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Philipp Plein’s new direction: Plein Sport luxury sportswear for the masses

Fashion designer Philipp Plein is known for his eye-catching looks with lots of glitz and glamour. With the Plein Sport sportswear line, the designer wants to break new ground and not polarise with the sports collection as much as with his fashion line, nor does the designer have the luxury world in his sights. Experience shows that it is not...

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Ispo Munich: Good atmosphere, full halls and lots of inspiration for new perspectives

It felt like Ispo at its best: Full exhibition halls, well-attended trade fair stands, a buzz of international voices. And the first snow was falling outside. The sporting goods trade fair kicked off the new order season for autumn/winter 2024 with a promising start. More exhibitors, high internationality, lots on the programme Following the...

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Bikecore Style: Pedaling towards a more sustainable future

In recent years, a significant cultural and eco-fueled shift has emerged that is reimagining the way we view, interact, and move within the world around us. As we approach incoming seasons through a more urgent emphasis on sustainability, a focus on intentional design has presented activewear brands an opportunity to rethink classic silhouettes...

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Sports fair Ispo enters into collaboration with wholesale platform Joor

A trade fair seeking cooperation with a wholesale platform: in today's fashion industry, it seems a wise move. Sports fair Ispo Munich is joining hands with wholesale platform Joor. Through the collaboration, the parties aim to broaden the sales options of ISPO brands, with the addition of a digital sales channel to the sports fair itself. "As a...

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Ispo Munich: Fewer stands, but many visitors and sustainable innovations

The mood at Ispo Munich, which ends Wednesday after three days, is varied but confident, reflecting the challenges of the current situation in retail and in the industry. In other words, there is uncertainty yet optimism. Many came to the German trade show, which reopened on Monday for the first time after a forced break of almost three years,...

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Land Rover signs global licence with Musto for apparel

Outdoor clothing brand Musto has signed a new long-term global partnership with Land Rover to produce and distribute a range of apparel, footwear and luggage. Launching for autumn/winter 2020, the five-year deal is an extension of the 24-piece Above and Beyond collection launched alongside the all New Land Rover Defender at the Frankfurt Motor...

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How the sportswear industry plans to become more sustainable

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Ispo Munich, the sporting goods fair presented a new message for the coming seasons: More sustainability and expansion of the platform concept. A 50th anniversary would be a reason for many to spend a long time looking at the past - with nostalgic pictures and all that goes with it. This was not the...

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Shock Absorber recognised by ISPO

Shock Absorber, the UK’s number one sports bra brand, has been recognised by ISPO, the world’s leading sports business network and largest trade fair for sports business. ISPO, a seal of quality for the sporting goods industry, has named Shock Absorber as the winner of the Base Layer category for its Ultimate Run Bra Padded, which features a dry...

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Ispo Munich 2019: Textile innovations, sustainability and heavy snow

One thing was made clear at this month’s Ispo Munich 2019 fair: The sportswear industry is getting serious about sustainability, and more and more brands are pushing the hot topic to the top of their agenda. Snow chaos at the beginning of the fair Taking place between 3-6 February, Ispo Munich offered exhibitors and visitors the best of winter...