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Polimoda and FIT renew 40-year collaboration agreement

All industry insiders know Polimoda, a Florentine institution of excellence in the fashion landscape. However, few are aware that the International Polytechnic of Fashion, now Polimoda, was founded in 1986. It was established through a collaboration between the city of Florence and New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The initiative...

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Inside JW Anderson's new pop-up store in Paris

British fashion label JW Anderson opened its first retail space in Paris on Thursday, taking over the 15 Rue du Louvre address, a few blocks away from the Louvre Museum. The pop-up store will stay open until September 24, featuring a selection of men’s and womenswear items, as well as curated pieces from the brand's homeware collection. Sanchez...

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Hermès to present its first ever Haute Couture collection in January 2027

Paris - Luxury group Hermès is launching into haute couture and will present its first ever collection in January, AFP learned from the group, confirming a report from WWD. French designer Nadège Vanhée, who has headed the group's womenswear collections since 2014, will be responsible for creating this first collection, the French brand...

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TikTok users call out Zara for its now-dubbed ‘deadly trousers’

Social media has been flooded with videos from users worldwide featuring a pair of Zara trousers, though not for the reasons any brand would hope for. On paper, they have all the makings of a summer staple. They feature a fluid drape, an elasticated waistband, and are available in up to six colours for 22.95 euros. They could save any summer...

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Kaws reimagines MLB’s Yankees and Dodgers for new collection

Kaws, the American artist known for his signature XX motif and Mickey Mouse-inspired companion, has teamed up with Fanatics and Complex to launch a limited-edition collection with two of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) most well-loved franchises, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. The collaboration coincides with the two teams'...

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True Religion launches eyewear with FGX International

Fashion and lifestyle brand True Religion has signed a licensing deal with FGX International, an EssilorLuxottica company, to launch a new collection of men’s and women’s sunglasses and eyewear. As part of the partnership, FGX International will design, manufacture and distribute fashion sunglasses and eyewear inspired by True Religion’s “rich...

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Fashion's mystery man Margiela sells off his archives

After spending his career scrupulously avoiding being photographed, star Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela has decided to open up and sell off part of his personal archives. Fans of the 69-year-old trailblazer, who retired in 2009, will be able to snap up artefacts ranging from sketches to one of his white work coats at an auction in...

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Viktor&Rolf focuses on mirrors and Franck Sorbier on a journey to the past at Paris Haute Couture

Paris - Paris Haute Couture Week concludes its final day of shows this Thursday, July 9, closing an edition dedicated to the autumn/winter 2026-2027 season, which has been presented in the French capital since last Monday. The Dutch duo Viktor&Rolf presented a collection based on contrasts, with an original staging. On a revolving stage...

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Chanel and men: Is the house launching a men's ready-to-wear line?

The scene is set in December 2016, in a hushed salon at the Ritz in Paris. Chanel is presenting its Métiers d'Art show. Womenswear silhouettes parade by when suddenly, American singer Pharrell Williams, a house ambassador, makes a surprise appearance among the models. He is dressed in a navy tweed coat and a multitude of pearl necklaces,...

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Kering partners with eight Italian educational institutions

Talent development remains a strategic focus for the Kering group's brands. The company announced today that it has signed the first memorandums of understanding with eight local educational institutions at the Campus Valore Italia - Mind Milano innovation district. This initiative aims to create a widespread network capable of projecting...

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In pictures: Pierpaolo Piccioli's haute couture debut for Balenciaga

Madrid – In one of the most anticipated shows of this Paris Haute Couture Week, Balenciaga presented its annual Haute Couture collection mid-morning on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. This is the first collection under this label by the Rome-born designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, following his confirmation as the new creative director of the historic...

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Redress Design Award 2026 finalists revealed

Redress has announced the eight finalists for the 2026 edition of the Redress Design Award, highlighting emerging talent that spearhead circular and sustainable fashion practices. Representing seven regions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the eight finalists will showcase their collections at the Grand Final Fashion Show in Hong Kong...