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Australian Fashion Week resort 2027: minimal monochromes, tie-dyes and more

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) relocated Fashion Week from Carriageworks—its home for the past 13 years—to the Museum of Contemporary Art, set against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Designers unveiled collections tailored to the trans-seasonal resort market, a category...

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Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week SS27 top trends

The 36th edition of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week SS27 took place from April 22–26, 2026, bringing together more than 450 brands and showcasing over 1,000 runway looks, solidifying its reputation as an essential event for the global bridal industry. Barcelona continues to strengthen its position as an international hub for bridal fashion. Spain...

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In Kinshasa, tailors rejuvenate the 'abacost', the DRC's emblematic suit

Sewing machines whirred across bold fabrics at a Kinshasa atelier where Congolese tailors and their style-savvy customers have revived a suit long associated with life under a dictator. The "abacost" has a closed-front jacket, often with a Mao-style collar and worn without a tie, ideal for the sweltering equatorial heat. It was the signature...

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Dr. Martens returns to profit growth in FY26

British footwear and accessories brand Dr. Martens reports making “good progress” as it shifts from a channel-led to a consumer-first operating model, as it delivers a return to profit growth for the financial year ending March 29, 2026, with pre-tax profit (PBT) rising 61 percent. For the FY26, group revenue reached 764.9 million pounds, down...