Fairs

IFCO Istanbul: From industrial power to promoting Turkish brands

Invited to discover the 10th edition of the IFCO (Istanbul Fashion Connection) trade show, held from August 19 to 21, at the Istanbul Expo Center, FashionUnited explored how the event has evolved. Beyond Turkey's manufacturing power and competitiveness, what role does the show now give to brands, creativity and the new demands of the European...

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BusinessMember

Shein and Everlane: how an 80 million dollar acquisition serves a 27 billion dollar IPO strategy

A few hours after launching its initial public offering in Hong Kong, Shein faces a new complication in the US. The acquisition of Everlane, completed in May for 80 million dollars, is now under review by the CFIUS. Even more unusually, it was Shein who voluntarily requested this review after the deal was completed. This move can be seen as an...

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Fashion Member

Loewe's 180 years, milestone by milestone

Madrid – In 2026, the Spanish house Loewe, whose origins date back to Madrid in 1846, is celebrating its 180-year history. This milestone makes it the second oldest active luxury fashion house in the world, behind only Hermès, which was founded in Paris in 1837. We join the celebrations with a brief review of the chapters and achievements that...

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Retail|Interview Member

Star Gene sees retail as a “creative playground” for fashion, art and music

What do you do with a personal fashion collection that has been sitting in an archive for years? For Turkish singer-songwriter and Star Gene founder Hande Yener, the answer was simple: give the clothing a new lease of life. From her own wardrobe and a love for fashion, art and music, Star Gene was born. The retail and cultural concept, located...

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