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Footwear designer to watch: Annie Purdy

British footwear design is undergoing a revival, and it is being led by a new crop of designers looking to place innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability at the core of their designs. Leading the resurgence is recent London College of Fashion (LCF) and Royal College of Art graduate Annie Purdy, who was awarded the Sustainable Development...

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Saint Laurent tops Lyst Index: The power of consistent brand vision

While this season's industry conversations revolve around new beginnings, the latest Lyst Index suggests consumers may be craving something else entirely: consistency. Amid creative reshuffles and collective realignments, one thing seems certain. The brands currently succeeding know exactly who they are and remain true to their vision. One such...

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Deloitte study: “Half of all consumers have no favourite brand”

In a global environment of uncertainty and mistrust, brands nevertheless remain an important point of reference. Over the past five years, trust in domestic companies has increased for 43.1 percent of respondents, a rise of 28.6 percent. Trust in small, niche brands grew by 29.2 percent for 39 percent of respondents. Large brands also saw an...

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Polimoda Talent also awards a digital runway casting solution platform

Luigi Simonetti and Syncroni by Hatem Ben Hassine are the winners of Polimoda's Talent 2025. This is the programme that transforms the innovative ideas of the school's students and alumni, guiding them through a journey of entrepreneurial growth and experimentation in the fashion sector. After six months of development, mentorship and design...

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Accademia Costume & moda presents 12 young talents on the runway

Twelve talents from Accademia Costume & moda showcased their collections in Milan on October 29, during Fashion Graduate Italia. For the occasion, Accademia Costume & moda (ACM) presented the haute couture capsule collections created by twelve designers from the academic master's in Haute Couture, Fashion Design. The collections were developed...

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What 'thinking sustainably' means at Lagos Fashion Week

Lagos - Four days before the Éki kéré show at Lagos Fashion Week, sewing machines were still whirring in the workshop of this popular Nigerian brand. The studio is located in the heart of the cultural and economic capital of Africa's most populous country. On that day, brand founder Abasiekeme Ukanireh gathered models and seamstresses for the...

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Pinterest unveils AI-powered assistant to enhance shopping experience

Social media platform Pinterest has unveiled its first AI-powered visual-first assistant, designed to transform online shopping and discovery. The Pinterest Assistant is described as much more than a typical chatbot, but rather an AI-powered tool designed to solve the “I’ll know it when I see it" problem that a lot of people get when shopping,...

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Eyewear trends: Most fashionable styles for SS26

The spring/summer 2026 shows confirmed the creative power of sunglasses and opticals. The accessory has once again become the perfect canvas for personal expression, bringing a wide range of influences. From futuristic shapes and 70s accents to high-tech styles and “look-at-me” models, here are the five most creative eyewear styles for the...

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Nigerian designer embraces 'clashes' and 'chaos' at Lagos Fashion Week

Models strutted down the runway, their beaded and sequined dresses evoking the traditional facial scarring still done in some parts of Nigeria. Others donned outfits paying homage to adire, a traditional Yoruba indigo fabric long prized for its craftsmanship. Kanyinsola Onalaja's show kicked off Lagos Fashion Week in style, in what has been a...

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Diesel and Karol G announce 'Tropicoqueta' capsule collection

Diesel's creative director, Glenn Martens, has collaborated with Karol G on a capsule collection inspired by her latest album. The collection embodies the bold, versatile and trend-setting personal style of the Colombian musician, Diesel announced on Wednesday. The collaboration is inspired by her new album, 'Tropicoqueta', which was released in...

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Ied students showcase at Fashion Graduate Italia 2025

Ied students showcased their collections in Milan today, opening Fashion Graduate Italia. The event, which runs until October 30, is organised by Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda. This third-sector body is a hub that brings together Italian post-graduate institutions and academies in the fashion sector. It is sponsored by the Lombardy Region...

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Hed Mayner to present fashion show and event at Pitti Uomo in Florence

Hed Mayner is joining the special events programme for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, organiser Pitti Immagine announced on Wednesday. He will host a fashion show and an event during the Florentine menswear trade fair, which will also feature Soshi Otsuki as a guest designer. “Creating is thinking with your hands,” said Francesca Tacconi, special...