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Accessories SS26 key item predictions

The accessories industry is expanding, with solid growth across multiple segments. However, as of this writing, the impact Trump’s tariffs will have on the SS26 accessories markets is unknown. But as most manufacturing is done in China, Vietnam, India and Italy, it could be considerable. Then it depends on whether brands absorb the costs or pass...

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Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 key accessories: Rats, labubus and scrunchies

Arguably the most talked about accessory on the CPHN SS26 runways was Anne Sophie Madsen’s plush rat clutch bag. Inspired by the fiberglass sculptures of Danish artist Esben Weile Kjær, it was shown in four metallic colors with glass eyes and had little in common with its scurrying brown city counterpart. Credits: Anne Sophie Madsen SS26/©...

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Sustainability at Miomojo focuses on innovation and responsibility

While large clothing and accessory brands often struggle with their sustainability efforts, as their size makes them inflexible or their business model is based on overproduction, smaller and younger labels have it a bit easier as a sustainable direction was part of their programme from the outset. One such company is the Italian bag label...

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From bounce-back to bankruptcy: Inside Claire’s renewed financial struggles

After weeks of speculation, Claire’s has finally filed for bankruptcy protection in the US. For the teen accessories retailer, this marks the second descent into bankruptcy in seven years, with this latest filing heightening fears over what is to come for its international network of stores. How did Claire’s come to such a predicament? Let’s...

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CEO interview: Kapten & Son embarks on UK retail expansion with London store

Kapten & Son is venturing into a new realm. The German travel brand is set to embark on a new flight path in the UK, where it is due to land in London with its first regional flagship store. After achieving success in the retail market of mainland Europe, with stores in Frankfurt, Vienna and Amsterdam, co-founder and chief executive officer,...

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Sunglasses collaborations for summer 2025: Ray-Ban, Oakley, Komono

Trends fade, but sunglasses remain the ultimate summer essential. In time for the holiday season, we showcase three collaborations that will make passers-by take their glasses off for a closer look. A$AP Rocky for Ray-Ban At the start of the year, A$AP Rocky was appointed creative director of eyewear brand Ray-Ban. The US designer and musician,...

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Labubu vs. 7-11: Global boom fuels Pop Mart's legal offensive against imitators

Labubu, a fluffy-eared elf character with a wide-toothy grin, has become the unassuming centrepiece of an intellectual property dispute. Once a niche collectible, the keychain figurine has evolved into a fashion-forward accessory that has garnered a cult-like following, and competitors have taken notice. Now, Pop Mart, the Chinese toy giant...

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Rixo unveils accessories collaboration with Dragon Diffusion

British vintage-inspired fashion brand Rixo has unveiled an accessories collaboration with Dragon Diffusion, celebrating the art of traditional weaving. The seven-piece limited-edition collection is currently available for pre-order on Rixo’s website, ahead of its launch on May 12 and features belts and handbags crafted from leather. Orlagh...

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FW25 top accessory: Ties and neck scarves

When the fw25 runway season ended mid-March it became clear that when it came to neckwear, two specific types stood out from the crowd, menswear-inspired ties and fancy neck scarves. Women wearing a traditionally male accessory like a tie can be traced back to the nineteenth century and is thought to symbolize empowerment and confidence. The New...

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Chanel acquires 20 percent stake in Leo France

French fashion house Chanel has acquired a 20 percent in Florentine label Leo France SpA, a company specialising in the production of costume jewellery and metal accessories. The acquisition pertains to Leo France's capital, according to corporate records, 20 percent of which is now held by the French luxury house. In 2023, Leo France reported a...

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LVMH Watch Week 2025: An edition between New York and Paris

LVMH Watch Week is back for its sixth edition. This year, the show exhibiting the luxury group's new watchmaking products is being held in two major cities: New York and Paris. After Dubai and Singapore, then Miami in 2024, LVMH has chosen New York and Paris to present the new watchmaking products of nine of its brands to the press. In New York,...

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Rethinking desirability: Luxury brands face the decline of the it-bag

Within two years, purchases of luxury handbags are projected to decrease by 13.69 percent. This figure, revealed by a recent study from The Independents, highlights a radical shift: while this chic accessory was previously attributed with the power to confer a certain status, this status is no longer solely represented by an object or a price,...