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WGSN and Coloro name ‘Radiant Earth’ Colour of the Year for 2028

Trend platform WGSN, together with its colour-dedicated sister company Coloro, has selected Radiant Earth as Colour of the Year for 2028. The choice reflects what the forecasting agencies say will be a new period “defined by inspired resilience and flourishing”. In this environment, consumers are expected to prioritise thriving over survival,...

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5 key trends shaping luxury fashion sector in 2026

After a year shaped by uncertainty, creative setbacks, pricing shifts, and operational disruption, signs indicate that the global luxury market is heading into a year of stabilization, albeit at a moderate pace. With executive leaders across the board remaining cautiously optimistic, reports from consulting firms, including Deloitte, BNP...

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Stars bring glamour to Oscars red carpet

Hollywood's best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry's biggest night. Here are some of the top looks: Spring hues Pops of spring color were a welcome sight on the red carpet. Jessie Buckley, the favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's...

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Streetstyle AW26: oversized belts, clutches and sculptural collars at Paris Fashion Week

Fashion month reaches its finale in Paris, where Paris Fashion Week traditionally marks the end of an intensive series of shows. On the street, this feels like a final explosion of style, with visitors pulling out all the stops one last time. While subtle styling details dominated in previous cities, Paris focuses more on accessories and...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of trend forecasting: How to use It without losing brand direction

Buenos Aires – In recent years, access to trend information has multiplied. Social media, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and data analysis tools have accelerated the circulation of cultural and aesthetic signals, but they have also made interpretation more complex. For brands, the challenge is no longer accessing information, but...

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Calvin Klein’s Carolyn Bessette moment is an opportunity PVH didn’t take

When Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy appears on screen in the new television series Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, viewers see a fashion moment that once defined an era: slip dresses, camel coats, clean tailoring and an almost monastic restraint. It was the look of 1990s Calvin Klein, the label where Bessette worked as a publicist before...

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Fashion |ANALYSIS

The Chanel jacket is enjoying a resurgence: the story of a boom foretold

Everyone who has tried one on says the same thing: “You have to wear it to understand.” The Chanel jacket, a centrepiece of the French house, requires a physical encounter to be truly appreciated. This is a significant detail in an era where desire is almost always sparked through a screen. However, it has not stopped the value of this icon from...

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StockX celebrates 10 year anniversary with retrospective report and event

Resale marketplace StockX is honouring its 10 year anniversary with a report looking back on some of the most notable brands, products and milestones seen over its decade in operation. The report, ‘10 Years of StockX’, details everything from the most-traded products since the platform’s launch to its most expensive sales and biggest price...

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Milan Fashion Week champions artisanal craftsmanship, creativity and quality materials

There was a great deal at stake during this edition of Milan Fashion Week. From the highly anticipated creative director debuts at brands like Gucci and Fendi to srutiny over the Armani brands, now creatively managed by Pantaleo Dell'Orco and Silvana Armani following the founder's passing, the event served as a litmus test for a revitalised...

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Sustainable design, craftsmanship, heritage brands and innovative international labels at White Milano

Finding solutions to the crisis, focusing on internationalisation and providing opportunities for all companies in the sector, including small ones, were key themes at the latest edition of White Milano. At the opening of the event last Thursday, the president of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), Matteo Zoppas, explained the agency's efforts. The...

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Streetstyle FW26: collars, leather jackets and colour accents at Milan Fashion Week

During the autumn/winter 2026 edition of Milan Fashion Week, the focus on the street shifts from bold statement pieces to the power of styling. In Milan, this season's fashion landscape is not defined by a single dominant silhouette. Instead, it is shaped by the way classic wardrobe staples are recombined and recontextualised. Details around the...

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Furry, frayed & freezing on Milan catwalks: the fashion trends

As the attention of the world's fashionistas moves from Milan to Paris on the final day of the Italian city's Fashion Week Monday, a roundup of Italy's runway style is due. Here are some of the key trends seen during Milan's Fall/Winter 2026/2027 women's collections. Furry beast Bottega Veneta, Gucci and Emporio Armani AW26. Credits: ©...