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Performance Days Munich remains a 'must' for functional textiles

Performance Days in Munich has once again shown why it is one of the most important meeting points for the international functional textiles industry. The public transport strike in the Bavarian capital did nothing to change this. “The trade fair is well attended,” said Eva Doll, brand strategy manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa...

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Second-hand in the outdoor market: From trend to economic factor

As the political deregulation of sustainability targets becomes the new norm, voluntary initiatives from industry and retail are gaining even greater importance. With these introductory words, representatives from Bergzeit, Globetrotter, Sport Conrad and Patagonia met at the Bergzeit headquarters in Otterfing near Munich at the end of November....

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Kidswear brand Roarsome secures investment to drive growth

Sustainable outdoor kidswear brand Roarsome has secured 1.5 million pounds of new investment led by Sustainable Wealth Group to support its next phase of growth. In a statement, the kidswear brand, which offers snow suits, coats, swimwear, and sportswear made entirely from recycled plastic bottles (using suppliers like Repreve and FENC TopGreen,...

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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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Perfect Moment Q1 revenue jumps 51 percent on strategic initiatives

Perfect Moment Ltd., a luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand, reported strong revenue increase of 51 percent to 1.5 million dollars for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2025. This growth was attributed to the successful launch of new revenue streams, including collaborations and partnerships, as well as sustained strength in its e-commerce...

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Copenhagen Fashion Week sets early tone for SS26 trends

The Spring/Summer 2026 buying season began in Copenhagen this month, with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) consolidating its status as the first major fixture on the global fashion calendar. Acting as an early trend indicator for the luxury market, the event provided wholesale buyers with a clear picture of what will drive assortments in the...

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Outdoor in the fashion world: A rollercoaster ride

The outdoors and fashion have been converging for years. This is evident in trends like Gorpcore and fashionable functional pieces. However, what consumers now combine as a matter of course often puts brands and retailers in a strategic bind. Segment boundaries remain quite rigid in retail Gorpcore is only the latest example of a long series of...

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SS25 Outerwear: Trench coats, car coats and parkas

There were several key outerwear styles shown on the runways for the SS25 season. The trench coat and novel variations of this classic style dominated; a sign that the ‘quiet luxury’ trend will continue to check next year. The car coat, with its tailored minimalism, was another silhouette that looked refined. Many designers continue to make...

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Wrap up warm: How outerwear pop-ups are cocooning us in comfort and creativity

Outerwear brands have been turning up the heat recently with physical activations that transform shopping into an immersive sensory journey. These aren’t your average spots to try on jackets; they’re thoughtfully designed spaces where texture, storytelling, and emotion come to life. From Burberry’s tribute to British parks to The North Face’s...

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Canadian outerwear brand Moose Knuckles eyes luxury segment

Moose Knuckles, the Canadian outerwear brand, is launching an ambitious creative platform that signals its push into the high-fashion segment. The initiative, dubbed 'Moose Lab', debuts with a capsule collection by the brand's Global Artistic Director, Carlos Nazario, marking a strategic pivot towards fashion-forward interpretations of technical...

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REI Co-op to open Re/Supply store for used apparel

Outdoor retailer REI Co-op is preparing to open a store dedicated to pre-used gear and apparel in late August 2023 in Clackamas, Oregon. Dubbed Re/Supply, the 16,113 square foot space will sit a few doors down from the company’s existing store which has been in the town centre since 2007, and will further add to the eight REI stores already...

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Canada Goose is launching rental with Selfridges

Luxury outerwear and apparel brand Canada Goose is launching a rental edit with Selfridges, which will be available from January 19 via the department store’s website and its London flagship. The rental edit, curated by the Selfridges buying team, features some of Canada Goose’s “most loved styles” for men and women, including its sustainable...