sarah Burton, presenting her third collection for Givenchy, grounded...

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Fashion Law Institute Africa unveils Top 100 women shaping African fashion

The Fashion Law Institute Africa has released the third edition of its Top 100 Women in African Fashion list, recognising leading figures driving innovation, leadership and growth across the continent’s fashion industry. Unveiled in Lagos in March 2026, the list highlights women working across a wide range of sectors, including fashion business,...

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Jeanologia launches AI-powered laser design tool for denim

Denim specialist Jeanologia has launched a new laser tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) created to extract precise denim designs directly from a picture. Dubbed ‘Billy AI’, the tool intends to address the long process of translating a vintage denim garment into a laser design ready for production, reducing the time span to just...

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University of Palermo connects students with industry through real-world design workshop

The University of Palermo has launched a new academic workshop as part of its “Real Works for Real Clients” programme, reinforcing the link between design education and industry collaboration. Developed within the university’s Bachelor of Design, the initiative brings students together with professionals and companies to work on real-world...

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Salt Life continues to accelerate lifestyle offering with debut fragrance

Salt Life, the coastal lifestyle brand part of Iconix International, is continuing to accelerate its transformation beyond apparel to capture the “life on the water” experience, with a new global licensing deal with beauty company Revlon Consumer Products LLC, to develop its first-ever fragrance collection, expanding the brand into the beauty...

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John Galliano is joining forces with Spanish retailer Zara

Designer John Galliano, who departed Maison Margiela in 2024, is back, and this time it will be in partnership with Spanish retailer Zara. In a short statement, Zara confirmed it has inked a two-year creative partnership with Galliano, who will “re-author the brand’s archives through a series of seasonal collections”. The move will see Galliano...

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Asos launches modest wear label Iyal

E-commerce giant Asos is expanding its presence in modest wear with the launch of the dedicated label, Iyal. The brand is debuting with a collection of 64 styles spanning occasion wear, tailoring and everyday pieces. This includes ruffled or caped dresses, coordinated sets, skirt suits, and matching hijabs in both plain and statement prints. A...

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New Balance named official footwear and apparel partner of New England Patriots

New Balance has been named as the official and exclusive athletic footwear and apparel partner of the American football team, New England Patriots, as well as its associated playing field, Gillette Stadium. The long-term agreement is said to reflect a commitment to the team, with the sponsorship to take shape through performance, facility and...

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Prince taps C-Life Group to expand apparel across North America

Racquet sports and lifestyle brand Prince has announced a partnership with wholesale apparel company C-Life Group to design, manufacture, and distribute Prince-branded apparel across the US and Canada as it looks to evolve into a comprehensive performance and lifestyle apparel brand. Prince, owned by global brand development and licensing...

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Reebok launches padel apparel with GLDN PNT

Global sportswear brand Reebok is expanding into padel sports in collaboration with GLDN PNT, a premium, lifestyle-driven activewear brand exclusively dedicated to the sport of padel, one of the world's fastest-growing sports. The collaboration will see Reebok launching an exclusive performance-driven padel apparel collection with GLDN PNT for...

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Whoop unveils first fashion line with Samuel Ross

In January, Whoop, the wearable tracker, named British fashion designer Samuel Ross, best known for founding the luxury streetwear label A-Cold-Wall*, as creative director of a new multiyear collaborative project with his design studio SR_A to reimagine the Whoop brand as elevated high-fashion athleisurewear. The result is a “technical garment...

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Next Gen design competition 2026 opens call for young European creatives

The Next Gen Design Competition 2026 has launched its open call, inviting young designers across Europe to submit projects exploring the theme “Futures Worth Living.” The initiative encourages creatives aged 18 to 35 to develop human-centred design solutions addressing environmental, social and cultural challenges. Organised by a consortium of...