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The Kinshasa 'fashion lab' harnessing Central African talent

In an abandoned hangar surrounded by dusty trucks in Kinshasa, young student models strut down a catwalk of artificial grass, showcasing their first-ever collection to their Congolese fashion school peers. Container ships rumble outside in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, but the room holding the makeshift runway in the Regional...

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AAFA study: Fashion fakes not only hurt brands but are also dangerous to health

Counterfeit apparel, footwear and accessories present serious chemical and product safety hazards to consumers. This is the conclusion of a recent study titled “Unboxing Fake Fashion Unleashing Real Dangers”. It was released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and supported by total assurance quality provider Intertek. As part...

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Is the NFL Super Bowl evolving into a fashion week?

The National Football League’s annual Super Bowl is no longer just a championship football game; its upcoming showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in San Francisco sees the NFL deepening its ties to fashion with a series of fashion shows, designer collaborations, and retail activations. Highlights include American...

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Major shows, memories and buyer favourites: FW26 highlights from Berlin

Following fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and Copenhagen, all eyes have been on the German capital in recent days. Berlin Fashion Week has established itself as a hub for emerging talent and a new destination for international brands. It was indeed global labels this season that made up the big names on the calendar. These include the Berlin-based...

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Tamara Ralph expands into eyewear with T Henri

Luxury fashion house Tamara Ralph, known for its haute couture and bridal collections, has unveiled its debut eyewear capsule in collaboration with handcrafted eyewear brand T Henri, designed to intersect eyewear, fine jewellery, and collectable design. The exclusive ‘Moonbeam’ collection embodies the key pillars of both brands, merging Tamara...

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FS Live Webinar: The Future of Wellness A Five-Year Forecast

Want to know what's next for wellness? Join the FS Beauty & Wellness team for a live discussion on the trends shaping consumer well-being over the next five years, and what they mean for your brand. We're continuing our partnership with Spate, combining our annual trend insights with their data on Google Search and TikTok for a deep dive into...

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Nike reestablishes momentum in Lyst’s Q4 index, product focus drives renewed demand

Nike returned to the top 20 of the Lyst Index in Q4 2025, marking its first appearance in two years and signaling a shift in the brand’s demand. Ranked at 19, the re-entry reflects consumer response to a clearer product strategy and targeted collaborations during the peak holiday period. For this quarter, the Q4 2025 Lyst Index pointed to a...

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SLIM’s Fashion & Arts School and Benilde partner to strengthen fashion education

SLIM’s Fashion & Arts School, one of the Philippines’ longest-standing fashion institutions, has formed a formal partnership with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (Benilde) to preserve and expand fashion education in the country. The alliance was established through a memorandum of understanding signed in September 2025 and aims to integrate...

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Basketball star Luka Dončić launches direct-to-fan platform

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has partnered with e-commerce platform Shopify to launch his own direct-to-fan “universe,” called 77X, offering exclusive merchandise and collectibles, alongside content and live experiences for his fans. In a statement, the NBA star said the move creates a new model for athlete-fan connection, designed to...

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Adidas unveils Bad Bunny’s first-ever signature shoe

Sportswear giant Adidas has unveiled the first signature shoe from Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl, where the Puerto Rican rapper and singer is performing the halftime show. The Adidas BadBo 1.0 sneaker blends street and sport, adds Adidas, while also celebrating “the evolution of identity and self-expression,”...

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Berlin Fashion Week: John Lawrence Sullivan explores boxing and black metal for AW26

John Lawrence Sullivan boxed its way into the hearts of Berlin Fashion Week with a collection soundtracked by metal riffs. Japanese designer and label founder, Arashi Yanagawa, explained in a post-show interview that he drew inspiration from the shared mentality of his past career as a boxer and Norwegian black metal. This includes strength,...

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Nike relaunches All Conditions Gear brand, plots Beijing store

Nike is continuing its specialised sports-centric transformation with the latest relaunch of its All Conditions Gear (ACG) brand. The sportswear giant hailed the revival as a “renewed commitment to outdoor performance”, zoning in on trail running, hiking and exploration. Alongside a revitalised marketing strategy, ACG is due to open its first...