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Spanish entrepreneurship in Dubai: Coma

Continuing our series of publications on Spanish entrepreneurship in Dubai, following the interview with Enrique Hormigo, founder of Montroi, we now turn our attention to Coma. This Dubai-based fashion brand, boasting entirely local production within the emirate, was co-founded by Spaniards Mercedes Valencia and Cristina Alcedo. From Dubai to...

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Hype products, collaborations and outerwear: What chinese consumers want

Chinese consumers have been faced with an unstable economy and ever-new challenges since the pandemic. This is also reflected in their shopping behaviour. Although uncertainties such as the trade dispute with the US and the real estate crisis are putting additional strain on consumers and dampening consumer sentiment, private households seem to...

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Spanish entrepreneurship in Dubai: Montroi

Invited by the Dubai Fashion Week organisers, FashionUnited travelled to the most cosmopolitan emirate of the United Arab Emirates. We wanted to discover how fashion is experienced there and to understand the social, business, commercial and economic realities attracting a growing number of foreigners and international brands. These brands and...

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Fashion faces ESPR knowledge gap: Why education must catch up with regulation

Europe’s new eco-design laws are about to shake the global fashion industry, and most players aren’t ready. From Asian factories struggling with data demands to universities slow to update design curriculums, the knowledge gap is widening just as regulators and investors push for rapid change. At the centre of this shift, this year’s Redress x...

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And they also teach… Lucía Cuba, designer, social psychologist, and educator

A reference in Latin American fashion within the international academic field, Peruvian designer Lucía Cuba develops a practice that connects design, activism, and social justice, questioning the traditional models of fashion education. Her work has been presented in museums and academic spaces in different countries. This article is part of the...

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Finisterre elevates womenswear offering in collaboration with Amy Powney

Cornish-born sustainable clothing and accessories brand Finisterre, known for its cold-water surf and coastal lifestyle offering, has unveiled a limited-edition womenswear capsule collection, designed in collaboration with acclaimed designer and environmental activist Amy Powney. The collection with Powney, who stepped down from British...

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Barefoot shoe brand Blusun: '15 years ago there were three competitors, today there are 150'

The barefoot shoe market is booming and represents a strong growth area within the footwear segment. The founders of the German barefoot shoe brand Blusun explain why barefoot shoes are so successful and how the segment has developed in recent years. Barefoot shoes are one of the few dynamically growing segments within the footwear market, which...

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Janet Mandell expands luxury rental model with consignment service and AI try-on

In a rental market dominated by convenience and price, Janet Mandell has carved out a niche: a couture-level service paired with a circular fashion ethos. From her showrooms in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, Mandell has built a business that not only provides access to over 6,000 designer pieces, but also strives to care for clients as...

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Premiumisation and North American expansion mark PdPaola's 10 years

On the verge of celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Spanish jewellery firm PdPaola, created by siblings Paola and Humbert Sasplugas, is at a decisive moment in its global evolution. Under the leadership of Jason McNary, appointed CEO of the North American subsidiary in August 2024, the company has completed its first year of operations in the...

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And they also teach…Juanita Crary, stylist and educator

Juanita Crary is a prominent university professor, but her professional career in fashion spans over two decades, during which she worked for media outlets and styled for major brands and designers. Her journey in the industry began unexpectedly, fueled by an early passion for pop culture and, especially, rock and roll. This interest led her to...

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Everbloom partners with leading mills, raises 8 million dollars to bring protein-waste to luxury supply chains

After seven years of quiet development, textile start-up Everbloom has stepped into the spotlight with the launch of its proprietary protein-based fibres, positioning itself as a direct alternative to cashmere and wool. With 8 million dollars in total funding under its belt, propelling it from concept to commercialisation, the New York-based...

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Inside Denver’s retail reinvention: How Northfield’s overhaul reflects a sector in flux

In Colorado, as Denver’s retail vacancy rate tumbles to decade lows – sitting at just 4.3 percent in Q2 2025 – leasing momentum is heating up across neighbourhood centres, despite rent growth remaining modest and development stalling. Data collated by real estate firm Matthews showed leasing activity is being dominated by quick-service...