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Optimism at Mare di Moda despite challenges in the industry

After three days dedicated to swimwear, lingerie, and activewear, the 22nd edition of MarediModa concluded yesterday at the iconic Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The event reaffirmed its status as a key meeting point for industry professionals, showcasing the sector's resilience and dynamism while offering optimistic signs for the future. Often...

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Aesthetics, sustainability and functionality: The keys to success in swimwear fashion

"I’ve been in this business for many years, and I can tell you that if you manage a loss of -6 percent this year, you’re doing incredibly well. The average industry loss is between -25 and -30 percent." With this bold statement, Dutch trend forecaster David Shah opened his seminar on trends set to impact the textile sector —especially in...

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Exuberant, romantic and relaxed: The colourful world of swimwear for 2025

"2025... I don't know what's going,” was the disarming introduction to a trend seminar that proved that while trend researcher David Shah may not know exactly what's going on at the moment, he does have valuable insights into the future of swimwear and underwear for spring/summer 2025. In a nearly two-hour long trend seminar at Mare Di Moda, a...

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Mare di Moda: Will the swimwear boom fail?

Mare di Moda, a trade fair for stretch fabrics and clothing, returned to Cannes for its 21st edition last week. The picturesque backdrop of the French Riviera could not quite make up for the industry's hotly debated woes at the event - from overstocks to rising raw material prices - but the view of the French Riviera, the extremely mild weather...