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Is another fashion possible: when design embraces sustainable systems

In Paris, the sixth edition of Semaine des Autres Modes brought together designers championing upcycling, reuse and an alternative approach to garment production. When asked whether another kind of fashion is possible, the artistic collective Une Autre Mode Est Possible (UAMEP), chaired by Arielle Levy, has answered “yes” for nearly 10 years. It...

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Primark joins Denim Deal to accelerate circularity

Fashion retailer Primark has joined the Denim Deal, an international collaborative initiative that unites fashion brands, manufacturers, suppliers and recyclers. The multi-stakeholder platform aims to scale the use of post-consumer recycled cotton across the denim sector and advance circular production models through cross-industry innovation....

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Italian tailoring association defines the hard limits of AI in craftsmanship

High-end bespoke tailoring draws an impassable operational boundary for advanced automation systems. Confartigianato Moda Napoli, representing artisan fashion and tailoring businesses in Italy, weighs in on the debate surrounding the adoption of computational models in the textile supply chain, defining the technical impossibility of replacing...

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From the runway to the street: Where WGSN x Coloro’s AW28/29 colour palette has been spotted

For AW28/29, WGSN and Coloro have derived a key colour palette of hues that reflect the increasingly intentional choices of consumers seeking out emotional grounding, self-expression and resilience. “Consumers will be navigating the threshold of a new decade, and this sense of liminality informs the palette,” Gemma Riberti, director of colour,...

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Counterfeit goods in EU: Italy alone accounted for over 70 percent of all detentions

Counterfeiting continues to plague the fashion and accessories sector, as well as other industry segments. In 2025, over 196 million counterfeit items with an estimated value of 6.3 billion euros were detained in the EU. These figures come from a joint report published by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European...

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How Snapchat wants to transform relationships between luxury fashion houses and consumers

Marketing and media directors from luxury fashion houses gathered alongside press representatives at the former Paris auction house of the UK-US company Sotheby’s. So-called Snap Stars, content creators on the US social media platform Snapchat, also attended the Crafted for Luxury event organised by Snapchat. The evening opened with the thesis:...

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Stella McCartney casts Kylie Jenner in short film 'Wild Horses'

Stella McCartney has released 'Wild Horses', a short film starring Kylie Jenner and directed by Gia Coppola, as part of the brand's content series for its winter 2026 collection. Conceived by designer Stella McCartney, the film shows Jenner immersed in water alongside a trained horse. The brand said the imagery is intended to highlight the...

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SS27 Color Trend: Many shades of green at Chanel, Prada, Loewe

The explosion of green shades on the SS27 runways across New York, London, Milan, and Paris emerged as one of the defining color stories of SS27. From vibrant, high-impact shades to softer organic tones, these greens reflect a season driven by optimism, visibility and a renewed connection to the living world. To make these natural greens look...

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São Paulo Fashion Week: key runway trends and highlights

Following its 30th-anniversary celebrations, the 61st edition of São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) brought the expression of Brazilian culture to the catwalk. The event concluded on October 18 at the Pavilhão das Culturas Brasileiras (Pacubra) in Ibirapuera Park. The event took place amid political discussions and significant restlessness both in...

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Galeries Lafayette’s Victoria Dartigues on SS27: 'We want joyful and sparkling fashion'

Following Paris Fashion Week in October 2026, dedicated to the spring/summer 2027 collections, FashionUnited gathered initial thoughts from Victoria Dartigues, director of womenswear and leather goods purchasing at Galeries Lafayette. From her Fashion Week marathon to emerging seasonal trends, she discusses the highlights of the season. She also...

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More than fabric suppliers: Taiwan’s fashion scene seeks international stage

In the fashion industry, Taiwan is primarily known as a manufacturer of functional and synthetic fabrics. The country ranks ninth globally for textile exports, yet only 41st for apparel, as most garment manufacturing takes place in Southeast Asia. However, the fabric business is also faltering. According to the industry association Taiwan...

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Hyères Festival 2026: 5 young designers embrace linen

Brais Albor Rodriguez, Dieter Vlasich Obermann, Jennifer Milleder, Farnia Salim and Loïs Cousin competed at the 2026 International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyères (Hyères Festival). These five finalists, including two eventual award winners, chose to work with linen provided by the Alliance for European Flax-Linen &...