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Kearney Report: Luxury sector shifts to stabilisation, not decline

Kearney’s latest '2026 Global Luxury Industry Outlook' report suggests the global luxury sector is moving into a period of stabilisation instead of a decline, as brands address slower growth, shifting consumer expectations and continued economic uncertainty. The consultancy firm forecasts luxury market growth of 2 to 4 percent in 2026, below...

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Australian Fashion Week resort 2027: minimal monochromes, tie-dyes and more

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) relocated Fashion Week from Carriageworks—its home for the past 13 years—to the Museum of Contemporary Art, set against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Designers unveiled collections tailored to the trans-seasonal resort market, a category...

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In Pictures: Cannes red carpet showstoppers

While the Oscars and the Met Ball are one-night wonders, the Cannes Film Festival is the fashion equivalent of an ultra marathon -- 11 days and nights of unrelenting red carpet premieres featuring some of the planet's biggest stars and influencers. Ahead of Saturday's awards ceremony, AFP brings you some of the chicest and craziest looks, and...

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H&M 2026 study: fashion between self-expression and social pressure

Young adults in Germany experience fashion as a balancing act between individuality and public judgment. This is according to a representative study by H&M, conducted by the opinion research institute Civey in early 2026 among 1,000 German citizens aged 18 to 35. The results paint an ambivalent picture of modern fashion consumption. While 91...

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BFC announces recipients of 2026/27 NewGen programme

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled the 2026/27 cohort of NewGen participants alongside a renewed commitment to the initiative through an extended partnership with Pull&Bear. New designers selected for this edition include Francesca Lake, Gui Rosa and Petra Fagerström. They will join existing NewGen talent: A Letter, Charlie...

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La Colección 6.0: Emerging Ecuadorian designers explore cultural identity and innovation

A new generation of Ecuadorian fashion designers showcased collections focused on cultural identity, experimental materials, and responsible production during the sixth edition of “La Colección,” the annual graduate runway presentation hosted by Universidad San Francisco de Quito. According to organisers in a press release, “La Colección 6.0”...

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Arab World Institute: call for applications for the 2026 Arab World Fashion Prize

Paris - The Arab World Institute (L’Institut du Monde Arabe) is launching the second edition of the Arab World Fashion Prize (Arab Fashion Award – AFA IMA). The call for applications is open until June 1, 2026. The inaugural award ceremony took place in October 2025. It was attended by Jack Lang, who was president of the IMA at the time, and...

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Paul Smith launches collaboration with Gabriela Hearst

British designer Paul Smith has launched a limited-edition collection with his friend, Gabriela Hearst, centred around their “shared sensibility around craft and design”. The collaboration is described as having been “developed organically from a mutual passion for craftmanship and tailoring,” drawing on their longstanding friendship, love of...

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Zara and Bad Bunny launch their collection: from Puerto Rico to the world

Madrid – In one of its most significant strategic initiatives this year, the collaborative capsule collection designed by Zara with Bad Bunny and his creative team went on sale this Thursday, May 21. With this collection, the main fashion chain of the Inditex group not only renews its offering for the spring/summer 2026 season but also, and...

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Louis Vuitton mixes ruffles, biker leather and pop art in a star-studded New York show

New York - French fashion house Louis Vuitton merged ruffles, biker-style leather and the pop graphic art of Keith Haring for its cruise 2027 collection. The brand presented the collection on Wednesday evening in a star-studded show at a New York museum. Watched by Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Cate Blanchett, the artistic director of Louis...

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Eco Age calls for brands to label "forever chemicals" on clothing

Eco Age, the sustainable fashion platform and communications agency, is calling on UK and EU regulators to pass legislation to ensure that PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are labelled on clothing and textile products on physical hang tags and on digital product listings. As PFAS regulation...

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Lacoste elevating collaboration with Roland-Garros for 2026

French sports and lifestyle brand Lacoste is deepening its relationship with the tennis Grand Slam tournament Roland-Garros for 2026 with a co-branded collection and a new Club Lacoste concept. In a statement, Lacoste said the collaboration with Roland-Garros is a “meeting point between sport and culture,” and will include a co-branded...