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NYFW FW26 Colour trends: Yellow ochre, moss green, shades of brown and more

In the late 1990s, fears surrounding Y2K were widespread, and designers responded with somber palettes that mirrored the mood of technological unease. In many respects, NYFW FW26, revisited that same tension. Colour on the runways was predominately black, closely recalling the pared-back minimalism seen at Calvin Klein, Jil Sander and Prada...

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LFW AW26: Julien Macdonald and Joseph return to a packed schedule

As the global fashion industry turns its attention to London, there is a renewed focus on British designers and brands under the leadership of Laura Weir, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, for the February edition of London Fashion Week, with the return of Julien Macdonald, Phoebe English, and Joseph to the schedule. Running from...

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Raeburn moves studios and announces “a new chapter”

British sustainable fashion brand Raeburn, founded by designer Christopher Raeburn, has relocated its studio from East London to a new permanent home in the Design District, Greenwich North. The move is described as a “milestone moment” for the brand, and sees it joining more than 170 businesses located at the purpose-built hub of 16 buildings...

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From Bottega Veneta's trademarked Intrecciato to the US patent office's rejection of Naghedi's weave

Naghedi, the US-based bag brand founded by Sara Naghedi in 2016, and the Kering-owned Italian label Bottega Veneta, renowned for its Intrecciato motif, represent two landmark cases in intellectual property. In 2025, Bottega Veneta celebrated the 50th anniversary of Intrecciato, the craftsmanship that defines the brand founded in Vicenza in 1966....

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Expansion, evolution and ethical reframing at NYFW AW26

New York Fashion Week's Autumn/Winter 2026 season has officially come to an end, kicking off during a period of reflection, introspection, and redefinition for American fashion. Running from February 11 to February 16, this season of NYFW saw several noteworthy debuts and returning designers present their AW26 collections on the official Council...

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Lands’ End taps four LFW designers to reimagine its tote bag

American retailer Lands’ End has unveiled a collaboration with four London-based designers, Labrum, Talia Byre, Ashish and Priya Ahluwalia, ahead of London Fashion Week, which kicks off on February 19. Lands’ End tapped the LFW designers to reimagine its signature canvas tote bag “through their own distinctive creative lens,” to raise funds for...

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BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2026 shortlist announced

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has shortlisted Aaron Esh, Bianca Saunders, Clio Peppiatt, Knwls, Onalaja, and Talia Byre for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund (BFC/VDFF) 2026. Launched in 2008, the BFC/VDFF has previously championed designers, including Conner Ives, Chopova Lowena, and Richard Quinn, and aims to “identify and support...

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Former Matches executive Carl Tallents launches activewear brand

Carl Tallents, former chief commercial officer at Matches, has launched a new activewear brand, Now You Live, positioned at the intersection of luxury and wellbeing. Described as a new kind of activewear brand, Now You Live has been designed to offer refined and grounded athleisure built for modern life and launches with a considered wardrobe of...

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Depop launches campaign designed to reframe resale as ‘practical personal economy’

A new US campaign launched by Depop is aiming to reposition resale as a “practical personal economy”, urging consumers to see the sector as a means to support everyday life. Dubbed ‘Depoponomics’, the campaign looks to spotlight how customers are funding personal expenses through their personal style. Video director Dave Meyers oversaw the...

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First global brand ambassador: Lily Collins becomes the face of Zalando

Zalando has appointed British-American actress Lily Collins as its first global brand ambassador to highlight the creative expression and individuality of its customers. The year-long partnership will include two major campaigns; the curation of exclusive content formats; and style edits, the Berlin-based online retailer announced on Tuesday....

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GEMS education and London College of Fashion form strategic partnership to expand fashion education

GEMS Education has entered into a strategic partnership with the London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL) to enhance access to specialist fashion education and professional pathways for students in the Middle East and beyond. Under the collaboration, GEMS Education will work with LCF to develop expanded opportunities...

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Sabato De Sarno funds new scholarships for fashion at IED Florence school

Fashion designer Sabato De Sarno has launched two new scholarships for students enrolled in the fashion design programme at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Florence campus, organisers confirmed. The awards will cover 50 percent of tuition for up to three years for two recipients who maintain strong academic performance. De Sarno, known for...